I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story (2015) - Financial Information
- ️Thu Jul 30 2015
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $67,845 | Details |
| International Box Office | $7,311 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $75,156 | |
| Home Market Performance | ||
| Est. Domestic DVD Sales | $176,234 | Details |
| Total Est. Domestic Video Sales | $176,234 | |
| Further financial details... |
Synopsis
For 45 years, Caroll Spinney has been beloved by generations of children as the man behind Sesame Street's Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch-and at 80 years old, he has no intention of stopping. A loving portrait of the man in the yellow suit, I AM BIG BIRD features extraordinary footage of Spinney's earliest collaborations with Jim Henson as it traces his journey from bullied child to childhood icon. And as the yellow feathers give way to grey hair, it is the man, not the puppet who will steal your heart.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $10,150 (15.0% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 6.68 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 90.3% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1 opening theaters/17 max. theaters, 0.1 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $86,757 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 13,601-13,700) | 13,661 | $67,845 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 26,901-27,000) | 26,937 | $7,311 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 26,401-26,500) | 26,448 | $75,156 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 5,301-5,400) | 5,302 | $67,845 |
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: | May 6th, 2015 (Limited) by TriBeca Films |
| International Releases: | July 30th, 2015 (Limited) (Australia) |
| Video Release: | August 11th, 2015 by Cinedigm |
| MPAA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 90 minutes |
| Comparisons: | Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Biography, TV Industry, Puppeteers, Early / Simultaneous Video-on-Demand release |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Copper Pot Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2015 | 61 | $10,150 | 1 | $10,150 | $13,053 | 1 |
Daily Box Office Performance
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2015 | 65 | $10,650 | 1 | $10,650 | $10,650 | 2 | |
| May 15, 2015 | 49 | $24,210 | +127% | 17 | $1,424 | $37,763 | 3 |
| May 22, 2015 | 66 | $11,372 | -53% | 15 | $758 | $49,135 | 4 |
| May 29, 2015 | 81 | $3,677 | -68% | 8 | $460 | $52,812 | 5 |
| Jun 5, 2015 | 81 | $2,097 | -43% | 10 | $210 | $54,909 | 6 |
| Jun 12, 2015 | 85 | $3,316 | +58% | 7 | $474 | $58,225 | 7 |
| Jun 19, 2015 | 86 | $3,916 | +18% | 11 | $356 | $62,141 | 8 |
| Jun 26, 2015 | 85 | $4,440 | +13% | 6 | $740 | $66,581 | 9 |
| Jul 3, 2015 | 95 | $1,264 | -72% | 5 | $253 | $67,845 | 10 |
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens |
Maximum Screens |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 7/30/2015 | $2,041 | 3 | 3 | 7 | $7,294 | 8/17/2015 |
| Rest of World | $17 | ||||||
| International Total | $7,311 | 8/17/2015 |
International Cumulative Box Office Records
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 26,401-26,500) | 26,448 | $75,156 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 24,801-24,900) | 24,826 | $75,156 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 2,901-3,000) | 2,926 | $75,156 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 22,601-22,700) | 22,641 | $75,156 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Factual Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) | 2,004 | $75,156 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Documentary Movies (Rank 1,701-1,800) | 1,777 | $75,156 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 3,201-3,300) | 3,286 | $75,156 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for TriBeca Films Movies | 21 | $75,156 |
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.
Documentary Subject(s)
For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.
The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.
Home Market Releases for August 11th, 2015
August 11th, 2015
Fortunately, summer is coming to an end, so the quality of the home market releases will start to climb very soon. Unfortunately, this week the biggest first-run release is Unfriended. It is worth picking up, if you are a fan of the genre, but it is not exactly a blockbuster title. As for the best releases of the week, I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story is close to the top of the list. However, in the end I went with Felicia Day: You're Never Weird on the Internet (Almost), which is a bit of an unorthodox choice, as it is not a DVD or Blu-ray. However, it is the best new release of the week.
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Per Theater Chart: Ultron is Still Big
May 12th, 2015
The Avengers: Age of Ultron remained in first place on the per theater chart with an average of $18,182. It wasn't the only film in the $10,000 chart this week. Pather Panchali was close behind with $16,333 in its lone theater. I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story earned $10,150 over the weekend for a total of $13,053 from Wednesday through Sunday.
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Weekend Estimates: Hot Pursuit No Match for Ultron
May 10th, 2015
Hot Pursuit is utterly failing to live up to its name this weekend, with an anaemic $13.3 million opening—the worst for Reese Witherspoon since Cruel Intentions in 1999, and her worst ever for a wide-release movie, when adjusted for inflation. The Avengers: Age of Ultron wasn't really expected to be threatened in first place, and is actually doing quite well for a movie that opened with close to $200 million. It will be down about 60% this weekend to $77.2 million, per Disney, the second-best second weekend ever, just ahead of Avatar, and some way behind The Avengers.
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Limited Releases: Not a Big Week for Limited Releases
May 8th, 2015
This week's list of limited releases isn't exactly short, but it is short on potential hits. Maggie and 5 Flights Up both have strong casts, but are playing in potentially too many theaters and also on Video on Demand. Noble is earning some of the best reviews, but its high theater count and lack of star power could hurt it. I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story is also earning great reviews, but it is one of the rare documentaries that is taking the Video on Demand route.
