Johnny Be Good (1988)

Johnny Be Good poster
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $17,500,399Details
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Metrics

Opening Weekend:$5,249,388 (30.0% of total gross)
Legs:3.33 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:1,168 opening theaters/1,194 max. theaters, 3.0 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $45,901,283

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,138 $17,500,399
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 5,801-5,900) 5,858 $17,500,399
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 801-900) 865 $17,500,399
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,127 $17,500,399

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


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: March 25th, 1988 (Wide) by Orion Pictures
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Running Time: 86 minutes
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Keywords: Football
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Orion Pictures
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Easter (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 243 $8,115,796 Apr 1, 1988 10

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,138 $17,500,399
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 3,301-3,400) 3,351 $45,901,283
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 3,401-3,500) 3,484 $17,500,399
Top 1988 Movies at the Domestic Box Office 57 $17,500,399
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,066 $17,500,399
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 3,601-3,700) 3,638 $17,500,399
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,178 $17,500,399
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 801-900) 865 $17,500,399
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,450 $17,500,399
All Time Domestic Box Office for Orion Pictures Movies 38 $17,500,399

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Mar 25, 1988 2 $5,249,388   1,168 $4,494   $5,249,388 1
Apr 1, 1988 6 $2,951,850 -44% 1,194 $2,472   $10,268,453 2
Apr 8, 1988 10 $1,612,381 -45% 1,164 $1,385   $12,944,047 3

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Mar 25, 1988 3 $7,316,603   1,168 $6,264   $7,316,603 1
Apr 1, 1988 6 $4,015,063 -45% 1,194 $3,363   $11,331,666 2

Leading Cast

Anthony Michael Hall Johnny Walker
Robert Downey, Jr. Leo Wiggins
Uma Thurman Georgia Elkans

Supporting Cast

Paul Gleason Wayne Hisler
Steve James Coach Sanders
Seymour Cassel Wallace Gibson
Michael Greene Tex Wade
Marshall Bell Chief Elkans
Deborah May Mrs. Walker
Michael Alldredge Vinny Kroll
Jennifer Tilly Connie Hisler
Jon Stafford Bad Breath
Pete Koch Pete Andropolous
George Hall Grandpa Walker
Lucianne Buchanan Lawanda Wade
Tony Frank Joe Bob
Tim Rossovich Gas Attendant
David Denney Benny Figg
Chris Dunn Flick Weaver
John Deluna Jose Popupu
Larry Wolf Recruiter Larry
Michael Colyar Recruiter Mike
Lee Ritchey Recruiter Lee
Linwood Phillip Walker Recruiter Linwood
Ted Dawson TV Reporter
Adam Faraizl Randy Walker
Megan Morris Reylene Walker
Jack Gould Priest
Dennis Letts Army General
Craig Tonelson Pete Provolone
John Cunningham Substitute
Denise Thorson Eunice Elkans
Haylay Ladner Joanie Dorfman
Holly Harington Cheerleader
Philisha Sanders Cheerleader
Traci-Ann Dutton Girl at Motel
Karen Cecka Girl at Motel
John Hawkes Pizza Boy
Scott Bate Pizza Boy
Michael Petty Hare Krishna
Van Dykes Hare Krishna
Thethia Hanson Tupperware Lady
Clara Paul Tupperware Lady
Harlan Jordan Exterminator
Harvey Christiansen Bait Shop Owner
Doris V. Hargrave* Woman at Piermont
Gary G. DeLaune Local TV Reporter
Catherine Alexander Waitress at BBQ
Thomas Anthony Patti Chauffeur

Cameos

Howard Cosell Himself
Jim McMahon Himself
Robert Downey, Sr. NCAA Investigator

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

Production and Technical Credits

Bud Smith Director
Steve Zacharias Screenwriter
Jeff Buhai Screenwriter
David Obst Screenwriter
Adam Fields Producer
Steve Zacharias Executive Producer
Jeff Buhai Executive Producer
David Obst Executive Producer
Gregg Fonseca Production Designer
Scott Smith Editor
Jay Ferguson Composer
Robert Yeoman Director of Photography
Jeffrey Chernov Co-Producer
Karen Penhale Associate Producer
Paul Moen Assistant Director
Jeffrey Chernov Unit Production Manager
Sjon Ueckert Production Supervisor
Sharon Seymour Art Director
Dorree Cooper Set Decorator
Susie De Santo Costume Designer
Seth Flaum Additional Editor
Jere Huggins Additional Editor
Charles Simmons Additional Editor
Luigi Phonica Sound Mixer
Gregg Landaker Re-recording Mixer
Steve Maslow Re-recording Mixer
Mike Dobie Supervising Sound Editor
Craig Clark Sound Editor
Jeff Bushelman Sound Editor
Steve Bushelman Sound Editor
* Makeup
Michelle Vittone-McNeil Makeup
Leslie Anne Anderson Key Hairstylist
Steve Smith Hairstylist
Dick Rudolph Music Supervisor
Steve Goldman Music Supervisor
Russell Towery 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:$5,249,388 (30.0% of total gross)
Legs:3.33 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:1,168 opening theaters/1,194 max. theaters, 3.0 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $45,901,283

