The Paper (1994)

Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $36,768,310Details
International Box Office $9,600,000Details
Worldwide Box Office $46,368,310
Further financial details...

Synopsis

This drama follows 24 hours at a New York City newspaper, involving editor Henry Hackett, his wife Martha, top editor Bernie and publisher Alicia.

Metrics

Legs:5.25 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:79.3% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $97,147,635

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,501-2,600) 2,504 $36,768,310
All Time International Box Office (Rank 4,901-5,000) 4,943 $9,600,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,201-3,300) 3,245 $46,368,310
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 401-500) 494 $36,768,310
All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 801-900) 803 $9,600,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 501-600) 569 $46,368,310
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 701-800) 779 $36,768,310
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,312 $9,600,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 981 $46,368,310

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


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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: March 18th, 1994 (Wide) by Universal
Video Release: November 18th, 1997 by Universal Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R for strong language
Running Time: 112 minutes
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Keywords: News, Comedy Drama, Newspaper Industry, Investigative Journalist, One Day, Falsely Accused, Pregnant Women, Organized Crime
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Imagine Entertainment
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Easter (All Movies, 3-Day) 172 $5,604,720 Apr 1, 1994 17
Easter (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 119 $15,522,878 Apr 1, 1994 17

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,501-2,600) 2,504 $36,768,310
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,751 $97,147,635
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,986 $36,768,310
Top 1994 Movies at the Domestic Box Office 39 $36,768,310
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,196 $36,768,310
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,112 $36,768,310
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,236 $36,768,310
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 401-500) 494 $36,768,310
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 701-800) 779 $36,768,310
All Time Domestic Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 301-400) 326 $36,768,310

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Mar 25, 1994 3 $7,005,640   1,092 $6,415   $7,256,295 2
Apr 1, 1994 3 $5,604,720 -20% 1,544 $3,630   $15,588,215 3
Apr 8, 1994 3 $4,541,575 -19% 1,558 $2,915   $21,944,020 4
Apr 15, 1994 3 $3,335,355 -27% 1,577 $2,115   $26,340,675 5
Apr 22, 1994 3 $2,362,545 -29% 1,500 $1,575   $29,494,555 6
Apr 29, 1994 8 $1,517,775 -36% 1,239 $1,225   $31,543,985 7
May 6, 1994 10 $1,119,460 -26% 1,004 $1,115   $33,029,575 8
Jun 24, 1994 14 $150,185   213 $705   $36,584,490 15

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Mar 25, 1994 3 $9,732,840   1,092 $8,913   $9,983,495 2
Apr 1, 1994 4 $7,418,950 -24% 1,544 $4,805   $17,402,445 3
Apr 8, 1994 3 $5,602,875 -24% 1,558 $3,596   $23,005,320 4
Apr 15, 1994 3 $4,126,690 -26% 1,577 $2,617   $27,132,010 5
Apr 22, 1994 3 $2,894,200 -30% 1,500 $1,929   $30,026,210 6
Apr 29, 1994 7 $1,883,905 -35% 1,239 $1,521   $31,910,115 7

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 4,901-5,000) 4,943 $9,600,000
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,188 $9,600,000
All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 2,501-2,600) 2,534 $9,600,000
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,107 $9,600,000
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 2,401-2,500) 2,486 $9,600,000
All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 801-900) 803 $9,600,000
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,312 $9,600,000
All Time International Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 301-400) 369 $9,600,000

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,201-3,300) 3,245 $46,368,310
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 2,601-2,700) 2,623 $46,368,310
Top 1994 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office 37 $46,368,310
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,590 $46,368,310
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 2,701-2,800) 2,736 $46,368,310
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,598 $46,368,310
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 501-600) 569 $46,368,310
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 981 $46,368,310
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 301-400) 372 $46,368,310

Lead Ensemble Members

Michael Keaton Henry Hackett
Glenn Close Alicia Clark
Marisa Tomei Martha Hackett
Randy Quaid McDougal
Robert Duvall Bernie White

