Backdraft

Two feuding siblings carrying on a heroic family tradition as Chicago firefighters. But when a puzzling series of arson attacks is reported, they are forced to set aside their differences to solve the mystery surrounding these crimes.

Grosses

Domestic (100%)
$77,868,585
Summary Details
DistributorUniversal Pictures
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Opening$12,686,200
1,852 theaters
Release DateMay 24, 1991
MPAAR
Running Time2 hr 17 min
GenresAction Drama Mystery Thriller
In Release222 days/31 weeks
Widest Release1,983 theaters
DateRankWeekend %± LW TheatersChange AvgTo DateWeekend
May 24-261$12,686,200-1,852-$6,850$12,686,2001
May 24-27
Memorial Day wknd
1$15,723,480-1,852-$8,490$15,723,4801
May 31-Jun 21$9,118,395-28.1%1,859+7$4,905$28,249,5552
Jun 7-92$6,425,100-29.5%1,947+88$3,300$38,513,4903
Jun 14-163$5,205,375-19%1,983+36$2,625$46,639,3654
Jun 21-235$4,514,250-13.3%1,950-33$2,315$53,900,0705
Jun 28-306$3,630,565-19.6%1,829-121$1,985$59,743,8856
Jul 5-78$2,810,610-22.6%1,503-326$1,870$64,545,2707
Jul 12-1411$1,628,025-42.1%1,329-174$1,225$67,379,0858
Jul 19-2113$1,229,760-24.5%1,008-321$1,220$69,454,5359