The Last Boy Scout (1991)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $59,509,925 | Details |
| International Box Office | $54,990,075 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $114,500,000 | |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $7,923,669 (13.3% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 7.12 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 52.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,823 opening theaters/1,823 max. theaters, 5.0 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $160,099,926 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | December 13th, 1991 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Video Release: | May 26th, 1994 by Warner Home Video |
| MPA Rating: | R for graphic violence and very strong language. |
| Running Time: | 101 minutes |
| Plot point: | Blackmail, Cover Up, Double-Crossed, Fired, Football, Former Professional Athlete, Gambling, Government Corruption, Hitmen, Infidelity, Kidnap, Mafia, Narcotics, Private Investigator, Redemption, Relationships Gone Wrong, Rescue, Secret Service Agent, Suicide |
| Social setting: | Strippers / Stripping |
| Subgenre: | Action Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Action |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Geffen Pictures, Silver Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 1991 | 2 | $7,923,669 | 1,823 | $4,346 | $7,923,669 | 1 | |
| Dec 20, 1991 | 3 | $5,616,387 | -29% | 1,823 | $3,081 | $16,337,874 | 2 |
| Dec 27, 1991 | 5 | $8,354,040 | +49% | 1,823 | $4,583 | $30,799,519 | 3 |
| Jan 3, 1992 | 5 | $7,082,966 | -15% | 1,823 | $3,885 | $43,812,824 | 4 |
| Jan 10, 1992 | 8 | $3,880,772 | -45% | 1,741 | $2,229 | $49,704,858 | 5 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 1991 | 2 | $10,721,487 | 1,823 | $5,881 | $10,721,487 | 1 | |
| Dec 20, 1991 | 4 | $11,723,992 | +9% | 1,823 | $6,431 | $22,445,479 | 2 |
| Dec 27, 1991 | 5 | $14,284,379 | +22% | 1,823 | $7,836 | $36,729,858 | 3 |
| Jan 3, 1992 | 6 | $9,094,228 | -36% | 1,823 | $4,989 | $45,824,086 | 4 |
Leading
| Bruce Willis | Joe Hallenbeck | |
| Damon Wayans | Jimmy Dix |
Supporting
| Chelsea Field | Sarah Hallenbeck | |
| Noble Willingham | Sheldon 'Shelly' Marcone | |
| Taylor Negron | ||
| Danielle Harris | Darian Hallenbeck | |
| Eddie Griffin | M.C. | |
| Morris Chestnut | Locker Room Kid | |
| Halle Berry | Cory | |
| Bruce McGill | Mike Matthews | |
| Michael Papajohn | Hitman | |
| Jack Kehler | Scrabble Man | |
| Kim Coates | Chet |
Production and Technical Credits
| Tony Scott | Director | |
| Michael Kamen | Composer | |
| Marilyn Vance | Costume Designer |
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: | $7,923,669 (13.3% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 7.12 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 52.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,823 opening theaters/1,823 max. theaters, 5.0 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $160,099,926 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | December 13th, 1991 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Video Release: | May 26th, 1994 by Warner Home Video |
| MPA Rating: | R for graphic violence and very strong language. |
| Running Time: | 101 minutes |
| Plot point: | Blackmail, Cover Up, Double-Crossed, Fired, Football, Former Professional Athlete, Gambling, Government Corruption, Hitmen, Infidelity, Kidnap, Mafia, Narcotics, Private Investigator, Redemption, Relationships Gone Wrong, Rescue, Secret Service Agent, Suicide |
| Social setting: | Strippers / Stripping |
| Subgenre: | Action Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Action |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Geffen Pictures, Silver Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 1991 | 2 | $7,923,669 | 1,823 | $4,346 | $7,923,669 | 1 | |
| Dec 20, 1991 | 3 | $5,616,387 | -29% | 1,823 | $3,081 | $16,337,874 | 2 |
| Dec 27, 1991 | 5 | $8,354,040 | +49% | 1,823 | $4,583 | $30,799,519 | 3 |
| Jan 3, 1992 | 5 | $7,082,966 | -15% | 1,823 | $3,885 | $43,812,824 | 4 |
| Jan 10, 1992 | 8 | $3,880,772 | -45% | 1,741 | $2,229 | $49,704,858 | 5 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 1991 | 2 | $10,721,487 | 1,823 | $5,881 | $10,721,487 | 1 | |
| Dec 20, 1991 | 4 | $11,723,992 | +9% | 1,823 | $6,431 | $22,445,479 | 2 |
| Dec 27, 1991 | 5 | $14,284,379 | +22% | 1,823 | $7,836 | $36,729,858 | 3 |
| Jan 3, 1992 | 6 | $9,094,228 | -36% | 1,823 | $4,989 | $45,824,086 | 4 |
Leading
| Bruce Willis | Joe Hallenbeck | |
| Damon Wayans | Jimmy Dix |
Supporting
| Chelsea Field | Sarah Hallenbeck | |
| Noble Willingham | Sheldon 'Shelly' Marcone | |
| Taylor Negron | ||
| Danielle Harris | Darian Hallenbeck | |
| Eddie Griffin | M.C. | |
| Morris Chestnut | Locker Room Kid | |
| Halle Berry | Cory | |
| Bruce McGill | Mike Matthews | |
| Michael Papajohn | Hitman | |
| Jack Kehler | Scrabble Man | |
| Kim Coates | Chet |
Production and Technical Credits
| Tony Scott | Director | |
| Michael Kamen | Composer | |
| Marilyn Vance | Costume Designer |
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.