Marley (2012)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $1,413,480 | Details |
| International Box Office | $3,906,254 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $5,319,734 | |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $5,377,172 | |
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $1,077,980 | |
| Total | $6,455,152 | |
| OpusData ID: 172670100 More info... | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
Bob Marley’s universal appeal, impact on music history and role as a social and political prophet is both unique and unparalleled. MARLEY is the definitive life story of the musician, revolutionary, and legend, from his early days to his rise to international superstardom. Made with the support of the Marley family, the film features rare footage, incredible performances and revelatory interviews with the people that knew him best.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $262,004 (18.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 5.39 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 26.6% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 42 opening theaters/73 max. theaters, 6.6 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $2,123,773 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 20th, 2012 (Limited) by Magnolia Pictures February 7th, 2025 (Limited) by Blue Fox Entertainment |
| International Releases: | April 20th, 2012 (Wide) (United Kingdom)
May 10th, 2012 (Wide) (Netherlands) May 10th, 2012 (Wide) (Switzerland) May 17th, 2012 (Wide) (Austria) May 17th, 2012 (Wide) (Germany) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | August 7th, 2012 by Magnolia Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for drug content, thematic elements and some violent images. (Rating bulletin 2208, 2/1/2012) |
| Running Time: | 145 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Intertitle, Voiceover/Narration |
| Plot point: | Biography, Dysfunctional Family, Infidelity, Musicians, Narcotics, Political, Poverty, Religious |
| Social setting: | Reggae |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Shangri-La Entertainment, Tuff Going Productions, Cowboy Films |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2012 | 19 | $262,004 | 42 | $6,238 | $262,004 | 1 | |
| Apr 27, 2012 | 23 | $208,494 | -20% | 64 | $3,258 | $572,350 | 2 |
| May 4, 2012 | 27 | $119,400 | -43% | 73 | $1,636 | $771,925 | 3 |
| May 11, 2012 | 33 | $82,014 | -31% | 68 | $1,206 | $918,653 | 4 |
| May 18, 2012 | 34 | $73,433 | -10% | 55 | $1,335 | $1,035,405 | 5 |
| May 25, 2012 | 32 | $70,341 | -4% | 53 | $1,327 | $1,162,929 | 6 |
| Jun 1, 2012 | 47 | $31,662 | -55% | 35 | $905 | $1,249,558 | 7 |
| Jun 8, 2012 | 51 | $25,884 | -18% | 27 | $959 | $1,299,982 | 8 |
| Jun 15, 2012 | 51 | $22,366 | -14% | 19 | $1,177 | $1,333,628 | 9 |
| Jun 22, 2012 | 67 | $8,244 | -63% | 9 | $916 | $1,350,839 | 10 |
| Jun 29, 2012 | 59 | $10,004 | +21% | 12 | $834 | $1,367,905 | 11 |
| Jul 6, 2012 | 59 | $7,919 | -21% | 8 | $990 | $1,383,648 | 12 |
| Jul 13, 2012 | 70 | $3,556 | -55% | 6 | $593 | $1,388,809 | 13 |
| Jul 20, 2012 | 78 | $1,971 | -45% | 2 | $986 | $1,393,490 | 14 |
| Jul 27, 2012 | 72 | $3,054 | +55% | 3 | $1,018 | $1,401,993 | 15 |
| Aug 3, 2012 | 78 | $2,929 | -4% | 4 | $732 | $1,408,102 | 16 |
| Aug 10, 2012 | 85 | $1,976 | -33% | 5 | $395 | $1,412,124 | 17 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2012 | 20 | $363,856 | 42 | $8,663 | $363,856 | 1 | |
