JFK (1991)

JFK
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $70,405,498Details
International Box Office $134,994,502Details
Worldwide Box Office $205,400,000
Home Market Performance
Est. Domestic Blu-ray Sales $782,836 Details
Total Est. Domestic Video Sales $782,836
Further financial details...

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$5,223,658 (7.4% of total gross)
Legs:9.46 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:34.3% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$40,000,000 (worldwide box office is 5.1 times production budget)
Theater counts:1,164 opening theaters/1,395 max. theaters, 7.3 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $181,281,169

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: December 20th, 1991 (Wide) by Warner Bros.
International Releases: January 23rd, 1992 (Wide) (Australia)
June 3rd, 2021 (Limited) (Australia)
Video Release: December 13th, 2013 by Warner Home Video
MPAA Rating: R for language. (also 1992 edited version)
Running Time: 189 minutes
Comparisons: vs. W.
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Keywords: Mafia, Courtroom / Legal Drama, 1992 Oscars Best Picture Nominee
Source:Based on Factual Book/Article
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Dramatization
Production/Financing Companies: Camelot Pictures, Ixtlan Productions, A. Kitman Ho, Regency Enterprises
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Super Bowl (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 167 $9,573,179 Jan 24, 1992 38
Martin Luther King (All Movies, 3-Day) 244 $5,797,711 Jan 17, 1992 31
Martin Luther King (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 163 $15,786,541 Jan 17, 1992 31
New Year's Day (All Movies, 3-Day) 228 $6,823,544 Jan 3, 1992 17
New Year's Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 161 $18,579,765 Jan 3, 1992 17
Christmas (All Movies, 3-Day) 208 $7,445,904 Dec 27, 1991 10
Christmas (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 155 $19,985,440 Dec 27, 1991 10

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Dec 20, 1991 5 $5,223,658   1,164 $4,488   $5,223,658 1
Dec 27, 1991 6 $7,445,904 +43% 1,164 $6,397   $17,628,624 2
Jan 3, 1992 6 $6,823,544 -8% 1,164 $5,862   $30,855,433 3
Jan 10, 1992 7 $4,722,417 -31% 1,183 $3,992   $37,987,458 4
Jan 17, 1992 8 $5,797,711 +23% 1,350 $4,295   $45,506,354 5
Jan 24, 1992 6 $3,515,815 -39% 1,370 $2,566   $50,249,971 6
Jan 31, 1992 8 $3,185,727 -9% 1,395 $2,284   $54,682,068 7
Feb 7, 1992 9 $2,308,799 -28% 1,351 $1,709   $57,947,808 8

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Dec 20, 1991 6 $10,182,720   1,164 $8,748   $10,182,720 1
Dec 27, 1991 6 $13,849,169 +36% 1,164 $11,898   $24,031,889 2
Jan 3, 1992 5 $9,233,152 -33% 1,164 $7,932   $33,265,041 3
Jan 10, 1992 6 $6,443,602 -30% 1,183 $5,447   $39,708,643 4
Jan 17, 1992 8 $7,025,513 +9% 1,350 $5,204   $46,734,156 5
Jan 24, 1992 5 $4,762,185 -32% 1,370 $3,476   $51,496,341 6
Jan 31, 1992 6 $4,142,668 -13% 1,395 $2,970   $55,639,009 7

