For Ellen (2012)

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Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $12,396Details
International Box Office $8,350Details
Worldwide Box Office $20,746
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Synopsis

Aspiring rock star Joby Taylor has wanted nothing more than to "make it", having flirted with fame but never crossed over into true success. In the midst of a low period in his life, he agrees to sign divorce papers with his estranged wife in order to see money from the sale of their home, only to discover that by signing the papers, he will forfeit all custody of his six-year-old daughter, Ellen. With a good-natured lawyer unable to make headway in reversing the decision, and a girlfriend that represents an era of his life that he might be ready to graduate from, Joby negotiates a visit with his daughter to explore whether he is able to walk away from his child, and whether it might be too late for reconciliation.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$6,100 (49.2% of total gross)
Legs:2.03 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:59.8% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:1 opening theaters/3 max. theaters, 0.3 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $16,784

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 16,101-16,200) 16,190 $12,396
All Time International Box Office (Rank 24,501-24,600) 24,531 $8,350
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 30,001-30,100) 30,060 $20,746
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 7,501-7,600) 7,549 $12,396

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


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: September 5th, 2012 (Limited) by TriBeca Films
International Releases: December 5th, 2012 (Wide) (Belgium)
February 15th, 2013 (Wide) (United Kingdom)
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 93 minutes
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Keywords: Relationships Gone Wrong, Musicians, Music Industry, Children Dealing with Divorce
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Tribeca Film, American Express, Deerjen, Soandbrad
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 7, 2012 81 $6,100   1 $6,100   $7,282 1

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 7, 2012 85 $5,792   1 $5,792   $6,874 2
Sep 14, 2012 90 $3,297 -43% 2 $1,649   $10,171 3
Sep 21, 2012 110 $284 -91% 1 $284   $10,455 4
Sep 28, 2012 114 $187 -34% 1 $187   $10,642 5
Oct 19, 2012 100 $1,542   3 $514   $12,184 8
Oct 26, 2012 109 $212 -86% 1 $212   $12,396 9

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Belgium 12/5/2012 $1,519 3 4 7 $2,923 12/12/2015
United Kingdom 2/15/2013 $5,427 4 4 4 $5,427 12/14/2015
 
International Total$8,350 12/14/2015

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

Paul Dano    Joby Taylor
Ellen Taylor    Shaylena Mandigo

Supporting Cast

Jon Heder    Fred Butler
Jena Malone    Susan
Margarita Levieva    Claire Taylor
Dakota Johnson    Cindy
Julian Gamble    Mr. Hamilton

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

Production and Technical Credits

Jóhann Jóhannsson    Composer
Sig De Miguel    Casting Director
Stephen Vincent    Casting Director
So Yong Kim    Editor
Bradley Rust Gray    Editor
Ryan Smith    Production Designer
Reed Morano    Director of Photography
Paul Dano    Executive Producer
Jonathan Vinnik    Executive Producer
Michael Clofine    Executive Producer
Dave Berlin    Executive Producer
Rui Costa Reis    Executive Producer
Jen Gatien    Producer
Bradley Rust Gray    Producer
So Yong Kim    Screenwriter
So Yong Kim    Director

Per Theater Chart: Utopia for Detropia

September 12th, 2012

There were three new releases that topped $10,000 on the per theater chart. Detropia led the way with $17,414 in one theater. It should expand, but as a documentary, it will likely not expand wide. Hello I Must Be Going earned an average of $11,952 in two theaters, while Keep the Lights On was right behind with an average of $11,115 in five theaters. More...

Limited Releases: Girls' Night Out

September 7th, 2012

There are ten films on this week's list, including a couple that are earning quite a bit of buzz for limited releases: The Inbetweeners Movie and Bachelorette. Unfortunately, neither of those films is earning great reviews. There are some films earning overwhelmingly positive reviews, including the documentary Girl Model and Keep the Lights On. Let's hope some films manage to find an audience in limited release, but it could be tough. More...


