Mao's Last Dancer (2010) - Financial Information
- ️Wed Apr 28 2010
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $4,806,750 | Details |
| International Box Office | $21,134,687 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $25,941,437 | |
| Further financial details... |
Synopsis
Mao's Last Dancer is the inspiring true story of Li Cunxin and his extraordinary journey from a poor upbringing in rural China to international stardom as a world-class ballet dancer. Based on the bestselling autobiography, Mao's Last Dancer weaves a moving tale about the quest for freedom and the courage it takes to live your own life. The film compellingly captures the struggles, sacrifices and triumphs, as well as the intoxicating effects of first love and celebrity amid the pain of exile.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $199,657 (4.2% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 14.06 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 18.5% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $18,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.4 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 33 opening theaters/137 max. theaters, 9.6 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $6,890,278 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 6,701-6,800) | 6,734 | $4,806,750 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 3,501-3,600) | 3,554 | $21,134,687 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,801-4,900) | 4,851 | $25,941,437 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 501-600) | 544 | $4,806,750 |
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: | August 20th, 2010 (Limited) by Samuel Goldwyn Films |
| International Releases: | December 9th, 2011 (Wide) (Brazil)
April 13th, 2012 (Wide) (Mexico) June 15th, 2012 (Wide) (Colombia) December 6th, 2012 (Wide) (Chile) |
| Video Release: | March 29th, 2011 by Fox Home Entertainment |
| MPAA Rating: | PG for a brief violent image, some sensuality, language and incidental smoking (Rating bulletin 2118, 4/28/2010) |
| Running Time: | 117 minutes |
| Comparisons: | vs. Milk Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Biography, Dancing, Political, Biographical Drama, Set in China, 1960s, 1970s, Texas, Communism |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Dramatization |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Great Scott Productions |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English, Mandarin |
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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2010 | 31 | $199,657 | 33 | $6,050 | $777,657 | 1 | |
| Aug 27, 2010 | 25 | $299,691 | +50% | 75 | $3,996 | $1,193,813 | 2 |
| Sep 3, 2010 | 28 | $338,179 | +13% | 95 | $3,560 | $1,676,189 | 3 |
| Sep 10, 2010 | 29 | $341,941 | +1% | 102 | $3,352 | $2,225,057 | 4 |
| Sep 17, 2010 | 30 | $238,007 | -30% | 98 | $2,429 | $2,617,290 | 5 |
| Sep 24, 2010 | 25 | $273,176 | +15% | 122 | $2,239 | $3,013,322 | 6 |
| Oct 1, 2010 | 22 | $263,534 | -4% | 137 | $1,924 | $3,420,367 | 7 |
| Oct 8, 2010 | 27 | $183,230 | -30% | 121 | $1,514 | $3,737,348 | 8 |
| Oct 15, 2010 | 34 | $151,571 | -17% | 116 | $1,307 | $3,993,961 | 9 |
| Oct 22, 2010 | 34 | $126,715 | -16% | 102 | $1,242 | $4,196,120 | 10 |
| Oct 29, 2010 | 33 | $117,235 | -7% | 96 | $1,221 | $4,385,595 | 11 |
| Nov 5, 2010 | 36 | $100,022 | -15% | 81 | $1,235 | $4,553,640 | 12 |
| Nov 12, 2010 | 40 | $56,911 | -43% | 55 | $1,035 | $4,664,095 | 13 |
| Nov 19, 2010 | 39 | $36,487 | -36% | 42 | $869 | $4,734,677 | 14 |
| Nov 26, 2010 | 48 | $31,216 | -14% | 22 | $1,419 | $4,780,216 | 15 |
| Dec 3, 2010 | 53 | $17,421 | -44% | 23 | $757 | $4,806,750 | 16 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2010 | 28 | $106,021 | 95 | $1,116 | $1,782,210 | 18 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2010 | 30 | $316,122 | 33 | $9,579 | $894,122 | 1 | |
| Aug 27, 2010 | 24 | $443,888 | +40% | 75 | $5,919 | $1,338,010 | 2 |
| Sep 3, 2010 | 28 | $545,106 | +23% | 95 | $5,738 | $1,883,116 | 3 |
| Sep 10, 2010 | 26 | $496,167 | -9% | 102 | $4,864 | $2,379,283 | 4 |
| Sep 17, 2010 | 25 | $360,863 | -27% | 98 | $3,682 | $2,740,146 | 5 |
| Sep 24, 2010 | 22 | $416,687 | +15% | 122 | $3,415 | $3,156,833 | 6 |
| Oct 1, 2010 | 22 | $397,285 | -5% | 137 | $2,900 | $3,554,118 | 7 |
| Oct 8, 2010 | 28 | $288,272 | -27% | 121 | $2,382 | $3,842,390 | 8 |
| Oct 15, 2010 | 34 | $227,015 | -21% | 116 | $1,957 | $4,069,405 | 9 |
| Oct 22, 2010 | 33 | $198,955 | -12% | 102 | $1,951 | $4,268,360 | 10 |
| Oct 29, 2010 | 33 | $185,258 | -7% | 96 | $1,930 | $4,453,618 | 11 |
| Nov 5, 2010 | 38 | $153,566 | -17% | 81 | $1,896 | $4,607,184 | 12 |
| Nov 12, 2010 | 36 | $91,006 | -41% | 55 | $1,655 | $4,698,190 | 13 |
| Nov 19, 2010 | 46 | $50,810 | -44% | 42 | $1,210 | $4,749,000 | 14 |
| Nov 26, 2010 | 47 | $40,329 | -21% | 22 | $1,833 | $4,789,329 | 15 |
