My Fellow Americans (1996)

Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $22,331,846Details
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Metrics

Opening Weekend:$2,860,334 (12.8% of total gross)
Legs:5.36 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$21,500,000 (worldwide box office is 1.0 times production budget)
Theater counts:1,915 opening theaters/1,915 max. theaters, 4.7 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $54,077,945

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,587 $22,331,846
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 5,101-5,200) 5,124 $22,331,846
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 701-800) 735 $22,331,846
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 969 $22,331,846

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 Warner Bros.
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for salty language and innuendo
Running Time: 102 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Tyler Perry's Madea's Witness Protection
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Keywords: Satirical Comedy, Satire, Political, Political Campaign, Government Corruption, Conspiracy Theory, Political Assassination, Surprise Twist, Professional Rivalry, Enemies Forced to Work Together
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Warner Bros., Peters Entertainment, Storyline Entertainment
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
New Year's Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 360 $8,198,862 Jan 3, 1997 17
Christmas (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 298 $10,652,239 Dec 27, 1996 10

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,587 $22,331,846
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 2,901-3,000) 2,982 $54,077,945
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 2,901-3,000) 2,975 $22,331,846
Top 1996 Movies at the Domestic Box Office 71 $22,331,846
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,770 $22,331,846
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,129 $22,331,846
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 1,801-1,900) 1,881 $22,331,846
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 701-800) 735 $22,331,846
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,316 $22,331,846
All Time Domestic Box Office for Warner Bros. Movies (Rank 501-600) 543 $22,331,846

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Dec 20, 1996 9 $2,860,334   1,915 $1,494   $2,860,334 1
Dec 27, 1996 9 $4,166,630 +46% 1,915 $2,176   $10,170,986 2
Jan 3, 1997 10 $3,330,333 -20% 1,865 $1,786   $18,004,594 3
Jan 10, 1997 16 $1,180,578 -65% 1,220 $968   $20,059,553 4
Jan 17, 1997 25 $508,148 -57% 516 $985   $20,986,085 5
Jan 24, 1997 36 $150,593 -70% 235 $641   $21,252,918 6
Jan 31, 1997 44 $93,046 -38% 120 $775   $21,419,475 7
Feb 7, 1997 53 $45,591 -51% 91 $501   $21,503,307 8
Feb 21, 1997 29 $242,784   458 $530   $21,788,249 10
Feb 28, 1997 33 $150,027 -38% 277 $542   $22,047,804 11
Mar 7, 1997 36 $97,913 -35% 197 $497   $22,205,792 12
Mar 14, 1997 44 $53,828 -45% 131 $411   $22,294,341 13

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Dec 20, 1996 8 $6,004,356   1,915 $3,135   $6,004,356 1
Dec 27, 1996 9 $8,669,905 +44% 1,915 $4,527   $14,674,261 2
Jan 3, 1997 9 $4,204,714 -52% 1,865 $2,255   $18,878,975 3
Jan 10, 1997 16 $1,598,962 -62% 1,220 $1,311   $20,477,937 4
Jan 17, 1997 25 $624,388 -61% 516 $1,210   $21,102,325 5
Jan 24, 1997 35 $224,104 -64% 235 $954   $21,326,429 6
Jan 31, 1997 41 $131,287 -41% 120 $1,094   $21,457,716 7
Feb 21, 1997 27 $352,312   458 $769   $21,897,777 10
Feb 28, 1997 32 $210,102 -40% 277 $758   $22,107,879 11
Mar 7, 1997 34 $132,634 -37% 197 $673   $22,240,513 12

Leading Cast

Jack Lemmon Russell P. Kramer
James Garner Matt Douglas
Dan Aykroyd William Haney

