Courage Under Fire (1996)

Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $59,003,384Details
International Box Office $41,829,761Details
Worldwide Box Office $100,833,145
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Metrics

Opening Weekend:$12,501,586 (21.2% of total gross)
Legs:4.72 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:58.5% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$46,000,000 (worldwide box office is 2.2 times production budget)
Theater counts:1,986 opening theaters/2,001 max. theaters, 8.8 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $143,904,171

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,557 $59,003,384
All Time International Box Office (Rank 2,201-2,300) 2,291 $41,829,761
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,801-1,900) 1,828 $100,833,145
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 401-500) 432 $59,003,384
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 501-600) 569 $41,829,761
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 401-500) 484 $100,833,145

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: July 12th, 1996 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox
Video Release: August 19th, 1997 by 20th Century Studios
MPAA Rating: R for war violence and language.
Running Time: 111 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Flags of Our Fathers
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Keywords: War Drama, Gulf War
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Historical Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: 20th Century Fox
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,557 $59,003,384
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,085 $143,904,171
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,164 $59,003,384
Top 1996 Movies at the Domestic Box Office 24 $59,003,384
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 701-800) 707 $59,003,384
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,239 $59,003,384
All Time Domestic Box Office for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 101-200) 139 $59,003,384
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 201-300) 214 $59,003,384
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 401-500) 432 $59,003,384
All Time Domestic Box Office for 20th Century Fox Movies (Rank 101-200) 173 $59,003,384

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jul 12, 1996 3 $12,501,586   1,986 $6,295   $12,501,586 1
Jul 19, 1996 3 $8,023,994 -36% 2,001 $4,010   $26,037,256 2
Jul 26, 1996 4 $5,730,594 -29% 1,880 $3,048   $35,341,622 3
Aug 2, 1996 7 $4,455,042 -22% 1,816 $2,453   $42,662,461 4
Aug 9, 1996 8 $3,272,014 -27% 1,666 $1,964   $48,152,046 5
Aug 16, 1996 13 $1,910,129 -42% 1,474 $1,296   $51,694,384 6
Aug 23, 1996 18 $1,018,083 -47% 921 $1,105   $53,579,803 7
Aug 30, 1996 23 $932,278 -8% 636 $1,466   $54,903,443 8
Sep 6, 1996 24 $503,600 -46% 578 $871   $55,576,084 9
Sep 13, 1996 25 $378,152 -25% 514 $736   $56,126,794 10
Sep 20, 1996 25 $305,347 -19% 455 $671   $56,549,574 11
Sep 27, 1996 21 $329,774 +8% 443 $744   $56,978,730 12
Oct 4, 1996 21 $401,109 +22% 751 $534   $57,551,363 13
Oct 11, 1996 20 $393,185 -2% 910 $432   $58,116,259 14
Oct 18, 1996 19 $340,566 -13% 875 $389   $58,584,603 15
Oct 25, 1996 26 $183,672 -46% 610 $301   $58,918,501 16

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jul 12, 1996 4 $18,013,262   1,986 $9,070   $18,013,262 1
Jul 19, 1996 3 $11,597,766 -36% 2,001 $5,796   $29,611,028 2
Jul 26, 1996 5 $8,596,391 -26% 1,880 $4,573   $38,207,419 3
Aug 2, 1996 7 $6,672,613 -22% 1,816 $3,674   $44,880,032 4
Aug 9, 1996 8 $4,904,223 -27% 1,666 $2,944   $49,784,255 5
Aug 16, 1996 14 $2,777,465 -43% 1,474 $1,884   $52,561,720 6
Aug 23, 1996 20 $1,409,445 -49% 921 $1,530   $53,971,165 7
Aug 30, 1996 24 $1,101,319 -22% 636 $1,732   $55,072,484 8
Sep 6, 1996 22 $676,158 -39% 578 $1,170   $55,748,642 9
Sep 13, 1996 24 $495,585 -27% 514 $964   $56,244,227 10
Sep 20, 1996 25 $404,729 -18% 455 $890   $56,648,956 11
Sep 27, 1996 20 $501,298 +24% 443 $1,132   $57,150,254 12
Oct 4, 1996 21 $572,820 +14% 751 $763   $57,723,074 13
Oct 11, 1996 19 $520,963 -9% 910 $572   $58,244,037 14
Oct 18, 1996 19 $490,792 -6% 875 $561   $58,734,829 15

