 Saving Private Ryan was a critical and commercial success and is credited with contributing to a resurgence in America's interest in World War II. Old and new films, video games, and novels about the war enjoyed renewed popularity after its release. The film's use of desaturated colors, hand-held cameras, and tight angles has profoundly influenced subsequent films and video games. Saving Private Ryan was released in 2,463 theaters on July 24, 1998, and grossed $ 30.5 million on its opening weekend. The film grossed $ 216.5 million in North America and $ 265.3 million in other territories, bringing its worldwide total to $ 481.8 million and making it the highest-grossing domestic film of the year. Box Office Mojo estimates that the film sold over 45.74 million tickets in North America.
