Kissing a Fool (1998)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $4,100,505 | Details |
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Synopsis
A brokenhearted writer plays matchmaker for his book editor and his womanizing best friend.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $2,308,145 (56.3% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 1.78 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,742 opening theaters/1,754 max. theaters, 2.2 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $9,888,423 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | February 27th, 1998 (Wide) by Universal |
| Video Release: | January 29th, 1999 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for strong language |
| Running Time: | 93 minutes |
| Plot point: | Romance |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Romantic Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Universal Pictures, Largo Entertainment, R.L. Entertainment |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 1998 | 11 | $2,308,145 | 1,742 | $1,325 | $2,308,145 | 1 | |
| Mar 6, 1998 | 17 | $684,050 | -70% | 1,754 | $390 | $3,628,960 | 2 |
| Mar 13, 1998 | 36 | $119,735 | -82% | 307 | $390 | $4,002,640 | 3 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 1998 | 11 | $156,780 | 1,742 | $90 | $2,464,925 | 4 | |
| Mar 3, 1998 | 8 | $191,620 | +22% | 1,742 | $110 | $2,656,545 | 5 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 1998 | 12 | $2,944,910 | 1,742 | $1,691 | $2,944,910 | 1 | |
| Mar 6, 1998 | 17 | $937,995 | -68% | 1,754 | $535 | $3,882,905 | 2 |
Leading
| David Schwimmer | Max Abbott | |
| Jason Lee | Jay | |
| Mili Avital | Sam |
Supporting
| Vanessa Angel | Natasha | |
| Kari Wuhrer | Dara |
Narrator
| Bonnie Hunt | Linda (narrator) |
Cameo
| Sammy Sosa | Himself |
Supporting
| Judy Greer | Andrea | |
| Bitty Schram | Vicki Pelam | |
| Frank Medrano | Cliff Randal |
Production and Technical Credits
| Doug Ellin | Director | |
| James Frey | Screenwriter | |
| Doug Ellin | Screenwriter | |
| James Frey | Story by | |
| Tag Mendillo* | Producer | |
| Andrew Form | Producer | |
| Rick Lashbrook | Producer | |
| Thomas Del Ruth | Director of Photography | |
| Charles Breen | Production Designer | |
| David Finfer | Editor | |
| Joseph Vitarelli | Composer | |
| Michelle Kuznetsky* | Music Supervisor |
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.
Synopsis
A brokenhearted writer plays matchmaker for his book editor and his womanizing best friend.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $2,308,145 (56.3% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 1.78 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,742 opening theaters/1,754 max. theaters, 2.2 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $9,888,423 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | February 27th, 1998 (Wide) by Universal |
| Video Release: | January 29th, 1999 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for strong language |
| Running Time: | 93 minutes |
| Plot point: | Romance |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Romantic Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Universal Pictures, Largo Entertainment, R.L. Entertainment |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 1998 | 11 | $2,308,145 | 1,742 | $1,325 | $2,308,145 | 1 | |
| Mar 6, 1998 | 17 | $684,050 | -70% | 1,754 | $390 | $3,628,960 | 2 |
| Mar 13, 1998 | 36 | $119,735 | -82% | 307 | $390 | $4,002,640 | 3 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 1998 | 11 | $156,780 | 1,742 | $90 | $2,464,925 | 4 | |
| Mar 3, 1998 | 8 | $191,620 | +22% | 1,742 | $110 | $2,656,545 | 5 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 1998 | 12 | $2,944,910 | 1,742 | $1,691 | $2,944,910 | 1 | |
| Mar 6, 1998 | 17 | $937,995 | -68% | 1,754 | $535 | $3,882,905 | 2 |
Leading
| David Schwimmer | Max Abbott | |
| Jason Lee | Jay | |
| Mili Avital | Sam |
Supporting
| Vanessa Angel | Natasha | |
| Kari Wuhrer | Dara |
Narrator
| Bonnie Hunt | Linda (narrator) |
Cameo
| Sammy Sosa | Himself |
Supporting
| Judy Greer | Andrea | |
| Bitty Schram | Vicki Pelam | |
| Frank Medrano | Cliff Randal |
Production and Technical Credits
| Doug Ellin | Director | |
| James Frey | Screenwriter | |
| Doug Ellin | Screenwriter | |
| James Frey | Story by | |
| Tag Mendillo* | Producer | |
| Andrew Form | Producer | |
| Rick Lashbrook | Producer | |
| Thomas Del Ruth | Director of Photography | |
| Charles Breen | Production Designer | |
| David Finfer | Editor | |
| Joseph Vitarelli | Composer | |
| Michelle Kuznetsky* | Music Supervisor |
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.