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 2,201-2,300) 2,291 $41,829,761
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,746 $41,829,761
Top 1996 Movies at the International Box Office 33 $41,829,761
All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,093 $41,829,761
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,801-1,900) 1,820 $41,829,761
All Time International Box Office for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 201-300) 234 $41,829,761
All Time International Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 301-400) 390 $41,829,761
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 501-600) 569 $41,829,761
All Time International Box Office for 20th Century Fox Movies (Rank 201-300) 213 $41,829,761

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,801-1,900) 1,828 $100,833,145
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,347 $100,833,145
Top 1996 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office 31 $100,833,145
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 801-900) 852 $100,833,145
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,442 $100,833,145
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 101-200) 172 $100,833,145
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 201-300) 257 $100,833,145
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 401-500) 484 $100,833,145
All Time Worldwide Box Office for 20th Century Fox Movies (Rank 101-200) 192 $100,833,145

Leading Cast

Denzel Washington    Lieutenant Colonel Nathaniel Serling
Meg Ryan    Captain Karen Emma Walden

Supporting Cast

Lou Diamond Phillips    Jack Ketchum
Michael Moriarty    Brigadier General Hershberg
Matt Damon    Ilario
Seth Gilliam    Altameyer
Bronson Pinchot    Bruno
Scott Glenn    Tony Gartner
Diane Baker    Louise Boylar
Zeljko Ivanek    Banacek
Bruce McGill    McQuillan
Sean Astin    Patella
Sean Patrick Thomas    Thompson
Regina Taylor    Meredith Serling
Tim Guinee    Rady
Tim Ransom    Boylar
Armand Darrius    Robins
Mark Adair-Rios    Bobcat 5
Ned Vaughn    Chelli
Manny Perez    Jenkins
David McSwain    Egan
Ken Jenkins    Joel Walden
Kathleen Widdoes    Geraldine Walden
Christina Stojanovich    Anne Marie Walden
Lucky Luciano    Nathan Serling, Sr.
Erica C. Newman    Joleen Serling
Jamal A. Mays    Brian Serling
Ashlee Jordan Pryor    Josie Serling
Michole White*    Maria
Jeffrey Waid    Hillerman
Patrick Young    Drill Team Commander
Jimmy Ray Pickens    Soldier
Jack Watkins    Coffee Sergeant
Matt Sigloch    Cadre
James Paul Morse    Cadre
Alissa Alban    Hershberg's Secretary
Rory J. Aylward    Teegarden's Crew Chief
Kyle Mickaelian    Refueler
Michael Dolan    Orderly
John Roarke    The President
Tom Schanley    Questioner
Bob Apisa    Iraqi Tank Commander
Daniel Gonzalez    Laughing Gunner
Albert Hall    Speaker
Richard Venture    Don Boylar
Amy Hathaway    Annie
Reed Frerichs    Delinquent Soldier
Julius Carter    Rowtero

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

Production and Technical Credits

Edward Zwick    Director
John Davis    Producer
Joseph M. Singer    Producer
David T. Friendly    Producer
Patrick Sheane Duncan    Screenwriter
Joseph M. Caracciolo    Executive Producer
Debra Martin Chase    Executive Producer
Roger Deakins    Director of Photography
John Graysmark    Production Designer
Steven Rosenblum    Editor
James Horner    Composer
Paul Neesan    Co-Producer
Skip Cosper    Assistant Director
Steve Cooper    Art Director
Rick Gentz    Set Decorator
Nick Taylor    Second Unit Camera
Alan Munro    Visual Effects Supervisor
Paul Lombardi    Special Effects Coordinator
Peter Michael Sullivan    Digital Effects Supervisor
Francine Jamison-Tanchuck    Costume Designer
Frank Rose    Costume Supervisor
Robert Leighton    Additional Editor
Willie D. Burton    Sound Mixer
Andy Nelson    Re-recording Mixer
Anna Behlmer    Re-recording Mixer
Per Hallberg    Supervising Sound Editor
Christopher Assells    Sound Effects Editor
Scott Martin Gershin    Sound Effects Editor
Mark Gordon    Sound Effects Editor
Philip Hess    Sound Effects Editor
Alan Rankin    Sound Effects Editor
Jay Richardson    Sound Effects Editor
Lon Bender    Sound Designer
Dan Hegeman    Dialogue Editor
Lauren Stephens    Dialogue Editor
Ann Fisher    Dialogue Editor
Jim Henrikson    Music Editor
Edna Sheen    Make up
Barbara Olvera    Hairstylist
Dino Ganziano    Hairstylist
Michael Mills    Make-up and Prosthetic Effects Designer
Mary Colquhoun    Casting Director
Ron Stein    Stunt Coordinator
Randall Wilkins    Set Designer

