Congo (1995)

Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $81,022,333Details
International Box Office $71,000,000Details
Worldwide Box Office $152,022,333
Further financial details...

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$24,642,539 (30.4% of total gross)
Legs:3.29 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:53.3% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$50,000,000 (worldwide box office is 3.0 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,649 opening theaters/2,676 max. theaters, 6.4 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $200,786,372

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,059 $81,022,333
All Time International Box Office (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,514 $71,000,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,266 $152,022,333

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


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: June 9th, 1995 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for jungle adventure terror and action and brief strong language
Running Time: 110 minutes
Comparisons: vs. First Knight
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Keywords: Animals Gone Bad, Chase Adventure, Scientific Expedition, Missing Person, Rescue, Set in Africa, Set in Uganda
Source:Based on Fiction Book/Short Story
Genre:Adventure
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: The Kennedy/Marshall Company
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Independence Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 336 $7,091,518 Jul 7, 1995 31

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,059 $81,022,333
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 601-700) 671 $200,786,372
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 701-800) 754 $81,022,333
Top 1995 Movies at the Domestic Box Office 16 $81,022,333
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 201-300) 229 $81,022,333
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 701-800) 789 $81,022,333
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 401-500) 419 $81,022,333
All Time Domestic Box Office for Adventure Movies (Rank 201-300) 292 $81,022,333
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 401-500) 467 $81,022,333
All Time Domestic Box Office for Paramount Pictures Movies (Rank 101-200) 144 $81,022,333

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jun 9, 1995 1 $24,642,539   2,649 $9,303   $24,642,539 1
Jun 16, 1995 2 $10,702,870 -57% 2,676 $4,000   $44,508,181 2
Jun 23, 1995 3 $8,083,463 -24% 2,676 $3,021   $57,951,894 3
Jun 30, 1995 6 $4,839,347 -40% 2,221 $2,179   $66,836,196 4
Jul 7, 1995 9 $2,729,920 -44% 1,789 $1,526   $73,119,429 5
Jul 14, 1995 13 $1,308,779 -52% 1,352 $968   $75,791,168 6
Jul 21, 1995 15 $779,233 -40% 798 $976   $77,207,888 7
Jul 28, 1995 26 $293,221 -62% 381 $770   $77,983,965 8
Aug 4, 1995 29 $208,630 -29% 213 $979   $78,366,373 9
Aug 11, 1995 35 $133,484 -36% 152 $878   $78,609,885 10
Aug 18, 1995 38 $94,099 -30% 115 $818   $78,768,389 11
Aug 25, 1995 23 $585,490 +522% 521 $1,124   $79,402,708 12
Sep 1, 1995 28 $509,456 -13% 481 $1,059   $80,131,876 13
Sep 8, 1995 28 $268,374 -47% 410 $655   $80,470,881 14
Sep 15, 1995 36 $178,241 -34% 310 $575   $80,719,529 15
Sep 22, 1995 46 $95,901 -46% 170 $564   $80,869,678 16
Sep 29, 1995 53 $44,016 -54% 95 $463   $80,941,759 17
Oct 6, 1995 58 $21,845 -50% 43 $508   $80,978,559 18
Oct 13, 1995 72 $9,882 -55% 34 $291   $80,998,938 19

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jun 9, 1995 1 $33,805,311   2,649 $12,762   $33,805,311 1
Jun 16, 1995 2 $16,063,120 -52% 2,676 $6,003   $49,868,431 2
Jun 23, 1995 3 $12,128,418 -24% 2,676 $4,532   $61,996,849 3
Jun 30, 1995 6 $8,392,660 -31% 2,221 $3,779   $70,389,509 4
Jul 7, 1995 9 $4,092,880 -51% 1,789 $2,288   $74,482,389 5
Jul 14, 1995 13 $1,946,266 -52% 1,352 $1,440   $76,428,655 6
Jul 21, 1995 15 $1,262,089 -35% 798 $1,582   $77,690,744 7
Jul 28, 1995 26 $466,999 -63% 381 $1,226   $78,157,743 8
Aug 4, 1995 28 $318,658 -32% 213 $1,496   $78,476,401 9
Aug 11, 1995 36 $197,889 -38% 152 $1,302   $78,674,290 10
Aug 18, 1995 36 $142,928 -28% 115 $1,243   $78,817,218 11
Aug 25, 1995 25 $805,202 +463% 521 $1,545   $79,622,420 12
Sep 1, 1995 29 $580,087 -28% 481 $1,206   $80,202,507 13
Sep 8, 1995 30 $338,781 -42% 410 $826   $80,541,288 14
Sep 15, 1995 35 $232,489 -31% 310 $750   $80,773,777 15
Sep 22, 1995 45 $123,966 -47% 170 $729   $80,897,743 16
Sep 29, 1995 51 $58,971 -52% 95 $621   $80,956,714 17
Oct 6, 1995 55 $32,342 -45% 43 $752   $80,989,056 18

