Courage Under Fire (1996)

Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $59,003,384Details
International Box Office $41,829,761Details
Worldwide Box Office $100,833,145
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Metrics

Opening Weekend:$12,501,586 (21.2% of total gross)
Legs:4.72 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:58.5% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$46,000,000 (worldwide box office is 2.2 times production budget)
Theater counts:1,986 opening theaters/2,001 max. theaters, 8.8 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $143,904,171

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,540 $59,003,384
All Time International Box Office (Rank 2,201-2,300) 2,250 $41,829,761
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,800 $100,833,145
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 401-500) 427 $59,003,384
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 501-600) 560 $41,829,761
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 401-500) 475 $100,833,145

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: July 12th, 1996 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox
Video Release: August 19th, 1997 by 20th Century Studios
MPAA Rating: R for war violence and language.
Running Time: 111 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Heat
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Keywords: War Drama, Gulf War
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Historical Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: 20th Century Fox
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,540 $59,003,384
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,076 $143,904,171
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,156 $59,003,384
Top 1996 Movies at the Domestic Box Office 24 $59,003,384
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 701-800) 701 $59,003,384
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,229 $59,003,384
All Time Domestic Box Office for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 101-200) 137 $59,003,384
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 201-300) 211 $59,003,384
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 401-500) 427 $59,003,384
All Time Domestic Box Office for 20th Century Fox Movies (Rank 101-200) 173 $59,003,384

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jul 12, 1996 3 $12,501,586   1,986 $6,295   $12,501,586 1
Jul 19, 1996 3 $8,023,994 -36% 2,001 $4,010   $26,037,256 2
Jul 26, 1996 4 $5,730,594 -29% 1,880 $3,048   $35,341,622 3
Aug 2, 1996 7 $4,455,042 -22% 1,816 $2,453   $42,662,461 4
Aug 9, 1996 8 $3,272,014 -27% 1,666 $1,964   $48,152,046 5
Aug 16, 1996 13 $1,910,129 -42% 1,474 $1,296   $51,694,384 6
Aug 23, 1996 18 $1,018,083 -47% 921 $1,105   $53,579,803 7
Aug 30, 1996 23 $932,278 -8% 636 $1,466   $54,903,443 8
Sep 6, 1996 24 $503,600 -46% 578 $871   $55,576,084 9
Sep 13, 1996 25 $378,152 -25% 514 $736   $56,126,794 10
Sep 20, 1996 25 $305,347 -19% 455 $671   $56,549,574 11
Sep 27, 1996 21 $329,774 +8% 443 $744   $56,978,730 12
Oct 4, 1996 21 $401,109 +22% 751 $534   $57,551,363 13
Oct 11, 1996 20 $393,185 -2% 910 $432   $58,116,259 14
Oct 18, 1996 19 $340,566 -13% 875 $389   $58,584,603 15
Oct 25, 1996 26 $183,672 -46% 610 $301   $58,918,501 16

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jul 12, 1996 4 $18,013,262   1,986 $9,070   $18,013,262 1
Jul 19, 1996 3 $11,597,766 -36% 2,001 $5,796   $29,611,028 2
Jul 26, 1996 5 $8,596,391 -26% 1,880 $4,573   $38,207,419 3
Aug 2, 1996 7 $6,672,613 -22% 1,816 $3,674   $44,880,032 4
Aug 9, 1996 8 $4,904,223 -27% 1,666 $2,944   $49,784,255 5
Aug 16, 1996 14 $2,777,465 -43% 1,474 $1,884   $52,561,720 6
Aug 23, 1996 20 $1,409,445 -49% 921 $1,530   $53,971,165 7
Aug 30, 1996 24 $1,101,319 -22% 636 $1,732   $55,072,484 8
Sep 6, 1996 22 $676,158 -39% 578 $1,170   $55,748,642 9
Sep 13, 1996 24 $495,585 -27% 514 $964   $56,244,227 10
Sep 20, 1996 25 $404,729 -18% 455 $890   $56,648,956 11
Sep 27, 1996 20 $501,298 +24% 443 $1,132   $57,150,254 12
Oct 4, 1996 21 $572,820 +14% 751 $763   $57,723,074 13
Oct 11, 1996 19 $520,963 -9% 910 $572   $58,244,037 14
Oct 18, 1996 19 $490,792 -6% 875 $561   $58,734,829 15

