Nanjing! Nanjing! (2009) - Financial Information
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $122,558 | Details |
| International Box Office | $20,000,000 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $20,122,558 | |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $5,610 (4.6% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 9.22 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 0.6% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $12,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.7 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 1 opening theaters/9 max. theaters, 5.2 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $174,785 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 12,601-12,700) | 12,635 | $122,558 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 3,601-3,700) | 3,643 | $20,000,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 5,501-5,600) | 5,591 | $20,122,558 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 4,401-4,500) | 4,450 | $122,558 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,601-4,700) | 4,632 | $122,558 |
| All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 901-1,000) | 965 | $20,000,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,701-1,800) | 1,746 | $20,122,558 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | May 11th, 2011 (Limited) by Kino International, released as City of Life and Death |
| Video Release: | November 7th, 2009 by Mega Stars October 25th, 2011 by Kino Video, released as City of Life and Death |
| MPAA Rating: | R For wartime violence and atrocities including sexual assault, and for some sexuality and brief nudity |
| Running Time: | 135 minutes |
| Comparisons: | vs. 5 Days of War Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Foreign Language, War Crimes, Sex Crimes, World War II, Historical Battles, Retro Black and White |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Dramatization |
| Production Countries: | China |
| Languages: | English, German, Japanese, Mandarin |
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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2011 | 84 | $5,610 | 1 | $5,610 | $7,947 | 1 | |
| May 20, 2011 | 86 | $4,499 | -20% | 1 | $4,499 | $16,208 | 2 |
| May 27, 2011 | 98 | $810 | -82% | 2 | $405 | $19,564 | 3 |
| Jun 3, 2011 | 78 | $3,914 | +383% | 2 | $1,957 | $24,163 | 4 |
| Jun 10, 2011 | 66 | $7,769 | +98% | 3 | $2,590 | $34,229 | 5 |
| Jun 17, 2011 | 63 | $13,232 | +70% | 5 | $2,646 | $51,544 | 6 |
| Jun 24, 2011 | 64 | $13,293 | n/c | 9 | $1,477 | $73,090 | 7 |
| Jul 1, 2011 | 90 | $1,191 | -91% | 3 | $397 | $81,740 | 8 |
| Jul 8, 2011 | 76 | $5,515 | +363% | 4 | $1,379 | $87,740 | 9 |
| Jul 15, 2011 | 88 | $2,261 | -59% | 4 | $565 | $93,239 | 10 |
| Aug 5, 2011 | 106 | $1,217 | 2 | $609 | $99,070 | 13 | |
| Aug 12, 2011 | 101 | $1,565 | +29% | 3 | $522 | $101,734 | 14 |
| Aug 26, 2011 | 111 | $791 | 1 | $791 | $104,596 | 16 | |
| Sep 16, 2011 | 122 | $714 | 2 | $357 | $106,188 | 19 | |
| Sep 23, 2011 | 110 | $2,424 | +239% | 2 | $1,212 | $108,612 | 20 |
| Sep 30, 2011 | 108 | $1,060 | -56% | 2 | $530 | $112,619 | 21 |
| Oct 28, 2011 | 94 | $2,902 | 1 | $2,902 | $119,922 | 25 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2011 | 84 | $408 | 2 | $204 | $19,564 | 20 | ||
| Jul 4, 2011 | 90 | $208 | 3 | $69 | $81,948 | 55 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2011 | 111 | $2,337 | 1 | $2,337 | $2,337 | 1 | |
| May 13, 2011 | 82 | $9,372 | +301% | 1 | $9,372 | $11,708 | 2 |
| May 20, 2011 | 87 | $7,046 | -25% | 1 | $7,046 | $18,754 | 3 |
| May 27, 2011 | 102 | $1,495 | -79% | 2 | $748 | $20,249 | 4 |
| Jun 3, 2011 | 78 | $6,211 | +315% | 2 | $3,106 | $26,460 | 5 |
