A Most Wanted Man (2014)

A Most Wanted Man poster
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $17,237,855Details
International Box Office $18,831,035Details
Worldwide Box Office $36,068,890
Home Market Performance
Est. Domestic DVD Sales $1,626,125 Details
Est. Domestic Blu-ray Sales $727,282 Details
Total Est. Domestic Video Sales $2,353,407
OpusData ID: 202630100
Further financial details...

Synopsis

Hamburg, Germany: 2012. A mysterious, tortured and near-dead half-Chechen, half-Russian man on the run arrives in the city’s Islamic community desperate for help and looking to recover his late Russian father’s ill-gotten fortune. Nothing about this young man seems to add up; is he a victim or a thief or, worse still, an extremist intent on destruction? Drawn into this web of intrigue are a banker and a young female lawyer who is determined to defend the defenseless. All the while, they are being watched by the brilliant, roguish chief of a covert German spy unit, who fights to put the pieces together as the clock ticks.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$2,686,526 (15.6% of total gross)
Legs:5.32 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:47.8% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$15,000,000 (worldwide box office is 2.4 times production budget)
Theater counts:361 opening theaters/808 max. theaters, 5.7 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $23,862,935

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,301-4,400) 4,312 $17,237,855
All Time International Box Office (Rank 3,801-3,900) 3,856 $18,831,035
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,001-4,100) 4,040 $36,068,890
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 101-200) 152 $17,237,855
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,565 $17,237,855
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,022 $18,831,035
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,247 $36,068,890

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: July 25th, 2014 (Limited) by Roadside Attractions
International Releases: August 1st, 2014 (Wide) (Australia)
Video Release: November 4th, 2014 by Lionsgate Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R for language.
(Rating bulletin 2326, 6/11/2014)
Running Time: 121 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Arbitrage
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Posthumous Release, Terrorism, Secret Police, Government Corruption, Surprise Twist, Muslims, Lawyers, Human Rights, C.I.A., Immigration, Tortured for Information, Inheritance, Intertitle, Prologue, Confidential Informant, Digital Cinematography, Political Thriller
Source:Based on Fiction Book/Short Story
Genre:Thriller/Suspense
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Lionsgate, Demarest Films, FilmNation Entertainment, Senator Film, Ink Factory, Amusement Park
Production Countries: United Kingdom
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Biggest 3rd Weekend Limited Release 80 $2,199,120 Aug 8, 2014 17
Biggest 2nd Weekend Limited Release 22 $3,240,980 Aug 1, 2014 10
Biggest Opening Weekend Limited Release 28 $2,686,526 Jul 25, 2014 3

Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,301-4,400) 4,312 $17,237,855
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 4,801-4,900) 4,847 $23,862,935
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 3,601-3,700) 3,612 $17,237,855
Top-grossing movies at the domestic box office first released in 2014 (Rank 101-200) 113 $17,237,855
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 101-200) 152 $17,237,855
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 101-200) 186 $23,862,935
Top 2014 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office 8 $17,237,855
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 948 $17,237,855
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 3,801-3,900) 3,818 $17,237,855
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 2,201-2,300) 2,281 $17,237,855
All Time Domestic Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 401-500) 409 $17,237,855
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,565 $17,237,855
All Time Domestic Box Office for Roadside Attractions Movies 6 $17,237,855

