Eraser (1996)

Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $101,295,562Details
International Box Office $133,104,438Details
Worldwide Box Office $234,400,000
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Metrics

Opening Weekend:$24,566,446 (24.3% of total gross)
Legs:4.12 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:43.2% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$100,000,000 (worldwide box office is 2.3 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,410 opening theaters/2,556 max. theaters, 8.0 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $247,051,157

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

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iTunes:iTunes
Netflix:Netflix, Netflix, Netflix

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: June 21st, 1996 (Wide) by Warner Bros.
Video Release: March 26th, 1997 by Warner Home Video
MPAA Rating: R for violent action throughout and some language
Running Time: 114 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Tin Cup
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Keywords: Mafia, Visual Effects
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Action
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Warner Bros.
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Independence Day (All Movies, 3-Day) 104 $13,269,318 Jul 5, 1996 17
Independence Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 79 $33,923,820 Jul 5, 1996 17
Top 1996 Theater Average 85 $10,194 Jun 21, 1996 3

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jun 21, 1996 1 $24,566,446   2,410 $10,194   $24,566,446 1
Jun 28, 1996 2 $17,165,544 -30% 2,556 $6,716   $53,589,320 2
Jul 5, 1996 5 $13,269,318 -23% 2,556 $5,191   $70,872,789 3
Jul 12, 1996 7 $6,307,035 -52% 2,506 $2,517   $80,871,220 4
Jul 19, 1996 10 $3,438,931 -45% 2,317 $1,484   $87,124,392 5
Jul 26, 1996 13 $2,191,472 -36% 1,865 $1,175   $90,940,535 6
Aug 2, 1996 15 $1,356,529 -38% 1,197 $1,133   $93,272,730 7
Aug 9, 1996 20 $643,744 -53% 665 $968   $94,557,455 8
Aug 16, 1996 24 $412,338 -36% 435 $948   $95,270,648 9
Aug 23, 1996 16 $1,355,613 +229% 940 $1,442   $96,808,807 10
Aug 30, 1996 18 $1,223,893 -10% 940 $1,302   $99,013,389 11
Sep 6, 1996 20 $611,220 -50% 838 $729   $100,182,147 12
Sep 13, 1996 29 $298,521 -51% 518 $576   $100,629,947 13
Sep 20, 1996 30 $180,556 -40% 291 $620   $100,912,448 14
Sep 27, 1996 37 $121,039 -33% 201 $602   $101,104,323 15
Oct 4, 1996 43 $76,470 -37% 174 $439   $101,228,120 16
Oct 11, 1996 51 $25,348 -67% 97 $261   $101,283,031 17

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jun 21, 1996 1 $36,423,776   2,410 $15,114   $36,423,776 1
Jun 28, 1996 2 $21,179,695 -42% 2,556 $8,286   $57,603,471 2
Jul 5, 1996 5 $16,960,714 -20% 2,556 $6,636   $74,564,185 3
Jul 12, 1996 7 $9,121,276 -46% 2,506 $3,640   $83,685,461 4
Jul 19, 1996 11 $5,063,602 -44% 2,317 $2,185   $88,749,063 5
Jul 26, 1996 15 $3,167,138 -37% 1,865 $1,698   $91,916,201 6
Aug 2, 1996 16 $1,997,510 -37% 1,197 $1,669   $93,913,711 7
Aug 9, 1996 20 $944,599 -53% 665 $1,420   $94,858,310 8
Aug 16, 1996 25 $594,884 -37% 435 $1,368   $95,453,194 9
Aug 23, 1996 15 $2,336,302 +293% 940 $2,485   $97,789,496 10
Aug 30, 1996 17 $1,781,431 -24% 940 $1,895   $99,570,927 11
Sep 6, 1996 21 $760,499 -57% 838 $908   $100,331,426 12
Sep 13, 1996 25 $400,466 -47% 518 $773   $100,731,892 13
Sep 20, 1996 29 $251,392 -37% 291 $864   $100,983,284 14
Sep 27, 1996 33 $168,366 -33% 201 $838   $101,151,650 15
Oct 4, 1996 38 $106,033 -37% 174 $609   $101,257,683 16

