Waste Land (2010) - Financial Information
Synopsis
Renowned artist Vik Muniz journeys from his home base in Brooklyn to his native Brazil and the world’s largest garbage dump, Jardim Gramacho, located on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro. There he photographs an eclectic band of “catadores”—self-designated pickers of recyclable materials. Muniz’s initial objective was to “paint” the catadores with garbage. However, his collaboration with these inspiring characters as they recreate photographic images of themselves out of garbage reveals both the dignity and despair of the catadores as they begin to re-imagine their lives.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $9,806 (5.2% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 12.92 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1 opening theaters/8 max. theaters, 9.1 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $268,454 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 11,801-11,900) | 11,876 | $187,716 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 22,601-22,700) | 22,623 | $187,716 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 3,801-3,900) | 3,819 | $187,716 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | October 29th, 2010 (Limited) by Arthouse Films |
| MPAA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 99 minutes |
| Comparisons: | Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Artists, Environment |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Almega Projects, O2 Filmes |
| Production Countries: | Brazil, United Kingdom |
| Languages: | English |
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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2010 | 69 | $9,806 | 1 | $9,806 | $9,806 | 1 | |
| Nov 5, 2010 | 73 | $8,656 | -12% | 2 | $4,328 | $18,743 | 2 |
| Nov 12, 2010 | 69 | $8,271 | -4% | 5 | $1,654 | $38,729 | 3 |
| Nov 19, 2010 | 54 | $14,524 | +76% | 8 | $1,816 | $57,097 | 4 |
| Nov 26, 2010 | 65 | $9,193 | -37% | 6 | $1,532 | $73,913 | 5 |
| Dec 3, 2010 | 66 | $9,421 | +2% | 5 | $1,884 | $89,343 | 6 |
| Dec 10, 2010 | 84 | $3,298 | -65% | 3 | $1,099 | $96,597 | 7 |
| Dec 17, 2010 | 91 | $865 | -74% | 1 | $865 | $99,847 | 8 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 89 | $937 | 1 | $937 | $102,454 | 10 | |
| Jan 7, 2011 | 83 | $1,385 | +48% | 2 | $693 | $103,839 | 11 |
| Jan 14, 2011 | 64 | $8,848 | +539% | 3 | $2,949 | $114,260 | 12 |
| Jan 21, 2011 | 78 | $2,396 | -73% | 4 | $599 | $116,700 | 13 |
| Jan 28, 2011 | 77 | $3,556 | +48% | 3 | $1,185 | $123,727 | 14 |
| Feb 4, 2011 | 61 | $7,488 | +111% | 4 | $1,872 | $131,721 | 15 |
| Feb 11, 2011 | 65 | $6,466 | -14% | 6 | $1,078 | $142,981 | 16 |
| Feb 18, 2011 | 74 | $5,351 | -17% | 4 | $1,338 | $154,235 | 17 |
| Feb 25, 2011 | 63 | $9,001 | +68% | 6 | $1,500 | $169,215 | 18 |
| Mar 4, 2011 | 75 | $6,022 | -33% | 5 | $1,204 | $179,672 | 19 |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 94 | $2,555 | -58% | 3 | $852 | $185,387 | 20 |
| Mar 18, 2011 | 122 | $102 | -96% | 1 | $102 | $187,716 | 21 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2011 | 68 | $1,449 | 4 | $362 | $155,684 | 116 | ||
| Mar 20, 2011 | - | $102 | 1 | $102 | $187,716 | 143 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2010 | 77 | $10,087 | 1 | $10,087 | $10,087 | 1 | |
| Nov 5, 2010 | 66 | $20,371 | +102% | 2 | $10,186 | $30,458 | 2 |
| Nov 12, 2010 | 70 | $12,115 | -41% | 5 | $2,423 | $42,573 | 3 |
| Nov 19, 2010 | 58 | $22,147 | +83% | 8 | $2,768 | $64,720 | 4 |
| Nov 26, 2010 | 64 | $15,202 | -31% | 6 | $2,534 | $79,922 | 5 |
| Dec 3, 2010 | 67 | $13,377 | -12% | 5 | $2,675 | $93,299 | 6 |
| Dec 10, 2010 | 83 | $5,683 | -58% | 3 | $1,894 | $98,982 | 7 |
| Dec 17, 2010 | 102 | $865 | -85% | 1 | $865 | $99,847 | 8 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 95 | $937 | 1 | $937 | $102,454 | 10 | |
| Jan 7, 2011 | 81 | $2,958 | +216% | 2 | $1,479 | $105,412 | 11 |
| Jan 14, 2011 | 70 | $8,892 | +201% | 3 | $2,964 | $114,304 | 12 |
| Jan 21, 2011 | 77 | $5,867 | -34% | 4 | $1,467 | $120,171 | 13 |
| Jan 28, 2011 | 80 | $4,062 | -31% | 3 | $1,354 | $124,233 | 14 |
| Feb 4, 2011 | 60 | $12,282 | +202% | 4 | $3,071 | $136,515 | 15 |
| Feb 11, 2011 | 61 | $12,369 | +1% | 6 | $2,062 | $148,884 | 16 |