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,514 $71,000,000
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,083 $71,000,000
Top 1995 Movies at the International Box Office 25 $71,000,000
All Time International Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 301-400) 313 $71,000,000
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,155 $71,000,000
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 601-700) 611 $71,000,000
All Time International Box Office for Adventure Movies (Rank 301-400) 382 $71,000,000
All Time International Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 501-600) 591 $71,000,000
All Time International Box Office for Paramount Pictures Movies (Rank 101-200) 144 $71,000,000

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,266 $152,022,333
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 801-900) 887 $152,022,333
Top 1995 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office 22 $152,022,333
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 201-300) 264 $152,022,333
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 952 $152,022,333
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 501-600) 503 $152,022,333
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Adventure Movies (Rank 301-400) 342 $152,022,333
All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 501-600) 556 $152,022,333
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Paramount Pictures Movies (Rank 101-200) 145 $152,022,333

Supporting Cast

Laura Linney Karen Ross
Dylan Walsh Dr. Peter Elliot
Ernie Hudson Monroe Kelly
Tim Curry Herkermer Homolka
Grant Heslov Richard
Joe Don Baker R.B. Travis
Lorene Noh Amy
Misty Rosas Amy
Mary Ellen Trainor Moira
Stuart Pankin Boyd
Carolyn Seymour Eleanor Romy
Romy Rosemont Assistant
James Karen College President
Bill Pugin William
Lawrence T. Wrentz Arliss Wender
Robert Almodovar Rudy
Kathleen Connors Sally
Joel Weiss Travicom Operator
John Hawkes Bob Driscoll
Peter Jason Mr. Janus
James R. Paradise Transport Worker
Kevin Grevioux Roadblock Officer
Shayna Fox Amy's Voice
Kahara Muhoro Roadblock Officer
Guy Toley DC-3 Co-pilot
Bruce Campbell Charles Travis
M. Darnell Suttles Hospital Interrogator
Taylor Nichols Jeffrey Weems
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje Kahega
Michael Chinyamurindi Willie Amakye
Willie Amakye Porter
Malang Porter
William John Murphy Transport Worker
Jay Speed Froney Porter
Shelton Mack Porter
Jackson Gitonga Mizumu Tribesman
David Mungai Porter
Anthony Mutune Porter
Sylvester Mwangi Porter
Thom Barry Samahani
Les Robinson Porter
Nelson Shalita Porter
Andrew Kamuyu Mizumu Tribesman
E.J. Callahan DC-3 Pilot
Ayo Adejugbe African Airport Guard
Fidel Bateke Witch Doctor

Cameos

Jimmy Buffett 727 Pilot

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

Production and Technical Credits

Frank Marshall Director
John Patrick Shanley Screenwriter
Michael Crichton Story Creator
Kathleen Kennedy Producer
Sam Mercer Producer
Frank Yablans Executive Producer
J. Michael Riva Production Designer
Anne V. Coates Supervising Film Editor
Jerry Goldsmith Composer
Michael Backes Associate Producer
Katterli Frauenfelder Assistant Director
Paul Deason Unit Production Manager
Richard Holland Art Director
Lisa Fischer Set Decorator
Charles D. Minsky Second Unit Camera
Scott Farrar Visual Effects Supervisor
Marilyn Matthews Costume Designer
Ronald Judkins Sound Mixer
Kevin O'Connell Re-recording Mixer
Rick Kline Re-recording Mixer
D.M. Hemphill Re-recording Mixer
Rick Alexander Re-recording Mixer
Wylie Stateman Supervising Sound Editor
Gregg Baxter Supervising Sound Editor
Tony Lamberti Sound Effects Editor
Valerie Davidson Sound Effects Editor
Rick Bozeat Sound Effects Editor
Dan Hegeman Sound Effects Editor
Alan Rickman Sound Effects Editor
Kelly Oxford Sound Effects Editor
Matthew W. Mungle Special Make-up Effects
Patrick Foley Dialogue Editor
Sarah Rothenberg Goldsmith* Dialogue Editor
Michael P. Cook Dialogue Editor
Ken Hall Music Editor
Darrell Hall Music Editor
Christina Smith Make-up and Hair Designer
Judith A. Cory Hairstylist
John E. Jackson Special Make-up Effects
Lebo M. Song Writer
Mike Fenton Casting
Allison Cowitt Casting
M. James Arnett 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:$24,642,539 (30.4% of total gross)
Legs:3.29 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:53.3% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$50,000,000 (worldwide box office is 3.0 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,649 opening theaters/2,676 max. theaters, 6.4 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $200,786,372