Supporting Cast

Jason Robards* Graham Keighley
Jason Alexander Marion Sandusky
Spalding Gray Paul Bladden
Catherine O'Hara Susan
Lynne Thigpen Janet
Jack Kehoe Phil
Roma Maffia Carmen
Clint Howard Ray Blaisch
Geoffrey Owens Lou
Amelia Campbell Robin
Jill Hennessy Deanne White
William Prince Henry's Father
Augusta Dabney Henry's Mother
Bruce Altman Carl
Jack McGee Wilder
Bobo Lewis Anna
Edward Hibbert Jerry
Michael Countryman Emmett
Siobhan Fallon Hogan Lisa
Joe Viviani Max
Julie Donatt Kathy
Ed Jupp Jr. Copy Editor
Christi Hatcher City Editor
Gary Dourdan Copy Guy
James Ritz A.C. Repairman
Miles Watson A.C. Repairman
Divina Cook Sobbing Woman
Aloysius R. Burke Parking Cop
Benny Benowitz Crazy Guy
Lee Kimball Security Guard
Michael Moran Chuck
Jack O'Connell Press Operator
Herb Krystall Pressroom Foreman
John Bentley Paste-up Person
Vincent D'Arbouze First Kid
Michael Michael Second Kid
Yvonne Warden Woman with Dog
Louisa Marie Sentinel Receptionist
Stephen Keopp German Newsperson
Victor Truro Bernie's Doctor
Cedric Young Martha's Paramedic
Wylie Weeks Martha's Paramedic
James Colby Alicia's Paramedic
Paul Geier Doctor Porter
Rance Howard Alicia's Doctor
Maureen Goldfedder Alicia's E.R. Nurse
Karen Church Alicia's nurse
Diane Gnagnarelli Pediatric nurse
David J. Birnbach Anesthesiologist
Amos Grunebaum Obstetrician
Vickie Thomas E.R. Doctor
Jacqueline Murphy O.R. Nurse
Jean Speegle Howard Hospital Volunteer
Joseph Pentangelo Arresting Officer
James Nestor Arresting Officer
Jim Meskimen Tom
Tony Hoty Waiter
Sally-Jane Heit Grace
Mike Sheehan Richie
Herbert Rubens Tony
Cheryl Howard Redheaded Barmaid
Carol Ann Donohue Crying Child
Shannon E. Donohue Grumpy Child
Jeffrey H. Kaufman* Police Officer
Myra Taylor Mother
Erika Johnson Little Sister
Jan Mickens Diner Owner
Daniel Kenney Pinhead
Thomas Long Bureaucrat
Harsh Nayyar Attendant
Frank Inzerillo News Truck Driver
Rosanna Scotto Herself
Donna Hanover Herself
Jane Hanson Herself
Valerie Coleman Herself
Chuck Scarborough Himself
Brenda Blackmon Herself
Cynthia Carter Herself
Graydon Carter Himself
Lou Colasuonno Himself
Bob Costas Himself
Larry Hackett Himself
Hap Hairston Himself
Pete Hamill Himself
William Kunstler Himself
Kurt Loder Himself
Mike McAlary Himself
Joanna Molloy Herself
Richard Price Himself
John Rhodes Himself
Jerry Rosa Himself
Linda Stasi Herself
Dini Von Mueffling Herself
Jeannie Williams Herself
John Miller Himself
Debbie Gross Rodriguez Herself

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

Production and Technical Credits

Ron Howard Director
David Koepp Screenwriter
Stephen Koepp Screenwriter
Brian Grazer Producer
Frederick Zollo Producer
David Koepp Co-Producer
Todd Hallowell Executive Producer
Dylan Sellers Executive Producer
John Seale Director of Photography
Todd Hallowell Production Designer
Daniel Hanley Editor
Michael Hill Editor
Rita Ryack Costume Designer
Randy Newman Composer
Randy Newman Song "Make Up Your Mind" words and music
Louisa Velis Associate Producer
Aldric La'auli Porter Associate Producer
Aldric La'auli Porter Assistant Director
Todd Hallowell Second Unit Director
Carl Clifford Unit Production Manager
Michelle Weinberg Production Supervisor
Maher Ahmad Art Director
Debra Schutt Set Decorator
Danny Michael Production Sound Mixer
Rick Dior Re-recording Mixer
Anthony Ciccolini III Supervising Sound Editor
Lou Cerborino Supervising Sound Editor
Maurice Schell Sound Editor
Thomas A. Gulino Dialogue Editor
Maddy Shirazi Dialogue Editor
Allen Weisinger Key Makeup
Joe Coscia Key Hairstylist
Neal Martz Special Make-up Effects
Jane Luttenberger Music Supervisor
Jane Jenkins Casting Director
Janet Hirshenson Casting Director
Jeff Ward 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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  7. Trailer

Synopsis

This drama follows 24 hours at a New York City newspaper, involving editor Henry Hackett, his wife Martha, top editor Bernie and publisher Alicia.

