I Am (2011)

I Am poster
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $1,591,034Details
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Synopsis

I Am recounts what happened to the filmmaker, Tom Shadyac, after a cycling accident left him incapacitated, possibly for good. Though he ultimately recovered, he emerged a changed man. Disillusioned with life on the A-list, he sold his house, moved to a mobile home community, and decided to start life anew. Armed with nothing but his innate curiosity and a camera crew, Shadyac embarks upon a journey to discover how he as an individual, and we as a race, can improve the way we live. Appearing on-screen as character, commentator, guide, and even, at times, guinea pig, Shadyac meets with a variety of thinkers and doers—men and women from the worlds of science, philosophy, and faith—including such luminaries as David Suzuki, Noam Chomsky, Howard Zinn, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Lynne McTaggart, Ray Anderson, John Francis, Coleman Barks, and Marc Ian Barasch.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$10,500 (0.7% of total gross)
Legs:8.48 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:1 opening theaters/74 max. theaters, 6.4 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $2,162,835

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 8,201-8,300) 8,255 $1,591,034
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 13,701-13,800) 13,740 $1,591,034
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,288 $1,591,034

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


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: February 18th, 2011 (Limited) by Paladin
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 76 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Fahrenheit 9/11
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Keywords: Directing Yourself, Gratuitous Cameos, Academics, Political, Religious, Meaning of Life
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Documentary
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Factual
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Theater Average 10th Weekend 95 $5,439 Apr 22, 2011 66

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Feb 18, 2011 64 $10,500   1 $10,500   $10,500 1
Feb 25, 2011 57 $19,297 +84% 2 $9,649   $32,750 2
Mar 4, 2011 53 $31,904 +65% 5 $6,381   $70,196 3
Mar 11, 2011 53 $39,690 +24% 7 $5,670   $120,454 4
Mar 18, 2011 48 $43,080 +9% 12 $3,590   $180,514 5
Mar 25, 2011 50 $48,250 +12% 15 $3,217   $250,194 6
Apr 1, 2011 51 $34,295 -29% 13 $2,638   $306,462 7
Apr 8, 2011 49 $38,070 +11% 18 $2,115   $362,703 8
Apr 15, 2011 56 $20,966 -45% 13 $1,613   $401,406 9
Apr 22, 2011 36 $130,525 +523% 24 $5,439   $556,695 10
Apr 29, 2011 32 $128,850 -1% 46 $2,801   $736,570 11
May 6, 2011 33 $187,563 +46% 66 $2,842   $941,888 12
May 13, 2011 39 $109,020 -42% 67 $1,627   $1,107,280 13
May 20, 2011 43 $83,175 -24% 74 $1,124   $1,249,769 14
Jun 3, 2011 47 $38,590   42 $919   $1,447,324 16
Jun 10, 2011 53 $20,860 -46% 36 $579   $1,495,844 17
Jun 17, 2011 57 $17,465 -16% 16 $1,092   $1,529,236 18
Jun 24, 2011 66 $11,090 -37% 13 $853   $1,554,571 19
Jul 1, 2011 62 $11,020 -1% 7 $1,574   $1,570,251 20

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Feb 21, 2011 59 $2,100     1 $2,100   $12,600 4
Jul 4, 2011 69 $1,104     7 $158   $1,571,355 137

