The Bridges of Madison County (1995)

The Bridges of Madison County
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $71,516,617Details
International Box Office $104,000,000Details
Worldwide Box Office $175,516,617
Further financial details...

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$10,519,257 (14.7% of total gross)
Legs:6.80 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:40.7% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$22,000,000 (worldwide box office is 8.0 times production budget)
Theater counts:1,805 opening theaters/1,986 max. theaters, 8.9 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $177,174,356

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,225 $71,516,617
All Time International Box Office (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,048 $104,000,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,068 $175,516,617

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: June 2nd, 1995 (Wide) by Warner Bros.
International Releases: October 8th, 2020 (Limited) (Australia)
Video Release: March 26th, 1997 by Warner Home Video, released as Bridges of Madison County, The
MPAA Rating: PG-13 on appeal for some sexuality and brief strong language (previously rated R).
Running Time: 135 minutes
Comparisons: vs. The Secret Life of Bees
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Keywords: Romantic Drama
Source:Based on Fiction Book/Short Story
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Historical Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Amblin Entertainment, Malpaso Productions
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Biggest Domestic 37th Weekend 16 $407,939 Feb 9, 1996 255
Independence Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 325 $7,557,723 Jul 7, 1995 38

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,225 $71,516,617
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 801-900) 817 $177,174,356
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 801-900) 897 $71,516,617
Top 1995 Movies at the Domestic Box Office 21 $71,516,617
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 201-300) 264 $71,516,617
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 934 $71,516,617
All Time Domestic Box Office for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 101-200) 110 $71,516,617
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 101-200) 155 $71,516,617
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 501-600) 533 $71,516,617
All Time Domestic Box Office for Warner Bros. Movies (Rank 201-300) 203 $71,516,617

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jun 2, 1995 2 $10,519,257   1,805 $5,828   $10,519,257 1
Jun 9, 1995 3 $9,344,123 -11% 1,982 $4,714   $25,147,774 2
Jun 16, 1995 4 $6,573,370 -30% 1,986 $3,310   $36,146,206 3
Jun 23, 1995 4 $6,204,640 -6% 1,961 $3,164   $46,314,311 4
Jun 30, 1995 7 $4,412,907 -29% 1,782 $2,476   $54,099,330 5
Jul 7, 1995 8 $2,909,389 -34% 1,558 $1,867   $60,306,266 6
Jul 14, 1995 11 $1,857,931 -36% 1,262 $1,472   $63,770,175 7
Jul 21, 1995 12 $1,315,921 -29% 1,047 $1,257   $66,182,919 8
Jul 28, 1995 15 $725,170 -45% 693 $1,046   $67,779,917 9
Aug 4, 1995 23 $388,259 -46% 373 $1,041   $68,646,442 10
Aug 11, 1995 29 $249,596 -36% 304 $821   $69,137,290 11
Aug 18, 1995 36 $211,297 -15% 285 $741   $69,509,101 12
Aug 25, 1995 41 $187,503 -11% 265 $708   $69,833,618 13
Sep 1, 1995 48 $112,332 -40% 177 $635   $70,067,649 14
Feb 9, 1996 24 $407,939   803 $508   $70,520,648 37
Feb 16, 1996 50 $95,328 -77% 203 $470   $70,913,599 38
Mar 29, 1996 41 $106,821   430 $248   $71,070,488 44
Apr 5, 1996 30 $155,833 +46% 611 $255   $71,295,070 45
Apr 12, 1996 42 $75,267 -52% 206 $365   $71,477,088 46

