The Rocket (2014) - Financial Information
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $56,823 | Details |
| International Box Office | $534,926 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $591,749 | |
| Home Market Performance | ||
| Est. Domestic DVD Sales | $45,254 | Details |
| Total Est. Domestic Video Sales | $45,254 | |
| Further financial details... |
Synopsis
The Rocket is set in contemporary Laos and tells the story of a boy named Ahlo who is believed to be a bearer of bad luck and is therefore blamed for a string of disasters - including his mother's death. When his family loses their home and is forced to move, Ahlo meets the spirited orphan Kia and her eccentric uncle Purple: an ex-soldier with a purple suit, a rice-wine habit and an unbridled love for James Brown. Struggling to hang onto his father's trust, Ahlo leads his family, Purple and Kia through a land scarred by war in search of a new home. But bad luck seems to follow Ahlo, and in a last plea to prove he's not cursed, Ahlo builds a giant explosive rocket to enter the most lucrative but dangerous competition of the year: The Rocket Festival.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $4,621 (8.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 12.30 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 9.6% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 2 opening theaters/7 max. theaters, 4.9 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $78,661 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 14,001-14,100) | 14,022 | $56,823 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 13,301-13,400) | 13,333 | $534,926 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 18,001-18,100) | 18,041 | $591,749 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 5,501-5,600) | 5,594 | $56,823 |
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: | January 10th, 2014 (Limited) by Kino Lorber |
| Video Release: | April 29th, 2014 by Kino Video |
| MPAA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 96 minutes |
| Comparisons: | vs. Rocket Man Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Coming of Age, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent, Death of a Spouse or Fiancée / Fiancé, Road Trip, Underdog, Superstition, Troubled Pregnancy or Miscarriage |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Red Lamp Films |
| Production Countries: | Australia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Thailand |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2014 | 55 | $4,621 | 2 | $2,311 | $4,621 | 1 | |
| Jan 17, 2014 | 54 | $3,775 | -18% | 5 | $755 | $11,180 | 2 |
| Jan 24, 2014 | 61 | $1,387 | -63% | 5 | $277 | $18,392 | 3 |
| Feb 7, 2014 | 64 | $1,808 | 4 | $452 | $20,612 | 5 | |
| Feb 14, 2014 | 84 | $497 | -73% | 2 | $249 | $22,716 | 6 |
| Feb 21, 2014 | 71 | $3,419 | +588% | 6 | $570 | $26,458 | 7 |
| Mar 28, 2014 | 89 | $1,123 | 7 | $160 | $47,294 | 12 | |
| Apr 11, 2014 | 100 | $377 | 3 | $126 | $53,772 | 14 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2014 | - | $288 | 1 | $288 | $56,823 | 248 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2014 | 49 | $7,405 | 2 | $3,703 | $7,405 | 1 | |
| Jan 17, 2014 | 46 | $9,600 | +30% | 5 | $1,920 | $17,005 | 2 |
| Jan 24, 2014 | 62 | $1,724 | -82% | 5 | $345 | $18,392 | 3 |
| Jan 31, 2014 | 74 | $75 | -96% | 1 | $75 | $18,804 | 4 |
| Feb 7, 2014 | 62 | $3,415 | +4,453% | 4 | $854 | $22,219 | 5 |
| Feb 14, 2014 | 78 | $820 | -76% | 2 | $410 | $23,039 | 6 |
| Feb 21, 2014 | 70 | $5,476 | +568% | 6 | $913 | $28,515 | 7 |
| Feb 28, 2014 | 73 | $3,076 | -44% | 7 | $439 | $33,900 | 8 |
| Mar 7, 2014 | 67 | $12,271 | +299% | 6 | $2,045 | $46,171 | 9 |
| Mar 28, 2014 | 83 | $2,808 | 7 | $401 | $52,172 | 12 | |
| Apr 11, 2014 | 73 | $1,186 | 3 | $395 | $53,772 | 14 | |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 83 | $539 | -55% | 2 | $270 | $54,311 | 15 |
| Jun 27, 2014 | 110 | $464 | 1 | $464 | $55,889 | 25 |
International Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 13,301-13,400) | 13,333 | $534,926 |
| All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 12,101-12,200) | 12,164 | $534,926 |
| All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 7,501-7,600) | 7,575 | $534,926 |
| All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 11,101-11,200) | 11,200 | $534,926 |
| All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 7,101-7,200) | 7,106 | $534,926 |
| All Time International Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 3,601-3,700) | 3,619 | $534,926 |
| All Time International Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) | 1,263 | $534,926 |
| All Time International Box Office for Kino Lorber Movies | 31 | $534,926 |
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 18,001-18,100) | 18,041 | $591,749 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 16,601-16,700) | 16,607 | $591,749 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 10,001-10,100) | 10,068 | $591,749 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 15,501-15,600) | 15,505 | $591,749 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 9,601-9,700) | 9,604 | $591,749 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 4,901-5,000) | 4,962 | $591,749 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 1,801-1,900) | 1,877 | $591,749 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Kino Lorber Movies | 33 | $591,749 |
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
For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.
Limited Releases: Rocket, Man.
January 10th, 2014
It's a relatively busy week for new releases, but sadly, almost none of them are earning overall positive reviews. Banshee Chapter is one exception, but it is the wrong genre for limited release. On the other hand, The Rocket is earning the best reviews and it is the kind of film that can thrive in limited release. Perhaps it can be an early year success story.
