Casper (1995)

Casper
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $100,732,217Details
International Box Office $181,971,806Details
Worldwide Box Office $282,704,023
Further financial details...

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$22,091,975 (21.9% of total gross)
Legs:4.56 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:35.6% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$55,000,000 (worldwide box office is 5.1 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,714 opening theaters/2,757 max. theaters, 8.7 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $249,466,038

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 801-900) 803 $100,732,217
All Time International Box Office (Rank 501-600) 571 $181,971,806
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 501-600) 598 $282,704,023
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 101-200) 129 $100,732,217
All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies 40 $181,971,806
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies 45 $282,704,023

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: May 26th, 1995 (Wide) by Universal
Video Release: September 23rd, 2003 by Universal Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: PG for mild language and thematic elements
Running Time: 100 minutes
Comparisons: vs. The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
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Keywords: Haunting, Visual Effects, Live Action Cartoon, Gratuitous Cameos, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent, Death of a Spouse or Fiancée / Fiancé, Possessed, Treasure Hunters
Source:Based on TV
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Amblin Entertainment, Universal Pictures, The Harvey Entertainment Company
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Independence Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 371 $5,473,607 Jul 7, 1995 45
Top Based on TV Weekend Domestic 92 $22,091,975 May 26, 1995 3
Memorial Day (All Movies, 3-Day) 68 $22,091,975 May 26, 1995 3
Memorial Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 49 $57,388,350 May 26, 1995 3
Memorial Day (Opening, 3-Day) 43 $22,091,975 May 26, 1995 3
Memorial Day (Opening, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 37 $57,388,350 May 26, 1995 3

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 801-900) 803 $100,732,217
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 401-500) 453 $249,466,038
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 501-600) 542 $100,732,217
Top 1995 Movies at the Domestic Box Office 7 $100,732,217
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on TV Movies 45 $100,732,217
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 501-600) 575 $100,732,217
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 201-300) 296 $100,732,217
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 101-200) 129 $100,732,217
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 201-300) 220 $100,732,217
All Time Domestic Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 101-200) 116 $100,732,217

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
May 26, 1995 1 $22,091,975   2,714 $8,140   $22,091,975 1
Jun 2, 1995 1 $13,409,610 -39% 2,720 $4,930   $38,921,225 2
Jun 9, 1995 2 $10,927,555 -19% 2,756 $3,965   $54,988,560 3
Jun 16, 1995 3 $6,630,585 -39% 2,757 $2,405   $66,331,900 4
Jun 23, 1995 5 $4,909,925 -26% 2,544 $1,930   $75,312,195 5
Jun 30, 1995 8 $2,782,760 -43% 1,906 $1,460   $81,217,240 6
Jul 7, 1995 10 $2,107,095 -24% 1,400 $1,505   $85,619,440 7
Jul 14, 1995 12 $1,359,070 -36% 1,003 $1,355   $88,070,530 8
Jul 21, 1995 16 $758,515 -44% 774 $980   $89,524,275 9
Jul 28, 1995 17 $508,740 -33% 417 $1,220   $90,533,820 10
Aug 4, 1995 17 $1,010,015 +99% 505 $2,000   $91,781,375 11
Aug 11, 1995 13 $1,508,900 +49% 790 $1,910   $93,738,445 12
Aug 18, 1995 14 $1,203,960 -20% 762 $1,580   $95,730,190 13
Aug 25, 1995 18 $970,175 -19% 755 $1,285   $97,287,895 14
Sep 1, 1995 21 $979,040 +1% 712 $1,375   $98,784,110 15
Sep 8, 1995 21 $511,820 -48% 652 $785   $99,481,065 16
Sep 15, 1995 26 $374,850 -27% 510 $735   $99,956,975 17
Sep 22, 1995 32 $201,315 -46% 305 $660   $100,237,375 18