| Jun 10, 2011 | 68 | $11,852 | +91% | 3 | $3,951 | $38,312 | 6 |
| Jun 17, 2011 | 66 | $21,485 | +81% | 6 | $3,581 | $59,797 | 7 |
| Jun 24, 2011 | 64 | $20,752 | -3% | 9 | $2,306 | $80,549 | 8 |
| Jul 1, 2011 | 96 | $1,676 | -92% | 1 | $1,676 | $82,225 | 9 |
| Jul 8, 2011 | 74 | $8,753 | +422% | 4 | $2,188 | $90,978 | 10 |
| Jul 15, 2011 | 87 | $3,388 | -61% | 4 | $847 | $94,366 | 11 |
| Jul 22, 2011 | 94 | $2,267 | -33% | 3 | $756 | $97,279 | 12 |
| Jul 29, 2011 | 116 | $574 | -75% | 1 | $574 | $97,853 | 13 |
| Aug 5, 2011 | 106 | $2,316 | +303% | 2 | $1,158 | $100,169 | 14 |
| Aug 12, 2011 | 104 | $2,316 | n/c | 2 | $1,158 | $100,169 | 15 |
| Aug 19, 2011 | 102 | $2,767 | +19% | 3 | $922 | $102,936 | 16 |
| Aug 26, 2011 | 123 | $869 | -69% | 2 | $435 | $103,805 | 17 |
| Sep 2, 2011 | 127 | $791 | -9% | 1 | $791 | $104,596 | 18 |
| Sep 9, 2011 | 130 | $878 | +11% | 3 | $293 | $105,474 | 19 |
| Sep 16, 2011 | 129 | $714 | -19% | 2 | $357 | $106,188 | 20 |
| Sep 23, 2011 | 109 | $3,249 | +355% | 3 | $1,083 | $111,559 | 21 |
| Sep 30, 2011 | 113 | $1,252 | -61% | 2 | $626 | $112,811 | 22 |
| Oct 7, 2011 | 103 | $2,678 | +114% | 2 | $1,339 | $115,489 | 23 |
| Oct 14, 2011 | 113 | $1,531 | -43% | 1 | $1,531 | $117,020 | 24 |
| Oct 28, 2011 | 88 | $4,661 | 1 | $4,661 | $121,681 | 26 | |
| Nov 11, 2011 | 105 | $877 | 2 | $439 | $122,558 | 28 |
International Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 3,601-3,700) | 3,643 | $20,000,000 |
| All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 2,901-3,000) | 2,950 | $20,000,000 |
| Top 2009 Movies at the International Box Office (Rank 101-200) | 127 | $20,000,000 |
| All Time International Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 201-300) | 222 | $20,000,000 |
| All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 3,001-3,100) | 3,007 | $20,000,000 |
| All Time International Box Office for Dramatization Movies (Rank 201-300) | 244 | $20,000,000 |
| All Time International Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 701-800) | 746 | $20,000,000 |
| All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 901-1,000) | 965 | $20,000,000 |
| All Time International Box Office for Kino International Movies | 2 | $20,000,000 |
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 5,501-5,600) | 5,591 | $20,122,558 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 4,701-4,800) | 4,744 | $20,122,558 |
| Top 2009 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 101-200) | 164 | $20,122,558 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 301-400) | 363 | $20,122,558 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 4,801-4,900) | 4,870 | $20,122,558 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Dramatization Movies (Rank 401-500) | 417 | $20,122,558 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) | 1,214 | $20,122,558 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,701-1,800) | 1,746 | $20,122,558 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Kino International Movies | 2 | $20,122,558 |
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.
Per Theater Chart: L'Amour's In Love With Top Spot
May 17th, 2011
L'Amour Fou was the only film to top the $10,000 mark on the per theater chart, earning first place with an average of $18,625 in two theaters. The number two film on the overall box office chart, Bridesmaids, did at least come relatively close with an average of $8,995.
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First Grade Limited Releases
May 13th, 2011
The list of limited releases on this week's chart is not nearly as long as last weekend, but there are several that having been earning strong advanced buzz. But how many will be able to live up to this buzz?
