Sea of Love (1989)

Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $58,571,513Details
International Box Office $52,308,000Details
Worldwide Box Office $110,879,513
Further financial details...

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$10,017,840 (17.1% of total gross)
Legs:5.85 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:52.8% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$19,000,000 (worldwide box office is 5.8 times production budget)
Theater counts:1,246 opening theaters/1,439 max. theaters, 7.9 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $158,245,840

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,556 $58,571,513
All Time International Box Office (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,915 $52,308,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,661 $110,879,513
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 401-500) 430 $58,571,513
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 401-500) 468 $52,308,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 401-500) 425 $110,879,513

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: September 15th, 1989 (Wide) by Universal
Video Release: February 28th, 1995 by Universal Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R
Running Time: 113 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Underclassman
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Keywords: Film Noir, Crime Thriller, Police Detective, Addiction, Rehab / Former Addict, Relationships Gone Wrong, Undercover, Romance, Prime Suspect, Cop Falling in Love with Suspect, Erotic Thriller
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Thriller/Suspense
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Martin Bregman
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Theater Average 15th Weekend 7 $20,063 Dec 22, 1989 101
Halloween (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 302 $5,220,092 Oct 27, 1989 45
Columbus Day (All Movies, 3-Day) 159 $5,869,710 Oct 6, 1989 24
Columbus Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 107 $16,623,487 Oct 6, 1989 24

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,556 $58,571,513
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 901-1,000) 946 $158,245,840
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,169 $58,571,513
Top 1989 Movies at the Domestic Box Office 22 $58,571,513
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 701-800) 710 $58,571,513
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,243 $58,571,513
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 601-700) 696 $58,571,513
All Time Domestic Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 101-200) 126 $58,571,513
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 401-500) 430 $58,571,513
All Time Domestic Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 201-300) 223 $58,571,513

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 15, 1989 1 $10,017,840   1,246 $8,040   $10,017,840 1
Sep 22, 1989 2 $7,779,525 -22% 1,313 $5,925   $21,439,355 2
Sep 29, 1989 2 $6,158,565 -21% 1,323 $4,655   $30,020,405 3
Oct 6, 1989 3 $5,869,710 -5% 1,331 $4,410   $37,660,005 4
Oct 13, 1989 3 $3,611,890 -38% 1,439 $2,510   $42,396,590 5
Oct 20, 1989 3 $2,951,520 -18% 1,419 $2,080   $46,384,395 6
Oct 27, 1989 5 $1,843,200 -38% 1,152 $1,600   $48,987,905 7
Nov 3, 1989 8 $1,765,320 -4% 1,128 $1,565   $51,329,225 8
Nov 10, 1989 8 $1,420,250 -20% 950 $1,495   $53,350,495 9
Dec 22, 1989 31 $80,253   4 $20,063   $104,434 15

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 15, 1989 1 $13,659,830   1,246 $10,963   $13,659,830 1
Sep 22, 1989 2 $10,202,010 -25% 1,313 $7,770   $23,861,840 2
Sep 29, 1989 2 $7,928,455 -22% 1,323 $5,993   $31,790,295 3
Oct 6, 1989 3 $6,994,405 -12% 1,331 $5,255   $38,784,700 4
Oct 13, 1989 4 $4,648,175 -34% 1,439 $3,230   $43,432,875 5
Oct 20, 1989 3 $3,711,830 -20% 1,419 $2,616   $47,144,705 6
Oct 27, 1989 5 $2,419,200 -35% 1,152 $2,100   $49,563,905 7
Nov 3, 1989 7 $2,366,340 -2% 1,128 $2,098   $51,930,245 8

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,915 $52,308,000
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,426 $52,308,000
Top 1989 Movies at the International Box Office 12 $52,308,000
All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 801-900) 896 $52,308,000
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,500 $52,308,000
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 801-900) 825 $52,308,000
All Time International Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 101-200) 152 $52,308,000
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 401-500) 468 $52,308,000
All Time International Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 201-300) 206 $52,308,000

