Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $179,880,271 | Details |
| International Box Office | $153,200,000 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $333,080,271 | |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $25,523,055 | |
| Total | $25,523,055 | |
| OpusData ID: 1240100 More info... | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $25,337,110 (14.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 7.10 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 54.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $28,000,000 (worldwide box office is 11.9 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 1,687 opening theaters/1,687 max. theaters, 13.1 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $605,489,830 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | May 23rd, 1984 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| International Releases: | July 19th, 1984 (Wide) (Australia)
February 4th, 2021 (Wide) (New Zealand) |
| Video Release: | May 13th, 2008 by Paramount Home Video |
| MPA Rating: | PG |
| Running Time: | 118 minutes |
| Franchise: | Indiana Jones |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Character's Journey Shown on Map, Directing Yourself, Gratuitous Cameos, Intertitle, Prequel, Sequels Without Their Original Stars |
| Plot point: | Archaeology, Escape, Kidnap, Martial Arts, Occult, Performing Arts, Rescue, Treasure Hunters, Voodoo |
| Social setting: | In a Plane, Organized Crime |
| Subgenre: | Chase Adventure |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Adventure |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Lucasfilm |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English, Mandarin, Hindi, Sinhala |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 1984 | 1 | $25,337,110 | 1,687 | $15,019 | $33,668,342 | 1 | |
| Jun 1, 1984 | 2 | $16,386,295 | -35% | 1,687 | $9,713 | $68,124,122 | 2 |
| Jun 8, 1984 | 3 | $12,016,144 | -27% | 1,685 | $7,131 | $88,772,018 | 3 |
| Jun 15, 1984 | 3 | $9,116,144 | -24% | 1,685 | $5,410 | $103,587,041 | 4 |
| Jun 22, 1984 | 3 | $7,768,527 | -15% | 1,511 | $5,141 | $116,222,175 | 5 |
| Jun 29, 1984 | 5 | $5,741,844 | -26% | 1,546 | $3,714 | $125,963,710 | 6 |
| Jul 6, 1984 | 6 | $5,106,489 | -11% | 1,311 | $3,895 | $134,941,133 | 7 |
| Jul 13, 1984 | 6 | $4,104,665 | -20% | 1,287 | $3,189 | $141,729,774 | 8 |
| Jul 20, 1984 | 8 | $3,060,056 | -25% | 1,022 | $2,994 | $147,185,208 | 9 |
| Jul 27, 1984 | 8 | $2,591,995 | -15% | 1,052 | $2,464 | $151,469,837 | 10 |
| Aug 3, 1984 | 6 | $2,354,687 | -9% | 1,030 | $2,286 | $155,393,853 | 11 |
| Aug 10, 1984 | 9 | $2,110,782 | -10% | 946 | $2,231 | $158,988,301 | 12 |
| Aug 17, 1984 | 11 | $1,619,339 | -23% | 730 | $2,218 | $161,855,830 | 13 |
| Aug 24, 1984 | 12 | $1,426,994 | -12% | 785 | $1,818 | $164,297,966 | 14 |
| Aug 31, 1984 | 10 | $2,175,460 | +52% | 737 | $2,952 | $167,334,648 | 15 |
| Sep 7, 1984 | 10 | $1,136,221 | -48% | 686 | $1,656 | $168,868,276 | 16 |
| Sep 14, 1984 | 11 | $1,065,032 | -6% | 666 | $1,599 | $170,306,545 | 17 |
| Sep 21, 1984 | 13 | $848,726 | -20% | 589 | $1,441 | $171,468,059 | 18 |
| Sep 28, 1984 | 15 | $660,626 | -22% | 454 | $1,455 | $172,379,102 | 19 |
| Oct 5, 1984 | 12 | $929,524 | +41% | 400 | $2,324 | $173,511,145 | 20 |
