The Spitfire Grill (1996)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $12,592,203 | Details |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $150,049 (1.2% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.70 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 17 opening theaters/1,247 max. theaters, 4.6 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $32,221,217 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 23rd, 1996 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for thematic elements |
| Running Time: | 117 minutes |
| Plot point: | Dysfunctional Family, Ex-soldier, Life on the Outside, Money Troubles, Restaurants |
| Social setting: | Life in a Small Town |
| Subgenre: | Life Drama |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 1996 | 36 | $150,049 | 17 | $8,826 | $150,049 | 1 | |
| Aug 30, 1996 | 36 | $241,353 | +61% | 18 | $13,409 | $474,861 | 2 |
| Sep 6, 1996 | 5 | $3,403,750 | +1,310% | 1,047 | $3,251 | $3,942,534 | 3 |
| Sep 13, 1996 | 8 | $2,433,327 | -29% | 336 | $7,242 | $7,505,043 | 4 |
| Sep 20, 1996 | 11 | $1,351,254 | -44% | 1,247 | $1,084 | $9,601,506 | 5 |
| Sep 27, 1996 | 13 | $1,025,392 | -24% | 1,216 | $843 | $11,002,823 | 6 |
| Oct 4, 1996 | 17 | $518,438 | -49% | 803 | $646 | $11,833,876 | 7 |
| Oct 11, 1996 | 23 | $294,249 | -43% | 460 | $640 | $12,301,244 | 8 |
| Oct 18, 1996 | 39 | $83,733 | -72% | 286 | $293 | $12,443,788 | 9 |
| Nov 29, 1996 | 48 | $52,248 | 296 | $177 | $12,592,203 | 15 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 1996 | 36 | $233,508 | 17 | $13,736 | $233,508 | 1 | |
| Aug 30, 1996 | 36 | $305,276 | +31% | 18 | $16,960 | $538,784 | 2 |
| Sep 6, 1996 | 5 | $4,532,932 | +1,385% | 1,047 | $4,329 | $5,071,716 | 3 |
| Sep 13, 1996 | 8 | $3,178,536 | -30% | 336 | $9,460 | $8,250,252 | 4 |
| Sep 20, 1996 | 11 | $1,727,179 | -46% | 1,247 | $1,385 | $9,977,431 | 5 |
| Sep 27, 1996 | 11 | $1,338,007 | -23% | 1,216 | $1,100 | $11,315,438 | 6 |
| Oct 4, 1996 | 18 | $691,557 | -48% | 803 | $861 | $12,006,995 | 7 |
| Oct 11, 1996 | 23 | $353,060 | -49% | 460 | $768 | $12,360,055 | 8 |
Leading
| Alison Elliott | Percy Talbott | |
| Ellen Burstyn | Hannah Ferguson |
| Will Patton | Nahum Goddard | |
| Marcia Gay Harden | Shelby Goddard |
Production and Technical Credits
| Lee David Zlotoff | Director | |
| Lee David Zlotoff | 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: | $150,049 (1.2% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.70 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 17 opening theaters/1,247 max. theaters, 4.6 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $32,221,217 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 23rd, 1996 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for thematic elements |
| Running Time: | 117 minutes |
| Plot point: | Dysfunctional Family, Ex-soldier, Life on the Outside, Money Troubles, Restaurants |
| Social setting: | Life in a Small Town |
| Subgenre: | Life Drama |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 1996 | 36 | $150,049 | 17 | $8,826 | $150,049 | 1 | |
| Aug 30, 1996 | 36 | $241,353 | +61% | 18 | $13,409 | $474,861 | 2 |
| Sep 6, 1996 | 5 | $3,403,750 | +1,310% | 1,047 | $3,251 | $3,942,534 | 3 |
| Sep 13, 1996 | 8 | $2,433,327 | -29% | 336 | $7,242 | $7,505,043 | 4 |
| Sep 20, 1996 | 11 | $1,351,254 | -44% | 1,247 | $1,084 | $9,601,506 | 5 |
| Sep 27, 1996 | 13 | $1,025,392 | -24% | 1,216 | $843 | $11,002,823 | 6 |
| Oct 4, 1996 | 17 | $518,438 | -49% | 803 | $646 | $11,833,876 | 7 |
| Oct 11, 1996 | 23 | $294,249 | -43% | 460 | $640 | $12,301,244 | 8 |
| Oct 18, 1996 | 39 | $83,733 | -72% | 286 | $293 | $12,443,788 | 9 |
| Nov 29, 1996 | 48 | $52,248 | 296 | $177 | $12,592,203 | 15 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 1996 | 36 | $233,508 | 17 | $13,736 | $233,508 | 1 | |
| Aug 30, 1996 | 36 | $305,276 | +31% | 18 | $16,960 | $538,784 | 2 |
| Sep 6, 1996 | 5 | $4,532,932 | +1,385% | 1,047 | $4,329 | $5,071,716 | 3 |
| Sep 13, 1996 | 8 | $3,178,536 | -30% | 336 | $9,460 | $8,250,252 | 4 |
| Sep 20, 1996 | 11 | $1,727,179 | -46% | 1,247 | $1,385 | $9,977,431 | 5 |
| Sep 27, 1996 | 11 | $1,338,007 | -23% | 1,216 | $1,100 | $11,315,438 | 6 |
| Oct 4, 1996 | 18 | $691,557 | -48% | 803 | $861 | $12,006,995 | 7 |
| Oct 11, 1996 | 23 | $353,060 | -49% | 460 | $768 | $12,360,055 | 8 |
Leading
| Alison Elliott | Percy Talbott | |
| Ellen Burstyn | Hannah Ferguson |
| Will Patton | Nahum Goddard | |
| Marcia Gay Harden | Shelby Goddard |
Production and Technical Credits
| Lee David Zlotoff | Director | |
| Lee David Zlotoff | 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.