L'homme qui voulait vivre sa vie (2012)

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Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $158,411Details
OpusData ID: 182650100
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Synopsis

Paul Exben is a success story -- a great job, a beautiful wife and two wonderful sons. Except that this is not the life he has been dreaming of. A moment of madness is going to change his life, forcing him to assume a new identity that will enable him to live his life fully.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$13,760 (8.7% of total gross)
Legs:7.16 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:2 opening theaters/8 max. theaters, 5.4 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $225,069

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 12,401-12,500) 12,429 $158,411
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 24,201-24,300) 24,259 $158,411
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,126 $158,411

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


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: October 12th, 2012 (Limited) by MPI Media Group, released as The Big Picture
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 114 minutes
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Keywords: Lawyers, Infidelity, False Identity, Stolen Identity, Faked Death, Photography
Source:Based on Fiction Book/Short Story
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: EuropaCorp, TF1 Film Productions, Ciby 2000, Canal Plus, Cinecinema
Production Countries: France
Languages: French, Serbian, Montenegrin, English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 12,401-12,500) 12,429 $158,411
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 11,801-11,900) 11,818 $225,069
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 11,401-11,500) 11,403 $158,411
Top-grossing movies at the domestic box office first released in 2012 (Rank 201-300) 299 $158,411
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,126 $158,411
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,158 $225,069
Top 2012 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 141 $158,411
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,196 $158,411
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 11,101-11,200) 11,132 $158,411
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 6,301-6,400) 6,325 $158,411
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,549 $158,411
All Time Domestic Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,793 $158,411
All Time Domestic Box Office for MPI Media Group Movies 2 $158,411

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 12, 2012 59 $13,760   2 $6,880   $13,760 1
Oct 26, 2012 59 $17,819   6 $2,970   $38,953 3
Nov 2, 2012 54 $22,126 +24% 8 $2,766   $96,783 4
Nov 9, 2012 62 $11,869 -46% 8 $1,484   $114,112 5
Nov 16, 2012 61 $5,833 -51% 5 $1,167   $125,400 6
Nov 23, 2012 73 $4,454 -24% 2 $2,227   $134,333 7
Nov 30, 2012 72 $6,116 +37% 4 $1,529   $142,387 8
Dec 7, 2012 73 $5,952 -3% 5 $1,190   $151,457 9
Dec 14, 2012 72 $3,866 -35% 3 $1,289   $158,411 10

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Oct 12, 2012 - $3,282     2 $1,641   $3,282 1
Nov 2, 2012 - $6,579     7 $940   $81,553 8,450
Nov 3, 2012 - $8,876 +35%   7 $1,268   $90,429 8,451
Nov 4, 2012 - $5,232 -41%   7 $747   $96,783 8,452

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 12, 2012 61 $21,134   2 $10,567   $21,134 1,205
Oct 19, 2012 114 $22,758 +8% 2 $11,379   $43,892 1,206
Oct 26, 2012 58 $30,765 +35% 6 $5,128   $74,657 1,207
Nov 2, 2012 57 $27,721 -10% 8 $3,465   $102,378 1,208
Nov 9, 2012 66 $17,324 -38% 8 $2,166   $119,567 1,209
Nov 16, 2012 67 $10,312 -40% 8 $1,289   $129,879 1,210
Nov 23, 2012 75 $6,392 -38% 2 $3,196   $136,271 1,211
Nov 30, 2012 71 $9,234 +44% 4 $2,309   $145,505 1,212
Dec 7, 2012 78 $9,040 -2% 5 $1,808   $154,545 1,213
Dec 14, 2012 84 $3,866 -57% 3 $1,289   $158,411 10

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Leading Cast

Romain Duris    Paul Exben
Marina Fois    Sarah Exben

Supporting Cast

Niels Arestrup    Bartholome
Branka Katic    Ivana
Catherine Deneuve    Anne

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

Production and Technical Credits

Eric Lartigau    Director
Eric Lartigau    Screenwriter
Laurent de Bartillat    Screenwriter
Emmanuelle Bercot    Screenwriter
Bernard Jeanjean    Screenwriter
Douglas Kennedy    Based on the novel by
Pierre-Ange Le Pogam    Producer

Per Theater Chart: Going Nowhere

October 16th, 2012

There was only one film to crack the $10,000 mark on this week's Per Theater Chart. Middle Of Nowhere managed that feat with $68,000 in six theaters for an average of $11,318. Simon and the Oaks came very close with $9,963 in its one theater. More...

Limited Releases: Smashing Success

October 12th, 2012

It's a very busy week for limited releases with a dozen films on this week's list. There are few that are earning good buzz or strong reviews, and even a couple earning both. Smashed is probably the film with the best chance at earning mainstream success. The Big Picture, Middle of Nowhere, and Gaybe are also earning overwhelmingly positive reviews. More...