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Synopsis

Aspiring rock star Joby Taylor has wanted nothing more than to "make it", having flirted with fame but never crossed over into true success. In the midst of a low period in his life, he agrees to sign divorce papers with his estranged wife in order to see money from the sale of their home, only to discover that by signing the papers, he will forfeit all custody of his six-year-old daughter, Ellen. With a good-natured lawyer unable to make headway in reversing the decision, and a girlfriend that represents an era of his life that he might be ready to graduate from, Joby negotiates a visit with his daughter to explore whether he is able to walk away from his child, and whether it might be too late for reconciliation.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$6,100 (49.2% of total gross)
Legs:2.03 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:59.8% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:1 opening theaters/3 max. theaters, 0.3 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $16,784

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 16,101-16,200) 16,190 $12,396
All Time International Box Office (Rank 24,501-24,600) 24,531 $8,350
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 30,001-30,100) 30,060 $20,746
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 7,501-7,600) 7,549 $12,396

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


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: September 5th, 2012 (Limited) by TriBeca Films
International Releases: December 5th, 2012 (Wide) (Belgium)
February 15th, 2013 (Wide) (United Kingdom)
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 93 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Relationships Gone Wrong, Musicians, Music Industry, Children Dealing with Divorce
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Tribeca Film, American Express, Deerjen, Soandbrad
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Leading Cast

Paul Dano    Joby Taylor
Ellen Taylor    Shaylena Mandigo

Supporting Cast

Jon Heder    Fred Butler
Jena Malone    Susan
Margarita Levieva    Claire Taylor
Dakota Johnson    Cindy
Julian Gamble    Mr. Hamilton

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

Production and Technical Credits

Jóhann Jóhannsson    Composer
Sig De Miguel    Casting Director
Stephen Vincent    Casting Director
So Yong Kim    Editor
Bradley Rust Gray    Editor
Ryan Smith    Production Designer
Reed Morano    Director of Photography
Paul Dano    Executive Producer
Jonathan Vinnik    Executive Producer
Michael Clofine    Executive Producer
Dave Berlin    Executive Producer
Rui Costa Reis    Executive Producer
Jen Gatien    Producer
Bradley Rust Gray    Producer
So Yong Kim    Screenwriter
So Yong Kim    Director

Per Theater Chart: Utopia for Detropia

September 12th, 2012

There were three new releases that topped $10,000 on the per theater chart. Detropia led the way with $17,414 in one theater. It should expand, but as a documentary, it will likely not expand wide. Hello I Must Be Going earned an average of $11,952 in two theaters, while Keep the Lights On was right behind with an average of $11,115 in five theaters. More...

Limited Releases: Girls' Night Out

September 7th, 2012

There are ten films on this week's list, including a couple that are earning quite a bit of buzz for limited releases: The Inbetweeners Movie and Bachelorette. Unfortunately, neither of those films is earning great reviews. There are some films earning overwhelmingly positive reviews, including the documentary Girl Model and Keep the Lights On. Let's hope some films manage to find an audience in limited release, but it could be tough. More...

Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 7, 2012 81 $6,100   1 $6,100   $7,282 1

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 7, 2012 85 $5,792   1 $5,792   $6,874 2
Sep 14, 2012 90 $3,297 -43% 2 $1,649   $10,171 3
Sep 21, 2012 110 $284 -91% 1 $284   $10,455 4
Sep 28, 2012 114 $187 -34% 1 $187   $10,642 5
Oct 19, 2012 100 $1,542   3 $514   $12,184 8
Oct 26, 2012 109 $212 -86% 1 $212   $12,396 9

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Belgium 12/5/2012 $1,519 3 4 7 $2,923 12/12/2015
United Kingdom 2/15/2013 $5,427 4 4 4 $5,427 12/14/2015
 
International Total$8,350 12/14/2015

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.