Vertigo (1958)
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $3,200,000 | Details |
| International Box Office | $103,966 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $3,303,966 | |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $593,081 | |
| Total | $593,081 | |
| OpusData ID: 51440100 More info... | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
Metrics
| Legs: | 11.77 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 96.9% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | May 9th, 1958 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures October 28th, 1983 (Limited) by Paramount Pictures October 4th, 1996 (Limited) by Paramount Pictures, released as Vertigo (1958) (Re-Release) |
| International Releases: | January 13th, 1959 (Wide), released as A Mulher Que Viveu Duas Vezes (Portugal)
February 19th, 2016 (Wide) (South Korea) July 13th, 2018 (Limited), released as Vertigo (60th Anniversary) (United Kingdom) November 22nd, 2019 (Wide) (Italy) August 20th, 2020 (Wide) (New Zealand) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | October 1st, 2006 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG Rating is for 1983 Re-Issue of film from Universal City Studios, Inc. |
| Running Time: | 128 minutes |
| Plot point: | Accidental Death, Anxiety and Phobias, Death of a Spouse or Fiancée / Fiancé, Faked Suicide, Police Detective, Relationships Gone Wrong, Romance, Surprise Twist |
| Social setting: | Film Noir, Retirement |
| Subgenre: | Psychological Thriller |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 1983 | 31 | $10,783 | 2 | $5,392 | $10,783 | 1,330 | |
| Nov 18, 1983 | 33 | $26,602 | 5 | $5,320 | $41,959 | 1,333 | |
| Nov 25, 1983 | 32 | $37,570 | +41% | 5 | $7,514 | $105,305 | 1,334 |
| Dec 2, 1983 | 32 | $21,077 | -44% | 5 | $4,215 | $136,305 | 1,335 |
| Dec 9, 1983 | 25 | $14,521 | -31% | 7 | $2,074 | $157,852 | 1,336 |
| Dec 23, 1983 | 22 | $151,941 | 22 | $6,906 | $315,514 | 1,338 | |
| Dec 30, 1983 | 23 | $271,768 | +79% | 23 | $11,816 | $732,954 | 1,339 |
| Oct 11, 1996 | 41 | $103,564 | 2 | $51,782 | $172,245 | 2,006 | |
| Oct 18, 1996 | 26 | $186,258 | +80% | 5 | $37,252 | $412,616 | 2,007 |
| Oct 25, 1996 | 27 | $182,914 | -2% | 8 | $22,864 | $701,975 | 2,008 |
| Nov 1, 1996 | 31 | $182,665 | n/c | 9 | $20,296 | $975,112 | 2,009 |
| Nov 8, 1996 | 33 | $127,877 | -30% | 9 | $14,209 | $1,197,020 | 2,010 |
| Nov 15, 1996 | 34 | $96,101 | -25% | 14 | $6,864 | $1,376,911 | 2,011 |
| Nov 22, 1996 | 39 | $69,581 | -28% | 17 | $4,093 | $1,486,818 | 2,012 |
| Nov 29, 1996 | 34 | $98,206 | +41% | 20 | $4,910 | $1,599,265 | 2,013 |
| Dec 6, 1996 | 38 | $41,046 | -58% | 16 | $2,565 | $1,663,117 | 2,014 |
| Dec 13, 1996 | 47 | $20,045 | -51% | 11 | $1,822 | $1,699,342 | 2,015 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 1983 | 31 | $52,378 | 5 | $10,476 | $67,735 | 1,333 | |
| Nov 25, 1983 | 29 | $47,493 | -9% | 5 | $9,499 | $115,228 | 1,334 |
| Dec 2, 1983 | 22 | $28,103 | -41% | 5 | $5,621 | $143,331 | 1,335 |
| Dec 23, 1983 | 22 | $297,613 | 22 | $13,528 | $461,186 | 1,338 | |
| Oct 11, 1996 | 35 | $157,677 | 2 | $78,839 | $226,358 | 2,006 | |
