The Firm (1993)

The Firm poster
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $158,340,892Details
International Box Office $112,000,000Details
Worldwide Box Office $270,340,892
Further financial details...

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$32,476,785 (20.5% of total gross)
Legs:4.88 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:58.6% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$42,000,000 (worldwide box office is 6.4 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,393 opening theaters/2,393 max. theaters, 6.9 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $412,298,262

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 301-400) 382 $158,340,892
All Time International Box Office (Rank 901-1,000) 971 $112,000,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 601-700) 627 $270,340,892
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies 43 $158,340,892
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 101-200) 181 $112,000,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 101-200) 103 $270,340,892

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: June 30th, 1993 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures
Video Release: May 23rd, 2000 by Paramount Home Video
MPAA Rating: R for language and some violence
Running Time: 155 minutes
Comparisons: vs. The Rainmaker
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Keywords: Lawyers, Mafia
Source:Based on Fiction Book/Short Story
Genre:Thriller/Suspense
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: John Davis, Scott Rudin Productions, Mirage
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Top Paramount Pictures Weekend Domestic 92 $32,476,785 Jul 2, 1993 5
Top Thriller/Suspense Weekend Domestic 44 $32,476,785 Jul 2, 1993 5
Independence Day (All Movies, 3-Day) 31 $32,476,785 Jul 2, 1993 5
Independence Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 18 $88,644,364 Jul 2, 1993 5
Independence Day (Opening, 3-Day) 23 $32,476,785 Jul 2, 1993 5
Independence Day (Opening, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 17 $88,644,364 Jul 2, 1993 5

Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 301-400) 382 $158,340,892
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 101-200) 160 $412,298,262
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 201-300) 215 $158,340,892
Top 1993 Movies at the Domestic Box Office 4 $158,340,892
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies 83 $158,340,892
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 201-300) 224 $158,340,892
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies 88 $158,340,892
All Time Domestic Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies 20 $158,340,892
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies 43 $158,340,892
All Time Domestic Box Office for Paramount Pictures Movies 48 $158,340,892

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jul 2, 1993 1 $32,476,785   2,393 $13,572   $45,554,727 1
Jul 9, 1993 1 $17,937,098 -45% 2,393 $7,496   $73,748,070 2
Jul 16, 1993 1 $13,281,416 -26% 2,393 $5,550   $95,804,149 3
Jul 23, 1993 3 $10,000,456 -25% 2,393 $4,179   $112,896,195 4
Jul 30, 1993 3 $7,076,680 -29% 2,105 $3,362   $125,004,859 5
Aug 6, 1993 6 $4,700,045 -34% 1,812 $2,594   $133,269,804 6
Aug 13, 1993 9 $3,435,860 -27% 1,601 $2,146   $139,248,778 7
Aug 20, 1993 9 $2,602,524 -24% 1,358 $1,916   $143,742,362 8

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Jun 30, 1993 1 $7,225,412   2,393 $3,019   $7,225,412 1

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jul 2, 1993 1 $42,733,030   2,393 $17,858   $55,810,972 2
Jul 9, 1993 1 $26,711,761 -37% 2,393 $11,162   $82,522,733 3
Jul 16, 1993 1 $20,373,006 -24% 2,393 $8,514   $102,895,739 4
Jul 23, 1993 3 $15,032,440 -26% 2,393 $6,282   $117,928,179 5
Jul 30, 1993 6 $10,641,580 -29% 2,105 $5,055   $128,569,759 6
Aug 6, 1993 6 $7,243,159 -32% 1,812 $3,997   $135,812,918 7
Aug 13, 1993 8 $5,326,920 -26% 1,601 $3,327   $141,139,838 8

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 901-1,000) 971 $112,000,000
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 601-700) 648 $112,000,000
Top 1993 Movies at the International Box Office 8 $112,000,000
All Time International Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 201-300) 208 $112,000,000
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 601-700) 680 $112,000,000
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 301-400) 336 $112,000,000
All Time International Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies 65 $112,000,000
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 101-200) 181 $112,000,000
All Time International Box Office for Paramount Pictures Movies 95 $112,000,000

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 601-700) 627 $270,340,892
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 301-400) 376 $270,340,892
Top 1993 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office 5 $270,340,892
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 101-200) 132 $270,340,892
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 401-500) 402 $270,340,892
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 101-200) 180 $270,340,892
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies 37 $270,340,892
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 101-200) 103 $270,340,892
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Paramount Pictures Movies 74 $270,340,892

Weekly US Blu-ray Sales

DateRankUnits
this
Week		% ChangeTotal
Units		Spending
this
Week		Total
Spending		Weeks
in
Release
Jun 25, 2023162,477 2,477$37,130$37,1301,205

Our DVD and Blu-ray sales estimates are based on weekly retail surveys, which we use to build a weekly market share estimate for each title we are tracking. The market share is converted into a weekly sales estimate based on industry reports on the overall size of the market, including reports published in Media Play News.

