Ronin (1998)

Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $41,610,884Details
International Box Office $29,081,217Details
Worldwide Box Office $70,692,101
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Metrics

Opening Weekend:$12,697,641 (30.5% of total gross)
Legs:3.28 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:58.9% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$55,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.3 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,487 opening theaters/2,487 max. theaters, 5.6 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $95,627,299

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: September 25th, 1998 (Wide) by MGM
Video Release: February 23rd, 1999 by MGM Video
MPAA Rating: R for strong violence and some language
Running Time: 121 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Everest
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Keywords: Film Noir
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Action
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: United Artists
Production Countries: United Kingdom
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Columbus Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 167 $10,961,657 Oct 9, 1998 17
Columbus Day (All Movies, 4-Day, Fri-Mon) 155 $5,333,290 Oct 9, 1998 17
Columbus Day (All Movies, 4-Day, Fri-Mon, Inflation Adjusted) 114 $12,497,410 Oct 9, 1998 17

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 25, 1998 2 $12,697,641   2,487 $5,106   $12,697,641 1
Oct 2, 1998 5 $7,202,968 -43% 2,487 $2,896   $23,881,479 2
Oct 9, 1998 7 $4,677,903 -35% 2,487 $1,881   $30,795,955 3
Oct 16, 1998 9 $2,803,564 -40% 1,982 $1,415   $35,431,139 4
Oct 23, 1998 12 $1,548,021 -45% 1,391 $1,113   $38,008,495 5
Oct 30, 1998 13 $1,124,695 -27% 1,341 $839   $39,703,745 6
Nov 6, 1998 21 $539,582 -52% 902 $598   $40,762,065 7
Nov 13, 1998 31 $173,456 -68% 277 $626   $41,176,523 8
Nov 20, 1998 41 $84,564 -51% 189 $447   $41,325,979 9
Nov 27, 1998 56 $28,925 -66% 66 $438   $41,389,316 10
Dec 4, 1998 50 $37,735 +30% 101 $374   $41,437,295 11
Dec 11, 1998 52 $29,099 -23% 74 $393   $41,486,957 12
Dec 18, 1998 53 $20,437 -30% 52 $393   $41,521,101 13
Jan 22, 1999 69 $1,805   6 $301   $41,583,205 18
Jan 29, 1999 59 $8,950 +396% 6 $1,492   $41,593,188 19
Feb 5, 1999 65 $5,622 -37% 6 $937   $41,603,420 20
Feb 12, 1999 68 $3,381 -40% 1 $3,381   $41,609,593 21

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Sep 25, 1998 2 $3,980,000     2,487 $1,600   $3,980,000 1
Sep 26, 1998 2 $5,280,000 +33%   2,487 $2,123   $9,260,000 2
Sep 27, 1998 2 $3,438,000 -35%   2,487 $1,382   $12,698,000 3
Sep 28, 1998 2 $971,327 -72%   2,487 $391   $13,669,968 4
Sep 29, 1998 2 $1,179,983 +21%   2,487 $474   $14,848,951 5
Sep 30, 1998 2 $978,540 -17%   2,487 $393   $15,827,491 6
Oct 1, 1998 2 $851,020 -13%   2,487 $342   $16,678,511 7
Oct 2, 1998 6 $2,040,000 +140% -49% 2,487 $820   $18,719,000 8
Oct 3, 1998 5 $3,170,000 +55% -40% 2,487 $1,275   $21,889,000 9
Oct 4, 1998 5 $1,978,000 -38% -42% 2,487 $795   $23,881,000 10
Oct 5, 1998 4 $519,163 -74% -47% 2,487 $209   $24,400,642 11
Oct 6, 1998 4 $668,412 +29% -43% 2,487 $269   $25,069,054 12
Oct 7, 1998 4 $523,656 -22% -46% 2,487 $211   $25,592,730 13
Oct 8, 1998 5 $525,342 n/c -38% 2,487 $211   $26,118,052 14
Oct 9, 1998 7 $1,300,000 +147% -36% 2,487 $523   $27,418,000 15
Oct 10, 1998 7 $2,075,000 +60% -35% 2,487 $834   $29,493,000 16
Oct 11, 1998 6 $1,302,955 -37% -34% 2,487 $524   $30,795,955 17
Oct 12, 1998 4 $655,387 -50% +26% 2,487 $264   $31,451,342 18
Oct 13, 1998 4 $429,581 -34% -36% 2,487 $173   $31,880,923 19
Oct 14, 1998 4 $384,772 -10% -27% 2,487 $155   $32,265,695 20
Oct 15, 1998 4 $361,880 -6% -31% 2,487 $146   $32,627,575 21
Oct 16, 1998 9 $750,000 +107% -42% 1,982 $378   $33,378,000 22
Oct 17, 1998 9 $1,150,000 +53% -45% 1,982 $580   $34,528,000 23
Oct 18, 1998 8 $774,000 -33% -41% 1,982 $391   $35,431,000 24
Oct 19, 1998 7 $237,603 -69% -64% 1,982 $120   $35,668,742 25
Oct 20, 1998 7 $286,921 +21% -33% 1,982 $145   $35,955,663 26
Oct 21, 1998 7 $242,649 -15% -37% 1,982 $122   $36,198,312 27
Oct 22, 1998 7 $262,162 +8% -28% 1,982 $132   $36,460,474 28
Oct 26, 1998 10 $123,270   -48% 1,391 $89   $38,131,765 32
Oct 27, 1998 10 $167,131 +36% -42% 1,391 $120   $38,298,896 33
Oct 28, 1998 10 $148,714 -11% -39% 1,391 $107   $38,442,610 34

