Rock Star (2001)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $16,991,902 | Details |
| International Box Office | $2,325,863 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $19,317,765 | |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $6,018,636 (35.4% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.82 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 88.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $38,000,000 (worldwide box office is 0.5 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 2,525 opening theaters/2,525 max. theaters, 3.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $35,905,152 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | September 7th, 2001 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Video Release: | January 22nd, 2002 by Warner Home Video |
| MPA Rating: | R for language, sexuality and some drug content |
| Running Time: | 106 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Scene in End Credits |
| Geographical setting: | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Plot point: | Big Break, Musicians, Relationships Gone Wrong, Rock 'n' Roll, Romance |
| Social setting: | On Tour |
| Subgenre: | Life Drama |
| Time period setting: | 1980s |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Warner Bros., Bel-Air Entertainment, Maysville Pictures, Robert Lawrence Productions, Inc. |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2001 | 4 | $6,018,636 | 2,525 | $2,384 | $6,018,636 | 1 | |
| Sep 14, 2001 | 10 | $3,388,545 | -44% | 2,525 | $1,342 | $11,045,383 | 2 |
| Sep 21, 2001 | 8 | $2,933,530 | -13% | 2,162 | $1,357 | $15,125,632 | 3 |
| Sep 28, 2001 | 17 | $641,668 | -78% | 1,159 | $554 | $16,552,203 | 4 |
| Oct 5, 2001 | 41 | $83,283 | -87% | 213 | $391 | $16,862,183 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2001 | 67 | $23,736 | -71% | 63 | $377 | $16,929,497 | 6 |
| Oct 19, 2001 | 78 | $11,447 | -52% | 44 | $260 | $16,949,404 | 7 |
| Oct 26, 2001 | 54 | $38,663 | +238% | 125 | $309 | $16,991,902 | 8 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2001 | 3 | $2,031,000 | 2,525 | $804 | $2,031,000 | 1 | ||
| Sep 8, 2001 | 6 | $2,450,000 | +21% | 2,525 | $970 | $4,481,000 | 2 | |
| Sep 9, 2001 | 6 | $1,537,636 | -37% | 2,525 | $609 | $6,018,636 | 3 | |
| Sep 10, 2001 | 2 | $482,747 | -69% | 2,525 | $191 | $6,501,383 | 4 | |
| Sep 11, 2001 | 3 | $287,100 | -41% | 2,525 | $114 | $6,788,483 | 5 | |
| Sep 12, 2001 | 2 | $448,457 | +56% | 2,525 | $178 | $7,236,940 | 6 | |
| Sep 13, 2001 | 2 | $418,584 | -7% | 2,525 | $166 | $7,656,838 | 7 | |
| Sep 14, 2001 | 8 | $1,040,000 | +148% | -49% | 2,525 | $412 | $8,700,000 | 8 |
| Sep 15, 2001 | 10 | $1,510,000 | +45% | -38% | 2,525 | $598 | $10,210,000 | 9 |
| Sep 16, 2001 | 9 | $880,000 | -42% | -43% | 2,525 | $349 | $11,045,383 | 10 |
| Sep 17, 2001 | 8 | $277,732 | -68% | -42% | 2,525 | $110 | $11,323,115 | 11 |
| Sep 18, 2001 | 6 | $351,756 | +27% | +23% | 2,525 | $139 | $11,674,871 | 12 |
| Sep 19, 2001 | 6 | $272,503 | -23% | -39% | 2,525 | $108 | $11,947,374 | 13 |
| Sep 20, 2001 | 7 | $244,728 | -10% | -42% | 2,525 | $97 | $12,192,102 | 14 |
| Sep 21, 2001 | 6 | $927,898 | +279% | -11% | 2,162 | $429 | $13,120,000 | 15 |
| Sep 22, 2001 | 6 | $1,470,000 | +58% | -3% | 2,162 | $680 | $14,590,000 | 16 |
