Ballast (2008) - Financial Information
Synopsis
Newly widowed by her husband’s shocking suicide, recovering addict Marlee struggles to raise her young son, James, by herself. Inconsolable over the suicide and unequipped to face life without a father, the stunned James reaches out to his estranged uncle Lawrence, his father’s stoic identical twin. In the wake of their reunion, James sets out on a painful, meandering path that inevitably lands him and his grieving family in grave danger.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $8,572 (10.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 9.91 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1 opening theaters/5 max. theaters, 6.6 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $133,854 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 13,301-13,400) | 13,313 | $84,980 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 26,001-26,100) | 26,038 | $84,980 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 5,001-5,100) | 5,007 | $84,980 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | October 1st, 2008 (Exclusive) by IFC Films |
| MPAA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 96 minutes |
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| Keywords: | Set in Mississippi, Suicide |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2008 | 78 | $8,572 | 1 | $8,572 | $12,165 | 1 | |
| Oct 10, 2008 | 86 | $5,524 | -36% | 1 | $5,524 | $23,774 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2008 | 84 | $5,441 | -2% | 3 | $1,814 | $33,043 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2008 | 120 | $840 | -85% | 2 | $420 | $37,249 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2008 | 86 | $7,693 | +816% | 4 | $1,923 | $45,790 | 5 |
| Nov 7, 2008 | 92 | $6,355 | -17% | 3 | $2,118 | $55,368 | 6 |
| Nov 14, 2008 | 81 | $5,552 | -13% | 5 | $1,110 | $64,895 | 7 |
| Nov 21, 2008 | 69 | $8,089 | +46% | 5 | $1,618 | $67,431 | 8 |
| Nov 28, 2008 | 89 | $2,773 | -66% | 5 | $555 | $80,203 | 9 |
| Dec 5, 2008 | 96 | $2,053 | -26% | 4 | $513 | $83,635 | 10 |
Daily Box Office Performance
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2008 | 77 | $14,657 | 1 | $14,657 | $18,250 | 2 | |
| Oct 10, 2008 | 83 | $9,352 | -36% | 1 | $9,352 | $27,602 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2008 | 83 | $8,807 | -6% | 3 | $2,936 | $36,409 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2008 | 116 | $1,688 | -81% | 2 | $844 | $38,097 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2008 | 85 | $10,916 | +547% | 4 | $2,729 | $49,013 | 6 |
| Nov 7, 2008 | 84 | $10,330 | -5% | 3 | $3,443 | $59,343 | 7 |
| Nov 14, 2008 | 81 | $8,088 | -22% | 5 | $1,618 | $67,431 | 8 |
| Nov 21, 2008 | 69 | $18,088 | +124% | 5 | $3,618 | $77,430 | 9 |
| Nov 28, 2008 | 86 | $4,152 | -77% | 5 | $830 | $81,582 | 10 |
| Dec 5, 2008 | 94 | $3,398 | -18% | 4 | $850 | $84,980 | 11 |
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 26,001-26,100) | 26,038 | $84,980 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 24,401-24,500) | 24,412 | $84,980 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 14,501-14,600) | 14,565 | $84,980 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 22,201-22,300) | 22,297 | $84,980 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 13,401-13,500) | 13,429 | $84,980 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 7,401-7,500) | 7,402 | $84,980 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 3,101-3,200) | 3,184 | $84,980 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for IFC Films Movies (Rank 301-400) | 346 | $84,980 |
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Production and Technical Credits
Awards Season - Ballast, River, and Rachel Getting Nominations
December 2nd, 2008
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October 7th, 2008
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October 3rd, 2008
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Synopsis
Newly widowed by her husband’s shocking suicide, recovering addict Marlee struggles to raise her young son, James, by herself. Inconsolable over the suicide and unequipped to face life without a father, the stunned James reaches out to his estranged uncle Lawrence, his father’s stoic identical twin. In the wake of their reunion, James sets out on a painful, meandering path that inevitably lands him and his grieving family in grave danger.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $8,572 (10.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 9.91 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1 opening theaters/5 max. theaters, 6.6 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $133,854 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 13,301-13,400) | 13,313 | $84,980 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 26,001-26,100) | 26,038 | $84,980 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 5,001-5,100) | 5,007 | $84,980 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | October 1st, 2008 (Exclusive) by IFC Films |
| MPAA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 96 minutes |
| Comparisons: | Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Set in Mississippi, Suicide |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.
