Punchline (1988)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $21,032,000 | Details |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $46,560 | |
| Total | $46,560 | |
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Metrics
| Legs: | 4.04 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $57,876,369 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | September 30th, 1988 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Video Release: | April 4th, 2017 by Mill Creek Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 123 minutes |
| Plot point: | About a Stand Up Comedian, Big Break, Dysfunctional Family, Father’s Footsteps, Medical Students |
| Subgenre: | Comedy Drama |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Fogwood, Indieprod Production |
| Production Countries: | United States |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 1988 | 2 | $5,206,592 | 753 | $6,914 | $5,446,307 | 2 | |
| Oct 14, 1988 | 3 | $3,542,663 | -32% | 904 | $3,919 | $9,871,999 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 1988 | 4 | $2,394,385 | -32% | 916 | $2,614 | $13,265,493 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 1988 | 5 | $1,530,065 | -36% | 917 | $1,669 | $15,565,674 | 5 |
| Nov 4, 1988 | 8 | $1,406,972 | -8% | 912 | $1,543 | $17,530,990 | 6 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 1988 | 2 | $6,089,621 | 753 | $8,087 | $6,329,336 | 2 | |
| Oct 14, 1988 | 3 | $4,541,772 | -25% | 904 | $5,024 | $10,871,108 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 1988 | 4 | $3,164,501 | -30% | 916 | $3,455 | $14,035,609 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 1988 | 5 | $2,088,409 | -34% | 917 | $2,277 | $16,124,018 | 5 |
Metrics
| Legs: | 4.04 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $57,876,369 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | September 30th, 1988 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Video Release: | April 4th, 2017 by Mill Creek Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 123 minutes |
| Plot point: | About a Stand Up Comedian, Big Break, Dysfunctional Family, Father’s Footsteps, Medical Students |
| Subgenre: | Comedy Drama |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Fogwood, Indieprod Production |
| Production Countries: | United States |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 1988 | 2 | $5,206,592 | 753 | $6,914 | $5,446,307 | 2 | |
| Oct 14, 1988 | 3 | $3,542,663 | -32% | 904 | $3,919 | $9,871,999 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 1988 | 4 | $2,394,385 | -32% | 916 | $2,614 | $13,265,493 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 1988 | 5 | $1,530,065 | -36% | 917 | $1,669 | $15,565,674 | 5 |
| Nov 4, 1988 | 8 | $1,406,972 | -8% | 912 | $1,543 | $17,530,990 | 6 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 1988 | 2 | $6,089,621 | 753 | $8,087 | $6,329,336 | 2 | |
| Oct 14, 1988 | 3 | $4,541,772 | -25% | 904 | $5,024 | $10,871,108 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 1988 | 4 | $3,164,501 | -30% | 916 | $3,455 | $14,035,609 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 1988 | 5 | $2,088,409 | -34% | 917 | $2,277 | $16,124,018 | 5 |