| Sep 24, 2001 | 9 | $160,000 | -42% | 2,162 | $74 | $15,286,000 | 18 | |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 8 | $296,000 | +85% | -16% | 2,162 | $137 | $15,582,000 | 19 |
| Sep 26, 2001 | 10 | $176,000 | -41% | -35% | 2,162 | $81 | $15,758,000 | 20 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2001 | 4 | $7,656,838 | 2,525 | $3,032 | $7,656,838 | 1 | |
| Sep 14, 2001 | 9 | $4,535,264 | -41% | 2,525 | $1,796 | $12,192,102 | 2 |
| Sep 21, 2001 | 8 | $3,718,433 | -18% | 2,162 | $1,720 | $15,910,535 | 3 |
| Sep 28, 2001 | 17 | $868,365 | -77% | 1,159 | $749 | $16,778,900 | 4 |
| Oct 5, 2001 | 39 | $126,861 | -85% | 213 | $596 | $16,905,761 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2001 | 65 | $32,196 | -75% | 63 | $511 | $16,937,957 | 6 |
| Oct 19, 2001 | 82 | $15,282 | -53% | 44 | $347 | $16,953,239 | 7 |
| Oct 26, 2001 | 65 | $38,663 | +153% | 125 | $309 | $16,991,902 | 8 |
Leading
| Mark Wahlberg | Chris Cole | |
| Jennifer Aniston | Emily Poule |
Supporting
| Jason Flemyng | Bobby Bears - Lead Singer, Steel Dragon | |
| Timothy Olyphant | Rob - Guitarist, Blood Pollution | |
| Timothy Spall | Mats - Road Manager, Steel Dragon | |
| Dominic West | Kirk Cuddy - Guitarist, Steel Dragon | |
| Matthew Glave | Joe Cole | |
| Beth Grant | Mrs. Cole | |
| Dagmara Dominczyk | Tania - Public Relations, Steel Dragon | |
| Jason Bonham | A.C. - Drummer, Steel Dragon | |
| Blas Elias | Donny - Drummer, Blood Pollution | |
| Stephan Jenkins | Bradley | |
| Jeff Pilson | Jorgen - Bassist, Steel Dragon | |
| Brian Vander Ark | Ricki - Bassist, Blood Pollution | |
| Michael Shamus Wiles | Mr. Cole | |
| Zakk Wylde | Ghode - Guitarist, Steel Dragon | |
| Heidi Mark | Kirk's Wife | |
| Nick Catanese | Xander Cummins - Guitarist, Blood Pollution | |
| Carey Lessard | Nina | |
| Kristin Willits | Samantha | |
| Jamie Williams | Mason Bell | |
| Keith Loneker | Roadie #1 | |
| Sami Reed | Amber | |
| Kara Zediker | Marci | |
| Colleen Ann Fitzpatrick/Vitamin C* | Fan | |
| Kevin Ryder | Cream Reporter | |
| Gene Baxter | Melody-Maker Reporter | |
| Gregory Hinton | Bouncer | |
| Sonya Stephens | Nurse | |
| Neil Zlozower | Photographer | |
| Kirk Enochs | Fan #1 | |
| Myles Kennedy | Thor | |
| Rachel Hunter | A.C.'s Wife | |
| Carrie Stevens | Ghode's Wife | |
| Amy Rolle | Jorgen's Wife | |
| William Martin Brennan | Office Worker | |
| Lorna Scott | Mrs. Andrews | |
| Ralph Saenz | Auditioning Singer | |
| Jennifer Rovero | Topless Cutie #1 | |
| Natalie Raynes | Topless Cutie #2 | |
| Jamal Weathers | Scalper | |
| Hailie Brennand | Two-Year Old Girl | |
| Eric Weinstein | Roadie #2 | |
| Jamie White | MTV Veejay | |
| Jeffrey Wetzel | Metal Head | |
| Fredrick Kowalo | Guitar Tech | |
| Jennifer Uilani Warren | Girl with P-Pass |
Production and Technical Credits
| Stephen Herek | Director | |
| Robert Lawrence | Producer | |
| Toby Jaffe | Producer | |
| John Stockwell | Screenwriter | |
| Steven Reuther | Executive Producer | |
| George Clooney | Executive Producer | |
| Mike Ockrent | Executive Producer | |
| Ueli Steiger | Director of Photography | |
| Mayne Berke | Production Designer | |
| Trudy Ship | Editor | |
| Michael Fottrell | Co-Producer | |
| Trevor Rabin | Composer | |