For example, if our weekly retail survey estimates that a particular title sold 1% of all units that week, and the industry reports sales of 1,500,000 units in total, we will estimate 15,000 units were sold of that title. The consumer spending estimate is based on the average sales price for the title in the retailers we survey.

We refine our estimates from week to week as more data becomes available. In particular, we adjust weekly sales figures for the quarter once the total market estimates are published by the Digital Entertainment Group. Figures will therefore fluctuate each week, and totals for individual titles can go up or down as we update our estimates.

Because sales figures are estimated based on sampling, they will be more accurate for higher-selling titles.

Leading Cast

Tom Cruise Mitch McDeere

Supporting Cast

Jeanne Tripplehorn Abby McDeere
Ed Harris Wayne Tarrance
Holly Hunter Tammy Hemphill
Hal Holbrook Oliver Lambert
David Strathairn Ray McDeere
Terry Kinney Lamar Quinn
Gene Hackman Avery Tolar
Wilford Brimley William Devasher
Gary Busey Eddie Lomax
Steven Hill F. Denton Voyles
Tobin Bell The Nordic Man
Barbara Garrick Kay Quinn
Jerry Hardin Royce McKnigh
Paul Calderon Thomas Richie
Jerry Weintraub Sonny Capps
Sullivan Walker Barry Abanks
Karina Lombard Young Woman on Beach
Margo Martindale Nina Huff
John Beal Nathan Locke
Dean Norris The Squat Man
Lou Walker Frank Mulhollan
Debbie Turner Rental Agent
Tommy Cresswell Wally Hudson
David Kimball Randall Dunbar
Don Jones Attorney
Michael D. Allen Attorney
Levi Frazier, Jr. Restaurant Waiter
Brian Casey Telephone Installer
Willaim J. Parham Minister
Victor Nelson Cafe Waiter
Richard Ranta Congressman Billings
Janie Paris Madge
Frank Crawford Judge
Bart Whiteman Dutch
David Dwyer Prison Guard
Mark W. Johnson FBI Agent
Jerry Chipman FBI Agent
Jimmy Lackie Technician
Afemo Omilami Cotton Truck Drive
Clinton Smith Cotton Truck Driver
Susan Elliot River Museum Guide
Erin Branham River Museum Guide
Ed Connelly Pilot
Joey Anderson Ruth
Deborah Thomas Quinn's Maid
Tommy Matthews Elvis Hemphill
Chris Schadrack Lawyer Recruiter
Jeffrey Ford Lawyer Recruiter
Jonathan Kaplan Lawyer Recruiter
Rebecca Gelnn Young Woman at Patio Bar
Terri Welles Woman Dancing with Avery
Gregory B. Goossen Vietnam Veteran
Jeane Aufdenberg Car Rental Agent
William R. Booth Seaplane Pilot
Ollie Nightingale Restaurant Singer
Teenie Hodges Restaurant Lead Guitarist
Little Jimmy King Memphis Street Musician
James White Singer at Hyatt

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

Production and Technical Credits

Sydney Pollack Director
Scott Rudin Producer
John Davis Producer
Sydney Pollack Producer
David Rabe Screenwriter
Robert Towne Screenwriter
David Rayfiel Screenwriter
John Grisham Based on the novel by
Michael Hausman Executive Producer
Lindsay Doran Executive Producer
John Seale Cinematographer
Richard MacDonald Production Designer
William Steinkamp Editor
Fredric Steinkamp Editor
Dave Grusin Composer
David McGiffert Assistant Director
Michael Hausman Unit Production Manager
John Willett Art Director
Casey Hallenbeck Set Decorator
Pete Romano Underwater Photography
Ruth Myers Costume Designer
Bruce Ericksen Costume Supervisor
David MacMillan Sound Mixer
Chris Jenkins Re-recording Mixer
Mark Smith Re-recording Mixer
D.M. Hemphill Re-recording Mixer
J. Paul Huntsman Supervising Sound Editor
John Haeny Sound Effects Editor
Myron Nettinga Sound Effects Editor
Matthew Sawelson Dialogue Editor
Adam Sawelson Dialogue Editor
Gary Lewis Dialogue Editor
David Beadle Dialogue Editor
Ted Whitfield Music Editor
Ben Nye, Jr. Makeup (Supervisor)
Bill Farley Hairstylist (Key)
George Nowak Song "Money, Money, Money"
David Rubin Casting Director
Andy Armstrong 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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  7. Trailer

