The Principal (1987)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $19,214,194 | Details |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $4,697,710 (24.4% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.09 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,196 opening theaters/1,196 max. theaters, 5.3 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $55,578,652 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | September 18th, 1987 (Wide) by Sony/TriStar |
| MPA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 109 minutes |
| Plot point: | Gangs, High School Hell, Revenge, Sex Crimes |
| Social setting: | High School |
| Subgenre: | Crime Thriller |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Tri-Star Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 1987 | 2 | $4,697,710 | 1,196 | $3,928 | $4,697,710 | 1 | |
| Sep 25, 1987 | 2 | $3,546,772 | -24% | 1,196 | $2,966 | $9,405,482 | 2 |
| Oct 2, 1987 | 3 | $2,411,805 | -32% | 1,157 | $2,085 | $12,745,287 | 3 |
| Oct 9, 1987 | 7 | $1,851,200 | -23% | 1,157 | $1,600 | $15,238,487 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 1987 | 7 | $1,268,300 | -31% | 1,153 | $1,100 | $16,829,787 | 5 |
| Nov 6, 1987 | 20 | $317,513 | 490 | $648 | $19,214,194 | 8 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 1987 | 2 | $5,858,710 | 1,196 | $4,899 | $5,858,710 | 1 | |
| Sep 25, 1987 | 2 | $4,474,772 | -24% | 1,196 | $3,741 | $10,333,482 | 2 |
| Oct 2, 1987 | 3 | $3,053,805 | -32% | 1,157 | $2,639 | $13,387,287 | 3 |
| Oct 9, 1987 | 7 | $2,174,200 | -29% | 1,157 | $1,879 | $15,561,487 | 4 |
Leading
| James Belushi | Rick Latimer | |
| Louis Gossett Jr. | Jake Phillips |
Supporting
| Rae Dawn Chong | Hilary Orozco | |
| Esai Morales | Raymi Rojas |
Production and Technical Credits
| Christopher Cain | Director | |
| Frank Deese | 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.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $4,697,710 (24.4% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.09 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,196 opening theaters/1,196 max. theaters, 5.3 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $55,578,652 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | September 18th, 1987 (Wide) by Sony/TriStar |
| MPA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 109 minutes |
| Plot point: | Gangs, High School Hell, Revenge, Sex Crimes |
| Social setting: | High School |
| Subgenre: | Crime Thriller |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Tri-Star Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 1987 | 2 | $4,697,710 | 1,196 | $3,928 | $4,697,710 | 1 | |
| Sep 25, 1987 | 2 | $3,546,772 | -24% | 1,196 | $2,966 | $9,405,482 | 2 |
| Oct 2, 1987 | 3 | $2,411,805 | -32% | 1,157 | $2,085 | $12,745,287 | 3 |
| Oct 9, 1987 | 7 | $1,851,200 | -23% | 1,157 | $1,600 | $15,238,487 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 1987 | 7 | $1,268,300 | -31% | 1,153 | $1,100 | $16,829,787 | 5 |
| Nov 6, 1987 | 20 | $317,513 | 490 | $648 | $19,214,194 | 8 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 1987 | 2 | $5,858,710 | 1,196 | $4,899 | $5,858,710 | 1 | |
| Sep 25, 1987 | 2 | $4,474,772 | -24% | 1,196 | $3,741 | $10,333,482 | 2 |
| Oct 2, 1987 | 3 | $3,053,805 | -32% | 1,157 | $2,639 | $13,387,287 | 3 |
| Oct 9, 1987 | 7 | $2,174,200 | -29% | 1,157 | $1,879 | $15,561,487 | 4 |
Leading
| James Belushi | Rick Latimer | |
| Louis Gossett Jr. | Jake Phillips |
Supporting
| Rae Dawn Chong | Hilary Orozco | |
| Esai Morales | Raymi Rojas |
Production and Technical Credits
| Christopher Cain | Director | |
| Frank Deese | 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.