The Fighting Temptations (2003)

Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $30,238,577Details
International Box Office $358,496Details
Worldwide Box Office $30,597,073
Further financial details...

Synopsis

Darren, a morally vacant and debt-ridden advertising executive in New York, travels back to his small southern town in Alabama to attend his aunt’s funeral—and more so, to cash in on an inheritance. However, soon thereafter, he discovers that in order to collect, he must first lead the local church gospel choir to success at a national competition. Desperate for money, Darren embarks on the nearly impossible challenge of turning the choir of lackluster parishioners into Gospel gold. In order to rejuvenate the malaised locals, he searches frantically for the best voices in town and finds them in some unconventional places: the county jail, the barbershop, an R&B dance club, and several points in between. Along the way, he works to win the heart of Terri, a beautiful single mother with a voice of satin, who turns his mission around.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$11,758,372 (38.9% of total gross)
Legs:2.57 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:98.8% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:2,026 opening theaters/2,026 max. theaters, 4.6 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $52,804,675

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

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: September 19th, 2003 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures
International Releases: March 4th, 2004 (Wide) (Australia)
Video Release: February 3rd, 2004 by Warner Home Video
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for some sexual references.
Running Time: 123 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Sparkle
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Keywords: Musicians, Comedy Drama, Inheritance, Religious, Gospel Music, 1980s, Prologue, Gratuitous Cameos
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: MTV Films, Paramount Pictures, Handprint Films
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 19, 2003 3 $11,758,372   2,026 $5,804   $11,758,372 1
Sep 26, 2003 5 $6,388,472 -46% 2,026 $3,153   $20,116,473 2
Oct 3, 2003 8 $3,386,543 -47% 1,762 $1,922   $24,576,247 3
Oct 10, 2003 12 $1,910,356 -44% 1,168 $1,636   $27,228,139 4
Oct 17, 2003 14 $1,034,764 -46% 867 $1,193   $28,773,229 5
Oct 24, 2003 20 $342,524 -67% 452 $758   $29,329,798 6
Oct 31, 2003 28 $198,467 -42% 267 $743   $29,607,446 7
Nov 7, 2003 34 $83,558 -58% 104 $803   $29,732,109 8
Nov 14, 2003 35 $60,115 -28% 53 $1,134   $29,818,606 9
Nov 21, 2003 28 $127,024 +111% 181 $702   $29,956,324 10
Nov 28, 2003 38 $96,665 -24% 109 $887   $30,104,999 11
Dec 5, 2003 45 $51,184 -47% 99 $517   $30,173,739 12
Dec 12, 2003 57 $25,943 -49% 69 $376   $30,213,026 13
Dec 19, 2003 64 $16,839 -35% 69 $244   $30,238,577 14

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Sep 19, 2003 2 $3,752,000     2,026 $1,852   $3,752,000 1
Sep 20, 2003 2 $5,253,640 +40%   2,026 $2,593   $9,016,319 2
Sep 21, 2003 4 $2,742,053 -48%   2,026 $1,353   $11,758,372 3
Sep 22, 2003 4 $598,000 -78%   2,026 $295   $12,356,000 4
Sep 23, 2003 6 $496,000 -17%   2,026 $245   $12,852,000 5
Sep 24, 2003 6 $429,000 -14%   2,026 $212   $13,281,000 6
Sep 25, 2003 5 $447,000 +4%   2,026 $221   $13,728,000 7
Sep 26, 2003 5 $1,876,000 +320% -50% 2,026 $926   $15,604,000 8
Sep 27, 2003 5 $3,119,490 +66% -41% 2,026 $1,540   $18,599,210 9
Sep 28, 2003 5 $1,517,263 -51% -45% 2,026 $749   $20,116,473 10
Sep 29, 2003 8 $292,000 -81% -51% 2,026 $144   $20,409,000 11
Sep 30, 2003 10 $264,000 -10% -47% 2,026 $130   $20,673,000 12
Oct 1, 2003 10 $242,000 -8% -44% 2,026 $119   $20,916,000 13
Oct 2, 2003 9 $274,000 +13% -39% 2,026 $135   $21,190,000 14
Oct 3, 2003 8 $876,000 +220% -53% 2,026 $432   $22,066,000 15
Oct 4, 2003 8 $1,657,381 +89% -47% 1,762 $941   $23,719,461 16
Oct 5, 2003 8 $856,786 -48% -44% 1,762 $486   $24,576,247 17
Oct 6, 2003 8 $242,000 -72% -17% 1,762 $137   $24,818,000 18
Oct 9, 2003 10 $179,000   -35% 1,762 $102   $25,318,000 21