| Apr 27, 2012 | 22 | $288,669 | -21% | 64 | $4,510 | $652,525 | 2 |
| May 4, 2012 | 26 | $184,114 | -36% | 73 | $2,522 | $836,639 | 3 |
| May 11, 2012 | 34 | $125,333 | -32% | 68 | $1,843 | $961,972 | 4 |
| May 18, 2012 | 32 | $130,616 | +4% | 55 | $2,375 | $1,092,588 | 5 |
| May 25, 2012 | 32 | $125,308 | -4% | 53 | $2,364 | $1,217,896 | 6 |
| Jun 1, 2012 | 45 | $56,202 | -55% | 35 | $1,606 | $1,274,098 | 7 |
| Jun 8, 2012 | 54 | $37,164 | -34% | 27 | $1,376 | $1,311,262 | 8 |
| Jun 15, 2012 | 52 | $31,333 | -16% | 19 | $1,649 | $1,342,595 | 9 |
| Jun 22, 2012 | 69 | $15,306 | -51% | 9 | $1,701 | $1,357,901 | 10 |
| Jun 29, 2012 | 62 | $17,828 | +16% | 12 | $1,486 | $1,375,729 | 11 |
| Jul 6, 2012 | 60 | $9,524 | -47% | 8 | $1,191 | $1,385,253 | 12 |
| Jul 13, 2012 | 72 | $6,266 | -34% | 6 | $1,044 | $1,391,519 | 13 |
| Jul 20, 2012 | 67 | $7,420 | +18% | 4 | $1,855 | $1,398,939 | 14 |
| Jul 27, 2012 | 70 | $6,234 | -16% | 3 | $2,078 | $1,405,173 | 15 |
| Aug 3, 2012 | 80 | $4,975 | -20% | 4 | $1,244 | $1,410,148 | 16 |
| Aug 10, 2012 | 79 | $3,332 | -33% | 5 | $666 | $1,413,480 | 17 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 12/27/2012 | $6,482 | 4 | 4 | 9 | $13,514 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Australia | 6/21/2012 | $29,484 | 6 | 6 | 6 | $29,484 | 12/10/2015 | |||
| Austria | 5/17/2012 | $2,334 | 3 | 8 | 60 | $38,633 | 12/11/2015 | |||
| Germany | 5/17/2012 | $46,499 | 20 | 23 | 43 | $92,949 | 12/10/2015 | |||
| Italy | 6/26/2012 | $16,282 | 64 | 64 | 64 | $219,484 | 12/10/2015 | |||
| Lebanon | 8/2/2012 | $1,703 | 1 | 1 | 3 | $5,224 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Netherlands | 5/10/2012 | $44,680 | 12 | 15 | 68 | $201,252 | 12/10/2015 | |||
| Portugal | 5/24/2012 | $3,370 | 6 | 6 | 6 | $3,370 | 12/10/2015 | |||
| Singapore | 8/23/2012 | $1,750 | 1 | 1 | 2 | $3,189 | 12/11/2015 | |||
| Spain | 6/29/2012 | $0 | 0 | 6 | 15 | $47,451 | 12/11/2015 | |||
| Switzerland | 5/10/2012 | $36,051 | 8 | 8 | 24 | $37,129 | 12/10/2015 | |||
| United Arab Emirates | 5/17/2012 | $4,607 | 1 | 1 | 2 | $7,119 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| United Kingdom | 4/20/2012 | $0 | 0 | 87 | 220 | $1,433,091 | 12/10/2015 | |||
| Uruguay | 1/25/2013 | $1,248 | 3 | 3 | 4 | $2,820 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Rest of World | $1,771,545 | |||||||||
| International Total | $3,906,254 | 12/30/2018 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Documentary Subject
| Bob Marley | Himself |
Inverviewee
| Rita Marley | Herself | |
| Neville 'Bunny' Wailer | Himself | |
| Chris Blackwell | Himself | |
| Cindy Breakspeare | Herself | |
| Cedella Marley | Herself | |
| Ziggy Marley | Himself | |
| Jimmy Cliff | Himself | |
| Lee 'Scratch' Perry | Himself | |
| Carlton 'Pee-Wee' Fraser | Himself |
Production and Technical Credits
| Kevin MacDonald | Director | |
| Steve Bing | Producer | |
| Charles Steel | Producer | |
| Ziggy Marley | Executive Producer | |
| Chris Blackwell | Executive Producer | |
| Zach Schwartz | Co-Producer | |
| Geraldine Hawkings | Line Producer | |
| Dan Glendenning | Editor | |
| Alwin Kuchler | Director of Photography | |
| Mike Eley | Director of Photography | |
| Glenn Freemantle | Sound Designer | |
| Neville 'Bunny' Wailer | Associate Producer | |
| Suzette Newman | Associate Producer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
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.