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,661 $110,879,513
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,210 $110,879,513
Top 1989 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office 13 $110,879,513
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 701-800) 756 $110,879,513
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,302 $110,879,513
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 701-800) 707 $110,879,513
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 101-200) 131 $110,879,513
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 401-500) 425 $110,879,513
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 201-300) 211 $110,879,513

Leading Cast

Al Pacino Frank Keller

Supporting Cast

Ellen Barkin Helen
John Goodman Sherman
William Hickey Frank Sr.
Michael Rooker Terry
Richard Jenkins Gruber
Paul Calderon Serafino
Gene Canfield Struk
Larry Joshua Dargan
John Spencer Lieutenant
Christine Estabrook Gina Gallagher
Barbara Baxley Miss Allen
Patricia Barry Older Woman
Mark Phelan Second Murdered Man
Michael O'Neill Raymond Brown
Michael Fischetti Doorman
Luis Ramos Omar Maldonado
Rafael Baez Efram Maldonado
Samuel L. Jackson Black Guy
Damien Leake Ernest Lee
Zachary Michael Simmons Ernest's Son
John Thaddeus Tommy
Joshua Nelson Willie
Christofer De Oni Supermarket Manager
Dwayne McClary Supermarket Cashier
Jacqueline Brookes Helen's Mother
Thom Curley Toastmaster
Fred Sanders Cable Supervisor
Larry Mullane Clipboard Guy
Anthony Catanese Clipboard Guy
Thomas Wagner Bartender
Manny Alfaro Doorman
Brian Paul Mackey
Deborah Taylor Tense Woman
Ferne Downey Sasha
Gerald Lenton Second Murdered Man
Nancy Beatty Raymond Brown's Wife
Arun Greenaway Raymond Brown's Kid
Nicolina Greenaway Raymond Brown's Kid
Tony DeSantis Clipboard Guy
Jackie Laidlaw Yuppie Detective
Paul Hubbard Yuppie Detective
Bill Haslett Surveillance Man
James Kidnie Surveillance Man
Bridget O'Sullivan Sherman's Wife
Delaney Moore-Wickham Helen's Daughter
Franz Fridal Criminal Type
James O'Regan Hallway Cop
Wayne Best Hallway Cop
John Bourgeois Young Cop
Hugh Thompson Young Cop
Philip Ho Karate Cop
Igor Stern Violinist
Miranda de Pencier Bride
Ty Templeton Groom

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

Production and Technical Credits

Harold Becker Director
Martin Bregman Producer
Louis A. Stroller Producer
Richard Price Screenwriter
Ronnie Taylor Director of Photography
Michael Scott Bregman Associate Producer
Trevor Jones Composer
Michael Steele Assistant Director
Tom Mack Assistant Director
Herb Gaines Assistant Director
Louis A. Stroller Unit Production Manager
Barbara Kelly Production Manager
John Jay Moore Production Designer
Gordon Sim Set Decorator
Steven Jordan Set Decorator
Sabrina Wright Set Decorator
Adam Holender Additional Photography
Betsy Cox Costume Designer
David Bretherton Editor
John Wright Additional Editor
Keith A. Wester Sound Mixer
Steve Scanlon Sound Mixer
Michael Tromer Sound Mixer
Robert Knudson Re-recording Mixer
Don Digirolamo Re-recording Mixer
Robert J. Glass Re-recording Mixer
Norval D. Crutcher Supervising Sound Editor
Randle Akerson Supervising Sound Editor
Samuel C. Crutcher Sound Editor
Dino DiMuro Sound Editor
Bruce Lacey Sound Editor
Dan Carlin, Sr. Music Editor
Kathy Durning Music Editor
Mary Colquhoun Casting Director
Dick Ziker Stunt Coordinator

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

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for June 5th, 2012

June 5th, 2012

While summer is usually the slowest time of the year on the home market, this week is fantastic with a lot of prime releases, including first-run, TV on DVD releases, classics and limited releases. Unfortunately, the largest single category is, "Screener is Late". You will see that phrase countless times on this list. (Perhaps it's because last week was a short week due to Memorial Day.) It is especially hard to select a Pick of the Week, because I don't like handing out that title when the screener is late. There are a few likely candidates, including Burn Notice: The Complete Fifth Season, Yellow Submarine on Blu-ray, but I went with Tomboy on DVD. More...


