Strictly Ballroom (1992)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $11,738,000 | Details |
| International Box Office | $830,391 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $12,568,391 | |
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
A top ballroom dancer pairs with a plain, left-footed local girl when his maverick style earns him the disdain of his more conventionally-minded colleagues. Together, the team gives it their all and makes dreams of the National Championship title come true.
Metrics
| Legs: | 18.99 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 93.4% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $32,066,847 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | February 1st, 1993 (Wide) by Miramax |
| International Releases: | August 21st, 1992 (Wide) (Australia)
December 18th, 1992 (Limited) (New Zealand) May 1st, 2025 (Limited) (New Zealand) June 12th, 2026 (Limited) (4K Restoration) (United Kingdom) |
| Video Release: | April 30th, 2013 by Lionsgate Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG for mild language and sensuality. |
| Running Time: | 95 minutes |
| Franchise: | The Red Curtain Trilogy |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Breaking the Fourth Wall, Intertitle, Posthumous Release |
| Plot point: | Dancing, Non-Chronological, Performing Arts, Romance, Tournament, Ugly Duckling, Underdog |
| Source material: | Novel or Other Work Adapted by Author |
| Subgenre: | Comedy Drama |
| Source: | Based on Play |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | M & A Film, AFFC, Beyond Films |
| Production Countries: | Australia |
| Languages: | English, Spanish |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 1993 | 20 | $588,900 | 75 | $7,852 | $1,447,129 | 5 | |
| Mar 12, 1993 | 18 | $618,248 | +5% | 100 | $6,182 | $2,266,752 | 6 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 1993 | 20 | $790,275 | 75 | $10,537 | $1,648,504 | 6 |
Synopsis
A top ballroom dancer pairs with a plain, left-footed local girl when his maverick style earns him the disdain of his more conventionally-minded colleagues. Together, the team gives it their all and makes dreams of the National Championship title come true.
Metrics
| Legs: | 18.99 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 93.4% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $32,066,847 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | February 1st, 1993 (Wide) by Miramax |
| International Releases: | August 21st, 1992 (Wide) (Australia)
December 18th, 1992 (Limited) (New Zealand) May 1st, 2025 (Limited) (New Zealand) June 12th, 2026 (Limited) (4K Restoration) (United Kingdom) |
| Video Release: | April 30th, 2013 by Lionsgate Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG for mild language and sensuality. |
| Running Time: | 95 minutes |
| Franchise: | The Red Curtain Trilogy |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Breaking the Fourth Wall, Intertitle, Posthumous Release |
| Plot point: | Dancing, Non-Chronological, Performing Arts, Romance, Tournament, Ugly Duckling, Underdog |
| Source material: | Novel or Other Work Adapted by Author |
| Subgenre: | Comedy Drama |
| Source: | Based on Play |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | M & A Film, AFFC, Beyond Films |
| Production Countries: | Australia |
| Languages: | English, Spanish |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 1993 | 20 | $588,900 | 75 | $7,852 | $1,447,129 | 5 | |
| Mar 12, 1993 | 18 | $618,248 | +5% | 100 | $6,182 | $2,266,752 | 6 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 1993 | 20 | $790,275 | 75 | $10,537 | $1,648,504 | 6 |