Man's Best Friend (1993)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $12,974,636 | Details |
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Synopsis
A reporter sneaks into a lab to investigate animal cruelty, and emerges from the ordeal with a mastiff named Max in this 1993 thriller. The dog, which has been genetically enhanced, makes her life miserable while they are being chased by the owner of the lab.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $3,861,079 (29.8% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.36 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,220 opening theaters/1,230 max. theaters, 2.9 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $35,445,201 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | November 19th, 1993 (Wide) by New Line |
| Video Release: | September 6th, 2005 by Warner Home Video, released as Man’s Best Friend |
| MPA Rating: | R for terror and violence involving a household pet. |
| Running Time: | 87 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Animal Lead |
| Plot point: | Animals Gone Bad, Corporate Malfeasance, Investigative Journalist, Scientific Experiment Gone Awry |
| Subgenre: | Nature Horror |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Horror |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 1993 | 5 | $3,861,079 | 1,220 | $3,165 | $3,861,079 | 1 | |
| Nov 26, 1993 | 9 | $2,834,025 | -27% | 1,230 | $2,304 | $8,035,179 | 2 |
| Dec 3, 1993 | 10 | $1,340,340 | -53% | 1,118 | $1,199 | $9,787,451 | 3 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 1993 | 5 | $5,201,154 | 1,220 | $4,263 | $5,201,154 | 1 | |
| Nov 26, 1993 | 9 | $3,245,957 | -38% | 1,230 | $2,639 | $8,447,111 | 2 |
Leading
| Ally Sheedy | Lori Tanner |
Supporting
| Lance Henriksen | Dr. Jarret | |
| Frank Welker | Special vocal effects | |
| William Sanderson | Ray | |
| Robert Costanzo | Detective Kovacs | |
| J.D. Daniels | Rudy | |
| Fredric Lehne | Perry | |
| John Cassini | Bendetti | |
| Robin Frates | Judy Sanders | |
| Trula Marcus | Annie |
Production and Technical Credits
| John Lafia | Director | |
| John Lafia | Screenwriter |
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 reporter sneaks into a lab to investigate animal cruelty, and emerges from the ordeal with a mastiff named Max in this 1993 thriller. The dog, which has been genetically enhanced, makes her life miserable while they are being chased by the owner of the lab.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $3,861,079 (29.8% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.36 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,220 opening theaters/1,230 max. theaters, 2.9 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $35,445,201 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | November 19th, 1993 (Wide) by New Line |
| Video Release: | September 6th, 2005 by Warner Home Video, released as Man’s Best Friend |
| MPA Rating: | R for terror and violence involving a household pet. |
| Running Time: | 87 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Animal Lead |
| Plot point: | Animals Gone Bad, Corporate Malfeasance, Investigative Journalist, Scientific Experiment Gone Awry |
| Subgenre: | Nature Horror |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Horror |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 1993 | 5 | $3,861,079 | 1,220 | $3,165 | $3,861,079 | 1 | |
| Nov 26, 1993 | 9 | $2,834,025 | -27% | 1,230 | $2,304 | $8,035,179 | 2 |
| Dec 3, 1993 | 10 | $1,340,340 | -53% | 1,118 | $1,199 | $9,787,451 | 3 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 1993 | 5 | $5,201,154 | 1,220 | $4,263 | $5,201,154 | 1 | |
| Nov 26, 1993 | 9 | $3,245,957 | -38% | 1,230 | $2,639 | $8,447,111 | 2 |
Leading
| Ally Sheedy | Lori Tanner |
Supporting
| Lance Henriksen | Dr. Jarret | |
| Frank Welker | Special vocal effects | |
| William Sanderson | Ray | |
| Robert Costanzo | Detective Kovacs | |
| J.D. Daniels | Rudy | |
| Fredric Lehne | Perry | |
| John Cassini | Bendetti | |
| Robin Frates | Judy Sanders | |
| Trula Marcus | Annie |
Production and Technical Credits
| John Lafia | Director | |
| John Lafia | Screenwriter |
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.