Cesar Chavez (2014)

Cesar Chavez poster
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $5,571,497Details
Home Market Performance
Est. Domestic DVD Sales $511,532 Details
Est. Domestic Blu-ray Sales $77,244 Details
Total Est. Domestic Video Sales $588,776
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Synopsis

Chronicling the birth of a modern American movement, Cesar Chavez tells the story of the famed civil rights leader and labor organizer torn between his duties as a husband and father and his commitment to securing a living wage for farm workers. Passionate but soft-spoken, Chavez embraced non-violence as he battled greed and prejudice in his struggle to bring dignity to people. Chavez inspired millions of Americans from all walks of life who never worked on a farm to fight for social justice. His triumphant journey is a remarkable testament to the power of one individual’s ability to change the world.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$2,861,528 (51.4% of total gross)
Legs:1.95 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:664 opening theaters/664 max. theaters, 2.8 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $7,351,367

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 6,401-6,500) 6,413 $5,571,497
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 9,501-9,600) 9,588 $5,571,497

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


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Amazon VOD:Amazon
iTunes:iTunes
Google Play:Google Play
Vudu:Vudu

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: March 28th, 2014 (Wide) by Lionsgate
Video Release: July 22nd, 2014 by Lionsgate Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for some violence and language.
(Rating bulletin 2297, 11/6/2013)
Running Time: 101 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Sin Nombre
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Keywords: Unions, Biography, Strike, Bigotry, Immigration, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, Biographical Drama, Life on a Farm, Set in California
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Dramatization
Production/Financing Companies: Canana, El Gobierno del Estado de Sonora, Participant Media, Image Nation, Dream Management and Entertainment, Mr. Mudd
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Mar 28, 2014 12 $2,861,528   664 $4,310   $2,861,528 1
Apr 4, 2014 14 $962,077 -66% 664 $1,449   $4,598,172 2
Apr 11, 2014 20 $285,502 -70% 305 $936   $5,186,330 3
Apr 18, 2014 34 $83,240 -71% 117 $711   $5,391,287 4
Apr 25, 2014 42 $42,920 -48% 45 $954   $5,482,546 5
May 2, 2014 42 $42,084 -2% 97 $434   $5,550,866 6

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Mar 28, 2014 11 $1,029,545     664 $1,551   $1,029,545 1
Mar 29, 2014 13 $977,688 -5%   664 $1,472   $2,007,233 2
Mar 30, 2014 12 $854,295 -13%   664 $1,287   $2,861,528 3
Mar 31, 2014 11 $301,283 -65%   664 $454   $3,162,811 4
Apr 1, 2014 13 $203,757 -32%   664 $307   $3,366,568 5
Apr 2, 2014 13 $136,285 -33%   664 $205   $3,502,853 6
Apr 3, 2014 13 $133,242 -2%   664 $201   $3,636,095 7
Apr 4, 2014 14 $265,817 +99% -74% 664 $400   $3,901,912 8
Apr 5, 2014 14 $370,726 +39% -62% 664 $558   $4,272,638 9
Apr 6, 2014 14 $325,534 -12% -62% 664 $490   $4,598,172 10
Apr 7, 2014 14 $69,906 -79% -77% 664 $105   $4,668,078 11
Apr 8, 2014 14 $89,482 +28% -56% 664 $135   $4,757,560 12
Apr 9, 2014 14 $68,978 -23% -49% 664 $104   $4,826,538 13
Apr 10, 2014 14 $74,290 +8% -44% 664 $112   $4,900,828 14
Apr 11, 2014 - $82,567 +11% -69% 305 $271   $4,983,395 15
Apr 12, 2014 - $104,517 +27% -72% 305 $343   $5,087,912 16
Apr 13, 2014 - $98,418 -6% -70% 305 $323   $5,186,330 17
Apr 14, 2014 - $28,697 -71% -59% 305 $94   $5,215,027 18
Apr 15, 2014 - $39,098 +36% -56% 305 $128   $5,254,125 19
Apr 16, 2014 - $27,440 -30% -60% 305 $90   $5,281,565 20
Apr 17, 2014 - $26,482 -3% -64% 305 $87   $5,308,047 21
Apr 18, 2014 - $24,951 -6% -70% 117 $213   $5,332,998 22
Apr 19, 2014 - $34,648 +39% -67% 117 $296   $5,367,646 23
Apr 20, 2014 - $23,641 -32% -76% 117 $202   $5,391,287 24
Apr 21, 2014 - $10,827 -54% -62% 117 $93   $5,402,114 25
Apr 22, 2014 - $10,432 -4% -73% 117 $89   $5,412,546 26
Apr 23, 2014 - $13,552 +30% -51% 117 $116   $5,426,098 27
Apr 24, 2014 - $13,528 n/c -49% 117 $116   $5,439,626 28
Apr 25, 2014 - $20,375 +51% -18% 45 $453   $5,460,001 29
Apr 26, 2014 - $11,312 -44% -67% 45 $251   $5,471,313 30
Apr 27, 2014 - $11,233 -1% -52% 45 $250   $5,482,546 31
Apr 28, 2014 - $5,546 -51% -49% 45 $123   $5,488,092 32
Apr 29, 2014 - $5,307 -4% -49% 45 $118   $5,493,399 33
Apr 30, 2014 - $6,394 +20% -53% 45 $142   $5,499,793 34
May 1, 2014 - $8,989 +41% -34% 45 $200   $5,508,782 35
May 2, 2014 - $10,744 +20% -47% 97 $111   $5,519,526 36
May 3, 2014 - $16,615 +55% +47% 97 $171   $5,536,141 37
May 4, 2014 - $14,725 -11% +31% 97 $152   $5,550,866 38
May 5, 2014 - $4,980 -66% -10% 97 $51   $5,555,846 39
May 6, 2014 - $5,096 +2% -4% 97 $53   $5,560,942 40
May 7, 2014 - $5,930 +16% -7% 97 $61   $5,566,872 41
May 8, 2014 - $4,625 -22% -49% 97 $48   $5,571,497 42