| Dec 3, 2010 | 62 | $17,421 | -57% | 23 | $757 | $4,806,750 | 16 |
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens |
Maximum Screens |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 12/9/2011 | $0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | $1,067,752 | 12/10/2015 |
| Chile | 12/6/2012 | $0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | $7,170 | 12/29/2018 |
| Colombia | 6/15/2012 | $20,702 | 16 | 16 | 30 | $114,239 | 12/29/2018 |
| Mexico | 4/13/2012 | $0 | 0 | 20 | 47 | $143,736 | 12/10/2015 |
| Rest of World | $19,801,790 | ||||||
| International Total | $21,134,687 | 12/29/2018 |
International Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 3,501-3,600) | 3,554 | $21,134,687 |
| All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 2,801-2,900) | 2,859 | $21,134,687 |
| Top 2010 Movies at the International Box Office (Rank 101-200) | 122 | $21,134,687 |
| All Time International Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 201-300) | 212 | $21,134,687 |
| All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 2,901-3,000) | 2,947 | $21,134,687 |
| All Time International Box Office for Dramatization Movies (Rank 201-300) | 235 | $21,134,687 |
| All Time International Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 701-800) | 716 | $21,134,687 |
| All Time International Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 501-600) | 531 | $21,134,687 |
| All Time International Box Office for Samuel Goldwyn Films Movies | 2 | $21,134,687 |
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,801-4,900) | 4,851 | $25,941,437 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 4,001-4,100) | 4,055 | $25,941,437 |
| Top 2010 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 101-200) | 146 | $25,941,437 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 201-300) | 295 | $25,941,437 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 4,201-4,300) | 4,216 | $25,941,437 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Dramatization Movies (Rank 301-400) | 352 | $25,941,437 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 901-1,000) | 997 | $25,941,437 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 801-900) | 874 | $25,941,437 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Samuel Goldwyn Films Movies | 4 | $25,941,437 |
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
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Almost No Activity on the Per Theater Chart
October 26th, 2010
There was only one film that reached the $10,000 mark on the per theater chart, and it was the overall box office leader, Paranormal Activity 2. That film opened with an average of $12,649 in just over 3200 theaters.
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Some Super New Releases on Per Theater Chart
September 28th, 2010
There were three films that topped $10,000 on the per theater chart, including one that topped $30,000. That film was Waiting for Superman, which pulled in an average of $34,758 in four theaters. However, its prospects for a wide expansion are limited, since it is a documentary. Second place went to You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger with and average of $26,684 in six theaters, but it likely has a better chance at significant expansion. The final $10,000 film was Enter the Void with an average of $14,550 in three theaters.
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Romantics Love the Per Theater Chart
September 14th, 2010
There were just a ton of films to reach the $10,000 mark on the per theater chart over the weekend, led by The Romantics with an average of $22,764 in two theaters. However, with its reviews, it probably won't last long. Heartbreak opened in second place with an average of $17,543 in three theaters, but it will likely have better legs. Ahead of Time and My Dog Tulip were neck-and-neck with $12,790 and $12,648 respectively. Finally, Dabangg opened with more than $600,000 in 62 theaters for an average of $10,131.
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Top of Per Theater Chart is up for the Taking
August 30th, 2010
No film was able to top the $10,000 mark on the per theater chart with Takers coming very close with an average of $9,298.
More...
Doc Tops Per Theater Chart
August 24th, 2010
The Tillman Story led the way on the Per Theater Chart with an average of $13,046 in four theaters. Given its reviews, it could last a long time in theaters. Soul Kitchen was the only other film to reach the $10,000 mark with an average of $10,458 in two theaters.
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Last Limited Releases
August 20th, 2010
Not a whole lot of limited releases on this week's list, and only one of them is earning overwhelmingly positive reviews. That film is The Tillman Story, which is clearly the best as far as reviews, but I don't think any film here has a real shot at mainstream success.