| Feb 18, 2011 | 69 | $11,330 | -8% | 4 | $2,833 | $160,214 | 17 |
| Feb 25, 2011 | 64 | $13,436 | +19% | 6 | $2,239 | $173,650 | 18 |
| Mar 4, 2011 | 77 | $9,182 | -32% | 5 | $1,836 | $182,832 | 19 |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 92 | $4,782 | -48% | 3 | $1,594 | $187,614 | 20 |
| Mar 18, 2011 | 126 | $102 | -98% | 1 | $102 | $187,716 | 21 |
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 22,601-22,700) | 22,623 | $187,716 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 21,001-21,100) | 21,072 | $187,716 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 2,201-2,300) | 2,264 | $187,716 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 19,401-19,500) | 19,401 | $187,716 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Factual Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) | 1,371 | $187,716 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Documentary Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) | 1,181 | $187,716 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 2,501-2,600) | 2,565 | $187,716 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Arthouse Films Movies | 3 | $187,716 |
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.
For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.
DVD and Blu-ray Releases for March 15th, 2011
March 14th, 2011
Another exhaustingly slow week. It seems like forever since there was a week with two or more top-tier releases. There is one film that was a hit both at the box office and with critics, The Fighter, while most of the rest failed to succeed in both areas and during a normal week many would have not even been worth mentioning. That said, The Fighter would have been a contender for Pick of the Week even if the competition was stronger than average and the DVD or the Blu-ray / DVD Combo Pack is worth grabbing.
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February 6th, 2011
With our annual Oscar Prediction contest underway, now is the best time to look at the nominees and try and figure out who the favorites are and which films should just feel honored to be nominated. Today we look at Best Feature-Length Documentary, which is only slightly more competitive than Best Animated Feature Film. (The next two categories are more competitive, I promise.)
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Awards Season: Oscars Offer a Truly Regal Performance
January 25th, 2011
The Oscar nominations were announced this morning, thus ending months of speculation. Along with a (very) few surprises, the list of nominees is mostly a case of Deja Vu. Leading the way, as it has so often this year, was The King's Speech, with 12 nominations, including six in seven of the most prestigious categories (Best Picture, Director, Screenplay, and the four acting categories). But it was far from the only multi-nominated film on the list.
More...
New Releases Fail Inspection on the Per Theater Chart
November 2nd, 2010
Again, there was only one film that reached the $10,000 mark on the per theater chart. Inspector Bellamy opened with an average of $10,318 in two theaters. However, Waste Land came very close with $9,806 in its one theater.
More...
Weekend Estimates: 3D Gives Saw Franchise Strong Finish
October 31st, 2010
With an estimated 92% of box office receipts coming from 3D shows, Saw 3D became the highest-grossing horror franchise in history this weekend, overtaking Friday the 13th.
Its $22.4 million opening is still down from the peak for the franchise, which topped $30 million on four occasions, but is up significantly from the disappointing $14.1 million debut of Saw VI last year.
(See full franchise history here.)
Paranormal Activity 2, meanwhile had a steep drop to $16.5 million in its second weekend, although 59% isn't terrible for the genre, and the low-budget sequel has racked up over $65 million in just 10 days.
More...
Welcome to the Limited Releases
October 29th, 2010
Another week and I'm still waiting for the flood of Oscar hopefuls to come out. There are a couple of high profile films making their theatrical debut this week, The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest and Welcome to the Rileys, but neither are earning good reviews. While the movies that are earning excellent reviews are mostly documentaries and foreign imports.
More...