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
May 26, 1995 1 $25,511,615   2,714 $9,400   $25,511,615 1
Jun 2, 1995 1 $18,549,390 -27% 2,720 $6,820   $44,061,005 2
Jun 9, 1995 2 $15,640,310 -16% 2,756 $5,675   $59,701,315 3
Jun 16, 1995 3 $10,700,955 -32% 2,757 $3,881   $70,402,270 4
Jun 23, 1995 5 $8,032,210 -25% 2,544 $3,157   $78,434,480 5
Jun 30, 1995 8 $5,077,865 -37% 1,906 $2,664   $83,512,345 6
Jul 7, 1995 10 $3,199,115 -37% 1,400 $2,285   $86,711,460 7
Jul 14, 1995 12 $2,054,300 -36% 1,003 $2,048   $88,765,760 8
Jul 21, 1995 16 $1,259,320 -39% 774 $1,627   $90,025,080 9
Jul 28, 1995 19 $746,280 -41% 417 $1,790   $90,771,360 10
Aug 4, 1995 17 $1,458,185 +95% 505 $2,887   $92,229,545 11
Aug 11, 1995 14 $2,296,685 +58% 790 $2,907   $94,526,230 12
Aug 18, 1995 14 $1,791,490 -22% 762 $2,351   $96,317,720 13
Aug 25, 1995 17 $1,487,350 -17% 755 $1,970   $97,805,070 14
Sep 1, 1995 20 $1,164,175 -22% 712 $1,635   $98,969,245 15
Sep 8, 1995 22 $612,880 -47% 652 $940   $99,582,125 16
Sep 15, 1995 26 $453,935 -26% 510 $890   $100,036,060 17

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 501-600) 571 $181,971,806
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 301-400) 337 $181,971,806
Top 1995 Movies at the International Box Office 6 $181,971,806
All Time International Box Office for Based on TV Movies 25 $181,971,806
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 301-400) 356 $181,971,806
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 101-200) 158 $181,971,806
All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies 40 $181,971,806
All Time International Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 101-200) 131 $181,971,806
All Time International Box Office for Universal Movies 69 $181,971,806

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 501-600) 598 $282,704,023
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 301-400) 355 $282,704,023
Top 1995 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office 9 $282,704,023
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on TV Movies 28 $282,704,023
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 301-400) 378 $282,704,023
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 101-200) 161 $282,704,023
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies 45 $282,704,023
All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 101-200) 156 $282,704,023
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Universal Movies 79 $282,704,023

Weekly US DVD Sales

DateRankUnits
this
Week		% ChangeTotal
Units		Spending
this
Week		Total
Spending		Weeks
in
Release
Oct 8, 20171212,721 12,721$74,799$74,799733

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DateRank
Oct 31, 202019

Leading Cast

Christina Ricci Kat
Bill Pullman Dr. Harvey
Cathy Moriarty Carrigan
Eric Idle Dibs

Supporting Cast

Joe Nipote Stretch
Joe Alaskey Stinkie
Brad Garrett Fatso
Garette Ratliff Henson Vic
Jessica Wesson Amber
Amy Brenneman Amelia
Malachi Pearson Voice of Casper
Chauncey Leopardi Nicky
Spencer Vrooman Andreas
Ben Stein Rugg
Don Novello Father Guido Sarducci
Ernestine Mercer Woman Being Interviewed
Douglas J.O. Bruckner Voice of Reporter
John Kassir Voice of The Crypt Keeper
Wesley Thompson Mr. Curtis
Michael Dubrow Student #1
J.J. Anderson Student #2
Jess Harnell Voice of Arnold
Michael McCarty Drunk in Bar
Micah Winkelspecht Student
Mike Simmrin Phantom
Devon Sawa Casper on Screen

Cameos

Mr. Rogers Himself
Terry Murphy Herself
Rodney Dangerfield Himself

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

Production and Technical Credits

Brad Silberling Director
Colin Wilson Producer
Sherri Stoner Screenwriter
Deanna Oliver Screenwriter
Steven Spielberg Executive Producer
Gerald R. Molen Executive Producer
Jeffrey A. Montgomery Executive Producer
Dean Cundey Director of Photography
Leslie Dilley Production Designer
Michael Kahn Editor
James Horner Composer
Dennis Muren Digital Character Supervisor
Rosanna Norton Costume Designer
Jeffrey Franklin Co-Producer
Steve Waterman Co-Producer
Paul Deason Associate Producer
Eric Armstrong Animation Director
Phil Nibbelink Animation Director
Ed Verreaux Art Director
Daniel Maltese Art Director
Rosemary Brandenberg Set Decorator
Ray Stella Second Unit Camera
Michael Lantieri Special Effects Supervisor
Eric H. Sandberg Costume Supervisor
Charlie Wilborn Sound Mixer
Gary Summers Re-recording Mixer
Gary Rydstrom Re-recording Mixer
Shawn Murphy Re-recording Mixer
Richard Hymns Supervising Sound Editor
Teresa Eckton Sound Effects Editor
Frank Eulner Sound Effects Editor
Gary Rydstrom Sound Designer
Joe E. Rand Music Editor
David Foster Composer
Linda Thompson Composer
Joseph Oriolo Story Creator
Seymour Reit Story Creator
Nancy Nayor Casting Director
Roger Guyett Senior Technical Director

