Hard Target (1993)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $31,636,358 | Details |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $10,106,500 (31.9% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.13 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,972 opening theaters/1,999 max. theaters, 3.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $86,426,858 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 20th, 1993 (Wide) by Universal |
| Video Release: | June 30th, 1998 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for a great amount of strong violence, and for language. |
| Running Time: | 97 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | New Orleans, LA |
| Plot point: | Ex-soldier, Homeless, Humans as Prey, Missing Person, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent |
| Subgenre: | Action Thriller |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Action |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Universal Pictures, Renaissance Pictures, Alphaville |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English, French |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 1993 | 2 | $10,106,500 | 1,972 | $5,125 | $10,106,500 | 1 | |
| Aug 27, 1993 | 3 | $5,027,485 | -50% | 1,999 | $2,515 | $18,524,025 | 2 |
| Sep 3, 1993 | 3 | $4,406,080 | -12% | 1,967 | $2,240 | $24,789,175 | 3 |
| Sep 10, 1993 | 7 | $1,944,650 | -56% | 1,691 | $1,150 | $27,526,200 | 4 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 1993 | 2 | $13,496,540 | 1,972 | $6,844 | $13,496,540 | 1 | |
| Aug 27, 1993 | 3 | $6,886,555 | -49% | 1,999 | $3,445 | $20,383,095 | 2 |
| Sep 3, 1993 | 3 | $5,198,455 | -25% | 1,967 | $2,643 | $25,581,550 | 3 |
Leading
| Jean-Claude Van Damme | Chance Boudreaux |
Supporting
| Lance Henriksen | Fouchon | |
| Yancy Butler | Natasha Binder | |
| Wilford Brimley | Uncle Douvee | |
| Marco St. John | Dr. Morton | |
| Ted Raimi | Man on the Street | |
| Sven-Ole Thorsen | Stephan | |
| Kasi Lemmons | Carmine | |
| Arnold Vosloo | Vic Van Cleef |
Production and Technical Credits
| John Woo | Director | |
| Sam Raimi | Executive Producer | |
| Graeme Revell | Composer | |
| Sam Raimi | Second Assistant Director |
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: | $10,106,500 (31.9% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.13 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,972 opening theaters/1,999 max. theaters, 3.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $86,426,858 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 20th, 1993 (Wide) by Universal |
| Video Release: | June 30th, 1998 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for a great amount of strong violence, and for language. |
| Running Time: | 97 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | New Orleans, LA |
| Plot point: | Ex-soldier, Homeless, Humans as Prey, Missing Person, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent |
| Subgenre: | Action Thriller |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Action |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Universal Pictures, Renaissance Pictures, Alphaville |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English, French |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 1993 | 2 | $10,106,500 | 1,972 | $5,125 | $10,106,500 | 1 | |
| Aug 27, 1993 | 3 | $5,027,485 | -50% | 1,999 | $2,515 | $18,524,025 | 2 |
| Sep 3, 1993 | 3 | $4,406,080 | -12% | 1,967 | $2,240 | $24,789,175 | 3 |
| Sep 10, 1993 | 7 | $1,944,650 | -56% | 1,691 | $1,150 | $27,526,200 | 4 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 1993 | 2 | $13,496,540 | 1,972 | $6,844 | $13,496,540 | 1 | |
| Aug 27, 1993 | 3 | $6,886,555 | -49% | 1,999 | $3,445 | $20,383,095 | 2 |
| Sep 3, 1993 | 3 | $5,198,455 | -25% | 1,967 | $2,643 | $25,581,550 | 3 |
Leading
| Jean-Claude Van Damme | Chance Boudreaux |
Supporting
| Lance Henriksen | Fouchon | |
| Yancy Butler | Natasha Binder | |
| Wilford Brimley | Uncle Douvee | |
| Marco St. John | Dr. Morton | |
| Ted Raimi | Man on the Street | |
| Sven-Ole Thorsen | Stephan | |
| Kasi Lemmons | Carmine | |
| Arnold Vosloo | Vic Van Cleef |
Production and Technical Credits
| John Woo | Director | |
| Sam Raimi | Executive Producer | |
| Graeme Revell | Composer | |
| Sam Raimi | Second Assistant Director |
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.