Fierce Creatures (1997)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $9,254,184 | Details |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $3,759,480 (40.6% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.46 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,593 opening theaters/1,620 max. theaters, 2.9 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $22,802,792 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | January 24th, 1997 (Wide) by Universal |
| Video Release: | January 27th, 1998 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for sexual innuendo and language |
| Running Time: | 89 minutes |
| Franchise: | A Fish Called Wanda |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Legacy Sequel, Sequel With Returning Stars Playing New Characters |
| Subgenre: | Farcical / Slapstick Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Jersey Films |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 1997 | 8 | $3,759,480 | 1,593 | $2,360 | $3,759,480 | 1 | |
| Jan 31, 1997 | 12 | $2,300,445 | -39% | 1,620 | $1,420 | $7,122,630 | 2 |
| Feb 7, 1997 | 17 | $861,545 | -63% | 1,038 | $830 | $8,534,615 | 3 |
| Feb 14, 1997 | 33 | $219,105 | -75% | 207 | $1,058 | $9,007,165 | 4 |
| Feb 21, 1997 | 44 | $74,575 | -66% | 157 | $475 | $9,126,345 | 5 |
| Feb 28, 1997 | 53 | $45,176 | -39% | 88 | $513 | $9,202,671 | 6 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 1997 | 8 | $4,822,185 | 1,593 | $3,027 | $4,822,185 | 1 | |
| Jan 31, 1997 | 12 | $2,850,885 | -41% | 1,620 | $1,760 | $7,673,070 | 2 |
| Feb 7, 1997 | 17 | $1,114,990 | -61% | 1,038 | $1,074 | $8,788,060 | 3 |
| Feb 14, 1997 | 32 | $263,710 | -76% | 207 | $1,274 | $9,051,770 | 4 |
| Feb 21, 1997 | 43 | $105,725 | -60% | 157 | $673 | $9,157,495 | 5 |
| Kevin Kline | Vince McCain/Rod McCain | |
| Jamie Lee Curtis | Willa Weston | |
| John Cleese | Rollo Lee | |
| Michael Palin | Adrian 'Bugsy' Malone | |
| Jack Davenport | Student Zoo Keeper |
Production and Technical Credits
| Robert Young | Director | |
| Fred Schepisi | Director | |
| John Cleese | Screenwriter | |
| Iain Johnstone | Screenwriter | |
| Jerry Goldsmith | Composer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $3,759,480 (40.6% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.46 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,593 opening theaters/1,620 max. theaters, 2.9 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $22,802,792 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | January 24th, 1997 (Wide) by Universal |
| Video Release: | January 27th, 1998 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for sexual innuendo and language |
| Running Time: | 89 minutes |
| Franchise: | A Fish Called Wanda |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Legacy Sequel, Sequel With Returning Stars Playing New Characters |
| Subgenre: | Farcical / Slapstick Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Jersey Films |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 1997 | 8 | $3,759,480 | 1,593 | $2,360 | $3,759,480 | 1 | |
| Jan 31, 1997 | 12 | $2,300,445 | -39% | 1,620 | $1,420 | $7,122,630 | 2 |
| Feb 7, 1997 | 17 | $861,545 | -63% | 1,038 | $830 | $8,534,615 | 3 |
| Feb 14, 1997 | 33 | $219,105 | -75% | 207 | $1,058 | $9,007,165 | 4 |
| Feb 21, 1997 | 44 | $74,575 | -66% | 157 | $475 | $9,126,345 | 5 |
| Feb 28, 1997 | 53 | $45,176 | -39% | 88 | $513 | $9,202,671 | 6 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 1997 | 8 | $4,822,185 | 1,593 | $3,027 | $4,822,185 | 1 | |
| Jan 31, 1997 | 12 | $2,850,885 | -41% | 1,620 | $1,760 | $7,673,070 | 2 |
| Feb 7, 1997 | 17 | $1,114,990 | -61% | 1,038 | $1,074 | $8,788,060 | 3 |
| Feb 14, 1997 | 32 | $263,710 | -76% | 207 | $1,274 | $9,051,770 | 4 |
| Feb 21, 1997 | 43 | $105,725 | -60% | 157 | $673 | $9,157,495 | 5 |
| Kevin Kline | Vince McCain/Rod McCain | |
| Jamie Lee Curtis | Willa Weston | |
| John Cleese | Rollo Lee | |
| Michael Palin | Adrian 'Bugsy' Malone | |
| Jack Davenport | Student Zoo Keeper |
Production and Technical Credits
| Robert Young | Director | |
| Fred Schepisi | Director | |
| John Cleese | Screenwriter | |
| Iain Johnstone | Screenwriter | |
| Jerry Goldsmith | Composer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.