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 2,201-2,300) 2,250 $41,829,761
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,721 $41,829,761
Top 1996 Movies at the International Box Office 33 $41,829,761
All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,070 $41,829,761
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,791 $41,829,761
All Time International Box Office for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 201-300) 230 $41,829,761
All Time International Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 301-400) 380 $41,829,761
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 501-600) 560 $41,829,761
All Time International Box Office for 20th Century Fox Movies (Rank 201-300) 213 $41,829,761

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,800 $100,833,145
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,333 $100,833,145
Top 1996 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office 31 $100,833,145
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 801-900) 837 $100,833,145
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,422 $100,833,145
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 101-200) 168 $100,833,145
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 201-300) 251 $100,833,145
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 401-500) 475 $100,833,145
All Time Worldwide Box Office for 20th Century Fox Movies (Rank 101-200) 192 $100,833,145

Leading Cast

Denzel Washington Lieutenant Colonel Nathaniel Serling
Meg Ryan Captain Karen Emma Walden

Supporting Cast

Lou Diamond Phillips Jack Ketchum
Michael Moriarty Brigadier General Hershberg
Matt Damon Ilario
Seth Gilliam Altameyer
Bronson Pinchot Bruno
Scott Glenn Tony Gartner
Diane Baker Louise Boylar
Zeljko Ivanek Banacek
Bruce McGill McQuillan
Sean Astin Patella
Sean Patrick Thomas Thompson
Regina Taylor Meredith Serling
Tim Guinee Rady
Tim Ransom Boylar
Armand Darrius Robins
Mark Adair-Rios Bobcat 5
Ned Vaughn Chelli
Manny Perez Jenkins
David McSwain Egan
Ken Jenkins Joel Walden
Kathleen Widdoes Geraldine Walden
Christina Stojanovich Anne Marie Walden
Lucky Luciano Nathan Serling, Sr.
Erica C. Newman Joleen Serling
Jamal A. Mays Brian Serling
Ashlee Jordan Pryor Josie Serling
Michole White* Maria
Jeffrey Waid Hillerman
Patrick Young Drill Team Commander
Jimmy Ray Pickens Soldier
Jack Watkins Coffee Sergeant
Matt Sigloch Cadre
James Paul Morse Cadre
Alissa Alban Hershberg's Secretary
Rory J. Aylward Teegarden's Crew Chief
Kyle Mickaelian Refueler
Michael Dolan Orderly
John Roarke The President
Tom Schanley Questioner
Bob Apisa Iraqi Tank Commander
Daniel Gonzalez Laughing Gunner
Albert Hall Speaker
Richard Venture Don Boylar
Amy Hathaway Annie
Reed Frerichs Delinquent Soldier
Julius Carter Rowtero

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

Production and Technical Credits

Edward Zwick Director
John Davis Producer
Joseph M. Singer Producer
David T. Friendly Producer
Patrick Sheane Duncan Screenwriter
Joseph M. Caracciolo Executive Producer
Debra Martin Chase Executive Producer
Roger Deakins Director of Photography
John Graysmark Production Designer
Steven Rosenblum Editor
James Horner Composer
Paul Neesan Co-Producer
Skip Cosper Assistant Director
Steve Cooper Art Director
Rick Gentz Set Decorator
Nick Taylor Second Unit Camera
Alan Munro Visual Effects Supervisor
Paul Lombardi Special Effects Coordinator
Peter Michael Sullivan Digital Effects Supervisor
Francine Jamison-Tanchuck Costume Designer
Frank Rose Costume Supervisor
Robert Leighton Additional Editor
Willie D. Burton Sound Mixer
Andy Nelson Re-recording Mixer
Anna Behlmer Re-recording Mixer
Per Hallberg Supervising Sound Editor
Christopher Assells Sound Effects Editor
Scott Martin Gershin Sound Effects Editor
Mark Gordon Sound Effects Editor
Philip Hess Sound Effects Editor
Alan Rankin Sound Effects Editor
Jay Richardson Sound Effects Editor
Lon Bender Sound Designer
Dan Hegeman Dialogue Editor
Lauren Stephens Dialogue Editor
Ann Fisher Dialogue Editor
Jim Henrikson Music Editor
Edna Sheen Make up
Barbara Olvera Hairstylist
Dino Ganziano Hairstylist
Michael Mills Make-up and Prosthetic Effects Designer
Mary Colquhoun Casting Director
Ron Stein Stunt Coordinator
Randall Wilkins Set Designer