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,138 $17,500,399
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 5,801-5,900) 5,858 $17,500,399
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 801-900) 865 $17,500,399
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,127 $17,500,399

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


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: March 25th, 1988 (Wide) by Orion Pictures
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Running Time: 86 minutes
Comparisons: vs. John Q.
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Football
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Orion Pictures
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Easter (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 243 $8,115,796 Apr 1, 1988 10

Leading Cast

Anthony Michael Hall Johnny Walker
Robert Downey, Jr. Leo Wiggins
Uma Thurman Georgia Elkans

Supporting Cast

Paul Gleason Wayne Hisler
Steve James Coach Sanders
Seymour Cassel Wallace Gibson
Michael Greene Tex Wade
Marshall Bell Chief Elkans
Deborah May Mrs. Walker
Michael Alldredge Vinny Kroll
Jennifer Tilly Connie Hisler
Jon Stafford Bad Breath
Pete Koch Pete Andropolous
George Hall Grandpa Walker
Lucianne Buchanan Lawanda Wade
Tony Frank Joe Bob
Tim Rossovich Gas Attendant
David Denney Benny Figg
Chris Dunn Flick Weaver
John Deluna Jose Popupu
Larry Wolf Recruiter Larry
Michael Colyar Recruiter Mike
Lee Ritchey Recruiter Lee
Linwood Phillip Walker Recruiter Linwood
Ted Dawson TV Reporter
Adam Faraizl Randy Walker
Megan Morris Reylene Walker
Jack Gould Priest
Dennis Letts Army General
Craig Tonelson Pete Provolone
John Cunningham Substitute
Denise Thorson Eunice Elkans
Haylay Ladner Joanie Dorfman
Holly Harington Cheerleader
Philisha Sanders Cheerleader
Traci-Ann Dutton Girl at Motel
Karen Cecka Girl at Motel
John Hawkes Pizza Boy
Scott Bate Pizza Boy
Michael Petty Hare Krishna
Van Dykes Hare Krishna
Thethia Hanson Tupperware Lady
Clara Paul Tupperware Lady
Harlan Jordan Exterminator
Harvey Christiansen Bait Shop Owner
Doris V. Hargrave* Woman at Piermont
Gary G. DeLaune Local TV Reporter
Catherine Alexander Waitress at BBQ
Thomas Anthony Patti Chauffeur

Cameos

Howard Cosell Himself
Jim McMahon Himself
Robert Downey, Sr. NCAA Investigator

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

Production and Technical Credits

Bud Smith Director
Steve Zacharias Screenwriter
Jeff Buhai Screenwriter
David Obst Screenwriter
Adam Fields Producer
Steve Zacharias Executive Producer
Jeff Buhai Executive Producer
David Obst Executive Producer
Gregg Fonseca Production Designer
Scott Smith Editor
Jay Ferguson Composer
Robert Yeoman Director of Photography
Jeffrey Chernov Co-Producer
Karen Penhale Associate Producer
Paul Moen Assistant Director
Jeffrey Chernov Unit Production Manager
Sjon Ueckert Production Supervisor
Sharon Seymour Art Director
Dorree Cooper Set Decorator
Susie De Santo Costume Designer
Seth Flaum Additional Editor
Jere Huggins Additional Editor
Charles Simmons Additional Editor
Luigi Phonica Sound Mixer
Gregg Landaker Re-recording Mixer
Steve Maslow Re-recording Mixer
Mike Dobie Supervising Sound Editor
Craig Clark Sound Editor
Jeff Bushelman Sound Editor
Steve Bushelman Sound Editor
* Makeup
Michelle Vittone-McNeil Makeup
Leslie Anne Anderson Key Hairstylist
Steve Smith Hairstylist
Dick Rudolph Music Supervisor
Steve Goldman Music Supervisor
Russell Towery 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 4,101-4,200) 4,138 $17,500,399
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 3,301-3,400) 3,351 $45,901,283
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 3,401-3,500) 3,484 $17,500,399
Top 1988 Movies at the Domestic Box Office 57 $17,500,399
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,066 $17,500,399
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 3,601-3,700) 3,638 $17,500,399
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,178 $17,500,399
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 801-900) 865 $17,500,399
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,450 $17,500,399
All Time Domestic Box Office for Orion Pictures Movies 38 $17,500,399

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Mar 25, 1988 2 $5,249,388   1,168 $4,494   $5,249,388 1
Apr 1, 1988 6 $2,951,850 -44% 1,194 $2,472   $10,268,453 2
Apr 8, 1988 10 $1,612,381 -45% 1,164 $1,385   $12,944,047 3

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Mar 25, 1988 3 $7,316,603   1,168 $6,264   $7,316,603 1
Apr 1, 1988 6 $4,015,063 -45% 1,194 $3,363   $11,331,666 2

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 5,801-5,900) 5,858 $17,500,399
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 5,001-5,100) 5,020 $17,500,399
Top 1988 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office 60 $17,500,399
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 3,001-3,100) 3,016 $17,500,399
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 5,001-5,100) 5,081 $17,500,399
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 3,001-3,100) 3,076 $17,500,399
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,127 $17,500,399
All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,675 $17,500,399
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Orion Pictures Movies 39 $17,500,399