Parenthood (1989)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $100,047,830 | Details |
| International Box Office | $26,250,000 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $126,297,830 | |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $10,506,450 (10.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 9.52 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 79.2% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,262 opening theaters/1,399 max. theaters, 11.7 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $283,594,224 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 2nd, 1989 (Wide) by Universal |
| Video Release: | March 1st, 1992 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 |
| Running Time: | 124 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Turned Into a TV Show |
| Plot point: | Addiction, Child Abuse, Coming of Age, Divorcée Romance, Dysfunctional Family, Gambling, Money Troubles, Workaholic |
| Subgenre: | Family Comedy |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 1989 | 1 | $10,506,450 | 1,262 | $8,325 | $14,055,066 | 1 | |
| Aug 11, 1989 | 1 | $9,672,350 | -8% | 1,300 | $7,440 | $30,328,876 | 2 |
| Aug 18, 1989 | 2 | $7,606,480 | -21% | 1,316 | $5,780 | $43,265,356 | 3 |
| Aug 25, 1989 | 2 | $6,380,240 | -16% | 1,384 | $4,610 | $53,704,836 | 4 |
| Sep 1, 1989 | 2 | $7,499,084 | +18% | 1,390 | $5,395 | $64,107,270 | 5 |
| Sep 8, 1989 | 2 | $4,406,913 | -41% | 1,388 | $3,175 | $69,642,398 | 6 |
| Sep 15, 1989 | 3 | $3,730,560 | -15% | 1,392 | $2,680 | $74,532,158 | 7 |
| Sep 22, 1989 | 4 | $3,007,850 | -19% | 1,399 | $2,150 | $78,393,013 | 8 |
| Sep 29, 1989 | 4 | $2,629,600 | -13% | 1,384 | $1,900 | $81,702,263 | 9 |
| Oct 6, 1989 | 4 | $3,027,726 | +15% | 1,370 | $2,210 | $85,312,320 | 10 |
| Oct 13, 1989 | 7 | $1,688,505 | -44% | 1,314 | $1,285 | $87,460,970 | 11 |
| Oct 20, 1989 | 9 | $1,508,325 | -11% | 1,183 | $1,275 | $89,418,930 | 12 |
| Dec 22, 1989 | 23 | $143,570 | 293 | $490 | $95,369,673 | 21 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 1989 | 1 | $17,107,910 | 1,262 | $13,556 | $20,656,526 | 2 | |
| Aug 11, 1989 | 1 | $15,002,350 | -12% | 1,300 | $11,540 | $35,658,876 | 3 |
| Aug 18, 1989 | 2 | $11,665,720 | -22% | 1,316 | $8,865 | $47,324,596 | 4 |
| Aug 25, 1989 | 2 | $9,283,590 | -20% | 1,384 | $6,708 | $56,608,186 | 5 |
| Sep 1, 1989 | 2 | $8,627,299 | -7% | 1,390 | $6,207 | $65,235,485 | 6 |
| Sep 8, 1989 | 2 | $5,566,113 | -35% | 1,388 | $4,010 | $70,801,598 | 7 |
| Sep 15, 1989 | 3 | $4,583,565 | -18% | 1,392 | $3,293 | $75,385,163 | 8 |
| Sep 22, 1989 | 4 | $3,687,500 | -20% | 1,399 | $2,636 | $79,072,663 | 9 |
| Sep 29, 1989 | 5 | $3,211,931 | -13% | 1,384 | $2,321 | $82,284,594 | 10 |
| Oct 6, 1989 | 4 | $3,487,871 | +9% | 1,370 | $2,546 | $85,772,465 | 11 |
| Oct 13, 1989 | 7 | $2,138,140 | -39% | 1,314 | $1,627 | $87,910,605 | 12 |
Lead Ensemble Member
| Steve Martin | Gil Buckman | |
| Tom Hulce | Larry Buckman | |
| Rick Moranis | Nathan Merrick | |
| Martha Plimpton | Julie Buckman-Lampkin Hawkes | |
| Keanu Reeves | Tod | |
| Jason Robards, Jr. | Frank Buckman | |
| Mary Steenburgen | Karen Buckman | |
| Dianne Wiest | Helen |
Supporting
| Harley Kozak* | Susan Buckman Merrick | |
| Dennis Dugan | David Brodsky | |
| Joaquin Phoenix | Garry Buckman-Lampkin | |
| Jasen Fisher | Kevin | |
| Paul Linke | George Bowman | |
| Eileen Ryan | Marilyn Buckman | |
| Helen Shaw | Grandma | |
| Alex Burrall | Cool | |
| Isabel Cooley | Barbara Rice | |
| Clint Howard | Lou |
Lead Ensemble Member
| Zachary Lavoy | Justin |
Supporting
| Richard Kuhlman | Young Frank | |
| Alisan Porter | Taylor | |
| Max Elliott Slade | Young Gil | |
| Ivyann Schwan | Patty |
Cameo
| Lowell Ganz | Stan |
Supporting
| Rance Howard | Dean at College | |
| Lamont Lofton | Fotomat Clerk |
Lead Ensemble Member
| Erika Rafuls | Amy |
Supporting
