Sleepless in Seattle (1993)

Sleepless in Seattle poster
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $126,680,884Details
International Box Office $101,218,442Details
Worldwide Box Office $227,899,326
Further financial details...

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$17,253,733 (13.6% of total gross)
Legs:7.34 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:55.6% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:1,579 opening theaters/1,657 max. theaters, 9.7 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $329,859,883

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 501-600) 557 $126,680,884
All Time International Box Office (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,083 $101,218,442
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 701-800) 777 $227,899,326

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


Watch Now On

Amazon VOD:Amazon
iTunes:iTunes, iTunes
Netflix:Netflix, Netflix, Netflix
Hulu:Hulu

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: June 25th, 1993 (Wide) by Sony Pictures
December 2nd, 2019 (Special Engagement) by Fathom Events
International Releases: December 18th, 1993 (Wide) (South Korea)
May 11th, 2023 (Limited) (New Zealand)
Video Release: June 25th, 1997 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: PG for some language.
Running Time: 100 minutes
Comparisons: vs. You’ve Got Mail
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Romance, Death of a Spouse or Fiancée / Fiancé
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Romantic Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Tri-Star Pictures
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Independence Day (All Movies, 3-Day) 83 $16,102,858 Jul 2, 1993 10
Independence Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 47 $43,952,243 Jul 2, 1993 10
Never No. 1 Domestic 80 $126,680,884 Jun 25, 1993 0

Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 501-600) 557 $126,680,884
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 201-300) 268 $329,859,883
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 301-400) 348 $126,680,884
Top 1993 Movies at the Domestic Box Office 5 $126,680,884
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 201-300) 228 $126,680,884
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 301-400) 361 $126,680,884
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 101-200) 171 $126,680,884
All Time Domestic Box Office for Romantic Comedy Movies 13 $126,680,884
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 101-200) 149 $126,680,884
All Time Domestic Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies 61 $126,680,884

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jun 25, 1993 2 $17,253,733   1,579 $10,927   $17,253,733 1
Jul 2, 1993 3 $16,102,858 -7% 1,601 $10,058   $43,250,097 2
Jul 9, 1993 4 $10,156,964 -37% 1,622 $6,262   $59,031,582 3
Jul 16, 1993 6 $7,355,423 -28% 1,657 $4,439   $71,780,155 4
Jul 23, 1993 7 $5,754,245 -22% 1,615 $3,563   $81,724,953 5
Jul 30, 1993 8 $4,898,880 -15% 1,458 $3,360   $90,118,693 6
Aug 6, 1993 8 $3,652,352 -25% 1,408 $2,594   $96,478,551 7
Aug 20, 1993 10 $2,560,778   1,394 $1,837   $105,895,262 9
Aug 27, 1993 10 $2,052,800 -20% 1,283 $1,600   $109,188,722 10
Sep 10, 1993 9 $1,579,824   1,219 $1,296   $114,937,423 12
Sep 17, 1993 8 $1,428,228 -10% 1,164 $1,227   $116,856,908 13

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jun 25, 1993 2 $27,147,239   1,579 $17,193   $27,147,239 1
Jul 2, 1993 3 $21,727,379 -20% 1,601 $13,571   $48,874,618 2
Jul 9, 1993 4 $15,550,114 -28% 1,622 $9,587   $64,424,732 3
Jul 16, 1993 6 $11,545,976 -26% 1,657 $6,968   $75,970,708 4
Jul 23, 1993 7 $9,249,105 -20% 1,615 $5,727   $85,219,813 5
Jul 30, 1993 7 $7,606,386 -18% 1,458 $5,217   $92,826,199 6
Aug 20, 1993 8 $3,801,438   1,394 $2,727   $107,135,922 9
Sep 10, 1993 7 $2,071,081   1,219 $1,699   $115,428,680 12

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date		 Opening
Weekend		 Opening
Weekend
Screens		 Maximum
Screens		 Theatrical
Engagements		 Total
Box Office		 Report
Date
New Zealand 5/11/2023 $145 1 1 1 $145 5/15/2023
South Korea 12/18/1993 $0 0 72 96 $75,027 2/10/2017
 