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jul 25, 2014 10 $2,686,526   361 $7,442   $2,686,526 1
Aug 1, 2014 10 $3,240,980 +21% 726 $4,464   $6,975,629 2
Aug 8, 2014 12 $2,199,120 -32% 808 $2,722   $10,411,353 3
Aug 15, 2014 15 $1,256,386 -43% 644 $1,951   $12,645,064 4
Aug 22, 2014 16 $853,510 -32% 433 $1,971   $14,043,499 5
Aug 29, 2014 24 $656,451 -23% 333 $1,971   $14,993,132 6
Sep 5, 2014 19 $573,563 -13% 421 $1,362   $15,920,652 7
Sep 12, 2014 20 $443,857 -23% 397 $1,118   $16,610,709 8
Sep 19, 2014 34 $136,458 -69% 193 $707   $16,920,905 9
Sep 26, 2014 38 $71,212 -48% 116 $614   $17,053,959 10
Oct 3, 2014 48 $35,780 -50% 54 $663   $17,132,584 11
Oct 10, 2014 66 $20,932 -41% 28 $748   $17,173,386 12
Oct 17, 2014 72 $13,543 -35% 23 $589   $17,198,888 13
Oct 24, 2014 68 $14,937 +10% 13 $1,149   $17,220,643 14
Oct 31, 2014 79 $6,211 -58% 12 $518   $17,231,449 15
Nov 7, 2014 87 $2,427 -61% 8 $303   $17,237,244 16

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Jul 25, 2014 11 $716,331     361 $1,984   $716,331 1
Jul 26, 2014 10 $1,142,121 +59%   361 $3,164   $1,858,452 2
Jul 27, 2014 10 $828,074 -27%   361 $2,294   $2,686,526 3
Sep 1, 2014 - $208,628     333 $627   $15,201,760 39

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jul 25, 2014 12 $3,734,649   361 $10,345   $3,734,649 1
Aug 1, 2014 10 $4,477,584 +20% 726 $6,167   $8,212,233 2
Aug 8, 2014 13 $3,176,445 -29% 801 $3,966   $11,388,678 3
Aug 15, 2014 15 $1,801,311 -43% 644 $2,797   $13,189,989 4
Aug 22, 2014 18 $1,146,692 -36% 644 $1,781   $14,336,681 5
Aug 29, 2014 22 $1,010,408 -12% 333 $3,034   $15,347,089 6
Sep 5, 2014 18 $819,763 -19% 421 $1,947   $16,166,852 7
Sep 12, 2014 19 $617,595 -25% 397 $1,556   $16,784,447 8
Sep 19, 2014 33 $198,300 -68% 194 $1,022   $16,982,747 9
Sep 26, 2014 38 $114,057 -42% 116 $983   $17,096,804 10
Oct 3, 2014 49 $55,183 -52% 54 $1,022   $17,151,987 11
Oct 10, 2014 64 $32,891 -40% 28 $1,175   $17,185,345 12
Oct 17, 2014 69 $20,361 -38% 23 $885   $17,205,706 13
Oct 24, 2014 69 $19,532 -4% 16 $1,221   $17,225,238 14
Oct 31, 2014 76 $9,579 -51% 12 $798   $17,234,817 15
Nov 7, 2014 77 $3,038 -68% 8 $380   $17,237,855 16

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date		 Opening
Weekend		 Opening
Weekend
Screens		 Maximum
Screens		 Theatrical
Engagements		 Total
Box Office		 Report
Date
Australia 8/1/2014 $0 0 42 182 $1,289,738 10/11/2017
 
Rest of World $17,541,297
 
International Total$18,831,035 10/11/2017

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 3,801-3,900) 3,856 $18,831,035
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,107 $18,831,035
Top 2014 Movies at the International Box Office (Rank 101-200) 145 $18,831,035
All Time International Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 701-800) 733 $18,831,035
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 3,201-3,300) 3,207 $18,831,035
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,909 $18,831,035
All Time International Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 301-400) 363 $18,831,035
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,022 $18,831,035
All Time International Box Office for Roadside Attractions Movies 7 $18,831,035

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,001-4,100) 4,040 $36,068,890
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 3,201-3,300) 3,277 $36,068,890
Top 2014 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 101-200) 149 $36,068,890
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 801-900) 823 $36,068,890
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 3,401-3,500) 3,472 $36,068,890
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,076 $36,068,890
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 301-400) 373 $36,068,890
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,247 $36,068,890
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Roadside Attractions Movies 4 $36,068,890

Weekly US DVD Sales

DateRankUnits
this
Week		% ChangeTotal
Units		Spending
this
Week		Total
Spending		Weeks
in
Release
Nov 9, 20141129,207 29,207$448,620$448,6201