| Oct 18, 1996 | 24 | $292,703 | +86% | 5 | $58,541 | $519,061 | 2,007 |
| Oct 25, 1996 | 24 | $273,386 | -7% | 8 | $34,173 | $792,447 | 2,008 |
| Nov 1, 1996 | 25 | $276,696 | +1% | 9 | $30,744 | $1,069,143 | 2,009 |
| Nov 8, 1996 | 31 | $211,667 | -24% | 9 | $23,519 | $1,280,810 | 2,010 |
| Nov 15, 1996 | 31 | $136,427 | -36% | 14 | $9,745 | $1,417,237 | 2,011 |
| Nov 22, 1996 | 36 | $83,822 | -39% | 17 | $4,931 | $1,501,059 | 2,012 |
| Nov 29, 1996 | 32 | $121,012 | +44% | 20 | $6,051 | $1,622,071 | 2,013 |
| Dec 6, 1996 | 36 | $57,226 | -53% | 16 | $3,577 | $1,679,297 | 2,014 |
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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 11/22/2019 | $4,020 | 12 | 12 | 12 | $16,592 | 12/1/2019 | |||
| New Zealand | 8/20/2020 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | $3,114 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Portugal | 1/13/1959 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | $12,264 | 7/28/2026 | |||
| South Korea | 2/19/2016 | $2,861 | 0 | 4 | 0 | $57,664 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| United Kingdom | 7/13/2018 | $14,332 | 14 | 14 | 14 | $14,332 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| International Total | $103,966 | 7/28/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| James Stewart | John 'Scottie" Ferguson | |
| Kim Novak | Madeleine Elster / Judy Barton |
Cameo
| Alfred Hitchcock | Man walking past boatyard |
Supporting
| Bess Flowers | Diner at Ernie's | |
| Barbara Bel Geddes | Midge Wood |
Production and Technical Credits
| Alfred Hitchcock | Director | |
| Alec Coppel | Screenwriter | |
| Samuel Taylor | Screenwriter | |
| Pierre Ayraud | Story Creator | |
| Pierre Boileau | Story Creator |
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
| Legs: | 11.77 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 96.9% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | May 9th, 1958 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures October 28th, 1983 (Limited) by Paramount Pictures October 4th, 1996 (Limited) by Paramount Pictures, released as Vertigo (1958) (Re-Release) |
| International Releases: | January 13th, 1959 (Wide), released as A Mulher Que Viveu Duas Vezes (Portugal)
February 19th, 2016 (Wide) (South Korea) July 13th, 2018 (Limited), released as Vertigo (60th Anniversary) (United Kingdom) November 22nd, 2019 (Wide) (Italy) August 20th, 2020 (Wide) (New Zealand) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | October 1st, 2006 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG Rating is for 1983 Re-Issue of film from Universal City Studios, Inc. |
| Running Time: | 128 minutes |
| Plot point: | Accidental Death, Anxiety and Phobias, Death of a Spouse or Fiancée / Fiancé, Faked Suicide, Police Detective, Relationships Gone Wrong, Romance, Surprise Twist |
| Social setting: | Film Noir, Retirement |
| Subgenre: | Psychological Thriller |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 1983 | 31 | $10,783 | 2 | $5,392 | $10,783 | 1,330 | |
| Nov 18, 1983 | 33 | $26,602 | 5 | $5,320 | $41,959 | 1,333 | |
| Nov 25, 1983 | 32 | $37,570 | +41% | 5 | $7,514 | $105,305 | 1,334 |