Supporting Cast

John Heard Ted Matthews
Wilford Brimley Joe Hollis
Everett McGill Col. Paul Tanner
Bradley Whitford Carl Witnaur
Lauren Bacall Margaret Kramer
James Rebhorn Charlie Reynolds
Esther Rolle Rita
Conchata Ferrell Woman Truck Driver
Jack Kehler Wayne
Connie Ray Genny
Tom Everett Wilkerson
Mark Lowenthal Caldwell
Jeff Yagher Dorothy/Lt. Ralph Fleming
Edwin Newman Edwin Newman
Lynn Clark Chrissy Kramer
Leigh Rose Katherine Douglas
Mihoko Tokoro Japanese Singer
Ken Enomoto Hiroshi Ashino
Gunnar Peterson Bruce
Scott Burkholder Greg
Wayne Duvall Chet
Jack Garner President Haney's Caddy
Gene Bolande Injured Golf Spectator
Francesca Rollins Reporters
Paul Feig Reporters
Cathy Ladman Reynold's Secretary
Tom Wright Jim
Dana Gould Sandwich Guy at Book Convention
Scott Hoxby Man with Subpoena
Jonathan Osser Kramer's Grandson
Mitch Braswell Marine One Pilot
Art Booth Marine One Co-Pilot
Steve Carlisle Man in Train Station Bathroom
Todd McDurmont Elvis
Madison Wellington Tina
David "Skippy" Malloy* Will
Jennifer L Jones Fran
Rob Roy Fitzgerald Dean
Jennifer Austin Marilyn Monroe
Bobby Bass NSA Hit Man #1
Steve Chambers NSA Hit Man #2
Jimmy Nickerson NSA Hit Man #3
Cara Gooden Truck Stop Girl
Matt Zboyovski Truck Stop Boy
Michael Peña Ernesto
Alex Joganic Kevin
Ocie Pouncie Man in Diner
Neva Howell Charlene-Budget Agent
Sheri Mann Stewart Sandy-Budget Agent
Pete Penuel Man in Parade
John O Leary Caretaker Ben
Leighanne Wallace Witnaur's Girlfriend
Rick Hall White House Guard
Eric Siegel President Haney's Aide
Ann Cusack White House Tour Guide
Jean Speegle Howard Asthmatic Woman on Tour
Dorothy Lucey News Anchor
Jeff Mandon Secret Service Agent
James D. Bissell Secret Service Agent
Shawn Woodyard Secret Service Agent
Stephen Wedan Mounted Police #1
Tom Sean Foley Mounted Police #2
Michael Russo White House Sharpshooter
Christopher Kriesa Agent Kopeck
William Kerr V.P. Matthews' Make-Up Man
Peter Segal TV Technician

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

Production and Technical Credits

Peter Segal Director
Jon Peters Producer
E Jack Kaplan Screenwriter
Richard Chapman Screenwriter
Peter Tolan Screenwriter
E Jack Kaplan Story by
Richard Chapman Story by
Craig Zadan Executive Producer
Neil Meron Executive Producer
Tracy Barone Executive Producer
Julio Macat Director of Photography
James D. Bissell Production Designer
William Kerr Editor
Jean Higgins Co-Producer
Michael Ewing Co-Producer
William Ross Composer
John Hockridge Assistant Director
Freddie Hice Second Unit Director
Alma Kuttruff Unit Production Manager
Gae Buckley Art Director
Michael Rizzo Art Director
Gary Fettis Set Decorator
David Dunlap Second Unit Camera
Joel King Second Unit Camera
Jon Farhat Visual Effects Supervisor
Ariel Velasco Shaw Visual Effects Supervisor
Alan E. Lorimer Special Effects Supervisor
Betsy Cox Costume Designer
Elena Del Rio Costume Supervisor
Hank Garfield Sound Mixer
Jeffrey J. Haboush Re-recording Mixer
Kevin E. Carpenter Re-recording Mixer
Robert Schaper Re-recording Mixer
Terry Rodman Supervising Sound Editor
Jay Nierenberg Supervising Sound Editor
Steve Mann Sound Editor
Kimberly Lowe-Voigt Sound Editor
Catherine M. Speakman Sound Editor
Andréia Horta Sound Editor
Kim Secrist Sound Editor
Donald L. Warner, Jr. Sound Editor
Joseph DiVitale Sound Editor
Christopher Assells Sound Editor
Jim Harrison Music Editor-Supervisor
Steve LaPorte Make up
Judy Alexander Cory Hairstylist
Michael Dilbeck Music Supervisor
Clif Magness Song Writer
Karen Rea Casting Director
Freddie Hice 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:$2,860,334 (12.8% of total gross)
Legs:5.36 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$21,500,000 (worldwide box office is 1.0 times production budget)
Theater counts:1,915 opening theaters/1,915 max. theaters, 4.7 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $54,077,945

