The Breakup Guru (2014)

The Breakup Guru poster
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $208,959Details
International Box Office $106,590,000Details
Worldwide Box Office $106,798,959
Further financial details...

Synopsis

Mei Yuangui, a professional “Breakup Guru,” is hired by a client to end a relationship with Ye Xiaochun. But his penchant and skill at breaking up couples without complication and worry is put to the test when a battle of wits ensues with Xiaochun, risking his reputation and setting up the ultimate test of his services.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$67,000 (32.1% of total gross)
Legs:3.12 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:0.2% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:12 opening theaters/12 max. theaters, 2.7 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $275,709

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 11,401-11,500) 11,412 $208,959
All Time International Box Office (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,017 $106,590,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,704 $106,798,959
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,578 $208,959

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: June 27th, 2014 (Limited) by China Lion Film Distribution
International Releases: July 11th, 2014 (Wide), released as Breakup Guru, The (New Zealand)
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 114 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Relationships Gone Wrong, Romance, Motivational Speaker, Split Screen, Animated Sequences
Source:Based on Play
Genre:Action
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Beijing Enlight Pictures
Production Countries: China
Languages: Mandarin

Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jun 27, 2014 39 $67,000   12 $5,583   $67,000 1
Jul 4, 2014 46 $36,194 -46% 10 $3,619   $147,391 2
Jul 11, 2014 52 $14,390 -60% 6 $2,398   $183,683 3
Jul 18, 2014 66 $7,573 -47% 3 $2,524   $201,214 4
Jul 25, 2014 95 $1,474 -81% 1 $1,474   $208,959 5

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jul 4, 2014 43 $58,096   10 $5,810   $169,293 2
Jul 11, 2014 48 $24,348 -58% 6 $4,058   $193,641 3
Jul 18, 2014 64 $13,844 -43% 3 $4,615   $207,485 4

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
New Zealand 7/11/2014 $7,706 2 2 2 $7,706 1/8/2016
 
Rest of World $106,582,294
 
International Total$106,590,000 1/8/2016

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


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

Chao Deng    Mei Yuangui
Mi Yang    Ye Xiaochun

Supporting Cast

Yan Liu    Zhu Li
Chao Wei Liang    Mountain Tang
Kejia Xu    Old Six
Na Zha    Xiao Zhuang
Qin Yue    Hei Ge
Luan Yuanhui    Lu Lu
Zhao Manzhu    Pai Gu
Deng Xuedong    Old Man in Wheelchair

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Chao Deng    Director
Baimei Yu    Director
Baimei Yu    Screenwriter
Wang Changtian    Producer
Chao Deng    Producer
Qian Rui    Producer
Baimei Yu    Executive Producer
Chen Zhiliang    Executive Producer
Li Sun (孙俪)    Production Designer
Tu Yiran    Editor
Wang Ji    Composer
Du Jie    Director of Photography

International Box Office: Transformers Climbs into First Place

July 16th, 2014

Transformers: Age of Extinction poster

Transformers: Age of Extinction remained in first place with $100.3 million in 50 markets for totals of $543.5 million internationally and $752.3 million worldwide. This makes is the biggest worldwide hit of the year so far. Granted, half of the film's international total came from China where it has made $279.75 million so far, including $56.36 million this past week, and the studio gets a very small share of the box office revenue from that market. As for new markets, the film debuted in first place in the U.K. with $20.11 million on 533 screens, including previews. This is the biggest opening of the year in that market so far. The film also did well in Mexico with $8.26 million on 3,131 screens over the weekend for a total opening of $15.84 million. More...