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 25, 1998 2 $16,678,511   2,487 $6,706   $16,678,511 1
Oct 2, 1998 5 $9,439,541 -43% 2,487 $3,796   $26,118,052 2
Oct 9, 1998 6 $6,509,523 -31% 2,487 $2,617   $32,627,575 3
Oct 16, 1998 8 $3,832,899 -41% 1,982 $1,934   $36,460,474 4
Oct 23, 1998 12 $2,118,576 -45% 1,391 $1,523   $38,579,050 5
Oct 30, 1998 11 $1,643,433 -22% 1,341 $1,226   $40,222,483 6
Nov 6, 1998 21 $780,584 -53% 902 $865   $41,003,067 7
Nov 13, 1998 29 $238,348 -69% 277 $860   $41,241,415 8
Nov 20, 1998 42 $118,976 -50% 189 $630   $41,360,391 9
Nov 27, 1998 55 $39,169 -67% 66 $593   $41,399,560 10
Dec 4, 1998 44 $58,298 +49% 101 $577   $41,457,858 11
Dec 11, 1998 51 $42,806 -27% 74 $578   $41,500,664 12
Jan 22, 1999 60 $2,838   6 $473   $41,584,238 18
Jan 29, 1999 57 $13,560 +378% 6 $2,260   $41,597,798 19
Feb 5, 1999 59 $8,414 -38% 6 $1,402   $41,606,212 20

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


Weekly US Blu-ray Sales

DateRankUnits
this
Week
% ChangeTotal
Units
Spending
this
Week
Total
Spending
Weeks
in
Release
Jun 25, 2023142,877 2,877$68,933$68,9331,270

Our DVD and Blu-ray sales estimates are based on weekly retail surveys, which we use to build a weekly market share estimate for each title we are tracking. The market share is converted into a weekly sales estimate based on industry reports on the overall size of the market, including reports published in Media Play News.

For example, if our weekly retail survey estimates that a particular title sold 1% of all units that week, and the industry reports sales of 1,500,000 units in total, we will estimate 15,000 units were sold of that title. The consumer spending estimate is based on the average sales price for the title in the retailers we survey.

We refine our estimates from week to week as more data becomes available. In particular, we adjust weekly sales figures for the quarter once the total market estimates are published by the Digital Entertainment Group. Figures will therefore fluctuate each week, and totals for individual titles can go up or down as we update our estimates.

Because sales figures are estimated based on sampling, they will be more accurate for higher-selling titles.

Lead Ensemble Members

Robert De Niro    Sam
Jean Reno    Vincent
Natascha McElhone    Dierdre
Sean Bean    Spence
Stellan SkarsgĂ„rd    Gregor
Jonathan Pryce    Seamus