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,587 $22,331,846
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 5,101-5,200) 5,124 $22,331,846
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 701-800) 735 $22,331,846
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 969 $22,331,846

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 Warner Bros.
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for salty language and innuendo
Running Time: 102 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Tyler Perry's Madea's Witness Protection
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Satirical Comedy, Satire, Political, Political Campaign, Government Corruption, Conspiracy Theory, Political Assassination, Surprise Twist, Professional Rivalry, Enemies Forced to Work Together
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Warner Bros., Peters Entertainment, Storyline Entertainment
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
New Year's Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 360 $8,198,862 Jan 3, 1997 17
Christmas (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 298 $10,652,239 Dec 27, 1996 10

Leading Cast

Jack Lemmon Russell P. Kramer
James Garner Matt Douglas
Dan Aykroyd William Haney

Supporting Cast

John Heard Ted Matthews
Wilford Brimley Joe Hollis
Everett McGill Col. Paul Tanner
Bradley Whitford Carl Witnaur
Lauren Bacall Margaret Kramer
James Rebhorn Charlie Reynolds
Esther Rolle Rita
Conchata Ferrell Woman Truck Driver
Jack Kehler Wayne
Connie Ray Genny
Tom Everett Wilkerson
Mark Lowenthal Caldwell
Jeff Yagher Dorothy/Lt. Ralph Fleming
Edwin Newman Edwin Newman
Lynn Clark Chrissy Kramer
Leigh Rose Katherine Douglas
Mihoko Tokoro Japanese Singer
Ken Enomoto Hiroshi Ashino
Gunnar Peterson Bruce
Scott Burkholder Greg
Wayne Duvall Chet
Jack Garner President Haney's Caddy
Gene Bolande Injured Golf Spectator
Francesca Rollins Reporters
Paul Feig Reporters
Cathy Ladman Reynold's Secretary
Tom Wright Jim
Dana Gould Sandwich Guy at Book Convention
Scott Hoxby Man with Subpoena
Jonathan Osser Kramer's Grandson
Mitch Braswell Marine One Pilot
Art Booth Marine One Co-Pilot
Steve Carlisle Man in Train Station Bathroom
Todd McDurmont Elvis
Madison Wellington Tina
David "Skippy" Malloy* Will
Jennifer L Jones Fran
Rob Roy Fitzgerald Dean
Jennifer Austin Marilyn Monroe
Bobby Bass NSA Hit Man #1
Steve Chambers NSA Hit Man #2
Jimmy Nickerson NSA Hit Man #3
Cara Gooden Truck Stop Girl
Matt Zboyovski Truck Stop Boy
Michael Peña Ernesto
Alex Joganic Kevin
Ocie Pouncie Man in Diner
Neva Howell Charlene-Budget Agent
Sheri Mann Stewart Sandy-Budget Agent
Pete Penuel Man in Parade
John O Leary Caretaker Ben
Leighanne Wallace Witnaur's Girlfriend
Rick Hall White House Guard
Eric Siegel President Haney's Aide
Ann Cusack White House Tour Guide
Jean Speegle Howard Asthmatic Woman on Tour
Dorothy Lucey News Anchor
Jeff Mandon Secret Service Agent
James D. Bissell Secret Service Agent
Shawn Woodyard Secret Service Agent
Stephen Wedan Mounted Police #1
Tom Sean Foley Mounted Police #2
Michael Russo White House Sharpshooter
Christopher Kriesa Agent Kopeck
William Kerr V.P. Matthews' Make-Up Man
Peter Segal TV Technician

