Sugar Hill (1994)

Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $18,272,447Details
International Box Office $151,467Details
Worldwide Box Office $18,423,914
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Metrics

Opening Weekend:$5,712,485 (31.3% of total gross)
Legs:3.20 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:99.2% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$10,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.8 times production budget)
Theater counts:845 opening theaters/859 max. theaters, 5.6 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $48,278,661

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,001-4,100) 4,071 $18,272,447
All Time International Box Office (Rank 16,901-17,000) 16,929 $151,467
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 5,701-5,800) 5,786 $18,423,914
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,426 $18,272,447
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,125 $151,467
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,801-1,900) 1,802 $18,423,914

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


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: February 25th, 1994 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox
MPAA Rating: R for intense drug related violence, graphic heroin use and strong language
Running Time: 123 minutes
Comparisons: vs. The Ultimate Gift
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Keywords: Mafia, Film Noir, Hood Film, Crime Thriller, Non-Chronological, Drug Dealer, Gangs, Set in New York, Set in New York City, Set in Harlem
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Thriller/Suspense
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production Countries: United States

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,001-4,100) 4,071 $18,272,447
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 3,201-3,300) 3,257 $48,278,661
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 3,401-3,500) 3,413 $18,272,447
Top 1994 Movies at the Domestic Box Office 76 $18,272,447
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,036 $18,272,447
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,588 $18,272,447
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,147 $18,272,447
All Time Domestic Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 301-400) 378 $18,272,447
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,426 $18,272,447
All Time Domestic Box Office for 20th Century Fox Movies (Rank 401-500) 415 $18,272,447

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Feb 25, 1994 3 $5,712,485   845 $6,760   $5,712,485 1
Mar 4, 1994 4 $3,458,511 -39% 859 $4,026   $10,566,233 2
Mar 11, 1994 10 $2,125,723 -39% 780 $2,725   $13,531,435 3
Mar 18, 1994 11 $1,298,199 -39% 647 $2,006   $15,457,159 4
Mar 25, 1994 11 $603,665 -53% 455 $1,327   $16,385,280 5
Apr 1, 1994 12 $367,334 -39% 249 $1,475   $16,976,643 6
Apr 8, 1994 16 $218,010 -41% 234 $932   $17,409,817 7
Apr 15, 1994 15 $177,425 -19% 177 $1,002   $17,674,970 8
Apr 22, 1994 14 $87,518 -51% 117 $748   $17,823,963 9
Apr 29, 1994 14 $69,430 -21% 106 $655   $17,922,481 10
May 6, 1994 12 $59,435 -14% 94 $632   $18,009,371 11
May 13, 1994 16 $46,832 -21% 81 $578   $18,077,686 12
May 20, 1994 16 $35,307 -25% 59 $598   $18,130,369 13
May 27, 1994 15 $35,623 +1% 34 $1,048   $18,178,193 14
Jun 3, 1994 16 $13,988 -61% 27 $518   $18,199,556 15
Jun 10, 1994 15 $12,573 -10% 25 $503   $18,219,465 16

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Feb 25, 1994 3 $7,107,722   845 $8,412   $7,107,722 1
Mar 4, 1994 5 $4,297,990 -40% 859 $5,003   $11,405,712 2
Mar 11, 1994 8 $2,753,248 -36% 780 $3,530   $14,158,960 3
Mar 18, 1994 7 $1,622,655 -41% 647 $2,508   $15,781,615 4
Mar 25, 1994 8 $827,694 -49% 455 $1,819   $16,609,309 5
Apr 1, 1994 11 $582,498 -30% 249 $2,339   $17,191,807 6
Apr 8, 1994 10 $305,738 -48% 234 $1,307   $17,497,545 7
Apr 15, 1994 12 $238,900 -22% 177 $1,350   $17,736,445 8
Apr 22, 1994 11 $116,606 -51% 117 $997   $17,853,051 9
Apr 29, 1994 11 $96,885 -17% 106 $914   $17,949,936 10
May 6, 1994 9 $80,918 -16% 94 $861   $18,030,854 11
May 13, 1994 13 $64,208 -21% 81 $793   $18,095,062 12
May 20, 1994 12 $47,508 -26% 59 $805   $18,142,570 13
May 27, 1994 11 $42,998 -9% 34 $1,265   $18,185,568 14
Jun 3, 1994 13 $21,324 -50% 27 $790   $18,206,892 15