Weekly US Blu-ray Sales

DateRankUnits
this
Week		% ChangeTotal
Units		Spending
this
Week		Total
Spending		Weeks
in
Release
Nov 9, 20141014,335 14,335$273,373$273,3731

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Leading Cast

Philip Seymour Hoffman    Gunter Bachmann
Rachel McAdams    Annabel Richter
Willem Dafoe    Thomas Brue
Robin Wright    Martha Sullivan

Supporting Cast

Grigory Dobrygin    Issa Karpov
Homayoun Ershadi    Dr. Faisal Abdullah
Nina Hoss    Irna Frey
Daniel Brühl    Maximilian
Kostja Ullmann    Rasheed
Vicky Krieps    Niki

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Anton Corbijn    Director
John Le Carre    Story Creator
Andrew Bovell    Screenwriter
Stephen Cornwell    Producer
Gail Egan    Producer
Malte Grunert    Producer
Simon Cornwell    Producer
Andrea Calderwood    Producer
John Le Carre    Executive Producer
Tessa Ross    Executive Producer
Sam Englebardt    Executive Producer
William D. Johnson    Executive Producer
Helge Sasse    Co-Producer
Solveig Fina    Co-Producer
Benoit Delhomme    Director of Photography
Herbert Gronemeyer    Composer
Sebastian Krawinkel    Production Designer
Claire Simpson    Editor
Nicole Fischnaller    Costume Designer
Sharon Martin    Make-up and Hair Designer
Arno Neubauer    Line Producer
Jina Jay    Casting Director
Simone Bar    Casting Director

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for November 4th, 2014

November 5th, 2014

Christmas shopping season is definitely here. This week there is a flood of Christmas releases, as well as full-series TV on DVD Megasets. On the other hand, there isn't a flood of contenders for Pick of the Week. The biggest release of the week is Maleficent and I really liked the movie more than the average critic, but I don't think the DVD or Blu-ray Combo Pack is Pick of the Week material. A Most Wanted Man is a better movie, but the DVD or Blu-ray release is weak. The same is true of Land Ho! on Blu-ray Combo Pack and The One I Love on DVD or Blu-ray. I haven't seen White Collar: Season 5 yet, but given the previous seasons, the DVD is Pick of the Week contender. I'm going with that selection and hopefully when the DVD arrives I won't regret that decision. More...

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November 4th, 2014

A Most Wanted Man is famous for a really negative reason. It is one of the last films starring Philip Seymour Hoffman released after his untimely death. It earned incredible reviews and did really well at the box office for a limited release, but it wasn't able to break into truly wide releases. Is the movie as good as its reviews? Or were critics quick to praise the film for its significance in Philip Seymour Hoffman's life? More...

Per Theater Chart: Lovely and Strange

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August 12th, 2014

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August 6th, 2014

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Weekend Estimates: Guardians Go Big, Up Opens Okay

August 3rd, 2014

Guardians of the Galaxy poster

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Magic in the Moonlight poster

Magic in the Moonlight led the way on the per theater chart with an average of $24,241 in 17 theaters, which is great for most films, but not as strong as some of Woody Allen's more recent releases. Arguably, Boyhood's weekend was much stronger, as it earned an average of $16,466 in 107 theaters. At this point, I'm not sure how long it will last in theaters, but it has already earned at least a measure of mainstream success. The overall number one film, Lucy, was the only other film in the $10,000 club with an average of $13,835. More...

Weekend Wrap-Up: New Releases Sparkle

July 29th, 2014

Lucy poster

There were two truly wide new releases that came out this weekend, and both of them did very well. In fact, Hercules placed second and earned as much as some people predicted Lucy would earn while placing first. Lucy topped the high end of expectations and unless its legs are really short, will easily become a surprise $100 million hit. This helped the overall box office rise 3.7% from last weekend up to $155 million, which is a pleasant surprise. Unfortunately, the weekend total was still down 10% from this weekend last year, meaning the 2014 slump continues. It has gotten so bad that 2014 is now behind 2013 by 6.1% at $6.01 billion to $6.40 billion. Next weekend should finally end the slump, but it might be too late to save 2014 overall. More...