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Australia 1/23/1992 $0000$0
 
International Total$134,994,502

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


Leading Cast

Kevin Costner Jim Garrison

Supporting Cast

Kevin Bacon Willie O'Keefe
Tommy Lee Jones Clay Shaw
Laurie Metcalf Susie Cox
Gary Oldman Lee Harvey Oswald
Michael Rooker Bill Broussard
Jay O. Sanders Lou Ivon
Sissy Spacek Liz Garrison
Beata Pozniak Marina Oswald
Brian Doyle-Murray Jack Ruby
Gary Grubbs Al Oser
Wayne Knight Numa Bertel
Joey Anderson Julia Ann Mercer
Vincent D'Onofrio Bill Newman
Pruitt Taylor Vince Lee Bowers
Edward Asner Guy Bannister
John Candy Dean Andrews
Jack Lemmon Jack Martin
Walter Matthau Sen. Russell Long
Joe Pesci David Ferrie
Donald Sutherland X (Unknown General in Black)
Sally Kirkland Rose Cheramie
Anthony Ramirez Epileptic
Ray LePere Zapruder
Perry Russo Angry Bar Patron
Mike Longman TV Newsman
Pat Perkins Mattie
Tom Howard Lyndon B. Johnson
John William Galt LBJ Voice
Ron Jackson FBI Spokesman
Sean Stone Jasper Garrison
Amy Long Virginia Garrison
Scott Krueger Snapper Garrison
Allison Pratt Davis Elizabeth Garrison
Red Mitchell Sergeant Harkness
Ronald Von Klaussen Hobo
Michael Ozag Hobo
Dale Dye General Y
Jerry Douglas Board Room Man
Tony Plana Carlos Bringuier
Tomas Milian Leopoldo
Raul Aranas Angelo
John C. Martin Prison Guard
Henri Alciatore Maitre d'
Willem Oltmans George DeMohrenschildt
Gail Cronauer Janet Williams
Gary Carter Bill Williams
Roxie Frnka Earlene Roberts
Ellen McElduff Jean Hill
Sally Nystuen Mary Moorman
Marco Perella Mercer Interrogator
Edwin Neal Mercer Interrogator
Spain Logue FBI Agent with Hill
Darryl Cox FBI Agent with Hill
T.J. Kennedy Hill Interrogator
Jim Garrison Earl Warren
Carolina McCullough Stripper Jada
J.J. Johnston Mobster with Broussard
R. Bruce Elliott Bolton Ford Dealer
Barry Chambers Man at Firing Range
Linda Flores Wade Sylvia Odio
William Larsen Will Fritz
Alec Gifford TV Newsman
Eric A. Vicini French Reporter
Michael Gurievsky Russian Reporter
Caroline Crosthwaite-Eyre British Reporter
Helen Miller Garrison's Receptionist
Harold Herthum Coroner
Wayne Tippet FBI Agent Frank
Norman Davis Colonel Reich
Errol McLendon Man with Umbrella
John Seitz General Lemnitzer
Odin K. Langford Officer Habighorst
Roy Barnitt Irvin F. Dymond
Alvin Spicuzza Bailiff
John Finnegan Judge Haggerty
Walter Breaux Vernon Bundy
Michael Skipper James Teague
Zeke Mills J.C. Price
James N. Harrell Sam Holland
Ray Redd Dodd
Melodee Bowman FBI Receptionist
Isadore David Brickman Dr. Peters
Joseph Nadell Dr. McClelland
Chris Robinson Dr. Humes
Peter Maloney Colonel Finck
Chris Renna Bethesda Doctor
Dalton Dearborn Army General
Merlyn Sexton Admiral Kenney
Steve F. Price, Jr. Pathologist
Tom Bullock Pathologist
Ruary O'Connell Pathologist
Christopher Kosiciuk FBI Agent at Autopsy
John Reneau A-team Shooter
Stanley White B-team Shooter
Richard Rutowski Fence Shooter
Bill Bolender Prisoner Powell
Larry Melton Patrolman Joe Smith
Carol Farabee Carolyn Arnold
Willie Minor Bonnie Ray Williams
Ted Pennebaker Arnold Rowland
Bill Pickle Marion Baker
Mykel Chaves Sandra Styles
Price Carson Tippet
Gil Glasgow Tippet Shooter
Bob Orwig Officer Poe
Loys Bergeron Jury Foreman
Kristina Hare Reporter
Bruce Gelb Boardroom Man
Ryan MacDonald Boardroom Man
Duane Grey Boardroom Man
George R. Robertson White House Man
Baxter Harris White House Man
Alex Rodzi Rodine White House Man
Sam Stoneburner White House Man
Bob Gunton TV Newsman
Nathan Scott John Chancler
Jorge Fernandez Miguel Torres