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Mar 28, 2014 12 $3,636,095   664 $5,476   $3,636,095 1
Apr 4, 2014 14 $1,264,733 -65% 664 $1,905   $4,900,828 2
Apr 11, 2014 22 $407,219 -68% 305 $1,335   $5,308,047 3
Apr 18, 2014 32 $131,579 -68% 117 $1,125   $5,439,626 4
Apr 25, 2014 40 $69,156 -47% 45 $1,537   $5,508,782 5
May 2, 2014 42 $62,715 -9% 97 $647   $5,571,497 6

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

Michael Peña    Cesar Chavez

Supporting Cast

America Ferrera    Helen Chavez
Rosario Dawson    Dolores Huerta
John Malkovich    Bogdonovitch
Jacob Vargas    Richard Chavez
Yancey Arias    Gilbert Padilla
Wes Bentley    Jerry Cohen
John Ortiz    Eli
Gabriel Mann    John Giumarra Jr.

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

Production and Technical Credits

Diego Luna    Director
Keir Pearson    Screenwriter
Timothy J. Sexton    Screenwriter
Keir Pearson    Story Creator
Pablo Cruz    Producer
Diego Luna    Producer
Lawrence Meli    Producer
Keir Pearson    Producer
Emilio Azcarraga Jean    Executive Producer
Haim Saban    Executive Producer
Jeff Skoll    Executive Producer
Jonathan King    Executive Producer
Lianne Halfon    Executive Producer
John Malkovich    Executive Producer
Russell Smith    Executive Producer
Gael Garcia Bernal    Executive Producer
Julian Levin    Executive Producer
Rebecca O'Brien    Executive Producer
Fernando Perez Gavilan M.    Associate Producer
Vanessa Perez    Associate Producer
Heidi Levitt    Associate Producer
Mauricio Katz    Associate Producer
Enrique Chediak    Director of Photography
Miguel Schverdfinger    Editor
Douglas Crise    Editor
Raul Prado    Visual Effects Supervisor
Frank Gaeta    Sound Designer
Lynn Fainchtein    Music Supervisor
Jo Allen    Make-up and Hair Designer
Ivonne Fuentes    Production Designer
Mariestela Fernandez    Costume Designer
Michael Brook    Composer
Heidi Levitt    Casting Director

Per Theater Chart: Only Lovers Left on Top

April 15th, 2014

Captian America: The Winter Soldier poster

Only Lovers Left Alive earned top spot on the per theater chart with ease earning an average of $21,997 in four theaters. Captain America: The Winter Soldier was the only other film in the $10,000 club as it earned an average of $10,481. More...

