Marvin's Room (1996)

Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $12,803,305Details
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Metrics

Opening Weekend:$59,739 (0.5% of total gross)
Legs:3.94 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$23,000,000 (worldwide box office is 0.6 times production budget)
Theater counts:6 opening theaters/1,158 max. theaters, 4.2 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $30,096,046

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,801-4,900) 4,895 $12,803,305
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 6,901-7,000) 6,918 $12,803,305

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


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: December 20th, 1996 (Wide) by Miramax
Video Release: September 1st, 1998 by Walt Disney Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for thematic elements and brief language
Running Time: 98 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Quick Change
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Keywords: Family Drama, Stroke, Dysfunctional Family, Arson, Mental Illness, Cancer, Terminal Illness
Source:Based on Play
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Marvin Productions
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Biggest Domestic 13th Weekend 74 $2,365,877 Mar 14, 1997 89
Biggest Domestic 12th Weekend 92 $2,365,877 Mar 7, 1997 82
Biggest Domestic 11th Weekend 76 $3,250,409 Feb 28, 1997 75
Theater Average 10th Weekend 82 $5,851 Feb 21, 1997 68
Theater Average 9th Weekend 73 $6,470 Feb 14, 1997 61
Top 1996 Theater Average 93 $9,957 Dec 20, 1996 5

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,801-4,900) 4,895 $12,803,305
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 4,201-4,300) 4,222 $30,096,046
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,176 $12,803,305
Top 1996 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 111 $12,803,305
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Play Movies 83 $12,803,305
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 4,301-4,400) 4,353 $12,803,305
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 2,501-2,600) 2,591 $12,803,305
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 941 $12,803,305
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,662 $12,803,305
All Time Domestic Box Office for Miramax Movies 86 $12,803,305

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Dec 20, 1996 34 $59,739   6 $9,957   $75,279 1
Dec 27, 1996 50 $46,392 -22% 6 $7,732   $169,757 2
Jan 3, 1997 48 $51,243 +10% 6 $8,541   $271,740 3
Jan 10, 1997 27 $306,954 +499% 41 $7,487   $607,499 4
Jan 17, 1997 32 $281,640 -8% 41 $6,869   $1,002,584 5
Jan 24, 1997 32 $174,962 -38% 37 $4,729   $1,234,295 6
Jan 31, 1997 34 $161,719 -8% 33 $4,901   $1,456,195 7
Feb 7, 1997 35 $144,684 -11% 38 $3,807   $1,647,148 8
Feb 14, 1997 39 $181,164 +25% 28 $6,470   $1,878,726 9
Feb 21, 1997 35 $152,126 -16% 26 $5,851   $2,077,511 10
Feb 28, 1997 9 $3,250,409 +2,037% 1,153 $2,819   $5,380,309 11
Mar 7, 1997 10 $2,365,877 -27% 1,158 $2,043   $8,678,752 12
Mar 14, 1997 9 $2,365,877 n/c 1,158 $2,043   $8,678,752 13
Mar 21, 1997 21 $722,800 -69% 638 $1,133   $12,115,143 14
Mar 28, 1997 34 $179,086 -75% 221 $810   $12,555,820 15
Apr 4, 1997 55 $52,220 -71% 111 $470   $12,695,988 16
Apr 11, 1997 51 $52,220 n/c 111 $470   $12,695,988 17
Apr 18, 1997 59 $30,801 -41% 52 $592   $12,782,508 18

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Dec 20, 1996 35 $107,825   6 $17,971   $123,365 2
Dec 27, 1996 51 $97,132 -10% 6 $16,189   $220,497 3
Jan 3, 1997 46 $80,048 -18% 6 $13,341   $300,545 4
Jan 10, 1997 27 $420,399 +425% 41 $10,254   $720,944 5
Jan 17, 1997 32 $338,389 -20% 41 $8,253   $1,059,333 6
Jan 24, 1997 33 $235,143 -31% 37 $6,355   $1,294,476 7
Jan 31, 1997 35 $207,988 -12% 33 $6,303   $1,502,464 8
Feb 7, 1997 34 $195,098 -6% 38 $5,134   $1,697,562 9
Feb 14, 1997 38 $227,823 +17% 28 $8,137   $1,925,385 10
Feb 21, 1997 33 $204,515 -10% 26 $7,866   $2,129,900 11
Feb 28, 1997 9 $4,182,975 +1,945% 1,153 $3,628   $6,312,875 12
Mar 7, 1997 53 $0 -100% 1,158 $0   $6,312,875 13
Mar 14, 1997 6 $5,079,468   1,158 $4,386   $11,392,343 14
Mar 21, 1997 21 $984,391 -81% 638 $1,543   $12,376,734 15
Mar 28, 1997 35 $267,034 -73% 221 $1,208   $12,643,768 16
Apr 4, 1997 57 $0 -100% 111 $0   $12,643,768 17
Apr 11, 1997 45 $107,939   111 $972   $12,751,707 18

