The Gingerbread Man (1998)

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Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $1,626,593Details
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Metrics

Opening Weekend:$118,278 (7.3% of total gross)
Legs:13.75 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:8 opening theaters/30 max. theaters, 12.9 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $3,738,730

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 8,201-8,300) 8,250 $1,626,593
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 13,701-13,800) 13,714 $1,626,593
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,276 $1,626,593
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,901-3,000) 2,944 $1,626,593
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,547 $1,626,593

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


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: January 23rd, 1998 (Wide) by Polygram
Video Release: August 27th, 2002 by Universal Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R for some sexuality, violence and language
Running Time: 115 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Source:Based on Fiction Book/Short Story
Genre:Thriller/Suspense
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Island Pictures, Enchanter Entertainment
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 8,201-8,300) 8,250 $1,626,593
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 7,201-7,300) 7,214 $3,738,730
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 7,301-7,400) 7,396 $1,626,593
Top 1998 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 190 $1,626,593
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,276 $1,626,593
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 956 $3,738,730
Top 1998 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office 50 $1,626,593
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,629 $1,626,593
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 7,301-7,400) 7,363 $1,626,593
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 4,301-4,400) 4,355 $1,626,593
All Time Domestic Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 701-800) 759 $1,626,593
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,901-3,000) 2,944 $1,626,593

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jan 23, 1998 36 $118,278   8 $14,785   $118,278 1
Jan 30, 1998 44 $92,707 -22% 9 $10,301   $262,999 2
Feb 6, 1998 51 $72,379 -22% 8 $9,047   $367,798 3
Feb 13, 1998 54 $60,362 -17% 6 $10,060   $455,078 4
Feb 20, 1998 50 $73,256 +21% 8 $9,157   $541,827 5
Feb 27, 1998 51 $67,121 -8% 11 $6,102   $626,607 6
Mar 6, 1998 52 $59,180 -12% 21 $2,818   $709,207 7
Mar 13, 1998 54 $47,129 -20% 19 $2,480   $775,727 8
Mar 27, 1998 38 $76,175   18 $4,232   $907,330 10
Apr 3, 1998 45 $65,897 -13% 21 $3,138   $994,907 11
Apr 10, 1998 56 $32,627 -50% 17 $1,919   $1,042,064 12
Apr 17, 1998 57 $41,469 +27% 25 $1,659   $1,092,733 13
Apr 24, 1998 57 $40,005 -4% 30 $1,334   $1,147,118 14
May 1, 1998 56 $47,776 +19% 29 $1,647   $1,210,342 15
May 8, 1998 60 $31,700 -34% 26 $1,219   $1,252,962 16
May 15, 1998 58 $30,068 -5% 23 $1,307   $1,295,669 17
May 22, 1998 56 $35,063 +17% 22 $1,594   $1,351,109 18
May 29, 1998 44 $39,826 +14% 23 $1,732   $1,398,877 19
Jun 5, 1998 51 $27,926 -30% 22 $1,269   $1,442,814 20
Jun 12, 1998 55 $27,820 n/c 22 $1,265   $1,489,050 21
Jun 19, 1998 51 $31,050 +12% 19 $1,634   $1,534,569 22

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jan 23, 1998 36 $170,292   8 $21,287   $170,292 1
Jan 30, 1998 44 $125,127 -27% 9 $13,903   $295,419 2
Feb 6, 1998 50 $99,297 -21% 8 $12,412   $394,716 3
Feb 13, 1998 50 $73,855 -26% 6 $12,309   $468,571 4
Feb 20, 1998 51 $90,915 +23% 8 $11,364   $559,486 5
Feb 27, 1998 50 $90,541 n/c 11 $8,231   $650,027 6
Mar 6, 1998 49 $78,571 -13% 21 $3,741   $728,598 7
Mar 27, 1998 41 $97,855   18 $5,436   $929,010 10
Apr 3, 1998 47 $80,427 -18% 21 $3,830   $1,009,437 11
Apr 10, 1998 48 $41,827 -48% 17 $2,460   $1,051,264 12
Apr 17, 1998 51 $55,849 +34% 25 $2,234   $1,107,113 13
Apr 24, 1998 51 $55,453 -1% 30 $1,848   $1,162,566 14
May 1, 1998 55 $58,696 +6% 29 $2,024   $1,221,262 15
May 8, 1998 49 $44,339 -24% 26 $1,705   $1,265,601 16
May 15, 1998 54 $50,445 +14% 23 $2,193   $1,316,046 17
May 22, 1998 53 $43,005 -15% 22 $1,955   $1,359,051 18
May 29, 1998 47 $55,837 +30% 23 $2,428   $1,414,888 19
Jun 5, 1998 46 $46,342 -17% 22 $2,106   $1,461,230 20
Jun 12, 1998 53 $42,289 -9% 22 $1,922   $1,503,519 21