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Synopsis

Paul Exben is a success story -- a great job, a beautiful wife and two wonderful sons. Except that this is not the life he has been dreaming of. A moment of madness is going to change his life, forcing him to assume a new identity that will enable him to live his life fully.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$13,760 (8.7% of total gross)
Legs:7.16 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:2 opening theaters/8 max. theaters, 5.4 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $225,069

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 12,401-12,500) 12,429 $158,411
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 24,201-24,300) 24,259 $158,411
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,126 $158,411

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


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: October 12th, 2012 (Limited) by MPI Media Group, released as The Big Picture
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 114 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Lawyers, Infidelity, False Identity, Stolen Identity, Faked Death, Photography
Source:Based on Fiction Book/Short Story
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: EuropaCorp, TF1 Film Productions, Ciby 2000, Canal Plus, Cinecinema
Production Countries: France
Languages: French, Serbian, Montenegrin, English

Leading Cast

Romain Duris    Paul Exben
Marina Fois    Sarah Exben

Supporting Cast

Niels Arestrup    Bartholome
Branka Katic    Ivana
Catherine Deneuve    Anne

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

Production and Technical Credits

Eric Lartigau    Director
Eric Lartigau    Screenwriter
Laurent de Bartillat    Screenwriter
Emmanuelle Bercot    Screenwriter
Bernard Jeanjean    Screenwriter
Douglas Kennedy    Based on the novel by
Pierre-Ange Le Pogam    Producer

Per Theater Chart: Going Nowhere

October 16th, 2012

There was only one film to crack the $10,000 mark on this week's Per Theater Chart. Middle Of Nowhere managed that feat with $68,000 in six theaters for an average of $11,318. Simon and the Oaks came very close with $9,963 in its one theater. More...

Limited Releases: Smashing Success

October 12th, 2012

It's a very busy week for limited releases with a dozen films on this week's list. There are few that are earning good buzz or strong reviews, and even a couple earning both. Smashed is probably the film with the best chance at earning mainstream success. The Big Picture, Middle of Nowhere, and Gaybe are also earning overwhelmingly positive reviews. More...

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 12,401-12,500) 12,429 $158,411
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 11,801-11,900) 11,818 $225,069
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 11,401-11,500) 11,403 $158,411
Top-grossing movies at the domestic box office first released in 2012 (Rank 201-300) 299 $158,411
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,126 $158,411
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,158 $225,069
Top 2012 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 141 $158,411
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,196 $158,411
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 11,101-11,200) 11,132 $158,411
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 6,301-6,400) 6,325 $158,411
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,549 $158,411
All Time Domestic Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,793 $158,411
All Time Domestic Box Office for MPI Media Group Movies 2 $158,411

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 12, 2012 59 $13,760   2 $6,880   $13,760 1
Oct 26, 2012 59 $17,819   6 $2,970   $38,953 3
Nov 2, 2012 54 $22,126 +24% 8 $2,766   $96,783 4
Nov 9, 2012 62 $11,869 -46% 8 $1,484   $114,112 5
Nov 16, 2012 61 $5,833 -51% 5 $1,167   $125,400 6
Nov 23, 2012 73 $4,454 -24% 2 $2,227   $134,333 7
Nov 30, 2012 72 $6,116 +37% 4 $1,529   $142,387 8
Dec 7, 2012 73 $5,952 -3% 5 $1,190   $151,457 9
Dec 14, 2012 72 $3,866 -35% 3 $1,289   $158,411 10

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Oct 12, 2012 - $3,282     2 $1,641   $3,282 1
Nov 2, 2012 - $6,579     7 $940   $81,553 8,450
Nov 3, 2012 - $8,876 +35%   7 $1,268   $90,429 8,451
Nov 4, 2012 - $5,232 -41%   7 $747   $96,783 8,452

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 12, 2012 61 $21,134   2 $10,567   $21,134 1,205
Oct 19, 2012 114 $22,758 +8% 2 $11,379   $43,892 1,206
Oct 26, 2012 58 $30,765 +35% 6 $5,128   $74,657 1,207
Nov 2, 2012 57 $27,721 -10% 8 $3,465   $102,378 1,208
Nov 9, 2012 66 $17,324 -38% 8 $2,166   $119,567 1,209
Nov 16, 2012 67 $10,312 -40% 8 $1,289   $129,879 1,210
Nov 23, 2012 75 $6,392 -38% 2 $3,196   $136,271 1,211
Nov 30, 2012 71 $9,234 +44% 4 $2,309   $145,505 1,212
Dec 7, 2012 78 $9,040 -2% 5 $1,808   $154,545 1,213
Dec 14, 2012 84 $3,866 -57% 3 $1,289   $158,411 10

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 24,201-24,300) 24,259 $158,411
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 22,501-22,600) 22,587 $158,411
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 3,001-3,100) 3,100 $158,411
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 20,801-20,900) 20,853 $158,411
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 12,701-12,800) 12,708 $158,411
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 6,801-6,900) 6,836 $158,411
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 2,701-2,800) 2,779 $158,411
All Time Worldwide Box Office for MPI Media Group Movies 6 $158,411

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 at a cost. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.