Matchstick Men (2003)

Matchstick Men poster
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $36,873,198Details
International Box Office $22,292,102Details
Worldwide Box Office $59,165,300
Further financial details...

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$13,087,307 (35.5% of total gross)
Legs:2.82 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:62.3% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:2,711 opening theaters/2,711 max. theaters, 4.5 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $64,390,508

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: September 12th, 2003 (Wide) by Warner Bros.
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for thematic elements, violence, some sexual content and language
Running Time: 116 minutes
Comparisons: vs. You Were Never Really Here
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Keywords: Surprise Twist, Confidence Men, Unexpected Families, False Identity, Crime Comedy, Mental Illness, Therapists / Therapy, Anxiety and Phobias, Agoraphobia, No Honor Among Thieves
Source:Based on Fiction Book/Short Story
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Warner Bros.
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 12, 2003 2 $13,087,307   2,711 $4,827   $13,087,307 1
Sep 19, 2003 6 $7,552,427 -42% 2,711 $2,786   $24,233,745 2
Sep 26, 2003 9 $4,354,363 -42% 2,666 $1,633   $30,703,127 3
Oct 3, 2003 11 $2,267,466 -48% 2,007 $1,130   $34,188,065 4
Oct 10, 2003 16 $881,410 -61% 1,021 $863   $35,775,075 5
Oct 17, 2003 24 $203,178 -77% 314 $647   $36,260,522 6
Oct 24, 2003 39 $67,875 -67% 118 $575   $36,400,184 7
Oct 31, 2003 30 $148,565 +119% 250 $594   $36,570,914 8
Nov 7, 2003 33 $94,071 -37% 201 $468   $36,729,823 9
Nov 14, 2003 41 $50,621 -46% 120 $422   $36,822,633 10
Nov 21, 2003 49 $27,435 -46% 70 $392   $36,873,198 11

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Sep 12, 2003 2 $4,151,000     2,711 $1,531   $4,151,000 1
Sep 13, 2003 2 $5,876,326 +42%   2,711 $2,168   $9,981,578 2
Sep 14, 2003 2 $3,105,729 -47%   2,711 $1,146   $13,087,307 3
Sep 15, 2003 2 $882,000 -72%   2,711 $325   $13,969,000 4
Sep 16, 2003 2 $978,000 +11%   2,711 $361   $14,947,000 5
Sep 17, 2003 2 $888,000 -9%   2,711 $328   $15,836,000 6
Sep 18, 2003 2 $845,000 -5%   2,711 $312   $16,681,000 7
Sep 19, 2003 5 $2,550,000 +202% -39% 2,711 $941   $19,231,000 8
Sep 20, 2003 6 $3,391,812 +33% -42% 2,711 $1,251   $22,609,083 9
Sep 21, 2003 6 $1,624,662 -52% -48% 2,711 $599   $24,233,745 10
Sep 22, 2003 6 $504,000 -69% -43% 2,711 $186   $24,738,000 11
Sep 23, 2003 4 $611,000 +21% -38% 2,711 $225   $25,349,000 12
Sep 24, 2003 4 $502,000 -18% -43% 2,711 $185   $25,852,000 13
Sep 25, 2003 4 $497,000 -1% -41% 2,711 $183   $26,349,000 14
Sep 26, 2003 8 $1,314,000 +164% -48% 2,666 $493   $27,663,000 15
Sep 27, 2003 7 $2,016,203 +53% -41% 2,666 $756   $29,696,392 16
Sep 28, 2003 10 $1,006,735 -50% -38% 2,666 $378   $30,703,127 17
Sep 29, 2003 7 $292,000 -71% -42% 2,666 $110   $30,995,000 18
Sep 30, 2003 6 $334,000 +14% -45% 2,666 $125   $31,330,000 19
Oct 1, 2003 6 $294,000 -12% -41% 2,666 $110   $31,624,000 20
Oct 2, 2003 7 $296,000 +1% -40% 2,666 $111   $31,921,000 21
Oct 7, 2003 10 $182,000   -46% 2,007 $91   $34,552,000 26
Oct 8, 2003 10 $165,000 -9% -44% 2,007 $82   $34,717,000 27