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 13,701-13,800) 13,714 $1,626,593
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 12,401-12,500) 12,484 $1,626,593
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,183 $1,626,593
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 11,701-11,800) 11,734 $1,626,593
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 7,201-7,300) 7,276 $1,626,593
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,145 $1,626,593
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,547 $1,626,593

Leading Cast

Kenneth Branagh Rick Magruder

Supporting Cast

Mike Manhattan Television Field Reporter
Beth Eckhard Television Weatherperson
Embeth Davidtz Mallory Doss
Robert Downey, Jr. Clyde Pell
Daryl Hannah Lois Harlan
Robert Duvall Dixon Doss
Tom Berenger Peter Randle
Famke Janssen Leeanne
Clyde Hayes Carl Alden
Mae Whitman Libby
Jesse James Jeff Magruder
Julia R. Perce Cassandra
Danny Darst Sheriff Hope
Sonny Sellerm Phillip Dunson
Walter Hartridge Edmund Hess
Vernon E. Jordan Larry Benjamin
Lori Beth Sikes Betty
Rosemary Newcott Dr. Bernice Sampson
Wilbur T. Fitzgerald Judge Russo
David Hirsbergm Tom Cherry
Paul Carden Judge Cooper
Michelle Benjamin-Cooper Principal
Christine Seabrook Secretary
Bob Minor Mr. Pitney
Myrna White Tax Clerk
Jim Grimshaw Desk Cop
Stuart Greer Detective Hal
Nita Hardy Policewoman
Ferguson Reid Detective Black
Benjamin T. Gay Court Clerk
Mark Bednarz Effingham County Sheriff
Chip Tootle Effingham County Sheriff
Sonny Shroyer Chatham County Sheriff
Mike Pniewski Chatham County Sheriff
Jay S. Pearson Chatham County Sheriff
L. H. Smith Storm Evacuee
Wren Arthur Barfly Robin
Angela Costrini Barfly Wren
Gregory H. Alpert Barfly Clark
Lydia Marlene Tattooed Bartender
Bill Crabb Huey
Jin Hi Soucy Huey's Patron
Richie Dye Huey's Patron
Chad Darnell Huey's Patron
Natalie Hendrix Television Anchorperson
Gregg Jarret Television Anchorperson
Doug Weathers Television Anchorperson
Jeremy Cooper Television Weatherperson
Brad Huffines Television Weatherperson
Patrick Prokop Television Weatherperson
David Jordan Television Field Reporter
George Lyndel Brannen Television Field Reporter
Gregory F. Pallone Television Field Reporter
Alice Stewart Television Field Reporter
Vanessa Young Television Field Reporter
Alyson E. Beasley Puppeteer
Angela Beasley Puppeteer
Scott Troughton Dredge Worker
Grace Tootle Gas Station Attendant
Shane James Ricky Butch Banks
Herb Kelsey Doss Gang Member
William L. Thorp Doss Gang Member
Cress Home Helicopter Pilot

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

Production and Technical Credits

Robert Altman Director
Jeremy Tannenbaum Producer
Al Hayes Screenwriter
John Grisham Based on the story by
Mark Burg Executive Producer
Glen A. Tobias Executive Producer
Todd Baker Executive Producer
Changwei Gu Cinematographer
Geraldine Peroni Editor
Stephen Altman Production Designer
David Levy Associate Producer
Alexandra Perce Assistant Director
Paul Kurta Production Manager
Jack Ballance Art Director
Brian Kasch Set Decorator
Dona Granata Costume Designer
Susan Kaufmann Costume Supervisor
Helen Hand Associate Editor
John Pritchett Sound Mixer
Matthew Iadarola Re-recording Mixer
Gary Gegan Re-recording Mixer
James Matheny Sound Effects Editor
Martin Maryska Sound Effects Editor
William Jacobs Sound Effects Editor
Noah Blough Sound Effects Editor
Randle Akerson Sound Designer
Richard King Sound Designer
Helena Lea Music Editor
Deborah Larsen Makeup (Department Head)
Vonda Morris Makeup (Key)
Shelly Hutchins Hairstylist (Key)
Lona Vigi Hairstylist (Key)
Mary Jo Slater Casting Director
Greg Walker 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:$118,278 (7.3% of total gross)
Legs:13.75 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:8 opening theaters/30 max. theaters, 12.9 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $3,738,730

