Synopsis
A reporter sneaks into a lab to investigate animal cruelty, and emerges from the ordeal with a mastiff named Max in this 1993 thriller. The dog, which has been genetically enhanced, makes her life miserable while they are being chased by the owner of the lab.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $3,861,079 (29.8% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.36 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,220 opening theaters/1,230 max. theaters, 2.9 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $33,784,197 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,801-4,900) | 4,837 | $12,974,636 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 6,701-6,800) | 6,788 | $12,974,636 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,601-1,700) | 1,669 | $12,974,636 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) | 2,042 | $12,974,636 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
Watch Now On
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | November 19th, 1993 (Wide) by New Line |
| Video Release: | September 6th, 2005 by Warner Home Video, released as Man’s Best Friend |
| MPAA Rating: | R for terror and violence involving a household pet. |
| Running Time: | 87 minutes |
| Comparisons: | Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Nature Horror, Animal Lead, Animals Gone Bad, Scientific Experiment Gone Awry, Investigative Journalist, Corporate Malfeasance |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Horror |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 310 | $7,735,381 | Nov 26, 1993 | 10 |
| Thanksgiving (All Movies, 5-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 306 | $6,270,451 | Nov 26, 1993 | 10 |