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:$22,091,975 (21.9% of total gross)
Legs:4.56 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:35.6% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$55,000,000 (worldwide box office is 5.1 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,714 opening theaters/2,757 max. theaters, 8.7 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $249,466,038

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 801-900) 803 $100,732,217
All Time International Box Office (Rank 501-600) 571 $181,971,806
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 501-600) 598 $282,704,023
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 101-200) 129 $100,732,217
All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies 40 $181,971,806
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies 45 $282,704,023

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


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iTunes:iTunes
Google Play:Google Play
Vudu:Vudu
Netflix:Netflix, Netflix, Netflix, Netflix, Netflix

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: May 26th, 1995 (Wide) by Universal
Video Release: September 23rd, 2003 by Universal Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: PG for mild language and thematic elements
Running Time: 100 minutes
Comparisons: vs. The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Haunting, Visual Effects, Live Action Cartoon, Gratuitous Cameos, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent, Death of a Spouse or Fiancée / Fiancé, Possessed, Treasure Hunters
Source:Based on TV
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Amblin Entertainment, Universal Pictures, The Harvey Entertainment Company
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Independence Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 371 $5,473,607 Jul 7, 1995 45
Top Based on TV Weekend Domestic 92 $22,091,975 May 26, 1995 3
Memorial Day (All Movies, 3-Day) 68 $22,091,975 May 26, 1995 3
Memorial Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 49 $57,388,350 May 26, 1995 3
Memorial Day (Opening, 3-Day) 43 $22,091,975 May 26, 1995 3
Memorial Day (Opening, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 37 $57,388,350 May 26, 1995 3

Leading Cast

Christina Ricci Kat
Bill Pullman Dr. Harvey
Cathy Moriarty Carrigan
Eric Idle Dibs

Supporting Cast

Joe Nipote Stretch
Joe Alaskey Stinkie
Brad Garrett Fatso
Garette Ratliff Henson Vic
Jessica Wesson Amber
Amy Brenneman Amelia
Malachi Pearson Voice of Casper
Chauncey Leopardi Nicky
Spencer Vrooman Andreas
Ben Stein Rugg
Don Novello Father Guido Sarducci
Ernestine Mercer Woman Being Interviewed
Douglas J.O. Bruckner Voice of Reporter
John Kassir Voice of The Crypt Keeper
Wesley Thompson Mr. Curtis
Michael Dubrow Student #1
J.J. Anderson Student #2
Jess Harnell Voice of Arnold
Michael McCarty Drunk in Bar
Micah Winkelspecht Student
Mike Simmrin Phantom
Devon Sawa Casper on Screen

Cameos

Mr. Rogers Himself
Terry Murphy Herself
Rodney Dangerfield Himself

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

Production and Technical Credits

Brad Silberling Director
Colin Wilson Producer
Sherri Stoner Screenwriter
Deanna Oliver Screenwriter
Steven Spielberg Executive Producer
Gerald R. Molen Executive Producer
Jeffrey A. Montgomery Executive Producer
Dean Cundey Director of Photography
Leslie Dilley Production Designer
Michael Kahn Editor
James Horner Composer
Dennis Muren Digital Character Supervisor
Rosanna Norton Costume Designer
Jeffrey Franklin Co-Producer
Steve Waterman Co-Producer
Paul Deason Associate Producer
Eric Armstrong Animation Director
Phil Nibbelink Animation Director
Ed Verreaux Art Director
Daniel Maltese Art Director
Rosemary Brandenberg Set Decorator
Ray Stella Second Unit Camera
Michael Lantieri Special Effects Supervisor
Eric H. Sandberg Costume Supervisor
Charlie Wilborn Sound Mixer
Gary Summers Re-recording Mixer
Gary Rydstrom Re-recording Mixer
Shawn Murphy Re-recording Mixer
Richard Hymns Supervising Sound Editor
Teresa Eckton Sound Effects Editor
Frank Eulner Sound Effects Editor
Gary Rydstrom Sound Designer
Joe E. Rand Music Editor
David Foster Composer
Linda Thompson Composer
Joseph Oriolo Story Creator
Seymour Reit Story Creator
Nancy Nayor Casting Director
Roger Guyett Senior Technical Director

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 801-900) 803 $100,732,217
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 401-500) 453 $249,466,038
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 501-600) 542 $100,732,217
Top 1995 Movies at the Domestic Box Office 7 $100,732,217
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on TV Movies 45 $100,732,217
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 501-600) 575 $100,732,217
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 201-300) 296 $100,732,217
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 101-200) 129 $100,732,217
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 201-300) 220 $100,732,217
All Time Domestic Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 101-200) 116 $100,732,217

