Entertainment (2015)

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Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $55,506Details
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Synopsis

A broken, aging comedian tours the California desert, lost in a cycle of third-rate venues, novelty tourist attractions, and vain attempts to reach his estranged daughter. By day, he slogs through the barren landscape, inadvertently alienating every acquaintance. At night, he seeks solace in the animation of his onstage persona. Fueled by the promise of a lucrative Hollywood engagement, he trudges through a series of increasingly surreal and volatile encounters.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$5,132 (9.2% of total gross)
Legs:5.21 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:2 opening theaters/9 max. theaters, 4.2 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $70,458

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 13,901-14,000) 13,925 $55,506
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 27,301-27,400) 27,313 $55,506
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 5,501-5,600) 5,559 $55,506
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,801-4,900) 4,818 $55,506
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 5,501-5,600) 5,573 $55,506

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, iTunes, iTunes
Google Play:Google Play, Google Play, Google Play
Vudu:Vudu

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: November 13th, 2015 (Limited) by Magnolia Pictures
Video Release: November 13th, 2015 by Magnolia Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R for language, crude sexual material, a disturbing image and brief drug use.
(Rating bulletin 2378, 6/17/2015)
Running Time: 102 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Dysfunctional Family, Stand-Up Comedy, Desert
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Jagjaguwar, Nomadic Independence Pictures, Made Bed Productions, Arts+Labor, Autumn Productions, Epic Pictures Group, Complex Corporation, Magnolia Pictures
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English, Spanish

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 13,901-14,000) 13,925 $55,506
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 13,301-13,400) 13,394 $70,458
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 12,901-13,000) 12,918 $55,506
Top 2015 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 401-500) 412 $55,506
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 5,501-5,600) 5,559 $55,506
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 5,701-5,800) 5,701 $70,458
Top 2015 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 249 $55,506
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 6,901-7,000) 6,977 $55,506
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 12,201-12,300) 12,262 $55,506
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 6,801-6,900) 6,810 $55,506
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 4,001-4,100) 4,060 $55,506
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,801-4,900) 4,818 $55,506
All Time Domestic Box Office for Magnolia Pictures Movies (Rank 201-300) 217 $55,506

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 13, 2015 71 $5,132   2 $2,566   $5,132 1
Nov 20, 2015 61 $10,650 +108% 8 $1,331   $19,945 2
Nov 27, 2015 75 $1,018 -90% 3 $339   $23,461 3
Dec 4, 2015 68 $4,001 +293% 9 $445   $28,530 4
Dec 11, 2015 71 $2,014 -50% 7 $288   $31,744 5
Dec 18, 2015 55 $6,919 +244% 3 $2,306   $39,460 6
Dec 25, 2015 68 $104 -98% 1 $104   $39,800 7
Jan 1, 2016 79 $64 -38% 1 $64   $39,864 8
Jan 8, 2016 67 $4,280 +6,588% 1 $4,280   $44,242 9
Jan 15, 2016 55 $6,684 +56% 3 $2,228   $55,506 10

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 13, 2015 74 $7,800   2 $3,900   $7,800 1
Nov 20, 2015 65 $14,643 +88% 8 $1,830   $22,443 2
Nov 27, 2015 79 $2,086 -86% 4 $522   $24,529 3
Dec 4, 2015 72 $5,201 +149% 9 $578   $29,730 4
Dec 11, 2015 73 $2,811 -46% 7 $402   $32,541 5
Dec 18, 2015 55 $7,155 +155% 3 $2,385   $39,696 6
Dec 25, 2015 78 $104 -99% 1 $104   $39,800 7
Jan 1, 2016 83 $162 +56% 2 $81   $39,962 8
Jan 8, 2016 62 $8,860 +5,369% 1 $8,860   $48,822 9
Jan 15, 2016 61 $6,684 -25% 3 $2,228   $55,506 10

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

Gregg Turkington    The Comedian

Supporting Cast

John C. Reilly    Cousin John
Tye Sheridan    Eddie the Opener
Amy Seimetz    Woman in Bar
Lotte Verbeek    The Chromotherapist
Michael Cera    Tommy
Mike Hickey    The Heckler
Annabella Lwin    Airplane Tour Guide
Lawrence Michael Levine    Heckler Voice
Craig Holland    Oil Field Tour Guide

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

Production and Technical Credits

Rick Alverson    Director
Rick Alverson    Screenwriter
Gregg Turkington    Screenwriter
Tim Heidecker    Screenwriter
Ryan Zacarias    Producer
Ryan Lough    Producer
George Rush    Producer
Brooke Bernard    Producer
Patrick Hibler    Producer
Alex Lipschultz    Producer
Lorenzo Hagerman    Director of Photography
Michael Taylor    Editor
Bart Mangrum    Production Designer
Gene Park    Sound Designer
Bobby Donne    Composer
Chris Swanson    Music Supervisor
Sig De Miguel    Casting Director
Stephen Vincent    Casting Director
Elizabeth Warn    Costume Designer

Per Theater Chart: James Can't Take the Spotlight

November 17th, 2015

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November 11th, 2015

Man Up

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Synopsis

A broken, aging comedian tours the California desert, lost in a cycle of third-rate venues, novelty tourist attractions, and vain attempts to reach his estranged daughter. By day, he slogs through the barren landscape, inadvertently alienating every acquaintance. At night, he seeks solace in the animation of his onstage persona. Fueled by the promise of a lucrative Hollywood engagement, he trudges through a series of increasingly surreal and volatile encounters.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$5,132 (9.2% of total gross)
Legs:5.21 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:2 opening theaters/9 max. theaters, 4.2 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $70,458

