The Hoax (2007) - Financial Information
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $1,449,320 (20.2% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.89 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $25,000,000 (worldwide box office is 0.3 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 235 opening theaters/1,069 max. theaters, 3.2 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $11,778,494 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 6,001-6,100) | 6,041 | $7,164,995 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 8,901-9,000) | 8,982 | $7,164,995 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 301-400) | 366 | $7,164,995 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) | 1,250 | $7,164,995 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,801-1,900) | 1,807 | $7,164,995 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,201-2,300) | 2,274 | $7,164,995 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,701-2,800) | 2,741 | $7,164,995 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Walt Disney Movies (Rank 501-600) | 548 | $7,164,995 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Walt Disney Movies (Rank 501-600) | 559 | $7,164,995 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 6th, 2007 (Limited) by Walt Disney April 20th, 2007 (Expands Wide) by Walt Disney |
| MPAA Rating: | R for language. |
| Running Time: | 116 minutes |
| Comparisons: | vs. Passchendaele Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Comedy Drama, 1970s, Biography, Writing and Writers, Non-Drama Biographies, Forgery, Relationships Gone Wrong, Infidelity, Paranoia, Addiction, Political |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Dramatization |
| Production Countries: | United Kingdom |
| Languages: | English |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biggest 2nd Weekend Limited Release | 93 | $1,466,552 | Apr 13, 2007 | 10 |
| Easter (Opening, 3-Day) | 103 | $1,449,320 | Apr 6, 2007 | 3 |
| Easter (Opening, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 106 | $2,452,047 | Apr 6, 2007 | 3 |
Compare this performance with other movies…
Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2007 | 16 | $1,449,320 | 235 | $6,167 | $1,449,320 | 1 | |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 16 | $1,466,552 | +1% | 413 | $3,551 | $3,413,521 | 2 |
| Apr 20, 2007 | 17 | $1,229,781 | -16% | 1,069 | $1,150 | $5,063,422 | 3 |
| Apr 27, 2007 | 16 | $760,550 | -38% | 981 | $775 | $6,228,666 | 4 |
| May 4, 2007 | 21 | $247,954 | -67% | 301 | $824 | $6,733,726 | 5 |
| May 11, 2007 | 31 | $139,926 | -44% | 206 | $679 | $6,960,360 | 6 |
| May 18, 2007 | 38 | $82,120 | -41% | 123 | $668 | $7,092,859 | 7 |
| May 25, 2007 | 46 | $28,851 | -65% | 42 | $687 | $7,148,226 | 8 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2007 | 45 | $8,707 | 42 | $207 | $7,156,933 | 53 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2007 | 16 | $1,946,969 | 235 | $8,285 | $1,946,969 | 1 | |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 16 | $1,886,672 | -3% | 413 | $4,568 | $3,833,641 | 2 |
| Apr 20, 2007 | 16 | $1,634,475 | -13% | 1,069 | $1,529 | $5,468,116 | 3 |
| Apr 27, 2007 | 18 | $1,017,656 | -38% | 981 | $1,037 | $6,485,772 | 4 |
| May 4, 2007 | 21 | $334,662 | -67% | 301 | $1,112 | $6,820,434 | 5 |
| May 11, 2007 | 33 | $190,305 | -43% | 206 | $924 | $7,010,739 | 6 |
| May 18, 2007 | 41 | $108,636 | -43% | 123 | $883 | $7,119,375 | 7 |
| May 25, 2007 | 53 | $45,620 | -58% | 42 | $1,086 | $7,164,995 | 8 |
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 8,901-9,000) | 8,982 | $7,164,995 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 7,901-8,000) | 7,919 | $7,164,995 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 601-700) | 610 | $7,164,995 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 7,801-7,900) | 7,848 | $7,164,995 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Dramatization Movies (Rank 601-700) | 648 | $7,164,995 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,801-1,900) | 1,807 | $7,164,995 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,701-2,800) | 2,741 | $7,164,995 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Walt Disney Movies (Rank 501-600) | 559 | $7,164,995 |
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.
Leading Cast
Uncategorized
For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.
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October 29th, 2007
The Transformers led a list of six new releases and the overall rental chart this week, but at $9.97 million in rentals, it was a subdued victory compared to its dominance of the sales chart.
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DVD Releases for October 16, 2007
October 16th, 2007
This week we have the first of the summer blockbusters hitting the home market.
But, strangely, it was the last of the four $300 million movies that were released this year.
This signifies the unofficial start of the of the Christmas DVD rush season and I would expect every week massive blockbusters or super-special editions being release from now until the Boxing Day.
As for this week's best bets, I'm torn between two releases: Grindhouse - Planet Terror - Extended and Unrated - Two-Disc Special Edition and The Transformers - HD-DVD Edition.
I've giving both the DVD Pick of the Week honors, but I will add that while Grindhouse is the better movie, The Transformers will appeal to a wider audience.
(On a side note, this is the second time a HD-DVD release has earned the DVD Pick of the Week.
Blu-Ray better catch up to HD-DVD soon.)