| Oct 12, 1984 | 15 | $662,516 | -29% | 382 | $1,734 | $174,347,494 | 21 |
| Oct 19, 1984 | 18 | $524,203 | -21% | 248 | $2,114 | $175,083,524 | 22 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 1984 | 1 | $43,406,595 | 1,687 | $25,730 | $51,737,827 | 2 | |
| Jun 1, 1984 | 2 | $25,018,047 | -42% | 1,687 | $14,830 | $76,755,874 | 3 |
| Jun 8, 1984 | 3 | $17,715,023 | -29% | 1,685 | $10,513 | $94,470,897 | 4 |
| Jun 15, 1984 | 3 | $13,982,751 | -21% | 1,685 | $8,298 | $108,453,648 | 5 |
| Jun 22, 1984 | 3 | $11,768,218 | -16% | 1,511 | $7,788 | $120,221,866 | 6 |
| Jun 29, 1984 | 5 | $9,612,778 | -18% | 1,546 | $6,218 | $129,834,644 | 7 |
| Jul 6, 1984 | 5 | $7,790,465 | -19% | 1,311 | $5,942 | $137,625,109 | 8 |
| Jul 13, 1984 | 5 | $6,500,043 | -17% | 1,287 | $5,051 | $144,125,152 | 9 |
| Jul 20, 1984 | 8 | $4,752,690 | -27% | 1,022 | $4,650 | $148,877,842 | 10 |
| Jul 27, 1984 | 8 | $4,161,324 | -12% | 1,052 | $3,956 | $153,039,166 | 11 |
| Aug 3, 1984 | 6 | $3,838,353 | -8% | 1,030 | $3,727 | $156,877,519 | 12 |
| Aug 10, 1984 | 9 | $3,358,972 | -12% | 946 | $3,551 | $160,236,491 | 13 |
| Aug 17, 1984 | 11 | $2,634,481 | -22% | 730 | $3,609 | $162,870,972 | 14 |
| Aug 24, 1984 | 11 | $2,288,216 | -13% | 785 | $2,915 | $165,159,188 | 15 |
| Aug 31, 1984 | 10 | $2,572,867 | +12% | 737 | $3,491 | $167,732,055 | 16 |
| Sep 7, 1984 | 10 | $1,509,458 | -41% | 686 | $2,200 | $169,241,513 | 17 |
| Sep 14, 1984 | 11 | $1,377,820 | -9% | 666 | $2,069 | $170,619,333 | 18 |
| Sep 21, 1984 | 13 | $1,099,143 | -20% | 589 | $1,866 | $171,718,476 | 19 |
| Sep 28, 1984 | 15 | $863,145 | -21% | 454 | $1,901 | $172,581,621 | 20 |
| Oct 5, 1984 | 12 | $1,103,357 | +28% | 400 | $2,758 | $173,684,978 | 21 |
| Oct 12, 1984 | 15 | $874,343 | -21% | 382 | $2,289 | $174,559,321 | 22 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 2/4/2021 | $3,552 | 9 | 13 | 31 | $7,003 | 10/19/2022 | |||
| Rest of World | $153,192,997 | |||||||||
| International Total | $153,200,000 | 10/19/2022 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Harrison Ford | Indiana Jones | |
| Kate Capshaw | Wilhelmina 'Willie' Scott | |
| Jonathan Ke Quan | Short Round |
Supporting
| Amrish Puri | Mola Ram | |
| Roshan Seth | Chattar Lal | |
| Philip Stone | Captain Blumburtt | |
| Roy Chiao | Lao Che | |
| David Yip | Wu Han | |
| Ric Young | Kao Kan | |
| Chua Kah Joo | Chen | |
| Rex Ngui | Maitre d' | |
| Philip Tan | Chief Henchman | |
| Dan Aykroyd | Weber | |
| Akio Mitamura | Chinese Pilot | |
| Michael Yama | Chinese Co-Pilot | |
| D.R. Nanayakkara | Shaman | |
| Dharmadasa Kuruppu | Chieftain | |
| Stany De Silva | Sanui | |
| Ruby De Miel | Village Woman | |
| D.M. Denawake | Village Woman | |
| I. Serasinghe | Village Woman | |
| Dharshana Panangala | Village Child | |
| Raj Singh | Little Maharajah | |
| Frank Olegario | Merchant | |
| Ahmed El-Shenawi | Merchant | |
| Art Repola | Eel Eater | |
| Nizwar Karanj | Sacrifice Victim | |
| Pat Roach | Chief Guard | |
| Moti Makan | Guard | |
| Mellan Mitchell | Temple Guard | |
| Bhasker Patel | Temple Guard | |
| Arjun Pandher | Boy in Cell | |
| Zia Gelani | Boy in Cell |
Production and Technical Credits
| Steven Spielberg | Director | |
| George Lucas | Story Creator | |
| Willard Huyck | Screenwriter | |
| Gloria Katz | Screenwriter | |
| Robert Watts | Producer | |
| John Williams | Composer | |
