Lost Highway (1997)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $3,814,727 | Details |
| International Box Office | $53,017 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $3,867,744 | |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $118,729 | |
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $1,094,265 | |
| Total | $1,212,994 | |
| OpusData ID: 49780100 More info... | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $212,710 (5.6% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.45 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 98.6% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 12 opening theaters/337 max. theaters, 3.9 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $9,374,621 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | February 21st, 1997 (Wide) by October Films June 24th, 2022 (Limited) by Janus Films |
| International Releases: | April 18th, 1997 (Wide), released as Estrada Perdida (Portugal)
May 10th, 1997 (Wide) (South Korea) May 19th, 2017 (Limited), released as Lost Highway (Russia (CIS)) October 16th, 2020 (Wide), released as Kayıp Otoban (Turkey) November 12th, 2020 (Wide) (Australia) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | March 25th, 2008 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for bizarre violent and sexual content, and for strong language. |
| Running Time: | 134 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Directing Yourself, Director Cameo, Same Actor, Multiple Roles, Unnamed Character |
| Plot point: | Crime, Crime Boss, Doppelganger, Infidelity |
| Social setting: | Death Row, Film Noir, Surrealism / Absurdism |
| Subgenre: | Psychological Thriller |
| Target audience: | Cult Movie |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | October Films, Ciby 2000, Asymmetrical Productions |
| Production Countries: | France, United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 1997 | 31 | $212,710 | 12 | $17,726 | $212,710 | 1 | |
| Feb 28, 1997 | 18 | $857,365 | +303% | 212 | $4,044 | $1,154,781 | 2 |
| Mar 7, 1997 | 21 | $801,911 | -6% | 337 | $2,380 | $2,279,519 | 3 |
| Mar 14, 1997 | 23 | $418,298 | -48% | 302 | $1,385 | $2,829,362 | 4 |
| Mar 21, 1997 | 32 | $194,675 | -53% | 164 | $1,187 | $3,342,576 | 5 |
| Mar 28, 1997 | 42 | $106,507 | -45% | 79 | $1,348 | $3,517,690 | 6 |
| Apr 4, 1997 | 52 | $64,930 | -39% | 66 | $984 | $3,639,843 | 7 |
| Apr 11, 1997 | 46 | $64,671 | n/c | 70 | $924 | $3,727,068 | 8 |
| Apr 18, 1997 | 55 | $42,931 | -34% | 67 | $641 | $3,796,699 | 9 |
| Jun 24, 2022 | - | $18,028 | 2 | $9,014 | $3,814,727 | 1,323 | |
| Jul 1, 2022 | - | $34,786 | +93% | 8 | $4,348 | $3,814,727 | 1,324 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 1997 | 30 | $297,416 | 12 | $24,785 | $297,416 | 1 | |
| Feb 28, 1997 | 18 | $1,180,192 | +297% | 212 | $5,567 | $1,477,608 | 2 |
| Mar 7, 1997 | 20 | $933,456 | -21% | 337 | $2,770 | $2,411,064 | 3 |
| Mar 14, 1997 | 22 | $736,837 | -21% | 302 | $2,440 | $3,147,901 | 4 |
| Mar 21, 1997 | 33 | $263,282 | -64% | 164 | $1,605 | $3,411,183 | 5 |
| Mar 28, 1997 | 42 | $163,730 | -38% | 79 | $2,073 | $3,574,913 | 6 |
| Apr 4, 1997 | 50 | $87,484 | -47% | 66 | $1,326 | $3,662,397 | 7 |
| Apr 11, 1997 | 47 | $91,371 | +4% | 70 | $1,305 | $3,753,768 | 8 |
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 | 3/18/2021 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | $1,338 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Portugal | 4/18/1997 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | $7,158 | 6/30/2026 | |||
| Russia (CIS) | 5/19/2017 | $19,504 | 93 | 93 | 93 | $28,347 | 1/1/2019 | |||
| South Korea | 5/10/1997 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | $15,103 | 8/26/2021 | |||
| Turkey | 10/16/2020 | $0 | 0 | 9 | 12 | $1,071 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| International Total | $53,017 | 6/30/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Bill Pullman | Fred Madison | |
| Patricia Arquette | Renee Madison / Alice Wakefield |
Supporting
| Balthazar Getty | Peter Raymond Dayton | |
| Robert Blake | Mystery Man | |
| Natasha Gregson Wagner | Sheila | |
| Gary Busey | Bill Dayton | |
| Robert Loggia | Mr. Eddy-Dick Laurent | |
| Richard Pryor | Arnie | |
| Giovanni Ribisi | Steve V | |
| Jack Kehler | Guard Johnny Mack |
Production and Technical Credits
| David Lynch | Director | |
| David Lynch | Screenwriter | |
| Barry Gifford | Screenwriter | |
| Deepak Nayar | Producer | |
| Tom Sternberg | Producer | |
| Mary Sweeney | Producer | |
| Johanna Ray | Casting Director | |
| Elaine J. Huzzar | Casting Director | |
