Metrics
| Legs: | 8.56 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $92,199,206 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,601-2,700) | 2,642 | $34,603,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,901-4,000) | 3,934 | $34,603,000 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 801-900) | 825 | $34,603,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) | 1,202 | $34,603,000 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
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| Amazon VOD: | Amazon VOD, Amazon EST |
| iTunes: | iTunes |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | December 9th, 1988 (Wide) by Orion Pictures |
| Video Release: | May 8th, 2001 by MGM Video |
| MPAA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 128 minutes |
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| Keywords: | Historical Drama, Ku Klux Klan, Corrupt Cops, Set in Mississippi, 1960s, Bigotry, Government Corruption, Civil Rights Movement, 1989 Oscars Best Picture Nominee |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Dramatization |
| Production Countries: | United States |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Bowl (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 245 | $7,512,195 | Jan 20, 1989 | 45 |
| Martin Luther King (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 242 | $11,443,420 | Jan 13, 1989 | 38 |