Channel 4 and British Screen. Writer-director Figgis, who had spent much of his formative years in Newcastle, wrote the film with specific locations throughout the city in mind. Sting had also grown up in the city, and utilised his native accent for his role. When the project attracted financing from the U.S.-based Atlantic Releasing, it was suggested that the film be recast with American actors, after which Melanie Griffith and Tommy Lee Jones were cast in the roles of Kate and Cosmo, respectively. Filming Filming began in Newcastle upon Tyne on 6 July 1987. Release Box office Stormy Monday premiered in New York City on April 22, 1988, opening in two cinemas. Within four days, the film had grossed $49,343. It opened in Los Angeles the following week, on 29 April 1988. The film ultimately had a worldwide gross of $1,791,328. Reception Stormy Monday received a mixed to positive reception from critics. It holds a rating of 78% on Rotten Tomatoes from 18 reviews, with an average rating of 6.9/10. Home media MGM Home Entertainment released Stormy Monday on DVD in the United States on 17 September 2002. In 2018, Arrow Films released the film in two-disc DVD and Blu-ray combination set. Related works The film was followed by the ITV series Finney in 1994, starring David Morrissey as Finney in the years before Stormy Monday is set. Finney was also produced by Nigel Stafford-Clark. References External links Films set in Newcastle upon Tyne 1980s crime thriller films British neo-noir films 1988 films Films directed by Mike Figgis 1988 directorial debut films 1980s English-language films 1980s British films