The Myth of the American Sleepover (2011)

Myth of the American Sleepover poster
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $41,045Details
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Synopsis

Four young people are on the last night of summer—their final night of freedom before the new school year starts. The teenagers cross paths as they explore the suburban wonderland they inhabit in search of love and adventure—chasing first kisses, elusive crushes, popularity and parties—and discover the quiet moments that will later resonate as the best in their youth.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$8,700 (21.2% of total gross)
Legs:4.72 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$50,000 (worldwide box office is 0.8 times production budget)
Theater counts:1 opening theaters/3 max. theaters, 3.0 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $55,797

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 14,401-14,500) 14,485 $41,045
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 28,601-28,700) 28,611 $41,045
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 6,001-6,100) 6,018 $41,045

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


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: July 22nd, 2011 (Limited) by IFC Films, released as Myth of the American Sleepover
Video Release: February 28th, 2012 by Mpi Home Video
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 96 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Breakthrough
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Keywords: Coming of Age, Twins, Summer Vacation, First Love
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Roman Spring
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jul 22, 2011 65 $8,700   1 $8,700   $8,700 1
Jul 29, 2011 70 $7,704 -11% 2 $3,852   $19,733 2
Aug 5, 2011 77 $8,587 +11% 3 $2,862   $32,605 3
Aug 12, 2011 98 $1,974 -77% 1 $1,974   $37,266 4
Aug 19, 2011 115 $819 -59% 2 $410   $39,001 5

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jul 22, 2011 64 $12,029   1 $12,029   $12,029 1
Jul 29, 2011 72 $11,989 n/c 2 $5,995   $24,018 2
Aug 5, 2011 80 $11,274 -6% 3 $3,758   $35,292 3
Aug 12, 2011 98 $2,892 -74% 1 $2,892   $38,184 4
Aug 19, 2011 119 $1,131 -61% 2 $566   $39,315 5

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.

Lead Ensemble Members

Marlon Morton    Rob
Amanda Bauer    Claudia
Claire Sloma    Maggie
Brett Jacobsen    Scott
Jade Ramsey    Anna
Nikita Ramsey    Ady

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

Production and Technical Credits

David Robert Mitchell    Director
David Robert Mitchell    Screenwriter

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for February 28th, 2012

February 27th, 2012

There are not a lot of new releases this week, but it includes four-time Oscar winner Hugo. The DVD, Blu-ray Combo Pack, or 3D Blu-ray Combo are clearly contenders for Pick of the Week, but so is My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic: The Friendship Express. I'm going with the former, but it is close. More...

Key to the Per Theater Chart

July 26th, 2011

Sarah's Key found its way to the top of the per theater chart with $23,142 in five theaters. Another Earth was also a strong performer earning an average of $19,435 in four theaters. Captain America: The First Avenger led the way on the overall chart and earned an average of $17,512 on the per theater chart. Last week's winner, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallow, Part 2, fell to fourth place with $10,839. More...

Weekend Estimates: Captain America Neck-and-Neck with Thor for Superhero Honors

July 24th, 2011

After last week's fireworks, this weekend was another good one for the industry thanks to a better-than-expected opening for Captain America: The First Avenger. The superhero movie is set to gross about $65.8 million at the box office this weekend, which is almost exactly the same as Thor's $65.7 million opening back in May. Captain's estimate does rely on a slightly better Sunday than Thor, so it might not quite top the list of superhero opening weekends in 2011, but the difference will basically be a rounding error. What was billed as a potentially close race for top spot this weekend turned in to a very one-sided battle, with Deathly Hallows dropping a steep 72% from its massive opening to an estimated $48.1 million. $274 million after 10 days is still a best for the franchise, however. More...

Limited Releases Could Use a Little Help

July 22nd, 2011

There are several limited releases on this week's list with reviews that are good, but not many that have reviews that are great. Myth of the American Sleepover is that one film with great reviews and with strong buzz it could have the best shot at breakout success. However, it might not be the only one. More...