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 19, 2003 4 $13,728,001   2,026 $6,776   $13,728,001 1
Sep 26, 2003 5 $7,461,703 -46% 2,026 $3,683   $21,189,704 2
Oct 3, 2003 8 $4,128,079 -45% 1,762 $2,343   $25,317,783 3
Oct 10, 2003 13 $2,420,682 -41% 1,168 $2,073   $27,738,465 4
Oct 17, 2003 14 $1,248,809 -48% 867 $1,440   $28,987,274 5
Oct 24, 2003 21 $421,705 -66% 452 $933   $29,408,979 6
Oct 31, 2003 29 $239,572 -43% 267 $897   $29,648,551 7
Nov 7, 2003 37 $109,940 -54% 104 $1,057   $29,758,491 8
Nov 14, 2003 42 $70,809 -36% 53 $1,336   $29,829,300 9
Nov 21, 2003 29 $179,034 +153% 181 $989   $30,008,334 10
Nov 28, 2003 40 $114,221 -36% 109 $1,048   $30,122,555 11
Dec 5, 2003 46 $64,528 -44% 99 $652   $30,187,083 12
Dec 12, 2003 61 $34,655 -46% 69 $502   $30,221,738 13
Dec 19, 2003 67 $16,839 -51% 69 $244   $30,238,577 14

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Australia 3/4/2004 $203,849 111 111 111 $203,849 4/2/2020
 
Rest of World $154,647
 
International Total$358,496 4/2/2020

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

Cuba Gooding, Jr.    Darren
Beyoncé Knowles    Terri

Supporting Cast

Mike Epps    Lucius
LaTanya Richardson    Paulina Pritchett
Steve Harvey    Miles Smoke
Rue McClanahan    Nancy Stringer
Dave Sheridan    Bill
Ann Nesby    Aunt Sally Walker
Faith Evans    Maryann Hill
Wendell Pierce    Reverend Lewis

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

Production and Technical Credits

Jonathan Lynn    Director
Elizabeth Hunter    Screenwriter
Saladin K. Patterson    Screenwriter
Elizabeth Hunter    Story by
David Gale    Producer
Loretha C. Jones    Producer
Jeffrey Pollack    Producer
Van Toffler    Executive Producer
Benny Medina    Executive Producer
Affonso Beato    Director of Photography
Victoria Paul    Production Designer
Paul Hirsch    Editor
Susan Lewis    Co-Producer
Momita Sengupta    Co-Producer
Jimmy Jam    Composer
Terry Lewis    Composer
Big Jim Wright*    Composer
Spring Aspers    Music Supervisor
Jimmy Jam    Executive Music Producer
Terry Lewis    Executive Music Producer
James Wright    Executive Music Producer

DVD Releases for February 3, 2004

February 2nd, 2004

Every week films get a second chance at success from the home market; or, in some cases, a first chance at success. Here is a list of wide releases, limited releases and a few from the growing TV on DVD section. There is an excellent selection this week as a number of Oscar contenders were released to take advantage of last week's nominations. Both American Splendor - (Buy from Amazon) and Lost in Translation - ( Buy from Amazon) are on my must buy list. As are box sets for The Office and Red Dwarf). Don't forget Labyrinth (Collector's Edition Boxed Set) - (Buy from Amazon.) I guess I don't need to buy food this week. More...