Synopsis
Renowned artist Vik Muniz journeys from his home base in Brooklyn to his native Brazil and the world’s largest garbage dump, Jardim Gramacho, located on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro. There he photographs an eclectic band of “catadores”—self-designated pickers of recyclable materials. Muniz’s initial objective was to “paint” the catadores with garbage. However, his collaboration with these inspiring characters as they recreate photographic images of themselves out of garbage reveals both the dignity and despair of the catadores as they begin to re-imagine their lives.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $9,806 (5.2% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 12.92 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1 opening theaters/8 max. theaters, 9.1 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $268,454 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 11,801-11,900) | 11,876 | $187,716 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 22,601-22,700) | 22,623 | $187,716 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 3,801-3,900) | 3,819 | $187,716 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | October 29th, 2010 (Limited) by Arthouse Films |
| MPAA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 99 minutes |
| Comparisons: | Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Artists, Environment |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Almega Projects, O2 Filmes |
| Production Countries: | Brazil, United Kingdom |
| Languages: | English |
For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.
DVD and Blu-ray Releases for March 15th, 2011
March 14th, 2011
Another exhaustingly slow week. It seems like forever since there was a week with two or more top-tier releases. There is one film that was a hit both at the box office and with critics, The Fighter, while most of the rest failed to succeed in both areas and during a normal week many would have not even been worth mentioning. That said, The Fighter would have been a contender for Pick of the Week even if the competition was stronger than average and the DVD or the Blu-ray / DVD Combo Pack is worth grabbing.
More...
Oscar Contest: Category Highlight: Best Feature-Length Documentary
February 6th, 2011
With our annual Oscar Prediction contest underway, now is the best time to look at the nominees and try and figure out who the favorites are and which films should just feel honored to be nominated. Today we look at Best Feature-Length Documentary, which is only slightly more competitive than Best Animated Feature Film. (The next two categories are more competitive, I promise.)
More...
Awards Season: Oscars Offer a Truly Regal Performance
January 25th, 2011
The Oscar nominations were announced this morning, thus ending months of speculation. Along with a (very) few surprises, the list of nominees is mostly a case of Deja Vu. Leading the way, as it has so often this year, was The King's Speech, with 12 nominations, including six in seven of the most prestigious categories (Best Picture, Director, Screenplay, and the four acting categories). But it was far from the only multi-nominated film on the list.
More...
New Releases Fail Inspection on the Per Theater Chart
November 2nd, 2010
Again, there was only one film that reached the $10,000 mark on the per theater chart. Inspector Bellamy opened with an average of $10,318 in two theaters. However, Waste Land came very close with $9,806 in its one theater.
More...
Weekend Estimates: 3D Gives Saw Franchise Strong Finish
October 31st, 2010
With an estimated 92% of box office receipts coming from 3D shows, Saw 3D became the highest-grossing horror franchise in history this weekend, overtaking Friday the 13th.
Its $22.4 million opening is still down from the peak for the franchise, which topped $30 million on four occasions, but is up significantly from the disappointing $14.1 million debut of Saw VI last year.
(See full franchise history here.)
Paranormal Activity 2, meanwhile had a steep drop to $16.5 million in its second weekend, although 59% isn't terrible for the genre, and the low-budget sequel has racked up over $65 million in just 10 days.
More...