| Dec 2, 1983 | 32 | $21,077 | -44% | 5 | $4,215 | $136,305 | 1,335 |
| Dec 9, 1983 | 25 | $14,521 | -31% | 7 | $2,074 | $157,852 | 1,336 |
| Dec 23, 1983 | 22 | $151,941 | 22 | $6,906 | $315,514 | 1,338 | |
| Dec 30, 1983 | 23 | $271,768 | +79% | 23 | $11,816 | $732,954 | 1,339 |
| Oct 11, 1996 | 41 | $103,564 | 2 | $51,782 | $172,245 | 2,006 | |
| Oct 18, 1996 | 26 | $186,258 | +80% | 5 | $37,252 | $412,616 | 2,007 |
| Oct 25, 1996 | 27 | $182,914 | -2% | 8 | $22,864 | $701,975 | 2,008 |
| Nov 1, 1996 | 31 | $182,665 | n/c | 9 | $20,296 | $975,112 | 2,009 |
| Nov 8, 1996 | 33 | $127,877 | -30% | 9 | $14,209 | $1,197,020 | 2,010 |
| Nov 15, 1996 | 34 | $96,101 | -25% | 14 | $6,864 | $1,376,911 | 2,011 |
| Nov 22, 1996 | 39 | $69,581 | -28% | 17 | $4,093 | $1,486,818 | 2,012 |
| Nov 29, 1996 | 34 | $98,206 | +41% | 20 | $4,910 | $1,599,265 | 2,013 |
| Dec 6, 1996 | 38 | $41,046 | -58% | 16 | $2,565 | $1,663,117 | 2,014 |
| Dec 13, 1996 | 47 | $20,045 | -51% | 11 | $1,822 | $1,699,342 | 2,015 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 1983 | 31 | $52,378 | 5 | $10,476 | $67,735 | 1,333 | |
| Nov 25, 1983 | 29 | $47,493 | -9% | 5 | $9,499 | $115,228 | 1,334 |
| Dec 2, 1983 | 22 | $28,103 | -41% | 5 | $5,621 | $143,331 | 1,335 |
| Dec 23, 1983 | 22 | $297,613 | 22 | $13,528 | $461,186 | 1,338 | |
| Oct 11, 1996 | 35 | $157,677 | 2 | $78,839 | $226,358 | 2,006 | |
| Oct 18, 1996 | 24 | $292,703 | +86% | 5 | $58,541 | $519,061 | 2,007 |
| Oct 25, 1996 | 24 | $273,386 | -7% | 8 | $34,173 | $792,447 | 2,008 |
| Nov 1, 1996 | 25 | $276,696 | +1% | 9 | $30,744 | $1,069,143 | 2,009 |
| Nov 8, 1996 | 31 | $211,667 | -24% | 9 | $23,519 | $1,280,810 | 2,010 |
| Nov 15, 1996 | 31 | $136,427 | -36% | 14 | $9,745 | $1,417,237 | 2,011 |
| Nov 22, 1996 | 36 | $83,822 | -39% | 17 | $4,931 | $1,501,059 | 2,012 |
| Nov 29, 1996 | 32 | $121,012 | +44% | 20 | $6,051 | $1,622,071 | 2,013 |
| Dec 6, 1996 | 36 | $57,226 | -53% | 16 | $3,577 | $1,679,297 | 2,014 |
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 |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 11/22/2019 | $4,020 | 12 | 12 | 12 | $16,592 | 12/1/2019 | |||
| New Zealand | 8/20/2020 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | $3,114 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Portugal | 1/13/1959 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | $12,264 | 7/28/2026 | |||
| South Korea | 2/19/2016 | $2,861 | 0 | 4 | 0 | $57,664 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| United Kingdom | 7/13/2018 | $14,332 | 14 | 14 | 14 | $14,332 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| International Total | $103,966 | 7/28/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| James Stewart | John 'Scottie" Ferguson | |
| Kim Novak | Madeleine Elster / Judy Barton |
Cameo
| Alfred Hitchcock | Man walking past boatyard |
Supporting
| Bess Flowers | Diner at Ernie's | |
| Barbara Bel Geddes | Midge Wood |
Production and Technical Credits
| Alfred Hitchcock | Director | |
| Alec Coppel | Screenwriter | |
| Samuel Taylor | Screenwriter | |
| Pierre Ayraud | Story Creator | |
| Pierre Boileau | Story Creator |
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.