Mulholland Drive (2001)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $7,219,578 | Details |
| International Box Office | $13,560,139 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $20,779,717 | |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $600,835 | |
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $3,181,147 | |
| Total | $3,781,982 | |
| OpusData ID: 41890100 More info... | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
A dark-haired woman is left amnesiac after a car crash. She wanders the streets of Los Angeles in a daze before taking refuge in an apartment. There she is discovered by Betty, a wholesome Midwestern blonde who has come to the City of Angels seeking fame as an actress. Together, the two attempt to solve the mystery of Rita’s true identity. The story is set in a dream-like Los Angeles, spoiled neither by traffic jams nor smog.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $587,591 (8.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 7.52 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 34.7% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $15,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.4 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 66 opening theaters/247 max. theaters, 9.6 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $15,167,588 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | October 8th, 2001 (Wide) by Universal |
| International Releases: | February 23rd, 2002 (Wide) (Portugal)
March 14th, 2002 (Wide) (Russia (CIS)) April 5th, 2002 (Wide), released as Mulholland Çıkmazı (Turkey) September 5th, 2002 (Wide) (New Zealand) April 14th, 2017 (Wide) (United Kingdom) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | April 9th, 2002 by Criterion |
| MPA Rating: | R for violence, language and some strong sexuality. |
| Running Time: | 87 minutes |
| Plot point: | Car Accident, Faulty Memory, Hallucinations, LGBTQ+, Mafia, Relationships Gone Wrong, Romance, Surprise Twist |
| Social setting: | Film Noir, Movie Business |
| Subgenre: | Psychological Thriller |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Universal Pictures, StudioCanal, Alain Sarde |
| Production Countries: | United States, France |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2001 | 14 | $587,591 | 66 | $8,903 | $664,013 | 1 | |
| Oct 19, 2001 | 15 | $960,558 | +63% | 247 | $3,889 | $1,859,343 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2001 | 18 | $685,448 | -29% | 239 | $2,868 | $2,926,493 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2001 | 21 | $541,015 | -21% | 213 | $2,540 | $3,725,658 | 4 |
| Nov 9, 2001 | 21 | $383,075 | -29% | 199 | $1,925 | $4,315,443 | 5 |
| Nov 16, 2001 | 22 | $222,395 | -42% | 139 | $1,600 | $4,691,058 | 6 |
| Nov 23, 2001 | 28 | $176,695 | -21% | 95 | $1,860 | $4,980,763 | 7 |
| Nov 30, 2001 | 29 | $117,820 | -33% | 86 | $1,370 | $5,151,278 | 8 |
| Dec 7, 2001 | 37 | $70,755 | -40% | 89 | $795 | $5,265,058 | 9 |
| Dec 14, 2001 | 34 | $70,135 | -1% | 83 | $845 | $5,367,713 | 10 |
| Dec 21, 2001 | 36 | $64,485 | -8% | 60 | $1,075 | $5,493,838 | 11 |
| Dec 28, 2001 | 39 | $64,285 | n/c | 43 | $1,495 | $5,608,043 | 12 |
| Jan 4, 2002 | 25 | $150,920 | +135% | 77 | $1,960 | $5,780,033 | 13 |
