The Wild Life (1984)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $9,500,000 | Details |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $4,001,400 (42.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.37 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,140 opening theaters/1,142 max. theaters, 3.3 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $31,977,668 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | September 28th, 1984 (Wide) |
| Video Release: | May 29th, 2014 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 97 minutes |
| Plot point: | Coming of Age |
| Subgenre: | Comedy Drama |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 1984 | 2 | $4,001,400 | 1,140 | $3,510 | $4,001,400 | 1 | |
| Oct 5, 1984 | 6 | $2,281,525 | -43% | 1,142 | $1,998 | $7,093,446 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 1984 | 10 | $1,171,061 | -49% | 909 | $1,288 | $8,629,301 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 1984 | 17 | $537,000 | -54% | 600 | $895 | $9,453,750 | 4 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 1984 | 2 | $4,811,921 | 1,140 | $4,221 | $4,811,921 | 1 | |
| Oct 5, 1984 | 5 | $2,646,319 | -45% | 1,142 | $2,317 | $7,458,240 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 1984 | 10 | $1,458,510 | -45% | 909 | $1,605 | $8,916,750 | 3 |
Lead Ensemble Member
| Christopher Penn | Tom Drake | |
| Lea Thompson | Anita | |
| Ilan Mitchell-Smith | Jim Conrad | |
| Jenny Wright | Eileen | |
| Eric Stoltz | Bill Conrad |
Supporting
| Rick Moranis | Harry | |
| Hart Bochner | David Curtiss | |
| Randy Quaid | Charlie | |
| Cameron Crowe | Cop #2 | |
| Jack Kehoe | Mr. Parker | |
| Sherilyn Fenn | Penny Harlin | |
| Ben Stein | Surplus Salesman |
Production and Technical Credits
| Art Linson | Director | |
| Cameron Crowe | Screenwriter | |
| Marilyn Vance | Costume Designer |
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: | $4,001,400 (42.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.37 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,140 opening theaters/1,142 max. theaters, 3.3 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $31,977,668 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | September 28th, 1984 (Wide) |
| Video Release: | May 29th, 2014 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 97 minutes |
| Plot point: | Coming of Age |
| Subgenre: | Comedy Drama |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 1984 | 2 | $4,001,400 | 1,140 | $3,510 | $4,001,400 | 1 | |
| Oct 5, 1984 | 6 | $2,281,525 | -43% | 1,142 | $1,998 | $7,093,446 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 1984 | 10 | $1,171,061 | -49% | 909 | $1,288 | $8,629,301 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 1984 | 17 | $537,000 | -54% | 600 | $895 | $9,453,750 | 4 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 1984 | 2 | $4,811,921 | 1,140 | $4,221 | $4,811,921 | 1 | |
| Oct 5, 1984 | 5 | $2,646,319 | -45% | 1,142 | $2,317 | $7,458,240 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 1984 | 10 | $1,458,510 | -45% | 909 | $1,605 | $8,916,750 | 3 |
Lead Ensemble Member
| Christopher Penn | Tom Drake | |
| Lea Thompson | Anita | |
| Ilan Mitchell-Smith | Jim Conrad | |
| Jenny Wright | Eileen | |
| Eric Stoltz | Bill Conrad |
Supporting
| Rick Moranis | Harry | |
| Hart Bochner | David Curtiss | |
| Randy Quaid | Charlie | |
| Cameron Crowe | Cop #2 | |
| Jack Kehoe | Mr. Parker | |
| Sherilyn Fenn | Penny Harlin | |
| Ben Stein | Surplus Salesman |
Production and Technical Credits
| Art Linson | Director | |
| Cameron Crowe | Screenwriter | |
| Marilyn Vance | Costume Designer |
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.