Synopsis
Bob Marley’s universal appeal, impact on music history and role as a social and political prophet is both unique and unparalleled. MARLEY is the definitive life story of the musician, revolutionary, and legend, from his early days to his rise to international superstardom. Made with the support of the Marley family, the film features rare footage, incredible performances and revelatory interviews with the people that knew him best.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $262,004 (18.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 5.39 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 26.6% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 42 opening theaters/73 max. theaters, 6.6 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $2,123,773 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 20th, 2012 (Limited) by Magnolia Pictures February 7th, 2025 (Limited) by Blue Fox Entertainment |
| International Releases: | April 20th, 2012 (Wide) (United Kingdom)
May 10th, 2012 (Wide) (Netherlands) May 10th, 2012 (Wide) (Switzerland) May 17th, 2012 (Wide) (Austria) May 17th, 2012 (Wide) (Germany) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | August 7th, 2012 by Magnolia Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for drug content, thematic elements and some violent images. (Rating bulletin 2208, 2/1/2012) |
| Running Time: | 145 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Intertitle, Voiceover/Narration |
| Plot point: | Biography, Dysfunctional Family, Infidelity, Musicians, Narcotics, Political, Poverty, Religious |
| Social setting: | Reggae |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Shangri-La Entertainment, Tuff Going Productions, Cowboy Films |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2012 | 19 | $262,004 | 42 | $6,238 | $262,004 | 1 | |
| Apr 27, 2012 | 23 | $208,494 | -20% | 64 | $3,258 | $572,350 | 2 |
| May 4, 2012 | 27 | $119,400 | -43% | 73 | $1,636 | $771,925 | 3 |
| May 11, 2012 | 33 | $82,014 | -31% | 68 | $1,206 | $918,653 | 4 |
| May 18, 2012 | 34 | $73,433 | -10% | 55 | $1,335 | $1,035,405 | 5 |
| May 25, 2012 | 32 | $70,341 | -4% | 53 | $1,327 | $1,162,929 | 6 |
| Jun 1, 2012 | 47 | $31,662 | -55% | 35 | $905 | $1,249,558 | 7 |
| Jun 8, 2012 | 51 | $25,884 | -18% | 27 | $959 | $1,299,982 | 8 |
| Jun 15, 2012 | 51 | $22,366 | -14% | 19 | $1,177 | $1,333,628 | 9 |
| Jun 22, 2012 | 67 | $8,244 | -63% | 9 | $916 | $1,350,839 | 10 |
| Jun 29, 2012 | 59 | $10,004 | +21% | 12 | $834 | $1,367,905 | 11 |
| Jul 6, 2012 | 59 | $7,919 | -21% | 8 | $990 | $1,383,648 | 12 |
| Jul 13, 2012 | 70 | $3,556 | -55% | 6 | $593 | $1,388,809 | 13 |
| Jul 20, 2012 | 78 | $1,971 | -45% | 2 | $986 | $1,393,490 | 14 |
| Jul 27, 2012 | 72 | $3,054 | +55% | 3 | $1,018 | $1,401,993 | 15 |
| Aug 3, 2012 | 78 | $2,929 | -4% | 4 | $732 | $1,408,102 | 16 |
| Aug 10, 2012 | 85 | $1,976 | -33% | 5 | $395 | $1,412,124 | 17 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2012 | 20 | $363,856 | 42 | $8,663 | $363,856 | 1 | |
| Apr 27, 2012 | 22 | $288,669 | -21% | 64 | $4,510 | $652,525 | 2 |
| May 4, 2012 | 26 | $184,114 | -36% | 73 | $2,522 | $836,639 | 3 |
| May 11, 2012 | 34 | $125,333 | -32% | 68 | $1,843 | $961,972 | 4 |