Supporting Cast

Skipp Sudduth    Larry
Michael Lonsdale    Jean-Pierre
Jan Triska    Dapper Gent
Ron Perkins    The Man with the Newspaper
Feodor Atkine    Mikhi
Bernard Bloch    Sergi
Dominic Gugliametti    Clown Iceskater
Alan Beckworth    Clown Iceskater
Daniel Breton    Sergi's Accomplice
Amidou Ben Messaoud    Man at Exchange
Tolsty Tolsty    The "Boss"
Gerard Moulevier    Tour Guide
Lionel Vitrant    The "Target"
Vincent Schmitt    Arles Messenger
Leopoldine Serre    Arles Little Girl
Lou Maraval    Arles Little Girl
Federic Schmalzbauer    German Tour Guide
Julia Maraval    Girl Hostage
Laurent Spielvogel    Tourist in Nice
Ron Hiatt    Fishmonger
Steve Suissa    Waiter in Nice
Katia Tchenko    Woman Hostage
Dyna Gauzy    Little Screaming Girl
Lilly-Fleur Pointeaux    Little Girl
Amanda Spencer    Little Girl
Dimitri Rafalsky    Russian Interpreter
Vladimir Tchernine    Russian Mechanic
Gerard Touratier    Ice Rink Security Guard
Cyril Prentout    Mikhi's Bodyguard
Henry Moati    Bartender
Christophe Maratier    Armed Police Officer
Pierre Forest    C.R.S. Captain

Cameos

Katarina Witt    Natacha Kirilova

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

Production and Technical Credits

John Frankenheimer    Director
J.D. Zeik    Screenwriter
Richard Weisz    Screenwriter
J.D. Zeik    Story Creator
Frank Mancuso, Jr.    Producer
Paul Kelmenson    Executive Producer
Michael Z. Hanan    Production Designer
Tony Gibbs    Editor
Elia Cmiral    Composer
Robert Fraisse    Director of Photography
Ethel Winant    Associate Producer
Michel Cheyko    Assistant Director
Derek Kavanagh    Unit Production Manager
Claude Albouze    Unit Production Manager
Gerard Viard    Art Director
Robert Le Corre    Set Decorator
Georges Demetrau    Visual Effects Designer
May Routh    Costume Designer
Bernard Bats    Sound Mixer
Rich Rogers    Re-recording Mixer
Rick Alexander    Re-recording Mixer
Mike Le-Mare    Supervising Sound Editor
Robert Fitzgerald    Sound Effects Editor
Steve Livingston    Sound Effects Editor
Steward Nelson    Sound Effects Editor
Mike Le-Mare    Sound Designer
Paul Le Marinel    Make up
Fabienne Bressan    Hairstylist
Jean-Charles Bachelier    Hairstylist
Garry Hood    Special Make-up Effects
Mike Flicker    Music Editor
Amanda Mackey Johnson*    Casting Director
Cathy Sandrich    Casting Director
Sue Jones    Casting Director
Joe Dunne    Stunt Coordinator
Dominique Fouassier    Stunts

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:$12,697,641 (30.5% of total gross)
Legs:3.28 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:58.9% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$55,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.3 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,487 opening theaters/2,487 max. theaters, 5.6 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $95,627,299

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists


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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: September 25th, 1998 (Wide) by MGM
Video Release: February 23rd, 1999 by MGM Video
MPAA Rating: R for strong violence and some language
Running Time: 121 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Everest
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Film Noir
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Action
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: United Artists
Production Countries: United Kingdom
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Columbus Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 167 $10,961,657 Oct 9, 1998 17
Columbus Day (All Movies, 4-Day, Fri-Mon) 155 $5,333,290 Oct 9, 1998 17
Columbus Day (All Movies, 4-Day, Fri-Mon, Inflation Adjusted) 114 $12,497,410 Oct 9, 1998 17

Lead Ensemble Members

Robert De Niro    Sam
Jean Reno    Vincent
Natascha McElhone    Dierdre
Sean Bean    Spence
Stellan SkarsgĂ„rd    Gregor
Jonathan Pryce    Seamus

Supporting Cast

Skipp Sudduth    Larry
Michael Lonsdale    Jean-Pierre
Jan Triska    Dapper Gent
Ron Perkins    The Man with the Newspaper
Feodor Atkine    Mikhi
Bernard Bloch    Sergi
Dominic Gugliametti    Clown Iceskater
Alan Beckworth    Clown Iceskater
Daniel Breton    Sergi's Accomplice
Amidou Ben Messaoud    Man at Exchange
Tolsty Tolsty    The "Boss"
Gerard Moulevier    Tour Guide
Lionel Vitrant    The "Target"
Vincent Schmitt    Arles Messenger
Leopoldine Serre    Arles Little Girl
Lou Maraval    Arles Little Girl
Federic Schmalzbauer    German Tour Guide
Julia Maraval    Girl Hostage
Laurent Spielvogel    Tourist in Nice
Ron Hiatt    Fishmonger
Steve Suissa    Waiter in Nice
Katia Tchenko    Woman Hostage
Dyna Gauzy    Little Screaming Girl
Lilly-Fleur Pointeaux    Little Girl
Amanda Spencer    Little Girl
Dimitri Rafalsky    Russian Interpreter
Vladimir Tchernine    Russian Mechanic
Gerard Touratier    Ice Rink Security Guard
Cyril Prentout    Mikhi's Bodyguard
Henry Moati    Bartender
Christophe Maratier    Armed Police Officer
Pierre Forest    C.R.S. Captain