Weekend Estimates: Hercules No Match for Lucy

July 27th, 2014

Lucy poster

This weekend’s boys versus girls box office match-up has proven to be a triumph for the girls, with Lucy enjoying a decisive win over Hercules. The Scarlett Johansson/Luc Besson sci-fi thriller will post an opening around $44 million, according to Universal’s Sunday estimate, which is almost exactly 50% more than the $29 million debut projected for Hercules. The difference in budgets between the two films is even starker with Hercules clocking in at around $100 million, and Lucy reportedly closer to $40 million. More...

Limited Releases: Most Wanted Limited Releases

July 25th, 2014

A Most Wanted Man poster

There are not a lot of great limited releases on this week's list. There are a few films that are earning overwhelmingly positive reviews; however, there are just as many films on this list that have no reviews. The best film is arguably A Most Wanted Man, but its high theater count might hurt its changes on the per theater chart. Happy Christmas is earning better than average buzz, but it is also playing on Video on Demand, so its theatrical numbers are less important. Also... Christmas in July? More...


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Synopsis

Hamburg, Germany: 2012. A mysterious, tortured and near-dead half-Chechen, half-Russian man on the run arrives in the city’s Islamic community desperate for help and looking to recover his late Russian father’s ill-gotten fortune. Nothing about this young man seems to add up; is he a victim or a thief or, worse still, an extremist intent on destruction? Drawn into this web of intrigue are a banker and a young female lawyer who is determined to defend the defenseless. All the while, they are being watched by the brilliant, roguish chief of a covert German spy unit, who fights to put the pieces together as the clock ticks.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$2,686,526 (15.6% of total gross)
Legs:5.32 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:47.8% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$15,000,000 (worldwide box office is 2.4 times production budget)
Theater counts:361 opening theaters/808 max. theaters, 5.7 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $23,862,935

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,301-4,400) 4,312 $17,237,855
All Time International Box Office (Rank 3,801-3,900) 3,856 $18,831,035
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,001-4,100) 4,040 $36,068,890
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 101-200) 152 $17,237,855
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,565 $17,237,855
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,022 $18,831,035
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,247 $36,068,890

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: July 25th, 2014 (Limited) by Roadside Attractions
International Releases: August 1st, 2014 (Wide) (Australia)
Video Release: November 4th, 2014 by Lionsgate Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R for language.
(Rating bulletin 2326, 6/11/2014)
Running Time: 121 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Arbitrage
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Posthumous Release, Terrorism, Secret Police, Government Corruption, Surprise Twist, Muslims, Lawyers, Human Rights, C.I.A., Immigration, Tortured for Information, Inheritance, Intertitle, Prologue, Confidential Informant, Digital Cinematography, Political Thriller
Source:Based on Fiction Book/Short Story
Genre:Thriller/Suspense
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Lionsgate, Demarest Films, FilmNation Entertainment, Senator Film, Ink Factory, Amusement Park
Production Countries: United Kingdom
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Biggest 3rd Weekend Limited Release 80 $2,199,120 Aug 8, 2014 17
Biggest 2nd Weekend Limited Release 22 $3,240,980 Aug 1, 2014 10
Biggest Opening Weekend Limited Release 28 $2,686,526 Jul 25, 2014 3

Leading Cast

Philip Seymour Hoffman    Gunter Bachmann
Rachel McAdams    Annabel Richter
Willem Dafoe    Thomas Brue
Robin Wright    Martha Sullivan

Supporting Cast

Grigory Dobrygin    Issa Karpov
Homayoun Ershadi    Dr. Faisal Abdullah
Nina Hoss    Irna Frey
Daniel Brühl    Maximilian
Kostja Ullmann    Rasheed
Vicky Krieps    Niki