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $5,610 (4.6% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 9.22 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 0.6% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $12,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.7 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 1 opening theaters/9 max. theaters, 5.2 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $174,785 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 12,601-12,700) | 12,635 | $122,558 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 3,601-3,700) | 3,643 | $20,000,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 5,501-5,600) | 5,591 | $20,122,558 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 4,401-4,500) | 4,450 | $122,558 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,601-4,700) | 4,632 | $122,558 |
| All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 901-1,000) | 965 | $20,000,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,701-1,800) | 1,746 | $20,122,558 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | May 11th, 2011 (Limited) by Kino International, released as City of Life and Death |
| Video Release: | November 7th, 2009 by Mega Stars October 25th, 2011 by Kino Video, released as City of Life and Death |
| MPAA Rating: | R For wartime violence and atrocities including sexual assault, and for some sexuality and brief nudity |
| Running Time: | 135 minutes |
| Comparisons: | vs. 5 Days of War Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Foreign Language, War Crimes, Sex Crimes, World War II, Historical Battles, Retro Black and White |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Dramatization |
| Production Countries: | China |
| Languages: | English, German, Japanese, Mandarin |
Per Theater Chart: L'Amour's In Love With Top Spot
May 17th, 2011
L'Amour Fou was the only film to top the $10,000 mark on the per theater chart, earning first place with an average of $18,625 in two theaters. The number two film on the overall box office chart, Bridesmaids, did at least come relatively close with an average of $8,995.
More...
First Grade Limited Releases
May 13th, 2011
The list of limited releases on this week's chart is not nearly as long as last weekend, but there are several that having been earning strong advanced buzz. But how many will be able to live up to this buzz?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2011 | 84 | $5,610 | 1 | $5,610 | $7,947 | 1 | |
| May 20, 2011 | 86 | $4,499 | -20% | 1 | $4,499 | $16,208 | 2 |
| May 27, 2011 | 98 | $810 | -82% | 2 | $405 | $19,564 | 3 |
| Jun 3, 2011 | 78 | $3,914 | +383% | 2 | $1,957 | $24,163 | 4 |
| Jun 10, 2011 | 66 | $7,769 | +98% | 3 | $2,590 | $34,229 | 5 |
| Jun 17, 2011 | 63 | $13,232 | +70% | 5 | $2,646 | $51,544 | 6 |
| Jun 24, 2011 | 64 | $13,293 | n/c | 9 | $1,477 | $73,090 | 7 |
| Jul 1, 2011 | 90 | $1,191 | -91% | 3 | $397 | $81,740 | 8 |
| Jul 8, 2011 | 76 | $5,515 | +363% | 4 | $1,379 | $87,740 | 9 |
| Jul 15, 2011 | 88 | $2,261 | -59% | 4 | $565 | $93,239 | 10 |
| Aug 5, 2011 | 106 | $1,217 | 2 | $609 | $99,070 | 13 | |
| Aug 12, 2011 | 101 | $1,565 | +29% | 3 | $522 | $101,734 | 14 |
| Aug 26, 2011 | 111 | $791 | 1 | $791 | $104,596 | 16 | |
| Sep 16, 2011 | 122 | $714 | 2 | $357 | $106,188 | 19 | |
| Sep 23, 2011 | 110 | $2,424 | +239% | 2 | $1,212 | $108,612 | 20 |
| Sep 30, 2011 | 108 | $1,060 | -56% | 2 | $530 | $112,619 | 21 |
| Oct 28, 2011 | 94 | $2,902 | 1 | $2,902 | $119,922 | 25 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2011 | 84 | $408 | 2 | $204 | $19,564 | 20 | ||