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,059 $81,022,333
All Time International Box Office (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,514 $71,000,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,266 $152,022,333

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


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: June 9th, 1995 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for jungle adventure terror and action and brief strong language
Running Time: 110 minutes
Comparisons: vs. First Knight
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Animals Gone Bad, Chase Adventure, Scientific Expedition, Missing Person, Rescue, Set in Africa, Set in Uganda
Source:Based on Fiction Book/Short Story
Genre:Adventure
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: The Kennedy/Marshall Company
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Independence Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 336 $7,091,518 Jul 7, 1995 31

Supporting Cast

Laura Linney Karen Ross
Dylan Walsh Dr. Peter Elliot
Ernie Hudson Monroe Kelly
Tim Curry Herkermer Homolka
Grant Heslov Richard
Joe Don Baker R.B. Travis
Lorene Noh Amy
Misty Rosas Amy
Mary Ellen Trainor Moira
Stuart Pankin Boyd
Carolyn Seymour Eleanor Romy
Romy Rosemont Assistant
James Karen College President
Bill Pugin William
Lawrence T. Wrentz Arliss Wender
Robert Almodovar Rudy
Kathleen Connors Sally
Joel Weiss Travicom Operator
John Hawkes Bob Driscoll
Peter Jason Mr. Janus
James R. Paradise Transport Worker
Kevin Grevioux Roadblock Officer
Shayna Fox Amy's Voice
Kahara Muhoro Roadblock Officer
Guy Toley DC-3 Co-pilot
Bruce Campbell Charles Travis
M. Darnell Suttles Hospital Interrogator
Taylor Nichols Jeffrey Weems
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje Kahega
Michael Chinyamurindi Willie Amakye
Willie Amakye Porter
Malang Porter
William John Murphy Transport Worker
Jay Speed Froney Porter
Shelton Mack Porter
Jackson Gitonga Mizumu Tribesman
David Mungai Porter
Anthony Mutune Porter
Sylvester Mwangi Porter
Thom Barry Samahani
Les Robinson Porter
Nelson Shalita Porter
Andrew Kamuyu Mizumu Tribesman
E.J. Callahan DC-3 Pilot
Ayo Adejugbe African Airport Guard
Fidel Bateke Witch Doctor

Cameos

Jimmy Buffett 727 Pilot

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

Production and Technical Credits

Frank Marshall Director
John Patrick Shanley Screenwriter
Michael Crichton Story Creator
Kathleen Kennedy Producer
Sam Mercer Producer
Frank Yablans Executive Producer
J. Michael Riva Production Designer
Anne V. Coates Supervising Film Editor
Jerry Goldsmith Composer
Michael Backes Associate Producer
Katterli Frauenfelder Assistant Director
Paul Deason Unit Production Manager
Richard Holland Art Director
Lisa Fischer Set Decorator
Charles D. Minsky Second Unit Camera
Scott Farrar Visual Effects Supervisor
Marilyn Matthews Costume Designer
Ronald Judkins Sound Mixer
Kevin O'Connell Re-recording Mixer
Rick Kline Re-recording Mixer
D.M. Hemphill Re-recording Mixer
Rick Alexander Re-recording Mixer
Wylie Stateman Supervising Sound Editor
Gregg Baxter Supervising Sound Editor
Tony Lamberti Sound Effects Editor
Valerie Davidson Sound Effects Editor
Rick Bozeat Sound Effects Editor
Dan Hegeman Sound Effects Editor
Alan Rickman Sound Effects Editor
Kelly Oxford Sound Effects Editor
Matthew W. Mungle Special Make-up Effects
Patrick Foley Dialogue Editor
Sarah Rothenberg Goldsmith* Dialogue Editor
Michael P. Cook Dialogue Editor
Ken Hall Music Editor
Darrell Hall Music Editor
Christina Smith Make-up and Hair Designer
Judith A. Cory Hairstylist
John E. Jackson Special Make-up Effects
Lebo M. Song Writer
Mike Fenton Casting
Allison Cowitt Casting
M. James Arnett 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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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,059 $81,022,333
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 601-700) 671 $200,786,372
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 701-800) 754 $81,022,333
Top 1995 Movies at the Domestic Box Office 16 $81,022,333
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 201-300) 229 $81,022,333
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 701-800) 789 $81,022,333
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 401-500) 419 $81,022,333
All Time Domestic Box Office for Adventure Movies (Rank 201-300) 292 $81,022,333
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 401-500) 467 $81,022,333
All Time Domestic Box Office for Paramount Pictures Movies (Rank 101-200) 144 $81,022,333

