Red Heat (1988)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $34,994,648 | Details |
| OpusData ID: 16260100 More info... | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $8,133,822 (23.2% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.30 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,885 opening theaters/1,892 max. theaters, 3.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $96,299,131 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | June 17th, 1988 (Wide) by Sony/TriStar |
| International Releases: | October 6th, 1988 (Wide) (Germany)
May 6th, 2025 (Limited) (Germany) |
| Video Release: | October 29th, 2019 by Lionsgate Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 104 minutes |
| Filming location (city or town): | Budapest, Hungary |
| Geographical setting: | Russia |
| Plot point: | Buddy Cop, Culture Clash, Death of a Partner, Revenge, Russian Mafia, Smuggler |
| Social setting: | Organized Crime |
| Subgenre: | Action Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Action |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States, Hungary |
| Languages: | English, Russian |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 1988 | 1 | $8,133,822 | 1,885 | $4,315 | $8,133,822 | 1 | |
| Jun 24, 1988 | 4 | $6,117,034 | -25% | 1,892 | $3,233 | $18,061,175 | 2 |
| Jul 1, 1988 | 7 | $4,310,744 | -30% | 1,859 | $2,319 | $24,598,919 | 3 |
| Jul 15, 1988 | 12 | $1,526,191 | 962 | $1,586 | $31,140,832 | 5 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 1988 | 1 | $11,944,141 | 1,885 | $6,336 | $11,944,141 | 1 | |
| Jun 24, 1988 | 4 | $8,344,034 | -30% | 1,892 | $4,410 | $20,288,175 | 2 |
| Laurence Fishburne | Lt. Charlie Stobbs CPD | |
| James Belushi | Det. Sgt. Art Ridzik | |
| Peter Boyle | Cmdr. Lou Donnelly | |
| Pruitt Taylor Vince | Night clerk | |
| Sven-Ole Thorsen | Nikolai | |
| Ed O'Ross | Viktor Rostavili (Rosta) | |
| Kurt Fuller | Detective | |
| Jenifer Lewis | Judge Jenifer Lewis |
Leading
| Arnold Schwarzenegger | Capt. Ivan Danko |
Supporting
| Brion James | Streak | |
| Gina Gershon | Cat Manzetti, Viktor's Wife |
Production and Technical Credits
| Walter Hill | Director | |
| James Horner | Composer | |
| Victoria Rose Sampson* | Sound Editor |
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: | $8,133,822 (23.2% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.30 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,885 opening theaters/1,892 max. theaters, 3.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $96,299,131 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | June 17th, 1988 (Wide) by Sony/TriStar |
| International Releases: | October 6th, 1988 (Wide) (Germany)
May 6th, 2025 (Limited) (Germany) |
| Video Release: | October 29th, 2019 by Lionsgate Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 104 minutes |
| Filming location (city or town): | Budapest, Hungary |
| Geographical setting: | Russia |
| Plot point: | Buddy Cop, Culture Clash, Death of a Partner, Revenge, Russian Mafia, Smuggler |
| Social setting: | Organized Crime |
| Subgenre: | Action Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Action |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States, Hungary |
| Languages: | English, Russian |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 1988 | 1 | $8,133,822 | 1,885 | $4,315 | $8,133,822 | 1 | |
| Jun 24, 1988 | 4 | $6,117,034 | -25% | 1,892 | $3,233 | $18,061,175 | 2 |
| Jul 1, 1988 | 7 | $4,310,744 | -30% | 1,859 | $2,319 | $24,598,919 | 3 |
| Jul 15, 1988 | 12 | $1,526,191 | 962 | $1,586 | $31,140,832 | 5 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 1988 | 1 | $11,944,141 | 1,885 | $6,336 | $11,944,141 | 1 | |
| Jun 24, 1988 | 4 | $8,344,034 | -30% | 1,892 | $4,410 | $20,288,175 | 2 |
| Laurence Fishburne | Lt. Charlie Stobbs CPD | |
| James Belushi | Det. Sgt. Art Ridzik | |
| Peter Boyle | Cmdr. Lou Donnelly | |
| Pruitt Taylor Vince | Night clerk | |
| Sven-Ole Thorsen | Nikolai | |
| Ed O'Ross | Viktor Rostavili (Rosta) | |
| Kurt Fuller | Detective | |
| Jenifer Lewis | Judge Jenifer Lewis |
Leading
| Arnold Schwarzenegger | Capt. Ivan Danko |
Supporting
| Brion James | Streak | |
| Gina Gershon | Cat Manzetti, Viktor's Wife |
Production and Technical Credits
| Walter Hill | Director | |
| James Horner | Composer | |
| Victoria Rose Sampson* | Sound Editor |
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.