The Paper (1994)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $36,768,310 | Details |
| International Box Office | $9,600,000 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $46,368,310 | |
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
This drama follows 24 hours at a New York City newspaper, involving editor Henry Hackett, his wife Martha, top editor Bernie and publisher Alicia.
Metrics
| Legs: | 5.25 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 79.3% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $101,923,910 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | March 18th, 1994 (Wide) by Universal |
| Video Release: | November 18th, 1997 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for strong language |
| Running Time: | 112 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | One Day |
| Plot point: | Falsely Accused, Investigative Journalist, News, Pregnant Women |
| Social setting: | Newspaper Industry, Organized Crime |
| Subgenre: | Comedy Drama |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Imagine Entertainment |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 1994 | 3 | $7,005,640 | 1,092 | $6,415 | $7,256,295 | 2 | |
| Apr 1, 1994 | 3 | $5,604,720 | -20% | 1,544 | $3,630 | $15,588,215 | 3 |
| Apr 8, 1994 | 3 | $4,541,575 | -19% | 1,558 | $2,915 | $21,944,020 | 4 |
| Apr 15, 1994 | 3 | $3,335,355 | -27% | 1,577 | $2,115 | $26,340,675 | 5 |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 3 | $2,362,545 | -29% | 1,500 | $1,575 | $29,494,555 | 6 |
| Apr 29, 1994 | 8 | $1,517,775 | -36% | 1,239 | $1,225 | $31,543,985 | 7 |
| May 6, 1994 | 10 | $1,119,460 | -26% | 1,004 | $1,115 | $33,029,575 | 8 |
| Jun 24, 1994 | 14 | $150,185 | 213 | $705 | $36,584,490 | 15 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 1994 | 3 | $9,732,840 | 1,092 | $8,913 | $9,983,495 | 2 | |
| Apr 1, 1994 | 4 | $7,418,950 | -24% | 1,544 | $4,805 | $17,402,445 | 3 |
| Apr 8, 1994 | 3 | $5,602,875 | -24% | 1,558 | $3,596 | $23,005,320 | 4 |
| Apr 15, 1994 | 3 | $4,126,690 | -26% | 1,577 | $2,617 | $27,132,010 | 5 |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 3 | $2,894,200 | -30% | 1,500 | $1,929 | $30,026,210 | 6 |
| Apr 29, 1994 | 7 | $1,883,905 | -35% | 1,239 | $1,521 | $31,910,115 | 7 |
Synopsis
This drama follows 24 hours at a New York City newspaper, involving editor Henry Hackett, his wife Martha, top editor Bernie and publisher Alicia.
Metrics
| Legs: | 5.25 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 79.3% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $101,923,910 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | March 18th, 1994 (Wide) by Universal |
| Video Release: | November 18th, 1997 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for strong language |
| Running Time: | 112 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | One Day |
| Plot point: | Falsely Accused, Investigative Journalist, News, Pregnant Women |
| Social setting: | Newspaper Industry, Organized Crime |
| Subgenre: | Comedy Drama |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Imagine Entertainment |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 1994 | 3 | $7,005,640 | 1,092 | $6,415 | $7,256,295 | 2 | |
| Apr 1, 1994 | 3 | $5,604,720 | -20% | 1,544 | $3,630 | $15,588,215 | 3 |
| Apr 8, 1994 | 3 | $4,541,575 | -19% | 1,558 | $2,915 | $21,944,020 | 4 |
| Apr 15, 1994 | 3 | $3,335,355 | -27% | 1,577 | $2,115 | $26,340,675 | 5 |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 3 | $2,362,545 | -29% | 1,500 | $1,575 | $29,494,555 | 6 |
| Apr 29, 1994 | 8 | $1,517,775 | -36% | 1,239 | $1,225 | $31,543,985 | 7 |
| May 6, 1994 | 10 | $1,119,460 | -26% | 1,004 | $1,115 | $33,029,575 | 8 |
| Jun 24, 1994 | 14 | $150,185 | 213 | $705 | $36,584,490 | 15 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 1994 | 3 | $9,732,840 | 1,092 | $8,913 | $9,983,495 | 2 | |
| Apr 1, 1994 | 4 | $7,418,950 | -24% | 1,544 | $4,805 | $17,402,445 | 3 |
| Apr 8, 1994 | 3 | $5,602,875 | -24% | 1,558 | $3,596 | $23,005,320 | 4 |
| Apr 15, 1994 | 3 | $4,126,690 | -26% | 1,577 | $2,617 | $27,132,010 | 5 |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 3 | $2,894,200 | -30% | 1,500 | $1,929 | $30,026,210 | 6 |
| Apr 29, 1994 | 7 | $1,883,905 | -35% | 1,239 | $1,521 | $31,910,115 | 7 |