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Synopsis

Four young people are on the last night of summer—their final night of freedom before the new school year starts. The teenagers cross paths as they explore the suburban wonderland they inhabit in search of love and adventure—chasing first kisses, elusive crushes, popularity and parties—and discover the quiet moments that will later resonate as the best in their youth.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$8,700 (21.2% of total gross)
Legs:4.72 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$50,000 (worldwide box office is 0.8 times production budget)
Theater counts:1 opening theaters/3 max. theaters, 3.0 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $55,797

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 14,401-14,500) 14,485 $41,045
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 28,601-28,700) 28,611 $41,045
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 6,001-6,100) 6,018 $41,045

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


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: July 22nd, 2011 (Limited) by IFC Films, released as Myth of the American Sleepover
Video Release: February 28th, 2012 by Mpi Home Video
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 96 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Breakthrough
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Keywords: Coming of Age, Twins, Summer Vacation, First Love
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Roman Spring
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Lead Ensemble Members

Marlon Morton    Rob
Amanda Bauer    Claudia
Claire Sloma    Maggie
Brett Jacobsen    Scott
Jade Ramsey    Anna
Nikita Ramsey    Ady

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

Production and Technical Credits

David Robert Mitchell    Director
David Robert Mitchell    Screenwriter

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for February 28th, 2012

February 27th, 2012

There are not a lot of new releases this week, but it includes four-time Oscar winner Hugo. The DVD, Blu-ray Combo Pack, or 3D Blu-ray Combo are clearly contenders for Pick of the Week, but so is My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic: The Friendship Express. I'm going with the former, but it is close. More...

Key to the Per Theater Chart

July 26th, 2011

Sarah's Key found its way to the top of the per theater chart with $23,142 in five theaters. Another Earth was also a strong performer earning an average of $19,435 in four theaters. Captain America: The First Avenger led the way on the overall chart and earned an average of $17,512 on the per theater chart. Last week's winner, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallow, Part 2, fell to fourth place with $10,839. More...

Weekend Estimates: Captain America Neck-and-Neck with Thor for Superhero Honors

July 24th, 2011

After last week's fireworks, this weekend was another good one for the industry thanks to a better-than-expected opening for Captain America: The First Avenger. The superhero movie is set to gross about $65.8 million at the box office this weekend, which is almost exactly the same as Thor's $65.7 million opening back in May. Captain's estimate does rely on a slightly better Sunday than Thor, so it might not quite top the list of superhero opening weekends in 2011, but the difference will basically be a rounding error. What was billed as a potentially close race for top spot this weekend turned in to a very one-sided battle, with Deathly Hallows dropping a steep 72% from its massive opening to an estimated $48.1 million. $274 million after 10 days is still a best for the franchise, however. More...

Limited Releases Could Use a Little Help

July 22nd, 2011

There are several limited releases on this week's list with reviews that are good, but not many that have reviews that are great. Myth of the American Sleepover is that one film with great reviews and with strong buzz it could have the best shot at breakout success. However, it might not be the only one. More...

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jul 22, 2011 65 $8,700   1 $8,700   $8,700 1
Jul 29, 2011 70 $7,704 -11% 2 $3,852   $19,733 2
Aug 5, 2011 77 $8,587 +11% 3 $2,862   $32,605 3
Aug 12, 2011 98 $1,974 -77% 1 $1,974   $37,266 4
Aug 19, 2011 115 $819 -59% 2 $410   $39,001 5

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jul 22, 2011 64 $12,029   1 $12,029   $12,029 1
Jul 29, 2011 72 $11,989 n/c 2 $5,995   $24,018 2
Aug 5, 2011 80 $11,274 -6% 3 $3,758   $35,292 3
Aug 12, 2011 98 $2,892 -74% 1 $2,892   $38,184 4
Aug 19, 2011 119 $1,131 -61% 2 $566   $39,315 5

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.