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The Valet Parks on Top of Per Theater Chart
April 24th, 2007
Again, only one film was able to top $10,000 on the per theater chart this weekend.
This time it was The Valet that made the grade, as it earned close to $70,000 in 6 theaters for a average of $11,259.
More...
Year Was No Dog on the Per Theater Chart
April 17th, 2007
There was only one film able to top $10,000 on the per theater charts, and that was Year of the Dog at $15,460. The next closest movie, Disturbia, had less than half that at $7,598.
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Sheep Follow No One on the Per Theater Chart
April 10th, 2007
Killer of Sheep saw its per theater average grow to $15,864 this weekend, which was enough to claim top spot just ahead of Black Book's average of $12,502.
More...
Movie Website Updates for March 31 - April 7, 2007
April 7th, 2007
It's the Saturday after Good Friday, which explains why this column was delayed one day. But while the Friday was good, this week's sites were mediocre, at least they were compared to high expectations. If this was January, it would be a great list. However, at this point of the year I'm expecting one potential summer blockbuster to have a major website launch each week, and that didn't happen this time. We still had an award-worthy effort with Grindhouse - Official Site.
More...
These Limited Releases are No Hoax
April 6th, 2007
As always, limited releases bring wide variety of films from a Canadian film about a first crush, to a Dutch film about surviving World War II. However, unlike most weeks, this week also has a big release that is almost guaranteed to hit seven figures during its debut. That film, The Hoax, it also opening in more than 200 theaters, which makes it a risky move for the studio.
More...
2007 Preview: April
April 1st, 2007
April is an interesting month to open a movie. Interesting, but not a particularly good month. This year it does start with Easter, but that's traditionally not a strong long weekend. Only one movie has topped $40 million over that weekend and only one other has cracked $30 million. Worst still, it's jammed right up against May, the start of the summer blockbusters season.
Ironically, the closer you get to this most lucrative time of year, the tougher it is for films to make a buck.
No movie wants to open the weekend before Spider-man 3, for instance.
Overall, there are a few hits to be found in the month, and a few misses, but nothing that really stands out above the pack.
More...
New Movie US Release Dates - February 25, 2007
February 25th, 2007
This week's round of new movie release information contains release dates for Resurrecting the Champ, The Waterhorse, Avatar and more.
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December 3rd, 2006
This week's round of new movie release information contains release dates for Hairspray, Becoming Jane and more.
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October 15th, 2006
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $1,449,320 (20.2% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.89 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $25,000,000 (worldwide box office is 0.3 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 235 opening theaters/1,069 max. theaters, 3.2 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $11,778,494 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 6,001-6,100) | 6,041 | $7,164,995 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 8,901-9,000) | 8,982 | $7,164,995 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 301-400) | 366 | $7,164,995 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) | 1,250 | $7,164,995 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,801-1,900) | 1,807 | $7,164,995 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,201-2,300) | 2,274 | $7,164,995 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,701-2,800) | 2,741 | $7,164,995 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Walt Disney Movies (Rank 501-600) | 548 | $7,164,995 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Walt Disney Movies (Rank 501-600) | 559 | $7,164,995 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 6th, 2007 (Limited) by Walt Disney April 20th, 2007 (Expands Wide) by Walt Disney |
| MPAA Rating: | R for language. |
| Running Time: | 116 minutes |
| Comparisons: | vs. Passchendaele Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Comedy Drama, 1970s, Biography, Writing and Writers, Non-Drama Biographies, Forgery, Relationships Gone Wrong, Infidelity, Paranoia, Addiction, Political |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Dramatization |
| Production Countries: | United Kingdom |
| Languages: | English |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biggest 2nd Weekend Limited Release | 93 | $1,466,552 | Apr 13, 2007 | 10 |
| Easter (Opening, 3-Day) | 103 | $1,449,320 | Apr 6, 2007 | 3 |
| Easter (Opening, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 106 | $2,452,047 | Apr 6, 2007 | 3 |
Leading Cast
Uncategorized
For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.
DVD Rentals - Transformers almost Teppid on the Rental Chart
October 29th, 2007
The Transformers led a list of six new releases and the overall rental chart this week, but at $9.97 million in rentals, it was a subdued victory compared to its dominance of the sales chart.
More...
DVD Releases for October 16, 2007
October 16th, 2007
This week we have the first of the summer blockbusters hitting the home market.
But, strangely, it was the last of the four $300 million movies that were released this year.
This signifies the unofficial start of the of the Christmas DVD rush season and I would expect every week massive blockbusters or super-special editions being release from now until the Boxing Day.
As for this week's best bets, I'm torn between two releases: Grindhouse - Planet Terror - Extended and Unrated - Two-Disc Special Edition and The Transformers - HD-DVD Edition.
I've giving both the DVD Pick of the Week honors, but I will add that while Grindhouse is the better movie, The Transformers will appeal to a wider audience.
(On a side note, this is the second time a HD-DVD release has earned the DVD Pick of the Week.
Blu-Ray better catch up to HD-DVD soon.)
More...
