Strictly Ballroom (1992)

Strictly Ballroom
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $11,738,000Details
International Box Office $830,391Details
Worldwide Box Office $12,568,391
OpusData ID: 34650100
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Synopsis

A top ballroom dancer pairs with a plain, left-footed local girl when his maverick style earns him the disdain of his more conventionally-minded colleagues. Together, the team gives it their all and makes dreams of the National Championship title come true.

Metrics

Legs:18.99 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:93.4% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $32,066,847

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 5,101-5,200) 5,190 $11,738,000
All Time International Box Office (Rank 12,301-12,400) 12,358 $830,391
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 7,201-7,300) 7,213 $12,568,391
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,071 $11,738,000
All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 2,401-2,500) 2,419 $830,391
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,399 $12,568,391

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


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: February 1st, 1993 (Wide) by Miramax
International Releases: August 21st, 1992 (Wide) (Australia)
December 18th, 1992 (Limited) (New Zealand)
May 1st, 2025 (Limited) (New Zealand)
Video Release: April 30th, 2013 by Lionsgate Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: PG for mild language and sensuality.
Running Time: 95 minutes
Franchise: The Red Curtain Trilogy
Comparisons: vs. Romeo+Juliet
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Keywords: Performing Arts, Dancing, Intertitle, Breaking the Fourth Wall, Posthumous Release, Underdog, Tournament, Romance, Non-Chronological, Ugly Duckling, Novel or Other Work Adapted by Author, Comedy Drama
Source:Based on Play
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: M & A Film, AFFC, Beyond Films
Production Countries: Australia
Languages: English, Spanish

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Never Wide Domestic 100 $11,738,000 Feb 1, 1993 0

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 5,101-5,200) 5,190 $11,738,000
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 4,201-4,300) 4,259 $32,066,847
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 4,401-4,500) 4,427 $11,738,000
Top-grossing movies at the domestic box office first released in 1993 98 $11,738,000
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Play Movies 95 $11,738,000
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 4,601-4,700) 4,644 $11,738,000
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 2,701-2,800) 2,770 $11,738,000
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,071 $11,738,000
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,110 $11,738,000
All Time Domestic Box Office for Miramax Movies 92 $11,738,000

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Mar 5, 1993 20 $588,900   75 $7,852   $1,447,129 5
Mar 12, 1993 18 $618,248 +5% 100 $6,182   $2,266,752 6

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Mar 5, 1993 20 $790,275   75 $10,537   $1,648,504 6

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date		 Opening
Weekend		 Opening
Weekend
Screens		 Maximum
Screens		 Theatrical
Engagements		 Total
Box Office		 Report
Date
Australia 8/21/1992 $0 0 4 6 $829,770 5/5/2021
New Zealand 12/18/1992 $0 0 0 0 $621 6/3/2025
 
International Total$830,391 6/3/2025

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 12,301-12,400) 12,358 $830,391
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 11,101-11,200) 11,168 $830,391
All Time International Box Office for Based on Play Movies (Rank 101-200) 131 $830,391
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 10,301-10,400) 10,367 $830,391
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 6,601-6,700) 6,608 $830,391
All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 2,401-2,500) 2,419 $830,391
All Time International Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 950 $830,391
All Time International Box Office for Miramax Movies (Rank 101-200) 125 $830,391

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 7,201-7,300) 7,213 $12,568,391
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 6,201-6,300) 6,201 $12,568,391
Top 1992 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office 85 $12,568,391
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Play Movies (Rank 101-200) 117 $12,568,391
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 6,301-6,400) 6,344 $12,568,391
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 3,801-3,900) 3,890 $12,568,391
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,399 $12,568,391
All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,203 $12,568,391
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Miramax Movies (Rank 101-200) 122 $12,568,391

Production and Technical Credits

Baz Luhrmann    Director
Baz Luhrmann    Screenwriter
Craig Pearce    Screenwriter
Andrew Bovell    Screenwriter

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for April 30th, 2013

April 30th, 2013

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Featured Blu-ray Review: Strictly Ballroom

April 29th, 2013

Baz Luhrmann started in theater but moved into movies with Strictly Ballroom. This film was made just over 20 years ago for $3 million, but became a smash hit in its native Australia earning $21.76 million. At the time, that was the third best box office in Australia for a homegrown hit, behind the first two Crocodile Dundee films. It also did quite well here earning $11.74 million, which is great for a limited release. A few years back, it was given a special edition DVD release, but this week it is coming out on Blu-ray for the first time. Has the film aged well? And is the Blu-ray worth picking up? More...

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Synopsis

A top ballroom dancer pairs with a plain, left-footed local girl when his maverick style earns him the disdain of his more conventionally-minded colleagues. Together, the team gives it their all and makes dreams of the National Championship title come true.

