M (1931) - Financial Information
- ️Mon Aug 31 1931
Synopsis
M centers around the intense manhunt for a child murderer, played by the legendary Peter Lorre in his first major role. As the police descend on the city in search of the killer, the criminal element finds that extra scrutiny from the law is hindering its own activities, and take the law into their own hands, seeking to bring the murderer to justice on their own terms.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $6,123 (17.2% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 5.81 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1 opening theaters/3 max. theaters, 4.7 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $49,470 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 14,801-14,900) | 14,843 | $35,566 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 29,701-29,800) | 29,726 | $35,566 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 6,201-6,300) | 6,287 | $35,566 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | March 15th, 2013 (Limited) by Kino Lorber |
| International Releases: | August 31st, 1931 (Limited) (Sweden) |
| MPAA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 111 minutes |
| Comparisons: | vs. Thor Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Police Procedural, Serial Killer, Organized Crime, Prostitution |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Nero Films A.G. |
| Production Countries: | Germany |
| Languages: | German |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biggest 40th Weekend Limited Release | 87 | $76 | Dec 13, 2013 | 276 |
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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2013 | 77 | $6,123 | 1 | $6,123 | $6,123 | 1 | |
| Mar 22, 2013 | 96 | $2,570 | -58% | 1 | $2,570 | $13,353 | 2 |
| Mar 29, 2013 | 114 | $628 | -76% | 1 | $628 | $16,773 | 3 |
| Apr 5, 2013 | 81 | $5,253 | +736% | 3 | $1,751 | $22,867 | 4 |
| Apr 12, 2013 | 99 | $890 | -83% | 1 | $890 | $26,648 | 5 |
| May 10, 2013 | 102 | $742 | 1 | $742 | $27,842 | 9 | |
| May 17, 2013 | 104 | $142 | -81% | 1 | $142 | $28,259 | 10 |
| May 31, 2013 | 77 | $618 | 1 | $618 | $28,877 | 12 | |
| Aug 9, 2013 | 78 | $4,199 | 2 | $2,100 | $33,648 | 22 | |
| Sep 20, 2013 | 105 | $717 | 1 | $717 | $35,274 | 28 | |
| Dec 13, 2013 | 65 | $76 | 1 | $76 | $35,350 | 40 |
Daily Box Office Performance
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2013 | 74 | $10,783 | 1 | $10,783 | $10,783 | 1 | |
| Mar 22, 2013 | 92 | $5,362 | -50% | 1 | $5,362 | $16,145 | 2 |
| Mar 29, 2013 | 110 | $1,469 | -73% | 1 | $1,469 | $17,614 | 3 |
| Apr 5, 2013 | 82 | $8,144 | +454% | 3 | $2,715 | $25,758 | 4 |
| Apr 12, 2013 | 101 | $1,324 | -84% | 1 | $1,324 | $27,082 | 5 |
| May 10, 2013 | 111 | $1,035 | 1 | $1,035 | $28,117 | 9 | |
| May 17, 2013 | 108 | $142 | -86% | 1 | $142 | $28,259 | 10 |
| May 31, 2013 | 88 | $618 | 1 | $618 | $28,877 | 12 | |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 100 | $215 | 1 | $215 | $29,092 | 15 | |
| Aug 9, 2013 | 83 | $4,199 | 2 | $2,100 | $33,648 | 22 | |
| Sep 20, 2013 | 104 | $717 | 1 | $717 | $35,274 | 28 | |
| Dec 13, 2013 | 71 | $151 | 1 | $151 | $35,566 | 40 |
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens |
Maximum Screens |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 8/31/1931 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| International Total | $0 |
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 29,701-29,800) | 29,726 | $35,566 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 28,001-28,100) | 28,053 | $35,566 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 16,601-16,700) | 16,629 | $35,566 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 25,401-25,500) | 25,469 | $35,566 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 15,201-15,300) | 15,207 | $35,566 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 8,601-8,700) | 8,627 | $35,566 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 3,901-4,000) | 3,975 | $35,566 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Kino Lorber Movies (Rank 101-200) | 157 | $35,566 |
Leading Cast
For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.
Per Theater Chart: Breaking the Bank
March 20th, 2013
Spring Breakers dominated the per theater chart earning the best per theater average for any film of 2013. It opened with an average of $87,667 in three theaters. Had it opened with a total of $87,667 in three theaters, it would have been a great start. A fellow A24 release, Ginger & Rosa, was next with an average of $14,279, also in three theaters. Somebody Up There Likes Me fell 64%, but still earned a spot in the $10,000 club with $12,310 in its one theater. Oz the Great and Powerful was the final film to earn more than $10,000 on the per theater chart with an average of $10,545.
