Limbo (1999)

Limbo
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $2,160,710Details
International Box Office $437,514Details
Worldwide Box Office $2,598,224
Further financial details...

Synopsis

After a traumatic accident years ago that left others dead, Joe Gastineau has lived a life full of guilt, leading a solitary existence as a fisherman in Alaska. After he meets lounge singer Donna, he starts to fall for her and open up. However, when Joe’s half brother returns, asking for help, it sends Joe, Donna and her daughter, Noelle, on a boat ride that will change their lives.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$139,634 (6.5% of total gross)
Legs:7.74 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:83.2% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$8,300,000 (worldwide box office is 0.3 times production budget)
Theater counts:15 opening theaters/111 max. theaters, 5.7 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $4,585,122

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 7,901-8,000) 7,933 $2,160,710
All Time International Box Office (Rank 13,601-13,700) 13,607 $437,514
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 12,301-12,400) 12,316 $2,598,224
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,071 $2,160,710
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,801-2,900) 2,885 $2,160,710
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,701-2,800) 2,750 $437,514
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,301-3,400) 3,355 $2,598,224

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


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: June 4th, 1999 (Limited) by Sony Pictures
MPAA Rating: R for language
Running Time: 126 minutes
Comparisons: vs. The Open Road
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Keywords: Marooned
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Screen Gems
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 7,901-8,000) 7,933 $2,160,710
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 7,001-7,100) 7,024 $4,585,122
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 7,001-7,100) 7,078 $2,160,710
Top 1999 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 181 $2,160,710
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,071 $2,160,710
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 801-900) 830 $4,585,122
Top 1999 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office 34 $2,160,710
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 4,001-4,100) 4,099 $2,160,710
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 7,101-7,200) 7,103 $2,160,710
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,196 $2,160,710
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 1,801-1,900) 1,864 $2,160,710
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,801-2,900) 2,885 $2,160,710
All Time Domestic Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 801-900) 801 $2,160,710

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jun 4, 1999 30 $139,634   15 $9,309   $139,634 1
Jun 11, 1999 23 $211,681 +52% 37 $5,721   $417,553 2
Jun 18, 1999 21 $220,249 +4% 67 $3,287   $724,520 3
Jun 25, 1999 18 $238,743 +8% 96 $2,487   $1,061,012 4
Jul 2, 1999 26 $278,996 +17% 111 $2,513   $1,443,716 5
Jul 9, 1999 31 $150,702 -46% 110 $1,370   $1,661,637 6
Jul 16, 1999 46 $61,584 -59% 61 $1,010   $1,786,256 7
Jul 23, 1999 49 $58,563 -5% 50 $1,171   $1,877,136 8
Jul 30, 1999 56 $40,998 -30% 35 $1,171   $1,940,323 9
Aug 6, 1999 63 $22,198 -46% 31 $716   $1,974,756 10
Aug 13, 1999 69 $16,492 -26% 23 $717   $1,997,807 11

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Jun 7, 1999 20 $17,381     15 $1,159   $157,015 4
Jun 9, 1999 20 $15,434     15 $1,029   $191,626 6
Jun 13, 1999 19 $70,000     37 $1,892   $417,553 10
Jun 14, 1999 20 $20,338 -71% +17% 37 $550   $437,891 11
Jun 20, 1999 18 $69,000   -1% 67 $1,030   $724,520 17
Jun 27, 1999 16 $73,000   +6% 96 $760   $1,061,012 24
Jun 28, 1999 18 $25,640 -65%   96 $267   $1,086,652 25
Jun 29, 1999 18 $28,126 +10%   96 $293   $1,114,778 26
Jun 30, 1999 20 $23,369 -17%   96 $243   $1,138,147 27
Jul 1, 1999 19 $26,573 +14%   96 $277   $1,164,720 28
Jul 5, 1999 18 $75,621   +195% 111 $681   $1,443,716 32
Jul 6, 1999 18 $23,434 -69% -17% 111 $211   $1,467,150 33
Jul 7, 1999 18 $22,121 -6% -5% 111 $199   $1,489,271 34
Jul 8, 1999 18 $21,000 -5% -21% 111 $189   $1,510,271 35
Jul 12, 1999 19 $16,137   -79% 110 $147   $1,677,774 39