Metrics

Legs:5.25 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:79.3% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $97,147,635

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,501-2,600) 2,504 $36,768,310
All Time International Box Office (Rank 4,901-5,000) 4,943 $9,600,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,201-3,300) 3,245 $46,368,310
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 401-500) 494 $36,768,310
All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 801-900) 803 $9,600,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 501-600) 569 $46,368,310
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 701-800) 779 $36,768,310
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,312 $9,600,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 981 $46,368,310

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


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iTunes:iTunes

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: March 18th, 1994 (Wide) by Universal
Video Release: November 18th, 1997 by Universal Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R for strong language
Running Time: 112 minutes
Comparisons: vs. EDtv
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Keywords: News, Comedy Drama, Newspaper Industry, Investigative Journalist, One Day, Falsely Accused, Pregnant Women, Organized Crime
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Imagine Entertainment
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Easter (All Movies, 3-Day) 172 $5,604,720 Apr 1, 1994 17
Easter (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 119 $15,522,878 Apr 1, 1994 17

Lead Ensemble Members

Michael Keaton Henry Hackett
Glenn Close Alicia Clark
Marisa Tomei Martha Hackett
Randy Quaid McDougal
Robert Duvall Bernie White

Supporting Cast

Jason Robards* Graham Keighley
Jason Alexander Marion Sandusky
Spalding Gray Paul Bladden
Catherine O'Hara Susan
Lynne Thigpen Janet
Jack Kehoe Phil
Roma Maffia Carmen
Clint Howard Ray Blaisch
Geoffrey Owens Lou
Amelia Campbell Robin
Jill Hennessy Deanne White
William Prince Henry's Father
Augusta Dabney Henry's Mother
Bruce Altman Carl
Jack McGee Wilder
Bobo Lewis Anna
Edward Hibbert Jerry
Michael Countryman Emmett
Siobhan Fallon Hogan Lisa
Joe Viviani Max
Julie Donatt Kathy
Ed Jupp Jr. Copy Editor
Christi Hatcher City Editor
Gary Dourdan Copy Guy
James Ritz A.C. Repairman
Miles Watson A.C. Repairman
Divina Cook Sobbing Woman
Aloysius R. Burke Parking Cop
Benny Benowitz Crazy Guy
Lee Kimball Security Guard
Michael Moran Chuck
Jack O'Connell Press Operator
Herb Krystall Pressroom Foreman
John Bentley Paste-up Person
Vincent D'Arbouze First Kid
Michael Michael Second Kid
Yvonne Warden Woman with Dog
Louisa Marie Sentinel Receptionist
Stephen Keopp German Newsperson
Victor Truro Bernie's Doctor
Cedric Young Martha's Paramedic
Wylie Weeks Martha's Paramedic
James Colby Alicia's Paramedic
Paul Geier Doctor Porter
Rance Howard Alicia's Doctor
Maureen Goldfedder Alicia's E.R. Nurse
Karen Church Alicia's nurse
Diane Gnagnarelli Pediatric nurse
David J. Birnbach Anesthesiologist
Amos Grunebaum Obstetrician
Vickie Thomas E.R. Doctor
Jacqueline Murphy O.R. Nurse
Jean Speegle Howard Hospital Volunteer
Joseph Pentangelo Arresting Officer
James Nestor Arresting Officer
Jim Meskimen Tom
Tony Hoty Waiter
Sally-Jane Heit Grace
Mike Sheehan Richie
Herbert Rubens Tony
Cheryl Howard Redheaded Barmaid
Carol Ann Donohue Crying Child
Shannon E. Donohue Grumpy Child
Jeffrey H. Kaufman* Police Officer
Myra Taylor Mother
Erika Johnson Little Sister
Jan Mickens Diner Owner
Daniel Kenney Pinhead
Thomas Long Bureaucrat
Harsh Nayyar Attendant
Frank Inzerillo News Truck Driver
Rosanna Scotto Herself
Donna Hanover Herself
Jane Hanson Herself
Valerie Coleman Herself
Chuck Scarborough Himself
Brenda Blackmon Herself
Cynthia Carter Herself
Graydon Carter Himself
Lou Colasuonno Himself
Bob Costas Himself
Larry Hackett Himself
Hap Hairston Himself
Pete Hamill Himself
William Kunstler Himself
Kurt Loder Himself
Mike McAlary Himself
Joanna Molloy Herself
Richard Price Himself
John Rhodes Himself
Jerry Rosa Himself
Linda Stasi Herself
Dini Von Mueffling Herself
Jeannie Williams Herself
John Miller Himself
Debbie Gross Rodriguez Herself

