Why Stop Now (2012)

Why Stop Now poster
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $2,432Details
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Further financial details...

Synopsis

Eli is a piano prodigy. Today is the audition that will determine his future-- will he launch a career and take off into the world? Or will he stay stuck, caring for his sister and mother who, despite her cheerful, loving disposition, is a drug addict. The only obstacle to a seamless transition into his future is dropping Mom off at the center where she will enter rehab, but a glitch in the system forces them off to enlist the help of an unlikely ally, her drug dealer Sprinkles. The day spirals downhill quickly, and the hapless team must collaborate every step of the way to battle their own demons and get Eli out of the rabbit hole.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$1,641 (67.5% of total gross)
Legs:1.48 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:3 opening theaters/3 max. theaters, 1.0 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $3,660

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: August 17th, 2012 (Limited) by IFC Films
Video Release: December 11th, 2012 by Mpi Home Video
MPA Rating: R for language throughout, and drug content.
(Rating bulletin 2237, 8/22/2012)
Running Time: 87 minutes
Plot point: Addiction, Classical Music, Dysfunctional Family, Musicians, Narcotics, Rehab / Former Addict
Release detail: Early / Simultaneous Video-on-Demand release
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Strategic Motion Ventures, Armian Pictures, Blue Dog Films, Claude Dalfarra
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Aug 17, 2012 85 $1,641   3 $547   $1,641 1

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Aug 17, 2012 86 $2,432   3 $811   $2,432 1

Leading

Jesse Eisenberg    Eli
Melissa Leo    Penny Bloom
Tracy Morgan    Sprinkles

Supporting

Emma Rayne Lyle    Nicole Bloom
Sarah Ramos    Chloe
Isiah Whitlock, Jr.    Black
Stephanie March    Trish
Paul Calderon    Eduardo
Neal Huff    Dave Epstein
Jayce Bartok    Nurse Mike

Production and Technical Credits

Philip Dorling    Director
Ron Nyswaner    Director
Neda Armian    Producer
Ron Nyswaner    Producer
Claude Dal Farra    Producer
Brice Dal Farra    Producer
Lauren Munsch    Producer
Paul Prokop    Producer
Wendy Cox    Executive Producer
Peter Sterling    Executive Producer
Ben Kutchins    Director of Photography
Jane Musky    Production Designer
Colleen Sharp    Editor
Suzy Elmiger    Editor
Spencer David Hutchings    Composer
Manny Siverio    Stunt Coordinator
Jen Gatien    Associate Producer
Peter Graham    Executive Producer
Steve Hays    Executive Producer
Thomas Bouchard    Co-Executive Producer
Jeremy Newmark    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

Eli is a piano prodigy. Today is the audition that will determine his future-- will he launch a career and take off into the world? Or will he stay stuck, caring for his sister and mother who, despite her cheerful, loving disposition, is a drug addict. The only obstacle to a seamless transition into his future is dropping Mom off at the center where she will enter rehab, but a glitch in the system forces them off to enlist the help of an unlikely ally, her drug dealer Sprinkles. The day spirals downhill quickly, and the hapless team must collaborate every step of the way to battle their own demons and get Eli out of the rabbit hole.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$1,641 (67.5% of total gross)
Legs:1.48 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:3 opening theaters/3 max. theaters, 1.0 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $3,660

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: August 17th, 2012 (Limited) by IFC Films
Video Release: December 11th, 2012 by Mpi Home Video
MPA Rating: R for language throughout, and drug content.
(Rating bulletin 2237, 8/22/2012)
Running Time: 87 minutes
Plot point: Addiction, Classical Music, Dysfunctional Family, Musicians, Narcotics, Rehab / Former Addict
Release detail: Early / Simultaneous Video-on-Demand release
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Strategic Motion Ventures, Armian Pictures, Blue Dog Films, Claude Dalfarra
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Aug 17, 2012 85 $1,641   3 $547   $1,641 1

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Aug 17, 2012 86 $2,432   3 $811   $2,432 1

Leading

Jesse Eisenberg    Eli
Melissa Leo    Penny Bloom
Tracy Morgan    Sprinkles

Supporting

Emma Rayne Lyle    Nicole Bloom
Sarah Ramos    Chloe
Isiah Whitlock, Jr.    Black
Stephanie March    Trish
Paul Calderon    Eduardo
Neal Huff    Dave Epstein
Jayce Bartok    Nurse Mike

Production and Technical Credits

Philip Dorling    Director
Ron Nyswaner    Director
Neda Armian    Producer
Ron Nyswaner    Producer
Claude Dal Farra    Producer
Brice Dal Farra    Producer
Lauren Munsch    Producer
Paul Prokop    Producer
Wendy Cox    Executive Producer
Peter Sterling    Executive Producer
Ben Kutchins    Director of Photography
Jane Musky    Production Designer
Colleen Sharp    Editor
Suzy Elmiger    Editor
Spencer David Hutchings    Composer
Manny Siverio    Stunt Coordinator
Jen Gatien    Associate Producer
Peter Graham    Executive Producer
Steve Hays    Executive Producer
Thomas Bouchard    Co-Executive Producer
Jeremy Newmark    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.