The War (1994)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $16,480,770 | Details |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $5,203,275 (31.6% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.17 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,155 opening theaters/1,537 max. theaters, 4.6 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $45,685,659 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | November 4th, 1994 (Wide) by Universal |
| Video Release: | June 23rd, 1996 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for the intense depiction of human struggle and conflict |
| Running Time: | 126 minutes |
| Plot point: | Accidental Injury, Bullies, Coma, Ex-soldier, Medical and Hospitals, PTSD, Twins, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent |
| Social setting: | Summer School, Vietnam War |
| Subgenre: | Family Drama |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 1994 | 3 | $5,203,275 | 1,155 | $4,505 | $5,203,275 | 1 | |
| Nov 11, 1994 | 6 | $3,555,555 | -32% | 1,513 | $2,350 | $10,081,440 | 2 |
| Nov 18, 1994 | 9 | $2,559,120 | -28% | 1,537 | $1,665 | $13,406,010 | 3 |
| Nov 25, 1994 | 14 | $1,129,425 | -56% | 1,221 | $925 | $15,300,650 | 4 |
| Dec 2, 1994 | 16 | $504,450 | -55% | 855 | $590 | $16,017,745 | 5 |
| Dec 9, 1994 | 20 | $194,805 | -61% | 481 | $405 | $16,320,560 | 6 |
| Dec 16, 1994 | 30 | $99,390 | -49% | 288 | $345 | $16,480,770 | 7 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 1994 | 4 | $6,525,885 | 1,155 | $5,650 | $6,525,885 | 1 | |
| Nov 11, 1994 | 6 | $4,321,005 | -34% | 1,513 | $2,856 | $10,846,890 | 2 |
| Nov 18, 1994 | 9 | $3,324,335 | -23% | 1,537 | $2,163 | $14,171,225 | 3 |
| Nov 25, 1994 | 14 | $1,342,070 | -60% | 1,221 | $1,099 | $15,513,295 | 4 |
| Dec 2, 1994 | 16 | $612,460 | -54% | 855 | $716 | $16,125,755 | 5 |
| Dec 9, 1994 | 19 | $255,625 | -58% | 481 | $531 | $16,381,380 | 6 |
| Elijah Wood | Stu Simmons |
Leading
| Kevin Costner | Stephen |
| Lucas Black | Ebb | |
| Mare Winningham | Lois Simmons | |
| Christine Baranski | Miss Strapford, School Teacher | |
| Bruce A. Young | Moe Henry | |
| Nick Searcy | John Ray Wilkens |
Production and Technical Credits
| Jon Avnet | Director | |
| Thomas Newman | Composer | |
| Karen O'Hara | Set Decorator |
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: | $5,203,275 (31.6% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.17 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,155 opening theaters/1,537 max. theaters, 4.6 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $45,685,659 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | November 4th, 1994 (Wide) by Universal |
| Video Release: | June 23rd, 1996 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for the intense depiction of human struggle and conflict |
| Running Time: | 126 minutes |
| Plot point: | Accidental Injury, Bullies, Coma, Ex-soldier, Medical and Hospitals, PTSD, Twins, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent |
| Social setting: | Summer School, Vietnam War |
| Subgenre: | Family Drama |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 1994 | 3 | $5,203,275 | 1,155 | $4,505 | $5,203,275 | 1 | |
| Nov 11, 1994 | 6 | $3,555,555 | -32% | 1,513 | $2,350 | $10,081,440 | 2 |
| Nov 18, 1994 | 9 | $2,559,120 | -28% | 1,537 | $1,665 | $13,406,010 | 3 |
| Nov 25, 1994 | 14 | $1,129,425 | -56% | 1,221 | $925 | $15,300,650 | 4 |
| Dec 2, 1994 | 16 | $504,450 | -55% | 855 | $590 | $16,017,745 | 5 |
| Dec 9, 1994 | 20 | $194,805 | -61% | 481 | $405 | $16,320,560 | 6 |
| Dec 16, 1994 | 30 | $99,390 | -49% | 288 | $345 | $16,480,770 | 7 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 1994 | 4 | $6,525,885 | 1,155 | $5,650 | $6,525,885 | 1 | |
| Nov 11, 1994 | 6 | $4,321,005 | -34% | 1,513 | $2,856 | $10,846,890 | 2 |
| Nov 18, 1994 | 9 | $3,324,335 | -23% | 1,537 | $2,163 | $14,171,225 | 3 |
| Nov 25, 1994 | 14 | $1,342,070 | -60% | 1,221 | $1,099 | $15,513,295 | 4 |
| Dec 2, 1994 | 16 | $612,460 | -54% | 855 | $716 | $16,125,755 | 5 |
| Dec 9, 1994 | 19 | $255,625 | -58% | 481 | $531 | $16,381,380 | 6 |
| Elijah Wood | Stu Simmons |
Leading
| Kevin Costner | Stephen |
| Lucas Black | Ebb | |
| Mare Winningham | Lois Simmons | |
| Christine Baranski | Miss Strapford, School Teacher | |
| Bruce A. Young | Moe Henry | |
| Nick Searcy | John Ray Wilkens |
Production and Technical Credits
| Jon Avnet | Director | |
| Thomas Newman | Composer | |
| Karen O'Hara | Set Decorator |
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.