Welcome to the Limited Releases
October 29th, 2010
Another week and I'm still waiting for the flood of Oscar hopefuls to come out. There are a couple of high profile films making their theatrical debut this week, The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest and Welcome to the Rileys, but neither are earning good reviews. While the movies that are earning excellent reviews are mostly documentaries and foreign imports.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2010 | 69 | $9,806 | 1 | $9,806 | $9,806 | 1 | |
| Nov 5, 2010 | 73 | $8,656 | -12% | 2 | $4,328 | $18,743 | 2 |
| Nov 12, 2010 | 69 | $8,271 | -4% | 5 | $1,654 | $38,729 | 3 |
| Nov 19, 2010 | 54 | $14,524 | +76% | 8 | $1,816 | $57,097 | 4 |
| Nov 26, 2010 | 65 | $9,193 | -37% | 6 | $1,532 | $73,913 | 5 |
| Dec 3, 2010 | 66 | $9,421 | +2% | 5 | $1,884 | $89,343 | 6 |
| Dec 10, 2010 | 84 | $3,298 | -65% | 3 | $1,099 | $96,597 | 7 |
| Dec 17, 2010 | 91 | $865 | -74% | 1 | $865 | $99,847 | 8 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 89 | $937 | 1 | $937 | $102,454 | 10 | |
| Jan 7, 2011 | 83 | $1,385 | +48% | 2 | $693 | $103,839 | 11 |
| Jan 14, 2011 | 64 | $8,848 | +539% | 3 | $2,949 | $114,260 | 12 |
| Jan 21, 2011 | 78 | $2,396 | -73% | 4 | $599 | $116,700 | 13 |
| Jan 28, 2011 | 77 | $3,556 | +48% | 3 | $1,185 | $123,727 | 14 |
| Feb 4, 2011 | 61 | $7,488 | +111% | 4 | $1,872 | $131,721 | 15 |
| Feb 11, 2011 | 65 | $6,466 | -14% | 6 | $1,078 | $142,981 | 16 |
| Feb 18, 2011 | 74 | $5,351 | -17% | 4 | $1,338 | $154,235 | 17 |
| Feb 25, 2011 | 63 | $9,001 | +68% | 6 | $1,500 | $169,215 | 18 |
| Mar 4, 2011 | 75 | $6,022 | -33% | 5 | $1,204 | $179,672 | 19 |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 94 | $2,555 | -58% | 3 | $852 | $185,387 | 20 |
| Mar 18, 2011 | 122 | $102 | -96% | 1 | $102 | $187,716 | 21 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2011 | 68 | $1,449 | 4 | $362 | $155,684 | 116 | ||
| Mar 20, 2011 | - | $102 | 1 | $102 | $187,716 | 143 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2010 | 77 | $10,087 | 1 | $10,087 | $10,087 | 1 | |
| Nov 5, 2010 | 66 | $20,371 | +102% | 2 | $10,186 | $30,458 | 2 |
| Nov 12, 2010 | 70 | $12,115 | -41% | 5 | $2,423 | $42,573 | 3 |
| Nov 19, 2010 | 58 | $22,147 | +83% | 8 | $2,768 | $64,720 | 4 |
| Nov 26, 2010 | 64 | $15,202 | -31% | 6 | $2,534 | $79,922 | 5 |
| Dec 3, 2010 | 67 | $13,377 | -12% | 5 | $2,675 | $93,299 | 6 |
| Dec 10, 2010 | 83 | $5,683 | -58% | 3 | $1,894 | $98,982 | 7 |
| Dec 17, 2010 | 102 | $865 | -85% | 1 | $865 | $99,847 | 8 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 95 | $937 | 1 | $937 | $102,454 | 10 | |
| Jan 7, 2011 | 81 | $2,958 | +216% | 2 | $1,479 | $105,412 | 11 |
| Jan 14, 2011 | 70 | $8,892 | +201% | 3 | $2,964 | $114,304 | 12 |
| Jan 21, 2011 | 77 | $5,867 | -34% | 4 | $1,467 | $120,171 | 13 |
| Jan 28, 2011 | 80 | $4,062 | -31% | 3 | $1,354 | $124,233 | 14 |
| Feb 4, 2011 | 60 | $12,282 | +202% | 4 | $3,071 | $136,515 | 15 |
| Feb 11, 2011 | 61 | $12,369 | +1% | 6 | $2,062 | $148,884 | 16 |
| Feb 18, 2011 | 69 | $11,330 | -8% | 4 | $2,833 | $160,214 | 17 |
| Feb 25, 2011 | 64 | $13,436 | +19% | 6 | $2,239 | $173,650 | 18 |
| Mar 4, 2011 | 77 | $9,182 | -32% | 5 | $1,836 | $182,832 | 19 |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 92 | $4,782 | -48% | 3 | $1,594 | $187,614 | 20 |
| Mar 18, 2011 | 126 | $102 | -98% | 1 | $102 | $187,716 | 21 |
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 22,601-22,700) | 22,623 | $187,716 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 21,001-21,100) | 21,072 | $187,716 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 2,201-2,300) | 2,264 | $187,716 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 19,401-19,500) | 19,401 | $187,716 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Factual Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) | 1,371 | $187,716 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Documentary Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) | 1,181 | $187,716 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 2,501-2,600) | 2,565 | $187,716 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Arthouse Films Movies | 3 | $187,716 |
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.