International Box Office: Transformers in Their Prime

July 9th, 2014

Transformers: Age of Extinction poster

Transformers: Age of Extinction remained in first place with $95.8 million in 37 markets over the weekend for totals of $400.9 million internationally and $576.3 million worldwide. Its best market remains China, where it added $120.61 million for the full week giving it a total of $222.74 million after two. These numbers are important for two reasons. Firstly, revised totals in China put the film's opening there ahead of its debut in North America. Stunning. Secondly, the film is already ahead of Avatar's final figure in that market. Granted, it's barely above Avatar's pace, as that film pulled in $221.9 million after ten days of release, but that is still great news. It held up better than most films do in South Korea earning $8.05 million on 1,096 screens over the weekend for a total of $34.62 million. In Russia, the film added $7.04 million on 2,171 screens over the weekend for a total of $35.38 million after two. The last major market was Australia, where it pulled in $4.54 million on 623 screens over the weekend for a two-week total of $17.32 million. More...

Per Theater Chart: Beginning on Top

July 1st, 2014

Begin Again poster

Despite there being a $100 million hit on the box office this weekend, Begin Again still led the way on the per theater chart with an average of $26,813 in five theaters. This bodes well for its expansion on Wednesday. The overall number one film, Transformers: Age of Extinction, was next with an average of $23,633 in more than 4,000 theaters. Snowpiercer was the third film to earn a per theater average over $20,000 with an average of $20,266 in eight theaters. America: Imagine a World Without Her was next with an average of $12,869 million in three theaters. Yves Saint Laurent was a surprise entry in the $10,000 club with an average of $12,104 in two theaters. It managed this despite earning weak reviews and opening on the Wednesday. The final film in the $10,000 club was Code Black, which climbed into the $10,000 club during its second weekend of release with $10,953 in two theaters. It is rare for a documentary to do this well, and it is even rarer for a film to see its per theater average grow. More...

Limited Releases: Begin the Weekend with a Limited Release

June 27th, 2014

Begin Again poster

There are more than a dozen limited releases on this week's list, including two films that are opening in limited release this week with a scheduled wide expansion next week. Unfortunately, I don't have high hopes for either of those two films. There are some films worth checking out, including a pair of documentaries, The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz and Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger, both of which are also playing on Video on Demand. The film I hope has the best start is Snowpiercer, a South Korean film that is earning amazing reviews. More...


  1. Summary
  2. News
  3. Box Office
  4. International
  5. Video Sales
  6. Full Financials
  7. Cast & Crew
  8. Trailer

Synopsis

Mei Yuangui, a professional “Breakup Guru,” is hired by a client to end a relationship with Ye Xiaochun. But his penchant and skill at breaking up couples without complication and worry is put to the test when a battle of wits ensues with Xiaochun, risking his reputation and setting up the ultimate test of his services.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$67,000 (32.1% of total gross)
Legs:3.12 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:0.2% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:12 opening theaters/12 max. theaters, 2.7 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $275,709

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 11,401-11,500) 11,412 $208,959
All Time International Box Office (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,017 $106,590,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,704 $106,798,959
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,578 $208,959

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: June 27th, 2014 (Limited) by China Lion Film Distribution
International Releases: July 11th, 2014 (Wide), released as Breakup Guru, The (New Zealand)
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 114 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Relationships Gone Wrong, Romance, Motivational Speaker, Split Screen, Animated Sequences
Source:Based on Play
Genre:Action
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Beijing Enlight Pictures
Production Countries: China
Languages: Mandarin

Leading Cast

Chao Deng    Mei Yuangui
Mi Yang    Ye Xiaochun

Supporting Cast

Yan Liu    Zhu Li
Chao Wei Liang    Mountain Tang
Kejia Xu    Old Six
Na Zha    Xiao Zhuang
Qin Yue    Hei Ge
Luan Yuanhui    Lu Lu
Zhao Manzhu    Pai Gu
Deng Xuedong    Old Man in Wheelchair

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Chao Deng    Director
Baimei Yu    Director
Baimei Yu    Screenwriter
Wang Changtian    Producer
Chao Deng    Producer
Qian Rui    Producer
Baimei Yu    Executive Producer
Chen Zhiliang    Executive Producer
Li Sun (孙俪)    Production Designer
Tu Yiran    Editor
Wang Ji    Composer
Du Jie    Director of Photography

