Firstborn (1984)

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Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $6,200,000Details
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Metrics

Opening Weekend:$1,606,214 (25.9% of total gross)
Legs:3.81 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:800 opening theaters/929 max. theaters, 3.2 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $19,891,666

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 6,201-6,300) 6,218 $6,200,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 9,201-9,300) 9,235 $6,200,000

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


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: October 26th, 1984 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Running Time: 100 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Shampoo
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Keywords: Family Drama, Coming of Age, Relationships Gone Wrong, Divorcée Romance, Addiction, Narcotics, Drug Dealer, Domestic Abuse, Child Abuse
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Jaffe-Lansing Production, Witt/Thomas Productions
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Halloween (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 294 $5,401,852 Oct 26, 1984 3
Halloween (Opening, 3-Day) 93 $1,606,214 Oct 26, 1984 3
Halloween (Opening, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 72 $5,401,852 Oct 26, 1984 3

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 6,201-6,300) 6,218 $6,200,000
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 4,901-5,000) 4,970 $19,891,666
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 5,401-5,500) 5,446 $6,200,000
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,159 $6,200,000
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 5,501-5,600) 5,533 $6,200,000
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 3,201-3,300) 3,285 $6,200,000
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,296 $6,200,000
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,913 $6,200,000
All Time Domestic Box Office for Paramount Pictures Movies (Rank 501-600) 547 $6,200,000

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 26, 1984 7 $1,606,214   800 $2,008   $1,606,214 1
Nov 2, 1984 7 $1,625,572 +1% 929 $1,750   $3,642,878 2
Nov 9, 1984 12 $1,128,103 -31% 682 $1,654   $5,257,757 3
Nov 16, 1984 20 $389,042 -66% 364 $1,069   $5,839,558 4
Nov 23, 1984 25 $202,667 -48% 196 $1,034   $6,194,621 5

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 26, 1984 7 $2,017,306   800 $2,522   $2,017,306 1
Nov 2, 1984 8 $2,112,348 +5% 929 $2,274   $4,129,654 2
Nov 9, 1984 14 $1,320,862 -37% 682 $1,937   $5,450,516 3
Nov 16, 1984 18 $541,438 -59% 364 $1,487   $5,991,954 4

Leading Cast

Teri Garr Wendy
Peter Weller Sam
Christopher Collet Jake Livingston

Supporting Cast

Corey Haim Brian Livingston
Sarah Jessica Parker Lisa
Robert Downey, Jr. Lee
Christopher Gartin Adam
James Harper Mr. Rader
Richard Brandon Dad
Gayle Harbor Joanne
Ellen Barber Wendy's Girlfriend
Richard E. Szlasa Coach Gant
Beverly W. May Mrs. Mercer
Brian Lima Robby
J. D. Roth Ken
Larry Atlas Stranger
Vebe Borge Friend
Sarah Inglis Jill
Christopher Russo Beckman
Josh Hamilton Brad
Joseph M. Costam Headman
Jason Bergerm Jeffrey
Thomas Daggett Boy in Pizza Shop
Frank Ferrara, Jr. Driver of Car
Nole R. Cohen Party Man
Christina Swing Party Woman

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

Production and Technical Credits

Michael Apted Director
Paul Junger Witt Producer
Tony Thomas Producer
Ron Koslow Screenwriter
Stanley R. Jaffe Executive Producer
Sherry Lansing Executive Producer
Ron Koslow Co-Producer
Alice Shure Associate Producer
Robert Girolami Assistant Director
Patrick McCormick Unit Production Manager
Paul Sylbert Production Designer
Alan Hicks Set Decorator
Ralf Bode Cinematographer
Colleen Atwood Costume Designer
Patricia Eiben Costume Supervisor
William A. Campbell Costume Supervisor
Arthur Schmidt Editor
Angelo Corrao Additional Editor
John H. Bolz Sound Mixer
Bill Varney Re-recording Mixer
Kevin O'Connell Re-recording Mixer
Steve Maslow Re-recording Mixer
George II Waters Sound Editor
Cecelia Hall Sound Editor
Denise Horta Sound Editor
Bruce Lacey Sound Editor
Larry Carrow Sound Editor
Curt Sobel Music Editor
Fern Buchner Makeup
Tony Marrero Hairstylist
Bob Buziak Music Supervisor
Burt Berman Music Supervisor
Shirley Rich Casting Director
Glenn Wilder Stunt Coordinator
Dar Robinson Stunt Coordinator
Victor Magnotta 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:$1,606,214 (25.9% of total gross)
Legs:3.81 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:800 opening theaters/929 max. theaters, 3.2 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $19,891,666

