The Fan (1996)

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Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $18,582,965Details
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Metrics

Opening Weekend:$6,271,406 (33.7% of total gross)
Legs:2.96 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$55,000,000 (worldwide box office is 0.3 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,016 opening theaters/2,016 max. theaters, 3.4 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $45,322,246

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: August 16th, 1996 (Wide) by Sony Pictures
Video Release: July 1st, 1997 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R for strong violence throughout and some intense violence
Running Time: 120 minutes
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Keywords: Psychological Thriller, Baseball, Obsessive Love, Dysfunctional Family, Kidnap, Fired, Anger Management Issues, Mental Illness
Source:Based on Fiction Book/Short Story
Genre:Thriller/Suspense
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Tri-Star Pictures
Production Countries: United States

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Labor Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 366 $6,407,563 Aug 30, 1996 17

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Aug 16, 1996 4 $6,271,406   2,016 $3,111   $6,271,406 1
Aug 23, 1996 7 $3,312,040 -47% 2,016 $1,643   $12,614,473 2
Aug 30, 1996 10 $2,506,322 -24% 1,521 $1,648   $16,647,427 3
Sep 6, 1996 17 $703,085 -72% 816 $862   $17,803,483 4
Sep 13, 1996 30 $250,390 -64% 403 $621   $18,265,797 5
Sep 20, 1996 42 $83,355 -67% 140 $595   $18,406,215 6

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Aug 16, 1996 4 $9,302,433   2,016 $4,614   $9,302,433 1
Aug 23, 1996 7 $4,838,672 -48% 2,016 $2,400   $14,141,105 2
Aug 30, 1996 10 $2,959,293 -39% 1,521 $1,946   $17,100,398 3
Sep 6, 1996 18 $915,009 -69% 816 $1,121   $18,015,407 4
Sep 13, 1996 30 $307,453 -66% 403 $763   $18,322,860 5

Leading Cast

Robert De Niro Gil Renard
Wesley Snipes Bobby Rayburn

Supporting Cast

John Leguizamo Manny
Benicio del Toro Juan Primo
Ellen Barkin Jewel Stern
Patti D’Arbanville Ellen Renard
Chris Mulkey Tim
Andrew J. Ferchland Richie Renard
Brandon Hammond Sean Rayburn
Charles Hallahan Coop
Dan Butler Garrity
Kurt Fuller Bernie
Michael Jace Scalper
Frank Medrano Bartender, Leon
Don S. Davis Stook
John Kruk Lanz
Stoney Jackson Zamora
Brad William Henke Tjader
Drew Snyder Burrows
Edith Diaz Elvira
Walter Addison Detective Lewis
Wayne Duvall Detective Baker
Joe Pichler Sick Sean
James G. Macdonald Sick Sean's Dad
Tuesday Knight Nurse
Marla Sucharetza Angie
Nikki Lee Dawna
Marjorie Lovett Stanford Woman
Michael Andolini Man Behind Gil
M.C. Gainey Man Behind Man
Michael Bofshever Little League Coach
Kirk Ward The Giant Mascot
Eric Bruskotter Catcher
Kirk D. Terry Umpire
Abraham Flores Umpire
Dennis Neil Henderson Umpire
Jerry Saslow Reporter
Michael P. Byrne Reporter
Bret Lewis Reporter
Roger Lodge Reporter
Ron Pitts Reporter
Stanley DeSantis Stoney
Jack Black Broadcast Technician
Thomas F. Duffy Figgy
Don Fischer Cop
Vernon Guichard, II Cop
Kim Robillard Jefferson Sporting Goods Clerk
Keith Leon Williams Stadium Official
Chante Moore Primo Tribute Singer
Paul Herman Seedy Suit Guy
Robert Lewis Kempf Baggage Attendant
Jesse Ibarra Padres Pitcher
James Betzsold Padres Catcher
Chris Fick Giants Left Fielder
Ben Hines Giants 1st Baseman
Rick Magnante Giants 3rd Base Coach
Carl Mergenthaler Bobby's Teammate
Clayton Holt Bobby's Teammate
Lennox Brown Bobby's Teammate
Troy Cephers Bobby's Teammate
Freeman White Bobby's Teammate
Bruce Hines Umpire-End Game
Adam Druxman Paparazzi
Kathy Stewart Fan
Carolyn Washington Fan
Nikki Hart Fan
Bo Daniels Fan
Randal Salguero Fan
Tracy Leanne Mandac Fan
Gregg Tome Detective Schmerg
Sonya Bertelson Waitress
Brian Freifield Art
Jennifer Stander Store Employee
Roy Conrad Shopkeeper
Richard Riehle Shopkeeper
Earl Billings Shopkeeper
Tim Monsion Shopkeeper
Ralph Bertelle Shopkeeper
Norm Compton Shopkeeper