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Synopsis
The Rocket is set in contemporary Laos and tells the story of a boy named Ahlo who is believed to be a bearer of bad luck and is therefore blamed for a string of disasters - including his mother's death. When his family loses their home and is forced to move, Ahlo meets the spirited orphan Kia and her eccentric uncle Purple: an ex-soldier with a purple suit, a rice-wine habit and an unbridled love for James Brown. Struggling to hang onto his father's trust, Ahlo leads his family, Purple and Kia through a land scarred by war in search of a new home. But bad luck seems to follow Ahlo, and in a last plea to prove he's not cursed, Ahlo builds a giant explosive rocket to enter the most lucrative but dangerous competition of the year: The Rocket Festival.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $4,621 (8.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 12.30 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 9.6% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 2 opening theaters/7 max. theaters, 4.9 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $78,661 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 14,001-14,100) | 14,022 | $56,823 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 13,301-13,400) | 13,333 | $534,926 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 18,001-18,100) | 18,041 | $591,749 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 5,501-5,600) | 5,594 | $56,823 |
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: | January 10th, 2014 (Limited) by Kino Lorber |
| Video Release: | April 29th, 2014 by Kino Video |
| MPAA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 96 minutes |
| Comparisons: | vs. Rocket Man Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Coming of Age, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent, Death of a Spouse or Fiancée / Fiancé, Road Trip, Underdog, Superstition, Troubled Pregnancy or Miscarriage |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Red Lamp Films |
| Production Countries: | Australia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Thailand |
| Languages: | English |
Leading Cast
For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.
Limited Releases: Rocket, Man.
January 10th, 2014
It's a relatively busy week for new releases, but sadly, almost none of them are earning overall positive reviews. Banshee Chapter is one exception, but it is the wrong genre for limited release. On the other hand, The Rocket is earning the best reviews and it is the kind of film that can thrive in limited release. Perhaps it can be an early year success story.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2014 | 55 | $4,621 | 2 | $2,311 | $4,621 | 1 | |
| Jan 17, 2014 | 54 | $3,775 | -18% | 5 | $755 | $11,180 | 2 |
| Jan 24, 2014 | 61 | $1,387 | -63% | 5 | $277 | $18,392 | 3 |
| Feb 7, 2014 | 64 | $1,808 | 4 | $452 | $20,612 | 5 | |
| Feb 14, 2014 | 84 | $497 | -73% | 2 | $249 | $22,716 | 6 |
| Feb 21, 2014 | 71 | $3,419 | +588% | 6 | $570 | $26,458 | 7 |
| Mar 28, 2014 | 89 | $1,123 | 7 | $160 | $47,294 | 12 | |
| Apr 11, 2014 | 100 | $377 | 3 | $126 | $53,772 | 14 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2014 | - | $288 | 1 | $288 | $56,823 | 248 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2014 | 49 | $7,405 | 2 | $3,703 | $7,405 | 1 | |
| Jan 17, 2014 | 46 | $9,600 | +30% | 5 | $1,920 | $17,005 | 2 |
| Jan 24, 2014 | 62 | $1,724 | -82% | 5 | $345 | $18,392 | 3 |
| Jan 31, 2014 | 74 | $75 | -96% | 1 | $75 | $18,804 | 4 |
| Feb 7, 2014 | 62 | $3,415 | +4,453% | 4 | $854 | $22,219 | 5 |
| Feb 14, 2014 | 78 | $820 | -76% | 2 | $410 | $23,039 | 6 |
| Feb 21, 2014 | 70 | $5,476 | +568% | 6 | $913 | $28,515 | 7 |
| Feb 28, 2014 | 73 | $3,076 | -44% | 7 | $439 | $33,900 | 8 |
| Mar 7, 2014 | 67 | $12,271 | +299% | 6 | $2,045 | $46,171 | 9 |
| Mar 28, 2014 | 83 | $2,808 | 7 | $401 | $52,172 | 12 | |
| Apr 11, 2014 | 73 | $1,186 | 3 | $395 | $53,772 | 14 | |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 83 | $539 | -55% | 2 | $270 | $54,311 | 15 |
| Jun 27, 2014 | 110 | $464 | 1 | $464 | $55,889 | 25 |
International Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 13,301-13,400) | 13,333 | $534,926 |
| All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 12,101-12,200) | 12,164 | $534,926 |
| All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 7,501-7,600) | 7,575 | $534,926 |
| All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 11,101-11,200) | 11,200 | $534,926 |
| All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 7,101-7,200) | 7,106 | $534,926 |
| All Time International Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 3,601-3,700) | 3,619 | $534,926 |
| All Time International Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) | 1,263 | $534,926 |
| All Time International Box Office for Kino Lorber Movies | 31 | $534,926 |
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 18,001-18,100) | 18,041 | $591,749 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 16,601-16,700) | 16,607 | $591,749 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 10,001-10,100) | 10,068 | $591,749 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 15,501-15,600) | 15,505 | $591,749 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 9,601-9,700) | 9,604 | $591,749 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 4,901-5,000) | 4,962 | $591,749 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 1,801-1,900) | 1,877 | $591,749 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Kino Lorber Movies | 33 | $591,749 |
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.