The Valet Parks on Top of Per Theater Chart
April 24th, 2007
Again, only one film was able to top $10,000 on the per theater chart this weekend.
This time it was The Valet that made the grade, as it earned close to $70,000 in 6 theaters for a average of $11,259.
More...
Year Was No Dog on the Per Theater Chart
April 17th, 2007
There was only one film able to top $10,000 on the per theater charts, and that was Year of the Dog at $15,460. The next closest movie, Disturbia, had less than half that at $7,598.
More...
Sheep Follow No One on the Per Theater Chart
April 10th, 2007
Killer of Sheep saw its per theater average grow to $15,864 this weekend, which was enough to claim top spot just ahead of Black Book's average of $12,502.
More...
Movie Website Updates for March 31 - April 7, 2007
April 7th, 2007
It's the Saturday after Good Friday, which explains why this column was delayed one day. But while the Friday was good, this week's sites were mediocre, at least they were compared to high expectations. If this was January, it would be a great list. However, at this point of the year I'm expecting one potential summer blockbuster to have a major website launch each week, and that didn't happen this time. We still had an award-worthy effort with Grindhouse - Official Site.
More...
These Limited Releases are No Hoax
April 6th, 2007
As always, limited releases bring wide variety of films from a Canadian film about a first crush, to a Dutch film about surviving World War II. However, unlike most weeks, this week also has a big release that is almost guaranteed to hit seven figures during its debut. That film, The Hoax, it also opening in more than 200 theaters, which makes it a risky move for the studio.
More...
2007 Preview: April
April 1st, 2007
April is an interesting month to open a movie. Interesting, but not a particularly good month. This year it does start with Easter, but that's traditionally not a strong long weekend. Only one movie has topped $40 million over that weekend and only one other has cracked $30 million. Worst still, it's jammed right up against May, the start of the summer blockbusters season.
Ironically, the closer you get to this most lucrative time of year, the tougher it is for films to make a buck.
No movie wants to open the weekend before Spider-man 3, for instance.
Overall, there are a few hits to be found in the month, and a few misses, but nothing that really stands out above the pack.
More...
New Movie US Release Dates - February 25, 2007
February 25th, 2007
This week's round of new movie release information contains release dates for Resurrecting the Champ, The Waterhorse, Avatar and more.
More...
New Movie US Release Dates - December 3, 2006
December 3rd, 2006
This week's round of new movie release information contains release dates for Hairspray, Becoming Jane and more.
More...
New Movie US Release Dates - October 15, 2006
October 15th, 2006
This week's round of new movie release information contains release dates for Jumper, Kung Fu Panda, Charlie Wilson's War and more.
More...
Compare this performance with other movies…
Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2007 | 16 | $1,449,320 | 235 | $6,167 | $1,449,320 | 1 | |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 16 | $1,466,552 | +1% | 413 | $3,551 | $3,413,521 | 2 |
| Apr 20, 2007 | 17 | $1,229,781 | -16% | 1,069 | $1,150 | $5,063,422 | 3 |
| Apr 27, 2007 | 16 | $760,550 | -38% | 981 | $775 | $6,228,666 | 4 |
| May 4, 2007 | 21 | $247,954 | -67% | 301 | $824 | $6,733,726 | 5 |
| May 11, 2007 | 31 | $139,926 | -44% | 206 | $679 | $6,960,360 | 6 |
| May 18, 2007 | 38 | $82,120 | -41% | 123 | $668 | $7,092,859 | 7 |
| May 25, 2007 | 46 | $28,851 | -65% | 42 | $687 | $7,148,226 | 8 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2007 | 45 | $8,707 | 42 | $207 | $7,156,933 | 53 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2007 | 16 | $1,946,969 | 235 | $8,285 | $1,946,969 | 1 | |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 16 | $1,886,672 | -3% | 413 | $4,568 | $3,833,641 | 2 |
| Apr 20, 2007 | 16 | $1,634,475 | -13% | 1,069 | $1,529 | $5,468,116 | 3 |
| Apr 27, 2007 | 18 | $1,017,656 | -38% | 981 | $1,037 | $6,485,772 | 4 |
| May 4, 2007 | 21 | $334,662 | -67% | 301 | $1,112 | $6,820,434 | 5 |
| May 11, 2007 | 33 | $190,305 | -43% | 206 | $924 | $7,010,739 | 6 |
| May 18, 2007 | 41 | $108,636 | -43% | 123 | $883 | $7,119,375 | 7 |
| May 25, 2007 | 53 | $45,620 | -58% | 42 | $1,086 | $7,164,995 | 8 |
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 8,901-9,000) | 8,982 | $7,164,995 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 7,901-8,000) | 7,919 | $7,164,995 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 601-700) | 610 | $7,164,995 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 7,801-7,900) | 7,848 | $7,164,995 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Dramatization Movies (Rank 601-700) | 648 | $7,164,995 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,801-1,900) | 1,807 | $7,164,995 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,701-2,800) | 2,741 | $7,164,995 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Walt Disney Movies (Rank 501-600) | 559 | $7,164,995 |
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.