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
May 26, 1995 1 $22,091,975   2,714 $8,140   $22,091,975 1
Jun 2, 1995 1 $13,409,610 -39% 2,720 $4,930   $38,921,225 2
Jun 9, 1995 2 $10,927,555 -19% 2,756 $3,965   $54,988,560 3
Jun 16, 1995 3 $6,630,585 -39% 2,757 $2,405   $66,331,900 4
Jun 23, 1995 5 $4,909,925 -26% 2,544 $1,930   $75,312,195 5
Jun 30, 1995 8 $2,782,760 -43% 1,906 $1,460   $81,217,240 6
Jul 7, 1995 10 $2,107,095 -24% 1,400 $1,505   $85,619,440 7
Jul 14, 1995 12 $1,359,070 -36% 1,003 $1,355   $88,070,530 8
Jul 21, 1995 16 $758,515 -44% 774 $980   $89,524,275 9
Jul 28, 1995 17 $508,740 -33% 417 $1,220   $90,533,820 10
Aug 4, 1995 17 $1,010,015 +99% 505 $2,000   $91,781,375 11
Aug 11, 1995 13 $1,508,900 +49% 790 $1,910   $93,738,445 12
Aug 18, 1995 14 $1,203,960 -20% 762 $1,580   $95,730,190 13
Aug 25, 1995 18 $970,175 -19% 755 $1,285   $97,287,895 14
Sep 1, 1995 21 $979,040 +1% 712 $1,375   $98,784,110 15
Sep 8, 1995 21 $511,820 -48% 652 $785   $99,481,065 16
Sep 15, 1995 26 $374,850 -27% 510 $735   $99,956,975 17
Sep 22, 1995 32 $201,315 -46% 305 $660   $100,237,375 18

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
May 26, 1995 1 $25,511,615   2,714 $9,400   $25,511,615 1
Jun 2, 1995 1 $18,549,390 -27% 2,720 $6,820   $44,061,005 2
Jun 9, 1995 2 $15,640,310 -16% 2,756 $5,675   $59,701,315 3
Jun 16, 1995 3 $10,700,955 -32% 2,757 $3,881   $70,402,270 4
Jun 23, 1995 5 $8,032,210 -25% 2,544 $3,157   $78,434,480 5
Jun 30, 1995 8 $5,077,865 -37% 1,906 $2,664   $83,512,345 6
Jul 7, 1995 10 $3,199,115 -37% 1,400 $2,285   $86,711,460 7
Jul 14, 1995 12 $2,054,300 -36% 1,003 $2,048   $88,765,760 8
Jul 21, 1995 16 $1,259,320 -39% 774 $1,627   $90,025,080 9
Jul 28, 1995 19 $746,280 -41% 417 $1,790   $90,771,360 10
Aug 4, 1995 17 $1,458,185 +95% 505 $2,887   $92,229,545 11
Aug 11, 1995 14 $2,296,685 +58% 790 $2,907   $94,526,230 12
Aug 18, 1995 14 $1,791,490 -22% 762 $2,351   $96,317,720 13
Aug 25, 1995 17 $1,487,350 -17% 755 $1,970   $97,805,070 14
Sep 1, 1995 20 $1,164,175 -22% 712 $1,635   $98,969,245 15
Sep 8, 1995 22 $612,880 -47% 652 $940   $99,582,125 16
Sep 15, 1995 26 $453,935 -26% 510 $890   $100,036,060 17

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 501-600) 571 $181,971,806
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 301-400) 337 $181,971,806
Top 1995 Movies at the International Box Office 6 $181,971,806
All Time International Box Office for Based on TV Movies 25 $181,971,806
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 301-400) 356 $181,971,806
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 101-200) 158 $181,971,806
All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies 40 $181,971,806
All Time International Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 101-200) 131 $181,971,806
All Time International Box Office for Universal Movies 69 $181,971,806

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 501-600) 598 $282,704,023
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 301-400) 355 $282,704,023
Top 1995 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office 9 $282,704,023
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on TV Movies 28 $282,704,023
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 301-400) 378 $282,704,023
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 101-200) 161 $282,704,023
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies 45 $282,704,023
All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 101-200) 156 $282,704,023
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Universal Movies 79 $282,704,023

Weekly US DVD Sales

DateRankUnits
this
Week		% ChangeTotal
Units		Spending
this
Week		Total
Spending		Weeks
in
Release
Oct 8, 20171212,721 12,721$74,799$74,799733

DEG Watched At Home Top 20 Charts

DateRank
Oct 31, 202019