Rest of World $101,143,270
 
International Total$101,218,442 5/15/2023

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,083 $101,218,442
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 701-800) 736 $101,218,442
Top 1993 Movies at the International Box Office 9 $101,218,442
All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 401-500) 483 $101,218,442
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 701-800) 773 $101,218,442
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 301-400) 393 $101,218,442
All Time International Box Office for Romantic Comedy Movies 39 $101,218,442
All Time International Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 201-300) 243 $101,218,442
All Time International Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 101-200) 119 $101,218,442

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 701-800) 777 $227,899,326
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 401-500) 496 $227,899,326
Top 1993 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office 8 $227,899,326
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 301-400) 329 $227,899,326
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 501-600) 521 $227,899,326
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 201-300) 248 $227,899,326
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Romantic Comedy Movies 22 $227,899,326
All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 101-200) 192 $227,899,326
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies 90 $227,899,326

Weekly US DVD Sales

DateRankUnits
this
Week		% ChangeTotal
Units		Spending
this
Week		Total
Spending		Weeks
in
Release
Jun 6, 20102919,473 73,807$179,152$668,843676

Leading Cast

Tom Hanks Sam Baldwin
Meg Ryan Annie Reed

Supporting Cast

Bill Pullman Walter
Ross Malinger Jonah Baldwin
Rob Reiner Jay
Gaby Hoffmann Jessica
Rosie O'Donnell Becky
Rita Wilson Suzy
David Hyde Pierce Dennis Reed
Victor Garber Greg
Carey Lowell Maggie Abbott Baldwin
Dana Ivey Claire
LaTanya Richardson Harriet
Frances Conroy Irene Reed
Irene Reed Tom Tammi
Calvin Trillin Uncle Milton
Caroline Aaron Dr. Marcia Fieldstone
Linda Wallem Loretta
Tom McGowan Keith
Stephen Mellor Wyatt
Marguerite Schertle Baltimore Waitress
Brian McConnachie Bob
Matt Smith Mailman
Amanda Maher Clarise
Victor Morris Seattle Maitre d'
Philip Mihalski Seattle Waiter
Donald J. Lee, Jr Seattle Detective
Mary A. Kelly Nervous Woman on Airplane
Diane Sokolow Tiffany Saleswoman
Hannah Cox Jessica's Mother
Rich Hawkins Jessica's Father
Tamera Plank Stewardess
Michael Badalucco New York Taxi Dispatcher
Jeff Mazzola New York Taxi Dispatcher
Philip Levy Taxi Driver
Julie Janney Cynthia
Tony Zazula Maitre' d
John Boylan Elevator Man
Robert Livingston Elevator Man
Butch Stevenson Valet
Sidney Armus Information Booth Man

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

Production and Technical Credits

Nora Ephron Director
Nora Ephron Screenwriter
David S. Ward Screenwriter
Jeff Arch Screenwriter
Jeff Arch Story Creator
Gary Foster Producer
Lynda Obst Executive Producer
Patrick Crowley Executive Producer
Jeffrey Townsend Production Designer
Sven Nykvist Director of Photography
Marc Shaiman Composer
Delia Ephron Associate Producer
Jane Bartelme Associate Producer
James W. Skotchdopole Associate Producer
James W. Skotchdopole Assistant Director
Patrick Crowley Unit Production Manager
Gershon Ginsburg Art Director
Charley Beal Art Director
Clay Griffith Set Decorator
Judy Ruskin Costume Designer
Kirk Francis Sound Mixer
Michael Kirchberger Supervising Sound Editor
Bitty O'Sullivan-Smith Sound Editor
Don Korintus Sound Editor
Louis Bertini Sound Editor
Stan Bochner Sound Editor
Ira Spiegel Sound Editor
Sharon Ilson Makeup
Leonard Engelman Makeup
Colleen Callaghan Hairstylist
Marc Shaiman Music Supervisor
Nicholas Meyers Music Supervisor
Marc Shaiman Song Writer
Nicholas Meyers Song Writer
Juliet Taylor Casting Director
Conrad Palmisano 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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  6. Cast & Crew
  7. Trailer

