A Dirty Shame (2004) - Financial Information
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $29,384 (2.2% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.98 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1 opening theaters/133 max. theaters, 3.3 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $2,325,537 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 8,601-8,700) | 8,652 | $1,339,668 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 14,801-14,900) | 14,857 | $1,339,668 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) | 1,435 | $1,339,668 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,601-1,700) | 1,688 | $1,339,668 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 3,001-3,100) | 3,021 | $1,339,668 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | September 17th, 2004 (Wide) by Fine Line |
| MPAA Rating: | NC-17 for pervasive sexual content |
| Comparisons: | Create your own comparison chart… |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top 2004 Theater Average | 15 | $29,384 | Sep 17, 2004 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2004 | 67 | $29,384 | 1 | $29,384 | $29,384 | 1 | |
| Sep 24, 2004 | 19 | $448,914 | +1,428% | 133 | $3,375 | $488,115 | 2 |
| Oct 1, 2004 | 26 | $274,235 | -39% | 131 | $2,093 | $936,376 | 3 |
| Oct 8, 2004 | 30 | $115,401 | -58% | 79 | $1,461 | $1,152,450 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2004 | 44 | $53,431 | -54% | 42 | $1,272 | $1,260,219 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2004 | 57 | $30,833 | -42% | 28 | $1,101 | $1,311,746 | 6 |
| Oct 29, 2004 | 67 | $8,510 | -72% | 12 | $709 | $1,332,038 | 7 |
| Nov 5, 2004 | 95 | $3,341 | -61% | 13 | $257 | $1,339,668 | 8 |
Daily Box Office Performance
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2004 | 68 | $39,201 | 1 | $39,201 | $39,201 | 1 | |
| Sep 24, 2004 | 19 | $622,940 | +1,489% | 133 | $4,684 | $662,141 | 2 |
| Oct 1, 2004 | 25 | $374,908 | -40% | 131 | $2,862 | $1,037,049 | 3 |
| Oct 8, 2004 | 31 | $169,739 | -55% | 79 | $2,149 | $1,206,788 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2004 | 44 | $74,125 | -56% | 42 | $1,765 | $1,280,913 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2004 | 54 | $42,615 | -43% | 28 | $1,522 | $1,323,528 | 6 |
| Oct 29, 2004 | 63 | $12,799 | -70% | 12 | $1,067 | $1,336,327 | 7 |
| Nov 5, 2004 | 100 | $3,341 | -74% | 13 | $257 | $1,339,668 | 8 |
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 14,801-14,900) | 14,857 | $1,339,668 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 13,501-13,600) | 13,540 | $1,339,668 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 8,101-8,200) | 8,188 | $1,339,668 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 12,701-12,800) | 12,777 | $1,339,668 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 7,901-8,000) | 7,962 | $1,339,668 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 3,001-3,100) | 3,021 | $1,339,668 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for NC-17 Movies | 19 | $1,339,668 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Fine Line Movies | 38 | $1,339,668 |
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.
Production and Technical Credits
Mafia Rubs Out Competition
September 18th, 2005
Marrying the Mafia 2 is the latest local film to lead the South Korean box office as it opened with $5.555 million on 449 screens, $7.515 million including Thursday.
Not only was that easily enough for first place in its home market, but also put the film in third place on the overall international box office charts.
More...
U.K. is Virgin Territory
September 11th, 2005
The 40-Year Old Virgin topped the U.K. marked with an impressive $3.26 million on 394 screens in the U.K., but this is probably not indicative of its potential in other international markets. The film should do well in the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand, but will likely struggle in non-English speaking markets. (Germany may be an exception.) More...
DVD Releases for June 14, 2005
June 13th, 2005
Every week films get a second chance at success from the home market; or, in some cases, a first chance at success. Here is a list of wide releases, limited releases, classics and a few from the growing TV on DVD section. It is a much slower week for DVD releases when compared to last week, but that's not surprising since last week was the the busiest week for DVD releases in a few years, at least. There are a few choices for the DVD pick of the week depending on a couple of questions. Do you own any version of Jaws? If not, pick up the 30th Anniversary Edition. Are you Canadian? If so, pick up Degrassi Junior High - Season 2, (I know I mentioned it last week, but it isn't available in Canada till tomorrow.) Otherwise, Hitch, (Buy from Amazon) is probably your best choice. More...
