Complete Unknown (2016)

Complete Unknown
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $187,145Details
International Box Office $16,864Details
Worldwide Box Office $204,009
OpusData ID: 256990100
Further financial details...

Synopsis

As Tom celebrates his birthday with a group of close friends in Brooklyn, he is startled to see a woman from his distant past at the party. Jenny — or Alice, as she now calls herself — first denies even knowing Tom, but as the evening progresses, she reveals a shocking secret. After disappearing from Tom’s life 20 years earlier, she began to reinvent herself every few years, taking on a new name, a new career and a new life each time. After giving Tom a glimpse of what life could be like if he lets go of the safety and security he has so carefully created, Alice asks him to make a choice that will change everything.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$14,149 (7.6% of total gross)
Legs:4.41 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:91.7% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:2 opening theaters/63 max. theaters, 3.0 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $244,692

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 12,101-12,200) 12,120 $187,145
All Time International Box Office (Rank 26,201-26,300) 26,257 $16,864
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 23,101-23,200) 23,132 $204,009
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 3,801-3,900) 3,867 $187,145
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,501-4,600) 4,545 $187,145
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,801-3,900) 3,895 $16,864
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 5,201-5,300) 5,261 $204,009

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


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: August 26th, 2016 (Limited) by IFC Films
International Releases: November 18th, 2016 (Wide) (Russia (CIS))
Video Release: September 27th, 2016 by IFC Video
MPAA Rating: R for some language.
(Rating bulletin 2420 (Cert #50299), 4/13/2016)
Running Time: 90 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: False Identity, Fugitive / On the Run, Runaway, Non-Chronological, Dinner Party, Romance
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Amazon Studios, Great Point Media, Parts and Labor
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 12,101-12,200) 12,120 $187,145
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 11,601-11,700) 11,674 $244,692
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 11,001-11,100) 11,099 $187,145
Top-grossing movies at the domestic box office first released in 2016 (Rank 301-400) 327 $187,145
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 3,801-3,900) 3,867 $187,145
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 4,001-4,100) 4,031 $244,692
Top 2016 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 162 $187,145
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 6,401-6,500) 6,497 $187,145
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 10,801-10,900) 10,869 $187,145
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 6,101-6,200) 6,200 $187,145
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 3,401-3,500) 3,446 $187,145
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,501-4,600) 4,545 $187,145
All Time Domestic Box Office for IFC Films Movies (Rank 101-200) 172 $187,145

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Aug 26, 2016 60 $14,149   2 $7,075   $14,149 1
Sep 2, 2016 54 $42,436 +200% 22 $1,929   $62,709 2
Sep 9, 2016 48 $41,766 -2% 63 $663   $128,488 3
Sep 16, 2016 61 $20,303 -51% 47 $432   $166,827 4
Sep 23, 2016 53 $20,303 n/c 48 $423   $176,827 5
Sep 30, 2016 99 $1,612 -92% 10 $161   $187,145 6

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Aug 26, 2016 68 $20,273   2 $10,137   $20,273 1
Sep 2, 2016 54 $65,557 +223% 2 $32,779   $85,830 2
Sep 9, 2016 48 $59,802 -9% 63 $949   $146,524 3
Sep 16, 2016 62 $29,563 -51% 48 $616   $176,087 4
Sep 23, 2016 87 $9,446 -68% 25 $378   $185,533 5

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date		 Opening
Weekend		 Opening
Weekend
Screens		 Maximum
Screens		 Theatrical
Engagements		 Total
Box Office		 Report
Date
Russia (CIS) 11/18/2016 $7,879 48 48 58 $16,864 11/15/2018
 
International Total$16,864 11/15/2018

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 26,201-26,300) 26,257 $16,864
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 24,701-24,800) 24,707 $16,864
All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 15,901-16,000) 15,915 $16,864
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 22,601-22,700) 22,631 $16,864
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 14,001-14,100) 14,004 $16,864
All Time International Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 7,701-7,800) 7,772 $16,864
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,801-3,900) 3,895 $16,864
All Time International Box Office for IFC Films Movies (Rank 301-400) 309 $16,864

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 23,101-23,200) 23,132 $204,009
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 21,401-21,500) 21,496 $204,009
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 13,301-13,400) 13,367 $204,009
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 19,801-19,900) 19,890 $204,009
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 12,101-12,200) 12,157 $204,009
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 6,401-6,500) 6,479 $204,009
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 5,201-5,300) 5,261 $204,009
All Time Worldwide Box Office for IFC Films Movies (Rank 201-300) 289 $204,009

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.