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Feb 18, 2011 64 $13,453   1 $13,453   $13,453 1
Feb 25, 2011 57 $24,939 +85% 2 $12,470   $38,392 2
Mar 4, 2011 54 $42,372 +70% 5 $8,474   $80,764 3
Mar 11, 2011 53 $56,670 +34% 7 $8,096   $137,434 4
Mar 18, 2011 49 $64,510 +14% 12 $5,376   $201,944 5
Mar 25, 2011 50 $70,223 +9% 15 $4,682   $272,167 6
Apr 1, 2011 53 $52,466 -25% 13 $4,036   $324,633 7
Apr 8, 2011 50 $55,807 +6% 18 $3,100   $380,440 8
Apr 15, 2011 51 $45,730 -18% 13 $3,518   $426,170 9
Apr 22, 2011 35 $181,550 +297% 24 $7,565   $607,720 10
Apr 29, 2011 30 $187,563 +3% 46 $4,077   $795,283 11
May 6, 2011 34 $202,977 +8% 66 $3,075   $998,260 12
May 13, 2011 37 $168,334 -17% 67 $2,512   $1,166,594 13
May 20, 2011 43 $134,490 -20% 74 $1,817   $1,301,084 14
May 27, 2011 44 $107,650 -20% 54 $1,994   $1,408,734 15
Jun 3, 2011 45 $66,250 -38% 42 $1,577   $1,474,984 16
Jun 10, 2011 54 $36,787 -44% 36 $1,022   $1,511,771 17
Jun 17, 2011 57 $31,710 -14% 21 $1,510   $1,543,481 18
Jun 24, 2011 68 $15,750 -50% 13 $1,212   $1,559,231 19
Jul 1, 2011 65 $15,356 -3% 7 $2,194   $1,571,355 20
Jul 8, 2011 86 $5,322 -65% 5 $1,064   $1,576,677 21
Jul 15, 2011 79 $5,810 +9% 5 $1,162   $1,585,719 22
Jul 22, 2011 84 $3,609 -38% 4 $902   $1,589,328 23
Jul 29, 2011 102 $1,706 -53% 3 $569   $1,591,034 24

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.

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for January 3rd, 2012

January 3rd, 2012

The first Tuesday of the year is not a great time of year for new releases on the home market. It's an even worse time of year for critics, especially this year. With Christmas Day landing on the Sunday, many studios took the entire week off, so there are plenty of screeners that still haven't made it my way. (There is some good news here, as I was able to get caught up on all of the screeners that had previously arrived late.) A couple of these potential late arrivals are contenders for Pick of the Week, like Justified: Season Two - Buy from Amazon: DVD or Blu-ray and Mildred Pierce - Buy from Amazon: DVD or Blu-ray Combo Pack. They also have competition from Contagion - Buy from Amazon: DVD or Blu-ray, but in the end I gave that honor to The Guard - Buy from Amazon: DVD or Blu-ray. More...

Per Theater Chart: L'Amour's In Love With Top Spot

May 17th, 2011

L'Amour Fou was the only film to top the $10,000 mark on the per theater chart, earning first place with an average of $18,625 in two theaters. The number two film on the overall box office chart, Bridesmaids, did at least come relatively close with an average of $8,995. More...

Per Theater Chart: I Am Is Number One

March 1st, 2011

There were no films that managed a per theater average of $10,000 or more over the weekend, but I Am came the closest with an average of $9,649 in two theaters. Meanwhile the best new release was Of Gods and Men with an average of $9,360 in 33 theaters. More...

Weekend Estimates: Gnomeo Top on Another Dismal Weekend

February 27th, 2011

All eyes are on the Oscars this weekend, as the industry suffers another poor weekend at the box office. Aside from a blip caused by the timing of President's Day, the overall box office has now been down for 16 straight weeks, and no film will crack $15 million this weekend, with Gnomeo and Juliet likely to be the lowest-earning February number one since Black Hawk Down's $11 million number one weekend in 2002. More...

Per Theater Chart: Last Lions Opens in First Place

February 23rd, 2011

There were a pair of $10,000 films on the per theater chart this week, led by The Last Lions with an average of $13,336 in four theaters. I Am was relatively close behind with $10,500 in one theater. More...

This Weekend Could Be Murder on Limited Releases

February 18th, 2011

It's really hard to find many limited releases that are earning more than 80% positive reviews, which is usually the level needed to thrive in limited release. There are several that are on the bubble, but it could be really hard for any of them to find breakout success. There are a few that are earning a lot of positive buzz, including Small Town Murder Songs, but I really don't think any will thrive. More...