| Jan 11, 2002 | 29 | $156,835 | +4% | 98 | $1,600 | $6,014,253 | 14 |
| Jan 18, 2002 | 33 | $139,860 | -11% | 111 | $1,260 | $6,275,848 | 15 |
| Jan 25, 2002 | 37 | $88,160 | -37% | 58 | $1,520 | $6,421,778 | 16 |
| Feb 1, 2002 | 38 | $81,305 | -8% | 72 | $1,129 | $6,545,178 | 17 |
| Feb 8, 2002 | 40 | $73,485 | -10% | 71 | $1,035 | $6,649,583 | 18 |
| Feb 15, 2002 | 45 | $75,925 | +3% | 55 | $1,380 | $6,780,398 | 19 |
| Feb 22, 2002 | 47 | $61,830 | -19% | 54 | $1,145 | $6,866,428 | 20 |
| Mar 1, 2002 | 49 | $50,625 | -18% | 45 | $1,125 | $6,945,418 | 21 |
| Mar 8, 2002 | 46 | $49,150 | -3% | 42 | $1,170 | $7,015,283 | 22 |
| Mar 15, 2002 | 52 | $35,095 | -29% | 30 | $1,170 | $7,077,663 | 23 |
| Mar 22, 2002 | 56 | $31,855 | -9% | 32 | $995 | $7,126,633 | 24 |
| Mar 29, 2002 | 64 | $19,445 | -39% | 16 | $1,215 | $7,163,028 | 25 |
| Apr 5, 2002 | 65 | $18,810 | -3% | 19 | $990 | $7,191,513 | 26 |
| Apr 12, 2002 | 82 | $6,435 | -66% | 9 | $715 | $7,203,833 | 27 |
| Apr 19, 2002 | 110 | $4,305 | -33% | 7 | $615 | $7,212,548 | 28 |
| Apr 26, 2002 | 113 | $3,575 | -17% | 5 | $715 | $7,217,058 | 29 |
| May 3, 2002 | 121 | $1,520 | -57% | 4 | $380 | $7,219,578 | 30 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2001 | 14 | $822,363 | 66 | $12,460 | $898,785 | 2 | |
| Oct 19, 2001 | 15 | $1,342,260 | +63% | 247 | $5,434 | $2,241,045 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2001 | 18 | $943,598 | -30% | 239 | $3,948 | $3,184,643 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2001 | 21 | $747,725 | -21% | 213 | $3,510 | $3,932,368 | 5 |
| Nov 9, 2001 | 21 | $536,295 | -28% | 199 | $2,695 | $4,468,663 | 6 |
| Nov 16, 2001 | 22 | $335,405 | -37% | 139 | $2,413 | $4,804,068 | 7 |
| Nov 23, 2001 | 28 | $229,390 | -32% | 95 | $2,415 | $5,033,458 | 8 |
| Nov 30, 2001 | 30 | $160,845 | -30% | 86 | $1,870 | $5,194,303 | 9 |
| Dec 7, 2001 | 36 | $103,275 | -36% | 89 | $1,160 | $5,297,578 | 10 |
| Dec 14, 2001 | 31 | $131,775 | +28% | 83 | $1,588 | $5,429,353 | 11 |
| Dec 21, 2001 | 37 | $114,405 | -13% | 60 | $1,907 | $5,543,758 | 12 |
| Dec 28, 2001 | 38 | $85,355 | -25% | 43 | $1,985 | $5,629,113 | 13 |
| Jan 4, 2002 | 25 | $228,305 | +167% | 77 | $2,965 | $5,857,418 | 14 |
| Jan 11, 2002 | 28 | $278,570 | +22% | 98 | $2,843 | $6,135,988 | 15 |
| Jan 18, 2002 | 31 | $197,630 | -29% | 111 | $1,780 | $6,333,618 | 16 |
| Jan 25, 2002 | 37 | $130,255 | -34% | 58 | $2,246 | $6,463,873 | 17 |
| Feb 1, 2002 | 39 | $112,225 | -14% | 72 | $1,559 | $6,576,098 | 18 |
| Feb 8, 2002 | 40 | $128,375 | +14% | 71 | $1,808 | $6,704,473 | 19 |
| Feb 15, 2002 | 43 | $100,125 | -22% | 55 | $1,820 | $6,804,598 | 20 |
| Feb 22, 2002 | 45 | $90,195 | -10% | 54 | $1,670 | $6,894,793 | 21 |
| Mar 1, 2002 | 49 | $71,340 | -21% | 45 | $1,585 | $6,966,133 | 22 |
| Mar 8, 2002 | 44 | $76,435 | +7% | 42 | $1,820 | $7,042,568 | 23 |
| Mar 15, 2002 | 53 | $52,210 | -32% | 30 | $1,740 | $7,094,778 | 24 |
| Mar 22, 2002 | 59 | $48,805 | -7% | 32 | $1,525 | $7,143,583 | 25 |
| Mar 29, 2002 | 66 | $29,120 | -40% | 16 | $1,820 | $7,172,703 | 26 |
| Apr 5, 2002 | 67 | $24,695 | -15% | 19 | $1,300 | $7,197,398 | 27 |
| Apr 12, 2002 | 82 | $10,845 | -56% | 9 | $1,205 | $7,208,243 | 28 |
| Apr 19, 2002 | 106 | $5,240 | -52% | 7 | $749 | $7,213,483 | 29 |
| Apr 26, 2002 | 113 | $4,575 | -13% | 5 | $915 | $7,218,058 | 30 |