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$32,476,785 (20.5% of total gross)
Legs:4.88 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:58.6% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$42,000,000 (worldwide box office is 6.4 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,393 opening theaters/2,393 max. theaters, 6.9 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $412,298,262

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 301-400) 382 $158,340,892
All Time International Box Office (Rank 901-1,000) 971 $112,000,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 601-700) 627 $270,340,892
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies 43 $158,340,892
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 101-200) 181 $112,000,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 101-200) 103 $270,340,892

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 30th, 1993 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures
Video Release: May 23rd, 2000 by Paramount Home Video
MPAA Rating: R for language and some violence
Running Time: 155 minutes
Comparisons: vs. The Rainmaker
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Lawyers, Mafia
Source:Based on Fiction Book/Short Story
Genre:Thriller/Suspense
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: John Davis, Scott Rudin Productions, Mirage
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Top Paramount Pictures Weekend Domestic 92 $32,476,785 Jul 2, 1993 5
Top Thriller/Suspense Weekend Domestic 44 $32,476,785 Jul 2, 1993 5
Independence Day (All Movies, 3-Day) 31 $32,476,785 Jul 2, 1993 5
Independence Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 18 $88,644,364 Jul 2, 1993 5
Independence Day (Opening, 3-Day) 23 $32,476,785 Jul 2, 1993 5
Independence Day (Opening, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 17 $88,644,364 Jul 2, 1993 5

Leading Cast

Tom Cruise Mitch McDeere

Supporting Cast

Jeanne Tripplehorn Abby McDeere
Ed Harris Wayne Tarrance
Holly Hunter Tammy Hemphill
Hal Holbrook Oliver Lambert
David Strathairn Ray McDeere
Terry Kinney Lamar Quinn
Gene Hackman Avery Tolar
Wilford Brimley William Devasher
Gary Busey Eddie Lomax
Steven Hill F. Denton Voyles
Tobin Bell The Nordic Man
Barbara Garrick Kay Quinn
Jerry Hardin Royce McKnigh
Paul Calderon Thomas Richie
Jerry Weintraub Sonny Capps
Sullivan Walker Barry Abanks
Karina Lombard Young Woman on Beach
Margo Martindale Nina Huff
John Beal Nathan Locke
Dean Norris The Squat Man
Lou Walker Frank Mulhollan
Debbie Turner Rental Agent
Tommy Cresswell Wally Hudson
David Kimball Randall Dunbar
Don Jones Attorney
Michael D. Allen Attorney
Levi Frazier, Jr. Restaurant Waiter
Brian Casey Telephone Installer
Willaim J. Parham Minister
Victor Nelson Cafe Waiter
Richard Ranta Congressman Billings
Janie Paris Madge
Frank Crawford Judge
Bart Whiteman Dutch
David Dwyer Prison Guard
Mark W. Johnson FBI Agent
Jerry Chipman FBI Agent
Jimmy Lackie Technician
Afemo Omilami Cotton Truck Drive
Clinton Smith Cotton Truck Driver
Susan Elliot River Museum Guide
Erin Branham River Museum Guide
Ed Connelly Pilot
Joey Anderson Ruth
Deborah Thomas Quinn's Maid
Tommy Matthews Elvis Hemphill
Chris Schadrack Lawyer Recruiter
Jeffrey Ford Lawyer Recruiter
Jonathan Kaplan Lawyer Recruiter
Rebecca Gelnn Young Woman at Patio Bar
Terri Welles Woman Dancing with Avery
Gregory B. Goossen Vietnam Veteran
Jeane Aufdenberg Car Rental Agent
William R. Booth Seaplane Pilot
Ollie Nightingale Restaurant Singer
Teenie Hodges Restaurant Lead Guitarist
Little Jimmy King Memphis Street Musician
James White Singer at Hyatt

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

Production and Technical Credits

Sydney Pollack Director
Scott Rudin Producer
John Davis Producer
Sydney Pollack Producer
David Rabe Screenwriter
Robert Towne Screenwriter
David Rayfiel Screenwriter
John Grisham Based on the novel by
Michael Hausman Executive Producer
Lindsay Doran Executive Producer
John Seale Cinematographer
Richard MacDonald Production Designer
William Steinkamp Editor
Fredric Steinkamp Editor
Dave Grusin Composer
David McGiffert Assistant Director
Michael Hausman Unit Production Manager
John Willett Art Director
Casey Hallenbeck Set Decorator
Pete Romano Underwater Photography
Ruth Myers Costume Designer
Bruce Ericksen Costume Supervisor
David MacMillan Sound Mixer
Chris Jenkins Re-recording Mixer
Mark Smith Re-recording Mixer
D.M. Hemphill Re-recording Mixer
J. Paul Huntsman Supervising Sound Editor
John Haeny Sound Effects Editor
Myron Nettinga Sound Effects Editor
Matthew Sawelson Dialogue Editor
Adam Sawelson Dialogue Editor
Gary Lewis Dialogue Editor
David Beadle Dialogue Editor
Ted Whitfield Music Editor
Ben Nye, Jr. Makeup (Supervisor)
Bill Farley Hairstylist (Key)
George Nowak Song "Money, Money, Money"
David Rubin Casting Director
Andy Armstrong 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

