Chances Are (1989)

Chances Are poster
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $15,939,663Details
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Metrics

Opening Weekend:$3,664,386 (23.0% of total gross)
Legs:4.35 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:837 opening theaters/1,190 max. theaters, 4.2 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $43,065,054

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,301-4,400) 4,371 $15,939,663
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 6,101-6,200) 6,144 $15,939,663

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


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: March 10th, 1989 (Wide) by Sony Pictures
MPAA Rating: PG
Running Time: 109 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Heart and Souls
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Keywords: Romance
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Romantic Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Fantasy
Production/Financing Companies: Tri-Star Pictures
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Easter (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 312 $6,133,719 Mar 24, 1989 17

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,301-4,400) 4,371 $15,939,663
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 3,401-3,500) 3,475 $43,065,054
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 3,701-3,800) 3,701 $15,939,663
Top 1989 Movies at the Domestic Box Office 64 $15,939,663
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,194 $15,939,663
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 3,801-3,900) 3,855 $15,939,663
All Time Domestic Box Office for Fantasy Movies (Rank 301-400) 302 $15,939,663
All Time Domestic Box Office for Romantic Comedy Movies (Rank 201-300) 253 $15,939,663
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 801-900) 862 $15,939,663
All Time Domestic Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 501-600) 563 $15,939,663

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Mar 10, 1989 4 $3,664,386   837 $4,378   $3,664,386 1
Mar 17, 1989 7 $2,518,398 -31% 894 $2,817   $7,199,699 2
Mar 24, 1989 8 $2,165,800 -14% 1,190 $1,820   $10,413,267 3
Mar 31, 1989 9 $1,750,825 -19% 1,187 $1,475   $13,044,692 4
Apr 7, 1989 12 $947,852 -46% 901 $1,052   $14,527,881 5

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Mar 10, 1989 4 $4,681,301   837 $5,593   $4,681,301 1
Mar 17, 1989 8 $3,566,166 -24% 894 $3,989   $8,247,467 2
Mar 24, 1989 9 $3,046,400 -15% 1,190 $2,560   $11,293,867 3
Mar 31, 1989 8 $2,286,162 -25% 1,187 $1,926   $13,580,029 4

Leading Cast

Cybill Shepherd Corinne Jeffries
Robert Downey, Jr. Alex Finch
Ryan O'Neal Philip Train
Mary Stuart Masterson Miranda Jeffries

Supporting Cast

Josef Sommer Judge Fenwick
Henderson Forsythe Ben Bradlee
Susan Ruttan Woman in the Bookstore
Fran Ryan Mavis Talmadge
James Noble Dr. Bailey
Marc McClure Richard
Mimi Kennedy Sally
Kathleen Freeman Mrs. Handy
Dennis Patrick Archibald Blair
Martin Garner Mr. Zellerbach
Gianni Russo Anthony Bonino
Channing Chase Aide at Smithsonian
Lester Lanin Conductor
Richard DeAngelis Hot Dog Vendor
Franchelle Dorn Receptionist
Don Richards Bonino's Defense Attorney
June Thorne Clerk of the Court
Nat Benchley Marshal
Cliff McMullen Marshal
Carey Hauser Paramedic
Laura Lee Stetzel Paramedic
Max Trumpower Minister
Dennis Mancini Minister
Katie Schwarz Limbodrome Staff Member
Margi Holland Limbodrome Staff Member
Andrew Reilly Limbodrome Staff Member

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

Production and Technical Credits

Emile Ardolino Director
Mike Lobell Producer
Perry Howze Screenwriter
Randy Howze Screenwriter
Andrew Bergman Executive Producer
Neil A. Machlis Executive Producer
William A. Fraker Director of Photography
Dennis Washington Production Designer
Harry Keramidas Editor
Maurice Jarre Composer
Albert Wolsky Costume Designer
Leslie Benziger Associate Producer
Yudi Bennett Assistant Director
Jack Priestley Second Unit Director
Neil A. Machlis Unit Production Manager
Robert R. Benton Set Decorator
Jack Priestley Second Unit Camera
Bruce Ericksen Costume Supervisor
Ruby K. Manis Costume Supervisor
Duane Hartzell Additional Editor
Bill Nelson Sound Mixer
Darin Knight Sound Mixer
Terry Porter Re-recording Mixer
Mel Metcalfe Re-recording Mixer
David J. Hudson Re-recording Mixer
Charles L. Campbell Supervising Sound Editor
Richard C. Franklin, Jr. Supervising Sound Editor
Louis L. Edemann Sound Editor
Donald J. Malouf Sound Editor
Nils C. Jensen Sound Editor
Jeff Bushelman Sound Editor
Chuck Neely Sound Editor
Paul Timothy Carden* Sound Editor
Larry Carow Sound Editor
Dan Carlin, Sr. Music Editor
Kathy Durning Music Editor
Cheri Minns Makeup
Norman T. Leavitt Makeup
Susan Kalinowski Hairstylist
Lynda Curasich Hairstylist
Tom Snow Song Writer
Dean Pitchford Song Writer
Mike Fenton Casting Director
Judy Taylor Casting Director
John Moio Stunt Coordinator

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


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Metrics

Opening Weekend:$3,664,386 (23.0% of total gross)
Legs:4.35 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:837 opening theaters/1,190 max. theaters, 4.2 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $43,065,054