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Metrics

Opening Weekend:$10,017,840 (17.1% of total gross)
Legs:5.85 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:52.8% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$19,000,000 (worldwide box office is 5.8 times production budget)
Theater counts:1,246 opening theaters/1,439 max. theaters, 7.9 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $158,245,840

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,556 $58,571,513
All Time International Box Office (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,915 $52,308,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,661 $110,879,513
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 401-500) 430 $58,571,513
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 401-500) 468 $52,308,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 401-500) 425 $110,879,513

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: September 15th, 1989 (Wide) by Universal
Video Release: February 28th, 1995 by Universal Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R
Running Time: 113 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Underclassman
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Film Noir, Crime Thriller, Police Detective, Addiction, Rehab / Former Addict, Relationships Gone Wrong, Undercover, Romance, Prime Suspect, Cop Falling in Love with Suspect, Erotic Thriller
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Thriller/Suspense
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Martin Bregman
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Theater Average 15th Weekend 7 $20,063 Dec 22, 1989 101
Halloween (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 302 $5,220,092 Oct 27, 1989 45
Columbus Day (All Movies, 3-Day) 159 $5,869,710 Oct 6, 1989 24
Columbus Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 107 $16,623,487 Oct 6, 1989 24

Leading Cast

Al Pacino Frank Keller

Supporting Cast

Ellen Barkin Helen
John Goodman Sherman
William Hickey Frank Sr.
Michael Rooker Terry
Richard Jenkins Gruber
Paul Calderon Serafino
Gene Canfield Struk
Larry Joshua Dargan
John Spencer Lieutenant
Christine Estabrook Gina Gallagher
Barbara Baxley Miss Allen
Patricia Barry Older Woman
Mark Phelan Second Murdered Man
Michael O'Neill Raymond Brown
Michael Fischetti Doorman
Luis Ramos Omar Maldonado
Rafael Baez Efram Maldonado
Samuel L. Jackson Black Guy
Damien Leake Ernest Lee
Zachary Michael Simmons Ernest's Son
John Thaddeus Tommy
Joshua Nelson Willie
Christofer De Oni Supermarket Manager
Dwayne McClary Supermarket Cashier
Jacqueline Brookes Helen's Mother
Thom Curley Toastmaster
Fred Sanders Cable Supervisor
Larry Mullane Clipboard Guy
Anthony Catanese Clipboard Guy
Thomas Wagner Bartender
Manny Alfaro Doorman
Brian Paul Mackey
Deborah Taylor Tense Woman
Ferne Downey Sasha
Gerald Lenton Second Murdered Man
Nancy Beatty Raymond Brown's Wife
Arun Greenaway Raymond Brown's Kid
Nicolina Greenaway Raymond Brown's Kid
Tony DeSantis Clipboard Guy
Jackie Laidlaw Yuppie Detective
Paul Hubbard Yuppie Detective
Bill Haslett Surveillance Man
James Kidnie Surveillance Man
Bridget O'Sullivan Sherman's Wife
Delaney Moore-Wickham Helen's Daughter
Franz Fridal Criminal Type
James O'Regan Hallway Cop
Wayne Best Hallway Cop
John Bourgeois Young Cop
Hugh Thompson Young Cop
Philip Ho Karate Cop
Igor Stern Violinist
Miranda de Pencier Bride
Ty Templeton Groom

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

Production and Technical Credits

Harold Becker Director
Martin Bregman Producer
Louis A. Stroller Producer
Richard Price Screenwriter
Ronnie Taylor Director of Photography
Michael Scott Bregman Associate Producer
Trevor Jones Composer
Michael Steele Assistant Director
Tom Mack Assistant Director
Herb Gaines Assistant Director
Louis A. Stroller Unit Production Manager
Barbara Kelly Production Manager
John Jay Moore Production Designer
Gordon Sim Set Decorator
Steven Jordan Set Decorator
Sabrina Wright Set Decorator
Adam Holender Additional Photography
Betsy Cox Costume Designer
David Bretherton Editor
John Wright Additional Editor
Keith A. Wester Sound Mixer
Steve Scanlon Sound Mixer
Michael Tromer Sound Mixer
Robert Knudson Re-recording Mixer
Don Digirolamo Re-recording Mixer
Robert J. Glass Re-recording Mixer
Norval D. Crutcher Supervising Sound Editor
Randle Akerson Supervising Sound Editor
Samuel C. Crutcher Sound Editor
Dino DiMuro Sound Editor
Bruce Lacey Sound Editor
Dan Carlin, Sr. Music Editor
Kathy Durning Music Editor
Mary Colquhoun Casting Director
Dick Ziker Stunt Coordinator