Leading Cast

Rachel Weisz    Jenny/Alice
Michael Shannon    Tom

Supporting Cast

Danny Glover    Roger
Kathy Bates    Nina
Erin Darke    Holly
Hansel S. Tan    Magician
Gary F. Francis Jr    Mike
Zach Appelman    Malcolm
Michael Chernus    Clyde
Azita Ghanizada    Rehema

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

Production and Technical Credits

Joshua Marston    Director
Joshua Marston    Screenwriter
Julian Sheppard    Screenwriter
Lucas Joaquin    Producer
Lars Knudsen    Producer
Jan Van Hoy    Producer
Robert Halmi, Jr.    Executive Producer
Jim Reeve    Executive Producer
Jonathan Montepare    Co-Producer
Christos Voudouris    Director of Photography
Tommaso Ortino    Production Designer
Malcolm Jamieson    Editor
Ciera Wells    Costume Designer
Danny Bensi    Composer
Saunder Jurriaans    Composer
Lynn Fainchtein    Music Supervisor
Billy Hopkins    Casting Director

Home Market Releases for October 4th, 2016

October 4th, 2016

The Wailing

The theme for this week on the home market is “good, but not great”. There are a lot of releases, but almost none of them rise above merely good. This meant there were very few contenders for Pick of the Week and the only real choice was The Wailing. It earned perfect reviews, so even though the Blu-ray isn’t loaded with extras, it is still the best release of the week. More...

Home Market Releases for September 27th, 2016

September 27th, 2016

Captain America: Civil War

It is a pretty good week on the home market with a few releases worth picking up. The biggest of these is Central Intelligence, but while it is worth picking up, it isn’t a contender for Pick of the Week. There are some smaller releases that were up for that title, including The Shallows, An American Werewolf in London and The Innocents. However, in the end, I went with Captain America: Civil War. The Blu-ray screener arrived late, and I held off on naming it Pick of the Week when it came out for that very reason. More...

Theater Averages: Howard Ends up on Top with $11,920

August 30th, 2016

The Hollars

There was only one film in the $10,000 club this week and it was a re-release. Howards End pulled in nearly $24,000 in two theaters for an average of $11,920. The best true new release was The Hollars, which earned an average of $9.553 in four theaters. More...

Limited and VOD Releases: Stone Cold Releases

August 26th, 2016

Southside with You

While there are a lot of films on this week’s list, none of them look like they will be box office hits. Southside with You is one of the best releases this week, but it is playing in over 800 theaters, which is likely too many. There are a number of other films that are worth seeing, like Floyd Norman: An Animated Life, but most of them are playing on Video on Demand, so their box office chances are nearly zero. More...


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Synopsis

As Tom celebrates his birthday with a group of close friends in Brooklyn, he is startled to see a woman from his distant past at the party. Jenny — or Alice, as she now calls herself — first denies even knowing Tom, but as the evening progresses, she reveals a shocking secret. After disappearing from Tom’s life 20 years earlier, she began to reinvent herself every few years, taking on a new name, a new career and a new life each time. After giving Tom a glimpse of what life could be like if he lets go of the safety and security he has so carefully created, Alice asks him to make a choice that will change everything.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$14,149 (7.6% of total gross)
Legs:4.41 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:91.7% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:2 opening theaters/63 max. theaters, 3.0 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $244,692

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 12,101-12,200) 12,120 $187,145
All Time International Box Office (Rank 26,201-26,300) 26,257 $16,864
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 23,101-23,200) 23,132 $204,009
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 3,801-3,900) 3,867 $187,145
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,501-4,600) 4,545 $187,145
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,801-3,900) 3,895 $16,864
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 5,201-5,300) 5,261 $204,009

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


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: August 26th, 2016 (Limited) by IFC Films
International Releases: November 18th, 2016 (Wide) (Russia (CIS))
Video Release: September 27th, 2016 by IFC Video
MPAA Rating: R for some language.
(Rating bulletin 2420 (Cert #50299), 4/13/2016)
Running Time: 90 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: False Identity, Fugitive / On the Run, Runaway, Non-Chronological, Dinner Party, Romance
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Amazon Studios, Great Point Media, Parts and Labor
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Leading Cast

Rachel Weisz    Jenny/Alice
Michael Shannon    Tom

Supporting Cast

Danny Glover    Roger
Kathy Bates    Nina
Erin Darke    Holly
Hansel S. Tan    Magician
Gary F. Francis Jr    Mike
Zach Appelman    Malcolm
Michael Chernus    Clyde
Azita Ghanizada    Rehema

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

Production and Technical Credits

Joshua Marston    Director
Joshua Marston    Screenwriter
Julian Sheppard    Screenwriter
Lucas Joaquin    Producer
Lars Knudsen    Producer
Jan Van Hoy    Producer
Robert Halmi, Jr.    Executive Producer
Jim Reeve    Executive Producer
Jonathan Montepare    Co-Producer
Christos Voudouris    Director of Photography
Tommaso Ortino    Production Designer
Malcolm Jamieson    Editor
Ciera Wells    Costume Designer
Danny Bensi    Composer
Saunder Jurriaans    Composer
Lynn Fainchtein    Music Supervisor
Billy Hopkins    Casting Director

Home Market Releases for October 4th, 2016

October 4th, 2016

The Wailing

The theme for this week on the home market is “good, but not great”. There are a lot of releases, but almost none of them rise above merely good. This meant there were very few contenders for Pick of the Week and the only real choice was The Wailing. It earned perfect reviews, so even though the Blu-ray isn’t loaded with extras, it is still the best release of the week. More...

