 More theaters were added during the limited run, and on January 27, 1989, the film officially entered wide release.By the end of its opening weekend of wide release, the film had grossed $3,545,305, securing the number five position at the domestic box office with an overall domestic gross of $14,726,112.The film generated strong local interest in the state of Mississippi, resulting in sold-out showings in the first four days of wide release.