The Hard Way (1991)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $24,525,330 | Details |
| International Box Office | $41,000,000 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $65,525,330 | |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $6,301,470 (25.7% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.89 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 37.4% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,622 opening theaters/1,629 max. theaters, 5.0 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $65,886,337 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | March 8th, 1991 (Wide) by Universal |
| Video Release: | July 9th, 1996 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for strong language. |
| Running Time: | 111 minutes |
| Plot point: | Buddy Cop, Divorcée Romance, Film Actor, Kidnap, Police Detective, Relationship Advice, Rescue, Romance, Serial Killer, Single Parent |
| Social setting: | Police life |
| Subgenre: | Action Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 1991 | 3 | $6,301,470 | 1,622 | $3,885 | $6,301,470 | 1 | |
| Mar 15, 1991 | 5 | $4,010,555 | -36% | 1,627 | $2,465 | $12,201,655 | 2 |
| Mar 22, 1991 | 7 | $3,005,505 | -25% | 1,629 | $1,845 | $16,419,275 | 3 |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 12 | $1,212,200 | 1,102 | $1,100 | $21,636,405 | 5 | |
| Apr 12, 1991 | 13 | $743,895 | -39% | 813 | $915 | $22,778,760 | 6 |
| Apr 19, 1991 | 14 | $517,275 | -30% | 627 | $825 | $23,558,130 | 7 |
| Apr 26, 1991 | 23 | $253,500 | -51% | 390 | $650 | $23,987,340 | 8 |
| May 3, 1991 | 32 | $158,795 | -37% | 349 | $455 | $24,228,035 | 9 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 1991 | 3 | $8,191,100 | 1,622 | $5,050 | $8,191,100 | 1 | |
| Mar 15, 1991 | 5 | $5,222,670 | -36% | 1,627 | $3,210 | $13,413,770 | 2 |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 13 | $1,610,660 | 1,102 | $1,462 | $22,034,865 | 5 | |
| Apr 12, 1991 | 13 | $1,005,990 | -38% | 813 | $1,237 | $23,040,855 | 6 |
| Apr 19, 1991 | 14 | $692,985 | -31% | 627 | $1,105 | $23,733,840 | 7 |
| Apr 26, 1991 | 22 | $335,400 | -52% | 390 | $860 | $24,069,240 | 8 |
Leading
| Michael J. Fox | Nick Lang | |
| James Woods | John Moss |
Supporting
| Stephen Lang | Party Crasher | |
| Annabella Sciorra | Susan | |
| Penny Marshall | Angie, Nick’s Agent | |
| Christina Ricci | Bonnie | |
| LL Cool J | Billy | |
| Delroy Lindo | Captain Brix | |
| Luis Guzmán | Detective Benny Pooley | |
| Mos Def | Dead Romeos | |
| Kathy Najimy | Lang’s Girl Friday | |
| Lewis Black | Banker | |
| Bill Cobbs | Raggedy Man |
Production and Technical Credits
| John Badham | Director | |
| Daniel Pyne | Screenwriter | |
| Lem Dobbs | Screenwriter | |
| Susan Bode | Set Decorator |
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: | $6,301,470 (25.7% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.89 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 37.4% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,622 opening theaters/1,629 max. theaters, 5.0 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $65,886,337 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | March 8th, 1991 (Wide) by Universal |
| Video Release: | July 9th, 1996 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for strong language. |
| Running Time: | 111 minutes |
| Plot point: | Buddy Cop, Divorcée Romance, Film Actor, Kidnap, Police Detective, Relationship Advice, Rescue, Romance, Serial Killer, Single Parent |
| Social setting: | Police life |
| Subgenre: | Action Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 1991 | 3 | $6,301,470 | 1,622 | $3,885 | $6,301,470 | 1 | |
| Mar 15, 1991 | 5 | $4,010,555 | -36% | 1,627 | $2,465 | $12,201,655 | 2 |
| Mar 22, 1991 | 7 | $3,005,505 | -25% | 1,629 | $1,845 | $16,419,275 | 3 |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 12 | $1,212,200 | 1,102 | $1,100 | $21,636,405 | 5 | |
| Apr 12, 1991 | 13 | $743,895 | -39% | 813 | $915 | $22,778,760 | 6 |
| Apr 19, 1991 | 14 | $517,275 | -30% | 627 | $825 | $23,558,130 | 7 |
| Apr 26, 1991 | 23 | $253,500 | -51% | 390 | $650 | $23,987,340 | 8 |
| May 3, 1991 | 32 | $158,795 | -37% | 349 | $455 | $24,228,035 | 9 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 1991 | 3 | $8,191,100 | 1,622 | $5,050 | $8,191,100 | 1 | |
| Mar 15, 1991 | 5 | $5,222,670 | -36% | 1,627 | $3,210 | $13,413,770 | 2 |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 13 | $1,610,660 | 1,102 | $1,462 | $22,034,865 | 5 | |
| Apr 12, 1991 | 13 | $1,005,990 | -38% | 813 | $1,237 | $23,040,855 | 6 |
| Apr 19, 1991 | 14 | $692,985 | -31% | 627 | $1,105 | $23,733,840 | 7 |
| Apr 26, 1991 | 22 | $335,400 | -52% | 390 | $860 | $24,069,240 | 8 |
Leading
| Michael J. Fox | Nick Lang | |
| James Woods | John Moss |
Supporting
| Stephen Lang | Party Crasher | |
| Annabella Sciorra | Susan | |
| Penny Marshall | Angie, Nick’s Agent | |
| Christina Ricci | Bonnie | |
| LL Cool J | Billy | |
| Delroy Lindo | Captain Brix | |
| Luis Guzmán | Detective Benny Pooley | |
| Mos Def | Dead Romeos | |
| Kathy Najimy | Lang’s Girl Friday | |
| Lewis Black | Banker | |
| Bill Cobbs | Raggedy Man |
Production and Technical Credits
| John Badham | Director | |
| Daniel Pyne | Screenwriter | |
| Lem Dobbs | Screenwriter | |
| Susan Bode | Set Decorator |
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.