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


Leading Cast

Arnold Schwarzenegger John Kruger, the Eraser
Vanessa Williams Lee Cullen

Supporting Cast

James Caan Robert Deguerin
James Coburn Beller
Robert Pastorelli Johnny C.
James Cromwell Donahue
Danny Nucci Monroe
Andy Romano Harper
Nick Chinlund Calderon
Gerry Becker Morehart
Mark Rolston J. Scar
John Slattery Corman
Robert Miranda Frediano
Michael Papajohn Schiff
Joe Viterelli Tony
Roma Maffia Claire
Tony Longo Little Mike
John Snyder Sal
Olek Krupa Sergei
Melora Walters Darleen
Cylk Cozart Darryl
K. Todd Freeman Dutton
Rocco Sisto Pauley
Gerald Berns Young Agent
Steve Ford Knoland
Ismael "East" Carlo Priest
Thomas J. Huff Somes
Rick Batalla Bartender
Michael Gregory Leiman
Patrick Kilpatrick Haggerty
James Short Crane Sniper
A.J. Nay Sniper #2
Camryn Manheim Nurse
Skipp Sudduth Watch Commander
Anthony Fusco Witsec Op
Gregory McKinney Witsec Op #1
Craig Barnett Clerk
Corey Joshua Taylor Officer
Rick Marzan Crawford
Brian Libby 1st Perimeter Guy
Dan Wynands 2nd Perimeter Guy
David Wolos-Fonteno* Security Official
Sonny H. King Security Guard
Edward Rote Security Guard
Michael Cameron Gate Guard
Tim Colceri Lobby Guard
Dieter R. Trippel Lobby Guard
Matthew Mahaney Vault Guard
Denis Forest Technician
Christopher Mankiewicz Zoo Guard
Michael Stone Zoo Killer #1
Kevin Fry Dock Guard
Sam Scarber Dock Guard
Richie Varga Secretary
Diana Morgan Female Reporter
Ben Shenkman Reporter
Dominic Marcus Reporter
Pat Collins Anchorman
Dorin Seymour Attorney
Clayton Landey Witsec Agent
Frank Minitello Paramedic
Charles Chiquete Officer Worker #1
Glenndon Chatman Glenndon
Camille Winbush Camille
Vic Polizos Hannon
James Clark Locomotive Engineer
David Bilson Pilot
Al Cerullo Pilot
Rick Shuster Pilot

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

Production and Technical Credits

Chuck Russell Director
Arnold Kopelson Producer
Anne Kopelson Producer
Tony Puryear Screenwriter
Walon Green Screenwriter
Tony Puryear Story Creator
Michael Tadross Executive Producer
Charles Russell Executive Producer
Adam Greenberg Director of Photography
Bill Kenney Production Designer
Michael Tronick Editor
Stephen Brown Co-Producer
Caroline Pham Co-Producer
Alan Silvestri Composer
Frank Capra III Associate Producer
Frank Capra III Assistant Director
Terry Leonard Second Unit Director
George Manasse Unit Production Manager
Dennis E. Jones Unit Production Manager
Justin Moritt Production Supervisor
Bill Skinner Art Director
Garrett Lewis Set Decorator
Mike Benson Second Unit Camera
Tom Priestley Second Unit Camera
John E. Sullivan Visual Effects Supervisor
Michael Fink Visual Effects Supervisor
Patrice Dinhut Visual Effects Supervisor
Richard Bruno Costume Designer
Hugo Pena Costume Supervisor
Robert Eber Sound Mixer
Jeffrey J. Haboush Re-recording Mixer
Kevin E. Carpenter Re-recording Mixer
Robert Schaper Re-recording Mixer
Bub Asman Supervising Sound Editor
Alan Robert Murray Supervising Sound Editor
Christopher S. Aud Sound Effects Editor
Patrick Bietz Sound Effects Editor
John V. Bonds, Jr. Sound Effects Editor
Neil Burrow Sound Effects Editor
Samuel C. Crutcher Sound Effects Editor
Mike Dobie Sound Effects Editor
Doug Jackson Sound Effects Editor
James Klinger Sound Effects Editor
Gary Krivacek Sound Effects Editor
Walter Newman Sound Effects Editor
Jayme Parker Sound Effects Editor
Lucy Coldsnow-Smith* Dialogue Editor
John Reynolds Dialogue Editor
Pat Foley Dialogue Editor
Cathy Flynn Dialogue Editor
Will Kaplan Music Editor
Kenneth Karman Music Editor
Jeff Dawn Make up
Peter Tothpal Hairstylist
Linda Thompson Song Writer
David Foster Song Writer
Evan Kopelson Song Writer
Douglas Pashley Song Writer
Walon Green Story Creator
Michael Chernuchin Story Creator
Bonnie Timmermann Casting Director
Joel Kramer 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:$24,566,446 (24.3% of total gross)
Legs:4.12 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:43.2% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$100,000,000 (worldwide box office is 2.3 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,410 opening theaters/2,556 max. theaters, 8.0 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $247,051,157

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.


