Total Recall (1990)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $119,394,839 | Details |
| International Box Office | $142,004,845 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $261,399,684 | |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $1,538,406 | |
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $3,524,993 | |
| Total | $5,063,399 | |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $25,533,700 (21.4% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.68 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 45.7% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $65,000,000 (worldwide box office is 4.0 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 2,060 opening theaters/2,131 max. theaters, 7.0 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $319,975,248 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | June 1st, 1990 (Wide) by Sony Pictures August 10th, 2012 (Limited) by Rialto Pictures |
| International Releases: | July 27th, 1990 (Wide) (United Kingdom)
April 9th, 1992 (Wide) (Czech Republic) June 6th, 1992 (Wide), released as Вспомнить всё (Russia (CIS)) November 5th, 2020 (Wide) (Australia) November 20th, 2020 (Wide), released as Desafio total (Spain) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | November 1st, 1990 by Carolco Home Video |
| MPA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 113 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Remade, Visual Effects |
| Plot point: | Corporate Malfeasance, Double Agent, Dream Sequence, Dwarfism, Faulty Memory, Mutants, Prostitution, Psychics, Surprise Twist |
| Social setting: | Film Noir, Rebellion |
| Subgenre: | Action Thriller |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Action |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Carolco Pictures, Ronald Shusett, Tri-Star Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 1990 | 1 | $25,533,700 | 2,060 | $12,395 | $25,533,700 | 1 | |
| Jun 8, 1990 | 2 | $15,061,380 | -41% | 2,076 | $7,255 | $51,142,280 | 2 |
| Jun 15, 1990 | 3 | $10,223,600 | -32% | 2,095 | $4,880 | $67,625,020 | 3 |
| Jun 22, 1990 | 3 | $8,278,935 | -19% | 2,131 | $3,885 | $81,424,287 | 4 |
| Jun 29, 1990 | 4 | $6,000,660 | -28% | 1,961 | $3,060 | $91,548,425 | 5 |
| Jul 6, 1990 | 5 | $4,217,240 | -30% | 1,787 | $2,360 | $99,207,220 | 6 |
| Jul 13, 1990 | 8 | $3,218,325 | -24% | 1,551 | $2,075 | $104,855,865 | 7 |
| Jul 20, 1990 | 10 | $2,154,810 | -33% | 1,302 | $1,655 | $108,569,430 | 8 |
| Aug 10, 2012 | 72 | $5,788 | 1 | $5,788 | $108,575,218 | 1,159 | |
| Aug 24, 2012 | 75 | $5,511 | 1 | $5,511 | $108,580,729 | 1,161 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 1990 | 1 | $36,080,900 | 2,060 | $17,515 | $36,080,900 | 1 | |
| Jun 8, 1990 | 2 | $21,320,520 | -41% | 2,076 | $10,270 | $57,401,420 | 2 |
| Jun 15, 1990 | 3 | $15,743,932 | -26% | 2,095 | $7,515 | $73,145,352 | 3 |
| Jun 22, 1990 | 3 | $12,402,413 | -21% | 2,131 | $5,820 | $85,547,765 | 4 |
| Jun 29, 1990 | 5 | $9,442,215 | -24% | 1,961 | $4,815 | $94,989,980 | 5 |
| Jul 6, 1990 | 5 | $6,647,560 | -30% | 1,787 | $3,720 | $101,637,540 | 6 |
| Jul 13, 1990 | 8 | $4,777,080 | -28% | 1,551 | $3,080 | $106,414,620 | 7 |
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 | 11/5/2020 | $1,530 | 4 | 2 | 52 | $21,658 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Czech Republic | 4/9/1992 | $0 | 0 | 31 | 31 | $21,325 | 4/6/2026 | |||
| Russia (CIS) | 6/6/1992 | $0 | 0 | 192 | 192 | $45,247 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Spain | 11/20/2020 | $8,112 | 49 | 49 | 49 | $8,112 | 11/30/2020 | |||
| United Kingdom | 7/27/1990 | $0 | 0 | 31 | 31 | $3,119 | 12/11/2020 | |||
| Rest of World | $141,905,384 | |||||||||
| International Total | $142,004,845 | 4/6/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Arnold Schwarzenegger | Quaid |