Per Theater Chart: Under Over Everyone Else

April 8th, 2014

Under the Skin poster

Under the Skin opened surprisingly well with a per theater average of $33,289 in four theaters. This is the second best opening per theater average for any film released in 2014, well back of The Grand Budapest Hotel's record-breaking debut. The only other film in the $10,000 club was the overall box office leader, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, which earned an average of $24,130 in nearly 4,000 theaters. More...

Per Theater Chart: Mistakes Paid Dividends, while Raid Rules

April 1st, 2014

Mistaken for Strangers poster

It was a close race, but The Raid 2 took top spot on the per theater chart with an average of $23,613 in seven theaters. Finding Vivian Maier was right behind with an average of $21,200 in three theaters. The overall number one film, Noah, was the only other film in the $10,000 club, earning an average of $12,257. More...

Weekend Wrap-Up: Noah Sails to the Top, but Box Office Sinks

April 1st, 2014

Noah poster

March is over and it ended on a bit of a down note. Noah topped expectations, but not every film managed to do the same. For instance, Sabotage barely avoided the Mendoza Line. Overall the box office was down less than $1 million, or 0.7%, when compared to last weekend. Compared to last year, the box office was down 5%, which isn't great, but given how strong 2014 has been, it is hardly a reason to panic. In fact, year-to-date, 2014 has a 6% lead over 2013 at $2.35 billion to $2.22 billion. More...

Weekend Predictions: Will Noah Wash Away the Competition?

March 27th, 2014

Noah poster

The final weekend in March is a busy one with two wide releases, possibly two wide expansions, and a semi-wide release that could reach the top ten. Noah is the wider of the two wide releases and should have little trouble earning first place over the weekend. On the other hand, there is a chance Sabotage won't reach the top five. Both Bad Words and The Grand Budapest Hotel are expanding wide, or widish. The Grand Budapest Hotel should pop into the top five, but not everyone thinks Bad Words will reach the top ten. Finally, Cesar Chavez is opening in more than 600 theaters and there is a chance it will reach the top ten. This weekend last year was led by G.I. Joe: Retaliation with just over $40 million. Noah could get there, but even if it does, I don't think the other films will hold their end of the bargain and 2014 will finally lose in the year-over-year comparison. More...


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Synopsis

Chronicling the birth of a modern American movement, Cesar Chavez tells the story of the famed civil rights leader and labor organizer torn between his duties as a husband and father and his commitment to securing a living wage for farm workers. Passionate but soft-spoken, Chavez embraced non-violence as he battled greed and prejudice in his struggle to bring dignity to people. Chavez inspired millions of Americans from all walks of life who never worked on a farm to fight for social justice. His triumphant journey is a remarkable testament to the power of one individual’s ability to change the world.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$2,861,528 (51.4% of total gross)
Legs:1.95 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:664 opening theaters/664 max. theaters, 2.8 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $7,351,367

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 6,401-6,500) 6,413 $5,571,497
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 9,501-9,600) 9,588 $5,571,497

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


Watch Now On

Amazon VOD:Amazon
iTunes:iTunes
Google Play:Google Play
Vudu:Vudu

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: March 28th, 2014 (Wide) by Lionsgate
Video Release: July 22nd, 2014 by Lionsgate Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for some violence and language.
(Rating bulletin 2297, 11/6/2013)
Running Time: 101 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Sin Nombre
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Unions, Biography, Strike, Bigotry, Immigration, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, Biographical Drama, Life on a Farm, Set in California
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Dramatization
Production/Financing Companies: Canana, El Gobierno del Estado de Sonora, Participant Media, Image Nation, Dream Management and Entertainment, Mr. Mudd
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Leading Cast

Michael Peña    Cesar Chavez

Supporting Cast

America Ferrera    Helen Chavez
Rosario Dawson    Dolores Huerta
John Malkovich    Bogdonovitch
Jacob Vargas    Richard Chavez
Yancey Arias    Gilbert Padilla
Wes Bentley    Jerry Cohen
John Ortiz    Eli
Gabriel Mann    John Giumarra Jr.

