Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $3,306,445 (25.9% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.86 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,265 opening theaters/1,268 max. theaters, 3.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $32,422,524 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 5,001-5,100) | 5,005 | $12,767,815 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 7,101-7,200) | 7,156 | $12,767,815 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | December 25th, 1996 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Video Release: | February 27th, 2001 by Paramount Home Video |
| MPAA Rating: | PG-13 on appeal for some sexual situations and brief strong language (previously rated R) |
| Running Time: | 129 minutes |
| Franchise: | Terms of Endearment |
| Comparisons: | Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Comedy Drama, Legacy Sequel, Dysfunctional Family, Death of a Son or Daughter, Generational Conflict, Narcotics, Autumn Years, Romance, May / December Romance, Relationships Gone Wrong, Prison, Terminal Illness, Life on the Outside, Aspiring Actress / Actor |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 458 | $5,809,354 | Jan 3, 1997 | 12 |
| Christmas (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 355 | $8,759,829 | Dec 27, 1996 | 5 |
| Christmas (Opening, 3-Day) | 117 | $3,306,445 | Dec 27, 1996 | 5 |
| Christmas (Opening, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 106 | $8,759,829 | Dec 27, 1996 | 5 |