Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $3,306,320 (42.8% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.34 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,117 opening theaters/1,118 max. theaters, 3.0 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $21,896,737 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 6,001-6,100) | 6,003 | $7,724,847 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 8,901-9,000) | 8,927 | $7,724,847 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,201-2,300) | 2,282 | $7,724,847 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,701-2,800) | 2,760 | $7,724,847 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | January 13th, 1989 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Video Release: | April 16th, 1995 by Live / Artisan |
| MPAA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 99 minutes |
| Comparisons: | Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Underwater, Action Horror, Creature Feature, Non-Chronological, Trapped, Rescue, Surprise Twist |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Horror |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Carolco Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 290 | $9,769,807 | Jan 13, 1989 | 3 |
| Martin Luther King (Opening, 3-Day) | 97 | $3,306,320 | Jan 13, 1989 | 3 |
| Martin Luther King (Opening, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 91 | $9,769,807 | Jan 13, 1989 | 3 |