Samba (2014) - Financial Information
- ️Sun Apr 26 2015
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $151,530 | Details |
| International Box Office | $10,955,865 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $11,107,395 | |
| Home Market Performance | ||
| Est. Domestic DVD Sales | $65,607 | Details |
| Total Est. Domestic Video Sales | $65,607 | |
| Further financial details... |
Synopsis
When Samba, an undocumented kitchen worker, is suddenly ordered to leave France, he enlists the help of Alice, an emotionally vulnerable immigration advocate with little experience but plenty of heart. As the immigrant aspiring chef and the burned-out corporate executive tentatively explore an unexpected bond, they inspire each other to reinvent themselves in this vibrant comedy full of tender humor and heartfelt optimism.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $24,588 (16.2% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.88 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 1.4% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 2 opening theaters/27 max. theaters, 2.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $193,771 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 12,201-12,300) | 12,245 | $151,530 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 4,801-4,900) | 4,817 | $10,955,865 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 7,401-7,500) | 7,467 | $11,107,395 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 4,101-4,200) | 4,135 | $151,530 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) | 2,183 | $151,530 |
| All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 701-800) | 756 | $10,955,865 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) | 1,455 | $11,107,395 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,501-4,600) | 4,515 | $151,530 |
| All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) | 1,281 | $10,955,865 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,301-2,400) | 2,372 | $11,107,395 |
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: | July 24th, 2015 (Limited) by Entertainment One |
| International Releases: | April 2nd, 2014 (Wide) (Australia)
November 14th, 2014 (Wide) (Netherlands) February 20th, 2015 (Wide) (Poland) February 20th, 2015 (Wide) (South Korea) February 26th, 2015 (Wide) (Germany) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | January 19th, 2016 by Broad Green |
| MPAA Rating: | R for language. (Rating bulletin 2371, 4/26/2015) |
| Running Time: | 119 minutes |
| Comparisons: | vs. This Is Not What I Expected Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Immigration, Afro-French, Chef, Food |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Quad Films, Ten Films, Gaumont, TF1 Film Productions, Chaocorp |
| Production Countries: | France |
| Languages: | French |
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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2015 | 53 | $24,588 | 2 | $12,294 | $24,588 | 1 | |
| Jul 31, 2015 | 43 | $39,041 | +59% | 22 | $1,775 | $71,909 | 2 |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 52 | $25,664 | -34% | 27 | $951 | $117,001 | 3 |
| Aug 14, 2015 | 66 | $10,068 | -61% | 12 | $839 | $141,006 | 4 |
| Aug 21, 2015 | 89 | $1,875 | -81% | 4 | $469 | $149,805 | 5 |
Daily Box Office Performance
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2015 | 57 | $32,868 | 2 | $16,434 | $32,868 | 1 | |
| Jul 31, 2015 | 47 | $58,469 | +78% | 22 | $2,658 | $91,337 | 2 |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 51 | $39,601 | -32% | 27 | $1,467 | $130,938 | 3 |
| Aug 14, 2015 | 63 | $16,992 | -57% | 12 | $1,416 | $147,930 | 4 |
| Aug 21, 2015 | 91 | $3,600 | -79% | 4 | $900 | $151,530 | 5 |
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens |
Maximum Screens |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 4/2/2014 | $0 | 0 | 29 | 169 | $425,011 | 7/20/2015 |
| Brazil | 7/9/2015 | $170,838 | 62 | 62 | 267 | $537,097 | 11/8/2018 |
| Colombia | 11/5/2015 | $0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | $57,015 | 12/30/2018 |
| Germany | 2/26/2015 | $603,296 | 0 | 2 | 10 | $2,434,309 | 8/22/2018 |
| Iceland | 4/3/2015 | $4,511 | 1 | 2 | 3 | $4,390 | 12/30/2018 |
| Italy | 4/23/2015 | $314,496 | 0 | 1 | 1 | $1,772,383 | 11/6/2018 |
| Lithuania | 4/3/2015 | $0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | $1,146 | 6/26/2015 |
| Mexico | 10/23/2015 | $0 | 0 | 33 | 45 | $162,071 | 6/9/2016 |
| Netherlands | 11/14/2014 | $0 | 0 | 43 | 182 | $2,064,910 | 11/21/2018 |
| New Zealand | 4/9/2015 | $0 | 0 | 23 | 50 | $108,724 | 6/9/2015 |
| Poland | 2/20/2015 | $58,800 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $258,956 | 12/30/2018 |
| Portugal | 3/26/2015 | $0 | 0 | 35 | 35 | $150,156 | 11/16/2015 |
| Russia (CIS) | 3/20/2015 | $133,696 | 250 | 250 | 446 | $250,872 | 11/19/2018 |
| South Korea | 2/20/2015 | $136,458 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $234,814 | 8/29/2018 |
| Spain | 2/27/2015 | $657,174 | 261 | 302 | 1,558 | $2,494,011 | 11/28/2018 |
| International Total | $10,955,865 | 12/30/2018 |
International Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 4,801-4,900) | 4,817 | $10,955,865 |
| All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 4,001-4,100) | 4,029 | $10,955,865 |
| Top 2014 Movies at the International Box Office (Rank 101-200) | 179 | $10,955,865 |
| All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 2,401-2,500) | 2,489 | $10,955,865 |
| All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 4,001-4,100) | 4,013 | $10,955,865 |
| All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 2,401-2,500) | 2,456 | $10,955,865 |
| All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 701-800) | 756 | $10,955,865 |
| All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) | 1,281 | $10,955,865 |
| All Time International Box Office for Entertainment One Movies | 5 | $10,955,865 |
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 7,401-7,500) | 7,467 | $11,107,395 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 6,401-6,500) | 6,485 | $11,107,395 |
| Top 2014 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 201-300) | 213 | $11,107,395 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 3,901-4,000) | 3,962 | $11,107,395 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 6,501-6,600) | 6,540 | $11,107,395 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 4,001-4,100) | 4,030 | $11,107,395 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) | 1,455 | $11,107,395 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,301-2,400) | 2,372 | $11,107,395 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Entertainment One Movies | 5 | $11,107,395 |
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.
