L'inconnu du lac (2013)

L'inconnu du lac poster
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $323,070Details
International Box Office $2,374,164Details
Worldwide Box Office $2,697,234
Home Market Performance
Est. Domestic Blu-ray Sales $194,789 Details
Total Est. Domestic Video Sales $194,789
OpusData ID: 201480100
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Synopsis

Frank spends his summer days hopelessly searching for companionship at a popular cruising spot on the shores of a lake in rural France. One day, he meets Michel, an attractive yet darkly mysterious man and falls blindly in love. When a death occurs, Frank and Michel become the primary suspects but they choose to ignore the dangers and instead continue to engage in their passionate and potentially lethal relationship.

Metrics

Legs:8.84 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:12.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$1,000,000 (worldwide box office is 2.7 times production budget)
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $447,231

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 11,101-11,200) 11,126 $323,070
All Time International Box Office (Rank 8,901-9,000) 8,939 $2,374,164
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 12,601-12,700) 12,656 $2,697,234

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


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: January 24th, 2014 (Limited) by Strand Releasing, released as Stranger by the Lake
International Releases: November 20th, 2013 (Wide) (Belgium)
November 21st, 2013 (Wide) (Portugal)
November 22nd, 2013 (Wide) (Brazil)
November 29th, 2013 (Wide) (Austria)
September 25th, 2020 (Limited) (Australia)
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Video Release: May 13th, 2014 by Strand Home
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 97 minutes
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Keywords: LGBTQ+, Romance, Love at First Sight, Police Procedural, Erotic Thriller, Erotic Drama
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Region PACA, Soficinema et Cinemage, CNC, Arte France Cinema, M141, Films de Force Majeure
Production Countries: France
Languages: French

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 11,101-11,200) 11,126 $323,070
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 10,601-10,700) 10,664 $447,231
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 10,101-10,200) 10,131 $323,070
Top-grossing movies at the domestic box office first released in 2014 (Rank 201-300) 275 $323,070
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 6,001-6,100) 6,029 $323,070
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 10,001-10,100) 10,029 $323,070
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 5,701-5,800) 5,793 $323,070
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,121 $323,070
All Time Domestic Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,299 $323,070
All Time Domestic Box Office for Strand Releasing Movies 11 $323,070

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jan 31, 2014 50 $36,566   5 $7,313   $75,165 2
Feb 14, 2014 51 $26,317   9 $2,924   $174,642 4
Feb 21, 2014 54 $21,029 -20% 12 $1,752   $200,252 5
Feb 28, 2014 65 $12,338 -41% 11 $1,122   $224,092 6
Mar 7, 2014 60 $22,905 +86% 12 $1,909   $253,808 7
Mar 14, 2014 59 $19,768 -14% 16 $1,236   $285,173 8
Mar 21, 2014 64 $8,939 -55% 16 $559   $304,934 9
Mar 28, 2014 69 $4,379 -51% 4 $1,095   $315,322 10
Apr 4, 2014 84 $3,022 -31% 5 $604   $320,817 11
Apr 11, 2014 103 $302 -90% 1 $302   $323,070 12

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Feb 14, 2014 50 $30,898   9 $3,433   $179,223 4
Feb 21, 2014 51 $32,531 +5% 12 $2,711   $211,754 5
Feb 28, 2014 58 $19,149 -41% 11 $1,741   $230,903 6
Mar 7, 2014 53 $34,502 +80% 12 $2,875   $265,405 7
Mar 14, 2014 54 $30,590 -11% 16 $1,912   $295,995 8
Mar 21, 2014 64 $14,948 -51% 16 $934   $310,943 9
Mar 28, 2014 71 $6,852 -54% 4 $1,713   $317,795 10
Apr 4, 2014 77 $4,973 -27% 5 $995   $322,768 11

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date		 Opening
Weekend		 Opening
Weekend
Screens		 Maximum
Screens		 Theatrical
Engagements		 Total
Box Office		 Report
Date
Australia 9/25/2020 $219 3 3 3 $37,721 10/2/2020
Austria 11/29/2013 $2,290 2 2 8 $26,174 12/13/2015
Belgium 11/20/2013 $6,319 5 5 26 $27,438 12/13/2015
Brazil 11/22/2013 $634 3 6 20 $45,023 12/13/2015
Japan 3/22/2025 $0000$0
Portugal 11/21/2013 $3,418 1 1 4 $13,122 12/13/2015
South Korea 7/8/2022 $0000$0
 
Rest of World $2,224,686
 
International Total$2,374,164 10/2/2020

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 8,901-9,000) 8,939 $2,374,164
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 7,801-7,900) 7,886 $2,374,164
All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 5,001-5,100) 5,100 $2,374,164
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 7,401-7,500) 7,469 $2,374,164
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 4,701-4,800) 4,729 $2,374,164
All Time International Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 2,201-2,300) 2,273 $2,374,164
All Time International Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 801-900) 865 $2,374,164
All Time International Box Office for Strand Releasing Movies 17 $2,374,164

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 12,601-12,700) 12,656 $2,697,234
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 11,301-11,400) 11,371 $2,697,234
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 7,101-7,200) 7,199 $2,697,234
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 10,901-11,000) 10,951 $2,697,234
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 6,801-6,900) 6,839 $2,697,234
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 3,201-3,300) 3,232 $2,697,234
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,240 $2,697,234
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Strand Releasing Movies 15 $2,697,234

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.

