Thunderheart (1992)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $22,660,758 | Details |
| International Box Office | $90 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $22,660,848 | |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $4,507,425 (19.9% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 5.03 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,035 opening theaters/1,097 max. theaters, 2.9 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $61,757,384 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 1st, 1992 (Wide) by Sony/TriStar |
| International Releases: | May 29th, 2025 (Limited) (New Zealand) |
| Video Release: | September 30th, 1997 by TriStar Pictures Video |
| MPA Rating: | R for language, and for some areas of violence. |
| Running Time: | 119 minutes |
| Plot point: | Corrupt Cops, Faked Suicide, FBI, Government Corruption, Murder Mystery, Native Americans, Political Activist |
| Subgenre: | Crime Thriller |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Tri-Star Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 1992 | 5 | $4,507,425 | 1,035 | $4,355 | $4,507,425 | 1 | |
| Apr 10, 1992 | 8 | $3,324,500 | -26% | 1,090 | $3,050 | $9,154,655 | 2 |
| Apr 17, 1992 | 10 | $2,303,700 | -31% | 1,097 | $2,100 | $12,720,575 | 3 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 1992 | 5 | $5,830,155 | 1,035 | $5,633 | $5,830,155 | 2 | |
| Apr 10, 1992 | 7 | $4,586,720 | -21% | 1,090 | $4,208 | $10,416,875 | 3 |
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 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 5/29/2025 | $90 | 1 | 1 | 0 | $90 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| International Total | $90 | 4/4/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
| Val Kilmer | Ray Levoi | |
| Graham Greene | Walter Crow Horse | |
| Sam Shepard | Frank Coutelle | |
| Fred Ward | Jack Milton | |
| Fred Dalton Thompson | William Dawes |
Production and Technical Credits
| Michael Apted | Director | |
| John Fusco | Screenwriter | |
| James Horner | Composer |
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: | $4,507,425 (19.9% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 5.03 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,035 opening theaters/1,097 max. theaters, 2.9 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $61,757,384 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 1st, 1992 (Wide) by Sony/TriStar |
| International Releases: | May 29th, 2025 (Limited) (New Zealand) |
| Video Release: | September 30th, 1997 by TriStar Pictures Video |
| MPA Rating: | R for language, and for some areas of violence. |
| Running Time: | 119 minutes |
| Plot point: | Corrupt Cops, Faked Suicide, FBI, Government Corruption, Murder Mystery, Native Americans, Political Activist |
| Subgenre: | Crime Thriller |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Tri-Star Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 1992 | 5 | $4,507,425 | 1,035 | $4,355 | $4,507,425 | 1 | |
| Apr 10, 1992 | 8 | $3,324,500 | -26% | 1,090 | $3,050 | $9,154,655 | 2 |
| Apr 17, 1992 | 10 | $2,303,700 | -31% | 1,097 | $2,100 | $12,720,575 | 3 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 1992 | 5 | $5,830,155 | 1,035 | $5,633 | $5,830,155 | 2 | |
| Apr 10, 1992 | 7 | $4,586,720 | -21% | 1,090 | $4,208 | $10,416,875 | 3 |
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 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 5/29/2025 | $90 | 1 | 1 | 0 | $90 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| International Total | $90 | 4/4/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
| Val Kilmer | Ray Levoi | |
| Graham Greene | Walter Crow Horse | |
| Sam Shepard | Frank Coutelle | |
| Fred Ward | Jack Milton | |
| Fred Dalton Thompson | William Dawes |
Production and Technical Credits
| Michael Apted | Director | |
| John Fusco | Screenwriter | |
| James Horner | Composer |
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.