Leading Cast

Meryl Streep Lee
Leonardo DiCaprio Hank
Diane Keaton Bessie

Supporting Cast

Robert De Niro Dr. Wally
Hume Cronyn Marvin
Gwen Verdon Ruth
Hal Scardino Charlie
Dan Hedaya Bob
Margo Martindale Dr. Charlotte
Cynthia Nixon Retirement Home Director
Kelly Ripa Amber & Coral
John Callahan Lance
Olga Merediz Beauty Shop Lady
Joe Lisi Bruno
Steve Dumouchel Gas Station Guy
Bitty Schramm Janine
Lizbeth MacKay Novice
Helen Stenborg Nun on Phone
Sally Parrish Novice
Victor Garber Minister

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

Production and Technical Credits

Jerry Zaks Director
Scott McPherson Screenwriter
Scott McPherson Story Creator
Scott Rudin Producer
Jane Rosenthal Producer
Robert De Niro Producer
Tod Scott Brody Executive Producer
Lori Steinberg Executive Producer
David Gropman Production Designer
Jim Clark Editor
Rachel Portman Composer
Piotr Sobocinski Director of Photography
David Wisnievitz Co-Producer
Bonnie Palef Co-Producer
Adam Schroeder Co-Producer
Craig Gering Associate Producer
John Guare Associate Producer
Ellen Schwartz Assistant Director
David Wisnievitz Production Manager
Peter Rogness Art Director
Tracey Doyle Set Decorator
Julie Weiss Costume Designer
Danny Michael Sound Mixer
Michael Barry Re-recording Mixer
Wendy Hedin Supervising Sound Editor
Michael Shore Dialogue Editor
Magdaline Volaitis Dialogue Editor
Stuart Emanuel Dialogue Editor
Dan Lieberstein Music Editor
James Flato Music Editor
Allen Weisinger Makeup
Alan D'Angerio Hairstylist
Chandra Beard Music Supervisor
Carly Simon Song Writer

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:$59,739 (0.5% of total gross)
Legs:3.94 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$23,000,000 (worldwide box office is 0.6 times production budget)
Theater counts:6 opening theaters/1,158 max. theaters, 4.2 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $30,096,046

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,801-4,900) 4,895 $12,803,305
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 6,901-7,000) 6,918 $12,803,305

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


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: December 20th, 1996 (Wide) by Miramax
Video Release: September 1st, 1998 by Walt Disney Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for thematic elements and brief language
Running Time: 98 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Quick Change
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Family Drama, Stroke, Dysfunctional Family, Arson, Mental Illness, Cancer, Terminal Illness
Source:Based on Play
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Marvin Productions
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Biggest Domestic 13th Weekend 74 $2,365,877 Mar 14, 1997 89
Biggest Domestic 12th Weekend 92 $2,365,877 Mar 7, 1997 82
Biggest Domestic 11th Weekend 76 $3,250,409 Feb 28, 1997 75
Theater Average 10th Weekend 82 $5,851 Feb 21, 1997 68
Theater Average 9th Weekend 73 $6,470 Feb 14, 1997 61
Top 1996 Theater Average 93 $9,957 Dec 20, 1996 5

Leading Cast

Meryl Streep Lee
Leonardo DiCaprio Hank
Diane Keaton Bessie

Supporting Cast

Robert De Niro Dr. Wally
Hume Cronyn Marvin
Gwen Verdon Ruth
Hal Scardino Charlie
Dan Hedaya Bob
Margo Martindale Dr. Charlotte
Cynthia Nixon Retirement Home Director
Kelly Ripa Amber & Coral
John Callahan Lance
Olga Merediz Beauty Shop Lady
Joe Lisi Bruno
Steve Dumouchel Gas Station Guy
Bitty Schramm Janine
Lizbeth MacKay Novice
Helen Stenborg Nun on Phone
Sally Parrish Novice
Victor Garber Minister

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

Production and Technical Credits

Jerry Zaks Director
Scott McPherson Screenwriter
Scott McPherson Story Creator
Scott Rudin Producer
Jane Rosenthal Producer
Robert De Niro Producer
Tod Scott Brody Executive Producer
Lori Steinberg Executive Producer
David Gropman Production Designer
Jim Clark Editor
Rachel Portman Composer
Piotr Sobocinski Director of Photography
David Wisnievitz Co-Producer
Bonnie Palef Co-Producer
Adam Schroeder Co-Producer
Craig Gering Associate Producer
John Guare Associate Producer
Ellen Schwartz Assistant Director
David Wisnievitz Production Manager
Peter Rogness Art Director
Tracey Doyle Set Decorator
Julie Weiss Costume Designer
Danny Michael Sound Mixer
Michael Barry Re-recording Mixer
Wendy Hedin Supervising Sound Editor
Michael Shore Dialogue Editor
Magdaline Volaitis Dialogue Editor
Stuart Emanuel Dialogue Editor
Dan Lieberstein Music Editor
James Flato Music Editor
Allen Weisinger Makeup
Alan D'Angerio Hairstylist
Chandra Beard Music Supervisor
Carly Simon Song Writer