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Synopsis

I Am recounts what happened to the filmmaker, Tom Shadyac, after a cycling accident left him incapacitated, possibly for good. Though he ultimately recovered, he emerged a changed man. Disillusioned with life on the A-list, he sold his house, moved to a mobile home community, and decided to start life anew. Armed with nothing but his innate curiosity and a camera crew, Shadyac embarks upon a journey to discover how he as an individual, and we as a race, can improve the way we live. Appearing on-screen as character, commentator, guide, and even, at times, guinea pig, Shadyac meets with a variety of thinkers and doers—men and women from the worlds of science, philosophy, and faith—including such luminaries as David Suzuki, Noam Chomsky, Howard Zinn, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Lynne McTaggart, Ray Anderson, John Francis, Coleman Barks, and Marc Ian Barasch.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$10,500 (0.7% of total gross)
Legs:8.48 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:1 opening theaters/74 max. theaters, 6.4 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $2,162,835

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 8,201-8,300) 8,255 $1,591,034
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 13,701-13,800) 13,740 $1,591,034
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,288 $1,591,034

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


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: February 18th, 2011 (Limited) by Paladin
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 76 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Fahrenheit 9/11
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Directing Yourself, Gratuitous Cameos, Academics, Political, Religious, Meaning of Life
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Documentary
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Factual
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Theater Average 10th Weekend 95 $5,439 Apr 22, 2011 66

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for January 3rd, 2012

January 3rd, 2012

The first Tuesday of the year is not a great time of year for new releases on the home market. It's an even worse time of year for critics, especially this year. With Christmas Day landing on the Sunday, many studios took the entire week off, so there are plenty of screeners that still haven't made it my way. (There is some good news here, as I was able to get caught up on all of the screeners that had previously arrived late.) A couple of these potential late arrivals are contenders for Pick of the Week, like Justified: Season Two - Buy from Amazon: DVD or Blu-ray and Mildred Pierce - Buy from Amazon: DVD or Blu-ray Combo Pack. They also have competition from Contagion - Buy from Amazon: DVD or Blu-ray, but in the end I gave that honor to The Guard - Buy from Amazon: DVD or Blu-ray. More...

Per Theater Chart: L'Amour's In Love With Top Spot

May 17th, 2011

L'Amour Fou was the only film to top the $10,000 mark on the per theater chart, earning first place with an average of $18,625 in two theaters. The number two film on the overall box office chart, Bridesmaids, did at least come relatively close with an average of $8,995. More...

Per Theater Chart: I Am Is Number One

March 1st, 2011

There were no films that managed a per theater average of $10,000 or more over the weekend, but I Am came the closest with an average of $9,649 in two theaters. Meanwhile the best new release was Of Gods and Men with an average of $9,360 in 33 theaters. More...

Weekend Estimates: Gnomeo Top on Another Dismal Weekend

February 27th, 2011

All eyes are on the Oscars this weekend, as the industry suffers another poor weekend at the box office. Aside from a blip caused by the timing of President's Day, the overall box office has now been down for 16 straight weeks, and no film will crack $15 million this weekend, with Gnomeo and Juliet likely to be the lowest-earning February number one since Black Hawk Down's $11 million number one weekend in 2002. More...

Per Theater Chart: Last Lions Opens in First Place

February 23rd, 2011

There were a pair of $10,000 films on the per theater chart this week, led by The Last Lions with an average of $13,336 in four theaters. I Am was relatively close behind with $10,500 in one theater. More...

This Weekend Could Be Murder on Limited Releases

February 18th, 2011

It's really hard to find many limited releases that are earning more than 80% positive reviews, which is usually the level needed to thrive in limited release. There are several that are on the bubble, but it could be really hard for any of them to find breakout success. There are a few that are earning a lot of positive buzz, including Small Town Murder Songs, but I really don't think any will thrive. More...

