Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $15,723,480 (20.2% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.95 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 51.1% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,852 opening theaters/1,983 max. theaters, 6.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $199,387,958 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,101-1,200) | 1,122 | $77,868,585 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 1,401-1,500) | 1,483 | $74,500,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,201-1,300) | 1,282 | $152,368,585 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 201-300) | 266 | $77,868,585 |
| All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 301-400) | 329 | $74,500,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 201-300) | 297 | $152,368,585 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
Watch Now On
| iTunes: | iTunes |
| Google Play: | Google Play |
| Netflix: | Netflix |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | May 24th, 1991 (Wide) by Universal |
| Video Release: | June 28th, 2011 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPAA Rating: | R for language and a scene of sensuality. |
| Running Time: | 136 minutes |
| Franchise: | Backdraft |
| Comparisons: | vs. The Paper Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Firefighter, Arson, Crime Thriller, Government Corruption, Surprise Twist, Revenge, 1970s, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent, Set in Chicago, Death of a Sibling, Filmed in Chicago, IL, Filmed in Illinois, United States, Filmed in United States |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Trilogy Entertainment Group |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 329 | $7,336,957 | Jul 5, 1991 | 45 |
| Memorial Day (All Movies, 3-Day) | 97 | $15,723,480 | May 24, 1991 | 3 |
| Memorial Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 70 | $41,045,375 | May 24, 1991 | 3 |
| Memorial Day (Opening, 3-Day) | 55 | $15,723,480 | May 24, 1991 | 3 |
| Memorial Day (Opening, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 49 | $41,045,375 | May 24, 1991 | 3 |