The Devil's Own (1997)

Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $42,885,593Details
International Box Office $98,014,407Details
Worldwide Box Office $140,900,000
Further financial details...

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$14,274,503 (33.3% of total gross)
Legs:3.00 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:30.4% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$90,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.6 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,504 opening theaters/2,504 max. theaters, 5.3 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $100,720,407

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,189 $42,885,593
All Time International Box Office (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,142 $98,014,407
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,373 $140,900,000
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 601-700) 663 $42,885,593
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 201-300) 230 $98,014,407
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 301-400) 327 $140,900,000

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: March 26th, 1997 (Wide) by Sony Pictures
Video Release: September 16th, 2008 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, released as The The Devils Own
MPAA Rating: R for strong brutal violence, and for language
Running Time: 107 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Sabrina
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Keywords: Action Thriller, 1970s, Prologue, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent, Terrorism, Irish Republican Army, False Identity, Retirement, Arms Dealer, Assassination, Double-Crossed
Source:Based on Fiction Book/Short Story
Genre:Thriller/Suspense
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Columbia Pictures
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Easter (All Movies, 3-Day) 58 $14,274,503 Mar 28, 1997 5
Easter (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 34 $34,177,955 Mar 28, 1997 5
Easter (Opening, 3-Day) 33 $14,274,503 Mar 28, 1997 5
Easter (Opening, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 21 $34,177,955 Mar 28, 1997 5

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,189 $42,885,593
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,701 $100,720,407
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,696 $42,885,593
Top 1997 Movies at the Domestic Box Office 50 $42,885,593
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 401-500) 467 $42,885,593
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,801-1,900) 1,813 $42,885,593
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,048 $42,885,593
All Time Domestic Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 101-200) 182 $42,885,593
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 601-700) 663 $42,885,593
All Time Domestic Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 201-300) 288 $42,885,593

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Mar 28, 1997 2 $14,274,503   2,504 $5,701   $14,274,503 1
Apr 4, 1997 3 $7,013,200 -51% 2,504 $2,801   $29,588,014 2
Apr 11, 1997 5 $4,180,149 -40% 2,355 $1,775   $35,551,865 3
Apr 18, 1997 6 $2,406,237 -42% 2,004 $1,201   $39,116,907 4
Apr 25, 1997 9 $1,154,808 -52% 1,270 $909   $41,019,604 5
May 2, 1997 14 $512,090 -56% 700 $732   $41,873,319 6
May 9, 1997 23 $182,127 -64% 440 $414   $42,200,692 7
May 16, 1997 24 $157,765 -13% 377 $418   $42,422,116 8
May 23, 1997 40 $86,388 -45% 191 $452   $42,540,292 9
May 30, 1997 44 $48,751 -44% 146 $334   $42,602,646 10
Jun 6, 1997 55 $27,273 -44% 90 $303   $42,640,548 11
Jun 20, 1997 35 $107,724   495 $218   $42,782,784 13
Jun 27, 1997 46 $28,505 -74% 214 $133   $42,845,307 14
Jul 4, 1997 52 $19,601 -31% 54 $363   $42,877,165 15

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Mar 28, 1997 2 $22,574,814   2,504 $9,016   $22,574,814 2
Apr 4, 1997 3 $8,796,902 -61% 2,504 $3,513   $31,371,716 3
Apr 11, 1997 5 $5,338,954 -39% 2,355 $2,267   $36,710,670 4
Apr 18, 1997 6 $3,154,126 -41% 2,004 $1,574   $39,864,796 5
Apr 25, 1997 10 $1,496,433 -53% 1,270 $1,178   $41,361,229 6
May 2, 1997 14 $657,336 -56% 700 $939   $42,018,565 7
May 9, 1997 23 $245,786 -63% 440 $559   $42,264,351 8
May 16, 1997 29 $189,553 -23% 377 $503   $42,453,904 9
May 23, 1997 41 $99,991 -47% 191 $524   $42,553,895 10
May 30, 1997 46 $59,380 -41% 146 $407   $42,613,275 11
Jun 20, 1997 35 $141,742   495 $286   $42,816,802 14
Jun 27, 1997 47 $40,762 -71% 214 $190   $42,857,564 15