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

Production and Technical Credits

Peter Segal Director
Jon Peters Producer
E Jack Kaplan Screenwriter
Richard Chapman Screenwriter
Peter Tolan Screenwriter
E Jack Kaplan Story by
Richard Chapman Story by
Craig Zadan Executive Producer
Neil Meron Executive Producer
Tracy Barone Executive Producer
Julio Macat Director of Photography
James D. Bissell Production Designer
William Kerr Editor
Jean Higgins Co-Producer
Michael Ewing Co-Producer
William Ross Composer
John Hockridge Assistant Director
Freddie Hice Second Unit Director
Alma Kuttruff Unit Production Manager
Gae Buckley Art Director
Michael Rizzo Art Director
Gary Fettis Set Decorator
David Dunlap Second Unit Camera
Joel King Second Unit Camera
Jon Farhat Visual Effects Supervisor
Ariel Velasco Shaw Visual Effects Supervisor
Alan E. Lorimer Special Effects Supervisor
Betsy Cox Costume Designer
Elena Del Rio Costume Supervisor
Hank Garfield Sound Mixer
Jeffrey J. Haboush Re-recording Mixer
Kevin E. Carpenter Re-recording Mixer
Robert Schaper Re-recording Mixer
Terry Rodman Supervising Sound Editor
Jay Nierenberg Supervising Sound Editor
Steve Mann Sound Editor
Kimberly Lowe-Voigt Sound Editor
Catherine M. Speakman Sound Editor
Andréia Horta Sound Editor
Kim Secrist Sound Editor
Donald L. Warner, Jr. Sound Editor
Joseph DiVitale Sound Editor
Christopher Assells Sound Editor
Jim Harrison Music Editor-Supervisor
Steve LaPorte Make up
Judy Alexander Cory Hairstylist
Michael Dilbeck Music Supervisor
Clif Magness Song Writer
Karen Rea Casting Director
Freddie Hice Stunt Coordinator

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.

Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,587 $22,331,846
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 2,901-3,000) 2,982 $54,077,945
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 2,901-3,000) 2,975 $22,331,846
Top 1996 Movies at the Domestic Box Office 71 $22,331,846
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,770 $22,331,846
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,129 $22,331,846
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 1,801-1,900) 1,881 $22,331,846
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 701-800) 735 $22,331,846
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,316 $22,331,846
All Time Domestic Box Office for Warner Bros. Movies (Rank 501-600) 543 $22,331,846

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Dec 20, 1996 9 $2,860,334   1,915 $1,494   $2,860,334 1
Dec 27, 1996 9 $4,166,630 +46% 1,915 $2,176   $10,170,986 2
Jan 3, 1997 10 $3,330,333 -20% 1,865 $1,786   $18,004,594 3
Jan 10, 1997 16 $1,180,578 -65% 1,220 $968   $20,059,553 4
Jan 17, 1997 25 $508,148 -57% 516 $985   $20,986,085 5
Jan 24, 1997 36 $150,593 -70% 235 $641   $21,252,918 6
Jan 31, 1997 44 $93,046 -38% 120 $775   $21,419,475 7
Feb 7, 1997 53 $45,591 -51% 91 $501   $21,503,307 8
Feb 21, 1997 29 $242,784   458 $530   $21,788,249 10
Feb 28, 1997 33 $150,027 -38% 277 $542   $22,047,804 11
Mar 7, 1997 36 $97,913 -35% 197 $497   $22,205,792 12
Mar 14, 1997 44 $53,828 -45% 131 $411   $22,294,341 13

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Dec 20, 1996 8 $6,004,356   1,915 $3,135   $6,004,356 1
Dec 27, 1996 9 $8,669,905 +44% 1,915 $4,527   $14,674,261 2
Jan 3, 1997 9 $4,204,714 -52% 1,865 $2,255   $18,878,975 3
Jan 10, 1997 16 $1,598,962 -62% 1,220 $1,311   $20,477,937 4
Jan 17, 1997 25 $624,388 -61% 516 $1,210   $21,102,325 5
Jan 24, 1997 35 $224,104 -64% 235 $954   $21,326,429 6
Jan 31, 1997 41 $131,287 -41% 120 $1,094   $21,457,716 7
Feb 21, 1997 27 $352,312   458 $769   $21,897,777 10
Feb 28, 1997 32 $210,102 -40% 277 $758   $22,107,879 11
Mar 7, 1997 34 $132,634 -37% 197 $673   $22,240,513 12

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 5,101-5,200) 5,124 $22,331,846
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 4,301-4,400) 4,341 $22,331,846
Top 1996 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office 81 $22,331,846
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 2,601-2,700) 2,615 $22,331,846
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 4,401-4,500) 4,439 $22,331,846
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 2,601-2,700) 2,667 $22,331,846
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 969 $22,331,846
All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,545 $22,331,846
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Warner Bros. Movies (Rank 501-600) 589 $22,331,846