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

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for June 5th, 2012

June 5th, 2012

While summer is usually the slowest time of the year on the home market, this week is fantastic with a lot of prime releases, including first-run, TV on DVD releases, classics and limited releases. Unfortunately, the largest single category is, "Screener is Late". You will see that phrase countless times on this list. (Perhaps it's because last week was a short week due to Memorial Day.) It is especially hard to select a Pick of the Week, because I don't like handing out that title when the screener is late. There are a few likely candidates, including Burn Notice: The Complete Fifth Season, Yellow Submarine on Blu-ray, but I went with Tomboy on DVD. More...

Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,556 $58,571,513
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 901-1,000) 946 $158,245,840
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,169 $58,571,513
Top 1989 Movies at the Domestic Box Office 22 $58,571,513
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 701-800) 710 $58,571,513
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,243 $58,571,513
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 601-700) 696 $58,571,513
All Time Domestic Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 101-200) 126 $58,571,513
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 401-500) 430 $58,571,513
All Time Domestic Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 201-300) 223 $58,571,513

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 15, 1989 1 $10,017,840   1,246 $8,040   $10,017,840 1
Sep 22, 1989 2 $7,779,525 -22% 1,313 $5,925   $21,439,355 2
Sep 29, 1989 2 $6,158,565 -21% 1,323 $4,655   $30,020,405 3
Oct 6, 1989 3 $5,869,710 -5% 1,331 $4,410   $37,660,005 4
Oct 13, 1989 3 $3,611,890 -38% 1,439 $2,510   $42,396,590 5
Oct 20, 1989 3 $2,951,520 -18% 1,419 $2,080   $46,384,395 6
Oct 27, 1989 5 $1,843,200 -38% 1,152 $1,600   $48,987,905 7
Nov 3, 1989 8 $1,765,320 -4% 1,128 $1,565   $51,329,225 8
Nov 10, 1989 8 $1,420,250 -20% 950 $1,495   $53,350,495 9
Dec 22, 1989 31 $80,253   4 $20,063   $104,434 15

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 15, 1989 1 $13,659,830   1,246 $10,963   $13,659,830 1
Sep 22, 1989 2 $10,202,010 -25% 1,313 $7,770   $23,861,840 2
Sep 29, 1989 2 $7,928,455 -22% 1,323 $5,993   $31,790,295 3
Oct 6, 1989 3 $6,994,405 -12% 1,331 $5,255   $38,784,700 4
Oct 13, 1989 4 $4,648,175 -34% 1,439 $3,230   $43,432,875 5
Oct 20, 1989 3 $3,711,830 -20% 1,419 $2,616   $47,144,705 6
Oct 27, 1989 5 $2,419,200 -35% 1,152 $2,100   $49,563,905 7
Nov 3, 1989 7 $2,366,340 -2% 1,128 $2,098   $51,930,245 8

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,915 $52,308,000
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,426 $52,308,000
Top 1989 Movies at the International Box Office 12 $52,308,000
All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 801-900) 896 $52,308,000
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,500 $52,308,000
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 801-900) 825 $52,308,000
All Time International Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 101-200) 152 $52,308,000
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 401-500) 468 $52,308,000
All Time International Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 201-300) 206 $52,308,000

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,661 $110,879,513
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,210 $110,879,513
Top 1989 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office 13 $110,879,513
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 701-800) 756 $110,879,513
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,302 $110,879,513
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 701-800) 707 $110,879,513
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 101-200) 131 $110,879,513
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 401-500) 425 $110,879,513
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 201-300) 211 $110,879,513