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,142 $98,014,407
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 701-800) 774 $98,014,407
Top 1997 Movies at the International Box Office 21 $98,014,407
All Time International Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 201-300) 246 $98,014,407
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 801-900) 819 $98,014,407
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 401-500) 421 $98,014,407
All Time International Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies 70 $98,014,407
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 201-300) 230 $98,014,407
All Time International Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 101-200) 132 $98,014,407

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,373 $140,900,000
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 901-1,000) 964 $140,900,000
Top 1997 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office 28 $140,900,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 201-300) 288 $140,900,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,035 $140,900,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 501-600) 560 $140,900,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies 93 $140,900,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 301-400) 327 $140,900,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 101-200) 180 $140,900,000

Leading Cast

Harrison Ford Tom O'Meara
Brad Pitt Rory Devaney

Supporting Cast

Margaret Colin Sheila O'Meara
Ruben Blades Edwin Diaz
Treat Williams Billy Burke
George Hearn Peter Fitzsimmons
Ryan Mitchell Chief Jim Kelly
Natascha McElhone Megan Doherty
Paul Ronan Sean Phelan
Simon Jones Harry Sloan
Julia Stiles Bridget O'Meara
Ashley Carin Morgan O'Meara
Kelly Singer Annie O'Meara
David O Hara Martin MacDuff
David Wilmot Dessie
Anthony Brophy Gerard
Shane Dunne Young Frankie
Martin Dunne Frankie's Father
Gabrielle Reidy Frankie's Mother
Samantha Conroy Frankie's Sister
Baxter Harris Customs Agent
Hassan Johnson Teenager
Scott Nicholson Rookie Cop
Jonathan Earl Peck Jerry
Sixto Ramos Hispanic Man
Mya Michaels Hispanic Woman
Jessica Marie Kavanagh Hispanic Girl
Brendan Kelly Teddy
Kevin Nagle Thug
Greg Salata Tony
Joseph Dandry Joey the Bartender
Jack McKillop Jack Fitzsimmons
Mac Orange The Maid
Malachy McCourt Bishop
Marian Tomas Griffin Cousin Eileen
Peggy Shay Aunt Birdie
Danielle McGovern Brooke
Ciaran O'Reilly Father Canlon
Rob McElhenney Kevin
Donald J. Meade Irish Musician
Patrick Reynolds Irish Musician
Peter Rufli Irish Musician
Debbon Ayer Tour Guide
Mario Polit Young Dominican
Chance Kelly Masked Burglar
Greg Stebner Uniformed Cop
William Paulson Detective
Bill Hoag Trucker
Victor Slezak Evan Stanley, FBI
Damien Leake Art Fisher, FBI

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

Production and Technical Credits

Alan J. Pakula Director
Lawrence Gordon Producer
Robert F. Colesberry Producer
Kevin Jarre Screenwriter
Robert Mark Kamen Screenwriter
Kevin Jarre Story Creator
Lloyd Levin Executive Producer
Donald Laventhall Executive Producer
Gordon Willis Director of Photography
Jane Musky Production Designer
Tom Rolf Editor
Dennis Virkler Editor
Bernie Pollack Costume Designer
James Horner Composer
Karen L. Thorson Associate Producer
Peter Kohn Assistant Director
Jonathan Filley Unit Production Manager
Robert Guerra Art Director
Leslie Bloom Set Decorator
James Sabat Sound Mixer
Lee Dichter Re-recording Mixer
Ron Bochar Supervising Sound Editor
Lewis Goldstein Sound Effects Editor
Michael Laudati Make up
Jean A. Black Make up
Michael Kriston Hairstylist
Dolores O’Riordan Song Writer
David Aaron Cohen Screenwriter
Vincent Patrick Screenwriter
Doug Coleman 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:$14,274,503 (33.3% of total gross)
Legs:3.00 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:30.4% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$90,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.6 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,504 opening theaters/2,504 max. theaters, 5.3 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $100,720,407