Sith Steal the Show
May 29th, 2005
Revenge of the Sith dominated nearly every market it opened in and in most of them it was the only new film in the top ten. Because of this there's almost no international details to report and those details that are available are single market releases. More...
No Change in Heart for the Per Theater Charts
October 12th, 2004
I Heart Huckabees again led a busy week on the Per Theatre Charts with just over $900,000 in 44 theatres for an average of $20,480. Guiana 1838 continues to impress, earning $16,610 in its lone theatre. The award season hopeful, Stage Beauty, got off to a good start with an average of $12,885 in three theatres. And Tarnation opened in one theatre over the weekend and earned an estimate 58 times its $220 production budget with $12,740. (Although that production budget is misleading because it only takes into account the editing software and not the decade's worth of home movie film, still photographs, etc. used to make the film, nor post-production, prints and advertising.)
More...
There's No Shame in Being Dirty
September 22nd, 2004
Only one film could even come close to hitting $10,000 and it blew right past it. A Dirty Shame earned $29,384 in its lone theatre in Baltimore. Obviously it helps that Baltimore is the home city of the film's director, John Waters.
More...
Moving Into Award Season
September 17th, 2004
Like last week, we have an interesting mix of limited releases including some movies that should be a player when award season hits full stride. At least they were made with that purpose in mind. More...
Movie Websites Launches for September 10 - September 16
September 16th, 2004
During the past week promotional websites for several movies were launched and some older ones added additional content. Here the list of this week's releases, a couple of new sites and few updates, including this week's winner Shaun of the Dead - Official Site. If you know of any new movie websites not on this list feel free to e-mail me with the details. More...
Movie Websites Launches for September 3 - September 9
September 9th, 2004
During the past week promotional websites for several movies were launched and some older ones added additional content. Here the list of this week's releases, a couple of new sites and few updates, including this week's winner A Dirty Shame - Official Site. If you know of any new movie websites not on this list feel free to e-mail me with the details. More...
Movie Websites Launches for July 9 - July 15
July 15th, 2004
During the past week promotional websites for several movies were launched and some older ones added additional content. Here the list of this week's releases, a couple of new sites and few updates including the winner for the week, Garden State - Official Site . If you know of any new movie websites not on this list feel free to e-mail me with the details.
More...
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $29,384 (2.2% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.98 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1 opening theaters/133 max. theaters, 3.3 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $2,325,537 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 8,601-8,700) | 8,652 | $1,339,668 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 14,801-14,900) | 14,857 | $1,339,668 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) | 1,435 | $1,339,668 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,601-1,700) | 1,688 | $1,339,668 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 3,001-3,100) | 3,021 | $1,339,668 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | September 17th, 2004 (Wide) by Fine Line |
| MPAA Rating: | NC-17 for pervasive sexual content |
| Comparisons: | Create your own comparison chart… |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top 2004 Theater Average | 15 | $29,384 | Sep 17, 2004 | 3 |
For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.
Production and Technical Credits
Mafia Rubs Out Competition
September 18th, 2005
Marrying the Mafia 2 is the latest local film to lead the South Korean box office as it opened with $5.555 million on 449 screens, $7.515 million including Thursday.
Not only was that easily enough for first place in its home market, but also put the film in third place on the overall international box office charts.
More...
U.K. is Virgin Territory
September 11th, 2005
The 40-Year Old Virgin topped the U.K. marked with an impressive $3.26 million on 394 screens in the U.K., but this is probably not indicative of its potential in other international markets. The film should do well in the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand, but will likely struggle in non-English speaking markets. (Germany may be an exception.) More...
DVD Releases for June 14, 2005
June 13th, 2005
Every week films get a second chance at success from the home market; or, in some cases, a first chance at success. Here is a list of wide releases, limited releases, classics and a few from the growing TV on DVD section. It is a much slower week for DVD releases when compared to last week, but that's not surprising since last week was the the busiest week for DVD releases in a few years, at least. There are a few choices for the DVD pick of the week depending on a couple of questions. Do you own any version of Jaws? If not, pick up the 30th Anniversary Edition. Are you Canadian? If so, pick up Degrassi Junior High - Season 2, (I know I mentioned it last week, but it isn't available in Canada till tomorrow.) Otherwise, Hitch, (Buy from Amazon) is probably your best choice. More...
Sith Steal the Show
May 29th, 2005
Revenge of the Sith dominated nearly every market it opened in and in most of them it was the only new film in the top ten. Because of this there's almost no international details to report and those details that are available are single market releases. More...