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jun 4, 1999 32 $205,872   15 $13,725   $205,872 1
Jun 11, 1999 28 $298,399 +45% 37 $8,065   $504,271 2
Jun 18, 1999 24 $317,998 +7% 67 $4,746   $822,269 3
Jun 25, 1999 24 $342,451 +8% 96 $3,567   $1,164,720 4
Jul 2, 1999 27 $346,215 +1% 111 $3,119   $1,510,935 5
Jul 9, 1999 34 $213,737 -38% 110 $1,943   $1,724,672 6
Jul 16, 1999 47 $93,901 -56% 61 $1,539   $1,818,573 7
Jul 23, 1999 51 $80,752 -14% 50 $1,615   $1,899,325 8
Jul 30, 1999 55 $53,233 -34% 35 $1,521   $1,952,558 9
Aug 6, 1999 66 $28,757 -46% 31 $928   $1,981,315 10

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 13,601-13,700) 13,607 $437,514
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 12,401-12,500) 12,471 $437,514
All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 7,701-7,800) 7,707 $437,514
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 11,401-11,500) 11,405 $437,514
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 7,201-7,300) 7,203 $437,514
All Time International Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 3,601-3,700) 3,686 $437,514
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,701-2,800) 2,750 $437,514
All Time International Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 501-600) 521 $437,514

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 12,301-12,400) 12,316 $2,598,224
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 11,101-11,200) 11,120 $2,598,224
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 6,601-6,700) 6,684 $2,598,224
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 10,501-10,600) 10,564 $2,598,224
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 6,501-6,600) 6,585 $2,598,224
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,131 $2,598,224
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,301-3,400) 3,355 $2,598,224
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 801-900) 822 $2,598,224

Uncategorized

Leo Burmester    Harmon King
Kris Kristofferson    Smilin' Jack
Jimmy MacDonell    Randy Mason
Herminio Ramos    Ricky
Kathryn Grody    Frankie
Dawn McInturff    Audrey
Rita Taggart    Lou
Vanessa Martinez    Noelle Dr Angelo
Merit Carlson-van Dort    Stacy
David Strathairn    Joe Gastineau
Monica Brandner    Corky
Tom Biss    Baines
Michael Laskin    Albright
Maria Gladziszewski    Denise
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio    Donna De Angelo

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

Production and Technical Credits

John Sayles    Director
John Sayles    Screenwriter
Maggie Renzi    Producer

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Synopsis

After a traumatic accident years ago that left others dead, Joe Gastineau has lived a life full of guilt, leading a solitary existence as a fisherman in Alaska. After he meets lounge singer Donna, he starts to fall for her and open up. However, when Joe’s half brother returns, asking for help, it sends Joe, Donna and her daughter, Noelle, on a boat ride that will change their lives.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$139,634 (6.5% of total gross)
Legs:7.74 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:83.2% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$8,300,000 (worldwide box office is 0.3 times production budget)
Theater counts:15 opening theaters/111 max. theaters, 5.7 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $4,585,122

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 7,901-8,000) 7,933 $2,160,710
All Time International Box Office (Rank 13,601-13,700) 13,607 $437,514
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 12,301-12,400) 12,316 $2,598,224
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,071 $2,160,710
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,801-2,900) 2,885 $2,160,710
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,701-2,800) 2,750 $437,514
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,301-3,400) 3,355 $2,598,224

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


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: June 4th, 1999 (Limited) by Sony Pictures
MPAA Rating: R for language
Running Time: 126 minutes
Comparisons: vs. The Open Road
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Marooned
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Screen Gems
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Uncategorized

Leo Burmester    Harmon King
Kris Kristofferson    Smilin' Jack
Jimmy MacDonell    Randy Mason
Herminio Ramos    Ricky
Kathryn Grody    Frankie
Dawn McInturff    Audrey
Rita Taggart    Lou
Vanessa Martinez    Noelle Dr Angelo
Merit Carlson-van Dort    Stacy
David Strathairn    Joe Gastineau
Monica Brandner    Corky
Tom Biss    Baines
Michael Laskin    Albright
Maria Gladziszewski    Denise
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio    Donna De Angelo

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

Production and Technical Credits

John Sayles    Director
John Sayles    Screenwriter
Maggie Renzi    Producer

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 7,901-8,000) 7,933 $2,160,710
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 7,001-7,100) 7,024 $4,585,122
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 7,001-7,100) 7,078 $2,160,710
Top 1999 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 181 $2,160,710
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,071 $2,160,710
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 801-900) 830 $4,585,122
Top 1999 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office 34 $2,160,710
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 4,001-4,100) 4,099 $2,160,710
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 7,101-7,200) 7,103 $2,160,710
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,196 $2,160,710
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 1,801-1,900) 1,864 $2,160,710
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,801-2,900) 2,885 $2,160,710
All Time Domestic Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 801-900) 801 $2,160,710