Supporting Cast

Pierre Deladonchamps    Franck
Christophe Paou    Michel
Patrick D'Assumcao    Henri
Jerome Chappatte    Police Inspector
Mathieu Vervisch    Eric
Gilbert Traina    Tuesday Night Man
Gilles Guerin    Ladies Man
Emmanuel Daumas    Philippe
Sebastien Badachaoui    Eric's Boyfriend

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

Production and Technical Credits

Alain Guiraudie    Director
Alain Guiraudie    Screenwriter
Nicolas Leclere    Production Manager
Claire Mathon    Director of Photography
Roy Genty    Art Director
Francois-Renaud Labarthe    Art Director
Laurent Lunetta    Art Director
Philippe Grivel    Sound Designer
Jean-Christophe Hym    Editor
Nathalie Vidal    Sound Mixer
Toufik Ayadi    Post Production Director
Sylvie Pialat    Line Producer
Benoit Quainon    Line Producer
Julie Darfeuil    Assistant Director
Stephane Batut    Casting Director

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for May 13th, 2014

May 13th, 2014

It's a weird week on the home market. There are more first-run releases on this week's list than last week, as well as some TV on DVD releases and others. That said, it still feels very shallow. Even coming up with a list of ten new releases will include some filler. According to Amazon.com, I, Frankenstein is the biggest selling new release of the week. However, Her is the best new release of the week and the Blu-ray Combo Pack is the Pick of the Week. More...

Limited Releases: Shelter From the Storm

January 24th, 2014

Gimme Shelter poster

There are a number of releases on this week's list that are worth checking out. This includes Gloria, the official Oscar selection from Chile; Stranger by the Lake, an erotic thriller with a gay protagonist; and Our Man in Tehran, a Canadian documentary that tells the story of what happened in Argo. There are also some less serious films that I think I will like more than the average critic: 3 Night Stand and Knights of Badassdom. On the other hand, the widest release is Gimme Shelter, which might do well if it can tap into the churchgoing demographic; however, it could also miss the Mendoza Line. More...


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Synopsis

Frank spends his summer days hopelessly searching for companionship at a popular cruising spot on the shores of a lake in rural France. One day, he meets Michel, an attractive yet darkly mysterious man and falls blindly in love. When a death occurs, Frank and Michel become the primary suspects but they choose to ignore the dangers and instead continue to engage in their passionate and potentially lethal relationship.

Metrics

Legs:8.84 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:12.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$1,000,000 (worldwide box office is 2.7 times production budget)
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $447,231

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 11,101-11,200) 11,126 $323,070
All Time International Box Office (Rank 8,901-9,000) 8,939 $2,374,164
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 12,601-12,700) 12,656 $2,697,234

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


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: January 24th, 2014 (Limited) by Strand Releasing, released as Stranger by the Lake
International Releases: November 20th, 2013 (Wide) (Belgium)
November 21st, 2013 (Wide) (Portugal)
November 22nd, 2013 (Wide) (Brazil)
November 29th, 2013 (Wide) (Austria)
September 25th, 2020 (Limited) (Australia)
... Show all releases
Video Release: May 13th, 2014 by Strand Home
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 97 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Titane
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: LGBTQ+, Romance, Love at First Sight, Police Procedural, Erotic Thriller, Erotic Drama
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Region PACA, Soficinema et Cinemage, CNC, Arte France Cinema, M141, Films de Force Majeure
Production Countries: France
Languages: French

Supporting Cast

Pierre Deladonchamps    Franck
Christophe Paou    Michel
Patrick D'Assumcao    Henri
Jerome Chappatte    Police Inspector
Mathieu Vervisch    Eric
Gilbert Traina    Tuesday Night Man
Gilles Guerin    Ladies Man
Emmanuel Daumas    Philippe
Sebastien Badachaoui    Eric's Boyfriend

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

Production and Technical Credits

Alain Guiraudie    Director
Alain Guiraudie    Screenwriter
Nicolas Leclere    Production Manager
Claire Mathon    Director of Photography
Roy Genty    Art Director
Francois-Renaud Labarthe    Art Director
Laurent Lunetta    Art Director
Philippe Grivel    Sound Designer
Jean-Christophe Hym    Editor
Nathalie Vidal    Sound Mixer
Toufik Ayadi    Post Production Director
Sylvie Pialat    Line Producer
Benoit Quainon    Line Producer
Julie Darfeuil    Assistant Director
Stephane Batut    Casting Director

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for May 13th, 2014

May 13th, 2014

It's a weird week on the home market. There are more first-run releases on this week's list than last week, as well as some TV on DVD releases and others. That said, it still feels very shallow. Even coming up with a list of ten new releases will include some filler. According to Amazon.com, I, Frankenstein is the biggest selling new release of the week. However, Her is the best new release of the week and the Blu-ray Combo Pack is the Pick of the Week. More...