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:$12,501,586 (21.2% of total gross)
Legs:4.72 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:58.5% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$46,000,000 (worldwide box office is 2.2 times production budget)
Theater counts:1,986 opening theaters/2,001 max. theaters, 8.8 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $143,904,171

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,557 $59,003,384
All Time International Box Office (Rank 2,201-2,300) 2,291 $41,829,761
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,801-1,900) 1,828 $100,833,145
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 401-500) 432 $59,003,384
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 501-600) 569 $41,829,761
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 401-500) 484 $100,833,145

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: July 12th, 1996 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox
Video Release: August 19th, 1997 by 20th Century Studios
MPAA Rating: R for war violence and language.
Running Time: 111 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Flags of Our Fathers
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: War Drama, Gulf War
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Historical Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: 20th Century Fox
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Leading Cast

Denzel Washington    Lieutenant Colonel Nathaniel Serling
Meg Ryan    Captain Karen Emma Walden

Supporting Cast

Lou Diamond Phillips    Jack Ketchum
Michael Moriarty    Brigadier General Hershberg
Matt Damon    Ilario
Seth Gilliam    Altameyer
Bronson Pinchot    Bruno
Scott Glenn    Tony Gartner
Diane Baker    Louise Boylar
Zeljko Ivanek    Banacek
Bruce McGill    McQuillan
Sean Astin    Patella
Sean Patrick Thomas    Thompson
Regina Taylor    Meredith Serling
Tim Guinee    Rady
Tim Ransom    Boylar
Armand Darrius    Robins
Mark Adair-Rios    Bobcat 5
Ned Vaughn    Chelli
Manny Perez    Jenkins
David McSwain    Egan
Ken Jenkins    Joel Walden
Kathleen Widdoes    Geraldine Walden
Christina Stojanovich    Anne Marie Walden
Lucky Luciano    Nathan Serling, Sr.
Erica C. Newman    Joleen Serling
Jamal A. Mays    Brian Serling
Ashlee Jordan Pryor    Josie Serling
Michole White*    Maria
Jeffrey Waid    Hillerman
Patrick Young    Drill Team Commander
Jimmy Ray Pickens    Soldier
Jack Watkins    Coffee Sergeant
Matt Sigloch    Cadre
James Paul Morse    Cadre
Alissa Alban    Hershberg's Secretary
Rory J. Aylward    Teegarden's Crew Chief
Kyle Mickaelian    Refueler
Michael Dolan    Orderly
John Roarke    The President
Tom Schanley    Questioner
Bob Apisa    Iraqi Tank Commander
Daniel Gonzalez    Laughing Gunner
Albert Hall    Speaker
Richard Venture    Don Boylar
Amy Hathaway    Annie
Reed Frerichs    Delinquent Soldier
Julius Carter    Rowtero

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

Production and Technical Credits

Edward Zwick    Director
John Davis    Producer
Joseph M. Singer    Producer
David T. Friendly    Producer
Patrick Sheane Duncan    Screenwriter
Joseph M. Caracciolo    Executive Producer
Debra Martin Chase    Executive Producer
Roger Deakins    Director of Photography
John Graysmark    Production Designer
Steven Rosenblum    Editor
James Horner    Composer
Paul Neesan    Co-Producer
Skip Cosper    Assistant Director
Steve Cooper    Art Director
Rick Gentz    Set Decorator
Nick Taylor    Second Unit Camera
Alan Munro    Visual Effects Supervisor
Paul Lombardi    Special Effects Coordinator
Peter Michael Sullivan    Digital Effects Supervisor
Francine Jamison-Tanchuck    Costume Designer
Frank Rose    Costume Supervisor
Robert Leighton    Additional Editor
Willie D. Burton    Sound Mixer
Andy Nelson    Re-recording Mixer
Anna Behlmer    Re-recording Mixer
Per Hallberg    Supervising Sound Editor
Christopher Assells    Sound Effects Editor
Scott Martin Gershin    Sound Effects Editor
Mark Gordon    Sound Effects Editor
Philip Hess    Sound Effects Editor
Alan Rankin    Sound Effects Editor
Jay Richardson    Sound Effects Editor
Lon Bender    Sound Designer
Dan Hegeman    Dialogue Editor
Lauren Stephens    Dialogue Editor
Ann Fisher    Dialogue Editor
Jim Henrikson    Music Editor
Edna Sheen    Make up
Barbara Olvera    Hairstylist
Dino Ganziano    Hairstylist
Michael Mills    Make-up and Prosthetic Effects Designer
Mary Colquhoun    Casting Director
Ron Stein    Stunt Coordinator
Randall Wilkins    Set Designer

