Dad (1989)

Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $19,738,015Details
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Metrics

Legs:4.38 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $53,327,259

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: October 27th, 1989 (Wide) by Universal
MPAA Rating: PG
Running Time: 118 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Twins
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Keywords: Comedy Drama, Dysfunctional Family, Autumn Years, Terminal Illness, Coma, Medical and Hospitals, Adult Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent
Source:Based on Fiction Book/Short Story
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Amblin Entertainment, Universal Pictures
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Thanksgiving (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 299 $8,293,522 Nov 24, 1989 31
Thanksgiving (All Movies, 5-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 297 $6,722,890 Nov 24, 1989 31
Veterans Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 132 $12,755,745 Nov 10, 1989 17

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 10, 1989 3 $4,504,020   1,108 $4,065   $6,306,110 3
Nov 17, 1989 6 $3,144,400 -30% 1,123 $2,800   $10,785,650 4
Nov 24, 1989 8 $2,928,420 -7% 1,188 $2,465   $15,050,135 5
Dec 1, 1989 9 $1,386,905 -53% 1,123 $1,235   $17,094,150 6
Dec 22, 1989 19 $266,960   284 $940   $19,345,975 9

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 10, 1989 2 $5,839,160   1,108 $5,270   $7,641,250 3
Nov 17, 1989 6 $4,480,465 -23% 1,123 $3,990   $12,121,715 4
Nov 24, 1989 8 $3,585,530 -20% 1,188 $3,018   $15,707,245 5

Leading Cast

Jack Lemmon Jake Tremont
Ted Danson John Tremont
Ethan Hawke Billy

Supporting Cast

Olympia Dukakis Bette Tremont
Kathy Baker Annie
Kevin Spacey Mario
Zakes Mokae Dr. Chad
J.T. Walsh Dr. Santana
Peter Michael Goetz Dr. Ethridge
John Apicella Dr. Delibro
Richard McGonagle Victor Walton
Bill Morey Hal McCarthy
Mary Fogarty Gloria McCarthy
Art Frankel DMV Instructor
Ray Girardin Butcher
Vickilyn Reynolds CCU Nurse
Edith Field Jake's Nurse
Takayo Fischer Jake's Nurse
Andi Chapman Jake's Nurse
Erin Strom Nurse
Lisa Rae Nurse
Emily Kuroda Vicki
Jimmy Higa Chris
Gregory Itzin Ralph Kramer
Richard Fiske Bingo Caller
Tony Kienitz Bank Executive
Terry Wills Dry Cleaner
Patti Arpaia Receptionist
Donna Porter Surprised Neighbor
Jan Munroe Corporate Employee
Nancy Paul Corporate Employee
Charles Stransky Corporate Employee
Patrick Massett Corporate Employee
Chris Lemmon Young Jake
Gina Raymond Young Bette
Justin Petersen Young John
Sprague Grayden Young Annie
Lucas Hall Hank
Katie Kissell Lizbeth

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

Production and Technical Credits

Gary David Goldberg Director
Gary David Goldberg Screenwriter
Gary David Goldberg Producer
Joseph Stern Producer
William Wharton Story Creator
Steven Spielberg Executive Producer
Frank Marshall Executive Producer
Kathleen Kennedy Executive Producer
Jan Kiesser Director of Photography
Jack DeGovia Production Designer
Eric Sears Editor
James Horner Composer
Sam Weisman Co-Producer
Ric Kidney Co-Producer
Chris Soldo Assistant Director
Ric Kidney Unit Production Manager
John R Jensen Art Director
Thomas L. Roysden Set Decorator
Molly Maginnis Costume Designer
Mary Still Costume Supervisor
Ron Judkins Sound Mixer
Chris Jenkins Re-recording Mixer
David Campbell Re-recording Mixer
D.M. Hemphill Re-recording Mixer
Stephen H. Flick Supervising Sound Editor
Ron Bartlett Sound Editor
Curt Schulkey Supervising
Warren Hamilton, Jr. Dialogue Editor
George Simpson Dialogue Editor
Donald Flick Dialogue Editor
Jim Henrikson Music Editor
Judith Weiner Casting Director
Carol Larkin Casting (Boston)