Box Office Runs Out of Gas

September 29th, 2003


Running Over the Competition

September 26th, 2003


Underworld Finishes the Weekend on Top at the Box Office

September 22nd, 2003


Very Crowded Weekend With Five New Releases

September 19th, 2003


Movie Websites Launches for September 11 - September 17

September 17th, 2003


Movie Websites Launches for September 4 - September 10

September 10th, 2003


Movie Websites Launches for August 14 - August 20

August 20th, 2003


Movie Websites Launches for July 17 - July 23

July 24th, 2003



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Synopsis

Darren, a morally vacant and debt-ridden advertising executive in New York, travels back to his small southern town in Alabama to attend his aunt’s funeral—and more so, to cash in on an inheritance. However, soon thereafter, he discovers that in order to collect, he must first lead the local church gospel choir to success at a national competition. Desperate for money, Darren embarks on the nearly impossible challenge of turning the choir of lackluster parishioners into Gospel gold. In order to rejuvenate the malaised locals, he searches frantically for the best voices in town and finds them in some unconventional places: the county jail, the barbershop, an R&B dance club, and several points in between. Along the way, he works to win the heart of Terri, a beautiful single mother with a voice of satin, who turns his mission around.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$11,758,372 (38.9% of total gross)
Legs:2.57 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:98.8% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:2,026 opening theaters/2,026 max. theaters, 4.6 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $52,804,675

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists


Watch Now On

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

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: September 19th, 2003 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures
International Releases: March 4th, 2004 (Wide) (Australia)
Video Release: February 3rd, 2004 by Warner Home Video
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for some sexual references.
Running Time: 123 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Sparkle
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Musicians, Comedy Drama, Inheritance, Religious, Gospel Music, 1980s, Prologue, Gratuitous Cameos
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: MTV Films, Paramount Pictures, Handprint Films
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Leading Cast

Cuba Gooding, Jr.    Darren
Beyoncé Knowles    Terri

Supporting Cast

Mike Epps    Lucius
LaTanya Richardson    Paulina Pritchett
Steve Harvey    Miles Smoke
Rue McClanahan    Nancy Stringer
Dave Sheridan    Bill
Ann Nesby    Aunt Sally Walker
Faith Evans    Maryann Hill
Wendell Pierce    Reverend Lewis

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

Production and Technical Credits

Jonathan Lynn    Director
Elizabeth Hunter    Screenwriter
Saladin K. Patterson    Screenwriter
Elizabeth Hunter    Story by
David Gale    Producer
Loretha C. Jones    Producer
Jeffrey Pollack    Producer
Van Toffler    Executive Producer
Benny Medina    Executive Producer
Affonso Beato    Director of Photography
Victoria Paul    Production Designer
Paul Hirsch    Editor
Susan Lewis    Co-Producer
Momita Sengupta    Co-Producer
Jimmy Jam    Composer
Terry Lewis    Composer
Big Jim Wright*    Composer
Spring Aspers    Music Supervisor
Jimmy Jam    Executive Music Producer
Terry Lewis    Executive Music Producer
James Wright    Executive Music Producer

DVD Releases for February 3, 2004

February 2nd, 2004

Every week films get a second chance at success from the home market; or, in some cases, a first chance at success. Here is a list of wide releases, limited releases and a few from the growing TV on DVD section. There is an excellent selection this week as a number of Oscar contenders were released to take advantage of last week's nominations. Both American Splendor - (Buy from Amazon) and Lost in Translation - ( Buy from Amazon) are on my must buy list. As are box sets for The Office and Red Dwarf). Don't forget Labyrinth (Collector's Edition Boxed Set) - (Buy from Amazon.) I guess I don't need to buy food this week. More...