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 8,201-8,300) 8,250 $1,626,593
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 13,701-13,800) 13,714 $1,626,593
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,276 $1,626,593
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,901-3,000) 2,944 $1,626,593
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,547 $1,626,593

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


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: January 23rd, 1998 (Wide) by Polygram
Video Release: August 27th, 2002 by Universal Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R for some sexuality, violence and language
Running Time: 115 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Source:Based on Fiction Book/Short Story
Genre:Thriller/Suspense
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Island Pictures, Enchanter Entertainment
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Leading Cast

Kenneth Branagh Rick Magruder

Supporting Cast

Mike Manhattan Television Field Reporter
Beth Eckhard Television Weatherperson
Embeth Davidtz Mallory Doss
Robert Downey, Jr. Clyde Pell
Daryl Hannah Lois Harlan
Robert Duvall Dixon Doss
Tom Berenger Peter Randle
Famke Janssen Leeanne
Clyde Hayes Carl Alden
Mae Whitman Libby
Jesse James Jeff Magruder
Julia R. Perce Cassandra
Danny Darst Sheriff Hope
Sonny Sellerm Phillip Dunson
Walter Hartridge Edmund Hess
Vernon E. Jordan Larry Benjamin
Lori Beth Sikes Betty
Rosemary Newcott Dr. Bernice Sampson
Wilbur T. Fitzgerald Judge Russo
David Hirsbergm Tom Cherry
Paul Carden Judge Cooper
Michelle Benjamin-Cooper Principal
Christine Seabrook Secretary
Bob Minor Mr. Pitney
Myrna White Tax Clerk
Jim Grimshaw Desk Cop
Stuart Greer Detective Hal
Nita Hardy Policewoman
Ferguson Reid Detective Black
Benjamin T. Gay Court Clerk
Mark Bednarz Effingham County Sheriff
Chip Tootle Effingham County Sheriff
Sonny Shroyer Chatham County Sheriff
Mike Pniewski Chatham County Sheriff
Jay S. Pearson Chatham County Sheriff
L. H. Smith Storm Evacuee
Wren Arthur Barfly Robin
Angela Costrini Barfly Wren
Gregory H. Alpert Barfly Clark
Lydia Marlene Tattooed Bartender
Bill Crabb Huey
Jin Hi Soucy Huey's Patron
Richie Dye Huey's Patron
Chad Darnell Huey's Patron
Natalie Hendrix Television Anchorperson
Gregg Jarret Television Anchorperson
Doug Weathers Television Anchorperson
Jeremy Cooper Television Weatherperson
Brad Huffines Television Weatherperson
Patrick Prokop Television Weatherperson
David Jordan Television Field Reporter
George Lyndel Brannen Television Field Reporter
Gregory F. Pallone Television Field Reporter
Alice Stewart Television Field Reporter
Vanessa Young Television Field Reporter
Alyson E. Beasley Puppeteer
Angela Beasley Puppeteer
Scott Troughton Dredge Worker
Grace Tootle Gas Station Attendant
Shane James Ricky Butch Banks
Herb Kelsey Doss Gang Member
William L. Thorp Doss Gang Member
Cress Home Helicopter Pilot

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

Production and Technical Credits

Robert Altman Director
Jeremy Tannenbaum Producer
Al Hayes Screenwriter
John Grisham Based on the story by
Mark Burg Executive Producer
Glen A. Tobias Executive Producer
Todd Baker Executive Producer
Changwei Gu Cinematographer
Geraldine Peroni Editor
Stephen Altman Production Designer
David Levy Associate Producer
Alexandra Perce Assistant Director
Paul Kurta Production Manager
Jack Ballance Art Director
Brian Kasch Set Decorator
Dona Granata Costume Designer
Susan Kaufmann Costume Supervisor
Helen Hand Associate Editor
John Pritchett Sound Mixer
Matthew Iadarola Re-recording Mixer
Gary Gegan Re-recording Mixer
James Matheny Sound Effects Editor
Martin Maryska Sound Effects Editor
William Jacobs Sound Effects Editor
Noah Blough Sound Effects Editor
Randle Akerson Sound Designer
Richard King Sound Designer
Helena Lea Music Editor
Deborah Larsen Makeup (Department Head)
Vonda Morris Makeup (Key)
Shelly Hutchins Hairstylist (Key)
Lona Vigi Hairstylist (Key)
Mary Jo Slater Casting Director
Greg Walker 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 8,201-8,300) 8,250 $1,626,593
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 7,201-7,300) 7,214 $3,738,730
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 7,301-7,400) 7,396 $1,626,593
Top 1998 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 190 $1,626,593
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,276 $1,626,593
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 956 $3,738,730
Top 1998 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office 50 $1,626,593
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,629 $1,626,593
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 7,301-7,400) 7,363 $1,626,593
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 4,301-4,400) 4,355 $1,626,593
All Time Domestic Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 701-800) 759 $1,626,593
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,901-3,000) 2,944 $1,626,593