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 4,801-4,900) 4,895 $12,803,305
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 4,201-4,300) 4,222 $30,096,046
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,176 $12,803,305
Top 1996 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 111 $12,803,305
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Play Movies 83 $12,803,305
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 4,301-4,400) 4,353 $12,803,305
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 2,501-2,600) 2,591 $12,803,305
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 941 $12,803,305
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,662 $12,803,305
All Time Domestic Box Office for Miramax Movies 86 $12,803,305

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Dec 20, 1996 34 $59,739   6 $9,957   $75,279 1
Dec 27, 1996 50 $46,392 -22% 6 $7,732   $169,757 2
Jan 3, 1997 48 $51,243 +10% 6 $8,541   $271,740 3
Jan 10, 1997 27 $306,954 +499% 41 $7,487   $607,499 4
Jan 17, 1997 32 $281,640 -8% 41 $6,869   $1,002,584 5
Jan 24, 1997 32 $174,962 -38% 37 $4,729   $1,234,295 6
Jan 31, 1997 34 $161,719 -8% 33 $4,901   $1,456,195 7
Feb 7, 1997 35 $144,684 -11% 38 $3,807   $1,647,148 8
Feb 14, 1997 39 $181,164 +25% 28 $6,470   $1,878,726 9
Feb 21, 1997 35 $152,126 -16% 26 $5,851   $2,077,511 10
Feb 28, 1997 9 $3,250,409 +2,037% 1,153 $2,819   $5,380,309 11
Mar 7, 1997 10 $2,365,877 -27% 1,158 $2,043   $8,678,752 12
Mar 14, 1997 9 $2,365,877 n/c 1,158 $2,043   $8,678,752 13
Mar 21, 1997 21 $722,800 -69% 638 $1,133   $12,115,143 14
Mar 28, 1997 34 $179,086 -75% 221 $810   $12,555,820 15
Apr 4, 1997 55 $52,220 -71% 111 $470   $12,695,988 16
Apr 11, 1997 51 $52,220 n/c 111 $470   $12,695,988 17
Apr 18, 1997 59 $30,801 -41% 52 $592   $12,782,508 18

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Dec 20, 1996 35 $107,825   6 $17,971   $123,365 2
Dec 27, 1996 51 $97,132 -10% 6 $16,189   $220,497 3
Jan 3, 1997 46 $80,048 -18% 6 $13,341   $300,545 4
Jan 10, 1997 27 $420,399 +425% 41 $10,254   $720,944 5
Jan 17, 1997 32 $338,389 -20% 41 $8,253   $1,059,333 6
Jan 24, 1997 33 $235,143 -31% 37 $6,355   $1,294,476 7
Jan 31, 1997 35 $207,988 -12% 33 $6,303   $1,502,464 8
Feb 7, 1997 34 $195,098 -6% 38 $5,134   $1,697,562 9
Feb 14, 1997 38 $227,823 +17% 28 $8,137   $1,925,385 10
Feb 21, 1997 33 $204,515 -10% 26 $7,866   $2,129,900 11
Feb 28, 1997 9 $4,182,975 +1,945% 1,153 $3,628   $6,312,875 12
Mar 7, 1997 53 $0 -100% 1,158 $0   $6,312,875 13
Mar 14, 1997 6 $5,079,468   1,158 $4,386   $11,392,343 14
Mar 21, 1997 21 $984,391 -81% 638 $1,543   $12,376,734 15
Mar 28, 1997 35 $267,034 -73% 221 $1,208   $12,643,768 16
Apr 4, 1997 57 $0 -100% 111 $0   $12,643,768 17
Apr 11, 1997 45 $107,939   111 $972   $12,751,707 18

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 6,901-7,000) 6,918 $12,803,305
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 5,901-6,000) 5,991 $12,803,305
Top 1996 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 101-200) 116 $12,803,305
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Play Movies (Rank 101-200) 106 $12,803,305
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 6,001-6,100) 6,033 $12,803,305
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 3,601-3,700) 3,677 $12,803,305
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,571 $12,803,305
All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,801-1,900) 1,870 $12,803,305
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Miramax Movies (Rank 101-200) 121 $12,803,305