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

Production and Technical Credits

Ron Howard Director
David Koepp Screenwriter
Stephen Koepp Screenwriter
Brian Grazer Producer
Frederick Zollo Producer
David Koepp Co-Producer
Todd Hallowell Executive Producer
Dylan Sellers Executive Producer
John Seale Director of Photography
Todd Hallowell Production Designer
Daniel Hanley Editor
Michael Hill Editor
Rita Ryack Costume Designer
Randy Newman Composer
Randy Newman Song "Make Up Your Mind" words and music
Louisa Velis Associate Producer
Aldric La'auli Porter Associate Producer
Aldric La'auli Porter Assistant Director
Todd Hallowell Second Unit Director
Carl Clifford Unit Production Manager
Michelle Weinberg Production Supervisor
Maher Ahmad Art Director
Debra Schutt Set Decorator
Danny Michael Production Sound Mixer
Rick Dior Re-recording Mixer
Anthony Ciccolini III Supervising Sound Editor
Lou Cerborino Supervising Sound Editor
Maurice Schell Sound Editor
Thomas A. Gulino Dialogue Editor
Maddy Shirazi Dialogue Editor
Allen Weisinger Key Makeup
Joe Coscia Key Hairstylist
Neal Martz Special Make-up Effects
Jane Luttenberger Music Supervisor
Jane Jenkins Casting Director
Janet Hirshenson Casting Director
Jeff Ward 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 2,501-2,600) 2,504 $36,768,310
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,751 $97,147,635
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,986 $36,768,310
Top 1994 Movies at the Domestic Box Office 39 $36,768,310
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,196 $36,768,310
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,112 $36,768,310
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,236 $36,768,310
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 401-500) 494 $36,768,310
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 701-800) 779 $36,768,310
All Time Domestic Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 301-400) 326 $36,768,310

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Mar 25, 1994 3 $7,005,640   1,092 $6,415   $7,256,295 2
Apr 1, 1994 3 $5,604,720 -20% 1,544 $3,630   $15,588,215 3
Apr 8, 1994 3 $4,541,575 -19% 1,558 $2,915   $21,944,020 4
Apr 15, 1994 3 $3,335,355 -27% 1,577 $2,115   $26,340,675 5
Apr 22, 1994 3 $2,362,545 -29% 1,500 $1,575   $29,494,555 6
Apr 29, 1994 8 $1,517,775 -36% 1,239 $1,225   $31,543,985 7
May 6, 1994 10 $1,119,460 -26% 1,004 $1,115   $33,029,575 8
Jun 24, 1994 14 $150,185   213 $705   $36,584,490 15

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Mar 25, 1994 3 $9,732,840   1,092 $8,913   $9,983,495 2
Apr 1, 1994 4 $7,418,950 -24% 1,544 $4,805   $17,402,445 3
Apr 8, 1994 3 $5,602,875 -24% 1,558 $3,596   $23,005,320 4
Apr 15, 1994 3 $4,126,690 -26% 1,577 $2,617   $27,132,010 5
Apr 22, 1994 3 $2,894,200 -30% 1,500 $1,929   $30,026,210 6
Apr 29, 1994 7 $1,883,905 -35% 1,239 $1,521   $31,910,115 7

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 4,901-5,000) 4,943 $9,600,000
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,188 $9,600,000
All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 2,501-2,600) 2,534 $9,600,000
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,107 $9,600,000
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 2,401-2,500) 2,486 $9,600,000
All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 801-900) 803 $9,600,000
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,312 $9,600,000
All Time International Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 301-400) 369 $9,600,000

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,201-3,300) 3,245 $46,368,310
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 2,601-2,700) 2,623 $46,368,310
Top 1994 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office 37 $46,368,310
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,590 $46,368,310
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 2,701-2,800) 2,736 $46,368,310
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,598 $46,368,310
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 501-600) 569 $46,368,310
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 981 $46,368,310
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 301-400) 372 $46,368,310