| May 3, 2002 | 120 | $1,520 | -67% | 4 | $380 | $7,219,578 | 31 |
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 |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 11/11/2025 | $0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | $34,026 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Netherlands | 12/22/2022 | $0 | 0 | 32 | 32 | $37,028 | 2/18/2023 | |||
| New Zealand | 9/5/2002 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | $128 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Portugal | 2/23/2002 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | $19,082 | 6/9/2026 | |||
| Russia (CIS) | 3/14/2002 | $0 | 0 | 127 | 166 | $138,729 | 10/20/2022 | |||
| Slovakia | 5/20/2022 | $776 | 4 | 4 | 4 | $776 | 5/25/2022 | |||
| South Korea | 2/5/2025 | $16,046 | 21 | 25 | 44 | $191,927 | 4/6/2026 | |||
| Spain | 6/11/2021 | $29,649 | 108 | 108 | 169 | $82,442 | 7/1/2021 | |||
| Turkey | 4/5/2002 | $0 | 0 | 10 | 12 | $24,407 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| United Kingdom | 4/14/2017 | $12,218 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $12,218 | 9/18/2018 | |||
| Rest of World | $13,019,376 | |||||||||
| International Total | $13,560,139 | 6/9/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Supporting
| Justin Theroux | Adam Kesher |
Leading
| Naomi Watts | Betty Elms |
Supporting
| Laura Harring | Rita | |
| Ann Miller | Coco Lenoix | |
| Robert Forster | Det. Harry McKnight | |
| Dan Hedaya | Vincenzo Castigliane | |
| Mark Pellegrino | Joe | |
| Brian Beacock | Studio Singer | |
| Brent Briscoe | Detective Neal Domgaard | |
| Melissa George | Camilla Rhodes |
Production and Technical Credits
| David Lynch | Director | |
| David Lynch | 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.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.
Synopsis
A dark-haired woman is left amnesiac after a car crash. She wanders the streets of Los Angeles in a daze before taking refuge in an apartment. There she is discovered by Betty, a wholesome Midwestern blonde who has come to the City of Angels seeking fame as an actress. Together, the two attempt to solve the mystery of Rita’s true identity. The story is set in a dream-like Los Angeles, spoiled neither by traffic jams nor smog.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $587,591 (8.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 7.52 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 34.7% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $15,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.4 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 66 opening theaters/247 max. theaters, 9.6 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $15,167,588 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | October 8th, 2001 (Wide) by Universal |
| International Releases: | February 23rd, 2002 (Wide) (Portugal)
March 14th, 2002 (Wide) (Russia (CIS)) April 5th, 2002 (Wide), released as Mulholland Çıkmazı (Turkey) September 5th, 2002 (Wide) (New Zealand) April 14th, 2017 (Wide) (United Kingdom) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | April 9th, 2002 by Criterion |
| MPA Rating: | R for violence, language and some strong sexuality. |
| Running Time: | 87 minutes |
