Night Catches Us (2010)

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Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $76,185Details
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Synopsis

In 1976, after years of mysterious absence, Marcus returns to the Philadelphia neighborhood where he came of age in the midst of the Black Power movement. While his arrival raises suspicion among his family and former neighbors, he finds acceptance from his old friend Patricia and her daughter. However, Marcus quickly finds himself at odds with the organization he once embraced, whose members suspect he orchestrated the slaying of their former comrade-in-arms. In a startling sequence of events, Marcus must protect a secret that could shatter everyone's beliefs as he rediscovers his forbidden passion for Patricia.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$13,562 (17.8% of total gross)
Legs:5.62 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:4 opening theaters/9 max. theaters, 5.6 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $103,930

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: December 3rd, 2010 (Limited) by Magnolia Pictures
Video Release: February 2nd, 2011 by Magnolia Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R for language, some sexuality and violence.
(Rating bulletin 2131, 7/28/2010)
Running Time: 89 minutes
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Keywords: You Can't Go Home Again, Political, Bigotry, 2010 Sundance Film Festival
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Historical Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Gigantic Pictures, SimonSays Entertainment
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Dec 3, 2010 56 $13,562   4 $3,391   $13,562 1
Dec 10, 2010 60 $11,158 -18% 9 $1,240   $29,282 2
Dec 17, 2010 60 $6,147 -45% 5 $1,229   $41,329 3
Dec 24, 2010 67 $2,311 -62% 5 $462   $47,637 4
Dec 31, 2010 72 $3,459 +50% 4 $865   $54,914 5
Jan 7, 2011 78 $2,808 -19% 4 $702   $59,585 6
Jan 14, 2011 91 $1,355 -52% 3 $452   $61,719 7
Jan 21, 2011 96 $459 -66% 3 $153   $63,557 8
Jan 28, 2011 81 $2,201 +380% 4 $550   $67,189 9
Feb 4, 2011 68 $4,805 +118% 3 $1,602   $72,792 10
Feb 11, 2011 100 $804 -83% 2 $402   $73,857 11
Feb 18, 2011 106 $724 -10% 4 $181   $75,343 12

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Jan 17, 2011 78 $65     3 $22   $61,784 46
Feb 21, 2011 79 $452     4 $113   $75,795 81

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Dec 3, 2010 60 $18,124   4 $4,531   $18,124 1
Dec 10, 2010 56 $17,058 -6% 9 $1,895   $35,182 2
Dec 17, 2010 64 $10,144 -41% 5 $2,029   $45,326 3
Dec 24, 2010 70 $6,129 -40% 5 $1,226   $51,455 4
Dec 31, 2010 76 $5,322 -13% 4 $1,331   $56,777 5
Jan 7, 2011 78 $3,587 -33% 4 $897   $60,364 6
Jan 14, 2011 91 $2,734 -24% 3 $911   $63,098 7
Jan 21, 2011 92 $1,890 -31% 3 $630   $64,988 8
Jan 28, 2011 83 $2,999 +59% 4 $750   $67,987 9
Feb 4, 2011 74 $5,066 +69% 3 $1,689   $73,053 10
Feb 11, 2011 96 $1,566 -69% 2 $783   $74,619 11
Feb 18, 2011 103 $1,176 -25% 4 $294   $76,185 12

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

Anthony Mackie    Marcus
Kerry Washington    Patricia

Supporting Cast

Jamie Hector    DoRight
Wendell Pierce    David Gordon
Amari Cheatom    Jimmy Dixon
Jamara Griffin    Iris Wilson
Tariq Trotter    Bostic Washington

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

Production and Technical Credits

Sean Costello    Producer
Jason Orans    Producer
Katie Mustard    Co-Producer
Adam Spielberg    Co-Producer
Ron Simons    Executive Producer
David Tumblety    Cinematographer
Beth Mickle    Production Designer
John Chimples    Editor
Affonso Goncalves    Editor

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for February 1st, 2011

February 1st, 2011

There's still a lull when it comes to first-run releases on the home market with no major, or even midlevel hits coming out this week. In fact, the best-selling release according to Amazon.com is Alice in Wonderland on Blu-ray / DVD Combo Pack, which is a contender for Pick of the Week. The other major contender is Let Me In on Blu-ray, which failed to find an audience despite impressing critics almost as much as the original did. I'm going to give the honor to Let Me In, but both are worthy contenders. More...

Black Swan Looking Bright on the Per Theater Chart

December 7th, 2010

Black Swan beat all expectations during its opening; in fact, it broke records for Fox Searchlight earning an average of $80,212 in 18 theaters. This bodes well for its expansion this Friday. Last week's winner, The King's Speech, earned a very strong second place with an average of $54,086 in six theaters. I Love You, Phillip Morris and All Good Things opened with nearly identical averages of $18,753 and $18,586 respectively. The Salvation Poem reached the $10,000 mark with an average of $13,124 in two theaters, which is unexpected. More...

No Swan Song for Limited Releases

December 3rd, 2010

There's another eclectic mix of limited releases on this week's list, including a film that could be bound for Oscar glory, another that has been delayed many times in the past, a Christmas film, two Christmas films if you include the re-release of The Polar Express, and more. Will any find some measure of mainstream success. Let's hope so. More...

Awards Season: Winter Showed Its Independence

December 1st, 2010

The official arrival of winter is still a few weeks away, but Winter's Bone ushered in the start of Awards Season picking up seven Independent Spirit Award nominations. This was the most of any film, with The Kids Are All Right placing second with five. More...