Home Market Releases for September 27th, 2016

September 27th, 2016

Captain America: Civil War

It is a pretty good week on the home market with a few releases worth picking up. The biggest of these is Central Intelligence, but while it is worth picking up, it isn’t a contender for Pick of the Week. There are some smaller releases that were up for that title, including The Shallows, An American Werewolf in London and The Innocents. However, in the end, I went with Captain America: Civil War. The Blu-ray screener arrived late, and I held off on naming it Pick of the Week when it came out for that very reason. More...

Theater Averages: Howard Ends up on Top with $11,920

August 30th, 2016

The Hollars

There was only one film in the $10,000 club this week and it was a re-release. Howards End pulled in nearly $24,000 in two theaters for an average of $11,920. The best true new release was The Hollars, which earned an average of $9.553 in four theaters. More...

Limited and VOD Releases: Stone Cold Releases

August 26th, 2016

Southside with You

While there are a lot of films on this week’s list, none of them look like they will be box office hits. Southside with You is one of the best releases this week, but it is playing in over 800 theaters, which is likely too many. There are a number of other films that are worth seeing, like Floyd Norman: An Animated Life, but most of them are playing on Video on Demand, so their box office chances are nearly zero. More...

Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 12,101-12,200) 12,120 $187,145
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 11,601-11,700) 11,674 $244,692
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 11,001-11,100) 11,099 $187,145
Top-grossing movies at the domestic box office first released in 2016 (Rank 301-400) 327 $187,145
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 3,801-3,900) 3,867 $187,145
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 4,001-4,100) 4,031 $244,692
Top 2016 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 162 $187,145
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 6,401-6,500) 6,497 $187,145
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 10,801-10,900) 10,869 $187,145
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 6,101-6,200) 6,200 $187,145
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 3,401-3,500) 3,446 $187,145
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,501-4,600) 4,545 $187,145
All Time Domestic Box Office for IFC Films Movies (Rank 101-200) 172 $187,145

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Aug 26, 2016 60 $14,149   2 $7,075   $14,149 1
Sep 2, 2016 54 $42,436 +200% 22 $1,929   $62,709 2
Sep 9, 2016 48 $41,766 -2% 63 $663   $128,488 3
Sep 16, 2016 61 $20,303 -51% 47 $432   $166,827 4
Sep 23, 2016 53 $20,303 n/c 48 $423   $176,827 5
Sep 30, 2016 99 $1,612 -92% 10 $161   $187,145 6

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Aug 26, 2016 68 $20,273   2 $10,137   $20,273 1
Sep 2, 2016 54 $65,557 +223% 2 $32,779   $85,830 2
Sep 9, 2016 48 $59,802 -9% 63 $949   $146,524 3
Sep 16, 2016 62 $29,563 -51% 48 $616   $176,087 4
Sep 23, 2016 87 $9,446 -68% 25 $378   $185,533 5

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date		 Opening
Weekend		 Opening
Weekend
Screens		 Maximum
Screens		 Theatrical
Engagements		 Total
Box Office		 Report
Date
Russia (CIS) 11/18/2016 $7,879 48 48 58 $16,864 11/15/2018
 
International Total$16,864 11/15/2018

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 26,201-26,300) 26,257 $16,864
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 24,701-24,800) 24,707 $16,864
All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 15,901-16,000) 15,915 $16,864
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 22,601-22,700) 22,631 $16,864
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 14,001-14,100) 14,004 $16,864
All Time International Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 7,701-7,800) 7,772 $16,864
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,801-3,900) 3,895 $16,864
All Time International Box Office for IFC Films Movies (Rank 301-400) 309 $16,864

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 23,101-23,200) 23,132 $204,009
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 21,401-21,500) 21,496 $204,009
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 13,301-13,400) 13,367 $204,009
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 19,801-19,900) 19,890 $204,009
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 12,101-12,200) 12,157 $204,009
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 6,401-6,500) 6,479 $204,009
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 5,201-5,300) 5,261 $204,009
All Time Worldwide Box Office for IFC Films Movies (Rank 201-300) 289 $204,009

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.