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

Production and Technical Credits

Oliver Stone Director
Oliver Stone Producer
A. Kitman Ho Producer
Oliver Stone Screenwriter
Zachary Sklar Screenwriter
Jim Marrs Based on the Book 'Crossfire: The Plot That Killed Kennedy' By
Jim Garrison Based on the Books 'On The Trail of the Assassins' By
Arnon Milchan Executive Producer
John Williams Composer
Robert Richardson Director of Photography
Victor Kempster Production Designer
Clayton Townsend Co-Producer
Joseph Reidy Associate Producer
Joseph Reidy Assistant Director
Clayton Townsend Production Manager
Derek R. Hill Art Director
Alan Tomkins Art Director
Crispian Sallis Set Decorator
Marlene Stewart Costume Designer
Dan Bronson Costume Supervisor
Joe Hutshing Editor
Pietro Scalia Editor
Julie Monroe Associate Editor
Hank Corwin Additional Editor
Tod A. Maitland Sound Mixer
Michael Minkler Re-recording Mixer
Gregg Landaker Re-recording Mixer
Wylie Stateman Supervising Sound Editor
Mike Wilhoit Supervising Sound Editor
Scott Martin Gershin Sound Effects Editor
Jay Richardson Sound Effects Editor
Mark Lanza Sound Effects Editor
Dan Rich Dialogue Editor
Bob Newlan Dialogue Editor
Richard Dwan Dialogue Editor
David A. Arnold Dialogue Editor
Christopher Assells Dialogue Editor
Mark Gordon Dialogue Editor
Alison Fisher Dialogue Editor
Willy Allen Dialogue Editor
Hugo Weng Dialogue Editor
Ken Wannberg Music Editor
Ron Berkeley Make up
Elle Elliott Hairstylist
Budd Carr Executive Music Producer
Risa Bramon Garcia Stunt Coordinator
Billy Hopkins Casting Director
Heidi Levitt Casting Director
Webster Whinery 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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  2. News
  3. Box Office
  4. International
  5. Video Sales
  6. Cast & Crew
  7. Trailer

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$5,223,658 (7.4% of total gross)
Legs:9.46 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:34.3% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$40,000,000 (worldwide box office is 5.1 times production budget)
Theater counts:1,164 opening theaters/1,395 max. theaters, 7.3 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $181,281,169

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

iTunes:iTunes
Google Play:Google Play

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: December 20th, 1991 (Wide) by Warner Bros.
International Releases: January 23rd, 1992 (Wide) (Australia)
June 3rd, 2021 (Limited) (Australia)
Video Release: December 13th, 2013 by Warner Home Video
MPAA Rating: R for language. (also 1992 edited version)
Running Time: 189 minutes
Comparisons: vs. W.
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Mafia, Courtroom / Legal Drama, 1992 Oscars Best Picture Nominee
Source:Based on Factual Book/Article
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Dramatization
Production/Financing Companies: Camelot Pictures, Ixtlan Productions, A. Kitman Ho, Regency Enterprises
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Super Bowl (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 167 $9,573,179 Jan 24, 1992 38
Martin Luther King (All Movies, 3-Day) 244 $5,797,711 Jan 17, 1992 31
Martin Luther King (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 163 $15,786,541 Jan 17, 1992 31
New Year's Day (All Movies, 3-Day) 228 $6,823,544 Jan 3, 1992 17
New Year's Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 161 $18,579,765 Jan 3, 1992 17
Christmas (All Movies, 3-Day) 208 $7,445,904 Dec 27, 1991 10
Christmas (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 155 $19,985,440 Dec 27, 1991 10