| Plot point: | Car Accident, Faulty Memory, Hallucinations, LGBTQ+, Mafia, Relationships Gone Wrong, Romance, Surprise Twist |
| Social setting: | Film Noir, Movie Business |
| Subgenre: | Psychological Thriller |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Universal Pictures, StudioCanal, Alain Sarde |
| Production Countries: | United States, France |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2001 | 14 | $587,591 | 66 | $8,903 | $664,013 | 1 | |
| Oct 19, 2001 | 15 | $960,558 | +63% | 247 | $3,889 | $1,859,343 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2001 | 18 | $685,448 | -29% | 239 | $2,868 | $2,926,493 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2001 | 21 | $541,015 | -21% | 213 | $2,540 | $3,725,658 | 4 |
| Nov 9, 2001 | 21 | $383,075 | -29% | 199 | $1,925 | $4,315,443 | 5 |
| Nov 16, 2001 | 22 | $222,395 | -42% | 139 | $1,600 | $4,691,058 | 6 |
| Nov 23, 2001 | 28 | $176,695 | -21% | 95 | $1,860 | $4,980,763 | 7 |
| Nov 30, 2001 | 29 | $117,820 | -33% | 86 | $1,370 | $5,151,278 | 8 |
| Dec 7, 2001 | 37 | $70,755 | -40% | 89 | $795 | $5,265,058 | 9 |
| Dec 14, 2001 | 34 | $70,135 | -1% | 83 | $845 | $5,367,713 | 10 |
| Dec 21, 2001 | 36 | $64,485 | -8% | 60 | $1,075 | $5,493,838 | 11 |
| Dec 28, 2001 | 39 | $64,285 | n/c | 43 | $1,495 | $5,608,043 | 12 |
| Jan 4, 2002 | 25 | $150,920 | +135% | 77 | $1,960 | $5,780,033 | 13 |
| Jan 11, 2002 | 29 | $156,835 | +4% | 98 | $1,600 | $6,014,253 | 14 |
| Jan 18, 2002 | 33 | $139,860 | -11% | 111 | $1,260 | $6,275,848 | 15 |
| Jan 25, 2002 | 37 | $88,160 | -37% | 58 | $1,520 | $6,421,778 | 16 |
| Feb 1, 2002 | 38 | $81,305 | -8% | 72 | $1,129 | $6,545,178 | 17 |
| Feb 8, 2002 | 40 | $73,485 | -10% | 71 | $1,035 | $6,649,583 | 18 |
| Feb 15, 2002 | 45 | $75,925 | +3% | 55 | $1,380 | $6,780,398 | 19 |
| Feb 22, 2002 | 47 | $61,830 | -19% | 54 | $1,145 | $6,866,428 | 20 |
| Mar 1, 2002 | 49 | $50,625 | -18% | 45 | $1,125 | $6,945,418 | 21 |
| Mar 8, 2002 | 46 | $49,150 | -3% | 42 | $1,170 | $7,015,283 | 22 |
| Mar 15, 2002 | 52 | $35,095 | -29% | 30 | $1,170 | $7,077,663 | 23 |
| Mar 22, 2002 | 56 | $31,855 | -9% | 32 | $995 | $7,126,633 | 24 |
| Mar 29, 2002 | 64 | $19,445 | -39% | 16 | $1,215 | $7,163,028 | 25 |
| Apr 5, 2002 | 65 | $18,810 | -3% | 19 | $990 | $7,191,513 | 26 |
| Apr 12, 2002 | 82 | $6,435 | -66% | 9 | $715 | $7,203,833 | 27 |
| Apr 19, 2002 | 110 | $4,305 | -33% | 7 | $615 | $7,212,548 | 28 |
| Apr 26, 2002 | 113 | $3,575 | -17% | 5 | $715 | $7,217,058 | 29 |
| May 3, 2002 | 121 | $1,520 | -57% | 4 | $380 | $7,219,578 | 30 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2001 | 14 | $822,363 | 66 | $12,460 | $898,785 | 2 | |
| Oct 19, 2001 | 15 | $1,342,260 | +63% | 247 | $5,434 | $2,241,045 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2001 | 18 | $943,598 | -30% | 239 | $3,948 | $3,184,643 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2001 | 21 | $747,725 | -21% | 213 | $3,510 | $3,932,368 | 5 |
| Nov 9, 2001 | 21 | $536,295 | -28% | 199 | $2,695 | $4,468,663 | 6 |
| Nov 16, 2001 | 22 | $335,405 | -37% | 139 | $2,413 | $4,804,068 | 7 |
| Nov 23, 2001 | 28 | $229,390 | -32% | 95 | $2,415 | $5,033,458 | 8 |
| Nov 30, 2001 | 30 | $160,845 | -30% | 86 | $1,870 | $5,194,303 | 9 |