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Feb 18, 2011 64 $10,500   1 $10,500   $10,500 1
Feb 25, 2011 57 $19,297 +84% 2 $9,649   $32,750 2
Mar 4, 2011 53 $31,904 +65% 5 $6,381   $70,196 3
Mar 11, 2011 53 $39,690 +24% 7 $5,670   $120,454 4
Mar 18, 2011 48 $43,080 +9% 12 $3,590   $180,514 5
Mar 25, 2011 50 $48,250 +12% 15 $3,217   $250,194 6
Apr 1, 2011 51 $34,295 -29% 13 $2,638   $306,462 7
Apr 8, 2011 49 $38,070 +11% 18 $2,115   $362,703 8
Apr 15, 2011 56 $20,966 -45% 13 $1,613   $401,406 9
Apr 22, 2011 36 $130,525 +523% 24 $5,439   $556,695 10
Apr 29, 2011 32 $128,850 -1% 46 $2,801   $736,570 11
May 6, 2011 33 $187,563 +46% 66 $2,842   $941,888 12
May 13, 2011 39 $109,020 -42% 67 $1,627   $1,107,280 13
May 20, 2011 43 $83,175 -24% 74 $1,124   $1,249,769 14
Jun 3, 2011 47 $38,590   42 $919   $1,447,324 16
Jun 10, 2011 53 $20,860 -46% 36 $579   $1,495,844 17
Jun 17, 2011 57 $17,465 -16% 16 $1,092   $1,529,236 18
Jun 24, 2011 66 $11,090 -37% 13 $853   $1,554,571 19
Jul 1, 2011 62 $11,020 -1% 7 $1,574   $1,570,251 20

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Feb 21, 2011 59 $2,100     1 $2,100   $12,600 4
Jul 4, 2011 69 $1,104     7 $158   $1,571,355 137

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Feb 18, 2011 64 $13,453   1 $13,453   $13,453 1
Feb 25, 2011 57 $24,939 +85% 2 $12,470   $38,392 2
Mar 4, 2011 54 $42,372 +70% 5 $8,474   $80,764 3
Mar 11, 2011 53 $56,670 +34% 7 $8,096   $137,434 4
Mar 18, 2011 49 $64,510 +14% 12 $5,376   $201,944 5
Mar 25, 2011 50 $70,223 +9% 15 $4,682   $272,167 6
Apr 1, 2011 53 $52,466 -25% 13 $4,036   $324,633 7
Apr 8, 2011 50 $55,807 +6% 18 $3,100   $380,440 8
Apr 15, 2011 51 $45,730 -18% 13 $3,518   $426,170 9
Apr 22, 2011 35 $181,550 +297% 24 $7,565   $607,720 10
Apr 29, 2011 30 $187,563 +3% 46 $4,077   $795,283 11
May 6, 2011 34 $202,977 +8% 66 $3,075   $998,260 12
May 13, 2011 37 $168,334 -17% 67 $2,512   $1,166,594 13
May 20, 2011 43 $134,490 -20% 74 $1,817   $1,301,084 14
May 27, 2011 44 $107,650 -20% 54 $1,994   $1,408,734 15
Jun 3, 2011 45 $66,250 -38% 42 $1,577   $1,474,984 16
Jun 10, 2011 54 $36,787 -44% 36 $1,022   $1,511,771 17
Jun 17, 2011 57 $31,710 -14% 21 $1,510   $1,543,481 18
Jun 24, 2011 68 $15,750 -50% 13 $1,212   $1,559,231 19
Jul 1, 2011 65 $15,356 -3% 7 $2,194   $1,571,355 20
Jul 8, 2011 86 $5,322 -65% 5 $1,064   $1,576,677 21
Jul 15, 2011 79 $5,810 +9% 5 $1,162   $1,585,719 22
Jul 22, 2011 84 $3,609 -38% 4 $902   $1,589,328 23
Jul 29, 2011 102 $1,706 -53% 3 $569   $1,591,034 24

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.