| Kathleen Kennedy | Associate Producer | |
| Frank Marshall | Executive Producer | |
| George Lucas | Executive Producer | |
| Louis Race | Assistant Director | |
| Michael D. Moore | Second Unit Director | |
| Frank Marshall | Second Unit Director | |
| Glenn Randall | Second Unit Director | |
| Kevin Donnelly | Second Unit Director | |
| Robert Latham Brown | Production Manager | |
| Elliot Scott | Production Designer | |
| Alan Cassie | Art Director | |
| Roger Cain | Art Director | |
| Peter Howitt | Set Decorator | |
| Douglas Slocombe | Director of Photography | |
| Allen Daviau | Second Unit Photography | |
| Paul Beason | Additional Photography | |
| Rick Fichter | Additional Photography | |
| Dennis Muren | Visual Effects Supervisor | |
| Michael McAlister | Chief Cameraman | |
| George Gibbs | Special Effects (Mechanical) | |
| Lorne Peterson | Special Effects (Model Shop Supervisor) | |
| Anthony Powell | Costume Designer | |
| Ron Beck | Costume Supervisor | |
| Michael Kahn | Supervising Film Editor | |
| Simon Kaye | Production Sound Mixer | |
| Ben Burtt | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Gary Summers | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Randy Thom | Re-recording Mixer | |
| John Benson | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Teresa Eckton | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Ken Fischer | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Suzanne Fox | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Ben Burtt | Sound Designer | |
| Laurel Ladevich | Supervising Dialogue Editor | |
| Gloria S. Borders | Dialogue Editor | |
| Richard Hymns | Dialogue Editor | |
| Ken Wannberg | Music Editor | |
| Tom Smith | Make up | |
| Peter Robb-King | Make up | |
| Colin Jamison | Hairstylist |
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: | $25,337,110 (14.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 7.10 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 54.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $28,000,000 (worldwide box office is 11.9 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 1,687 opening theaters/1,687 max. theaters, 13.1 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $605,489,830 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | May 23rd, 1984 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| International Releases: | July 19th, 1984 (Wide) (Australia)
February 4th, 2021 (Wide) (New Zealand) |
| Video Release: | May 13th, 2008 by Paramount Home Video |
| MPA Rating: | PG |
| Running Time: | 118 minutes |
| Franchise: | Indiana Jones |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Character's Journey Shown on Map, Directing Yourself, Gratuitous Cameos, Intertitle, Prequel, Sequels Without Their Original Stars |
| Plot point: | Archaeology, Escape, Kidnap, Martial Arts, Occult, Performing Arts, Rescue, Treasure Hunters, Voodoo |
| Social setting: | In a Plane, Organized Crime |
| Subgenre: | Chase Adventure |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Adventure |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Lucasfilm |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English, Mandarin, Hindi, Sinhala |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 1984 | 1 | $25,337,110 | 1,687 | $15,019 | $33,668,342 | 1 | |