| Jeffrey Wetzel | Assistant Director | |
| David Ellis | Second Unit Director | |
| Paul Moen | Unit Production Manager | |
| Caty Maxey | Art Director-Supervisor | |
| Richard Schreiber | Art Director | |
| Casey Hallenbeck | Set Decorator | |
| Sandi Sissel | Second Unit Camera | |
| Aggie Guerard Rodgers | Costume Designer | |
| Bruce Ericksen | Costume Supervisor | |
| Petur Hliddal | Sound Mixer | |
| Gregory H. Watkins | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Kevin E. Carpenter | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Robert Schaper | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Tim Chau | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| Donald J. Malouf | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| Carmen Hocson Baker* | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| Jim Brookshire | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Doug Jackson | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Odin Benitez | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Michael Jonascu | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Nancy Macleod | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Albert Gasser | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Robert Schaper | Supervising Music Editor | |
| Brent Brooks | Music Editor | |
| Michael Mills | Make up | |
| Voni Hinkle | Hairstylist | |
| Budd Carr | Music Supervisor | |
| Steven Plunkett | Song Writer-"Colorful" | |
| Peter Beckett | Song Writer-"Colorful" | |
| Brian Lee Vander Ark* | Song Writer | |
| Sharon Bialy | Casting Director | |
| Brad Martin | Stunt Coordinator | |
| Jeanette Surga | Scoring Music Editor |
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.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $6,018,636 (35.4% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.82 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 88.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $38,000,000 (worldwide box office is 0.5 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 2,525 opening theaters/2,525 max. theaters, 3.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $35,905,152 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | September 7th, 2001 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Video Release: | January 22nd, 2002 by Warner Home Video |
| MPA Rating: | R for language, sexuality and some drug content |
| Running Time: | 106 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Scene in End Credits |
| Geographical setting: | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Plot point: | Big Break, Musicians, Relationships Gone Wrong, Rock 'n' Roll, Romance |
| Social setting: | On Tour |
| Subgenre: | Life Drama |
| Time period setting: | 1980s |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Warner Bros., Bel-Air Entertainment, Maysville Pictures, Robert Lawrence Productions, Inc. |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2001 | 4 | $6,018,636 | 2,525 | $2,384 | $6,018,636 | 1 | |
| Sep 14, 2001 | 10 | $3,388,545 | -44% | 2,525 | $1,342 | $11,045,383 | 2 |
| Sep 21, 2001 | 8 | $2,933,530 | -13% | 2,162 | $1,357 | $15,125,632 | 3 |
| Sep 28, 2001 | 17 | $641,668 | -78% | 1,159 | $554 | $16,552,203 | 4 |