Cameos

Aaron Neville Opening Game Singer

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

Production and Technical Credits

Tony Scott Director
Wendy Finerman Producer
Phoef Sutton Screenwriter
Peter Abrahams Story Creator
Bill Unger Executive Producer
James W. Skotchdopole Executive Producer
Barrie M. Osborne Executive Producer
Dariusz Wolski Director of Photography
Ida Random Production Designer
Christian Wagner Editor
Claire Simpson Editor
Rita Ryack Costume Designer
Daniel Orlandi Costume Designer
Hans Zimmer Composer
Margaret French Isaac Co-Producer
Greg Mooradian Associate Producer
James W. Skotchdopole Assistant Director
Robert Joseph Pugliese Unit Production Manager
Jim Westman Unit Production Manager
Mayne Berke Art Director
Claire Bowin Set Decorator
Joe Ramsey Special Effects Supervisor
Dan Bronson Costume Supervisor
Bill Kaplan Sound Mixer
Kevin O'Connell Re-recording Mixer
Rick Kline Re-recording Mixer
Greg P. Russell Re-recording Mixer
Gregory H. Watkins Additional Re-Recording Mixer
Carlos de Larios Additional Re-Recording Mixer
Steve Maslow Re-recording Mixer
Robert G. Henderson Supervising Sound Editor
Brook Henderson Ward Sound Effects Editor (Supervisor)
David M. Horton Sound Effects Editor
Virginia Cook-McGowan Sound Effects Editor
Greg Dillon Sound Effects Editor
Adam Johnston Sound Effects Editor
Scot A. Tinsley Sound Effects Editor
William Manger Sound Effects Editor
John Phillips Sound Effects Editor
Roxanne Jones Sound Effects Editor
David B. Cohn Sound Effects Editor
Samuel C. Crutcher Sound Effects Editor
Adam Smalley Music Editor
Angie Rubin Additional Music Editor
Richard Snell Make up
Ron Scott Hairstylist
Sharon Boyle Song Writer
Johnny Lee Jackson Song Writer
Terence Trent D'Arby Song Writer
Tyruss Himes Song Writer
Hans Zimmer Song Writer
Ellen Lewis Casting Director
Chuck Picerni Stunt Coordinator
Steve Picerni 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:$6,271,406 (33.7% of total gross)
Legs:2.96 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$55,000,000 (worldwide box office is 0.3 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,016 opening theaters/2,016 max. theaters, 3.4 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $45,322,246

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

Hulu:Hulu

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: August 16th, 1996 (Wide) by Sony Pictures
Video Release: July 1st, 1997 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R for strong violence throughout and some intense violence
Running Time: 120 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Premium Rush
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Psychological Thriller, Baseball, Obsessive Love, Dysfunctional Family, Kidnap, Fired, Anger Management Issues, Mental Illness
Source:Based on Fiction Book/Short Story
Genre:Thriller/Suspense
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Tri-Star Pictures
Production Countries: United States

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Labor Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 366 $6,407,563 Aug 30, 1996 17

Leading Cast

Robert De Niro Gil Renard
Wesley Snipes Bobby Rayburn

Supporting Cast

John Leguizamo Manny
Benicio del Toro Juan Primo
Ellen Barkin Jewel Stern
Patti D’Arbanville Ellen Renard
Chris Mulkey Tim
Andrew J. Ferchland Richie Renard
Brandon Hammond Sean Rayburn
Charles Hallahan Coop
Dan Butler Garrity
Kurt Fuller Bernie
Michael Jace Scalper
Frank Medrano Bartender, Leon
Don S. Davis Stook
John Kruk Lanz
Stoney Jackson Zamora
Brad William Henke Tjader
Drew Snyder Burrows
Edith Diaz Elvira
Walter Addison Detective Lewis
Wayne Duvall Detective Baker
Joe Pichler Sick Sean
James G. Macdonald Sick Sean's Dad
Tuesday Knight Nurse
Marla Sucharetza Angie
Nikki Lee Dawna
Marjorie Lovett Stanford Woman
Michael Andolini Man Behind Gil
M.C. Gainey Man Behind Man
Michael Bofshever Little League Coach
Kirk Ward The Giant Mascot
Eric Bruskotter Catcher
Kirk D. Terry Umpire
Abraham Flores Umpire
Dennis Neil Henderson Umpire
Jerry Saslow Reporter
Michael P. Byrne Reporter
Bret Lewis Reporter
Roger Lodge Reporter
Ron Pitts Reporter
Stanley DeSantis Stoney
Jack Black Broadcast Technician
Thomas F. Duffy Figgy
Don Fischer Cop
Vernon Guichard, II Cop
Kim Robillard Jefferson Sporting Goods Clerk
Keith Leon Williams Stadium Official
Chante Moore Primo Tribute Singer
Paul Herman Seedy Suit Guy
Robert Lewis Kempf Baggage Attendant
Jesse Ibarra Padres Pitcher
James Betzsold Padres Catcher
Chris Fick Giants Left Fielder
Ben Hines Giants 1st Baseman
Rick Magnante Giants 3rd Base Coach
Carl Mergenthaler Bobby's Teammate
Clayton Holt Bobby's Teammate
Lennox Brown Bobby's Teammate
Troy Cephers Bobby's Teammate
Freeman White Bobby's Teammate
Bruce Hines Umpire-End Game
Adam Druxman Paparazzi
Kathy Stewart Fan
Carolyn Washington Fan
Nikki Hart Fan
Bo Daniels Fan
Randal Salguero Fan
Tracy Leanne Mandac Fan
Gregg Tome Detective Schmerg
Sonya Bertelson Waitress
Brian Freifield Art
Jennifer Stander Store Employee
Roy Conrad Shopkeeper
Richard Riehle Shopkeeper
Earl Billings Shopkeeper
Tim Monsion Shopkeeper
Ralph Bertelle Shopkeeper
Norm Compton Shopkeeper