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 12, 2003 2 $16,681,318   2,711 $6,153   $16,681,318 1
Sep 19, 2003 6 $9,667,446 -42% 2,711 $3,566   $26,348,764 2
Sep 26, 2003 9 $5,571,835 -42% 2,666 $2,090   $31,920,599 3
Oct 3, 2003 11 $2,973,066 -47% 2,007 $1,481   $34,893,665 4
Oct 10, 2003 17 $1,163,679 -61% 1,021 $1,140   $36,057,344 5
Oct 17, 2003 24 $274,965 -76% 314 $876   $36,332,309 6
Oct 24, 2003 40 $90,040 -67% 118 $763   $36,422,349 7
Oct 31, 2003 31 $213,403 +137% 250 $854   $36,635,752 8
Nov 7, 2003 34 $136,260 -36% 201 $678   $36,772,012 9
Nov 14, 2003 41 $73,751 -46% 120 $615   $36,845,763 10
Nov 21, 2003 59 $27,435 -63% 70 $392   $36,873,198 11

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

Nicolas Cage    Roy Waller
Sam Rockwell    Frank Mercer
Alison Lohman    Angela

Supporting Cast

Bruce McGill    Chuck Frechette
Bruce Altman    Dr. Klein
Sheila Kelley    Kathy
Beth Grant    Laundry Lady
Jenny O Hara    Mrs. Schaffer
Steve Eastin    Mr. Schaffer
Fran Kranz    Slacker Boyfriend
Tim Kelleher    Bishop
Nigel Gibbs    Holt
Bill Saito    Pharmacist #1
Tim Maculan    Pharmacist #2
Stoney Westmoreland    Man in Line
Lynn Ann Leveridge    Bank Clerk
Giannina Facio    Bank Teller
Sonya Eddy    Parking Garage Cashier
Michael Clossin    Long Winded Parking Booth Driver
Kim Cassidy    Stripper
Paul Hubbard    Store Clerk
Monnae Michaell    Carpet Store Manager
Dennis Anderson    Cashier
Marco Kyris    Pizza Boy
Jerry Hauck    Taxi Cab Driver
Jim Zulevic    Airport Bartender
Ramsey Malouky    Hospital Intern
Andi Sherrill    Pharmacy Cashier
Kate Steele    Strip Club Waitress
Adam Clark    Strip Club Bouncer
Daniel Villarreal    Car Wash Employee
Marco Assante    Valet Parker

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

Production and Technical Credits

Ridley Scott    Director
Jack Rapke    Producer
Ridley Scott    Producer
Steve Starkey    Producer
Sean Bailey    Producer
Ted Griffin    Producer
Nicholas Griffin    Screenwriter
Ted Griffin    Screenwriter
Eric Garcia    Story Creator
Robert Zemeckis    Executive Producer
John Mathieson    Director of Photography
Tom Foden    Production Designer
Dody Dorn    Editor
Charles J.D. Schlissel    Co-Producer
Giannina Facio    Co-Producer
Hans Zimmer    Composer
K.C. Hodenfield    Assistant Director
Leigh Shanta    Unit Production Manager
Michael Manson    Art Director
Nancy Nye    Set Decorator
Michael Kaplan    Costume Designer
Linda Matthews    Costume Supervisor
Adam Scott    Associate Editor
Lee Orloff    Sound Mixer
Michael Minkler    Re-recording Mixer
Myron Nettinga    Re-recording Mixer
Per Hallberg    Supervising Sound Editor
Karen Baker Landers    Supervising Sound Editor
Christopher Assells    Sound Effects Editor
Dino R. Dimuro    Sound Effects Editor
Dan Hegeman    Sound Effects Editor
Christopher Hogan    Dialogue Editor
Peter Staubli    Dialogue Editor
Marc Streitenfeld    Music Editor
Tarra Day    Make up
Mary L. Hart Mastro    Hairstylist
Dody Dorn    Music Supervisor
Marc Streitenfeld    Music Supervisor
Debra Zane    Casting Director
Eddie Yansick    Stunt Coordinator
Sheena Duggal    Visual Effects Supervisor

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.

DVD Releases for February 24, 2004

February 23rd, 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 was a very eclectic mix the week, but the comedy / heist movie Foolproof - (Buy from Amazon) is my pick of the week. But if you have kids you probably won't go wrong picking up Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over - (Buy from Amazon). More...

