Return to Paradise (1998)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $8,352,677 | Details |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $2,465,129 (29.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.39 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 965 opening theaters/985 max. theaters, 4.1 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $20,142,590 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 14th, 1998 (Wide) by Universal |
| MPA Rating: | R for language, drug content, some sexuality and a scene of violence |
| Running Time: | 112 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Foreign-Language Remake, Remake |
| Geographical setting: | Malaysia |
| Plot point: | Narcotics, Relationships Gone Wrong, Romance |
| Social setting: | Death Row |
| Subgenre: | Crime Drama |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 1998 | 14 | $2,465,129 | 965 | $2,555 | $2,465,129 | 1 | |
| Aug 21, 1998 | 16 | $1,423,289 | -42% | 985 | $1,445 | $5,134,731 | 2 |
| Aug 28, 1998 | 23 | $719,532 | -49% | 665 | $1,082 | $6,540,962 | 3 |
| Sep 4, 1998 | 27 | $753,341 | +5% | 605 | $1,245 | $7,597,508 | 4 |
| Sep 11, 1998 | 31 | $225,687 | -70% | 405 | $557 | $7,961,204 | 5 |
| Sep 18, 1998 | 39 | $123,610 | -45% | 272 | $454 | $8,186,242 | 6 |
| Sep 25, 1998 | 52 | $51,009 | -59% | 132 | $386 | $8,288,513 | 7 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 1998 | 14 | $3,711,442 | 965 | $3,846 | $3,711,442 | 1 | |
| Aug 21, 1998 | 17 | $2,109,988 | -43% | 985 | $2,142 | $5,821,430 | 2 |
| Aug 28, 1998 | 22 | $1,022,737 | -52% | 665 | $1,538 | $6,844,167 | 3 |
| Sep 4, 1998 | 28 | $891,350 | -13% | 605 | $1,473 | $7,735,517 | 4 |
| Sep 11, 1998 | 30 | $327,115 | -63% | 405 | $808 | $8,062,632 | 5 |
| Sep 18, 1998 | 38 | $174,872 | -47% | 272 | $643 | $8,237,504 | 6 |
| Anne Heche | Beth Eastern | |
| Joaquin Phoenix | Lewis | |
| David Conrad | Tony | |
| Jada Pinkett Smith | M.J. Major | |
| Ming Lee | Mr. Chandran |
Leading
| Vince Vaughn | John 'Sheriff' Volgecherev |
| Vera Farmiga | Kerrie | |
| Raymond J. Barry | Sheriff's Father |
Production and Technical Credits
| Joseph Ruben | Director | |
| Wesley Strick | Screenwriter | |
| Bruce Robinson | Screenwriter | |
| Mark Mancina | Composer | |
| Jack Gill | Second Unit 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
| Opening Weekend: | $2,465,129 (29.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.39 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 965 opening theaters/985 max. theaters, 4.1 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $20,142,590 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 14th, 1998 (Wide) by Universal |
| MPA Rating: | R for language, drug content, some sexuality and a scene of violence |
| Running Time: | 112 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Foreign-Language Remake, Remake |
| Geographical setting: | Malaysia |
| Plot point: | Narcotics, Relationships Gone Wrong, Romance |
| Social setting: | Death Row |
| Subgenre: | Crime Drama |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 1998 | 14 | $2,465,129 | 965 | $2,555 | $2,465,129 | 1 | |
| Aug 21, 1998 | 16 | $1,423,289 | -42% | 985 | $1,445 | $5,134,731 | 2 |
| Aug 28, 1998 | 23 | $719,532 | -49% | 665 | $1,082 | $6,540,962 | 3 |
| Sep 4, 1998 | 27 | $753,341 | +5% | 605 | $1,245 | $7,597,508 | 4 |
| Sep 11, 1998 | 31 | $225,687 | -70% | 405 | $557 | $7,961,204 | 5 |
| Sep 18, 1998 | 39 | $123,610 | -45% | 272 | $454 | $8,186,242 | 6 |
| Sep 25, 1998 | 52 | $51,009 | -59% | 132 | $386 | $8,288,513 | 7 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 1998 | 14 | $3,711,442 | 965 | $3,846 | $3,711,442 | 1 | |
| Aug 21, 1998 | 17 | $2,109,988 | -43% | 985 | $2,142 | $5,821,430 | 2 |
| Aug 28, 1998 | 22 | $1,022,737 | -52% | 665 | $1,538 | $6,844,167 | 3 |
| Sep 4, 1998 | 28 | $891,350 | -13% | 605 | $1,473 | $7,735,517 | 4 |
| Sep 11, 1998 | 30 | $327,115 | -63% | 405 | $808 | $8,062,632 | 5 |
| Sep 18, 1998 | 38 | $174,872 | -47% | 272 | $643 | $8,237,504 | 6 |
| Anne Heche | Beth Eastern | |
| Joaquin Phoenix | Lewis | |
| David Conrad | Tony | |
| Jada Pinkett Smith | M.J. Major | |
| Ming Lee | Mr. Chandran |
Leading
| Vince Vaughn | John 'Sheriff' Volgecherev |
| Vera Farmiga | Kerrie | |
| Raymond J. Barry | Sheriff's Father |
Production and Technical Credits
| Joseph Ruben | Director | |
| Wesley Strick | Screenwriter | |
| Bruce Robinson | Screenwriter | |
| Mark Mancina | Composer | |
| Jack Gill | Second Unit 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.