In Search of Greatness (2018)

In Search of Greatness
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $58,090Details
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Synopsis

A feature documentary revealing the true nature and nurture of the greatest athletes of all time. Through a series of intimate conversations and captivating footage, Director Gabe Polsky leads viewers on an entertaining, thrilling, and inspiring personal journey. The film explores everything from upbringing, coaching, and genetics to creativity, psychology, and philosophy.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$32,952 (56.7% of total gross)
Legs:1.76 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:16 opening theaters/16 max. theaters, 1.6 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $68,733

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 13,601-13,700) 13,674 $58,090
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 26,301-26,400) 26,322 $58,090
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 5,401-5,500) 5,431 $58,090

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: November 2nd, 2018 (Limited) by Self Distributed
Video Release: May 3rd, 2019 by Gravitas Ventures
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for brief language and some partial nudity.
(Rating bulletin 2549 (Cert #51861), 10/17/2018)
Running Time: 80 minutes
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Keywords: Athletes Past Their Prime, Soccer, Hockey, Skateboarding, Gymnastics, Football, Boxing, Chess, Musicians, Tennis, Female Athlete
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Documentary
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Factual
Production/Financing Companies: IMG Films, Polsky Films
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 2, 2018 45 $32,952   16 $2,060   $32,952 1
Nov 9, 2018 59 $8,463 -74% 10 $846   $54,192 2

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Nov 2, 2018 - $15,741     16 $984   $15,741 1
Nov 3, 2018 - $9,732 -38%   16 $608   $25,473 2
Nov 4, 2018 - $7,479 -23%   16 $467   $32,952 3
Nov 5, 2018 - $4,531 -39%   16 $283   $37,483 4
Nov 6, 2018 - $3,092 -32%   16 $193   $40,575 5
Nov 7, 2018 - $3,431 +11%   16 $214   $44,006 6
Nov 8, 2018 - $1,723 -50%   16 $108   $45,729 7
Nov 9, 2018 - $2,817 +63% -82% 10 $282   $48,546 8
Nov 10, 2018 - $3,067 +9% -68% 10 $307   $51,613 9
Nov 11, 2018 - $2,579 -16% -66% 10 $258   $54,192 10
Nov 12, 2018 - $1,880 -27% -59% 10 $188   $56,072 11
Nov 13, 2018 - $1,046 -44% -66% 10 $105   $57,118 12
Nov 14, 2018 - $972 -7% -72% 10 $97   $58,090 13

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 2, 2018 45 $45,729   16 $2,858   $45,729 1

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.

Interviewee(s)

Pelé    Himself
Jerry Rice    Himself
Wayne Gretzky    Himself
David Epstein    Himself
Sir. Ken Robinson    Himself

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

Production and Technical Credits

Gabe Polsky    Director
Gabe Polsky    Screenwriter
Gabe Polsky    Producer
Will Staeger    Executive Producer
Michael Antinoro    Executive Producer
Alan Polsky    Executive Producer
Liam Satre-Meloy    Executive Producer
Anthony Melillo III    Co-Producer
Kathleen Peiris    Associate Producer
Marco Capalbo    Editor
Svetlana Cvetko    Director of Photography
Leo Birenberg    Composer

2018 - Awards Season: WGA - Nominations

January 10th, 2019

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Synopsis

A feature documentary revealing the true nature and nurture of the greatest athletes of all time. Through a series of intimate conversations and captivating footage, Director Gabe Polsky leads viewers on an entertaining, thrilling, and inspiring personal journey. The film explores everything from upbringing, coaching, and genetics to creativity, psychology, and philosophy.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$32,952 (56.7% of total gross)
Legs:1.76 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:16 opening theaters/16 max. theaters, 1.6 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $68,733

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 13,601-13,700) 13,674 $58,090
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 26,301-26,400) 26,322 $58,090
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 5,401-5,500) 5,431 $58,090

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: November 2nd, 2018 (Limited) by Self Distributed
Video Release: May 3rd, 2019 by Gravitas Ventures
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for brief language and some partial nudity.
(Rating bulletin 2549 (Cert #51861), 10/17/2018)
Running Time: 80 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Undefeated
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Athletes Past Their Prime, Soccer, Hockey, Skateboarding, Gymnastics, Football, Boxing, Chess, Musicians, Tennis, Female Athlete
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Documentary
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Factual
Production/Financing Companies: IMG Films, Polsky Films
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Interviewee(s)

Pelé    Himself
Jerry Rice    Himself
Wayne Gretzky    Himself
David Epstein    Himself
Sir. Ken Robinson    Himself

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

Production and Technical Credits

Gabe Polsky    Director
Gabe Polsky    Screenwriter
Gabe Polsky    Producer
Will Staeger    Executive Producer
Michael Antinoro    Executive Producer
Alan Polsky    Executive Producer
Liam Satre-Meloy    Executive Producer
Anthony Melillo III    Co-Producer
Kathleen Peiris    Associate Producer
Marco Capalbo    Editor
Svetlana Cvetko    Director of Photography
Leo Birenberg    Composer

2018 - Awards Season: WGA - Nominations

January 10th, 2019

Black Panther

The Writers Guild of America has a lot of categories, as they hand out nearly 30 awards. However, only three of them are for theatrical releases. The list of nominees include several major Awards Season players and not a lot of surprises. There are some clear patterns emerging, but also some surprising results. More...

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 2, 2018 45 $32,952   16 $2,060   $32,952 1
Nov 9, 2018 59 $8,463 -74% 10 $846   $54,192 2

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Nov 2, 2018 - $15,741     16 $984   $15,741 1
Nov 3, 2018 - $9,732 -38%   16 $608   $25,473 2
Nov 4, 2018 - $7,479 -23%   16 $467   $32,952 3
Nov 5, 2018 - $4,531 -39%   16 $283   $37,483 4
Nov 6, 2018 - $3,092 -32%   16 $193   $40,575 5
Nov 7, 2018 - $3,431 +11%   16 $214   $44,006 6
Nov 8, 2018 - $1,723 -50%   16 $108   $45,729 7
Nov 9, 2018 - $2,817 +63% -82% 10 $282   $48,546 8
Nov 10, 2018 - $3,067 +9% -68% 10 $307   $51,613 9
Nov 11, 2018 - $2,579 -16% -66% 10 $258   $54,192 10
Nov 12, 2018 - $1,880 -27% -59% 10 $188   $56,072 11
Nov 13, 2018 - $1,046 -44% -66% 10 $105   $57,118 12
Nov 14, 2018 - $972 -7% -72% 10 $97   $58,090 13

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 2, 2018 45 $45,729   16 $2,858   $45,729 1

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.