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Synopsis
Mao's Last Dancer is the inspiring true story of Li Cunxin and his extraordinary journey from a poor upbringing in rural China to international stardom as a world-class ballet dancer. Based on the bestselling autobiography, Mao's Last Dancer weaves a moving tale about the quest for freedom and the courage it takes to live your own life. The film compellingly captures the struggles, sacrifices and triumphs, as well as the intoxicating effects of first love and celebrity amid the pain of exile.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $199,657 (4.2% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 14.06 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 18.5% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $18,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.4 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 33 opening theaters/137 max. theaters, 9.6 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $6,890,278 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 6,701-6,800) | 6,734 | $4,806,750 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 3,501-3,600) | 3,554 | $21,134,687 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,801-4,900) | 4,851 | $25,941,437 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 501-600) | 544 | $4,806,750 |
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: | August 20th, 2010 (Limited) by Samuel Goldwyn Films |
| International Releases: | December 9th, 2011 (Wide) (Brazil)
April 13th, 2012 (Wide) (Mexico) June 15th, 2012 (Wide) (Colombia) December 6th, 2012 (Wide) (Chile) |
| Video Release: | March 29th, 2011 by Fox Home Entertainment |
| MPAA Rating: | PG for a brief violent image, some sensuality, language and incidental smoking (Rating bulletin 2118, 4/28/2010) |
| Running Time: | 117 minutes |
| Comparisons: | vs. Milk Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Biography, Dancing, Political, Biographical Drama, Set in China, 1960s, 1970s, Texas, Communism |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Dramatization |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Great Scott Productions |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English, Mandarin |
Leading Cast
For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.
Almost No Activity on the Per Theater Chart
October 26th, 2010
There was only one film that reached the $10,000 mark on the per theater chart, and it was the overall box office leader, Paranormal Activity 2. That film opened with an average of $12,649 in just over 3200 theaters.
More...
Some Super New Releases on Per Theater Chart
September 28th, 2010
There were three films that topped $10,000 on the per theater chart, including one that topped $30,000. That film was Waiting for Superman, which pulled in an average of $34,758 in four theaters. However, its prospects for a wide expansion are limited, since it is a documentary. Second place went to You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger with and average of $26,684 in six theaters, but it likely has a better chance at significant expansion. The final $10,000 film was Enter the Void with an average of $14,550 in three theaters.
More...
Romantics Love the Per Theater Chart
September 14th, 2010
There were just a ton of films to reach the $10,000 mark on the per theater chart over the weekend, led by The Romantics with an average of $22,764 in two theaters. However, with its reviews, it probably won't last long. Heartbreak opened in second place with an average of $17,543 in three theaters, but it will likely have better legs. Ahead of Time and My Dog Tulip were neck-and-neck with $12,790 and $12,648 respectively. Finally, Dabangg opened with more than $600,000 in 62 theaters for an average of $10,131.
More...
Top of Per Theater Chart is up for the Taking
August 30th, 2010
No film was able to top the $10,000 mark on the per theater chart with Takers coming very close with an average of $9,298.
More...
Doc Tops Per Theater Chart
August 24th, 2010
The Tillman Story led the way on the Per Theater Chart with an average of $13,046 in four theaters. Given its reviews, it could last a long time in theaters. Soul Kitchen was the only other film to reach the $10,000 mark with an average of $10,458 in two theaters.
More...