| May 18, 2012 | 32 | $130,616 | +4% | 55 | $2,375 | $1,092,588 | 5 |
| May 25, 2012 | 32 | $125,308 | -4% | 53 | $2,364 | $1,217,896 | 6 |
| Jun 1, 2012 | 45 | $56,202 | -55% | 35 | $1,606 | $1,274,098 | 7 |
| Jun 8, 2012 | 54 | $37,164 | -34% | 27 | $1,376 | $1,311,262 | 8 |
| Jun 15, 2012 | 52 | $31,333 | -16% | 19 | $1,649 | $1,342,595 | 9 |
| Jun 22, 2012 | 69 | $15,306 | -51% | 9 | $1,701 | $1,357,901 | 10 |
| Jun 29, 2012 | 62 | $17,828 | +16% | 12 | $1,486 | $1,375,729 | 11 |
| Jul 6, 2012 | 60 | $9,524 | -47% | 8 | $1,191 | $1,385,253 | 12 |
| Jul 13, 2012 | 72 | $6,266 | -34% | 6 | $1,044 | $1,391,519 | 13 |
| Jul 20, 2012 | 67 | $7,420 | +18% | 4 | $1,855 | $1,398,939 | 14 |
| Jul 27, 2012 | 70 | $6,234 | -16% | 3 | $2,078 | $1,405,173 | 15 |
| Aug 3, 2012 | 80 | $4,975 | -20% | 4 | $1,244 | $1,410,148 | 16 |
| Aug 10, 2012 | 79 | $3,332 | -33% | 5 | $666 | $1,413,480 | 17 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 12/27/2012 | $6,482 | 4 | 4 | 9 | $13,514 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Australia | 6/21/2012 | $29,484 | 6 | 6 | 6 | $29,484 | 12/10/2015 | |||
| Austria | 5/17/2012 | $2,334 | 3 | 8 | 60 | $38,633 | 12/11/2015 | |||
| Germany | 5/17/2012 | $46,499 | 20 | 23 | 43 | $92,949 | 12/10/2015 | |||
| Italy | 6/26/2012 | $16,282 | 64 | 64 | 64 | $219,484 | 12/10/2015 | |||
| Lebanon | 8/2/2012 | $1,703 | 1 | 1 | 3 | $5,224 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Netherlands | 5/10/2012 | $44,680 | 12 | 15 | 68 | $201,252 | 12/10/2015 | |||
| Portugal | 5/24/2012 | $3,370 | 6 | 6 | 6 | $3,370 | 12/10/2015 | |||
| Singapore | 8/23/2012 | $1,750 | 1 | 1 | 2 | $3,189 | 12/11/2015 | |||
| Spain | 6/29/2012 | $0 | 0 | 6 | 15 | $47,451 | 12/11/2015 | |||
| Switzerland | 5/10/2012 | $36,051 | 8 | 8 | 24 | $37,129 | 12/10/2015 | |||
| United Arab Emirates | 5/17/2012 | $4,607 | 1 | 1 | 2 | $7,119 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| United Kingdom | 4/20/2012 | $0 | 0 | 87 | 220 | $1,433,091 | 12/10/2015 | |||
| Uruguay | 1/25/2013 | $1,248 | 3 | 3 | 4 | $2,820 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Rest of World | $1,771,545 | |||||||||
| International Total | $3,906,254 | 12/30/2018 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Documentary Subject
| Bob Marley | Himself |
Inverviewee
| Rita Marley | Herself | |
| Neville 'Bunny' Wailer | Himself | |
| Chris Blackwell | Himself | |
| Cindy Breakspeare | Herself | |
| Cedella Marley | Herself | |
| Ziggy Marley | Himself | |
| Jimmy Cliff | Himself | |
| Lee 'Scratch' Perry | Himself | |
| Carlton 'Pee-Wee' Fraser | Himself |
Production and Technical Credits
| Kevin MacDonald | Director | |
| Steve Bing | Producer | |
| Charles Steel | Producer | |
| Ziggy Marley | Executive Producer | |
| Chris Blackwell | Executive Producer | |
| Zach Schwartz | Co-Producer | |
| Geraldine Hawkings | Line Producer | |
| Dan Glendenning | Editor | |
| Alwin Kuchler | Director of Photography | |
| Mike Eley | Director of Photography | |
| Glenn Freemantle | Sound Designer | |
| Neville 'Bunny' Wailer | Associate Producer | |
| Suzette Newman | Associate Producer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
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.