Limited Releases: Shelter From the Storm

January 24th, 2014

Gimme Shelter poster

There are a number of releases on this week's list that are worth checking out. This includes Gloria, the official Oscar selection from Chile; Stranger by the Lake, an erotic thriller with a gay protagonist; and Our Man in Tehran, a Canadian documentary that tells the story of what happened in Argo. There are also some less serious films that I think I will like more than the average critic: 3 Night Stand and Knights of Badassdom. On the other hand, the widest release is Gimme Shelter, which might do well if it can tap into the churchgoing demographic; however, it could also miss the Mendoza Line. More...

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 11,101-11,200) 11,126 $323,070
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 10,601-10,700) 10,664 $447,231
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 10,101-10,200) 10,131 $323,070
Top-grossing movies at the domestic box office first released in 2014 (Rank 201-300) 275 $323,070
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 6,001-6,100) 6,029 $323,070
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 10,001-10,100) 10,029 $323,070
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 5,701-5,800) 5,793 $323,070
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,121 $323,070
All Time Domestic Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,299 $323,070
All Time Domestic Box Office for Strand Releasing Movies 11 $323,070

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jan 31, 2014 50 $36,566   5 $7,313   $75,165 2
Feb 14, 2014 51 $26,317   9 $2,924   $174,642 4
Feb 21, 2014 54 $21,029 -20% 12 $1,752   $200,252 5
Feb 28, 2014 65 $12,338 -41% 11 $1,122   $224,092 6
Mar 7, 2014 60 $22,905 +86% 12 $1,909   $253,808 7
Mar 14, 2014 59 $19,768 -14% 16 $1,236   $285,173 8
Mar 21, 2014 64 $8,939 -55% 16 $559   $304,934 9
Mar 28, 2014 69 $4,379 -51% 4 $1,095   $315,322 10
Apr 4, 2014 84 $3,022 -31% 5 $604   $320,817 11
Apr 11, 2014 103 $302 -90% 1 $302   $323,070 12

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Feb 14, 2014 50 $30,898   9 $3,433   $179,223 4
Feb 21, 2014 51 $32,531 +5% 12 $2,711   $211,754 5
Feb 28, 2014 58 $19,149 -41% 11 $1,741   $230,903 6
Mar 7, 2014 53 $34,502 +80% 12 $2,875   $265,405 7
Mar 14, 2014 54 $30,590 -11% 16 $1,912   $295,995 8
Mar 21, 2014 64 $14,948 -51% 16 $934   $310,943 9
Mar 28, 2014 71 $6,852 -54% 4 $1,713   $317,795 10
Apr 4, 2014 77 $4,973 -27% 5 $995   $322,768 11

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date		 Opening
Weekend		 Opening
Weekend
Screens		 Maximum
Screens		 Theatrical
Engagements		 Total
Box Office		 Report
Date
Australia 9/25/2020 $219 3 3 3 $37,721 10/2/2020
Austria 11/29/2013 $2,290 2 2 8 $26,174 12/13/2015
Belgium 11/20/2013 $6,319 5 5 26 $27,438 12/13/2015
Brazil 11/22/2013 $634 3 6 20 $45,023 12/13/2015
Japan 3/22/2025 $0000$0
Portugal 11/21/2013 $3,418 1 1 4 $13,122 12/13/2015
South Korea 7/8/2022 $0000$0
 
Rest of World $2,224,686
 
International Total$2,374,164 10/2/2020

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 8,901-9,000) 8,939 $2,374,164
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 7,801-7,900) 7,886 $2,374,164
All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 5,001-5,100) 5,100 $2,374,164
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 7,401-7,500) 7,469 $2,374,164
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 4,701-4,800) 4,729 $2,374,164
All Time International Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 2,201-2,300) 2,273 $2,374,164
All Time International Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 801-900) 865 $2,374,164
All Time International Box Office for Strand Releasing Movies 17 $2,374,164

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 12,601-12,700) 12,656 $2,697,234
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 11,301-11,400) 11,371 $2,697,234
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 7,101-7,200) 7,199 $2,697,234
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 10,901-11,000) 10,951 $2,697,234
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 6,801-6,900) 6,839 $2,697,234
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 3,201-3,300) 3,232 $2,697,234
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,240 $2,697,234
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Strand Releasing Movies 15 $2,697,234

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.