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jun 4, 1999 30 $139,634   15 $9,309   $139,634 1
Jun 11, 1999 23 $211,681 +52% 37 $5,721   $417,553 2
Jun 18, 1999 21 $220,249 +4% 67 $3,287   $724,520 3
Jun 25, 1999 18 $238,743 +8% 96 $2,487   $1,061,012 4
Jul 2, 1999 26 $278,996 +17% 111 $2,513   $1,443,716 5
Jul 9, 1999 31 $150,702 -46% 110 $1,370   $1,661,637 6
Jul 16, 1999 46 $61,584 -59% 61 $1,010   $1,786,256 7
Jul 23, 1999 49 $58,563 -5% 50 $1,171   $1,877,136 8
Jul 30, 1999 56 $40,998 -30% 35 $1,171   $1,940,323 9
Aug 6, 1999 63 $22,198 -46% 31 $716   $1,974,756 10
Aug 13, 1999 69 $16,492 -26% 23 $717   $1,997,807 11

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Jun 7, 1999 20 $17,381     15 $1,159   $157,015 4
Jun 9, 1999 20 $15,434     15 $1,029   $191,626 6
Jun 13, 1999 19 $70,000     37 $1,892   $417,553 10
Jun 14, 1999 20 $20,338 -71% +17% 37 $550   $437,891 11
Jun 20, 1999 18 $69,000   -1% 67 $1,030   $724,520 17
Jun 27, 1999 16 $73,000   +6% 96 $760   $1,061,012 24
Jun 28, 1999 18 $25,640 -65%   96 $267   $1,086,652 25
Jun 29, 1999 18 $28,126 +10%   96 $293   $1,114,778 26
Jun 30, 1999 20 $23,369 -17%   96 $243   $1,138,147 27
Jul 1, 1999 19 $26,573 +14%   96 $277   $1,164,720 28
Jul 5, 1999 18 $75,621   +195% 111 $681   $1,443,716 32
Jul 6, 1999 18 $23,434 -69% -17% 111 $211   $1,467,150 33
Jul 7, 1999 18 $22,121 -6% -5% 111 $199   $1,489,271 34
Jul 8, 1999 18 $21,000 -5% -21% 111 $189   $1,510,271 35
Jul 12, 1999 19 $16,137   -79% 110 $147   $1,677,774 39

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jun 4, 1999 32 $205,872   15 $13,725   $205,872 1
Jun 11, 1999 28 $298,399 +45% 37 $8,065   $504,271 2
Jun 18, 1999 24 $317,998 +7% 67 $4,746   $822,269 3
Jun 25, 1999 24 $342,451 +8% 96 $3,567   $1,164,720 4
Jul 2, 1999 27 $346,215 +1% 111 $3,119   $1,510,935 5
Jul 9, 1999 34 $213,737 -38% 110 $1,943   $1,724,672 6
Jul 16, 1999 47 $93,901 -56% 61 $1,539   $1,818,573 7
Jul 23, 1999 51 $80,752 -14% 50 $1,615   $1,899,325 8
Jul 30, 1999 55 $53,233 -34% 35 $1,521   $1,952,558 9
Aug 6, 1999 66 $28,757 -46% 31 $928   $1,981,315 10

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 13,601-13,700) 13,607 $437,514
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 12,401-12,500) 12,471 $437,514
All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 7,701-7,800) 7,707 $437,514
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 11,401-11,500) 11,405 $437,514
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 7,201-7,300) 7,203 $437,514
All Time International Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 3,601-3,700) 3,686 $437,514
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,701-2,800) 2,750 $437,514
All Time International Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 501-600) 521 $437,514

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 12,301-12,400) 12,316 $2,598,224
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 11,101-11,200) 11,120 $2,598,224
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 6,601-6,700) 6,684 $2,598,224
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 10,501-10,600) 10,564 $2,598,224
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 6,501-6,600) 6,585 $2,598,224
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,131 $2,598,224
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,301-3,400) 3,355 $2,598,224
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 801-900) 822 $2,598,224