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jun 9, 1995 1 $24,642,539   2,649 $9,303   $24,642,539 1
Jun 16, 1995 2 $10,702,870 -57% 2,676 $4,000   $44,508,181 2
Jun 23, 1995 3 $8,083,463 -24% 2,676 $3,021   $57,951,894 3
Jun 30, 1995 6 $4,839,347 -40% 2,221 $2,179   $66,836,196 4
Jul 7, 1995 9 $2,729,920 -44% 1,789 $1,526   $73,119,429 5
Jul 14, 1995 13 $1,308,779 -52% 1,352 $968   $75,791,168 6
Jul 21, 1995 15 $779,233 -40% 798 $976   $77,207,888 7
Jul 28, 1995 26 $293,221 -62% 381 $770   $77,983,965 8
Aug 4, 1995 29 $208,630 -29% 213 $979   $78,366,373 9
Aug 11, 1995 35 $133,484 -36% 152 $878   $78,609,885 10
Aug 18, 1995 38 $94,099 -30% 115 $818   $78,768,389 11
Aug 25, 1995 23 $585,490 +522% 521 $1,124   $79,402,708 12
Sep 1, 1995 28 $509,456 -13% 481 $1,059   $80,131,876 13
Sep 8, 1995 28 $268,374 -47% 410 $655   $80,470,881 14
Sep 15, 1995 36 $178,241 -34% 310 $575   $80,719,529 15
Sep 22, 1995 46 $95,901 -46% 170 $564   $80,869,678 16
Sep 29, 1995 53 $44,016 -54% 95 $463   $80,941,759 17
Oct 6, 1995 58 $21,845 -50% 43 $508   $80,978,559 18
Oct 13, 1995 72 $9,882 -55% 34 $291   $80,998,938 19

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jun 9, 1995 1 $33,805,311   2,649 $12,762   $33,805,311 1
Jun 16, 1995 2 $16,063,120 -52% 2,676 $6,003   $49,868,431 2
Jun 23, 1995 3 $12,128,418 -24% 2,676 $4,532   $61,996,849 3
Jun 30, 1995 6 $8,392,660 -31% 2,221 $3,779   $70,389,509 4
Jul 7, 1995 9 $4,092,880 -51% 1,789 $2,288   $74,482,389 5
Jul 14, 1995 13 $1,946,266 -52% 1,352 $1,440   $76,428,655 6
Jul 21, 1995 15 $1,262,089 -35% 798 $1,582   $77,690,744 7
Jul 28, 1995 26 $466,999 -63% 381 $1,226   $78,157,743 8
Aug 4, 1995 28 $318,658 -32% 213 $1,496   $78,476,401 9
Aug 11, 1995 36 $197,889 -38% 152 $1,302   $78,674,290 10
Aug 18, 1995 36 $142,928 -28% 115 $1,243   $78,817,218 11
Aug 25, 1995 25 $805,202 +463% 521 $1,545   $79,622,420 12
Sep 1, 1995 29 $580,087 -28% 481 $1,206   $80,202,507 13
Sep 8, 1995 30 $338,781 -42% 410 $826   $80,541,288 14
Sep 15, 1995 35 $232,489 -31% 310 $750   $80,773,777 15
Sep 22, 1995 45 $123,966 -47% 170 $729   $80,897,743 16
Sep 29, 1995 51 $58,971 -52% 95 $621   $80,956,714 17
Oct 6, 1995 55 $32,342 -45% 43 $752   $80,989,056 18

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,514 $71,000,000
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,083 $71,000,000
Top 1995 Movies at the International Box Office 25 $71,000,000
All Time International Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 301-400) 313 $71,000,000
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,155 $71,000,000
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 601-700) 611 $71,000,000
All Time International Box Office for Adventure Movies (Rank 301-400) 382 $71,000,000
All Time International Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 501-600) 591 $71,000,000
All Time International Box Office for Paramount Pictures Movies (Rank 101-200) 144 $71,000,000

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,266 $152,022,333
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 801-900) 887 $152,022,333
Top 1995 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office 22 $152,022,333
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 201-300) 264 $152,022,333
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 952 $152,022,333
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 501-600) 503 $152,022,333
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Adventure Movies (Rank 301-400) 342 $152,022,333
All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 501-600) 556 $152,022,333
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Paramount Pictures Movies (Rank 101-200) 145 $152,022,333