No Change in Heart for the Per Theater Charts
October 12th, 2004
I Heart Huckabees again led a busy week on the Per Theatre Charts with just over $900,000 in 44 theatres for an average of $20,480. Guiana 1838 continues to impress, earning $16,610 in its lone theatre. The award season hopeful, Stage Beauty, got off to a good start with an average of $12,885 in three theatres. And Tarnation opened in one theatre over the weekend and earned an estimate 58 times its $220 production budget with $12,740. (Although that production budget is misleading because it only takes into account the editing software and not the decade's worth of home movie film, still photographs, etc. used to make the film, nor post-production, prints and advertising.)
More...
There's No Shame in Being Dirty
September 22nd, 2004
Only one film could even come close to hitting $10,000 and it blew right past it. A Dirty Shame earned $29,384 in its lone theatre in Baltimore. Obviously it helps that Baltimore is the home city of the film's director, John Waters.
More...
Moving Into Award Season
September 17th, 2004
Like last week, we have an interesting mix of limited releases including some movies that should be a player when award season hits full stride. At least they were made with that purpose in mind. More...
Movie Websites Launches for September 10 - September 16
September 16th, 2004
During the past week promotional websites for several movies were launched and some older ones added additional content. Here the list of this week's releases, a couple of new sites and few updates, including this week's winner Shaun of the Dead - Official Site. If you know of any new movie websites not on this list feel free to e-mail me with the details. More...
Movie Websites Launches for September 3 - September 9
September 9th, 2004
During the past week promotional websites for several movies were launched and some older ones added additional content. Here the list of this week's releases, a couple of new sites and few updates, including this week's winner A Dirty Shame - Official Site. If you know of any new movie websites not on this list feel free to e-mail me with the details. More...
Movie Websites Launches for July 9 - July 15
July 15th, 2004
During the past week promotional websites for several movies were launched and some older ones added additional content. Here the list of this week's releases, a couple of new sites and few updates including the winner for the week, Garden State - Official Site . If you know of any new movie websites not on this list feel free to e-mail me with the details.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2004 | 67 | $29,384 | 1 | $29,384 | $29,384 | 1 | |
| Sep 24, 2004 | 19 | $448,914 | +1,428% | 133 | $3,375 | $488,115 | 2 |
| Oct 1, 2004 | 26 | $274,235 | -39% | 131 | $2,093 | $936,376 | 3 |
| Oct 8, 2004 | 30 | $115,401 | -58% | 79 | $1,461 | $1,152,450 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2004 | 44 | $53,431 | -54% | 42 | $1,272 | $1,260,219 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2004 | 57 | $30,833 | -42% | 28 | $1,101 | $1,311,746 | 6 |
| Oct 29, 2004 | 67 | $8,510 | -72% | 12 | $709 | $1,332,038 | 7 |
| Nov 5, 2004 | 95 | $3,341 | -61% | 13 | $257 | $1,339,668 | 8 |
Daily Box Office Performance
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2004 | 68 | $39,201 | 1 | $39,201 | $39,201 | 1 | |
| Sep 24, 2004 | 19 | $622,940 | +1,489% | 133 | $4,684 | $662,141 | 2 |
| Oct 1, 2004 | 25 | $374,908 | -40% | 131 | $2,862 | $1,037,049 | 3 |
| Oct 8, 2004 | 31 | $169,739 | -55% | 79 | $2,149 | $1,206,788 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2004 | 44 | $74,125 | -56% | 42 | $1,765 | $1,280,913 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2004 | 54 | $42,615 | -43% | 28 | $1,522 | $1,323,528 | 6 |
| Oct 29, 2004 | 63 | $12,799 | -70% | 12 | $1,067 | $1,336,327 | 7 |
| Nov 5, 2004 | 100 | $3,341 | -74% | 13 | $257 | $1,339,668 | 8 |
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 14,801-14,900) | 14,857 | $1,339,668 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 13,501-13,600) | 13,540 | $1,339,668 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 8,101-8,200) | 8,188 | $1,339,668 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 12,701-12,800) | 12,777 | $1,339,668 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 7,901-8,000) | 7,962 | $1,339,668 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 3,001-3,100) | 3,021 | $1,339,668 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for NC-17 Movies | 19 | $1,339,668 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Fine Line Movies | 38 | $1,339,668 |
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.