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

Production and Technical Credits

Diego Luna    Director
Keir Pearson    Screenwriter
Timothy J. Sexton    Screenwriter
Keir Pearson    Story Creator
Pablo Cruz    Producer
Diego Luna    Producer
Lawrence Meli    Producer
Keir Pearson    Producer
Emilio Azcarraga Jean    Executive Producer
Haim Saban    Executive Producer
Jeff Skoll    Executive Producer
Jonathan King    Executive Producer
Lianne Halfon    Executive Producer
John Malkovich    Executive Producer
Russell Smith    Executive Producer
Gael Garcia Bernal    Executive Producer
Julian Levin    Executive Producer
Rebecca O'Brien    Executive Producer
Fernando Perez Gavilan M.    Associate Producer
Vanessa Perez    Associate Producer
Heidi Levitt    Associate Producer
Mauricio Katz    Associate Producer
Enrique Chediak    Director of Photography
Miguel Schverdfinger    Editor
Douglas Crise    Editor
Raul Prado    Visual Effects Supervisor
Frank Gaeta    Sound Designer
Lynn Fainchtein    Music Supervisor
Jo Allen    Make-up and Hair Designer
Ivonne Fuentes    Production Designer
Mariestela Fernandez    Costume Designer
Michael Brook    Composer
Heidi Levitt    Casting Director

Per Theater Chart: Only Lovers Left on Top

April 15th, 2014

Captian America: The Winter Soldier poster

Only Lovers Left Alive earned top spot on the per theater chart with ease earning an average of $21,997 in four theaters. Captain America: The Winter Soldier was the only other film in the $10,000 club as it earned an average of $10,481. More...

Per Theater Chart: Under Over Everyone Else

April 8th, 2014

Under the Skin poster

Under the Skin opened surprisingly well with a per theater average of $33,289 in four theaters. This is the second best opening per theater average for any film released in 2014, well back of The Grand Budapest Hotel's record-breaking debut. The only other film in the $10,000 club was the overall box office leader, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, which earned an average of $24,130 in nearly 4,000 theaters. More...

Per Theater Chart: Mistakes Paid Dividends, while Raid Rules

April 1st, 2014

Mistaken for Strangers poster

It was a close race, but The Raid 2 took top spot on the per theater chart with an average of $23,613 in seven theaters. Finding Vivian Maier was right behind with an average of $21,200 in three theaters. The overall number one film, Noah, was the only other film in the $10,000 club, earning an average of $12,257. More...

Weekend Wrap-Up: Noah Sails to the Top, but Box Office Sinks

April 1st, 2014

Noah poster

March is over and it ended on a bit of a down note. Noah topped expectations, but not every film managed to do the same. For instance, Sabotage barely avoided the Mendoza Line. Overall the box office was down less than $1 million, or 0.7%, when compared to last weekend. Compared to last year, the box office was down 5%, which isn't great, but given how strong 2014 has been, it is hardly a reason to panic. In fact, year-to-date, 2014 has a 6% lead over 2013 at $2.35 billion to $2.22 billion. More...

Weekend Predictions: Will Noah Wash Away the Competition?

March 27th, 2014

Noah poster

The final weekend in March is a busy one with two wide releases, possibly two wide expansions, and a semi-wide release that could reach the top ten. Noah is the wider of the two wide releases and should have little trouble earning first place over the weekend. On the other hand, there is a chance Sabotage won't reach the top five. Both Bad Words and The Grand Budapest Hotel are expanding wide, or widish. The Grand Budapest Hotel should pop into the top five, but not everyone thinks Bad Words will reach the top ten. Finally, Cesar Chavez is opening in more than 600 theaters and there is a chance it will reach the top ten. This weekend last year was led by G.I. Joe: Retaliation with just over $40 million. Noah could get there, but even if it does, I don't think the other films will hold their end of the bargain and 2014 will finally lose in the year-over-year comparison. More...