Last Limited Releases
August 20th, 2010
Not a whole lot of limited releases on this week's list, and only one of them is earning overwhelmingly positive reviews. That film is The Tillman Story, which is clearly the best as far as reviews, but I don't think any film here has a real shot at mainstream success.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2010 | 31 | $199,657 | 33 | $6,050 | $777,657 | 1 | |
| Aug 27, 2010 | 25 | $299,691 | +50% | 75 | $3,996 | $1,193,813 | 2 |
| Sep 3, 2010 | 28 | $338,179 | +13% | 95 | $3,560 | $1,676,189 | 3 |
| Sep 10, 2010 | 29 | $341,941 | +1% | 102 | $3,352 | $2,225,057 | 4 |
| Sep 17, 2010 | 30 | $238,007 | -30% | 98 | $2,429 | $2,617,290 | 5 |
| Sep 24, 2010 | 25 | $273,176 | +15% | 122 | $2,239 | $3,013,322 | 6 |
| Oct 1, 2010 | 22 | $263,534 | -4% | 137 | $1,924 | $3,420,367 | 7 |
| Oct 8, 2010 | 27 | $183,230 | -30% | 121 | $1,514 | $3,737,348 | 8 |
| Oct 15, 2010 | 34 | $151,571 | -17% | 116 | $1,307 | $3,993,961 | 9 |
| Oct 22, 2010 | 34 | $126,715 | -16% | 102 | $1,242 | $4,196,120 | 10 |
| Oct 29, 2010 | 33 | $117,235 | -7% | 96 | $1,221 | $4,385,595 | 11 |
| Nov 5, 2010 | 36 | $100,022 | -15% | 81 | $1,235 | $4,553,640 | 12 |
| Nov 12, 2010 | 40 | $56,911 | -43% | 55 | $1,035 | $4,664,095 | 13 |
| Nov 19, 2010 | 39 | $36,487 | -36% | 42 | $869 | $4,734,677 | 14 |
| Nov 26, 2010 | 48 | $31,216 | -14% | 22 | $1,419 | $4,780,216 | 15 |
| Dec 3, 2010 | 53 | $17,421 | -44% | 23 | $757 | $4,806,750 | 16 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2010 | 28 | $106,021 | 95 | $1,116 | $1,782,210 | 18 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2010 | 30 | $316,122 | 33 | $9,579 | $894,122 | 1 | |
| Aug 27, 2010 | 24 | $443,888 | +40% | 75 | $5,919 | $1,338,010 | 2 |
| Sep 3, 2010 | 28 | $545,106 | +23% | 95 | $5,738 | $1,883,116 | 3 |
| Sep 10, 2010 | 26 | $496,167 | -9% | 102 | $4,864 | $2,379,283 | 4 |
| Sep 17, 2010 | 25 | $360,863 | -27% | 98 | $3,682 | $2,740,146 | 5 |
| Sep 24, 2010 | 22 | $416,687 | +15% | 122 | $3,415 | $3,156,833 | 6 |
| Oct 1, 2010 | 22 | $397,285 | -5% | 137 | $2,900 | $3,554,118 | 7 |
| Oct 8, 2010 | 28 | $288,272 | -27% | 121 | $2,382 | $3,842,390 | 8 |
| Oct 15, 2010 | 34 | $227,015 | -21% | 116 | $1,957 | $4,069,405 | 9 |
| Oct 22, 2010 | 33 | $198,955 | -12% | 102 | $1,951 | $4,268,360 | 10 |
| Oct 29, 2010 | 33 | $185,258 | -7% | 96 | $1,930 | $4,453,618 | 11 |
| Nov 5, 2010 | 38 | $153,566 | -17% | 81 | $1,896 | $4,607,184 | 12 |
| Nov 12, 2010 | 36 | $91,006 | -41% | 55 | $1,655 | $4,698,190 | 13 |
| Nov 19, 2010 | 46 | $50,810 | -44% | 42 | $1,210 | $4,749,000 | 14 |
| Nov 26, 2010 | 47 | $40,329 | -21% | 22 | $1,833 | $4,789,329 | 15 |
| Dec 3, 2010 | 62 | $17,421 | -57% | 23 | $757 | $4,806,750 | 16 |
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens |
Maximum Screens |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 12/9/2011 | $0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | $1,067,752 | 12/10/2015 |
| Chile | 12/6/2012 | $0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | $7,170 | 12/29/2018 |
| Colombia | 6/15/2012 | $20,702 | 16 | 16 | 30 | $114,239 | 12/29/2018 |
| Mexico | 4/13/2012 | $0 | 0 | 20 | 47 | $143,736 | 12/10/2015 |
| Rest of World | $19,801,790 | ||||||
| International Total | $21,134,687 | 12/29/2018 |
International Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 3,501-3,600) | 3,554 | $21,134,687 |
| All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 2,801-2,900) | 2,859 | $21,134,687 |
| Top 2010 Movies at the International Box Office (Rank 101-200) | 122 | $21,134,687 |
| All Time International Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 201-300) | 212 | $21,134,687 |
| All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 2,901-3,000) | 2,947 | $21,134,687 |
| All Time International Box Office for Dramatization Movies (Rank 201-300) | 235 | $21,134,687 |
| All Time International Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 701-800) | 716 | $21,134,687 |
| All Time International Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 501-600) | 531 | $21,134,687 |
| All Time International Box Office for Samuel Goldwyn Films Movies | 2 | $21,134,687 |
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,801-4,900) | 4,851 | $25,941,437 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 4,001-4,100) | 4,055 | $25,941,437 |
| Top 2010 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 101-200) | 146 | $25,941,437 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 201-300) | 295 | $25,941,437 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 4,201-4,300) | 4,216 | $25,941,437 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Dramatization Movies (Rank 301-400) | 352 | $25,941,437 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 901-1,000) | 997 | $25,941,437 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 801-900) | 874 | $25,941,437 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Samuel Goldwyn Films Movies | 4 | $25,941,437 |
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.