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 1,501-1,600) 1,557 $59,003,384
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,085 $143,904,171
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,164 $59,003,384
Top 1996 Movies at the Domestic Box Office 24 $59,003,384
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 701-800) 707 $59,003,384
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,239 $59,003,384
All Time Domestic Box Office for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 101-200) 139 $59,003,384
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 201-300) 214 $59,003,384
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 401-500) 432 $59,003,384
All Time Domestic Box Office for 20th Century Fox Movies (Rank 101-200) 173 $59,003,384

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jul 12, 1996 3 $12,501,586   1,986 $6,295   $12,501,586 1
Jul 19, 1996 3 $8,023,994 -36% 2,001 $4,010   $26,037,256 2
Jul 26, 1996 4 $5,730,594 -29% 1,880 $3,048   $35,341,622 3
Aug 2, 1996 7 $4,455,042 -22% 1,816 $2,453   $42,662,461 4
Aug 9, 1996 8 $3,272,014 -27% 1,666 $1,964   $48,152,046 5
Aug 16, 1996 13 $1,910,129 -42% 1,474 $1,296   $51,694,384 6
Aug 23, 1996 18 $1,018,083 -47% 921 $1,105   $53,579,803 7
Aug 30, 1996 23 $932,278 -8% 636 $1,466   $54,903,443 8
Sep 6, 1996 24 $503,600 -46% 578 $871   $55,576,084 9
Sep 13, 1996 25 $378,152 -25% 514 $736   $56,126,794 10
Sep 20, 1996 25 $305,347 -19% 455 $671   $56,549,574 11
Sep 27, 1996 21 $329,774 +8% 443 $744   $56,978,730 12
Oct 4, 1996 21 $401,109 +22% 751 $534   $57,551,363 13
Oct 11, 1996 20 $393,185 -2% 910 $432   $58,116,259 14
Oct 18, 1996 19 $340,566 -13% 875 $389   $58,584,603 15
Oct 25, 1996 26 $183,672 -46% 610 $301   $58,918,501 16

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jul 12, 1996 4 $18,013,262   1,986 $9,070   $18,013,262 1
Jul 19, 1996 3 $11,597,766 -36% 2,001 $5,796   $29,611,028 2
Jul 26, 1996 5 $8,596,391 -26% 1,880 $4,573   $38,207,419 3
Aug 2, 1996 7 $6,672,613 -22% 1,816 $3,674   $44,880,032 4
Aug 9, 1996 8 $4,904,223 -27% 1,666 $2,944   $49,784,255 5
Aug 16, 1996 14 $2,777,465 -43% 1,474 $1,884   $52,561,720 6
Aug 23, 1996 20 $1,409,445 -49% 921 $1,530   $53,971,165 7
Aug 30, 1996 24 $1,101,319 -22% 636 $1,732   $55,072,484 8
Sep 6, 1996 22 $676,158 -39% 578 $1,170   $55,748,642 9
Sep 13, 1996 24 $495,585 -27% 514 $964   $56,244,227 10
Sep 20, 1996 25 $404,729 -18% 455 $890   $56,648,956 11
Sep 27, 1996 20 $501,298 +24% 443 $1,132   $57,150,254 12
Oct 4, 1996 21 $572,820 +14% 751 $763   $57,723,074 13
Oct 11, 1996 19 $520,963 -9% 910 $572   $58,244,037 14
Oct 18, 1996 19 $490,792 -6% 875 $561   $58,734,829 15

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 2,201-2,300) 2,291 $41,829,761
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,746 $41,829,761
Top 1996 Movies at the International Box Office 33 $41,829,761
All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,093 $41,829,761
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,801-1,900) 1,820 $41,829,761
All Time International Box Office for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 201-300) 234 $41,829,761
All Time International Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 301-400) 390 $41,829,761
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 501-600) 569 $41,829,761
All Time International Box Office for 20th Century Fox Movies (Rank 201-300) 213 $41,829,761

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,801-1,900) 1,828 $100,833,145
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,347 $100,833,145
Top 1996 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office 31 $100,833,145
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 801-900) 852 $100,833,145
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,442 $100,833,145
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 101-200) 172 $100,833,145
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 201-300) 257 $100,833,145
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 401-500) 484 $100,833,145
All Time Worldwide Box Office for 20th Century Fox Movies (Rank 101-200) 192 $100,833,145