| Jul 4, 2011 | 90 | $208 | 3 | $69 | $81,948 | 55 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2011 | 111 | $2,337 | 1 | $2,337 | $2,337 | 1 | |
| May 13, 2011 | 82 | $9,372 | +301% | 1 | $9,372 | $11,708 | 2 |
| May 20, 2011 | 87 | $7,046 | -25% | 1 | $7,046 | $18,754 | 3 |
| May 27, 2011 | 102 | $1,495 | -79% | 2 | $748 | $20,249 | 4 |
| Jun 3, 2011 | 78 | $6,211 | +315% | 2 | $3,106 | $26,460 | 5 |
| Jun 10, 2011 | 68 | $11,852 | +91% | 3 | $3,951 | $38,312 | 6 |
| Jun 17, 2011 | 66 | $21,485 | +81% | 6 | $3,581 | $59,797 | 7 |
| Jun 24, 2011 | 64 | $20,752 | -3% | 9 | $2,306 | $80,549 | 8 |
| Jul 1, 2011 | 96 | $1,676 | -92% | 1 | $1,676 | $82,225 | 9 |
| Jul 8, 2011 | 74 | $8,753 | +422% | 4 | $2,188 | $90,978 | 10 |
| Jul 15, 2011 | 87 | $3,388 | -61% | 4 | $847 | $94,366 | 11 |
| Jul 22, 2011 | 94 | $2,267 | -33% | 3 | $756 | $97,279 | 12 |
| Jul 29, 2011 | 116 | $574 | -75% | 1 | $574 | $97,853 | 13 |
| Aug 5, 2011 | 106 | $2,316 | +303% | 2 | $1,158 | $100,169 | 14 |
| Aug 12, 2011 | 104 | $2,316 | n/c | 2 | $1,158 | $100,169 | 15 |
| Aug 19, 2011 | 102 | $2,767 | +19% | 3 | $922 | $102,936 | 16 |
| Aug 26, 2011 | 123 | $869 | -69% | 2 | $435 | $103,805 | 17 |
| Sep 2, 2011 | 127 | $791 | -9% | 1 | $791 | $104,596 | 18 |
| Sep 9, 2011 | 130 | $878 | +11% | 3 | $293 | $105,474 | 19 |
| Sep 16, 2011 | 129 | $714 | -19% | 2 | $357 | $106,188 | 20 |
| Sep 23, 2011 | 109 | $3,249 | +355% | 3 | $1,083 | $111,559 | 21 |
| Sep 30, 2011 | 113 | $1,252 | -61% | 2 | $626 | $112,811 | 22 |
| Oct 7, 2011 | 103 | $2,678 | +114% | 2 | $1,339 | $115,489 | 23 |
| Oct 14, 2011 | 113 | $1,531 | -43% | 1 | $1,531 | $117,020 | 24 |
| Oct 28, 2011 | 88 | $4,661 | 1 | $4,661 | $121,681 | 26 | |
| Nov 11, 2011 | 105 | $877 | 2 | $439 | $122,558 | 28 |
International Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 3,601-3,700) | 3,643 | $20,000,000 |
| All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 2,901-3,000) | 2,950 | $20,000,000 |
| Top 2009 Movies at the International Box Office (Rank 101-200) | 127 | $20,000,000 |
| All Time International Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 201-300) | 222 | $20,000,000 |
| All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 3,001-3,100) | 3,007 | $20,000,000 |
| All Time International Box Office for Dramatization Movies (Rank 201-300) | 244 | $20,000,000 |
| All Time International Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 701-800) | 746 | $20,000,000 |
| All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 901-1,000) | 965 | $20,000,000 |
| All Time International Box Office for Kino International Movies | 2 | $20,000,000 |
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 5,501-5,600) | 5,591 | $20,122,558 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 4,701-4,800) | 4,744 | $20,122,558 |
| Top 2009 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 101-200) | 164 | $20,122,558 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 301-400) | 363 | $20,122,558 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 4,801-4,900) | 4,870 | $20,122,558 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Dramatization Movies (Rank 401-500) | 417 | $20,122,558 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) | 1,214 | $20,122,558 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,701-1,800) | 1,746 | $20,122,558 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Kino International Movies | 2 | $20,122,558 |
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.