| Oct 5, 2001 | 41 | $83,283 | -87% | 213 | $391 | $16,862,183 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2001 | 67 | $23,736 | -71% | 63 | $377 | $16,929,497 | 6 |
| Oct 19, 2001 | 78 | $11,447 | -52% | 44 | $260 | $16,949,404 | 7 |
| Oct 26, 2001 | 54 | $38,663 | +238% | 125 | $309 | $16,991,902 | 8 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2001 | 3 | $2,031,000 | 2,525 | $804 | $2,031,000 | 1 | ||
| Sep 8, 2001 | 6 | $2,450,000 | +21% | 2,525 | $970 | $4,481,000 | 2 | |
| Sep 9, 2001 | 6 | $1,537,636 | -37% | 2,525 | $609 | $6,018,636 | 3 | |
| Sep 10, 2001 | 2 | $482,747 | -69% | 2,525 | $191 | $6,501,383 | 4 | |
| Sep 11, 2001 | 3 | $287,100 | -41% | 2,525 | $114 | $6,788,483 | 5 | |
| Sep 12, 2001 | 2 | $448,457 | +56% | 2,525 | $178 | $7,236,940 | 6 | |
| Sep 13, 2001 | 2 | $418,584 | -7% | 2,525 | $166 | $7,656,838 | 7 | |
| Sep 14, 2001 | 8 | $1,040,000 | +148% | -49% | 2,525 | $412 | $8,700,000 | 8 |
| Sep 15, 2001 | 10 | $1,510,000 | +45% | -38% | 2,525 | $598 | $10,210,000 | 9 |
| Sep 16, 2001 | 9 | $880,000 | -42% | -43% | 2,525 | $349 | $11,045,383 | 10 |
| Sep 17, 2001 | 8 | $277,732 | -68% | -42% | 2,525 | $110 | $11,323,115 | 11 |
| Sep 18, 2001 | 6 | $351,756 | +27% | +23% | 2,525 | $139 | $11,674,871 | 12 |
| Sep 19, 2001 | 6 | $272,503 | -23% | -39% | 2,525 | $108 | $11,947,374 | 13 |
| Sep 20, 2001 | 7 | $244,728 | -10% | -42% | 2,525 | $97 | $12,192,102 | 14 |
| Sep 21, 2001 | 6 | $927,898 | +279% | -11% | 2,162 | $429 | $13,120,000 | 15 |
| Sep 22, 2001 | 6 | $1,470,000 | +58% | -3% | 2,162 | $680 | $14,590,000 | 16 |
| Sep 24, 2001 | 9 | $160,000 | -42% | 2,162 | $74 | $15,286,000 | 18 | |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 8 | $296,000 | +85% | -16% | 2,162 | $137 | $15,582,000 | 19 |
| Sep 26, 2001 | 10 | $176,000 | -41% | -35% | 2,162 | $81 | $15,758,000 | 20 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2001 | 4 | $7,656,838 | 2,525 | $3,032 | $7,656,838 | 1 | |
| Sep 14, 2001 | 9 | $4,535,264 | -41% | 2,525 | $1,796 | $12,192,102 | 2 |
| Sep 21, 2001 | 8 | $3,718,433 | -18% | 2,162 | $1,720 | $15,910,535 | 3 |
| Sep 28, 2001 | 17 | $868,365 | -77% | 1,159 | $749 | $16,778,900 | 4 |
| Oct 5, 2001 | 39 | $126,861 | -85% | 213 | $596 | $16,905,761 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2001 | 65 | $32,196 | -75% | 63 | $511 | $16,937,957 | 6 |
| Oct 19, 2001 | 82 | $15,282 | -53% | 44 | $347 | $16,953,239 | 7 |
| Oct 26, 2001 | 65 | $38,663 | +153% | 125 | $309 | $16,991,902 | 8 |
Leading
| Mark Wahlberg | Chris Cole | |
| Jennifer Aniston | Emily Poule |
Supporting
| Jason Flemyng | Bobby Bears - Lead Singer, Steel Dragon | |
| Timothy Olyphant | Rob - Guitarist, Blood Pollution | |
| Timothy Spall | Mats - Road Manager, Steel Dragon | |
| Dominic West | Kirk Cuddy - Guitarist, Steel Dragon | |
| Matthew Glave | Joe Cole | |
| Beth Grant | Mrs. Cole | |
| Dagmara Dominczyk | Tania - Public Relations, Steel Dragon | |
| Jason Bonham | A.C. - Drummer, Steel Dragon | |
| Blas Elias | Donny - Drummer, Blood Pollution | |
| Stephan Jenkins | Bradley | |
| Jeff Pilson | Jorgen - Bassist, Steel Dragon | |
| Brian Vander Ark | Ricki - Bassist, Blood Pollution | |
| Michael Shamus Wiles | Mr. Cole | |
| Zakk Wylde | Ghode - Guitarist, Steel Dragon | |