International Box Office: Transformers Climbs into First Place

July 16th, 2014

Transformers: Age of Extinction poster

Transformers: Age of Extinction remained in first place with $100.3 million in 50 markets for totals of $543.5 million internationally and $752.3 million worldwide. This makes is the biggest worldwide hit of the year so far. Granted, half of the film's international total came from China where it has made $279.75 million so far, including $56.36 million this past week, and the studio gets a very small share of the box office revenue from that market. As for new markets, the film debuted in first place in the U.K. with $20.11 million on 533 screens, including previews. This is the biggest opening of the year in that market so far. The film also did well in Mexico with $8.26 million on 3,131 screens over the weekend for a total opening of $15.84 million. More...

International Box Office: Transformers in Their Prime

July 9th, 2014

Transformers: Age of Extinction poster

Transformers: Age of Extinction remained in first place with $95.8 million in 37 markets over the weekend for totals of $400.9 million internationally and $576.3 million worldwide. Its best market remains China, where it added $120.61 million for the full week giving it a total of $222.74 million after two. These numbers are important for two reasons. Firstly, revised totals in China put the film's opening there ahead of its debut in North America. Stunning. Secondly, the film is already ahead of Avatar's final figure in that market. Granted, it's barely above Avatar's pace, as that film pulled in $221.9 million after ten days of release, but that is still great news. It held up better than most films do in South Korea earning $8.05 million on 1,096 screens over the weekend for a total of $34.62 million. In Russia, the film added $7.04 million on 2,171 screens over the weekend for a total of $35.38 million after two. The last major market was Australia, where it pulled in $4.54 million on 623 screens over the weekend for a two-week total of $17.32 million. More...

Per Theater Chart: Beginning on Top

July 1st, 2014

Begin Again poster

Despite there being a $100 million hit on the box office this weekend, Begin Again still led the way on the per theater chart with an average of $26,813 in five theaters. This bodes well for its expansion on Wednesday. The overall number one film, Transformers: Age of Extinction, was next with an average of $23,633 in more than 4,000 theaters. Snowpiercer was the third film to earn a per theater average over $20,000 with an average of $20,266 in eight theaters. America: Imagine a World Without Her was next with an average of $12,869 million in three theaters. Yves Saint Laurent was a surprise entry in the $10,000 club with an average of $12,104 in two theaters. It managed this despite earning weak reviews and opening on the Wednesday. The final film in the $10,000 club was Code Black, which climbed into the $10,000 club during its second weekend of release with $10,953 in two theaters. It is rare for a documentary to do this well, and it is even rarer for a film to see its per theater average grow. More...

Limited Releases: Begin the Weekend with a Limited Release

June 27th, 2014

Begin Again poster

There are more than a dozen limited releases on this week's list, including two films that are opening in limited release this week with a scheduled wide expansion next week. Unfortunately, I don't have high hopes for either of those two films. There are some films worth checking out, including a pair of documentaries, The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz and Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger, both of which are also playing on Video on Demand. The film I hope has the best start is Snowpiercer, a South Korean film that is earning amazing reviews. More...

Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jun 27, 2014 39 $67,000   12 $5,583   $67,000 1
Jul 4, 2014 46 $36,194 -46% 10 $3,619   $147,391 2
Jul 11, 2014 52 $14,390 -60% 6 $2,398   $183,683 3
Jul 18, 2014 66 $7,573 -47% 3 $2,524   $201,214 4
Jul 25, 2014 95 $1,474 -81% 1 $1,474   $208,959 5

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jul 4, 2014 43 $58,096   10 $5,810   $169,293 2
Jul 11, 2014 48 $24,348 -58% 6 $4,058   $193,641 3
Jul 18, 2014 64 $13,844 -43% 3 $4,615   $207,485 4

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
New Zealand 7/11/2014 $7,706 2 2 2 $7,706 1/8/2016
 
Rest of World $106,582,294
 
International Total$106,590,000 1/8/2016

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


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.