| Jun 1, 1984 | 2 | $16,386,295 | -35% | 1,687 | $9,713 | $68,124,122 | 2 |
| Jun 8, 1984 | 3 | $12,016,144 | -27% | 1,685 | $7,131 | $88,772,018 | 3 |
| Jun 15, 1984 | 3 | $9,116,144 | -24% | 1,685 | $5,410 | $103,587,041 | 4 |
| Jun 22, 1984 | 3 | $7,768,527 | -15% | 1,511 | $5,141 | $116,222,175 | 5 |
| Jun 29, 1984 | 5 | $5,741,844 | -26% | 1,546 | $3,714 | $125,963,710 | 6 |
| Jul 6, 1984 | 6 | $5,106,489 | -11% | 1,311 | $3,895 | $134,941,133 | 7 |
| Jul 13, 1984 | 6 | $4,104,665 | -20% | 1,287 | $3,189 | $141,729,774 | 8 |
| Jul 20, 1984 | 8 | $3,060,056 | -25% | 1,022 | $2,994 | $147,185,208 | 9 |
| Jul 27, 1984 | 8 | $2,591,995 | -15% | 1,052 | $2,464 | $151,469,837 | 10 |
| Aug 3, 1984 | 6 | $2,354,687 | -9% | 1,030 | $2,286 | $155,393,853 | 11 |
| Aug 10, 1984 | 9 | $2,110,782 | -10% | 946 | $2,231 | $158,988,301 | 12 |
| Aug 17, 1984 | 11 | $1,619,339 | -23% | 730 | $2,218 | $161,855,830 | 13 |
| Aug 24, 1984 | 12 | $1,426,994 | -12% | 785 | $1,818 | $164,297,966 | 14 |
| Aug 31, 1984 | 10 | $2,175,460 | +52% | 737 | $2,952 | $167,334,648 | 15 |
| Sep 7, 1984 | 10 | $1,136,221 | -48% | 686 | $1,656 | $168,868,276 | 16 |
| Sep 14, 1984 | 11 | $1,065,032 | -6% | 666 | $1,599 | $170,306,545 | 17 |
| Sep 21, 1984 | 13 | $848,726 | -20% | 589 | $1,441 | $171,468,059 | 18 |
| Sep 28, 1984 | 15 | $660,626 | -22% | 454 | $1,455 | $172,379,102 | 19 |
| Oct 5, 1984 | 12 | $929,524 | +41% | 400 | $2,324 | $173,511,145 | 20 |
| Oct 12, 1984 | 15 | $662,516 | -29% | 382 | $1,734 | $174,347,494 | 21 |
| Oct 19, 1984 | 18 | $524,203 | -21% | 248 | $2,114 | $175,083,524 | 22 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 1984 | 1 | $43,406,595 | 1,687 | $25,730 | $51,737,827 | 2 | |
| Jun 1, 1984 | 2 | $25,018,047 | -42% | 1,687 | $14,830 | $76,755,874 | 3 |
| Jun 8, 1984 | 3 | $17,715,023 | -29% | 1,685 | $10,513 | $94,470,897 | 4 |
| Jun 15, 1984 | 3 | $13,982,751 | -21% | 1,685 | $8,298 | $108,453,648 | 5 |
| Jun 22, 1984 | 3 | $11,768,218 | -16% | 1,511 | $7,788 | $120,221,866 | 6 |
| Jun 29, 1984 | 5 | $9,612,778 | -18% | 1,546 | $6,218 | $129,834,644 | 7 |
| Jul 6, 1984 | 5 | $7,790,465 | -19% | 1,311 | $5,942 | $137,625,109 | 8 |
| Jul 13, 1984 | 5 | $6,500,043 | -17% | 1,287 | $5,051 | $144,125,152 | 9 |
| Jul 20, 1984 | 8 | $4,752,690 | -27% | 1,022 | $4,650 | $148,877,842 | 10 |
| Jul 27, 1984 | 8 | $4,161,324 | -12% | 1,052 | $3,956 | $153,039,166 | 11 |
| Aug 3, 1984 | 6 | $3,838,353 | -8% | 1,030 | $3,727 | $156,877,519 | 12 |
| Aug 10, 1984 | 9 | $3,358,972 | -12% | 946 | $3,551 | $160,236,491 | 13 |
| Aug 17, 1984 | 11 | $2,634,481 | -22% | 730 | $3,609 | $162,870,972 | 14 |
| Aug 24, 1984 | 11 | $2,288,216 | -13% | 785 | $2,915 | $165,159,188 | 15 |
| Aug 31, 1984 | 10 | $2,572,867 | +12% | 737 | $3,491 | $167,732,055 | 16 |
| Sep 7, 1984 | 10 | $1,509,458 | -41% | 686 | $2,200 | $169,241,513 | 17 |
| Sep 14, 1984 | 11 | $1,377,820 | -9% | 666 | $2,069 | $170,619,333 | 18 |
| Sep 21, 1984 | 13 | $1,099,143 | -20% | 589 | $1,866 | $171,718,476 | 19 |
| Sep 28, 1984 | 15 | $863,145 | -21% | 454 | $1,901 | $172,581,621 | 20 |
| Oct 5, 1984 | 12 | $1,103,357 | +28% | 400 | $2,758 | $173,684,978 | 21 |
| Oct 12, 1984 | 15 | $874,343 | -21% | 382 | $2,289 | $174,559,321 | 22 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 2/4/2021 | $3,552 | 9 | 13 | 31 | $7,003 | 10/19/2022 | |||