Box Office Runs Out of Gas

September 29th, 2003


Running Over the Competition

September 26th, 2003


Underworld Finishes the Weekend on Top at the Box Office

September 22nd, 2003


Very Crowded Weekend With Five New Releases

September 19th, 2003


Movie Websites Launches for September 11 - September 17

September 17th, 2003


Movie Websites Launches for September 4 - September 10

September 10th, 2003


Movie Websites Launches for August 14 - August 20

August 20th, 2003


Movie Websites Launches for July 17 - July 23

July 24th, 2003


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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 19, 2003 3 $11,758,372   2,026 $5,804   $11,758,372 1
Sep 26, 2003 5 $6,388,472 -46% 2,026 $3,153   $20,116,473 2
Oct 3, 2003 8 $3,386,543 -47% 1,762 $1,922   $24,576,247 3
Oct 10, 2003 12 $1,910,356 -44% 1,168 $1,636   $27,228,139 4
Oct 17, 2003 14 $1,034,764 -46% 867 $1,193   $28,773,229 5
Oct 24, 2003 20 $342,524 -67% 452 $758   $29,329,798 6
Oct 31, 2003 28 $198,467 -42% 267 $743   $29,607,446 7
Nov 7, 2003 34 $83,558 -58% 104 $803   $29,732,109 8
Nov 14, 2003 35 $60,115 -28% 53 $1,134   $29,818,606 9
Nov 21, 2003 28 $127,024 +111% 181 $702   $29,956,324 10
Nov 28, 2003 38 $96,665 -24% 109 $887   $30,104,999 11
Dec 5, 2003 45 $51,184 -47% 99 $517   $30,173,739 12
Dec 12, 2003 57 $25,943 -49% 69 $376   $30,213,026 13
Dec 19, 2003 64 $16,839 -35% 69 $244   $30,238,577 14

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Sep 19, 2003 2 $3,752,000     2,026 $1,852   $3,752,000 1
Sep 20, 2003 2 $5,253,640 +40%   2,026 $2,593   $9,016,319 2
Sep 21, 2003 4 $2,742,053 -48%   2,026 $1,353   $11,758,372 3
Sep 22, 2003 4 $598,000 -78%   2,026 $295   $12,356,000 4
Sep 23, 2003 6 $496,000 -17%   2,026 $245   $12,852,000 5
Sep 24, 2003 6 $429,000 -14%   2,026 $212   $13,281,000 6
Sep 25, 2003 5 $447,000 +4%   2,026 $221   $13,728,000 7
Sep 26, 2003 5 $1,876,000 +320% -50% 2,026 $926   $15,604,000 8
Sep 27, 2003 5 $3,119,490 +66% -41% 2,026 $1,540   $18,599,210 9
Sep 28, 2003 5 $1,517,263 -51% -45% 2,026 $749   $20,116,473 10
Sep 29, 2003 8 $292,000 -81% -51% 2,026 $144   $20,409,000 11
Sep 30, 2003 10 $264,000 -10% -47% 2,026 $130   $20,673,000 12
Oct 1, 2003 10 $242,000 -8% -44% 2,026 $119   $20,916,000 13
Oct 2, 2003 9 $274,000 +13% -39% 2,026 $135   $21,190,000 14
Oct 3, 2003 8 $876,000 +220% -53% 2,026 $432   $22,066,000 15
Oct 4, 2003 8 $1,657,381 +89% -47% 1,762 $941   $23,719,461 16
Oct 5, 2003 8 $856,786 -48% -44% 1,762 $486   $24,576,247 17
Oct 6, 2003 8 $242,000 -72% -17% 1,762 $137   $24,818,000 18
Oct 9, 2003 10 $179,000   -35% 1,762 $102   $25,318,000 21

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 19, 2003 4 $13,728,001   2,026 $6,776   $13,728,001 1
Sep 26, 2003 5 $7,461,703 -46% 2,026 $3,683   $21,189,704 2
Oct 3, 2003 8 $4,128,079 -45% 1,762 $2,343   $25,317,783 3
Oct 10, 2003 13 $2,420,682 -41% 1,168 $2,073   $27,738,465 4
Oct 17, 2003 14 $1,248,809 -48% 867 $1,440   $28,987,274 5
Oct 24, 2003 21 $421,705 -66% 452 $933   $29,408,979 6
Oct 31, 2003 29 $239,572 -43% 267 $897   $29,648,551 7
Nov 7, 2003 37 $109,940 -54% 104 $1,057   $29,758,491 8
Nov 14, 2003 42 $70,809 -36% 53 $1,336   $29,829,300 9
Nov 21, 2003 29 $179,034 +153% 181 $989   $30,008,334 10
Nov 28, 2003 40 $114,221 -36% 109 $1,048   $30,122,555 11
Dec 5, 2003 46 $64,528 -44% 99 $652   $30,187,083 12
Dec 12, 2003 61 $34,655 -46% 69 $502   $30,221,738 13
Dec 19, 2003 67 $16,839 -51% 69 $244   $30,238,577 14

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Australia 3/4/2004 $203,849 111 111 111 $203,849 4/2/2020
 
Rest of World $154,647
 
International Total$358,496 4/2/2020

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.