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:$12,501,586 (21.2% of total gross)
Legs:4.72 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:58.5% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$46,000,000 (worldwide box office is 2.2 times production budget)
Theater counts:1,986 opening theaters/2,001 max. theaters, 8.8 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $143,904,171

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,540 $59,003,384
All Time International Box Office (Rank 2,201-2,300) 2,250 $41,829,761
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,800 $100,833,145
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 401-500) 427 $59,003,384
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 501-600) 560 $41,829,761
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 401-500) 475 $100,833,145

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: July 12th, 1996 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox
Video Release: August 19th, 1997 by 20th Century Studios
MPAA Rating: R for war violence and language.
Running Time: 111 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Heat
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: War Drama, Gulf War
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Historical Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: 20th Century Fox
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Leading Cast

Denzel Washington Lieutenant Colonel Nathaniel Serling
Meg Ryan Captain Karen Emma Walden

Supporting Cast

Lou Diamond Phillips Jack Ketchum
Michael Moriarty Brigadier General Hershberg
Matt Damon Ilario
Seth Gilliam Altameyer
Bronson Pinchot Bruno
Scott Glenn Tony Gartner
Diane Baker Louise Boylar
Zeljko Ivanek Banacek
Bruce McGill McQuillan
Sean Astin Patella
Sean Patrick Thomas Thompson
Regina Taylor Meredith Serling
Tim Guinee Rady
Tim Ransom Boylar
Armand Darrius Robins
Mark Adair-Rios Bobcat 5
Ned Vaughn Chelli
Manny Perez Jenkins
David McSwain Egan
Ken Jenkins Joel Walden
Kathleen Widdoes Geraldine Walden
Christina Stojanovich Anne Marie Walden
Lucky Luciano Nathan Serling, Sr.
Erica C. Newman Joleen Serling
Jamal A. Mays Brian Serling
Ashlee Jordan Pryor Josie Serling
Michole White* Maria
Jeffrey Waid Hillerman
Patrick Young Drill Team Commander
Jimmy Ray Pickens Soldier
Jack Watkins Coffee Sergeant
Matt Sigloch Cadre
James Paul Morse Cadre
Alissa Alban Hershberg's Secretary
Rory J. Aylward Teegarden's Crew Chief
Kyle Mickaelian Refueler
Michael Dolan Orderly
John Roarke The President
Tom Schanley Questioner
Bob Apisa Iraqi Tank Commander
Daniel Gonzalez Laughing Gunner
Albert Hall Speaker
Richard Venture Don Boylar
Amy Hathaway Annie
Reed Frerichs Delinquent Soldier
Julius Carter Rowtero

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

Production and Technical Credits

Edward Zwick Director
John Davis Producer
Joseph M. Singer Producer
David T. Friendly Producer
Patrick Sheane Duncan Screenwriter
Joseph M. Caracciolo Executive Producer
Debra Martin Chase Executive Producer
Roger Deakins Director of Photography
John Graysmark Production Designer
Steven Rosenblum Editor
James Horner Composer
Paul Neesan Co-Producer
Skip Cosper Assistant Director
Steve Cooper Art Director
Rick Gentz Set Decorator
Nick Taylor Second Unit Camera
Alan Munro Visual Effects Supervisor
Paul Lombardi Special Effects Coordinator
Peter Michael Sullivan Digital Effects Supervisor
Francine Jamison-Tanchuck Costume Designer
Frank Rose Costume Supervisor
Robert Leighton Additional Editor
Willie D. Burton Sound Mixer
Andy Nelson Re-recording Mixer
Anna Behlmer Re-recording Mixer
Per Hallberg Supervising Sound Editor
Christopher Assells Sound Effects Editor
Scott Martin Gershin Sound Effects Editor
Mark Gordon Sound Effects Editor
Philip Hess Sound Effects Editor
Alan Rankin Sound Effects Editor
Jay Richardson Sound Effects Editor
Lon Bender Sound Designer
Dan Hegeman Dialogue Editor
Lauren Stephens Dialogue Editor
Ann Fisher Dialogue Editor
Jim Henrikson Music Editor
Edna Sheen Make up
Barbara Olvera Hairstylist
Dino Ganziano Hairstylist
Michael Mills Make-up and Prosthetic Effects Designer
Mary Colquhoun Casting Director
Ron Stein Stunt Coordinator
Randall Wilkins Set Designer