Cameos

Katarina Witt    Natacha Kirilova

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

Production and Technical Credits

John Frankenheimer    Director
J.D. Zeik    Screenwriter
Richard Weisz    Screenwriter
J.D. Zeik    Story Creator
Frank Mancuso, Jr.    Producer
Paul Kelmenson    Executive Producer
Michael Z. Hanan    Production Designer
Tony Gibbs    Editor
Elia Cmiral    Composer
Robert Fraisse    Director of Photography
Ethel Winant    Associate Producer
Michel Cheyko    Assistant Director
Derek Kavanagh    Unit Production Manager
Claude Albouze    Unit Production Manager
Gerard Viard    Art Director
Robert Le Corre    Set Decorator
Georges Demetrau    Visual Effects Designer
May Routh    Costume Designer
Bernard Bats    Sound Mixer
Rich Rogers    Re-recording Mixer
Rick Alexander    Re-recording Mixer
Mike Le-Mare    Supervising Sound Editor
Robert Fitzgerald    Sound Effects Editor
Steve Livingston    Sound Effects Editor
Steward Nelson    Sound Effects Editor
Mike Le-Mare    Sound Designer
Paul Le Marinel    Make up
Fabienne Bressan    Hairstylist
Jean-Charles Bachelier    Hairstylist
Garry Hood    Special Make-up Effects
Mike Flicker    Music Editor
Amanda Mackey Johnson*    Casting Director
Cathy Sandrich    Casting Director
Sue Jones    Casting Director
Joe Dunne    Stunt Coordinator
Dominique Fouassier    Stunts

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

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 25, 1998 2 $12,697,641   2,487 $5,106   $12,697,641 1
Oct 2, 1998 5 $7,202,968 -43% 2,487 $2,896   $23,881,479 2
Oct 9, 1998 7 $4,677,903 -35% 2,487 $1,881   $30,795,955 3
Oct 16, 1998 9 $2,803,564 -40% 1,982 $1,415   $35,431,139 4
Oct 23, 1998 12 $1,548,021 -45% 1,391 $1,113   $38,008,495 5
Oct 30, 1998 13 $1,124,695 -27% 1,341 $839   $39,703,745 6
Nov 6, 1998 21 $539,582 -52% 902 $598   $40,762,065 7
Nov 13, 1998 31 $173,456 -68% 277 $626   $41,176,523 8
Nov 20, 1998 41 $84,564 -51% 189 $447   $41,325,979 9
Nov 27, 1998 56 $28,925 -66% 66 $438   $41,389,316 10
Dec 4, 1998 50 $37,735 +30% 101 $374   $41,437,295 11
Dec 11, 1998 52 $29,099 -23% 74 $393   $41,486,957 12
Dec 18, 1998 53 $20,437 -30% 52 $393   $41,521,101 13
Jan 22, 1999 69 $1,805   6 $301   $41,583,205 18
Jan 29, 1999 59 $8,950 +396% 6 $1,492   $41,593,188 19
Feb 5, 1999 65 $5,622 -37% 6 $937   $41,603,420 20
Feb 12, 1999 68 $3,381 -40% 1 $3,381   $41,609,593 21