| Jordan Kessler | Matt | |
| Billy Cohen | Eddie | |
| Greg Gerard | Dr. Lucas | |
| Paul Keeley | Kevin, Age 21 | |
| Walter Von | Opposing Coach | |
| W. Bruce O'Donoghue | Umpire | |
| Claudio Jacobells | Student at College | |
| Hilary Matthews | Student at College | |
| Sherry Ferguson | Screaming Co-ed | |
| Todd Hallowell | Track Official | |
| Maxie Pontius | Safety Man at Track | |
| Brittany Bouck | Dwarf | |
| Jonathan Bouck | Dwarf | |
| Michael Mickens | Dwarf | |
| Aspen Autrey | Dwarf | |
| Lloyd Cleek | Miles | |
| Dana Mark | Audrey | |
| Louisa Marie | Woman Teacher | |
| Cyndi Vicino | Woman Teacher | |
| Steve Zurk | Highway Patrolman | |
| Emil Felski | Doctor at Hospital | |
| Charmin Talbert | Nurse at Hospital | |
| Julie Lander | Student in Hallway | |
| Janet Moore | Irate Woman in Audience | |
| Connie Adams | Cindy |
Production and Technical Credits
| Ron Howard | Director | |
| Lowell Ganz | Screenwriter | |
| Babaloo Mandel | Screenwriter | |
| Lowell Ganz | Story Creator | |
| Babaloo Mandel | Story Creator | |
| Byron Howard | Story Creator | |
| Brian Grazer | Producer | |
| Joseph M. Caracciolo | Executive Producer | |
| Todd Hallowell | Production Designer | |
| Michael Hill | Editor | |
| Daniel Hanley | Editor | |
| Randy Newman | Composer | |
| Donald M. McAlpine | Director of Photography | |
| Joe Napolitano | Assistant Director | |
| Walter Von Huene | Second Unit Director | |
| Joseph M. Caracciolo | Unit Production Manager | |
| Christopher Nowak | Art Director | |
| Nina F. Ramsey | Set Decorator | |
| Ruth Morley | Costume Designer | |
| Richard S. Church | Sound Mixer | |
| Rick Dior | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Anthony Ciccolini III | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| Ron Kalish | Sound Editor | |
| Bitty O'Sullivan-Smith | Sound Editor | |
| Dan Carlin, Sr. | Music Editor | |
| Jane Jenkins | Casting Director | |
| Janet Hirshenson | Casting Director | |
| Artie Malesci | Stunt Coordinator |
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: | $10,506,450 (10.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 9.52 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 79.2% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,262 opening theaters/1,399 max. theaters, 11.7 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $283,594,224 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 2nd, 1989 (Wide) by Universal |
| Video Release: | March 1st, 1992 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 |
| Running Time: | 124 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Turned Into a TV Show |
| Plot point: | Addiction, Child Abuse, Coming of Age, Divorcée Romance, Dysfunctional Family, Gambling, Money Troubles, Workaholic |
| Subgenre: | Family Comedy |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 1989 | 1 | $10,506,450 | 1,262 | $8,325 | $14,055,066 | 1 | |
| Aug 11, 1989 | 1 | $9,672,350 | -8% | 1,300 | $7,440 | $30,328,876 | 2 |
| Aug 18, 1989 | 2 | $7,606,480 | -21% | 1,316 | $5,780 | $43,265,356 | 3 |
| Aug 25, 1989 | 2 | $6,380,240 | -16% | 1,384 | $4,610 | $53,704,836 | 4 |
| Sep 1, 1989 | 2 | $7,499,084 | +18% | 1,390 | $5,395 | $64,107,270 | 5 |
| Sep 8, 1989 | 2 | $4,406,913 | -41% | 1,388 | $3,175 | $69,642,398 | 6 |
| Sep 15, 1989 | 3 | $3,730,560 | -15% | 1,392 | $2,680 | $74,532,158 | 7 |
| Sep 22, 1989 | 4 | $3,007,850 | -19% | 1,399 | $2,150 | $78,393,013 | 8 |
| Sep 29, 1989 | 4 | $2,629,600 | -13% | 1,384 | $1,900 | $81,702,263 | 9 |
| Oct 6, 1989 | 4 | $3,027,726 | +15% | 1,370 | $2,210 | $85,312,320 | 10 |
| Oct 13, 1989 | 7 | $1,688,505 | -44% | 1,314 | $1,285 | $87,460,970 | 11 |
| Oct 20, 1989 | 9 | $1,508,325 | -11% | 1,183 | $1,275 | $89,418,930 | 12 |
| Dec 22, 1989 | 23 | $143,570 | 293 | $490 | $95,369,673 | 21 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 1989 | 1 | $17,107,910 | 1,262 | $13,556 | $20,656,526 | 2 | |