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 301-400) 382 $158,340,892
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 101-200) 160 $412,298,262
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 201-300) 215 $158,340,892
Top 1993 Movies at the Domestic Box Office 4 $158,340,892
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies 83 $158,340,892
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 201-300) 224 $158,340,892
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies 88 $158,340,892
All Time Domestic Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies 20 $158,340,892
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies 43 $158,340,892
All Time Domestic Box Office for Paramount Pictures Movies 48 $158,340,892

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jul 2, 1993 1 $32,476,785   2,393 $13,572   $45,554,727 1
Jul 9, 1993 1 $17,937,098 -45% 2,393 $7,496   $73,748,070 2
Jul 16, 1993 1 $13,281,416 -26% 2,393 $5,550   $95,804,149 3
Jul 23, 1993 3 $10,000,456 -25% 2,393 $4,179   $112,896,195 4
Jul 30, 1993 3 $7,076,680 -29% 2,105 $3,362   $125,004,859 5
Aug 6, 1993 6 $4,700,045 -34% 1,812 $2,594   $133,269,804 6
Aug 13, 1993 9 $3,435,860 -27% 1,601 $2,146   $139,248,778 7
Aug 20, 1993 9 $2,602,524 -24% 1,358 $1,916   $143,742,362 8

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Jun 30, 1993 1 $7,225,412   2,393 $3,019   $7,225,412 1

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jul 2, 1993 1 $42,733,030   2,393 $17,858   $55,810,972 2
Jul 9, 1993 1 $26,711,761 -37% 2,393 $11,162   $82,522,733 3
Jul 16, 1993 1 $20,373,006 -24% 2,393 $8,514   $102,895,739 4
Jul 23, 1993 3 $15,032,440 -26% 2,393 $6,282   $117,928,179 5
Jul 30, 1993 6 $10,641,580 -29% 2,105 $5,055   $128,569,759 6
Aug 6, 1993 6 $7,243,159 -32% 1,812 $3,997   $135,812,918 7
Aug 13, 1993 8 $5,326,920 -26% 1,601 $3,327   $141,139,838 8

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 901-1,000) 971 $112,000,000
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 601-700) 648 $112,000,000
Top 1993 Movies at the International Box Office 8 $112,000,000
All Time International Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 201-300) 208 $112,000,000
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 601-700) 680 $112,000,000
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 301-400) 336 $112,000,000
All Time International Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies 65 $112,000,000
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 101-200) 181 $112,000,000
All Time International Box Office for Paramount Pictures Movies 95 $112,000,000

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 601-700) 627 $270,340,892
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 301-400) 376 $270,340,892
Top 1993 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office 5 $270,340,892
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 101-200) 132 $270,340,892
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 401-500) 402 $270,340,892
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 101-200) 180 $270,340,892
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies 37 $270,340,892
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 101-200) 103 $270,340,892
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Paramount Pictures Movies 74 $270,340,892

Weekly US Blu-ray Sales

DateRankUnits
this
Week		% ChangeTotal
Units		Spending
this
Week		Total
Spending		Weeks
in
Release
Jun 25, 2023162,477 2,477$37,130$37,1301,205

Our DVD and Blu-ray sales estimates are based on weekly retail surveys, which we use to build a weekly market share estimate for each title we are tracking. The market share is converted into a weekly sales estimate based on industry reports on the overall size of the market, including reports published in Media Play News.

For example, if our weekly retail survey estimates that a particular title sold 1% of all units that week, and the industry reports sales of 1,500,000 units in total, we will estimate 15,000 units were sold of that title. The consumer spending estimate is based on the average sales price for the title in the retailers we survey.

We refine our estimates from week to week as more data becomes available. In particular, we adjust weekly sales figures for the quarter once the total market estimates are published by the Digital Entertainment Group. Figures will therefore fluctuate each week, and totals for individual titles can go up or down as we update our estimates.

Because sales figures are estimated based on sampling, they will be more accurate for higher-selling titles.