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jun 2, 1995 2 $15,803,651   1,805 $8,755   $15,803,651 1
Jun 9, 1995 3 $13,769,185 -13% 1,982 $6,947   $29,572,836 2
Jun 16, 1995 4 $10,536,835 -23% 1,986 $5,306   $40,109,671 3
Jun 23, 1995 4 $9,576,752 -9% 1,961 $4,884   $49,686,423 4
Jun 30, 1995 7 $7,710,454 -19% 1,782 $4,327   $57,396,877 5
Jul 7, 1995 8 $4,515,367 -41% 1,558 $2,898   $61,912,244 6
Jul 14, 1995 11 $2,954,754 -35% 1,262 $2,341   $64,866,998 7
Jul 21, 1995 11 $2,187,749 -26% 1,047 $2,090   $67,054,747 8
Jul 28, 1995 15 $1,203,436 -45% 693 $1,737   $68,258,183 9
Aug 4, 1995 23 $629,511 -48% 373 $1,688   $68,887,694 10
Aug 11, 1995 29 $410,110 -35% 304 $1,349   $69,297,804 11
Aug 18, 1995 35 $348,311 -15% 285 $1,222   $69,646,115 12
Aug 25, 1995 36 $309,202 -11% 265 $1,167   $69,955,317 13
Feb 9, 1996 24 $705,562   803 $879   $70,818,271 37
Mar 29, 1996 36 $175,570   430 $408   $71,139,237 44
Apr 5, 1996 28 $262,584 +50% 611 $430   $71,401,821 45

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date		 Opening
Weekend		 Opening
Weekend
Screens		 Maximum
Screens		 Theatrical
Engagements		 Total
Box Office		 Report
Date
Australia 10/8/2020 $648 2 2 2 $1,181 10/19/2022
 
Rest of World $103,998,819
 
International Total$104,000,000 10/19/2022

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,048 $104,000,000
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 701-800) 711 $104,000,000
Top 1995 Movies at the International Box Office 18 $104,000,000
All Time International Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 201-300) 225 $104,000,000
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 701-800) 744 $104,000,000
All Time International Box Office for Historical Fiction Movies 94 $104,000,000
All Time International Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 101-200) 131 $104,000,000
All Time International Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 401-500) 445 $104,000,000
All Time International Box Office for Warner Bros. Movies (Rank 101-200) 166 $104,000,000

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,068 $175,516,617
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 701-800) 740 $175,516,617
Top 1995 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office 19 $175,516,617
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 201-300) 224 $175,516,617
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 701-800) 768 $175,516,617
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Historical Fiction Movies 95 $175,516,617
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 101-200) 129 $175,516,617
All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 401-500) 478 $175,516,617
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Warner Bros. Movies (Rank 101-200) 172 $175,516,617

Leading Cast

Clint Eastwood Robert Kincaid
Meryl Streep Francesca Johnson

Supporting Cast

Annie Corley Carolyn
Victor Slezak Michael
Jim Haynie Richard
Phyllis Lyons Betty
Debra Monk Madge
Sarah Kathryn Schmitt Young Carolyn
Christopher Kroon Young Michael
Richard Lage Lawyer
Michelle Benes Lucy Redfield
Alison Wiegert Child
Brandon Bobst Child
Pearl Faessler Wife
R.E. 'Stick' Faessler Husband
Tania Mishler Waitress
Billie McNabb Waitress
Art Breese Cashier
Lana Schwab Saleswoman
Larry Loury UPS Driver
George Orrison Cafe Patron
Ken Billeter Cafe Patron
Judy Trask Cafe Patron
David Trask Cafe Patron
Edna Dolson Cafe Patron
Dennis McCool Cafe Patron
Michael C. Pommier Cafe Patron
Jana Corkean Cafe Patron
M. Jane Seymour Cafe Patron
Karla Jo Soper Cafe Patron

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Clint Eastwood Director
Clint Eastwood Producer
Kathleen Kennedy Producer
Robert James Waller Story Creator
Richard LaGravenese Screenwriter
Jack N. Green Director of Photography
Jeannine Oppewall Production Designer
Joel Cox Editor
Lennie Niehaus Composer
Tom Rooker Associate Producer
Michael Maurer Associate Producer
Bill Bannerman Assistant Director
Jim Behnke Unit Production Manager
William Arnold Art Director
Jay Hart Set Decorator
Colleen Kelsall Costume Designer
Willie D. Burton Sound Mixer
Les Fresholtz Re-recording Mixer
Dick Alexander Re-recording Mixer
Vern Poore Re-recording Mixer
Alan Robert Murray Supervising Sound Editor
Bub Asman Supervising Sound Editor
Gary Krivacek Sound Effects Editor
Mike Dobie Sound Effects Editor
Samuel C. Crutcher Sound Effects Editor
John Morrisey Sound Effects Editor
James J Klinger Sound Effects Editor
Michael A. Hancock Make-up and Hair Designer
J. Roy Helland Makeup
Carol O'Connell Hairstylist
Ellen Chenoweth Casting Director

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.


