Synopsis
Based on the controversial novel by author Rudolfo Anaya, BLESS ME, ULTIMA is a turbulent coming-of-age story about Antonio Marez, a young boy growing up in New Mexico during World War II. When a mysterious curandera named Ultima comes to live with his family, she teaches him about the power of the spiritual world. As their relationship grows, Antonio begins to question the strict Catholic doctrine that he has been taught by his parents. Through a series of mysterious and at times terrifying events Antonio must grapple with questions about his own destiny, the relationship between good vs. evil and ultimately how to reconcile Ultima's powers with those of the God of his church.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $470,109 (30.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.32 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 263 opening theaters/263 max. theaters, 1.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $2,067,895 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 8,401-8,500) | 8,404 | $1,559,556 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 14,101-14,200) | 14,101 | $1,559,556 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) | 1,320 | $1,559,556 |
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Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | February 22nd, 2013 (Limited) by Arenas Entertainment |
| Video Release: | September 17th, 2013 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment |
| MPAA Rating: | PG-13 for some violence and sexual references. (Rating bulletin 2175, 6/8/2011) |
| Running Time: | 106 minutes |
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| Keywords: | Coming of Age, Native Americans, Religious, World War II, Atheism |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Monkey Hill Films, Gran Via, Tenaja, Monarch Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English, Spanish |