| Aug 11, 1989 | 1 | $15,002,350 | -12% | 1,300 | $11,540 | $35,658,876 | 3 |
| Aug 18, 1989 | 2 | $11,665,720 | -22% | 1,316 | $8,865 | $47,324,596 | 4 |
| Aug 25, 1989 | 2 | $9,283,590 | -20% | 1,384 | $6,708 | $56,608,186 | 5 |
| Sep 1, 1989 | 2 | $8,627,299 | -7% | 1,390 | $6,207 | $65,235,485 | 6 |
| Sep 8, 1989 | 2 | $5,566,113 | -35% | 1,388 | $4,010 | $70,801,598 | 7 |
| Sep 15, 1989 | 3 | $4,583,565 | -18% | 1,392 | $3,293 | $75,385,163 | 8 |
| Sep 22, 1989 | 4 | $3,687,500 | -20% | 1,399 | $2,636 | $79,072,663 | 9 |
| Sep 29, 1989 | 5 | $3,211,931 | -13% | 1,384 | $2,321 | $82,284,594 | 10 |
| Oct 6, 1989 | 4 | $3,487,871 | +9% | 1,370 | $2,546 | $85,772,465 | 11 |
| Oct 13, 1989 | 7 | $2,138,140 | -39% | 1,314 | $1,627 | $87,910,605 | 12 |
Lead Ensemble Member
| Steve Martin | Gil Buckman | |
| Tom Hulce | Larry Buckman | |
| Rick Moranis | Nathan Merrick | |
| Martha Plimpton | Julie Buckman-Lampkin Hawkes | |
| Keanu Reeves | Tod | |
| Jason Robards, Jr. | Frank Buckman | |
| Mary Steenburgen | Karen Buckman | |
| Dianne Wiest | Helen |
Supporting
| Harley Kozak* | Susan Buckman Merrick | |
| Dennis Dugan | David Brodsky | |
| Joaquin Phoenix | Garry Buckman-Lampkin | |
| Jasen Fisher | Kevin | |
| Paul Linke | George Bowman | |
| Eileen Ryan | Marilyn Buckman | |
| Helen Shaw | Grandma | |
| Alex Burrall | Cool | |
| Isabel Cooley | Barbara Rice | |
| Clint Howard | Lou |
Lead Ensemble Member
| Zachary Lavoy | Justin |
Supporting
| Richard Kuhlman | Young Frank | |
| Alisan Porter | Taylor | |
| Max Elliott Slade | Young Gil | |
| Ivyann Schwan | Patty |
Cameo
| Lowell Ganz | Stan |
Supporting
| Rance Howard | Dean at College | |
| Lamont Lofton | Fotomat Clerk |
Lead Ensemble Member
| Erika Rafuls | Amy |
Supporting
| Jordan Kessler | Matt | |
| Billy Cohen | Eddie | |
| Greg Gerard | Dr. Lucas | |
| Paul Keeley | Kevin, Age 21 | |
| Walter Von | Opposing Coach | |
| W. Bruce O'Donoghue | Umpire | |
| Claudio Jacobells | Student at College | |
| Hilary Matthews | Student at College | |
| Sherry Ferguson | Screaming Co-ed | |
| Todd Hallowell | Track Official | |
| Maxie Pontius | Safety Man at Track | |
| Brittany Bouck | Dwarf | |
| Jonathan Bouck | Dwarf | |
| Michael Mickens | Dwarf | |
| Aspen Autrey | Dwarf | |
| Lloyd Cleek | Miles | |
| Dana Mark | Audrey | |
| Louisa Marie | Woman Teacher | |
| Cyndi Vicino | Woman Teacher | |
| Steve Zurk | Highway Patrolman | |
| Emil Felski | Doctor at Hospital | |
| Charmin Talbert | Nurse at Hospital | |
| Julie Lander | Student in Hallway | |
| Janet Moore | Irate Woman in Audience | |
| Connie Adams | Cindy |
Production and Technical Credits
| Ron Howard | Director | |
| Lowell Ganz | Screenwriter | |
| Babaloo Mandel | Screenwriter | |
| Lowell Ganz | Story Creator | |
| Babaloo Mandel | Story Creator | |
| Byron Howard | Story Creator | |
| Brian Grazer | Producer | |
| Joseph M. Caracciolo | Executive Producer | |
| Todd Hallowell | Production Designer | |
| Michael Hill | Editor | |
| Daniel Hanley | Editor | |
| Randy Newman | Composer | |
| Donald M. McAlpine | Director of Photography | |
| Joe Napolitano | Assistant Director | |
| Walter Von Huene | Second Unit Director | |
| Joseph M. Caracciolo | Unit Production Manager | |
| Christopher Nowak | Art Director | |
| Nina F. Ramsey | Set Decorator | |
| Ruth Morley | Costume Designer | |
| Richard S. Church | Sound Mixer | |
| Rick Dior | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Anthony Ciccolini III | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| Ron Kalish | Sound Editor | |
| Bitty O'Sullivan-Smith | Sound Editor | |
| Dan Carlin, Sr. | Music Editor | |
| Jane Jenkins | Casting Director | |
| Janet Hirshenson | Casting Director | |
| Artie Malesci | Stunt Coordinator |
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.