| Dec 7, 2001 | 36 | $103,275 | -36% | 89 | $1,160 | $5,297,578 | 10 |
| Dec 14, 2001 | 31 | $131,775 | +28% | 83 | $1,588 | $5,429,353 | 11 |
| Dec 21, 2001 | 37 | $114,405 | -13% | 60 | $1,907 | $5,543,758 | 12 |
| Dec 28, 2001 | 38 | $85,355 | -25% | 43 | $1,985 | $5,629,113 | 13 |
| Jan 4, 2002 | 25 | $228,305 | +167% | 77 | $2,965 | $5,857,418 | 14 |
| Jan 11, 2002 | 28 | $278,570 | +22% | 98 | $2,843 | $6,135,988 | 15 |
| Jan 18, 2002 | 31 | $197,630 | -29% | 111 | $1,780 | $6,333,618 | 16 |
| Jan 25, 2002 | 37 | $130,255 | -34% | 58 | $2,246 | $6,463,873 | 17 |
| Feb 1, 2002 | 39 | $112,225 | -14% | 72 | $1,559 | $6,576,098 | 18 |
| Feb 8, 2002 | 40 | $128,375 | +14% | 71 | $1,808 | $6,704,473 | 19 |
| Feb 15, 2002 | 43 | $100,125 | -22% | 55 | $1,820 | $6,804,598 | 20 |
| Feb 22, 2002 | 45 | $90,195 | -10% | 54 | $1,670 | $6,894,793 | 21 |
| Mar 1, 2002 | 49 | $71,340 | -21% | 45 | $1,585 | $6,966,133 | 22 |
| Mar 8, 2002 | 44 | $76,435 | +7% | 42 | $1,820 | $7,042,568 | 23 |
| Mar 15, 2002 | 53 | $52,210 | -32% | 30 | $1,740 | $7,094,778 | 24 |
| Mar 22, 2002 | 59 | $48,805 | -7% | 32 | $1,525 | $7,143,583 | 25 |
| Mar 29, 2002 | 66 | $29,120 | -40% | 16 | $1,820 | $7,172,703 | 26 |
| Apr 5, 2002 | 67 | $24,695 | -15% | 19 | $1,300 | $7,197,398 | 27 |
| Apr 12, 2002 | 82 | $10,845 | -56% | 9 | $1,205 | $7,208,243 | 28 |
| Apr 19, 2002 | 106 | $5,240 | -52% | 7 | $749 | $7,213,483 | 29 |
| Apr 26, 2002 | 113 | $4,575 | -13% | 5 | $915 | $7,218,058 | 30 |
| May 3, 2002 | 120 | $1,520 | -67% | 4 | $380 | $7,219,578 | 31 |
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 |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 11/11/2025 | $0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | $34,026 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Netherlands | 12/22/2022 | $0 | 0 | 32 | 32 | $37,028 | 2/18/2023 | |||
| New Zealand | 9/5/2002 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | $128 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Portugal | 2/23/2002 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | $19,082 | 6/9/2026 | |||
| Russia (CIS) | 3/14/2002 | $0 | 0 | 127 | 166 | $138,729 | 10/20/2022 | |||
| Slovakia | 5/20/2022 | $776 | 4 | 4 | 4 | $776 | 5/25/2022 | |||
| South Korea | 2/5/2025 | $16,046 | 21 | 25 | 44 | $191,927 | 4/6/2026 | |||
| Spain | 6/11/2021 | $29,649 | 108 | 108 | 169 | $82,442 | 7/1/2021 | |||
| Turkey | 4/5/2002 | $0 | 0 | 10 | 12 | $24,407 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| United Kingdom | 4/14/2017 | $12,218 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $12,218 | 9/18/2018 | |||
| Rest of World | $13,019,376 | |||||||||
| International Total | $13,560,139 | 6/9/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Supporting
| Justin Theroux | Adam Kesher |
Leading
| Naomi Watts | Betty Elms |
Supporting
| Laura Harring | Rita | |
| Ann Miller | Coco Lenoix | |
| Robert Forster | Det. Harry McKnight | |
| Dan Hedaya | Vincenzo Castigliane | |
| Mark Pellegrino | Joe | |
| Brian Beacock | Studio Singer | |
| Brent Briscoe | Detective Neal Domgaard | |
| Melissa George | Camilla Rhodes |
Production and Technical Credits
| David Lynch | Director | |
| David Lynch | 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.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.