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Anton Corbijn    Director
John Le Carre    Story Creator
Andrew Bovell    Screenwriter
Stephen Cornwell    Producer
Gail Egan    Producer
Malte Grunert    Producer
Simon Cornwell    Producer
Andrea Calderwood    Producer
John Le Carre    Executive Producer
Tessa Ross    Executive Producer
Sam Englebardt    Executive Producer
William D. Johnson    Executive Producer
Helge Sasse    Co-Producer
Solveig Fina    Co-Producer
Benoit Delhomme    Director of Photography
Herbert Gronemeyer    Composer
Sebastian Krawinkel    Production Designer
Claire Simpson    Editor
Nicole Fischnaller    Costume Designer
Sharon Martin    Make-up and Hair Designer
Arno Neubauer    Line Producer
Jina Jay    Casting Director
Simone Bar    Casting Director

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for November 4th, 2014

November 5th, 2014

Christmas shopping season is definitely here. This week there is a flood of Christmas releases, as well as full-series TV on DVD Megasets. On the other hand, there isn't a flood of contenders for Pick of the Week. The biggest release of the week is Maleficent and I really liked the movie more than the average critic, but I don't think the DVD or Blu-ray Combo Pack is Pick of the Week material. A Most Wanted Man is a better movie, but the DVD or Blu-ray release is weak. The same is true of Land Ho! on Blu-ray Combo Pack and The One I Love on DVD or Blu-ray. I haven't seen White Collar: Season 5 yet, but given the previous seasons, the DVD is Pick of the Week contender. I'm going with that selection and hopefully when the DVD arrives I won't regret that decision. More...

Featured Blu-ray / DVD Review: A Most Wanted Man

November 4th, 2014

A Most Wanted Man is famous for a really negative reason. It is one of the last films starring Philip Seymour Hoffman released after his untimely death. It earned incredible reviews and did really well at the box office for a limited release, but it wasn't able to break into truly wide releases. Is the movie as good as its reviews? Or were critics quick to praise the film for its significance in Philip Seymour Hoffman's life? More...

Per Theater Chart: Lovely and Strange

September 3rd, 2014

The Last of Robin Hood poster

The Last of Robin Hood led the way on the Per Theater Chart with an average of $17,709 in two theaters. Through a Lens Darkly was the only other member of the $10,000 club with $11,764 in its lone theater. This is more impressive, because it opened on Wednesday. More...

Per Theater Chart: The Admiral Roars to the Top

August 12th, 2014

What If poster

The Admiral: Roaring Currents had a stunning opening with an estimated $43,000 in its sole theaters. It will be interesting to see if the film can maintain this success as it expands wider. The overall box office leader, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, was second with an opening weekend average of $17,055. The Guardians of the Galaxy remained in the $10,000 club for the second weekend of its release earning an average of $10,305. More...

Per Theater Chart: Guardians Rides to the Rescue

August 6th, 2014

Calvary poster

The overall box office leader, The Guardians of the Galaxy, also led the way on the per theater chart with an average of $23,118 in just over 4,000 theaters. Second place went to Calvary, with an average of $18,537 in four theaters. The final film in the $10,000 club was Magic in the Moonlight, with an average of $11,396 in 65 theaters. More...

Weekend Estimates: Guardians Go Big, Up Opens Okay

August 3rd, 2014

Guardians of the Galaxy poster

It was a big, big weekend at the box office with Guardians of the Galaxy pulling in an estimated $94 million. The majority of analysts thought it would break the August weekend record, but very few thought it would have one of the top five openings of the year. Additionally, the film earned some of the best reviews of the year and could become the biggest hit of the year... at least untill Mockingjay, Part 1 hits theaters in November. Get On Up did not do as well earning $14.03 million and grabbing third place along the way. This is barely more than Jersey Boys opened with in June. Its reviews should help it earn better legs and it wasn't an expensive movie to make, so the studio should be relatively happy with this start. More...