Watch Now On

Amazon VOD:Amazon
iTunes:iTunes
Netflix:Netflix, Netflix, Netflix

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: June 21st, 1996 (Wide) by Warner Bros.
Video Release: March 26th, 1997 by Warner Home Video
MPAA Rating: R for violent action throughout and some language
Running Time: 114 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Tin Cup
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Mafia, Visual Effects
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Action
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Warner Bros.
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Independence Day (All Movies, 3-Day) 104 $13,269,318 Jul 5, 1996 17
Independence Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 79 $33,923,820 Jul 5, 1996 17
Top 1996 Theater Average 85 $10,194 Jun 21, 1996 3

Leading Cast

Arnold Schwarzenegger John Kruger, the Eraser
Vanessa Williams Lee Cullen

Supporting Cast

James Caan Robert Deguerin
James Coburn Beller
Robert Pastorelli Johnny C.
James Cromwell Donahue
Danny Nucci Monroe
Andy Romano Harper
Nick Chinlund Calderon
Gerry Becker Morehart
Mark Rolston J. Scar
John Slattery Corman
Robert Miranda Frediano
Michael Papajohn Schiff
Joe Viterelli Tony
Roma Maffia Claire
Tony Longo Little Mike
John Snyder Sal
Olek Krupa Sergei
Melora Walters Darleen
Cylk Cozart Darryl
K. Todd Freeman Dutton
Rocco Sisto Pauley
Gerald Berns Young Agent
Steve Ford Knoland
Ismael "East" Carlo Priest
Thomas J. Huff Somes
Rick Batalla Bartender
Michael Gregory Leiman
Patrick Kilpatrick Haggerty
James Short Crane Sniper
A.J. Nay Sniper #2
Camryn Manheim Nurse
Skipp Sudduth Watch Commander
Anthony Fusco Witsec Op
Gregory McKinney Witsec Op #1
Craig Barnett Clerk
Corey Joshua Taylor Officer
Rick Marzan Crawford
Brian Libby 1st Perimeter Guy
Dan Wynands 2nd Perimeter Guy
David Wolos-Fonteno* Security Official
Sonny H. King Security Guard
Edward Rote Security Guard
Michael Cameron Gate Guard
Tim Colceri Lobby Guard
Dieter R. Trippel Lobby Guard
Matthew Mahaney Vault Guard
Denis Forest Technician
Christopher Mankiewicz Zoo Guard
Michael Stone Zoo Killer #1
Kevin Fry Dock Guard
Sam Scarber Dock Guard
Richie Varga Secretary
Diana Morgan Female Reporter
Ben Shenkman Reporter
Dominic Marcus Reporter
Pat Collins Anchorman
Dorin Seymour Attorney
Clayton Landey Witsec Agent
Frank Minitello Paramedic
Charles Chiquete Officer Worker #1
Glenndon Chatman Glenndon
Camille Winbush Camille
Vic Polizos Hannon
James Clark Locomotive Engineer
David Bilson Pilot
Al Cerullo Pilot
Rick Shuster Pilot