Per Theater Chart: Phoenix Reborn
July 28th, 2015
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None of the wide releases earned a spot in the $10,000 club, but at least we had a couple of limited releases that found their way there. The number one film was Phoenix with an average of $15,148 in two theaters. Samba was next with an average of $12,294, also in two theaters.
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Weekend Estimates: Ant-Man Defeats Poor Pixels
July 26th, 2015
Three new wide releases and three returning movies that are still pulling in good crowds will produce a box office chart with no knock-out winner this weekend. That’s in large part thanks to a disappointing debut from Pixels. The Adam Sandler/Kevin James-comedy/adventure-Ghostbusters/wannabe will earn about $24 million this weekend, according to Sony’s Sunday estimate. That puts it in danger of not even earning back its marketing budget domestically, let alone starting to recover the $88 million production budget. It also means that Ant-Man will top the charts for a second weekend.
More...
Limited and VOD Releases: Exorcising Your Options
July 24th, 2015
Every once and a while, I feel the need to apologize for the pun in the headline. This is one of those weeks. It is also one of those weeks where I can't find a limited release that has a good chance at earning some mainstream success. Unexpected is the biggest release, but its reviews suggest it will do better on Video on Demand than in theaters. There are a few documentaries that might do well on the art house circuit, but it is unlikely that any have what it takes to find mainstream success.
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Synopsis
When Samba, an undocumented kitchen worker, is suddenly ordered to leave France, he enlists the help of Alice, an emotionally vulnerable immigration advocate with little experience but plenty of heart. As the immigrant aspiring chef and the burned-out corporate executive tentatively explore an unexpected bond, they inspire each other to reinvent themselves in this vibrant comedy full of tender humor and heartfelt optimism.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $24,588 (16.2% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.88 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 1.4% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 2 opening theaters/27 max. theaters, 2.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $193,771 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 12,201-12,300) | 12,245 | $151,530 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 4,801-4,900) | 4,817 | $10,955,865 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 7,401-7,500) | 7,467 | $11,107,395 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 4,101-4,200) | 4,135 | $151,530 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) | 2,183 | $151,530 |
| All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 701-800) | 756 | $10,955,865 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) | 1,455 | $11,107,395 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,501-4,600) | 4,515 | $151,530 |
| All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) | 1,281 | $10,955,865 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,301-2,400) | 2,372 | $11,107,395 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
Watch Now On
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | July 24th, 2015 (Limited) by Entertainment One |
| International Releases: | April 2nd, 2014 (Wide) (Australia)
November 14th, 2014 (Wide) (Netherlands) February 20th, 2015 (Wide) (Poland) February 20th, 2015 (Wide) (South Korea) February 26th, 2015 (Wide) (Germany) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | January 19th, 2016 by Broad Green |
| MPAA Rating: | R for language. (Rating bulletin 2371, 4/26/2015) |
| Running Time: | 119 minutes |
| Comparisons: | vs. This Is Not What I Expected Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Immigration, Afro-French, Chef, Food |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Quad Films, Ten Films, Gaumont, TF1 Film Productions, Chaocorp |
| Production Countries: | France |
| Languages: | French |
For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.
Per Theater Chart: Phoenix Reborn
July 28th, 2015
None of the wide releases earned a spot in the $10,000 club, but at least we had a couple of limited releases that found their way there. The number one film was Phoenix with an average of $15,148 in two theaters. Samba was next with an average of $12,294, also in two theaters.
More...