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Synopsis
M centers around the intense manhunt for a child murderer, played by the legendary Peter Lorre in his first major role. As the police descend on the city in search of the killer, the criminal element finds that extra scrutiny from the law is hindering its own activities, and take the law into their own hands, seeking to bring the murderer to justice on their own terms.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $6,123 (17.2% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 5.81 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1 opening theaters/3 max. theaters, 4.7 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $49,470 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 14,801-14,900) | 14,843 | $35,566 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 29,701-29,800) | 29,726 | $35,566 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 6,201-6,300) | 6,287 | $35,566 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | March 15th, 2013 (Limited) by Kino Lorber |
| International Releases: | August 31st, 1931 (Limited) (Sweden) |
| MPAA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 111 minutes |
| Comparisons: | vs. Thor Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Police Procedural, Serial Killer, Organized Crime, Prostitution |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Nero Films A.G. |
| Production Countries: | Germany |
| Languages: | German |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biggest 40th Weekend Limited Release | 87 | $76 | Dec 13, 2013 | 276 |
Leading Cast
For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.
Per Theater Chart: Breaking the Bank
March 20th, 2013
Spring Breakers dominated the per theater chart earning the best per theater average for any film of 2013. It opened with an average of $87,667 in three theaters. Had it opened with a total of $87,667 in three theaters, it would have been a great start. A fellow A24 release, Ginger & Rosa, was next with an average of $14,279, also in three theaters. Somebody Up There Likes Me fell 64%, but still earned a spot in the $10,000 club with $12,310 in its one theater. Oz the Great and Powerful was the final film to earn more than $10,000 on the per theater chart with an average of $10,545.
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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2013 | 77 | $6,123 | 1 | $6,123 | $6,123 | 1 | |
| Mar 22, 2013 | 96 | $2,570 | -58% | 1 | $2,570 | $13,353 | 2 |
| Mar 29, 2013 | 114 | $628 | -76% | 1 | $628 | $16,773 | 3 |
| Apr 5, 2013 | 81 | $5,253 | +736% | 3 | $1,751 | $22,867 | 4 |
| Apr 12, 2013 | 99 | $890 | -83% | 1 | $890 | $26,648 | 5 |
| May 10, 2013 | 102 | $742 | 1 | $742 | $27,842 | 9 | |
| May 17, 2013 | 104 | $142 | -81% | 1 | $142 | $28,259 | 10 |
| May 31, 2013 | 77 | $618 | 1 | $618 | $28,877 | 12 | |
| Aug 9, 2013 | 78 | $4,199 | 2 | $2,100 | $33,648 | 22 | |
| Sep 20, 2013 | 105 | $717 | 1 | $717 | $35,274 | 28 | |
| Dec 13, 2013 | 65 | $76 | 1 | $76 | $35,350 | 40 |
Daily Box Office Performance
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2013 | 74 | $10,783 | 1 | $10,783 | $10,783 | 1 | |
| Mar 22, 2013 | 92 | $5,362 | -50% | 1 | $5,362 | $16,145 | 2 |
| Mar 29, 2013 | 110 | $1,469 | -73% | 1 | $1,469 | $17,614 | 3 |
| Apr 5, 2013 | 82 | $8,144 | +454% | 3 | $2,715 | $25,758 | 4 |
| Apr 12, 2013 | 101 | $1,324 | -84% | 1 | $1,324 | $27,082 | 5 |
| May 10, 2013 | 111 | $1,035 | 1 | $1,035 | $28,117 | 9 | |
| May 17, 2013 | 108 | $142 | -86% | 1 | $142 | $28,259 | 10 |
| May 31, 2013 | 88 | $618 | 1 | $618 | $28,877 | 12 | |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 100 | $215 | 1 | $215 | $29,092 | 15 | |
| Aug 9, 2013 | 83 | $4,199 | 2 | $2,100 | $33,648 | 22 | |
| Sep 20, 2013 | 104 | $717 | 1 | $717 | $35,274 | 28 | |
| Dec 13, 2013 | 71 | $151 | 1 | $151 | $35,566 | 40 |
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens |
Maximum Screens |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 8/31/1931 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| International Total | $0 |
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 29,701-29,800) | 29,726 | $35,566 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 28,001-28,100) | 28,053 | $35,566 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 16,601-16,700) | 16,629 | $35,566 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 25,401-25,500) | 25,469 | $35,566 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 15,201-15,300) | 15,207 | $35,566 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 8,601-8,700) | 8,627 | $35,566 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 3,901-4,000) | 3,975 | $35,566 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Kino Lorber Movies (Rank 101-200) | 157 | $35,566 |