Chappaquiddick (2018) - Financial Information
- ️Wed Sep 06 2017
Synopsis
A recounting of the tragic events of the 1969 car accident involving U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy and a young, female campaign worker who died at the scene. Kennedy left the scene of the accident and didn’t alert authorities for ten hours. What happens over the ensuing days, reveals how one of the most powerful and influential political family dynasties in U.S. history orchestrated the truth behind the death of Mary Jo Kopechne. Their efforts to control the story in the press, run damage control and preserve the family’s legacy is a story of the powerful and the untouchable. This tension-filled war room became Kennedy’s savior and nemesis, ultimately revealing his vulnerabilities, his damaged relationship with his father, Joe Kennedy Sr., all while testing his integrity and political future. As his brother John’s presidential promise to land a man on the moon unfolds, Kennedy considers his own legacy. This infamous incident will become a defining moment in his career, as he wrestles with his own moral compass, and ultimately puts his future in the hands of the American People.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $5,765,854 (33.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.02 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 95.9% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,560 opening theaters/1,645 max. theaters, 4.0 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $21,596,411 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,201-4,300) | 4,208 | $17,395,521 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 12,101-12,200) | 12,167 | $752,570 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 5,901-6,000) | 5,908 | $18,148,091 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
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Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 6th, 2018 (Wide) by Entertainment Studios Motion Pictures |
| International Releases: | April 6th, 2018 (Wide) (Australia)
May 11th, 2018 (Wide) (New Zealand) June 8th, 2018 (Wide), released as O Segredo dos Kennedy (Portugal) June 22nd, 2018 (Wide), released as The Last Son (Netherlands) September 21st, 2018 (Wide), released as El Escandalo Ted Kennedy (Spain) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | July 3rd, 2018 by Lionsgate Home Entertainment |
| MPAA Rating: | PG-13 for thematic material, disturbing images, some strong language, and historical smoking. (Rating bulletin 2492 (Cert #51224), 9/6/2017) |
| Running Time: | 101 minutes |
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| Keywords: | Politicians, Car Accident, Cover Up, 1960s, Accidental Death, Historical Drama, Political |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Dramatization |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Apex Entertianment, DMG Entertainment, Entertainment Motion Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekly US DVD Sales
| Date | Rank | Units this Week | % Change | Total Units | Spending this Week | Total Spending | Weeks in Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2018 | 12 | 23,675 | 23,675 | $395,372 | $395,372 | 2 | |
| Jul 22, 2018 | 28 | 11,139 | -53% | 34,814 | $166,974 | $562,346 | 3 |
Weekly US Blu-ray Sales
| Date | Rank | Units this Week | % Change | Total Units | Spending this Week | Total Spending | Weeks in Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2018 | 10 | 13,509 | 13,509 | $315,851 | $315,851 | 2 |
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Chappaquiddick Trailer
March 9th, 2018
Historical drama starring Kate Mara, Jason Clarke, Ed Helms, and Bruce Dern opens April 6 ... Full Movie Details.
A recounting of the tragic events of the 1969 car accident involving U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy and a young, female campaign worker who died at the scene. Kennedy left the scene of the accident and didn’t alert authorities for ten hours. What happens over the ensuing days reveals how one of the most powerful and influential political family dynasties in U.S. history orchestrated the truth behind the death of Mary Jo Kopechne. Their efforts to control the story in the press, run damage control, and preserve the family’s legacy is a story of the powerful and the untouchable. This tension-filled war room became Kennedy’s savior and nemesis, ultimately revealing his vulnerabilities, his damaged relationship with his father, Joe Kennedy Sr., all while testing his integrity and political future. As his brother John’s presidential promise to land a man on the moon unfolds, Kennedy considers his own legacy. This infamous incident will become a defining moment in his career, as he wrestles with his own moral compass, and ultimately puts his future in the hands of the American People.
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