Supporting
| Rachel Ticotin | Melina | |
| Sharon Stone | Lori | |
| Michael Ironside | Richter | |
| Ronny Cox | Vilos Cohaagen | |
| Robert Costanzo | Harry | |
| Bob Bergen | Additional Voice | |
| Marshall Bell | George / Kuato | |
| Mel Johnson Jr | Benny | |
| Ray Baker | Bob McClane | |
| Roy Brocksmith | Dr. Edgemar | |
| David Knell | Ernie | |
| Dean Norris | Tony | |
| Rosemary Dunsmore | Dr. Lull | |
| Mark Carlton | Bartender | |
| Alexia Robinson | Tiffany | |
| Debbie Lee Carrington | Thumbelina | |
| Lycia Naff | Mary | |
| Chuck Sloan | Scientist | |
| Michael LaGuardia | Stevens | |
| Pricilla Allen | Fat Lady | |
| Marc Alaimo | Everett | |
| Ken Gilden | Hotel Clerk | |
| Michael Gregory | Rebel Lieutenant | |
| Ken Strausbaugh | Immigration Officer | |
| Robert Picardo | Johnnycab | |
| Mickey Jones | Burly Miner | |
| Parker Whitman | Martian Husband | |
| Ellen Gollas | Martian Wife | |
| Gloria Dorson | Woman in Phone Booth | |
| Erika Carlson | Miss Lonelyhearts | |
| Bob Tzudiker | Doctor | |
| Benny Corral | Punk Cabbie | |
| Dave Nicolson | Scientist | |
| Erik Cord | Lab Assistant | |
| Frank Kopyc | Technician | |
| Paul McClure | Newscaster | |
| Rebecca Ruth | Reporter | |
| Milt Tarver | Commercial Announcer | |
| Roger Cudney | Agent | |
| Sasha Rionda | Mutant Child | |
| Monica Steuer | Mutant Mother | |
| Linda Howell | Tennis Pro |
Production and Technical Credits
| Paul Verhoeven | Director | |
| Buzz Feitshans | Producer | |
| Ronald Shusett | Producer | |
| Ronald Shusett | Screen Story by | |
| Dan O’Bannon | Screen Story by | |
| Jon Povill | Screen Story by | |
| Gary Goldman | Screenwriter | |
| Ronald Shusett | Screenwriter | |
| Dan O’Bannon | Screenwriter | |
| Philip K. Dick | Story inspired by the short story “We Can Remember It For You Wholesale” by | |
| Andrew G. Vajna | Executive Producer | |
| Mario Kassar | Executive Producer | |
| Jost Vacano | Director of Photography | |
| Frank J. Urioste | Editor | |
| Jerry Goldsmith | 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: | $25,533,700 (21.4% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.68 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 45.7% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $65,000,000 (worldwide box office is 4.0 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 2,060 opening theaters/2,131 max. theaters, 7.0 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $319,975,248 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | June 1st, 1990 (Wide) by Sony Pictures August 10th, 2012 (Limited) by Rialto Pictures |
| International Releases: | July 27th, 1990 (Wide) (United Kingdom)
April 9th, 1992 (Wide) (Czech Republic) June 6th, 1992 (Wide), released as Вспомнить всё (Russia (CIS)) November 5th, 2020 (Wide) (Australia) November 20th, 2020 (Wide), released as Desafio total (Spain) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | November 1st, 1990 by Carolco Home Video |
| MPA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 113 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Remade, Visual Effects |
| Plot point: | Corporate Malfeasance, Double Agent, Dream Sequence, Dwarfism, Faulty Memory, Mutants, Prostitution, Psychics, Surprise Twist |
| Social setting: | Film Noir, Rebellion |
| Subgenre: | Action Thriller |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Action |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Carolco Pictures, Ronald Shusett, Tri-Star Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 1990 | 1 | $25,533,700 | 2,060 | $12,395 | $25,533,700 | 1 | |
| Jun 8, 1990 | 2 | $15,061,380 | -41% | 2,076 | $7,255 | $51,142,280 | 2 |
| Jun 15, 1990 | 3 | $10,223,600 | -32% | 2,095 | $4,880 | $67,625,020 | 3 |