More...
Synopsis
For 45 years, Caroll Spinney has been beloved by generations of children as the man behind Sesame Street's Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch-and at 80 years old, he has no intention of stopping. A loving portrait of the man in the yellow suit, I AM BIG BIRD features extraordinary footage of Spinney's earliest collaborations with Jim Henson as it traces his journey from bullied child to childhood icon. And as the yellow feathers give way to grey hair, it is the man, not the puppet who will steal your heart.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $10,150 (15.0% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 6.68 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 90.3% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1 opening theaters/17 max. theaters, 0.1 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $86,757 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 13,601-13,700) | 13,661 | $67,845 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 26,901-27,000) | 26,937 | $7,311 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 26,401-26,500) | 26,448 | $75,156 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 5,301-5,400) | 5,302 | $67,845 |
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: | May 6th, 2015 (Limited) by TriBeca Films |
| International Releases: | July 30th, 2015 (Limited) (Australia) |
| Video Release: | August 11th, 2015 by Cinedigm |
| MPAA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 90 minutes |
| Comparisons: | Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Biography, TV Industry, Puppeteers, Early / Simultaneous Video-on-Demand release |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Copper Pot Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Documentary Subject(s)
For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.
The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.
Home Market Releases for August 11th, 2015
August 11th, 2015
Fortunately, summer is coming to an end, so the quality of the home market releases will start to climb very soon. Unfortunately, this week the biggest first-run release is Unfriended. It is worth picking up, if you are a fan of the genre, but it is not exactly a blockbuster title. As for the best releases of the week, I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story is close to the top of the list. However, in the end I went with Felicia Day: You're Never Weird on the Internet (Almost), which is a bit of an unorthodox choice, as it is not a DVD or Blu-ray. However, it is the best new release of the week.
More...
Per Theater Chart: Ultron is Still Big
May 12th, 2015
The Avengers: Age of Ultron remained in first place on the per theater chart with an average of $18,182. It wasn't the only film in the $10,000 chart this week. Pather Panchali was close behind with $16,333 in its lone theater. I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story earned $10,150 over the weekend for a total of $13,053 from Wednesday through Sunday.
More...
Weekend Estimates: Hot Pursuit No Match for Ultron
May 10th, 2015
Hot Pursuit is utterly failing to live up to its name this weekend, with an anaemic $13.3 million opening—the worst for Reese Witherspoon since Cruel Intentions in 1999, and her worst ever for a wide-release movie, when adjusted for inflation. The Avengers: Age of Ultron wasn't really expected to be threatened in first place, and is actually doing quite well for a movie that opened with close to $200 million. It will be down about 60% this weekend to $77.2 million, per Disney, the second-best second weekend ever, just ahead of Avatar, and some way behind The Avengers.
More...
Limited Releases: Not a Big Week for Limited Releases
May 8th, 2015
This week's list of limited releases isn't exactly short, but it is short on potential hits. Maggie and 5 Flights Up both have strong casts, but are playing in potentially too many theaters and also on Video on Demand. Noble is earning some of the best reviews, but its high theater count and lack of star power could hurt it. I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story is also earning great reviews, but it is one of the rare documentaries that is taking the Video on Demand route.
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 8, 2015 | 61 | $10,150 | 1 | $10,150 | $13,053 | 1 |
Daily Box Office Performance
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2015 | 65 | $10,650 | 1 | $10,650 | $10,650 | 2 | |
| May 15, 2015 | 49 | $24,210 | +127% | 17 | $1,424 | $37,763 | 3 |
| May 22, 2015 | 66 | $11,372 | -53% | 15 | $758 | $49,135 | 4 |
| May 29, 2015 | 81 | $3,677 | -68% | 8 | $460 | $52,812 | 5 |
| Jun 5, 2015 | 81 | $2,097 | -43% | 10 | $210 | $54,909 | 6 |
| Jun 12, 2015 | 85 | $3,316 | +58% | 7 | $474 | $58,225 | 7 |
| Jun 19, 2015 | 86 | $3,916 | +18% | 11 | $356 | $62,141 | 8 |
| Jun 26, 2015 | 85 | $4,440 | +13% | 6 | $740 | $66,581 | 9 |
| Jul 3, 2015 | 95 | $1,264 | -72% | 5 | $253 | $67,845 | 10 |
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens |
Maximum Screens |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 7/30/2015 | $2,041 | 3 | 3 | 7 | $7,294 | 8/17/2015 |
| Rest of World | $17 | ||||||
| International Total | $7,311 | 8/17/2015 |
International Cumulative Box Office Records
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 26,401-26,500) | 26,448 | $75,156 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 24,801-24,900) | 24,826 | $75,156 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 2,901-3,000) | 2,926 | $75,156 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 22,601-22,700) | 22,641 | $75,156 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Factual Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) | 2,004 | $75,156 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Documentary Movies (Rank 1,701-1,800) | 1,777 | $75,156 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 3,201-3,300) | 3,286 | $75,156 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for TriBeca Films Movies | 21 | $75,156 |
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.