| Peter Deming | Director of Photography | |
| Patricia Norris | Production Designer | |
| Mary Sweeney | Editor | |
| Angelo Badalamenti | Composer |
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: | $212,710 (5.6% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.45 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 98.6% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 12 opening theaters/337 max. theaters, 3.9 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $9,374,621 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | February 21st, 1997 (Wide) by October Films June 24th, 2022 (Limited) by Janus Films |
| International Releases: | April 18th, 1997 (Wide), released as Estrada Perdida (Portugal)
May 10th, 1997 (Wide) (South Korea) May 19th, 2017 (Limited), released as Lost Highway (Russia (CIS)) October 16th, 2020 (Wide), released as Kayıp Otoban (Turkey) November 12th, 2020 (Wide) (Australia) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | March 25th, 2008 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for bizarre violent and sexual content, and for strong language. |
| Running Time: | 134 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Directing Yourself, Director Cameo, Same Actor, Multiple Roles, Unnamed Character |
| Plot point: | Crime, Crime Boss, Doppelganger, Infidelity |
| Social setting: | Death Row, Film Noir, Surrealism / Absurdism |
| Subgenre: | Psychological Thriller |
| Target audience: | Cult Movie |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | October Films, Ciby 2000, Asymmetrical Productions |
| Production Countries: | France, United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 1997 | 31 | $212,710 | 12 | $17,726 | $212,710 | 1 | |
| Feb 28, 1997 | 18 | $857,365 | +303% | 212 | $4,044 | $1,154,781 | 2 |
| Mar 7, 1997 | 21 | $801,911 | -6% | 337 | $2,380 | $2,279,519 | 3 |
| Mar 14, 1997 | 23 | $418,298 | -48% | 302 | $1,385 | $2,829,362 | 4 |
| Mar 21, 1997 | 32 | $194,675 | -53% | 164 | $1,187 | $3,342,576 | 5 |
| Mar 28, 1997 | 42 | $106,507 | -45% | 79 | $1,348 | $3,517,690 | 6 |
| Apr 4, 1997 | 52 | $64,930 | -39% | 66 | $984 | $3,639,843 | 7 |
| Apr 11, 1997 | 46 | $64,671 | n/c | 70 | $924 | $3,727,068 | 8 |
| Apr 18, 1997 | 55 | $42,931 | -34% | 67 | $641 | $3,796,699 | 9 |
| Jun 24, 2022 | - | $18,028 | 2 | $9,014 | $3,814,727 | 1,323 | |
| Jul 1, 2022 | - | $34,786 | +93% | 8 | $4,348 | $3,814,727 | 1,324 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 1997 | 30 | $297,416 | 12 | $24,785 | $297,416 | 1 | |
| Feb 28, 1997 | 18 | $1,180,192 | +297% | 212 | $5,567 | $1,477,608 | 2 |
| Mar 7, 1997 | 20 | $933,456 | -21% | 337 | $2,770 | $2,411,064 | 3 |
| Mar 14, 1997 | 22 | $736,837 | -21% | 302 | $2,440 | $3,147,901 | 4 |
| Mar 21, 1997 | 33 | $263,282 | -64% | 164 | $1,605 | $3,411,183 | 5 |
| Mar 28, 1997 | 42 | $163,730 | -38% | 79 | $2,073 | $3,574,913 | 6 |
| Apr 4, 1997 | 50 | $87,484 | -47% | 66 | $1,326 | $3,662,397 | 7 |
| Apr 11, 1997 | 47 | $91,371 | +4% | 70 | $1,305 | $3,753,768 | 8 |
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 | 3/18/2021 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | $1,338 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Portugal | 4/18/1997 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | $7,158 | 6/30/2026 | |||
| Russia (CIS) | 5/19/2017 | $19,504 | 93 | 93 | 93 | $28,347 | 1/1/2019 | |||
| South Korea | 5/10/1997 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | $15,103 | 8/26/2021 | |||
| Turkey | 10/16/2020 | $0 | 0 | 9 | 12 | $1,071 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| International Total | $53,017 | 6/30/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Bill Pullman | Fred Madison | |
| Patricia Arquette | Renee Madison / Alice Wakefield |
Supporting
| Balthazar Getty | Peter Raymond Dayton | |
| Robert Blake | Mystery Man | |
| Natasha Gregson Wagner | Sheila | |
| Gary Busey | Bill Dayton | |
| Robert Loggia | Mr. Eddy-Dick Laurent | |
| Richard Pryor | Arnie | |
| Giovanni Ribisi | Steve V | |
| Jack Kehler | Guard Johnny Mack |
Production and Technical Credits
| David Lynch | Director | |
| David Lynch | Screenwriter | |
| Barry Gifford | Screenwriter | |
| Deepak Nayar | Producer | |
| Tom Sternberg | Producer | |
| Mary Sweeney | Producer | |
| Johanna Ray | Casting Director | |
| Elaine J. Huzzar | Casting Director | |
| Peter Deming | Director of Photography | |
| Patricia Norris | Production Designer | |
| Mary Sweeney | Editor | |
| Angelo Badalamenti | Composer |
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.