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jan 23, 1998 36 $118,278   8 $14,785   $118,278 1
Jan 30, 1998 44 $92,707 -22% 9 $10,301   $262,999 2
Feb 6, 1998 51 $72,379 -22% 8 $9,047   $367,798 3
Feb 13, 1998 54 $60,362 -17% 6 $10,060   $455,078 4
Feb 20, 1998 50 $73,256 +21% 8 $9,157   $541,827 5
Feb 27, 1998 51 $67,121 -8% 11 $6,102   $626,607 6
Mar 6, 1998 52 $59,180 -12% 21 $2,818   $709,207 7
Mar 13, 1998 54 $47,129 -20% 19 $2,480   $775,727 8
Mar 27, 1998 38 $76,175   18 $4,232   $907,330 10
Apr 3, 1998 45 $65,897 -13% 21 $3,138   $994,907 11
Apr 10, 1998 56 $32,627 -50% 17 $1,919   $1,042,064 12
Apr 17, 1998 57 $41,469 +27% 25 $1,659   $1,092,733 13
Apr 24, 1998 57 $40,005 -4% 30 $1,334   $1,147,118 14
May 1, 1998 56 $47,776 +19% 29 $1,647   $1,210,342 15
May 8, 1998 60 $31,700 -34% 26 $1,219   $1,252,962 16
May 15, 1998 58 $30,068 -5% 23 $1,307   $1,295,669 17
May 22, 1998 56 $35,063 +17% 22 $1,594   $1,351,109 18
May 29, 1998 44 $39,826 +14% 23 $1,732   $1,398,877 19
Jun 5, 1998 51 $27,926 -30% 22 $1,269   $1,442,814 20
Jun 12, 1998 55 $27,820 n/c 22 $1,265   $1,489,050 21
Jun 19, 1998 51 $31,050 +12% 19 $1,634   $1,534,569 22

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jan 23, 1998 36 $170,292   8 $21,287   $170,292 1
Jan 30, 1998 44 $125,127 -27% 9 $13,903   $295,419 2
Feb 6, 1998 50 $99,297 -21% 8 $12,412   $394,716 3
Feb 13, 1998 50 $73,855 -26% 6 $12,309   $468,571 4
Feb 20, 1998 51 $90,915 +23% 8 $11,364   $559,486 5
Feb 27, 1998 50 $90,541 n/c 11 $8,231   $650,027 6
Mar 6, 1998 49 $78,571 -13% 21 $3,741   $728,598 7
Mar 27, 1998 41 $97,855   18 $5,436   $929,010 10
Apr 3, 1998 47 $80,427 -18% 21 $3,830   $1,009,437 11
Apr 10, 1998 48 $41,827 -48% 17 $2,460   $1,051,264 12
Apr 17, 1998 51 $55,849 +34% 25 $2,234   $1,107,113 13
Apr 24, 1998 51 $55,453 -1% 30 $1,848   $1,162,566 14
May 1, 1998 55 $58,696 +6% 29 $2,024   $1,221,262 15
May 8, 1998 49 $44,339 -24% 26 $1,705   $1,265,601 16
May 15, 1998 54 $50,445 +14% 23 $2,193   $1,316,046 17
May 22, 1998 53 $43,005 -15% 22 $1,955   $1,359,051 18
May 29, 1998 47 $55,837 +30% 23 $2,428   $1,414,888 19
Jun 5, 1998 46 $46,342 -17% 22 $2,106   $1,461,230 20
Jun 12, 1998 53 $42,289 -9% 22 $1,922   $1,503,519 21

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 13,701-13,800) 13,714 $1,626,593
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 12,401-12,500) 12,484 $1,626,593
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,183 $1,626,593
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 11,701-11,800) 11,734 $1,626,593
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 7,201-7,300) 7,276 $1,626,593
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,145 $1,626,593
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,547 $1,626,593