Metrics

Legs:18.99 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:93.4% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $32,066,847

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 5,101-5,200) 5,190 $11,738,000
All Time International Box Office (Rank 12,301-12,400) 12,358 $830,391
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 7,201-7,300) 7,213 $12,568,391
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,071 $11,738,000
All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 2,401-2,500) 2,419 $830,391
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,399 $12,568,391

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


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: February 1st, 1993 (Wide) by Miramax
International Releases: August 21st, 1992 (Wide) (Australia)
December 18th, 1992 (Limited) (New Zealand)
May 1st, 2025 (Limited) (New Zealand)
Video Release: April 30th, 2013 by Lionsgate Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: PG for mild language and sensuality.
Running Time: 95 minutes
Franchise: The Red Curtain Trilogy
Comparisons: vs. Romeo+Juliet
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Performing Arts, Dancing, Intertitle, Breaking the Fourth Wall, Posthumous Release, Underdog, Tournament, Romance, Non-Chronological, Ugly Duckling, Novel or Other Work Adapted by Author, Comedy Drama
Source:Based on Play
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: M & A Film, AFFC, Beyond Films
Production Countries: Australia
Languages: English, Spanish

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Never Wide Domestic 100 $11,738,000 Feb 1, 1993 0

Production and Technical Credits

Baz Luhrmann    Director
Baz Luhrmann    Screenwriter
Craig Pearce    Screenwriter
Andrew Bovell    Screenwriter

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for April 30th, 2013

April 30th, 2013

Like I mentioned last week, this week the biggest release on the home market is Silver Linings Playbook, while there are a couple other sizable releases, like Star Trek: The Next Generation: Season Three on Blu-ray. However, you quickly run into filler as you look down the list. Fortunately, Silver Linings Playbook is such a great movie that the Blu-ray Combo Pack would be Pick of the Week material, even during a busy week. It is not the only contender for that title. Even sight unseen, Kyatto-Ninden Teyandee Complete Series Megaset comes a close second, while Star Trek: The Next Generation: Season Three earned that title last week. More...

Featured Blu-ray Review: Strictly Ballroom

April 29th, 2013

Baz Luhrmann started in theater but moved into movies with Strictly Ballroom. This film was made just over 20 years ago for $3 million, but became a smash hit in its native Australia earning $21.76 million. At the time, that was the third best box office in Australia for a homegrown hit, behind the first two Crocodile Dundee films. It also did quite well here earning $11.74 million, which is great for a limited release. A few years back, it was given a special edition DVD release, but this week it is coming out on Blu-ray for the first time. Has the film aged well? And is the Blu-ray worth picking up? More...

2010 - Holiday Gift Guide - Part IV

December 17th, 2010

The final installment of our Holiday Gift Guide is here. Part I dealt with first run releases, Part II dealt with box sets and TV on DVD releases, while Part III dealt with limited releases, foreign releases, and classics. This week we look at everything else, including a few that I missed before. This will be far less organized than previous installments, which is saying something. However, at this point, with just a week until Christmas, we are getting close to panic levels when it comes to shopping. More...

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 5,101-5,200) 5,190 $11,738,000
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 4,201-4,300) 4,259 $32,066,847
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 4,401-4,500) 4,427 $11,738,000
Top-grossing movies at the domestic box office first released in 1993 98 $11,738,000
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Play Movies 95 $11,738,000
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 4,601-4,700) 4,644 $11,738,000
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 2,701-2,800) 2,770 $11,738,000
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,071 $11,738,000
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,110 $11,738,000
All Time Domestic Box Office for Miramax Movies 92 $11,738,000

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Mar 5, 1993 20 $588,900   75 $7,852   $1,447,129 5
Mar 12, 1993 18 $618,248 +5% 100 $6,182   $2,266,752 6

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Mar 5, 1993 20 $790,275   75 $10,537   $1,648,504 6

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date		 Opening
Weekend		 Opening
Weekend
Screens		 Maximum
Screens		 Theatrical
Engagements		 Total
Box Office		 Report
Date
Australia 8/21/1992 $0 0 4 6 $829,770 5/5/2021
New Zealand 12/18/1992 $0 0 0 0 $621 6/3/2025
 
International Total$830,391 6/3/2025

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 12,301-12,400) 12,358 $830,391
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 11,101-11,200) 11,168 $830,391
All Time International Box Office for Based on Play Movies (Rank 101-200) 131 $830,391
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 10,301-10,400) 10,367 $830,391
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 6,601-6,700) 6,608 $830,391
All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 2,401-2,500) 2,419 $830,391
All Time International Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 950 $830,391
All Time International Box Office for Miramax Movies (Rank 101-200) 125 $830,391

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 7,201-7,300) 7,213 $12,568,391
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 6,201-6,300) 6,201 $12,568,391
Top 1992 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office 85 $12,568,391
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Play Movies (Rank 101-200) 117 $12,568,391
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 6,301-6,400) 6,344 $12,568,391
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 3,801-3,900) 3,890 $12,568,391
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,399 $12,568,391
All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,203 $12,568,391
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Miramax Movies (Rank 101-200) 122 $12,568,391