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Sep 25, 1998 2 $3,980,000     2,487 $1,600   $3,980,000 1
Sep 26, 1998 2 $5,280,000 +33%   2,487 $2,123   $9,260,000 2
Sep 27, 1998 2 $3,438,000 -35%   2,487 $1,382   $12,698,000 3
Sep 28, 1998 2 $971,327 -72%   2,487 $391   $13,669,968 4
Sep 29, 1998 2 $1,179,983 +21%   2,487 $474   $14,848,951 5
Sep 30, 1998 2 $978,540 -17%   2,487 $393   $15,827,491 6
Oct 1, 1998 2 $851,020 -13%   2,487 $342   $16,678,511 7
Oct 2, 1998 6 $2,040,000 +140% -49% 2,487 $820   $18,719,000 8
Oct 3, 1998 5 $3,170,000 +55% -40% 2,487 $1,275   $21,889,000 9
Oct 4, 1998 5 $1,978,000 -38% -42% 2,487 $795   $23,881,000 10
Oct 5, 1998 4 $519,163 -74% -47% 2,487 $209   $24,400,642 11
Oct 6, 1998 4 $668,412 +29% -43% 2,487 $269   $25,069,054 12
Oct 7, 1998 4 $523,656 -22% -46% 2,487 $211   $25,592,730 13
Oct 8, 1998 5 $525,342 n/c -38% 2,487 $211   $26,118,052 14
Oct 9, 1998 7 $1,300,000 +147% -36% 2,487 $523   $27,418,000 15
Oct 10, 1998 7 $2,075,000 +60% -35% 2,487 $834   $29,493,000 16
Oct 11, 1998 6 $1,302,955 -37% -34% 2,487 $524   $30,795,955 17
Oct 12, 1998 4 $655,387 -50% +26% 2,487 $264   $31,451,342 18
Oct 13, 1998 4 $429,581 -34% -36% 2,487 $173   $31,880,923 19
Oct 14, 1998 4 $384,772 -10% -27% 2,487 $155   $32,265,695 20
Oct 15, 1998 4 $361,880 -6% -31% 2,487 $146   $32,627,575 21
Oct 16, 1998 9 $750,000 +107% -42% 1,982 $378   $33,378,000 22
Oct 17, 1998 9 $1,150,000 +53% -45% 1,982 $580   $34,528,000 23
Oct 18, 1998 8 $774,000 -33% -41% 1,982 $391   $35,431,000 24
Oct 19, 1998 7 $237,603 -69% -64% 1,982 $120   $35,668,742 25
Oct 20, 1998 7 $286,921 +21% -33% 1,982 $145   $35,955,663 26
Oct 21, 1998 7 $242,649 -15% -37% 1,982 $122   $36,198,312 27
Oct 22, 1998 7 $262,162 +8% -28% 1,982 $132   $36,460,474 28
Oct 26, 1998 10 $123,270   -48% 1,391 $89   $38,131,765 32
Oct 27, 1998 10 $167,131 +36% -42% 1,391 $120   $38,298,896 33
Oct 28, 1998 10 $148,714 -11% -39% 1,391 $107   $38,442,610 34

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 25, 1998 2 $16,678,511   2,487 $6,706   $16,678,511 1
Oct 2, 1998 5 $9,439,541 -43% 2,487 $3,796   $26,118,052 2
Oct 9, 1998 6 $6,509,523 -31% 2,487 $2,617   $32,627,575 3
Oct 16, 1998 8 $3,832,899 -41% 1,982 $1,934   $36,460,474 4
Oct 23, 1998 12 $2,118,576 -45% 1,391 $1,523   $38,579,050 5
Oct 30, 1998 11 $1,643,433 -22% 1,341 $1,226   $40,222,483 6
Nov 6, 1998 21 $780,584 -53% 902 $865   $41,003,067 7
Nov 13, 1998 29 $238,348 -69% 277 $860   $41,241,415 8
Nov 20, 1998 42 $118,976 -50% 189 $630   $41,360,391 9
Nov 27, 1998 55 $39,169 -67% 66 $593   $41,399,560 10
Dec 4, 1998 44 $58,298 +49% 101 $577   $41,457,858 11
Dec 11, 1998 51 $42,806 -27% 74 $578   $41,500,664 12
Jan 22, 1999 60 $2,838   6 $473   $41,584,238 18
Jan 29, 1999 57 $13,560 +378% 6 $2,260   $41,597,798 19
Feb 5, 1999 59 $8,414 -38% 6 $1,402   $41,606,212 20

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


Weekly US Blu-ray Sales

DateRankUnits
this
Week
% ChangeTotal
Units
Spending
this
Week
Total
Spending
Weeks
in
Release
Jun 25, 2023142,877 2,877$68,933$68,9331,270

Our DVD and Blu-ray sales estimates are based on weekly retail surveys, which we use to build a weekly market share estimate for each title we are tracking. The market share is converted into a weekly sales estimate based on industry reports on the overall size of the market, including reports published in Media Play News.

For example, if our weekly retail survey estimates that a particular title sold 1% of all units that week, and the industry reports sales of 1,500,000 units in total, we will estimate 15,000 units were sold of that title. The consumer spending estimate is based on the average sales price for the title in the retailers we survey.

We refine our estimates from week to week as more data becomes available. In particular, we adjust weekly sales figures for the quarter once the total market estimates are published by the Digital Entertainment Group. Figures will therefore fluctuate each week, and totals for individual titles can go up or down as we update our estimates.

Because sales figures are estimated based on sampling, they will be more accurate for higher-selling titles.