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$17,253,733 (13.6% of total gross)
Legs:7.34 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:55.6% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:1,579 opening theaters/1,657 max. theaters, 9.7 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $329,859,883

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 501-600) 557 $126,680,884
All Time International Box Office (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,083 $101,218,442
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 701-800) 777 $227,899,326

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


Watch Now On

Amazon VOD:Amazon
iTunes:iTunes, iTunes
Netflix:Netflix, Netflix, Netflix
Hulu:Hulu

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: June 25th, 1993 (Wide) by Sony Pictures
December 2nd, 2019 (Special Engagement) by Fathom Events
International Releases: December 18th, 1993 (Wide) (South Korea)
May 11th, 2023 (Limited) (New Zealand)
Video Release: June 25th, 1997 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: PG for some language.
Running Time: 100 minutes
Comparisons: vs. You’ve Got Mail
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Romance, Death of a Spouse or Fiancée / Fiancé
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Romantic Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Tri-Star Pictures
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Independence Day (All Movies, 3-Day) 83 $16,102,858 Jul 2, 1993 10
Independence Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 47 $43,952,243 Jul 2, 1993 10
Never No. 1 Domestic 80 $126,680,884 Jun 25, 1993 0

Leading Cast

Tom Hanks Sam Baldwin
Meg Ryan Annie Reed

Supporting Cast

Bill Pullman Walter
Ross Malinger Jonah Baldwin
Rob Reiner Jay
Gaby Hoffmann Jessica
Rosie O'Donnell Becky
Rita Wilson Suzy
David Hyde Pierce Dennis Reed
Victor Garber Greg
Carey Lowell Maggie Abbott Baldwin
Dana Ivey Claire
LaTanya Richardson Harriet
Frances Conroy Irene Reed
Irene Reed Tom Tammi
Calvin Trillin Uncle Milton
Caroline Aaron Dr. Marcia Fieldstone
Linda Wallem Loretta
Tom McGowan Keith
Stephen Mellor Wyatt
Marguerite Schertle Baltimore Waitress
Brian McConnachie Bob
Matt Smith Mailman
Amanda Maher Clarise
Victor Morris Seattle Maitre d'
Philip Mihalski Seattle Waiter
Donald J. Lee, Jr Seattle Detective
Mary A. Kelly Nervous Woman on Airplane
Diane Sokolow Tiffany Saleswoman
Hannah Cox Jessica's Mother
Rich Hawkins Jessica's Father
Tamera Plank Stewardess
Michael Badalucco New York Taxi Dispatcher
Jeff Mazzola New York Taxi Dispatcher
Philip Levy Taxi Driver
Julie Janney Cynthia
Tony Zazula Maitre' d
John Boylan Elevator Man
Robert Livingston Elevator Man
Butch Stevenson Valet
Sidney Armus Information Booth Man

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

Production and Technical Credits

Nora Ephron Director
Nora Ephron Screenwriter
David S. Ward Screenwriter
Jeff Arch Screenwriter
Jeff Arch Story Creator
Gary Foster Producer
Lynda Obst Executive Producer
Patrick Crowley Executive Producer
Jeffrey Townsend Production Designer
Sven Nykvist Director of Photography
Marc Shaiman Composer
Delia Ephron Associate Producer
Jane Bartelme Associate Producer
James W. Skotchdopole Associate Producer
James W. Skotchdopole Assistant Director
Patrick Crowley Unit Production Manager
Gershon Ginsburg Art Director
Charley Beal Art Director
Clay Griffith Set Decorator
Judy Ruskin Costume Designer
Kirk Francis Sound Mixer
Michael Kirchberger Supervising Sound Editor
Bitty O'Sullivan-Smith Sound Editor
Don Korintus Sound Editor
Louis Bertini Sound Editor
Stan Bochner Sound Editor
Ira Spiegel Sound Editor
Sharon Ilson Makeup
Leonard Engelman Makeup
Colleen Callaghan Hairstylist
Marc Shaiman Music Supervisor
Nicholas Meyers Music Supervisor
Marc Shaiman Song Writer
Nicholas Meyers Song Writer
Juliet Taylor Casting Director
Conrad Palmisano 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 501-600) 557 $126,680,884
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 201-300) 268 $329,859,883
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 301-400) 348 $126,680,884
Top 1993 Movies at the Domestic Box Office 5 $126,680,884
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 201-300) 228 $126,680,884
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 301-400) 361 $126,680,884
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 101-200) 171 $126,680,884
All Time Domestic Box Office for Romantic Comedy Movies 13 $126,680,884
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 101-200) 149 $126,680,884
All Time Domestic Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies 61 $126,680,884