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  7. Trailer

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$10,519,257 (14.7% of total gross)
Legs:6.80 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:40.7% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$22,000,000 (worldwide box office is 8.0 times production budget)
Theater counts:1,805 opening theaters/1,986 max. theaters, 8.9 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $177,174,356

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,225 $71,516,617
All Time International Box Office (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,048 $104,000,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,068 $175,516,617

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Watch Now On

Netflix:Netflix

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: June 2nd, 1995 (Wide) by Warner Bros.
International Releases: October 8th, 2020 (Limited) (Australia)
Video Release: March 26th, 1997 by Warner Home Video, released as Bridges of Madison County, The
MPAA Rating: PG-13 on appeal for some sexuality and brief strong language (previously rated R).
Running Time: 135 minutes
Comparisons: vs. The Secret Life of Bees
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Romantic Drama
Source:Based on Fiction Book/Short Story
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Historical Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Amblin Entertainment, Malpaso Productions
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Biggest Domestic 37th Weekend 16 $407,939 Feb 9, 1996 255
Independence Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 325 $7,557,723 Jul 7, 1995 38

Leading Cast

Clint Eastwood Robert Kincaid
Meryl Streep Francesca Johnson

Supporting Cast

Annie Corley Carolyn
Victor Slezak Michael
Jim Haynie Richard
Phyllis Lyons Betty
Debra Monk Madge
Sarah Kathryn Schmitt Young Carolyn
Christopher Kroon Young Michael
Richard Lage Lawyer
Michelle Benes Lucy Redfield
Alison Wiegert Child
Brandon Bobst Child
Pearl Faessler Wife
R.E. 'Stick' Faessler Husband
Tania Mishler Waitress
Billie McNabb Waitress
Art Breese Cashier
Lana Schwab Saleswoman
Larry Loury UPS Driver
George Orrison Cafe Patron
Ken Billeter Cafe Patron
Judy Trask Cafe Patron
David Trask Cafe Patron
Edna Dolson Cafe Patron
Dennis McCool Cafe Patron
Michael C. Pommier Cafe Patron
Jana Corkean Cafe Patron
M. Jane Seymour Cafe Patron
Karla Jo Soper Cafe Patron

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Clint Eastwood Director
Clint Eastwood Producer
Kathleen Kennedy Producer
Robert James Waller Story Creator
Richard LaGravenese Screenwriter
Jack N. Green Director of Photography
Jeannine Oppewall Production Designer
Joel Cox Editor
Lennie Niehaus Composer
Tom Rooker Associate Producer
Michael Maurer Associate Producer
Bill Bannerman Assistant Director
Jim Behnke Unit Production Manager
William Arnold Art Director
Jay Hart Set Decorator
Colleen Kelsall Costume Designer
Willie D. Burton Sound Mixer
Les Fresholtz Re-recording Mixer
Dick Alexander Re-recording Mixer
Vern Poore Re-recording Mixer
Alan Robert Murray Supervising Sound Editor
Bub Asman Supervising Sound Editor
Gary Krivacek Sound Effects Editor
Mike Dobie Sound Effects Editor
Samuel C. Crutcher Sound Effects Editor
John Morrisey Sound Effects Editor
James J Klinger Sound Effects Editor
Michael A. Hancock Make-up and Hair Designer
J. Roy Helland Makeup
Carol O'Connell Hairstylist
Ellen Chenoweth Casting Director

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,225 $71,516,617
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 801-900) 817 $177,174,356
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 801-900) 897 $71,516,617
Top 1995 Movies at the Domestic Box Office 21 $71,516,617
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 201-300) 264 $71,516,617
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 934 $71,516,617
All Time Domestic Box Office for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 101-200) 110 $71,516,617
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 101-200) 155 $71,516,617
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 501-600) 533 $71,516,617
All Time Domestic Box Office for Warner Bros. Movies (Rank 201-300) 203 $71,516,617