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

Production and Technical Credits

Chuck Russell Director
Arnold Kopelson Producer
Anne Kopelson Producer
Tony Puryear Screenwriter
Walon Green Screenwriter
Tony Puryear Story Creator
Michael Tadross Executive Producer
Charles Russell Executive Producer
Adam Greenberg Director of Photography
Bill Kenney Production Designer
Michael Tronick Editor
Stephen Brown Co-Producer
Caroline Pham Co-Producer
Alan Silvestri Composer
Frank Capra III Associate Producer
Frank Capra III Assistant Director
Terry Leonard Second Unit Director
George Manasse Unit Production Manager
Dennis E. Jones Unit Production Manager
Justin Moritt Production Supervisor
Bill Skinner Art Director
Garrett Lewis Set Decorator
Mike Benson Second Unit Camera
Tom Priestley Second Unit Camera
John E. Sullivan Visual Effects Supervisor
Michael Fink Visual Effects Supervisor
Patrice Dinhut Visual Effects Supervisor
Richard Bruno Costume Designer
Hugo Pena Costume Supervisor
Robert Eber Sound Mixer
Jeffrey J. Haboush Re-recording Mixer
Kevin E. Carpenter Re-recording Mixer
Robert Schaper Re-recording Mixer
Bub Asman Supervising Sound Editor
Alan Robert Murray Supervising Sound Editor
Christopher S. Aud Sound Effects Editor
Patrick Bietz Sound Effects Editor
John V. Bonds, Jr. Sound Effects Editor
Neil Burrow Sound Effects Editor
Samuel C. Crutcher Sound Effects Editor
Mike Dobie Sound Effects Editor
Doug Jackson Sound Effects Editor
James Klinger Sound Effects Editor
Gary Krivacek Sound Effects Editor
Walter Newman Sound Effects Editor
Jayme Parker Sound Effects Editor
Lucy Coldsnow-Smith* Dialogue Editor
John Reynolds Dialogue Editor
Pat Foley Dialogue Editor
Cathy Flynn Dialogue Editor
Will Kaplan Music Editor
Kenneth Karman Music Editor
Jeff Dawn Make up
Peter Tothpal Hairstylist
Linda Thompson Song Writer
David Foster Song Writer
Evan Kopelson Song Writer
Douglas Pashley Song Writer
Walon Green Story Creator
Michael Chernuchin Story Creator
Bonnie Timmermann Casting Director
Joel Kramer 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

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jun 21, 1996 1 $24,566,446   2,410 $10,194   $24,566,446 1
Jun 28, 1996 2 $17,165,544 -30% 2,556 $6,716   $53,589,320 2
Jul 5, 1996 5 $13,269,318 -23% 2,556 $5,191   $70,872,789 3
Jul 12, 1996 7 $6,307,035 -52% 2,506 $2,517   $80,871,220 4
Jul 19, 1996 10 $3,438,931 -45% 2,317 $1,484   $87,124,392 5
Jul 26, 1996 13 $2,191,472 -36% 1,865 $1,175   $90,940,535 6
Aug 2, 1996 15 $1,356,529 -38% 1,197 $1,133   $93,272,730 7
Aug 9, 1996 20 $643,744 -53% 665 $968   $94,557,455 8
Aug 16, 1996 24 $412,338 -36% 435 $948   $95,270,648 9
Aug 23, 1996 16 $1,355,613 +229% 940 $1,442   $96,808,807 10
Aug 30, 1996 18 $1,223,893 -10% 940 $1,302   $99,013,389 11
Sep 6, 1996 20 $611,220 -50% 838 $729   $100,182,147 12
Sep 13, 1996 29 $298,521 -51% 518 $576   $100,629,947 13
Sep 20, 1996 30 $180,556 -40% 291 $620   $100,912,448 14
Sep 27, 1996 37 $121,039 -33% 201 $602   $101,104,323 15
Oct 4, 1996 43 $76,470 -37% 174 $439   $101,228,120 16
Oct 11, 1996 51 $25,348 -67% 97 $261   $101,283,031 17

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jun 21, 1996 1 $36,423,776   2,410 $15,114   $36,423,776 1
Jun 28, 1996 2 $21,179,695 -42% 2,556 $8,286   $57,603,471 2
Jul 5, 1996 5 $16,960,714 -20% 2,556 $6,636   $74,564,185 3
Jul 12, 1996 7 $9,121,276 -46% 2,506 $3,640   $83,685,461 4
Jul 19, 1996 11 $5,063,602 -44% 2,317 $2,185   $88,749,063 5
Jul 26, 1996 15 $3,167,138 -37% 1,865 $1,698   $91,916,201 6
Aug 2, 1996 16 $1,997,510 -37% 1,197 $1,669   $93,913,711 7
Aug 9, 1996 20 $944,599 -53% 665 $1,420   $94,858,310 8
Aug 16, 1996 25 $594,884 -37% 435 $1,368   $95,453,194 9
Aug 23, 1996 15 $2,336,302 +293% 940 $2,485   $97,789,496 10
Aug 30, 1996 17 $1,781,431 -24% 940 $1,895   $99,570,927 11
Sep 6, 1996 21 $760,499 -57% 838 $908   $100,331,426 12
Sep 13, 1996 25 $400,466 -47% 518 $773   $100,731,892 13
Sep 20, 1996 29 $251,392 -37% 291 $864   $100,983,284 14
Sep 27, 1996 33 $168,366 -33% 201 $838   $101,151,650 15
Oct 4, 1996 38 $106,033 -37% 174 $609   $101,257,683 16

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records