Tower (2016)

Tower
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $101,987Details
Home Market Performance
Est. Domestic Blu-ray Sales $79,644 Details
Total Est. Domestic Video Sales $79,644
Further financial details...

Synopsis

August 1st 1966 was the day our innocence was shattered. A sniper rode the elevator to the top floor of the iconic University of Texas Tower and opened fire, holding the campus hostage for 96 minutes in what was a previously unimaginable event. Based entirely on first person testimonies from witnesses, heroes and survivors, in a seamless and suspenseful retelling of the unfolding tragedy. The film highlights the fear, confusion, and visceral realities that changed the lives of those present, and the rest of us, forever — a day when the worst in one man brought out the best in so many others.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$8,542 (8.4% of total gross)
Legs:6.63 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:5 opening theaters/13 max. theaters, 2.5 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $126,945

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 12,901-13,000) 12,905 $101,987
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 24,701-24,800) 24,790 $101,987
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 4,701-4,800) 4,707 $101,987

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


Watch Now On

Amazon VOD:Amazon
iTunes:iTunes
Google Play:Google Play
Vudu:Vudu, Vudu

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: October 12th, 2016 (Limited) by Kino Lorber
Video Release: March 21st, 2017 by Kino Lorber
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 82 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Monster Hunter
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Keywords: Mass Shooting, Animated Sequences, 1960s, Texas, Crowdfunding
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Animation/Live Action
Creative Type:Dramatization
Production/Financing Companies: Tower Documentary LLC, ITVS, The Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 14, 2016 68 $8,542   5 $1,708   $16,615 1
Oct 21, 2016 67 $15,392 +80% 3 $5,131   $38,730 2
Oct 28, 2016 66 $9,340 -39% 5 $1,868   $58,014 3
Nov 4, 2016 59 $9,695 +4% 10 $970   $74,988 4
Nov 11, 2016 77 $2,841 -71% 8 $355   $84,292 5
Dec 2, 2016 73 $2,680   2 $1,340   $94,329 8

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 7, 2016 97 $3,072   1 $3,072   $8,073 1
Oct 14, 2016 69 $15,265 +397% 8 $1,908   $23,338 2
Oct 21, 2016 67 $25,072 +64% 3 $8,357   $48,410 3
Oct 28, 2016 62 $16,619 -34% 8 $2,077   $65,293 4
Nov 4, 2016 58 $16,158 -3% 13 $1,243   $81,451 5
Nov 11, 2016 79 $4,748 -71% 9 $528   $86,199 6
Nov 18, 2016 72 $5,087 +7% 3 $1,696   $91,286 7
Nov 25, 2016 122 $363 -93% 1 $363   $91,649 8
Dec 2, 2016 78 $4,352 +1,099% 3 $1,451   $96,001 9
Dec 9, 2016 82 $2,813 -35% 4 $703   $98,814 10
Mar 17, 2017 84 $273   1 $273   $99,185 24
Mar 24, 2017 79 $467 +71% 2 $234   $99,702 25
Apr 7, 2017 75 $2,285   2 $1,143   $101,987 27

Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.

Leading Cast

Monty Muir    Neal Spelce
Violett Beane    Claire Wilson James

Supporting Cast

Cole Bee Wilson    Tom Eckman
Aldo Ordonez    Aleck Hernandez Jr.
Blair Jackson    Houston McCoy
Vicky Ilik    Brenda Bell
Chris Doubek    Allen Crum
Seamus Bolivar-Ochoa    John “Artly Snuff” Fox
Louie Arnette    Ramiro “Ray” Martinez
Josephine McAdam    Rita Starpattern

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

Production and Technical Credits

Keith Maitland    Director
Keith Maitland    Producer
Susan Thomson    Producer
Megan Gilbride    Producer
Hillary Pierce    Coordinating Producer
Luke Wilson    Executive Producer
Steve Eckelman    Executive Producer
Amy Rapp    Executive Producer
Pamela Colloff    Executive Producer
Meredith Vieira    Executive Producer

Home Market Releases for March 21st, 2017

March 21st, 2017

Sing

It is an interesting week on the home market with Rogue One: A Star Wars Story dominating the competition. However, it is only coming out on Video on Demand and doesn’t come out till Friday. As for Tuesday releases, there are a few contenders, but no film that immediately jumps out as the Pick of the Week. If you go with quality, extras, and overall audience appeal, then Sing on Blu-ray Combo Pack comes out on top. I would also definitely checkout Insecure: Season One and Lifeboat, if you don’t already own the latter. More...

2016 - Awards Season: PGA - Nominations

January 11th, 2017

Deadpool

The Producers Guild of America finally finished announcing their nominations. (They spread out their announcements for reasons I’ve never quite understood.) Most of the films on this list have already earned more than a few previous nominations. We appear to be settling into a predictable Awards Season. More...

Theater Averages: Godzilla Stomps All Over the Theater Average Chart

October 19th, 2016

Shin Godzilla

Shin Godzilla had a number of special screenings over the weekend and its daily theater count ranged from 26 to 311. This made a huge mess of the theater average chart. I guess adding up the averages for the individual days would be the best, giving it an average of $5,271. However, even that doesn’t take into account the many theaters which only had limited showings on the single day they played the film. It’s a mess.

As for films that are a lot easier to deal with, Miss Hokusai topped that chart with an average of $12,262 in two theaters. This is another hit for GKIDS. Certain Women was right behind with an average of $12,180 in five theaters. Christine was playing in just one theater, earning $11,744. More...

Limited and VOD Releases: Oh No, You have to Go to Limited Releases!

October 14th, 2016

Miss Hokusai

There are a ton of limited releases earning great reviews this week. Perhaps too many of them. Some, like Shin Godzilla, have more popular appeal, but many of them, like Tower, are aiming for Oscar Glory. More...