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,189 $42,885,593
All Time International Box Office (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,142 $98,014,407
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,373 $140,900,000
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 601-700) 663 $42,885,593
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 201-300) 230 $98,014,407
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 301-400) 327 $140,900,000

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


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Netflix:Netflix, Netflix, Netflix

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: March 26th, 1997 (Wide) by Sony Pictures
Video Release: September 16th, 2008 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, released as The The Devils Own
MPAA Rating: R for strong brutal violence, and for language
Running Time: 107 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Sabrina
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Action Thriller, 1970s, Prologue, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent, Terrorism, Irish Republican Army, False Identity, Retirement, Arms Dealer, Assassination, Double-Crossed
Source:Based on Fiction Book/Short Story
Genre:Thriller/Suspense
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Columbia Pictures
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Easter (All Movies, 3-Day) 58 $14,274,503 Mar 28, 1997 5
Easter (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 34 $34,177,955 Mar 28, 1997 5
Easter (Opening, 3-Day) 33 $14,274,503 Mar 28, 1997 5
Easter (Opening, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 21 $34,177,955 Mar 28, 1997 5

Leading Cast

Harrison Ford Tom O'Meara
Brad Pitt Rory Devaney

Supporting Cast

Margaret Colin Sheila O'Meara
Ruben Blades Edwin Diaz
Treat Williams Billy Burke
George Hearn Peter Fitzsimmons
Ryan Mitchell Chief Jim Kelly
Natascha McElhone Megan Doherty
Paul Ronan Sean Phelan
Simon Jones Harry Sloan
Julia Stiles Bridget O'Meara
Ashley Carin Morgan O'Meara
Kelly Singer Annie O'Meara
David O Hara Martin MacDuff
David Wilmot Dessie
Anthony Brophy Gerard
Shane Dunne Young Frankie
Martin Dunne Frankie's Father
Gabrielle Reidy Frankie's Mother
Samantha Conroy Frankie's Sister
Baxter Harris Customs Agent
Hassan Johnson Teenager
Scott Nicholson Rookie Cop
Jonathan Earl Peck Jerry
Sixto Ramos Hispanic Man
Mya Michaels Hispanic Woman
Jessica Marie Kavanagh Hispanic Girl
Brendan Kelly Teddy
Kevin Nagle Thug
Greg Salata Tony
Joseph Dandry Joey the Bartender
Jack McKillop Jack Fitzsimmons
Mac Orange The Maid
Malachy McCourt Bishop
Marian Tomas Griffin Cousin Eileen
Peggy Shay Aunt Birdie
Danielle McGovern Brooke
Ciaran O'Reilly Father Canlon
Rob McElhenney Kevin
Donald J. Meade Irish Musician
Patrick Reynolds Irish Musician
Peter Rufli Irish Musician
Debbon Ayer Tour Guide
Mario Polit Young Dominican
Chance Kelly Masked Burglar
Greg Stebner Uniformed Cop
William Paulson Detective
Bill Hoag Trucker
Victor Slezak Evan Stanley, FBI
Damien Leake Art Fisher, FBI