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 13,901-14,000) 13,925 $55,506
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 27,301-27,400) 27,313 $55,506
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 5,501-5,600) 5,559 $55,506
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,801-4,900) 4,818 $55,506
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 5,501-5,600) 5,573 $55,506

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, iTunes, iTunes
Google Play:Google Play, Google Play, Google Play
Vudu:Vudu

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: November 13th, 2015 (Limited) by Magnolia Pictures
Video Release: November 13th, 2015 by Magnolia Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R for language, crude sexual material, a disturbing image and brief drug use.
(Rating bulletin 2378, 6/17/2015)
Running Time: 102 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Dysfunctional Family, Stand-Up Comedy, Desert
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Jagjaguwar, Nomadic Independence Pictures, Made Bed Productions, Arts+Labor, Autumn Productions, Epic Pictures Group, Complex Corporation, Magnolia Pictures
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English, Spanish

Leading Cast

Gregg Turkington    The Comedian

Supporting Cast

John C. Reilly    Cousin John
Tye Sheridan    Eddie the Opener
Amy Seimetz    Woman in Bar
Lotte Verbeek    The Chromotherapist
Michael Cera    Tommy
Mike Hickey    The Heckler
Annabella Lwin    Airplane Tour Guide
Lawrence Michael Levine    Heckler Voice
Craig Holland    Oil Field Tour Guide

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

Production and Technical Credits

Rick Alverson    Director
Rick Alverson    Screenwriter
Gregg Turkington    Screenwriter
Tim Heidecker    Screenwriter
Ryan Zacarias    Producer
Ryan Lough    Producer
George Rush    Producer
Brooke Bernard    Producer
Patrick Hibler    Producer
Alex Lipschultz    Producer
Lorenzo Hagerman    Director of Photography
Michael Taylor    Editor
Bart Mangrum    Production Designer
Gene Park    Sound Designer
Bobby Donne    Composer
Chris Swanson    Music Supervisor
Sig De Miguel    Casting Director
Stephen Vincent    Casting Director
Elizabeth Warn    Costume Designer

Per Theater Chart: James Can't Take the Spotlight

November 17th, 2015

James White

There was only one new release in the $10,000 club and it had to settle for third place on the per theater chart. This left Spotlight in first place with an average of $22,561 in 60 theaters. This is a great result for a film expanding from five to 60 theaters. Brooklyn also expanded, going from five theaters to 23 theaters, while its per theater average remained strong with an average of $20,868. James White was the only new release in the $10,000 club debuting with $12,007 in its lone theater. More...

Limited and VOD Releases: Sea a Limited Release This Weekend

November 11th, 2015

Man Up

It is not a particularly strong week for limited releases, as there are none that really jump out as potential breakout successes. Man Up is earning some of the best reviews, but it is the wrong genre for limited release, as Rom Coms rarely do well enough in limited release to expand wide. (On a side note, one of the exceptions was My Big Fat Greek Wedding. The trailer for the sequel just came out. Nearly 15 years is a long time between the original and the sequel.) James White feels a lot more like a traditional limited release, one that can do really well in the art house circuit. More...

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 13,901-14,000) 13,925 $55,506
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 13,301-13,400) 13,394 $70,458
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 12,901-13,000) 12,918 $55,506
Top 2015 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 401-500) 412 $55,506
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 5,501-5,600) 5,559 $55,506
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 5,701-5,800) 5,701 $70,458
Top 2015 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 249 $55,506
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 6,901-7,000) 6,977 $55,506
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 12,201-12,300) 12,262 $55,506
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 6,801-6,900) 6,810 $55,506
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 4,001-4,100) 4,060 $55,506
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,801-4,900) 4,818 $55,506
All Time Domestic Box Office for Magnolia Pictures Movies (Rank 201-300) 217 $55,506

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 13, 2015 71 $5,132   2 $2,566   $5,132 1
Nov 20, 2015 61 $10,650 +108% 8 $1,331   $19,945 2
Nov 27, 2015 75 $1,018 -90% 3 $339   $23,461 3
Dec 4, 2015 68 $4,001 +293% 9 $445   $28,530 4
Dec 11, 2015 71 $2,014 -50% 7 $288   $31,744 5
Dec 18, 2015 55 $6,919 +244% 3 $2,306   $39,460 6
Dec 25, 2015 68 $104 -98% 1 $104   $39,800 7
Jan 1, 2016 79 $64 -38% 1 $64   $39,864 8
Jan 8, 2016 67 $4,280 +6,588% 1 $4,280   $44,242 9
Jan 15, 2016 55 $6,684 +56% 3 $2,228   $55,506 10

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 13, 2015 74 $7,800   2 $3,900   $7,800 1
Nov 20, 2015 65 $14,643 +88% 8 $1,830   $22,443 2
Nov 27, 2015 79 $2,086 -86% 4 $522   $24,529 3
Dec 4, 2015 72 $5,201 +149% 9 $578   $29,730 4
Dec 11, 2015 73 $2,811 -46% 7 $402   $32,541 5
Dec 18, 2015 55 $7,155 +155% 3 $2,385   $39,696 6
Dec 25, 2015 78 $104 -99% 1 $104   $39,800 7
Jan 1, 2016 83 $162 +56% 2 $81   $39,962 8
Jan 8, 2016 62 $8,860 +5,369% 1 $8,860   $48,822 9
Jan 15, 2016 61 $6,684 -25% 3 $2,228   $55,506 10

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 27,301-27,400) 27,313 $55,506
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 25,701-25,800) 25,716 $55,506
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 15,101-15,200) 15,165 $55,506
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 23,201-23,300) 23,275 $55,506
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 13,901-14,000) 13,933 $55,506
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 7,801-7,900) 7,861 $55,506
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 5,501-5,600) 5,573 $55,506
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Magnolia Pictures Movies (Rank 201-300) 275 $55,506

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.