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,301-4,400) 4,371 $15,939,663
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 6,101-6,200) 6,144 $15,939,663

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


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: March 10th, 1989 (Wide) by Sony Pictures
MPAA Rating: PG
Running Time: 109 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Heart and Souls
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Romance
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Romantic Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Fantasy
Production/Financing Companies: Tri-Star Pictures
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Easter (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 312 $6,133,719 Mar 24, 1989 17

Leading Cast

Cybill Shepherd Corinne Jeffries
Robert Downey, Jr. Alex Finch
Ryan O'Neal Philip Train
Mary Stuart Masterson Miranda Jeffries

Supporting Cast

Josef Sommer Judge Fenwick
Henderson Forsythe Ben Bradlee
Susan Ruttan Woman in the Bookstore
Fran Ryan Mavis Talmadge
James Noble Dr. Bailey
Marc McClure Richard
Mimi Kennedy Sally
Kathleen Freeman Mrs. Handy
Dennis Patrick Archibald Blair
Martin Garner Mr. Zellerbach
Gianni Russo Anthony Bonino
Channing Chase Aide at Smithsonian
Lester Lanin Conductor
Richard DeAngelis Hot Dog Vendor
Franchelle Dorn Receptionist
Don Richards Bonino's Defense Attorney
June Thorne Clerk of the Court
Nat Benchley Marshal
Cliff McMullen Marshal
Carey Hauser Paramedic
Laura Lee Stetzel Paramedic
Max Trumpower Minister
Dennis Mancini Minister
Katie Schwarz Limbodrome Staff Member
Margi Holland Limbodrome Staff Member
Andrew Reilly Limbodrome Staff Member

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

Production and Technical Credits

Emile Ardolino Director
Mike Lobell Producer
Perry Howze Screenwriter
Randy Howze Screenwriter
Andrew Bergman Executive Producer
Neil A. Machlis Executive Producer
William A. Fraker Director of Photography
Dennis Washington Production Designer
Harry Keramidas Editor
Maurice Jarre Composer
Albert Wolsky Costume Designer
Leslie Benziger Associate Producer
Yudi Bennett Assistant Director
Jack Priestley Second Unit Director
Neil A. Machlis Unit Production Manager
Robert R. Benton Set Decorator
Jack Priestley Second Unit Camera
Bruce Ericksen Costume Supervisor
Ruby K. Manis Costume Supervisor
Duane Hartzell Additional Editor
Bill Nelson Sound Mixer
Darin Knight Sound Mixer
Terry Porter Re-recording Mixer
Mel Metcalfe Re-recording Mixer
David J. Hudson Re-recording Mixer
Charles L. Campbell Supervising Sound Editor
Richard C. Franklin, Jr. Supervising Sound Editor
Louis L. Edemann Sound Editor
Donald J. Malouf Sound Editor
Nils C. Jensen Sound Editor
Jeff Bushelman Sound Editor
Chuck Neely Sound Editor
Paul Timothy Carden* Sound Editor
Larry Carow Sound Editor
Dan Carlin, Sr. Music Editor
Kathy Durning Music Editor
Cheri Minns Makeup
Norman T. Leavitt Makeup
Susan Kalinowski Hairstylist
Lynda Curasich Hairstylist
Tom Snow Song Writer
Dean Pitchford Song Writer
Mike Fenton Casting Director
Judy Taylor Casting Director
John Moio Stunt Coordinator

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

Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,301-4,400) 4,371 $15,939,663
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 3,401-3,500) 3,475 $43,065,054
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 3,701-3,800) 3,701 $15,939,663
Top 1989 Movies at the Domestic Box Office 64 $15,939,663
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,194 $15,939,663
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 3,801-3,900) 3,855 $15,939,663
All Time Domestic Box Office for Fantasy Movies (Rank 301-400) 302 $15,939,663
All Time Domestic Box Office for Romantic Comedy Movies (Rank 201-300) 253 $15,939,663
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 801-900) 862 $15,939,663
All Time Domestic Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 501-600) 563 $15,939,663

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Mar 10, 1989 4 $3,664,386   837 $4,378   $3,664,386 1
Mar 17, 1989 7 $2,518,398 -31% 894 $2,817   $7,199,699 2
Mar 24, 1989 8 $2,165,800 -14% 1,190 $1,820   $10,413,267 3
Mar 31, 1989 9 $1,750,825 -19% 1,187 $1,475   $13,044,692 4
Apr 7, 1989 12 $947,852 -46% 901 $1,052   $14,527,881 5

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Mar 10, 1989 4 $4,681,301   837 $5,593   $4,681,301 1
Mar 17, 1989 8 $3,566,166 -24% 894 $3,989   $8,247,467 2
Mar 24, 1989 9 $3,046,400 -15% 1,190 $2,560   $11,293,867 3
Mar 31, 1989 8 $2,286,162 -25% 1,187 $1,926   $13,580,029 4

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 6,101-6,200) 6,144 $15,939,663
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 5,201-5,300) 5,289 $15,939,663
Top 1989 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office 65 $15,939,663
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,163 $15,939,663
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 5,301-5,400) 5,338 $15,939,663
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Fantasy Movies (Rank 401-500) 453 $15,939,663
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Romantic Comedy Movies (Rank 301-400) 341 $15,939,663
All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 964 $15,939,663
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 501-600) 594 $15,939,663