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Synopsis

In 1976, after years of mysterious absence, Marcus returns to the Philadelphia neighborhood where he came of age in the midst of the Black Power movement. While his arrival raises suspicion among his family and former neighbors, he finds acceptance from his old friend Patricia and her daughter. However, Marcus quickly finds himself at odds with the organization he once embraced, whose members suspect he orchestrated the slaying of their former comrade-in-arms. In a startling sequence of events, Marcus must protect a secret that could shatter everyone's beliefs as he rediscovers his forbidden passion for Patricia.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$13,562 (17.8% of total gross)
Legs:5.62 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:4 opening theaters/9 max. theaters, 5.6 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $103,930

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: December 3rd, 2010 (Limited) by Magnolia Pictures
Video Release: February 2nd, 2011 by Magnolia Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R for language, some sexuality and violence.
(Rating bulletin 2131, 7/28/2010)
Running Time: 89 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: You Can't Go Home Again, Political, Bigotry, 2010 Sundance Film Festival
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Historical Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Gigantic Pictures, SimonSays Entertainment
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Leading Cast

Anthony Mackie    Marcus
Kerry Washington    Patricia

Supporting Cast

Jamie Hector    DoRight
Wendell Pierce    David Gordon
Amari Cheatom    Jimmy Dixon
Jamara Griffin    Iris Wilson
Tariq Trotter    Bostic Washington

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

Production and Technical Credits

Sean Costello    Producer
Jason Orans    Producer
Katie Mustard    Co-Producer
Adam Spielberg    Co-Producer
Ron Simons    Executive Producer
David Tumblety    Cinematographer
Beth Mickle    Production Designer
John Chimples    Editor
Affonso Goncalves    Editor

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for February 1st, 2011

February 1st, 2011

There's still a lull when it comes to first-run releases on the home market with no major, or even midlevel hits coming out this week. In fact, the best-selling release according to Amazon.com is Alice in Wonderland on Blu-ray / DVD Combo Pack, which is a contender for Pick of the Week. The other major contender is Let Me In on Blu-ray, which failed to find an audience despite impressing critics almost as much as the original did. I'm going to give the honor to Let Me In, but both are worthy contenders. More...

Black Swan Looking Bright on the Per Theater Chart

December 7th, 2010

Black Swan beat all expectations during its opening; in fact, it broke records for Fox Searchlight earning an average of $80,212 in 18 theaters. This bodes well for its expansion this Friday. Last week's winner, The King's Speech, earned a very strong second place with an average of $54,086 in six theaters. I Love You, Phillip Morris and All Good Things opened with nearly identical averages of $18,753 and $18,586 respectively. The Salvation Poem reached the $10,000 mark with an average of $13,124 in two theaters, which is unexpected. More...

No Swan Song for Limited Releases

December 3rd, 2010

There's another eclectic mix of limited releases on this week's list, including a film that could be bound for Oscar glory, another that has been delayed many times in the past, a Christmas film, two Christmas films if you include the re-release of The Polar Express, and more. Will any find some measure of mainstream success. Let's hope so. More...

Awards Season: Winter Showed Its Independence

December 1st, 2010

The official arrival of winter is still a few weeks away, but Winter's Bone ushered in the start of Awards Season picking up seven Independent Spirit Award nominations. This was the most of any film, with The Kids Are All Right placing second with five. More...

Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Dec 3, 2010 56 $13,562   4 $3,391   $13,562 1
Dec 10, 2010 60 $11,158 -18% 9 $1,240   $29,282 2
Dec 17, 2010 60 $6,147 -45% 5 $1,229   $41,329 3
Dec 24, 2010 67 $2,311 -62% 5 $462   $47,637 4
Dec 31, 2010 72 $3,459 +50% 4 $865   $54,914 5
Jan 7, 2011 78 $2,808 -19% 4 $702   $59,585 6
Jan 14, 2011 91 $1,355 -52% 3 $452   $61,719 7
Jan 21, 2011 96 $459 -66% 3 $153   $63,557 8
Jan 28, 2011 81 $2,201 +380% 4 $550   $67,189 9
Feb 4, 2011 68 $4,805 +118% 3 $1,602   $72,792 10
Feb 11, 2011 100 $804 -83% 2 $402   $73,857 11
Feb 18, 2011 106 $724 -10% 4 $181   $75,343 12

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Jan 17, 2011 78 $65     3 $22   $61,784 46
Feb 21, 2011 79 $452     4 $113   $75,795 81

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Dec 3, 2010 60 $18,124   4 $4,531   $18,124 1
Dec 10, 2010 56 $17,058 -6% 9 $1,895   $35,182 2
Dec 17, 2010 64 $10,144 -41% 5 $2,029   $45,326 3
Dec 24, 2010 70 $6,129 -40% 5 $1,226   $51,455 4
Dec 31, 2010 76 $5,322 -13% 4 $1,331   $56,777 5
Jan 7, 2011 78 $3,587 -33% 4 $897   $60,364 6
Jan 14, 2011 91 $2,734 -24% 3 $911   $63,098 7
Jan 21, 2011 92 $1,890 -31% 3 $630   $64,988 8
Jan 28, 2011 83 $2,999 +59% 4 $750   $67,987 9
Feb 4, 2011 74 $5,066 +69% 3 $1,689   $73,053 10
Feb 11, 2011 96 $1,566 -69% 2 $783   $74,619 11
Feb 18, 2011 103 $1,176 -25% 4 $294   $76,185 12

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.