| Rest of World | $153,192,997 | |||||||||
| International Total | $153,200,000 | 10/19/2022 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Harrison Ford | Indiana Jones | |
| Kate Capshaw | Wilhelmina 'Willie' Scott | |
| Jonathan Ke Quan | Short Round |
Supporting
| Amrish Puri | Mola Ram | |
| Roshan Seth | Chattar Lal | |
| Philip Stone | Captain Blumburtt | |
| Roy Chiao | Lao Che | |
| David Yip | Wu Han | |
| Ric Young | Kao Kan | |
| Chua Kah Joo | Chen | |
| Rex Ngui | Maitre d' | |
| Philip Tan | Chief Henchman | |
| Dan Aykroyd | Weber | |
| Akio Mitamura | Chinese Pilot | |
| Michael Yama | Chinese Co-Pilot | |
| D.R. Nanayakkara | Shaman | |
| Dharmadasa Kuruppu | Chieftain | |
| Stany De Silva | Sanui | |
| Ruby De Miel | Village Woman | |
| D.M. Denawake | Village Woman | |
| I. Serasinghe | Village Woman | |
| Dharshana Panangala | Village Child | |
| Raj Singh | Little Maharajah | |
| Frank Olegario | Merchant | |
| Ahmed El-Shenawi | Merchant | |
| Art Repola | Eel Eater | |
| Nizwar Karanj | Sacrifice Victim | |
| Pat Roach | Chief Guard | |
| Moti Makan | Guard | |
| Mellan Mitchell | Temple Guard | |
| Bhasker Patel | Temple Guard | |
| Arjun Pandher | Boy in Cell | |
| Zia Gelani | Boy in Cell |
Production and Technical Credits
| Steven Spielberg | Director | |
| George Lucas | Story Creator | |
| Willard Huyck | Screenwriter | |
| Gloria Katz | Screenwriter | |
| Robert Watts | Producer | |
| John Williams | Composer | |
| Kathleen Kennedy | Associate Producer | |
| Frank Marshall | Executive Producer | |
| George Lucas | Executive Producer | |
| Louis Race | Assistant Director | |
| Michael D. Moore | Second Unit Director | |
| Frank Marshall | Second Unit Director | |
| Glenn Randall | Second Unit Director | |
| Kevin Donnelly | Second Unit Director | |
| Robert Latham Brown | Production Manager | |
| Elliot Scott | Production Designer | |
| Alan Cassie | Art Director | |
| Roger Cain | Art Director | |
| Peter Howitt | Set Decorator | |
| Douglas Slocombe | Director of Photography | |
| Allen Daviau | Second Unit Photography | |
| Paul Beason | Additional Photography | |
| Rick Fichter | Additional Photography | |
| Dennis Muren | Visual Effects Supervisor | |
| Michael McAlister | Chief Cameraman | |
| George Gibbs | Special Effects (Mechanical) | |
| Lorne Peterson | Special Effects (Model Shop Supervisor) | |
| Anthony Powell | Costume Designer | |
| Ron Beck | Costume Supervisor | |
| Michael Kahn | Supervising Film Editor | |
| Simon Kaye | Production Sound Mixer | |
| Ben Burtt | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Gary Summers | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Randy Thom | Re-recording Mixer | |
| John Benson | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Teresa Eckton | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Ken Fischer | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Suzanne Fox | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Ben Burtt | Sound Designer | |
| Laurel Ladevich | Supervising Dialogue Editor | |
| Gloria S. Borders | Dialogue Editor | |
| Richard Hymns | Dialogue Editor | |
| Ken Wannberg | Music Editor | |
| Tom Smith | Make up | |
| Peter Robb-King | Make up | |
| Colin Jamison | Hairstylist |
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.