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

Production and Technical Credits

Alan J. Pakula Director
Lawrence Gordon Producer
Robert F. Colesberry Producer
Kevin Jarre Screenwriter
Robert Mark Kamen Screenwriter
Kevin Jarre Story Creator
Lloyd Levin Executive Producer
Donald Laventhall Executive Producer
Gordon Willis Director of Photography
Jane Musky Production Designer
Tom Rolf Editor
Dennis Virkler Editor
Bernie Pollack Costume Designer
James Horner Composer
Karen L. Thorson Associate Producer
Peter Kohn Assistant Director
Jonathan Filley Unit Production Manager
Robert Guerra Art Director
Leslie Bloom Set Decorator
James Sabat Sound Mixer
Lee Dichter Re-recording Mixer
Ron Bochar Supervising Sound Editor
Lewis Goldstein Sound Effects Editor
Michael Laudati Make up
Jean A. Black Make up
Michael Kriston Hairstylist
Dolores O’Riordan Song Writer
David Aaron Cohen Screenwriter
Vincent Patrick Screenwriter
Doug Coleman 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 2,101-2,200) 2,189 $42,885,593
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,701 $100,720,407
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,696 $42,885,593
Top 1997 Movies at the Domestic Box Office 50 $42,885,593
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 401-500) 467 $42,885,593
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,801-1,900) 1,813 $42,885,593
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,048 $42,885,593
All Time Domestic Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 101-200) 182 $42,885,593
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 601-700) 663 $42,885,593
All Time Domestic Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 201-300) 288 $42,885,593

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Mar 28, 1997 2 $14,274,503   2,504 $5,701   $14,274,503 1
Apr 4, 1997 3 $7,013,200 -51% 2,504 $2,801   $29,588,014 2
Apr 11, 1997 5 $4,180,149 -40% 2,355 $1,775   $35,551,865 3
Apr 18, 1997 6 $2,406,237 -42% 2,004 $1,201   $39,116,907 4
Apr 25, 1997 9 $1,154,808 -52% 1,270 $909   $41,019,604 5
May 2, 1997 14 $512,090 -56% 700 $732   $41,873,319 6
May 9, 1997 23 $182,127 -64% 440 $414   $42,200,692 7
May 16, 1997 24 $157,765 -13% 377 $418   $42,422,116 8
May 23, 1997 40 $86,388 -45% 191 $452   $42,540,292 9
May 30, 1997 44 $48,751 -44% 146 $334   $42,602,646 10
Jun 6, 1997 55 $27,273 -44% 90 $303   $42,640,548 11
Jun 20, 1997 35 $107,724   495 $218   $42,782,784 13
Jun 27, 1997 46 $28,505 -74% 214 $133   $42,845,307 14
Jul 4, 1997 52 $19,601 -31% 54 $363   $42,877,165 15

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Mar 28, 1997 2 $22,574,814   2,504 $9,016   $22,574,814 2
Apr 4, 1997 3 $8,796,902 -61% 2,504 $3,513   $31,371,716 3
Apr 11, 1997 5 $5,338,954 -39% 2,355 $2,267   $36,710,670 4
Apr 18, 1997 6 $3,154,126 -41% 2,004 $1,574   $39,864,796 5
Apr 25, 1997 10 $1,496,433 -53% 1,270 $1,178   $41,361,229 6
May 2, 1997 14 $657,336 -56% 700 $939   $42,018,565 7
May 9, 1997 23 $245,786 -63% 440 $559   $42,264,351 8
May 16, 1997 29 $189,553 -23% 377 $503   $42,453,904 9
May 23, 1997 41 $99,991 -47% 191 $524   $42,553,895 10
May 30, 1997 46 $59,380 -41% 146 $407   $42,613,275 11
Jun 20, 1997 35 $141,742   495 $286   $42,816,802 14
Jun 27, 1997 47 $40,762 -71% 214 $190   $42,857,564 15

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,142 $98,014,407
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 701-800) 774 $98,014,407
Top 1997 Movies at the International Box Office 21 $98,014,407
All Time International Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 201-300) 246 $98,014,407
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 801-900) 819 $98,014,407
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 401-500) 421 $98,014,407
All Time International Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies 70 $98,014,407
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 201-300) 230 $98,014,407
All Time International Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 101-200) 132 $98,014,407

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,373 $140,900,000
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 901-1,000) 964 $140,900,000
Top 1997 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office 28 $140,900,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 201-300) 288 $140,900,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,035 $140,900,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 501-600) 560 $140,900,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies 93 $140,900,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 301-400) 327 $140,900,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 101-200) 180 $140,900,000