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 16,901-17,000) 16,929 $151,467
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 15,601-15,700) 15,692 $151,467
All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 9,701-9,800) 9,717 $151,467
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 14,201-14,300) 14,300 $151,467
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 8,901-9,000) 8,912 $151,467
All Time International Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,374 $151,467
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,125 $151,467
All Time International Box Office for 20th Century Fox Movies (Rank 301-400) 370 $151,467

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 5,701-5,800) 5,786 $18,423,914
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 4,901-5,000) 4,941 $18,423,914
Top 1994 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office 77 $18,423,914
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 2,901-3,000) 2,990 $18,423,914
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 5,001-5,100) 5,028 $18,423,914
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 3,001-3,100) 3,049 $18,423,914
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 501-600) 525 $18,423,914
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,801-1,900) 1,802 $18,423,914
All Time Worldwide Box Office for 20th Century Fox Movies (Rank 401-500) 440 $18,423,914

Leading Cast

Wesley Snipes    Roemello Skuggs

Supporting Cast

Khandi Alexander    Ella Skuggs
Kimberly Russell    Chantal

Uncategorized

Ernie Hudson    Lolly Jonas
Abe Vigoda    Gus Molino
Vondie Curtis-Hall    Mark Doby
Steve Harris    Ricky Goggles
Theresa Randle    Melissa
Donald Faison    Kymie Damiels

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

Production and Technical Credits

Leon Ichaso    Director
Terence Blanchard    Composer
Barry Michael Cooper    Screenwriter

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Metrics

Opening Weekend:$5,712,485 (31.3% of total gross)
Legs:3.20 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:99.2% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$10,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.8 times production budget)
Theater counts:845 opening theaters/859 max. theaters, 5.6 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $48,278,661

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,001-4,100) 4,071 $18,272,447
All Time International Box Office (Rank 16,901-17,000) 16,929 $151,467
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 5,701-5,800) 5,786 $18,423,914
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,426 $18,272,447
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,125 $151,467
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,801-1,900) 1,802 $18,423,914

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


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: February 25th, 1994 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox
MPAA Rating: R for intense drug related violence, graphic heroin use and strong language
Running Time: 123 minutes
Comparisons: vs. The Ultimate Gift
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Mafia, Film Noir, Hood Film, Crime Thriller, Non-Chronological, Drug Dealer, Gangs, Set in New York, Set in New York City, Set in Harlem
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Thriller/Suspense
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production Countries: United States

Leading Cast

Wesley Snipes    Roemello Skuggs

Supporting Cast

Khandi Alexander    Ella Skuggs
Kimberly Russell    Chantal

Uncategorized

Ernie Hudson    Lolly Jonas
Abe Vigoda    Gus Molino
Vondie Curtis-Hall    Mark Doby
Steve Harris    Ricky Goggles
Theresa Randle    Melissa
Donald Faison    Kymie Damiels

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

Production and Technical Credits

Leon Ichaso    Director
Terence Blanchard    Composer
Barry Michael Cooper    Screenwriter

Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,001-4,100) 4,071 $18,272,447
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 3,201-3,300) 3,257 $48,278,661
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 3,401-3,500) 3,413 $18,272,447
Top 1994 Movies at the Domestic Box Office 76 $18,272,447
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,036 $18,272,447
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,588 $18,272,447
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,147 $18,272,447
All Time Domestic Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 301-400) 378 $18,272,447
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,426 $18,272,447
All Time Domestic Box Office for 20th Century Fox Movies (Rank 401-500) 415 $18,272,447