Weekend Estimates: Ant-Man Defeats Poor Pixels
July 26th, 2015
Three new wide releases and three returning movies that are still pulling in good crowds will produce a box office chart with no knock-out winner this weekend. That’s in large part thanks to a disappointing debut from Pixels. The Adam Sandler/Kevin James-comedy/adventure-Ghostbusters/wannabe will earn about $24 million this weekend, according to Sony’s Sunday estimate. That puts it in danger of not even earning back its marketing budget domestically, let alone starting to recover the $88 million production budget. It also means that Ant-Man will top the charts for a second weekend.
More...
Limited and VOD Releases: Exorcising Your Options
July 24th, 2015
Every once and a while, I feel the need to apologize for the pun in the headline. This is one of those weeks. It is also one of those weeks where I can't find a limited release that has a good chance at earning some mainstream success. Unexpected is the biggest release, but its reviews suggest it will do better on Video on Demand than in theaters. There are a few documentaries that might do well on the art house circuit, but it is unlikely that any have what it takes to find mainstream success.
More...
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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2015 | 53 | $24,588 | 2 | $12,294 | $24,588 | 1 | |
| Jul 31, 2015 | 43 | $39,041 | +59% | 22 | $1,775 | $71,909 | 2 |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 52 | $25,664 | -34% | 27 | $951 | $117,001 | 3 |
| Aug 14, 2015 | 66 | $10,068 | -61% | 12 | $839 | $141,006 | 4 |
| Aug 21, 2015 | 89 | $1,875 | -81% | 4 | $469 | $149,805 | 5 |
Daily Box Office Performance
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2015 | 57 | $32,868 | 2 | $16,434 | $32,868 | 1 | |
| Jul 31, 2015 | 47 | $58,469 | +78% | 22 | $2,658 | $91,337 | 2 |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 51 | $39,601 | -32% | 27 | $1,467 | $130,938 | 3 |
| Aug 14, 2015 | 63 | $16,992 | -57% | 12 | $1,416 | $147,930 | 4 |
| Aug 21, 2015 | 91 | $3,600 | -79% | 4 | $900 | $151,530 | 5 |
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens |
Maximum Screens |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 4/2/2014 | $0 | 0 | 29 | 169 | $425,011 | 7/20/2015 |
| Brazil | 7/9/2015 | $170,838 | 62 | 62 | 267 | $537,097 | 11/8/2018 |
| Colombia | 11/5/2015 | $0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | $57,015 | 12/30/2018 |
| Germany | 2/26/2015 | $603,296 | 0 | 2 | 10 | $2,434,309 | 8/22/2018 |
| Iceland | 4/3/2015 | $4,511 | 1 | 2 | 3 | $4,390 | 12/30/2018 |
| Italy | 4/23/2015 | $314,496 | 0 | 1 | 1 | $1,772,383 | 11/6/2018 |
| Lithuania | 4/3/2015 | $0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | $1,146 | 6/26/2015 |
| Mexico | 10/23/2015 | $0 | 0 | 33 | 45 | $162,071 | 6/9/2016 |
| Netherlands | 11/14/2014 | $0 | 0 | 43 | 182 | $2,064,910 | 11/21/2018 |
| New Zealand | 4/9/2015 | $0 | 0 | 23 | 50 | $108,724 | 6/9/2015 |
| Poland | 2/20/2015 | $58,800 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $258,956 | 12/30/2018 |
| Portugal | 3/26/2015 | $0 | 0 | 35 | 35 | $150,156 | 11/16/2015 |
| Russia (CIS) | 3/20/2015 | $133,696 | 250 | 250 | 446 | $250,872 | 11/19/2018 |
| South Korea | 2/20/2015 | $136,458 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $234,814 | 8/29/2018 |
| Spain | 2/27/2015 | $657,174 | 261 | 302 | 1,558 | $2,494,011 | 11/28/2018 |
| International Total | $10,955,865 | 12/30/2018 |
International Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 4,801-4,900) | 4,817 | $10,955,865 |
| All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 4,001-4,100) | 4,029 | $10,955,865 |
| Top 2014 Movies at the International Box Office (Rank 101-200) | 179 | $10,955,865 |
| All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 2,401-2,500) | 2,489 | $10,955,865 |
| All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 4,001-4,100) | 4,013 | $10,955,865 |
| All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 2,401-2,500) | 2,456 | $10,955,865 |
| All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 701-800) | 756 | $10,955,865 |
| All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) | 1,281 | $10,955,865 |
| All Time International Box Office for Entertainment One Movies | 5 | $10,955,865 |
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 7,401-7,500) | 7,467 | $11,107,395 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 6,401-6,500) | 6,485 | $11,107,395 |
| Top 2014 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 201-300) | 213 | $11,107,395 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 3,901-4,000) | 3,962 | $11,107,395 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 6,501-6,600) | 6,540 | $11,107,395 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 4,001-4,100) | 4,030 | $11,107,395 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) | 1,455 | $11,107,395 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,301-2,400) | 2,372 | $11,107,395 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Entertainment One Movies | 5 | $11,107,395 |
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.