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 6,201-6,300) 6,218 $6,200,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 9,201-9,300) 9,235 $6,200,000

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


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: October 26th, 1984 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Running Time: 100 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Shampoo
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Family Drama, Coming of Age, Relationships Gone Wrong, Divorcée Romance, Addiction, Narcotics, Drug Dealer, Domestic Abuse, Child Abuse
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Jaffe-Lansing Production, Witt/Thomas Productions
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Halloween (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 294 $5,401,852 Oct 26, 1984 3
Halloween (Opening, 3-Day) 93 $1,606,214 Oct 26, 1984 3
Halloween (Opening, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 72 $5,401,852 Oct 26, 1984 3

Leading Cast

Teri Garr Wendy
Peter Weller Sam
Christopher Collet Jake Livingston

Supporting Cast

Corey Haim Brian Livingston
Sarah Jessica Parker Lisa
Robert Downey, Jr. Lee
Christopher Gartin Adam
James Harper Mr. Rader
Richard Brandon Dad
Gayle Harbor Joanne
Ellen Barber Wendy's Girlfriend
Richard E. Szlasa Coach Gant
Beverly W. May Mrs. Mercer
Brian Lima Robby
J. D. Roth Ken
Larry Atlas Stranger
Vebe Borge Friend
Sarah Inglis Jill
Christopher Russo Beckman
Josh Hamilton Brad
Joseph M. Costam Headman
Jason Bergerm Jeffrey
Thomas Daggett Boy in Pizza Shop
Frank Ferrara, Jr. Driver of Car
Nole R. Cohen Party Man
Christina Swing Party Woman

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

Production and Technical Credits

Michael Apted Director
Paul Junger Witt Producer
Tony Thomas Producer
Ron Koslow Screenwriter
Stanley R. Jaffe Executive Producer
Sherry Lansing Executive Producer
Ron Koslow Co-Producer
Alice Shure Associate Producer
Robert Girolami Assistant Director
Patrick McCormick Unit Production Manager
Paul Sylbert Production Designer
Alan Hicks Set Decorator
Ralf Bode Cinematographer
Colleen Atwood Costume Designer
Patricia Eiben Costume Supervisor
William A. Campbell Costume Supervisor
Arthur Schmidt Editor
Angelo Corrao Additional Editor
John H. Bolz Sound Mixer
Bill Varney Re-recording Mixer
Kevin O'Connell Re-recording Mixer
Steve Maslow Re-recording Mixer
George II Waters Sound Editor
Cecelia Hall Sound Editor
Denise Horta Sound Editor
Bruce Lacey Sound Editor
Larry Carrow Sound Editor
Curt Sobel Music Editor
Fern Buchner Makeup
Tony Marrero Hairstylist
Bob Buziak Music Supervisor
Burt Berman Music Supervisor
Shirley Rich Casting Director
Glenn Wilder Stunt Coordinator
Dar Robinson Stunt Coordinator
Victor Magnotta 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 6,201-6,300) 6,218 $6,200,000
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 4,901-5,000) 4,970 $19,891,666
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 5,401-5,500) 5,446 $6,200,000
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,159 $6,200,000
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 5,501-5,600) 5,533 $6,200,000
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 3,201-3,300) 3,285 $6,200,000
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,296 $6,200,000
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,913 $6,200,000
All Time Domestic Box Office for Paramount Pictures Movies (Rank 501-600) 547 $6,200,000

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 26, 1984 7 $1,606,214   800 $2,008   $1,606,214 1
Nov 2, 1984 7 $1,625,572 +1% 929 $1,750   $3,642,878 2
Nov 9, 1984 12 $1,128,103 -31% 682 $1,654   $5,257,757 3
Nov 16, 1984 20 $389,042 -66% 364 $1,069   $5,839,558 4
Nov 23, 1984 25 $202,667 -48% 196 $1,034   $6,194,621 5

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 26, 1984 7 $2,017,306   800 $2,522   $2,017,306 1
Nov 2, 1984 8 $2,112,348 +5% 929 $2,274   $4,129,654 2
Nov 9, 1984 14 $1,320,862 -37% 682 $1,937   $5,450,516 3
Nov 16, 1984 18 $541,438 -59% 364 $1,487   $5,991,954 4

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 9,201-9,300) 9,235 $6,200,000
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 8,101-8,200) 8,186 $6,200,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 4,801-4,900) 4,872 $6,200,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 7,901-8,000) 7,978 $6,200,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 4,901-5,000) 4,904 $6,200,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 2,201-2,300) 2,202 $6,200,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,109 $6,200,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Paramount Pictures Movies (Rank 501-600) 558 $6,200,000