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Mar 28, 2014 12 $2,861,528   664 $4,310   $2,861,528 1
Apr 4, 2014 14 $962,077 -66% 664 $1,449   $4,598,172 2
Apr 11, 2014 20 $285,502 -70% 305 $936   $5,186,330 3
Apr 18, 2014 34 $83,240 -71% 117 $711   $5,391,287 4
Apr 25, 2014 42 $42,920 -48% 45 $954   $5,482,546 5
May 2, 2014 42 $42,084 -2% 97 $434   $5,550,866 6

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Mar 28, 2014 11 $1,029,545     664 $1,551   $1,029,545 1
Mar 29, 2014 13 $977,688 -5%   664 $1,472   $2,007,233 2
Mar 30, 2014 12 $854,295 -13%   664 $1,287   $2,861,528 3
Mar 31, 2014 11 $301,283 -65%   664 $454   $3,162,811 4
Apr 1, 2014 13 $203,757 -32%   664 $307   $3,366,568 5
Apr 2, 2014 13 $136,285 -33%   664 $205   $3,502,853 6
Apr 3, 2014 13 $133,242 -2%   664 $201   $3,636,095 7
Apr 4, 2014 14 $265,817 +99% -74% 664 $400   $3,901,912 8
Apr 5, 2014 14 $370,726 +39% -62% 664 $558   $4,272,638 9
Apr 6, 2014 14 $325,534 -12% -62% 664 $490   $4,598,172 10
Apr 7, 2014 14 $69,906 -79% -77% 664 $105   $4,668,078 11
Apr 8, 2014 14 $89,482 +28% -56% 664 $135   $4,757,560 12
Apr 9, 2014 14 $68,978 -23% -49% 664 $104   $4,826,538 13
Apr 10, 2014 14 $74,290 +8% -44% 664 $112   $4,900,828 14
Apr 11, 2014 - $82,567 +11% -69% 305 $271   $4,983,395 15
Apr 12, 2014 - $104,517 +27% -72% 305 $343   $5,087,912 16
Apr 13, 2014 - $98,418 -6% -70% 305 $323   $5,186,330 17
Apr 14, 2014 - $28,697 -71% -59% 305 $94   $5,215,027 18
Apr 15, 2014 - $39,098 +36% -56% 305 $128   $5,254,125 19
Apr 16, 2014 - $27,440 -30% -60% 305 $90   $5,281,565 20
Apr 17, 2014 - $26,482 -3% -64% 305 $87   $5,308,047 21
Apr 18, 2014 - $24,951 -6% -70% 117 $213   $5,332,998 22
Apr 19, 2014 - $34,648 +39% -67% 117 $296   $5,367,646 23
Apr 20, 2014 - $23,641 -32% -76% 117 $202   $5,391,287 24
Apr 21, 2014 - $10,827 -54% -62% 117 $93   $5,402,114 25
Apr 22, 2014 - $10,432 -4% -73% 117 $89   $5,412,546 26
Apr 23, 2014 - $13,552 +30% -51% 117 $116   $5,426,098 27
Apr 24, 2014 - $13,528 n/c -49% 117 $116   $5,439,626 28
Apr 25, 2014 - $20,375 +51% -18% 45 $453   $5,460,001 29
Apr 26, 2014 - $11,312 -44% -67% 45 $251   $5,471,313 30
Apr 27, 2014 - $11,233 -1% -52% 45 $250   $5,482,546 31
Apr 28, 2014 - $5,546 -51% -49% 45 $123   $5,488,092 32
Apr 29, 2014 - $5,307 -4% -49% 45 $118   $5,493,399 33
Apr 30, 2014 - $6,394 +20% -53% 45 $142   $5,499,793 34
May 1, 2014 - $8,989 +41% -34% 45 $200   $5,508,782 35
May 2, 2014 - $10,744 +20% -47% 97 $111   $5,519,526 36
May 3, 2014 - $16,615 +55% +47% 97 $171   $5,536,141 37
May 4, 2014 - $14,725 -11% +31% 97 $152   $5,550,866 38
May 5, 2014 - $4,980 -66% -10% 97 $51   $5,555,846 39
May 6, 2014 - $5,096 +2% -4% 97 $53   $5,560,942 40
May 7, 2014 - $5,930 +16% -7% 97 $61   $5,566,872 41
May 8, 2014 - $4,625 -22% -49% 97 $48   $5,571,497 42

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Mar 28, 2014 12 $3,636,095   664 $5,476   $3,636,095 1
Apr 4, 2014 14 $1,264,733 -65% 664 $1,905   $4,900,828 2
Apr 11, 2014 22 $407,219 -68% 305 $1,335   $5,308,047 3
Apr 18, 2014 32 $131,579 -68% 117 $1,125   $5,439,626 4
Apr 25, 2014 40 $69,156 -47% 45 $1,537   $5,508,782 5
May 2, 2014 42 $62,715 -9% 97 $647   $5,571,497 6

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.