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jun 2, 1995 2 $10,519,257   1,805 $5,828   $10,519,257 1
Jun 9, 1995 3 $9,344,123 -11% 1,982 $4,714   $25,147,774 2
Jun 16, 1995 4 $6,573,370 -30% 1,986 $3,310   $36,146,206 3
Jun 23, 1995 4 $6,204,640 -6% 1,961 $3,164   $46,314,311 4
Jun 30, 1995 7 $4,412,907 -29% 1,782 $2,476   $54,099,330 5
Jul 7, 1995 8 $2,909,389 -34% 1,558 $1,867   $60,306,266 6
Jul 14, 1995 11 $1,857,931 -36% 1,262 $1,472   $63,770,175 7
Jul 21, 1995 12 $1,315,921 -29% 1,047 $1,257   $66,182,919 8
Jul 28, 1995 15 $725,170 -45% 693 $1,046   $67,779,917 9
Aug 4, 1995 23 $388,259 -46% 373 $1,041   $68,646,442 10
Aug 11, 1995 29 $249,596 -36% 304 $821   $69,137,290 11
Aug 18, 1995 36 $211,297 -15% 285 $741   $69,509,101 12
Aug 25, 1995 41 $187,503 -11% 265 $708   $69,833,618 13
Sep 1, 1995 48 $112,332 -40% 177 $635   $70,067,649 14
Feb 9, 1996 24 $407,939   803 $508   $70,520,648 37
Feb 16, 1996 50 $95,328 -77% 203 $470   $70,913,599 38
Mar 29, 1996 41 $106,821   430 $248   $71,070,488 44
Apr 5, 1996 30 $155,833 +46% 611 $255   $71,295,070 45
Apr 12, 1996 42 $75,267 -52% 206 $365   $71,477,088 46

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jun 2, 1995 2 $15,803,651   1,805 $8,755   $15,803,651 1
Jun 9, 1995 3 $13,769,185 -13% 1,982 $6,947   $29,572,836 2
Jun 16, 1995 4 $10,536,835 -23% 1,986 $5,306   $40,109,671 3
Jun 23, 1995 4 $9,576,752 -9% 1,961 $4,884   $49,686,423 4
Jun 30, 1995 7 $7,710,454 -19% 1,782 $4,327   $57,396,877 5
Jul 7, 1995 8 $4,515,367 -41% 1,558 $2,898   $61,912,244 6
Jul 14, 1995 11 $2,954,754 -35% 1,262 $2,341   $64,866,998 7
Jul 21, 1995 11 $2,187,749 -26% 1,047 $2,090   $67,054,747 8
Jul 28, 1995 15 $1,203,436 -45% 693 $1,737   $68,258,183 9
Aug 4, 1995 23 $629,511 -48% 373 $1,688   $68,887,694 10
Aug 11, 1995 29 $410,110 -35% 304 $1,349   $69,297,804 11
Aug 18, 1995 35 $348,311 -15% 285 $1,222   $69,646,115 12
Aug 25, 1995 36 $309,202 -11% 265 $1,167   $69,955,317 13
Feb 9, 1996 24 $705,562   803 $879   $70,818,271 37
Mar 29, 1996 36 $175,570   430 $408   $71,139,237 44
Apr 5, 1996 28 $262,584 +50% 611 $430   $71,401,821 45

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date		 Opening
Weekend		 Opening
Weekend
Screens		 Maximum
Screens		 Theatrical
Engagements		 Total
Box Office		 Report
Date
Australia 10/8/2020 $648 2 2 2 $1,181 10/19/2022
 
Rest of World $103,998,819
 
International Total$104,000,000 10/19/2022

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,048 $104,000,000
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 701-800) 711 $104,000,000
Top 1995 Movies at the International Box Office 18 $104,000,000
All Time International Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 201-300) 225 $104,000,000
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 701-800) 744 $104,000,000
All Time International Box Office for Historical Fiction Movies 94 $104,000,000
All Time International Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 101-200) 131 $104,000,000
All Time International Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 401-500) 445 $104,000,000
All Time International Box Office for Warner Bros. Movies (Rank 101-200) 166 $104,000,000

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,068 $175,516,617
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 701-800) 740 $175,516,617
Top 1995 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office 19 $175,516,617
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 201-300) 224 $175,516,617
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 701-800) 768 $175,516,617
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Historical Fiction Movies 95 $175,516,617
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 101-200) 129 $175,516,617
All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 401-500) 478 $175,516,617
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Warner Bros. Movies (Rank 101-200) 172 $175,516,617