Synopsis
After the death of his estranged wife, Quoyle’s fortunes begin to change when his long-lost aunt convinces him and his daughter to head north. Now, in a place where life is as rough as the weather and secrets are as vast as the ocean, Quoyle lands a job as a reporter for the local paper. In the course of his new career he uncovers some dark family secrets.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $1,205,174 (10.6% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 8.73 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 46.7% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $35,000,000 (worldwide box office is 0.7 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 186 opening theaters/434 max. theaters, 5.6 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $22,347,350 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 5,201-5,300) | 5,248 | $11,405,825 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 4,501-4,600) | 4,600 | $13,000,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 5,101-5,200) | 5,140 | $24,405,825 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 201-300) | 241 | $11,405,825 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) | 1,967 | $11,405,825 |
| All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) | 1,248 | $13,000,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) | 1,591 | $24,405,825 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | December 25th, 2001 (Limited) by Miramax |
| MPAA Rating: | R for some language, sexuality and disturbing images |
| Running Time: | 111 minutes |
| Comparisons: | vs. An Unfinished Life Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Dysfunctional Family, Voiceover/Narration, Unexpected Pregnancy, Relationships Gone Wrong, Single Parent, Infidelity, Human-Trafficking, Adopted Family, Dream Sequence, Non-Chronological, Investigative Journalist, Newspaper Industry, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent, Learning Disabilities, Death of a Spouse or Fiancée / Fiancé, Troubled Pregnancy or Miscarriage, Life in a Small Town, Crime Drama |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | Canada, United States |
| Languages: | English |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas (Opening, 3-Day) | 150 | $1,205,174 | Dec 28, 2001 | 6 |
| Christmas (Opening, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 145 | $2,510,421 | Dec 28, 2001 | 6 |