Cameos

Aaron Neville Opening Game Singer

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

Production and Technical Credits

Tony Scott Director
Wendy Finerman Producer
Phoef Sutton Screenwriter
Peter Abrahams Story Creator
Bill Unger Executive Producer
James W. Skotchdopole Executive Producer
Barrie M. Osborne Executive Producer
Dariusz Wolski Director of Photography
Ida Random Production Designer
Christian Wagner Editor
Claire Simpson Editor
Rita Ryack Costume Designer
Daniel Orlandi Costume Designer
Hans Zimmer Composer
Margaret French Isaac Co-Producer
Greg Mooradian Associate Producer
James W. Skotchdopole Assistant Director
Robert Joseph Pugliese Unit Production Manager
Jim Westman Unit Production Manager
Mayne Berke Art Director
Claire Bowin Set Decorator
Joe Ramsey Special Effects Supervisor
Dan Bronson Costume Supervisor
Bill Kaplan Sound Mixer
Kevin O'Connell Re-recording Mixer
Rick Kline Re-recording Mixer
Greg P. Russell Re-recording Mixer
Gregory H. Watkins Additional Re-Recording Mixer
Carlos de Larios Additional Re-Recording Mixer
Steve Maslow Re-recording Mixer
Robert G. Henderson Supervising Sound Editor
Brook Henderson Ward Sound Effects Editor (Supervisor)
David M. Horton Sound Effects Editor
Virginia Cook-McGowan Sound Effects Editor
Greg Dillon Sound Effects Editor
Adam Johnston Sound Effects Editor
Scot A. Tinsley Sound Effects Editor
William Manger Sound Effects Editor
John Phillips Sound Effects Editor
Roxanne Jones Sound Effects Editor
David B. Cohn Sound Effects Editor
Samuel C. Crutcher Sound Effects Editor
Adam Smalley Music Editor
Angie Rubin Additional Music Editor
Richard Snell Make up
Ron Scott Hairstylist
Sharon Boyle Song Writer
Johnny Lee Jackson Song Writer
Terence Trent D'Arby Song Writer
Tyruss Himes Song Writer
Hans Zimmer Song Writer
Ellen Lewis Casting Director
Chuck Picerni Stunt Coordinator
Steve Picerni 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
Aug 16, 1996 4 $6,271,406   2,016 $3,111   $6,271,406 1
Aug 23, 1996 7 $3,312,040 -47% 2,016 $1,643   $12,614,473 2
Aug 30, 1996 10 $2,506,322 -24% 1,521 $1,648   $16,647,427 3
Sep 6, 1996 17 $703,085 -72% 816 $862   $17,803,483 4
Sep 13, 1996 30 $250,390 -64% 403 $621   $18,265,797 5
Sep 20, 1996 42 $83,355 -67% 140 $595   $18,406,215 6

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Aug 16, 1996 4 $9,302,433   2,016 $4,614   $9,302,433 1
Aug 23, 1996 7 $4,838,672 -48% 2,016 $2,400   $14,141,105 2
Aug 30, 1996 10 $2,959,293 -39% 1,521 $1,946   $17,100,398 3
Sep 6, 1996 18 $915,009 -69% 816 $1,121   $18,015,407 4
Sep 13, 1996 30 $307,453 -66% 403 $763   $18,322,860 5