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 1,501-1,600) 1,540 $59,003,384
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,076 $143,904,171
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,156 $59,003,384
Top 1996 Movies at the Domestic Box Office 24 $59,003,384
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 701-800) 701 $59,003,384
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,229 $59,003,384
All Time Domestic Box Office for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 101-200) 137 $59,003,384
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 201-300) 211 $59,003,384
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 401-500) 427 $59,003,384
All Time Domestic Box Office for 20th Century Fox Movies (Rank 101-200) 173 $59,003,384

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jul 12, 1996 3 $12,501,586   1,986 $6,295   $12,501,586 1
Jul 19, 1996 3 $8,023,994 -36% 2,001 $4,010   $26,037,256 2
Jul 26, 1996 4 $5,730,594 -29% 1,880 $3,048   $35,341,622 3
Aug 2, 1996 7 $4,455,042 -22% 1,816 $2,453   $42,662,461 4
Aug 9, 1996 8 $3,272,014 -27% 1,666 $1,964   $48,152,046 5
Aug 16, 1996 13 $1,910,129 -42% 1,474 $1,296   $51,694,384 6
Aug 23, 1996 18 $1,018,083 -47% 921 $1,105   $53,579,803 7
Aug 30, 1996 23 $932,278 -8% 636 $1,466   $54,903,443 8
Sep 6, 1996 24 $503,600 -46% 578 $871   $55,576,084 9
Sep 13, 1996 25 $378,152 -25% 514 $736   $56,126,794 10
Sep 20, 1996 25 $305,347 -19% 455 $671   $56,549,574 11
Sep 27, 1996 21 $329,774 +8% 443 $744   $56,978,730 12
Oct 4, 1996 21 $401,109 +22% 751 $534   $57,551,363 13
Oct 11, 1996 20 $393,185 -2% 910 $432   $58,116,259 14
Oct 18, 1996 19 $340,566 -13% 875 $389   $58,584,603 15
Oct 25, 1996 26 $183,672 -46% 610 $301   $58,918,501 16

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jul 12, 1996 4 $18,013,262   1,986 $9,070   $18,013,262 1
Jul 19, 1996 3 $11,597,766 -36% 2,001 $5,796   $29,611,028 2
Jul 26, 1996 5 $8,596,391 -26% 1,880 $4,573   $38,207,419 3
Aug 2, 1996 7 $6,672,613 -22% 1,816 $3,674   $44,880,032 4
Aug 9, 1996 8 $4,904,223 -27% 1,666 $2,944   $49,784,255 5
Aug 16, 1996 14 $2,777,465 -43% 1,474 $1,884   $52,561,720 6
Aug 23, 1996 20 $1,409,445 -49% 921 $1,530   $53,971,165 7
Aug 30, 1996 24 $1,101,319 -22% 636 $1,732   $55,072,484 8
Sep 6, 1996 22 $676,158 -39% 578 $1,170   $55,748,642 9
Sep 13, 1996 24 $495,585 -27% 514 $964   $56,244,227 10
Sep 20, 1996 25 $404,729 -18% 455 $890   $56,648,956 11
Sep 27, 1996 20 $501,298 +24% 443 $1,132   $57,150,254 12
Oct 4, 1996 21 $572,820 +14% 751 $763   $57,723,074 13
Oct 11, 1996 19 $520,963 -9% 910 $572   $58,244,037 14
Oct 18, 1996 19 $490,792 -6% 875 $561   $58,734,829 15

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 2,201-2,300) 2,250 $41,829,761
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,721 $41,829,761
Top 1996 Movies at the International Box Office 33 $41,829,761
All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,070 $41,829,761
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,791 $41,829,761
All Time International Box Office for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 201-300) 230 $41,829,761
All Time International Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 301-400) 380 $41,829,761
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 501-600) 560 $41,829,761
All Time International Box Office for 20th Century Fox Movies (Rank 201-300) 213 $41,829,761

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,800 $100,833,145
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,333 $100,833,145
Top 1996 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office 31 $100,833,145
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 801-900) 837 $100,833,145
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,422 $100,833,145
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 101-200) 168 $100,833,145
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 201-300) 251 $100,833,145
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 401-500) 475 $100,833,145
All Time Worldwide Box Office for 20th Century Fox Movies (Rank 101-200) 192 $100,833,145