| Jun 22, 1990 | 3 | $8,278,935 | -19% | 2,131 | $3,885 | $81,424,287 | 4 |
| Jun 29, 1990 | 4 | $6,000,660 | -28% | 1,961 | $3,060 | $91,548,425 | 5 |
| Jul 6, 1990 | 5 | $4,217,240 | -30% | 1,787 | $2,360 | $99,207,220 | 6 |
| Jul 13, 1990 | 8 | $3,218,325 | -24% | 1,551 | $2,075 | $104,855,865 | 7 |
| Jul 20, 1990 | 10 | $2,154,810 | -33% | 1,302 | $1,655 | $108,569,430 | 8 |
| Aug 10, 2012 | 72 | $5,788 | 1 | $5,788 | $108,575,218 | 1,159 | |
| Aug 24, 2012 | 75 | $5,511 | 1 | $5,511 | $108,580,729 | 1,161 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 1990 | 1 | $36,080,900 | 2,060 | $17,515 | $36,080,900 | 1 | |
| Jun 8, 1990 | 2 | $21,320,520 | -41% | 2,076 | $10,270 | $57,401,420 | 2 |
| Jun 15, 1990 | 3 | $15,743,932 | -26% | 2,095 | $7,515 | $73,145,352 | 3 |
| Jun 22, 1990 | 3 | $12,402,413 | -21% | 2,131 | $5,820 | $85,547,765 | 4 |
| Jun 29, 1990 | 5 | $9,442,215 | -24% | 1,961 | $4,815 | $94,989,980 | 5 |
| Jul 6, 1990 | 5 | $6,647,560 | -30% | 1,787 | $3,720 | $101,637,540 | 6 |
| Jul 13, 1990 | 8 | $4,777,080 | -28% | 1,551 | $3,080 | $106,414,620 | 7 |
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 | 11/5/2020 | $1,530 | 4 | 2 | 52 | $21,658 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Czech Republic | 4/9/1992 | $0 | 0 | 31 | 31 | $21,325 | 4/6/2026 | |||
| Russia (CIS) | 6/6/1992 | $0 | 0 | 192 | 192 | $45,247 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Spain | 11/20/2020 | $8,112 | 49 | 49 | 49 | $8,112 | 11/30/2020 | |||
| United Kingdom | 7/27/1990 | $0 | 0 | 31 | 31 | $3,119 | 12/11/2020 | |||
| Rest of World | $141,905,384 | |||||||||
| International Total | $142,004,845 | 4/6/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Arnold Schwarzenegger | Quaid |
Supporting
| Rachel Ticotin | Melina | |
| Sharon Stone | Lori | |
| Michael Ironside | Richter | |
| Ronny Cox | Vilos Cohaagen | |
| Robert Costanzo | Harry | |
| Bob Bergen | Additional Voice | |
| Marshall Bell | George / Kuato | |
| Mel Johnson Jr | Benny | |
| Ray Baker | Bob McClane | |
| Roy Brocksmith | Dr. Edgemar | |
| David Knell | Ernie | |
| Dean Norris | Tony | |
| Rosemary Dunsmore | Dr. Lull | |
| Mark Carlton | Bartender | |
| Alexia Robinson | Tiffany | |
| Debbie Lee Carrington | Thumbelina | |
| Lycia Naff | Mary | |
| Chuck Sloan | Scientist | |
| Michael LaGuardia | Stevens | |
| Pricilla Allen | Fat Lady | |
| Marc Alaimo | Everett | |
| Ken Gilden | Hotel Clerk | |
| Michael Gregory | Rebel Lieutenant | |
| Ken Strausbaugh | Immigration Officer | |
| Robert Picardo | Johnnycab | |
| Mickey Jones | Burly Miner | |
| Parker Whitman | Martian Husband | |
| Ellen Gollas | Martian Wife | |
| Gloria Dorson | Woman in Phone Booth | |
| Erika Carlson | Miss Lonelyhearts | |
| Bob Tzudiker | Doctor | |
| Benny Corral | Punk Cabbie | |
| Dave Nicolson | Scientist | |
| Erik Cord | Lab Assistant | |
| Frank Kopyc | Technician | |
| Paul McClure | Newscaster | |
| Rebecca Ruth | Reporter | |
| Milt Tarver | Commercial Announcer | |
| Roger Cudney | Agent | |
| Sasha Rionda | Mutant Child | |
| Monica Steuer | Mutant Mother | |
| Linda Howell | Tennis Pro |
Production and Technical Credits
| Paul Verhoeven | Director | |
| Buzz Feitshans | Producer | |
| Ronald Shusett | Producer | |
| Ronald Shusett | Screen Story by | |
| Dan O’Bannon | Screen Story by | |
| Jon Povill | Screen Story by | |
| Gary Goldman | Screenwriter | |
| Ronald Shusett | Screenwriter | |
| Dan O’Bannon | Screenwriter | |
| Philip K. Dick | Story inspired by the short story “We Can Remember It For You Wholesale” by | |
| Andrew G. Vajna | Executive Producer | |
| Mario Kassar | Executive Producer | |
| Jost Vacano | Director of Photography | |
| Frank J. Urioste | Editor | |
| Jerry Goldsmith | 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.