Leading Cast

Kevin Costner Jim Garrison

Supporting Cast

Kevin Bacon Willie O'Keefe
Tommy Lee Jones Clay Shaw
Laurie Metcalf Susie Cox
Gary Oldman Lee Harvey Oswald
Michael Rooker Bill Broussard
Jay O. Sanders Lou Ivon
Sissy Spacek Liz Garrison
Beata Pozniak Marina Oswald
Brian Doyle-Murray Jack Ruby
Gary Grubbs Al Oser
Wayne Knight Numa Bertel
Joey Anderson Julia Ann Mercer
Vincent D'Onofrio Bill Newman
Pruitt Taylor Vince Lee Bowers
Edward Asner Guy Bannister
John Candy Dean Andrews
Jack Lemmon Jack Martin
Walter Matthau Sen. Russell Long
Joe Pesci David Ferrie
Donald Sutherland X (Unknown General in Black)
Sally Kirkland Rose Cheramie
Anthony Ramirez Epileptic
Ray LePere Zapruder
Perry Russo Angry Bar Patron
Mike Longman TV Newsman
Pat Perkins Mattie
Tom Howard Lyndon B. Johnson
John William Galt LBJ Voice
Ron Jackson FBI Spokesman
Sean Stone Jasper Garrison
Amy Long Virginia Garrison
Scott Krueger Snapper Garrison
Allison Pratt Davis Elizabeth Garrison
Red Mitchell Sergeant Harkness
Ronald Von Klaussen Hobo
Michael Ozag Hobo
Dale Dye General Y
Jerry Douglas Board Room Man
Tony Plana Carlos Bringuier
Tomas Milian Leopoldo
Raul Aranas Angelo
John C. Martin Prison Guard
Henri Alciatore Maitre d'
Willem Oltmans George DeMohrenschildt
Gail Cronauer Janet Williams
Gary Carter Bill Williams
Roxie Frnka Earlene Roberts
Ellen McElduff Jean Hill
Sally Nystuen Mary Moorman
Marco Perella Mercer Interrogator
Edwin Neal Mercer Interrogator
Spain Logue FBI Agent with Hill
Darryl Cox FBI Agent with Hill
T.J. Kennedy Hill Interrogator
Jim Garrison Earl Warren
Carolina McCullough Stripper Jada
J.J. Johnston Mobster with Broussard
R. Bruce Elliott Bolton Ford Dealer
Barry Chambers Man at Firing Range
Linda Flores Wade Sylvia Odio
William Larsen Will Fritz
Alec Gifford TV Newsman
Eric A. Vicini French Reporter
Michael Gurievsky Russian Reporter
Caroline Crosthwaite-Eyre British Reporter
Helen Miller Garrison's Receptionist
Harold Herthum Coroner
Wayne Tippet FBI Agent Frank
Norman Davis Colonel Reich
Errol McLendon Man with Umbrella
John Seitz General Lemnitzer
Odin K. Langford Officer Habighorst
Roy Barnitt Irvin F. Dymond
Alvin Spicuzza Bailiff
John Finnegan Judge Haggerty
Walter Breaux Vernon Bundy
Michael Skipper James Teague
Zeke Mills J.C. Price
James N. Harrell Sam Holland
Ray Redd Dodd
Melodee Bowman FBI Receptionist
Isadore David Brickman Dr. Peters
Joseph Nadell Dr. McClelland
Chris Robinson Dr. Humes
Peter Maloney Colonel Finck
Chris Renna Bethesda Doctor
Dalton Dearborn Army General
Merlyn Sexton Admiral Kenney
Steve F. Price, Jr. Pathologist
Tom Bullock Pathologist
Ruary O'Connell Pathologist
Christopher Kosiciuk FBI Agent at Autopsy
John Reneau A-team Shooter
Stanley White B-team Shooter
Richard Rutowski Fence Shooter
Bill Bolender Prisoner Powell
Larry Melton Patrolman Joe Smith
Carol Farabee Carolyn Arnold
Willie Minor Bonnie Ray Williams
Ted Pennebaker Arnold Rowland
Bill Pickle Marion Baker
Mykel Chaves Sandra Styles
Price Carson Tippet
Gil Glasgow Tippet Shooter
Bob Orwig Officer Poe
Loys Bergeron Jury Foreman
Kristina Hare Reporter
Bruce Gelb Boardroom Man
Ryan MacDonald Boardroom Man
Duane Grey Boardroom Man
George R. Robertson White House Man
Baxter Harris White House Man
Alex Rodzi Rodine White House Man
Sam Stoneburner White House Man
Bob Gunton TV Newsman
Nathan Scott John Chancler
Jorge Fernandez Miguel Torres