Per Theater Chart: A Little Magic at the Box Office

July 29th, 2014

Magic in the Moonlight poster

Magic in the Moonlight led the way on the per theater chart with an average of $24,241 in 17 theaters, which is great for most films, but not as strong as some of Woody Allen's more recent releases. Arguably, Boyhood's weekend was much stronger, as it earned an average of $16,466 in 107 theaters. At this point, I'm not sure how long it will last in theaters, but it has already earned at least a measure of mainstream success. The overall number one film, Lucy, was the only other film in the $10,000 club with an average of $13,835. More...

Weekend Wrap-Up: New Releases Sparkle

July 29th, 2014

Lucy poster

There were two truly wide new releases that came out this weekend, and both of them did very well. In fact, Hercules placed second and earned as much as some people predicted Lucy would earn while placing first. Lucy topped the high end of expectations and unless its legs are really short, will easily become a surprise $100 million hit. This helped the overall box office rise 3.7% from last weekend up to $155 million, which is a pleasant surprise. Unfortunately, the weekend total was still down 10% from this weekend last year, meaning the 2014 slump continues. It has gotten so bad that 2014 is now behind 2013 by 6.1% at $6.01 billion to $6.40 billion. Next weekend should finally end the slump, but it might be too late to save 2014 overall. More...

Weekend Estimates: Hercules No Match for Lucy

July 27th, 2014

Lucy poster

This weekend’s boys versus girls box office match-up has proven to be a triumph for the girls, with Lucy enjoying a decisive win over Hercules. The Scarlett Johansson/Luc Besson sci-fi thriller will post an opening around $44 million, according to Universal’s Sunday estimate, which is almost exactly 50% more than the $29 million debut projected for Hercules. The difference in budgets between the two films is even starker with Hercules clocking in at around $100 million, and Lucy reportedly closer to $40 million. More...

Limited Releases: Most Wanted Limited Releases

July 25th, 2014

A Most Wanted Man poster

There are not a lot of great limited releases on this week's list. There are a few films that are earning overwhelmingly positive reviews; however, there are just as many films on this list that have no reviews. The best film is arguably A Most Wanted Man, but its high theater count might hurt its changes on the per theater chart. Happy Christmas is earning better than average buzz, but it is also playing on Video on Demand, so its theatrical numbers are less important. Also... Christmas in July? More...

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,301-4,400) 4,312 $17,237,855
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 4,801-4,900) 4,847 $23,862,935
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 3,601-3,700) 3,612 $17,237,855
Top-grossing movies at the domestic box office first released in 2014 (Rank 101-200) 113 $17,237,855
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 101-200) 152 $17,237,855
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 101-200) 186 $23,862,935
Top 2014 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office 8 $17,237,855
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 948 $17,237,855
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 3,801-3,900) 3,818 $17,237,855
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 2,201-2,300) 2,281 $17,237,855
All Time Domestic Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 401-500) 409 $17,237,855
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,565 $17,237,855
All Time Domestic Box Office for Roadside Attractions Movies 6 $17,237,855

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jul 25, 2014 10 $2,686,526   361 $7,442   $2,686,526 1
Aug 1, 2014 10 $3,240,980 +21% 726 $4,464   $6,975,629 2
Aug 8, 2014 12 $2,199,120 -32% 808 $2,722   $10,411,353 3
Aug 15, 2014 15 $1,256,386 -43% 644 $1,951   $12,645,064 4
Aug 22, 2014 16 $853,510 -32% 433 $1,971   $14,043,499 5
Aug 29, 2014 24 $656,451 -23% 333 $1,971   $14,993,132 6
Sep 5, 2014 19 $573,563 -13% 421 $1,362   $15,920,652 7
Sep 12, 2014 20 $443,857 -23% 397 $1,118   $16,610,709 8
Sep 19, 2014 34 $136,458 -69% 193 $707   $16,920,905 9
Sep 26, 2014 38 $71,212 -48% 116 $614   $17,053,959 10
Oct 3, 2014 48 $35,780 -50% 54 $663   $17,132,584 11
Oct 10, 2014 66 $20,932 -41% 28 $748   $17,173,386 12
Oct 17, 2014 72 $13,543 -35% 23 $589   $17,198,888 13
Oct 24, 2014 68 $14,937 +10% 13 $1,149   $17,220,643 14
Oct 31, 2014 79 $6,211 -58% 12 $518   $17,231,449 15
Nov 7, 2014 87 $2,427 -61% 8 $303   $17,237,244 16