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


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Metrics

Legs:4.38 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $53,327,259

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

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


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: October 27th, 1989 (Wide) by Universal
MPAA Rating: PG
Running Time: 118 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Twins
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Comedy Drama, Dysfunctional Family, Autumn Years, Terminal Illness, Coma, Medical and Hospitals, Adult Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent
Source:Based on Fiction Book/Short Story
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Amblin Entertainment, Universal Pictures
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Thanksgiving (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 299 $8,293,522 Nov 24, 1989 31
Thanksgiving (All Movies, 5-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 297 $6,722,890 Nov 24, 1989 31
Veterans Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 132 $12,755,745 Nov 10, 1989 17

Leading Cast

Jack Lemmon Jake Tremont
Ted Danson John Tremont
Ethan Hawke Billy

Supporting Cast

Olympia Dukakis Bette Tremont
Kathy Baker Annie
Kevin Spacey Mario
Zakes Mokae Dr. Chad
J.T. Walsh Dr. Santana
Peter Michael Goetz Dr. Ethridge
John Apicella Dr. Delibro
Richard McGonagle Victor Walton
Bill Morey Hal McCarthy
Mary Fogarty Gloria McCarthy
Art Frankel DMV Instructor
Ray Girardin Butcher
Vickilyn Reynolds CCU Nurse
Edith Field Jake's Nurse
Takayo Fischer Jake's Nurse
Andi Chapman Jake's Nurse
Erin Strom Nurse
Lisa Rae Nurse
Emily Kuroda Vicki
Jimmy Higa Chris
Gregory Itzin Ralph Kramer
Richard Fiske Bingo Caller
Tony Kienitz Bank Executive
Terry Wills Dry Cleaner
Patti Arpaia Receptionist
Donna Porter Surprised Neighbor
Jan Munroe Corporate Employee
Nancy Paul Corporate Employee
Charles Stransky Corporate Employee
Patrick Massett Corporate Employee
Chris Lemmon Young Jake
Gina Raymond Young Bette
Justin Petersen Young John
Sprague Grayden Young Annie
Lucas Hall Hank
Katie Kissell Lizbeth

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

Production and Technical Credits

Gary David Goldberg Director
Gary David Goldberg Screenwriter
Gary David Goldberg Producer
Joseph Stern Producer
William Wharton Story Creator
Steven Spielberg Executive Producer
Frank Marshall Executive Producer
Kathleen Kennedy Executive Producer
Jan Kiesser Director of Photography
Jack DeGovia Production Designer
Eric Sears Editor
James Horner Composer
Sam Weisman Co-Producer
Ric Kidney Co-Producer
Chris Soldo Assistant Director
Ric Kidney Unit Production Manager
John R Jensen Art Director
Thomas L. Roysden Set Decorator
Molly Maginnis Costume Designer
Mary Still Costume Supervisor
Ron Judkins Sound Mixer
Chris Jenkins Re-recording Mixer
David Campbell Re-recording Mixer
D.M. Hemphill Re-recording Mixer
Stephen H. Flick Supervising Sound Editor
Ron Bartlett Sound Editor
Curt Schulkey Supervising
Warren Hamilton, Jr. Dialogue Editor
George Simpson Dialogue Editor
Donald Flick Dialogue Editor
Jim Henrikson Music Editor
Judith Weiner Casting Director
Carol Larkin Casting (Boston)

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

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 10, 1989 3 $4,504,020   1,108 $4,065   $6,306,110 3
Nov 17, 1989 6 $3,144,400 -30% 1,123 $2,800   $10,785,650 4
Nov 24, 1989 8 $2,928,420 -7% 1,188 $2,465   $15,050,135 5
Dec 1, 1989 9 $1,386,905 -53% 1,123 $1,235   $17,094,150 6
Dec 22, 1989 19 $266,960   284 $940   $19,345,975 9

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 10, 1989 2 $5,839,160   1,108 $5,270   $7,641,250 3
Nov 17, 1989 6 $4,480,465 -23% 1,123 $3,990   $12,121,715 4
Nov 24, 1989 8 $3,585,530 -20% 1,188 $3,018   $15,707,245 5