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Synopsis

August 1st 1966 was the day our innocence was shattered. A sniper rode the elevator to the top floor of the iconic University of Texas Tower and opened fire, holding the campus hostage for 96 minutes in what was a previously unimaginable event. Based entirely on first person testimonies from witnesses, heroes and survivors, in a seamless and suspenseful retelling of the unfolding tragedy. The film highlights the fear, confusion, and visceral realities that changed the lives of those present, and the rest of us, forever — a day when the worst in one man brought out the best in so many others.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$8,542 (8.4% of total gross)
Legs:6.63 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:5 opening theaters/13 max. theaters, 2.5 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $126,945

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 12,901-13,000) 12,905 $101,987
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 24,701-24,800) 24,790 $101,987
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 4,701-4,800) 4,707 $101,987

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


Watch Now On

Amazon VOD:Amazon
iTunes:iTunes
Google Play:Google Play
Vudu:Vudu, Vudu

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: October 12th, 2016 (Limited) by Kino Lorber
Video Release: March 21st, 2017 by Kino Lorber
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 82 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Monster Hunter
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Mass Shooting, Animated Sequences, 1960s, Texas, Crowdfunding
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Animation/Live Action
Creative Type:Dramatization
Production/Financing Companies: Tower Documentary LLC, ITVS, The Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Leading Cast

Monty Muir    Neal Spelce
Violett Beane    Claire Wilson James

Supporting Cast

Cole Bee Wilson    Tom Eckman
Aldo Ordonez    Aleck Hernandez Jr.
Blair Jackson    Houston McCoy
Vicky Ilik    Brenda Bell
Chris Doubek    Allen Crum
Seamus Bolivar-Ochoa    John “Artly Snuff” Fox
Louie Arnette    Ramiro “Ray” Martinez
Josephine McAdam    Rita Starpattern

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

Production and Technical Credits

Keith Maitland    Director
Keith Maitland    Producer
Susan Thomson    Producer
Megan Gilbride    Producer
Hillary Pierce    Coordinating Producer
Luke Wilson    Executive Producer
Steve Eckelman    Executive Producer
Amy Rapp    Executive Producer
Pamela Colloff    Executive Producer
Meredith Vieira    Executive Producer

Home Market Releases for March 21st, 2017

March 21st, 2017

Sing

It is an interesting week on the home market with Rogue One: A Star Wars Story dominating the competition. However, it is only coming out on Video on Demand and doesn’t come out till Friday. As for Tuesday releases, there are a few contenders, but no film that immediately jumps out as the Pick of the Week. If you go with quality, extras, and overall audience appeal, then Sing on Blu-ray Combo Pack comes out on top. I would also definitely checkout Insecure: Season One and Lifeboat, if you don’t already own the latter. More...

2016 - Awards Season: PGA - Nominations

January 11th, 2017

Deadpool

The Producers Guild of America finally finished announcing their nominations. (They spread out their announcements for reasons I’ve never quite understood.) Most of the films on this list have already earned more than a few previous nominations. We appear to be settling into a predictable Awards Season. More...

Theater Averages: Godzilla Stomps All Over the Theater Average Chart

October 19th, 2016

Shin Godzilla

Shin Godzilla had a number of special screenings over the weekend and its daily theater count ranged from 26 to 311. This made a huge mess of the theater average chart. I guess adding up the averages for the individual days would be the best, giving it an average of $5,271. However, even that doesn’t take into account the many theaters which only had limited showings on the single day they played the film. It’s a mess.

As for films that are a lot easier to deal with, Miss Hokusai topped that chart with an average of $12,262 in two theaters. This is another hit for GKIDS. Certain Women was right behind with an average of $12,180 in five theaters. Christine was playing in just one theater, earning $11,744. More...

Limited and VOD Releases: Oh No, You have to Go to Limited Releases!

October 14th, 2016

Miss Hokusai

There are a ton of limited releases earning great reviews this week. Perhaps too many of them. Some, like Shin Godzilla, have more popular appeal, but many of them, like Tower, are aiming for Oscar Glory. More...

Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 14, 2016 68 $8,542   5 $1,708   $16,615 1
Oct 21, 2016 67 $15,392 +80% 3 $5,131   $38,730 2
Oct 28, 2016 66 $9,340 -39% 5 $1,868   $58,014 3
Nov 4, 2016 59 $9,695 +4% 10 $970   $74,988 4
Nov 11, 2016 77 $2,841 -71% 8 $355   $84,292 5
Dec 2, 2016 73 $2,680   2 $1,340   $94,329 8

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 7, 2016 97 $3,072   1 $3,072   $8,073 1
Oct 14, 2016 69 $15,265 +397% 8 $1,908   $23,338 2
Oct 21, 2016 67 $25,072 +64% 3 $8,357   $48,410 3
Oct 28, 2016 62 $16,619 -34% 8 $2,077   $65,293 4
Nov 4, 2016 58 $16,158 -3% 13 $1,243   $81,451 5
Nov 11, 2016 79 $4,748 -71% 9 $528   $86,199 6
Nov 18, 2016 72 $5,087 +7% 3 $1,696   $91,286 7
Nov 25, 2016 122 $363 -93% 1 $363   $91,649 8
Dec 2, 2016 78 $4,352 +1,099% 3 $1,451   $96,001 9
Dec 9, 2016 82 $2,813 -35% 4 $703   $98,814 10
Mar 17, 2017 84 $273   1 $273   $99,185 24
Mar 24, 2017 79 $467 +71% 2 $234   $99,702 25
Apr 7, 2017 75 $2,285   2 $1,143   $101,987 27

Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.