Plein soleil (1961)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $618,090 | Details |
| International Box Office | $106,677 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $724,767 | |
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Metrics
| Legs: | 5.10 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 85.3% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 31st, 1961 (Exclusive) by Miramax, released as Purple Noon June 28th, 1996 (Wide) by Miramax, released as Lust for Evil (1996) (Re-Release) |
| International Releases: | February 3rd, 1973 (Wide) (South Korea)
March 12th, 2020 (Wide) (New Zealand) January 22nd, 2021 (Limited) (Australia) July 10th, 2025 (Limited) (4K Restoration re-release) (Netherlands) August 7th, 2025 (Limited), released as Plein soleil (На ярком солнце) (Russia (CIS)) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | December 4th, 2012 by Criterion, released as Purple Noon |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for momentary violence and sexuality. Rating is for 1995 Re-Issue of film from Miramax Films |
| Running Time: | 118 minutes |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | Italy, France |
| Languages: | French, Italian, English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 1996 | 46 | $34,633 | 2 | $17,317 | $34,633 | 1 | |
| Jul 5, 1996 | 32 | $121,155 | +250% | 14 | $8,654 | $164,970 | 2 |
| Jul 12, 1996 | 33 | $84,225 | -30% | 20 | $4,211 | $287,656 | 3 |
| Jul 19, 1996 | 42 | $48,404 | -43% | 14 | $3,457 | $379,425 | 4 |
| Jul 26, 1996 | 42 | $56,375 | +16% | 24 | $2,349 | $462,647 | 5 |
| Aug 2, 1996 | 38 | $59,644 | +6% | 26 | $2,294 | $550,782 | 6 |
| Aug 9, 1996 | 50 | $33,661 | -44% | 19 | $1,772 | $618,090 | 7 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 1996 | 42 | $43,815 | 2 | $21,908 | $43,815 | 1,896 | |
| Jul 5, 1996 | 33 | $159,616 | +264% | 14 | $11,401 | $203,431 | 1,897 |
| Jul 12, 1996 | 33 | $127,590 | -20% | 20 | $6,380 | $331,021 | 1,898 |
| Jul 19, 1996 | 40 | $75,251 | -41% | 14 | $5,375 | $406,272 | 1,899 |
| Jul 26, 1996 | 36 | $84,866 | +13% | 24 | $3,536 | $491,138 | 1,900 |
| Aug 2, 1996 | 38 | $93,291 | +10% | 26 | $3,588 | $584,429 | 1,901 |
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 |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 1/22/2021 | $604 | 1 | 1 | 1 | $604 | 2/1/2021 | |||
| Netherlands | 7/10/2025 | $31,306 | 40 | 40 | 79 | $82,827 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| New Zealand | 3/12/2020 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | $417 | 10/9/2023 | |||
| South Korea | 2/3/1973 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | $22,829 | 7/15/2020 | |||
| International Total | $106,677 | 4/4/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Alain Delon | Tom Ripley / Philippe Greenleaf |
Supporting
| Maurice Ronet | Philippe Greenleaf | |
| Marie Laforêt | Marge Duval | |
| Billy Kearns | Freddy Miles |
Cameo
| Romy Schneider | Freddy's companion |
Production and Technical Credits
| René Clément | Director |
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
| Legs: | 5.10 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 85.3% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 31st, 1961 (Exclusive) by Miramax, released as Purple Noon June 28th, 1996 (Wide) by Miramax, released as Lust for Evil (1996) (Re-Release) |
| International Releases: | February 3rd, 1973 (Wide) (South Korea)
March 12th, 2020 (Wide) (New Zealand) January 22nd, 2021 (Limited) (Australia) July 10th, 2025 (Limited) (4K Restoration re-release) (Netherlands) August 7th, 2025 (Limited), released as Plein soleil (На ярком солнце) (Russia (CIS)) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | December 4th, 2012 by Criterion, released as Purple Noon |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for momentary violence and sexuality. Rating is for 1995 Re-Issue of film from Miramax Films |
| Running Time: | 118 minutes |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | Italy, France |
| Languages: | French, Italian, English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 1996 | 46 | $34,633 | 2 | $17,317 | $34,633 | 1 | |
| Jul 5, 1996 | 32 | $121,155 | +250% | 14 | $8,654 | $164,970 | 2 |
| Jul 12, 1996 | 33 | $84,225 | -30% | 20 | $4,211 | $287,656 | 3 |
| Jul 19, 1996 | 42 | $48,404 | -43% | 14 | $3,457 | $379,425 | 4 |
| Jul 26, 1996 | 42 | $56,375 | +16% | 24 | $2,349 | $462,647 | 5 |
| Aug 2, 1996 | 38 | $59,644 | +6% | 26 | $2,294 | $550,782 | 6 |
| Aug 9, 1996 | 50 | $33,661 | -44% | 19 | $1,772 | $618,090 | 7 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 1996 | 42 | $43,815 | 2 | $21,908 | $43,815 | 1,896 | |
| Jul 5, 1996 | 33 | $159,616 | +264% | 14 | $11,401 | $203,431 | 1,897 |
| Jul 12, 1996 | 33 | $127,590 | -20% | 20 | $6,380 | $331,021 | 1,898 |
| Jul 19, 1996 | 40 | $75,251 | -41% | 14 | $5,375 | $406,272 | 1,899 |
| Jul 26, 1996 | 36 | $84,866 | +13% | 24 | $3,536 | $491,138 | 1,900 |
| Aug 2, 1996 | 38 | $93,291 | +10% | 26 | $3,588 | $584,429 | 1,901 |
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 |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 1/22/2021 | $604 | 1 | 1 | 1 | $604 | 2/1/2021 | |||
| Netherlands | 7/10/2025 | $31,306 | 40 | 40 | 79 | $82,827 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| New Zealand | 3/12/2020 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | $417 | 10/9/2023 | |||
| South Korea | 2/3/1973 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | $22,829 | 7/15/2020 | |||
| International Total | $106,677 | 4/4/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Alain Delon | Tom Ripley / Philippe Greenleaf |
Supporting
| Maurice Ronet | Philippe Greenleaf | |
| Marie Laforêt | Marge Duval | |
| Billy Kearns | Freddy Miles |
Cameo
| Romy Schneider | Freddy's companion |
Production and Technical Credits
| René Clément | Director |
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.