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

Production and Technical Credits

Oliver Stone Director
Oliver Stone Producer
A. Kitman Ho Producer
Oliver Stone Screenwriter
Zachary Sklar Screenwriter
Jim Marrs Based on the Book 'Crossfire: The Plot That Killed Kennedy' By
Jim Garrison Based on the Books 'On The Trail of the Assassins' By
Arnon Milchan Executive Producer
John Williams Composer
Robert Richardson Director of Photography
Victor Kempster Production Designer
Clayton Townsend Co-Producer
Joseph Reidy Associate Producer
Joseph Reidy Assistant Director
Clayton Townsend Production Manager
Derek R. Hill Art Director
Alan Tomkins Art Director
Crispian Sallis Set Decorator
Marlene Stewart Costume Designer
Dan Bronson Costume Supervisor
Joe Hutshing Editor
Pietro Scalia Editor
Julie Monroe Associate Editor
Hank Corwin Additional Editor
Tod A. Maitland Sound Mixer
Michael Minkler Re-recording Mixer
Gregg Landaker Re-recording Mixer
Wylie Stateman Supervising Sound Editor
Mike Wilhoit Supervising Sound Editor
Scott Martin Gershin Sound Effects Editor
Jay Richardson Sound Effects Editor
Mark Lanza Sound Effects Editor
Dan Rich Dialogue Editor
Bob Newlan Dialogue Editor
Richard Dwan Dialogue Editor
David A. Arnold Dialogue Editor
Christopher Assells Dialogue Editor
Mark Gordon Dialogue Editor
Alison Fisher Dialogue Editor
Willy Allen Dialogue Editor
Hugo Weng Dialogue Editor
Ken Wannberg Music Editor
Ron Berkeley Make up
Elle Elliott Hairstylist
Budd Carr Executive Music Producer
Risa Bramon Garcia Stunt Coordinator
Billy Hopkins Casting Director
Heidi Levitt Casting Director
Webster Whinery 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

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Dec 20, 1991 5 $5,223,658   1,164 $4,488   $5,223,658 1
Dec 27, 1991 6 $7,445,904 +43% 1,164 $6,397   $17,628,624 2
Jan 3, 1992 6 $6,823,544 -8% 1,164 $5,862   $30,855,433 3
Jan 10, 1992 7 $4,722,417 -31% 1,183 $3,992   $37,987,458 4
Jan 17, 1992 8 $5,797,711 +23% 1,350 $4,295   $45,506,354 5
Jan 24, 1992 6 $3,515,815 -39% 1,370 $2,566   $50,249,971 6
Jan 31, 1992 8 $3,185,727 -9% 1,395 $2,284   $54,682,068 7
Feb 7, 1992 9 $2,308,799 -28% 1,351 $1,709   $57,947,808 8

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Dec 20, 1991 6 $10,182,720   1,164 $8,748   $10,182,720 1
Dec 27, 1991 6 $13,849,169 +36% 1,164 $11,898   $24,031,889 2
Jan 3, 1992 5 $9,233,152 -33% 1,164 $7,932   $33,265,041 3
Jan 10, 1992 6 $6,443,602 -30% 1,183 $5,447   $39,708,643 4
Jan 17, 1992 8 $7,025,513 +9% 1,350 $5,204   $46,734,156 5
Jan 24, 1992 5 $4,762,185 -32% 1,370 $3,476   $51,496,341 6
Jan 31, 1992 6 $4,142,668 -13% 1,395 $2,970   $55,639,009 7

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Australia 1/23/1992 $0000$0
 
International Total$134,994,502

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records