Thelma & Louise (1991)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $45,361,000 | Details |
| International Box Office | $218,931 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $45,579,931 | |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $300 | |
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $602,235 | |
| Total | $602,535 | |
| OpusData ID: 12230100 More info... | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $6,101,297 (13.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 7.43 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 99.5% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,179 opening theaters/1,180 max. theaters, 6.7 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $121,860,545 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | May 24th, 1991 (Wide) by MGM |
| International Releases: | July 12th, 1991 (Wide) (United Kingdom)
August 22nd, 1991 (Wide) (Australia) November 27th, 1993 (Wide), released as Thelma and Louise (South Korea) November 12th, 2020 (Wide) (New Zealand) June 2nd, 2023 (Limited) (4K Restoration) (United Kingdom) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | November 19th, 1997 by MGM Video |
| MPA Rating: | R for strong language, and for some violence and sensuality. |
| Running Time: | 128 minutes |
| Plot point: | Fugitive / On the Run, Killing in Self Defence, Road Trip, Sex Crimes |
| Subgenre: | Crime Drama |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Pathe Entertainment |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 1991 | 4 | $6,101,297 | 1,179 | $5,175 | $6,101,297 | 1 | |
| May 31, 1991 | 4 | $4,160,599 | -32% | 1,180 | $3,526 | $11,903,937 | 2 |
| Jun 7, 1991 | 7 | $3,020,516 | -27% | 1,180 | $2,560 | $16,995,174 | 3 |
| Jun 14, 1991 | 8 | $2,488,637 | -18% | 1,180 | $2,109 | $21,130,012 | 4 |
| Jun 21, 1991 | 10 | $2,627,712 | +6% | 1,166 | $2,254 | $25,417,359 | 5 |
| Jun 28, 1991 | 8 | $2,220,944 | -15% | 1,081 | $2,055 | $29,125,014 | 6 |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 10 | $2,045,721 | -8% | 907 | $2,255 | $32,506,805 | 7 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 1991 | 4 | $7,743,338 | 1,179 | $6,568 | $7,743,338 | 1 | |
| May 31, 1991 | 4 | $6,231,320 | -20% | 1,180 | $5,281 | $13,974,658 | 2 |
| Jun 7, 1991 | 7 | $4,666,717 | -25% | 1,180 | $3,955 | $18,641,375 | 3 |
| Jun 14, 1991 | 8 | $4,148,272 | -11% | 1,180 | $3,515 | $22,789,647 | 4 |
| Jun 21, 1991 | 9 | $4,114,423 | -1% | 1,166 | $3,529 | $26,904,070 | 5 |
| Jun 28, 1991 | 7 | $3,557,014 | -14% | 1,081 | $3,290 | $30,461,084 | 6 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 8/22/1991 | $0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | $1,748 | 4/2/2021 | |||
| New Zealand | 11/12/2020 | $458 | 1 | 1 | 7 | $3,042 | 6/23/2026 | |||
| South Korea | 11/27/1993 | $0 | 0 | 106 | 178 | $214,141 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| International Total | $218,931 | 6/23/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $6,101,297 (13.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 7.43 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 99.5% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,179 opening theaters/1,180 max. theaters, 6.7 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $121,860,545 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | May 24th, 1991 (Wide) by MGM |
| International Releases: | July 12th, 1991 (Wide) (United Kingdom)
August 22nd, 1991 (Wide) (Australia) November 27th, 1993 (Wide), released as Thelma and Louise (South Korea) November 12th, 2020 (Wide) (New Zealand) June 2nd, 2023 (Limited) (4K Restoration) (United Kingdom) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | November 19th, 1997 by MGM Video |
| MPA Rating: | R for strong language, and for some violence and sensuality. |
| Running Time: | 128 minutes |
| Plot point: | Fugitive / On the Run, Killing in Self Defence, Road Trip, Sex Crimes |
| Subgenre: | Crime Drama |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Pathe Entertainment |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 1991 | 4 | $6,101,297 | 1,179 | $5,175 | $6,101,297 | 1 | |
| May 31, 1991 | 4 | $4,160,599 | -32% | 1,180 | $3,526 | $11,903,937 | 2 |
| Jun 7, 1991 | 7 | $3,020,516 | -27% | 1,180 | $2,560 | $16,995,174 | 3 |
| Jun 14, 1991 | 8 | $2,488,637 | -18% | 1,180 | $2,109 | $21,130,012 | 4 |
| Jun 21, 1991 | 10 | $2,627,712 | +6% | 1,166 | $2,254 | $25,417,359 | 5 |
| Jun 28, 1991 | 8 | $2,220,944 | -15% | 1,081 | $2,055 | $29,125,014 | 6 |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 10 | $2,045,721 | -8% | 907 | $2,255 | $32,506,805 | 7 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 1991 | 4 | $7,743,338 | 1,179 | $6,568 | $7,743,338 | 1 | |
| May 31, 1991 | 4 | $6,231,320 | -20% | 1,180 | $5,281 | $13,974,658 | 2 |
| Jun 7, 1991 | 7 | $4,666,717 | -25% | 1,180 | $3,955 | $18,641,375 | 3 |
| Jun 14, 1991 | 8 | $4,148,272 | -11% | 1,180 | $3,515 | $22,789,647 | 4 |
| Jun 21, 1991 | 9 | $4,114,423 | -1% | 1,166 | $3,529 | $26,904,070 | 5 |
| Jun 28, 1991 | 7 | $3,557,014 | -14% | 1,081 | $3,290 | $30,461,084 | 6 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 8/22/1991 | $0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | $1,748 | 4/2/2021 | |||
| New Zealand | 11/12/2020 | $458 | 1 | 1 | 7 | $3,042 | 6/23/2026 | |||
| South Korea | 11/27/1993 | $0 | 0 | 106 | 178 | $214,141 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| International Total | $218,931 | 6/23/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.