Very Crowded Weekend With Five New Releases

September 19th, 2003


Lost Leads the Way

September 16th, 2003


El Mariachi, El Número Uno

September 16th, 2003


The Drought is Over

September 12th, 2003


Movie Websites Launches for September 4 - September 10

September 10th, 2003


Movie Websites Launches for July 10 - July 16

July 16th, 2003



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Metrics

Opening Weekend:$13,087,307 (35.5% of total gross)
Legs:2.82 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:62.3% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:2,711 opening theaters/2,711 max. theaters, 4.5 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $64,390,508

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: September 12th, 2003 (Wide) by Warner Bros.
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for thematic elements, violence, some sexual content and language
Running Time: 116 minutes
Comparisons: vs. You Were Never Really Here
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Surprise Twist, Confidence Men, Unexpected Families, False Identity, Crime Comedy, Mental Illness, Therapists / Therapy, Anxiety and Phobias, Agoraphobia, No Honor Among Thieves
Source:Based on Fiction Book/Short Story
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Warner Bros.
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Leading Cast

Nicolas Cage    Roy Waller
Sam Rockwell    Frank Mercer
Alison Lohman    Angela

Supporting Cast

Bruce McGill    Chuck Frechette
Bruce Altman    Dr. Klein
Sheila Kelley    Kathy
Beth Grant    Laundry Lady
Jenny O Hara    Mrs. Schaffer
Steve Eastin    Mr. Schaffer
Fran Kranz    Slacker Boyfriend
Tim Kelleher    Bishop
Nigel Gibbs    Holt
Bill Saito    Pharmacist #1
Tim Maculan    Pharmacist #2
Stoney Westmoreland    Man in Line
Lynn Ann Leveridge    Bank Clerk
Giannina Facio    Bank Teller
Sonya Eddy    Parking Garage Cashier
Michael Clossin    Long Winded Parking Booth Driver
Kim Cassidy    Stripper
Paul Hubbard    Store Clerk
Monnae Michaell    Carpet Store Manager
Dennis Anderson    Cashier
Marco Kyris    Pizza Boy
Jerry Hauck    Taxi Cab Driver
Jim Zulevic    Airport Bartender
Ramsey Malouky    Hospital Intern
Andi Sherrill    Pharmacy Cashier
Kate Steele    Strip Club Waitress
Adam Clark    Strip Club Bouncer
Daniel Villarreal    Car Wash Employee
Marco Assante    Valet Parker

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

Production and Technical Credits

Ridley Scott    Director
Jack Rapke    Producer
Ridley Scott    Producer
Steve Starkey    Producer
Sean Bailey    Producer
Ted Griffin    Producer
Nicholas Griffin    Screenwriter
Ted Griffin    Screenwriter
Eric Garcia    Story Creator
Robert Zemeckis    Executive Producer
John Mathieson    Director of Photography
Tom Foden    Production Designer
Dody Dorn    Editor
Charles J.D. Schlissel    Co-Producer
Giannina Facio    Co-Producer
Hans Zimmer    Composer
K.C. Hodenfield    Assistant Director
Leigh Shanta    Unit Production Manager
Michael Manson    Art Director
Nancy Nye    Set Decorator
Michael Kaplan    Costume Designer
Linda Matthews    Costume Supervisor
Adam Scott    Associate Editor
Lee Orloff    Sound Mixer
Michael Minkler    Re-recording Mixer
Myron Nettinga    Re-recording Mixer
Per Hallberg    Supervising Sound Editor
Karen Baker Landers    Supervising Sound Editor
Christopher Assells    Sound Effects Editor
Dino R. Dimuro    Sound Effects Editor
Dan Hegeman    Sound Effects Editor
Christopher Hogan    Dialogue Editor
Peter Staubli    Dialogue Editor
Marc Streitenfeld    Music Editor
Tarra Day    Make up
Mary L. Hart Mastro    Hairstylist
Dody Dorn    Music Supervisor
Marc Streitenfeld    Music Supervisor
Debra Zane    Casting Director
Eddie Yansick    Stunt Coordinator
Sheena Duggal    Visual Effects Supervisor

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.

DVD Releases for February 24, 2004

February 23rd, 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 was a very eclectic mix the week, but the comedy / heist movie Foolproof - (Buy from Amazon) is my pick of the week. But if you have kids you probably won't go wrong picking up Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over - (Buy from Amazon). More...