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Feb 25, 1994 3 $5,712,485   845 $6,760   $5,712,485 1
Mar 4, 1994 4 $3,458,511 -39% 859 $4,026   $10,566,233 2
Mar 11, 1994 10 $2,125,723 -39% 780 $2,725   $13,531,435 3
Mar 18, 1994 11 $1,298,199 -39% 647 $2,006   $15,457,159 4
Mar 25, 1994 11 $603,665 -53% 455 $1,327   $16,385,280 5
Apr 1, 1994 12 $367,334 -39% 249 $1,475   $16,976,643 6
Apr 8, 1994 16 $218,010 -41% 234 $932   $17,409,817 7
Apr 15, 1994 15 $177,425 -19% 177 $1,002   $17,674,970 8
Apr 22, 1994 14 $87,518 -51% 117 $748   $17,823,963 9
Apr 29, 1994 14 $69,430 -21% 106 $655   $17,922,481 10
May 6, 1994 12 $59,435 -14% 94 $632   $18,009,371 11
May 13, 1994 16 $46,832 -21% 81 $578   $18,077,686 12
May 20, 1994 16 $35,307 -25% 59 $598   $18,130,369 13
May 27, 1994 15 $35,623 +1% 34 $1,048   $18,178,193 14
Jun 3, 1994 16 $13,988 -61% 27 $518   $18,199,556 15
Jun 10, 1994 15 $12,573 -10% 25 $503   $18,219,465 16

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Feb 25, 1994 3 $7,107,722   845 $8,412   $7,107,722 1
Mar 4, 1994 5 $4,297,990 -40% 859 $5,003   $11,405,712 2
Mar 11, 1994 8 $2,753,248 -36% 780 $3,530   $14,158,960 3
Mar 18, 1994 7 $1,622,655 -41% 647 $2,508   $15,781,615 4
Mar 25, 1994 8 $827,694 -49% 455 $1,819   $16,609,309 5
Apr 1, 1994 11 $582,498 -30% 249 $2,339   $17,191,807 6
Apr 8, 1994 10 $305,738 -48% 234 $1,307   $17,497,545 7
Apr 15, 1994 12 $238,900 -22% 177 $1,350   $17,736,445 8
Apr 22, 1994 11 $116,606 -51% 117 $997   $17,853,051 9
Apr 29, 1994 11 $96,885 -17% 106 $914   $17,949,936 10
May 6, 1994 9 $80,918 -16% 94 $861   $18,030,854 11
May 13, 1994 13 $64,208 -21% 81 $793   $18,095,062 12
May 20, 1994 12 $47,508 -26% 59 $805   $18,142,570 13
May 27, 1994 11 $42,998 -9% 34 $1,265   $18,185,568 14
Jun 3, 1994 13 $21,324 -50% 27 $790   $18,206,892 15

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 16,901-17,000) 16,929 $151,467
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 15,601-15,700) 15,692 $151,467
All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 9,701-9,800) 9,717 $151,467
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 14,201-14,300) 14,300 $151,467
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 8,901-9,000) 8,912 $151,467
All Time International Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,374 $151,467
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,125 $151,467
All Time International Box Office for 20th Century Fox Movies (Rank 301-400) 370 $151,467

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 5,701-5,800) 5,786 $18,423,914
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 4,901-5,000) 4,941 $18,423,914
Top 1994 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office 77 $18,423,914
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 2,901-3,000) 2,990 $18,423,914
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 5,001-5,100) 5,028 $18,423,914
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 3,001-3,100) 3,049 $18,423,914
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 501-600) 525 $18,423,914
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,801-1,900) 1,802 $18,423,914
All Time Worldwide Box Office for 20th Century Fox Movies (Rank 401-500) 440 $18,423,914