| Heidi Mark | Kirk's Wife | |
| Nick Catanese | Xander Cummins - Guitarist, Blood Pollution | |
| Carey Lessard | Nina | |
| Kristin Willits | Samantha | |
| Jamie Williams | Mason Bell | |
| Keith Loneker | Roadie #1 | |
| Sami Reed | Amber | |
| Kara Zediker | Marci | |
| Colleen Ann Fitzpatrick/Vitamin C* | Fan | |
| Kevin Ryder | Cream Reporter | |
| Gene Baxter | Melody-Maker Reporter | |
| Gregory Hinton | Bouncer | |
| Sonya Stephens | Nurse | |
| Neil Zlozower | Photographer | |
| Kirk Enochs | Fan #1 | |
| Myles Kennedy | Thor | |
| Rachel Hunter | A.C.'s Wife | |
| Carrie Stevens | Ghode's Wife | |
| Amy Rolle | Jorgen's Wife | |
| William Martin Brennan | Office Worker | |
| Lorna Scott | Mrs. Andrews | |
| Ralph Saenz | Auditioning Singer | |
| Jennifer Rovero | Topless Cutie #1 | |
| Natalie Raynes | Topless Cutie #2 | |
| Jamal Weathers | Scalper | |
| Hailie Brennand | Two-Year Old Girl | |
| Eric Weinstein | Roadie #2 | |
| Jamie White | MTV Veejay | |
| Jeffrey Wetzel | Metal Head | |
| Fredrick Kowalo | Guitar Tech | |
| Jennifer Uilani Warren | Girl with P-Pass |
Production and Technical Credits
| Stephen Herek | Director | |
| Robert Lawrence | Producer | |
| Toby Jaffe | Producer | |
| John Stockwell | Screenwriter | |
| Steven Reuther | Executive Producer | |
| George Clooney | Executive Producer | |
| Mike Ockrent | Executive Producer | |
| Ueli Steiger | Director of Photography | |
| Mayne Berke | Production Designer | |
| Trudy Ship | Editor | |
| Michael Fottrell | Co-Producer | |
| Trevor Rabin | Composer | |
| Jeffrey Wetzel | Assistant Director | |
| David Ellis | Second Unit Director | |
| Paul Moen | Unit Production Manager | |
| Caty Maxey | Art Director-Supervisor | |
| Richard Schreiber | Art Director | |
| Casey Hallenbeck | Set Decorator | |
| Sandi Sissel | Second Unit Camera | |
| Aggie Guerard Rodgers | Costume Designer | |
| Bruce Ericksen | Costume Supervisor | |
| Petur Hliddal | Sound Mixer | |
| Gregory H. Watkins | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Kevin E. Carpenter | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Robert Schaper | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Tim Chau | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| Donald J. Malouf | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| Carmen Hocson Baker* | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| Jim Brookshire | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Doug Jackson | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Odin Benitez | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Michael Jonascu | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Nancy Macleod | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Albert Gasser | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Robert Schaper | Supervising Music Editor | |
| Brent Brooks | Music Editor | |
| Michael Mills | Make up | |
| Voni Hinkle | Hairstylist | |
| Budd Carr | Music Supervisor | |
| Steven Plunkett | Song Writer-"Colorful" | |
| Peter Beckett | Song Writer-"Colorful" | |
| Brian Lee Vander Ark* | Song Writer | |
| Sharon Bialy | Casting Director | |
| Brad Martin | Stunt Coordinator | |
| Jeanette Surga | Scoring Music Editor |
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.