Very Crowded Weekend With Five New Releases

September 19th, 2003


Lost Leads the Way

September 16th, 2003


El Mariachi, El Número Uno

September 16th, 2003


The Drought is Over

September 12th, 2003


Movie Websites Launches for September 4 - September 10

September 10th, 2003


Movie Websites Launches for July 10 - July 16

July 16th, 2003


Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 12, 2003 2 $13,087,307   2,711 $4,827   $13,087,307 1
Sep 19, 2003 6 $7,552,427 -42% 2,711 $2,786   $24,233,745 2
Sep 26, 2003 9 $4,354,363 -42% 2,666 $1,633   $30,703,127 3
Oct 3, 2003 11 $2,267,466 -48% 2,007 $1,130   $34,188,065 4
Oct 10, 2003 16 $881,410 -61% 1,021 $863   $35,775,075 5
Oct 17, 2003 24 $203,178 -77% 314 $647   $36,260,522 6
Oct 24, 2003 39 $67,875 -67% 118 $575   $36,400,184 7
Oct 31, 2003 30 $148,565 +119% 250 $594   $36,570,914 8
Nov 7, 2003 33 $94,071 -37% 201 $468   $36,729,823 9
Nov 14, 2003 41 $50,621 -46% 120 $422   $36,822,633 10
Nov 21, 2003 49 $27,435 -46% 70 $392   $36,873,198 11

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Sep 12, 2003 2 $4,151,000     2,711 $1,531   $4,151,000 1
Sep 13, 2003 2 $5,876,326 +42%   2,711 $2,168   $9,981,578 2
Sep 14, 2003 2 $3,105,729 -47%   2,711 $1,146   $13,087,307 3
Sep 15, 2003 2 $882,000 -72%   2,711 $325   $13,969,000 4
Sep 16, 2003 2 $978,000 +11%   2,711 $361   $14,947,000 5
Sep 17, 2003 2 $888,000 -9%   2,711 $328   $15,836,000 6
Sep 18, 2003 2 $845,000 -5%   2,711 $312   $16,681,000 7
Sep 19, 2003 5 $2,550,000 +202% -39% 2,711 $941   $19,231,000 8
Sep 20, 2003 6 $3,391,812 +33% -42% 2,711 $1,251   $22,609,083 9
Sep 21, 2003 6 $1,624,662 -52% -48% 2,711 $599   $24,233,745 10
Sep 22, 2003 6 $504,000 -69% -43% 2,711 $186   $24,738,000 11
Sep 23, 2003 4 $611,000 +21% -38% 2,711 $225   $25,349,000 12
Sep 24, 2003 4 $502,000 -18% -43% 2,711 $185   $25,852,000 13
Sep 25, 2003 4 $497,000 -1% -41% 2,711 $183   $26,349,000 14
Sep 26, 2003 8 $1,314,000 +164% -48% 2,666 $493   $27,663,000 15
Sep 27, 2003 7 $2,016,203 +53% -41% 2,666 $756   $29,696,392 16
Sep 28, 2003 10 $1,006,735 -50% -38% 2,666 $378   $30,703,127 17
Sep 29, 2003 7 $292,000 -71% -42% 2,666 $110   $30,995,000 18
Sep 30, 2003 6 $334,000 +14% -45% 2,666 $125   $31,330,000 19
Oct 1, 2003 6 $294,000 -12% -41% 2,666 $110   $31,624,000 20
Oct 2, 2003 7 $296,000 +1% -40% 2,666 $111   $31,921,000 21
Oct 7, 2003 10 $182,000   -46% 2,007 $91   $34,552,000 26
Oct 8, 2003 10 $165,000 -9% -44% 2,007 $82   $34,717,000 27

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 12, 2003 2 $16,681,318   2,711 $6,153   $16,681,318 1
Sep 19, 2003 6 $9,667,446 -42% 2,711 $3,566   $26,348,764 2
Sep 26, 2003 9 $5,571,835 -42% 2,666 $2,090   $31,920,599 3
Oct 3, 2003 11 $2,973,066 -47% 2,007 $1,481   $34,893,665 4
Oct 10, 2003 17 $1,163,679 -61% 1,021 $1,140   $36,057,344 5
Oct 17, 2003 24 $274,965 -76% 314 $876   $36,332,309 6
Oct 24, 2003 40 $90,040 -67% 118 $763   $36,422,349 7
Oct 31, 2003 31 $213,403 +137% 250 $854   $36,635,752 8
Nov 7, 2003 34 $136,260 -36% 201 $678   $36,772,012 9
Nov 14, 2003 41 $73,751 -46% 120 $615   $36,845,763 10
Nov 21, 2003 59 $27,435 -63% 70 $392   $36,873,198 11

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.