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jun 25, 1993 2 $17,253,733   1,579 $10,927   $17,253,733 1
Jul 2, 1993 3 $16,102,858 -7% 1,601 $10,058   $43,250,097 2
Jul 9, 1993 4 $10,156,964 -37% 1,622 $6,262   $59,031,582 3
Jul 16, 1993 6 $7,355,423 -28% 1,657 $4,439   $71,780,155 4
Jul 23, 1993 7 $5,754,245 -22% 1,615 $3,563   $81,724,953 5
Jul 30, 1993 8 $4,898,880 -15% 1,458 $3,360   $90,118,693 6
Aug 6, 1993 8 $3,652,352 -25% 1,408 $2,594   $96,478,551 7
Aug 20, 1993 10 $2,560,778   1,394 $1,837   $105,895,262 9
Aug 27, 1993 10 $2,052,800 -20% 1,283 $1,600   $109,188,722 10
Sep 10, 1993 9 $1,579,824   1,219 $1,296   $114,937,423 12
Sep 17, 1993 8 $1,428,228 -10% 1,164 $1,227   $116,856,908 13

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jun 25, 1993 2 $27,147,239   1,579 $17,193   $27,147,239 1
Jul 2, 1993 3 $21,727,379 -20% 1,601 $13,571   $48,874,618 2
Jul 9, 1993 4 $15,550,114 -28% 1,622 $9,587   $64,424,732 3
Jul 16, 1993 6 $11,545,976 -26% 1,657 $6,968   $75,970,708 4
Jul 23, 1993 7 $9,249,105 -20% 1,615 $5,727   $85,219,813 5
Jul 30, 1993 7 $7,606,386 -18% 1,458 $5,217   $92,826,199 6
Aug 20, 1993 8 $3,801,438   1,394 $2,727   $107,135,922 9
Sep 10, 1993 7 $2,071,081   1,219 $1,699   $115,428,680 12

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date		 Opening
Weekend		 Opening
Weekend
Screens		 Maximum
Screens		 Theatrical
Engagements		 Total
Box Office		 Report
Date
New Zealand 5/11/2023 $145 1 1 1 $145 5/15/2023
South Korea 12/18/1993 $0 0 72 96 $75,027 2/10/2017
 
Rest of World $101,143,270
 
International Total$101,218,442 5/15/2023

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,083 $101,218,442
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 701-800) 736 $101,218,442
Top 1993 Movies at the International Box Office 9 $101,218,442
All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 401-500) 483 $101,218,442
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 701-800) 773 $101,218,442
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 301-400) 393 $101,218,442
All Time International Box Office for Romantic Comedy Movies 39 $101,218,442
All Time International Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 201-300) 243 $101,218,442
All Time International Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 101-200) 119 $101,218,442

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 701-800) 777 $227,899,326
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 401-500) 496 $227,899,326
Top 1993 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office 8 $227,899,326
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 301-400) 329 $227,899,326
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 501-600) 521 $227,899,326
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 201-300) 248 $227,899,326
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Romantic Comedy Movies 22 $227,899,326
All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 101-200) 192 $227,899,326
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies 90 $227,899,326

Weekly US DVD Sales

DateRankUnits
this
Week		% ChangeTotal
Units		Spending
this
Week		Total
Spending		Weeks
in
Release
Jun 6, 20102919,473 73,807$179,152$668,843676