Production and Technical Credits
Awards Season - Ballast, River, and Rachel Getting Nominations
December 2nd, 2008
It's the official start of award season as the Independent Spirit Award nominations were announced today. At first glance, no one film jumps out as the big player, but Frozen River did manage to pull in seven nods, while Rachel Getting Married and Ballast earned six each.
More...
Rachel Gets Hitched to Per Theater Chart
October 7th, 2008
It was a light week for limited releases, but we had one of the best results of the year on the per theater chart with Rachel Getting Married earning an amazing $32,597.
More...
Burying the Limited Releases
October 3rd, 2008
Just a trio of limited releases, including a Canadian film making its debut south of the border. (That's south of the Canadian border.)
More...
New Movie US Release Dates - September 29, 2008
September 29th, 2008
This week's round of new movie release information contains release dates for Hannah Montana, Old Dogs, Legion and more!
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New Movie Announcements, Stars and Directors - March 11, 2008
March 11th, 2008
This week another number of upcoming movies, new stars and directors have been added to our archive!
More...
New Movie US Release Dates - March 9, 2008
March 9th, 2008
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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2008 | 78 | $8,572 | 1 | $8,572 | $12,165 | 1 | |
| Oct 10, 2008 | 86 | $5,524 | -36% | 1 | $5,524 | $23,774 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2008 | 84 | $5,441 | -2% | 3 | $1,814 | $33,043 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2008 | 120 | $840 | -85% | 2 | $420 | $37,249 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2008 | 86 | $7,693 | +816% | 4 | $1,923 | $45,790 | 5 |
| Nov 7, 2008 | 92 | $6,355 | -17% | 3 | $2,118 | $55,368 | 6 |
| Nov 14, 2008 | 81 | $5,552 | -13% | 5 | $1,110 | $64,895 | 7 |
| Nov 21, 2008 | 69 | $8,089 | +46% | 5 | $1,618 | $67,431 | 8 |
| Nov 28, 2008 | 89 | $2,773 | -66% | 5 | $555 | $80,203 | 9 |
| Dec 5, 2008 | 96 | $2,053 | -26% | 4 | $513 | $83,635 | 10 |
Daily Box Office Performance
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2008 | 77 | $14,657 | 1 | $14,657 | $18,250 | 2 | |
| Oct 10, 2008 | 83 | $9,352 | -36% | 1 | $9,352 | $27,602 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2008 | 83 | $8,807 | -6% | 3 | $2,936 | $36,409 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2008 | 116 | $1,688 | -81% | 2 | $844 | $38,097 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2008 | 85 | $10,916 | +547% | 4 | $2,729 | $49,013 | 6 |
| Nov 7, 2008 | 84 | $10,330 | -5% | 3 | $3,443 | $59,343 | 7 |
| Nov 14, 2008 | 81 | $8,088 | -22% | 5 | $1,618 | $67,431 | 8 |
| Nov 21, 2008 | 69 | $18,088 | +124% | 5 | $3,618 | $77,430 | 9 |
| Nov 28, 2008 | 86 | $4,152 | -77% | 5 | $830 | $81,582 | 10 |
| Dec 5, 2008 | 94 | $3,398 | -18% | 4 | $850 | $84,980 | 11 |
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 26,001-26,100) | 26,038 | $84,980 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 24,401-24,500) | 24,412 | $84,980 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 14,501-14,600) | 14,565 | $84,980 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 22,201-22,300) | 22,297 | $84,980 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 13,401-13,500) | 13,429 | $84,980 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 7,401-7,500) | 7,402 | $84,980 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 3,101-3,200) | 3,184 | $84,980 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for IFC Films Movies (Rank 301-400) | 346 | $84,980 |
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.