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Jul 25, 2014 11 $716,331     361 $1,984   $716,331 1
Jul 26, 2014 10 $1,142,121 +59%   361 $3,164   $1,858,452 2
Jul 27, 2014 10 $828,074 -27%   361 $2,294   $2,686,526 3
Sep 1, 2014 - $208,628     333 $627   $15,201,760 39

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jul 25, 2014 12 $3,734,649   361 $10,345   $3,734,649 1
Aug 1, 2014 10 $4,477,584 +20% 726 $6,167   $8,212,233 2
Aug 8, 2014 13 $3,176,445 -29% 801 $3,966   $11,388,678 3
Aug 15, 2014 15 $1,801,311 -43% 644 $2,797   $13,189,989 4
Aug 22, 2014 18 $1,146,692 -36% 644 $1,781   $14,336,681 5
Aug 29, 2014 22 $1,010,408 -12% 333 $3,034   $15,347,089 6
Sep 5, 2014 18 $819,763 -19% 421 $1,947   $16,166,852 7
Sep 12, 2014 19 $617,595 -25% 397 $1,556   $16,784,447 8
Sep 19, 2014 33 $198,300 -68% 194 $1,022   $16,982,747 9
Sep 26, 2014 38 $114,057 -42% 116 $983   $17,096,804 10
Oct 3, 2014 49 $55,183 -52% 54 $1,022   $17,151,987 11
Oct 10, 2014 64 $32,891 -40% 28 $1,175   $17,185,345 12
Oct 17, 2014 69 $20,361 -38% 23 $885   $17,205,706 13
Oct 24, 2014 69 $19,532 -4% 16 $1,221   $17,225,238 14
Oct 31, 2014 76 $9,579 -51% 12 $798   $17,234,817 15
Nov 7, 2014 77 $3,038 -68% 8 $380   $17,237,855 16

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date		 Opening
Weekend		 Opening
Weekend
Screens		 Maximum
Screens		 Theatrical
Engagements		 Total
Box Office		 Report
Date
Australia 8/1/2014 $0 0 42 182 $1,289,738 10/11/2017
 
Rest of World $17,541,297
 
International Total$18,831,035 10/11/2017

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 3,801-3,900) 3,856 $18,831,035
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,107 $18,831,035
Top 2014 Movies at the International Box Office (Rank 101-200) 145 $18,831,035
All Time International Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 701-800) 733 $18,831,035
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 3,201-3,300) 3,207 $18,831,035
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,909 $18,831,035
All Time International Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 301-400) 363 $18,831,035
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,022 $18,831,035
All Time International Box Office for Roadside Attractions Movies 7 $18,831,035

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,001-4,100) 4,040 $36,068,890
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 3,201-3,300) 3,277 $36,068,890
Top 2014 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 101-200) 149 $36,068,890
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 801-900) 823 $36,068,890
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 3,401-3,500) 3,472 $36,068,890
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,076 $36,068,890
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 301-400) 373 $36,068,890
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,247 $36,068,890
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Roadside Attractions Movies 4 $36,068,890

Weekly US DVD Sales

DateRankUnits
this
Week		% ChangeTotal
Units		Spending
this
Week		Total
Spending		Weeks
in
Release
Nov 9, 20141129,207 29,207$448,620$448,6201

Weekly US Blu-ray Sales

DateRankUnits
this
Week		% ChangeTotal
Units		Spending
this
Week		Total
Spending		Weeks
in
Release
Nov 9, 20141014,335 14,335$273,373$273,3731

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