Rubber (2011)

Rubber poster
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $100,370Details
International Box Office $580,544Details
Worldwide Box Office $680,914
Further financial details...

Synopsis

The story of Robert, an inanimate tire that has been abandoned in the desert, and suddenly and inexplicably comes to life. As Robert roams the bleak landscape, he discovers that he possesses terrifying telepathic powers that give him the ability to destroy anything he wishes without having to move. At first content to prey on small desert creatures and various discarded objects, his attention soon turns to humans, especially a beautiful and mysterious woman who crosses his path. Leaving a swath of destruction across the desert landscape, Robert becomes a chaotic force to be reckoned with, and truly a movie villain for the ages.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$16,346 (16.3% of total gross)
Legs:6.14 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:14.7% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$500,000 (worldwide box office is 1.4 times production budget)
Theater counts:5 opening theaters/15 max. theaters, 5.3 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $136,432

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 12,701-12,800) 12,768 $100,370
All Time International Box Office (Rank 12,401-12,500) 12,417 $580,544
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 16,801-16,900) 16,830 $680,914
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 4,601-4,700) 4,683 $100,370
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,401-4,500) 4,440 $100,370
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,501-2,600) 2,587 $580,544
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,101 $680,914

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: April 1st, 2011 (Limited) by Magnet Pictures
Video Release: June 7th, 2011 by Magnolia Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R for some violent images and language.
(Rating bulletin 2159, 2/16/2011)
Running Time: 84 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Krrish
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Keywords: Killer Inanimate Objects, Serial Killer, Psychics, Breaking the Fourth Wall, Prologue, Cult Movie, Spoof, Reincarnation, Epilogue, Digital Cinematography, Horror Comedy
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Black Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Fantasy
Production Countries: France
Languages: English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 12,701-12,800) 12,768 $100,370
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 12,101-12,200) 12,129 $136,432
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 11,701-11,800) 11,795 $100,370
Top 2011 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 301-400) 350 $100,370
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 4,601-4,700) 4,683 $100,370
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 4,701-4,800) 4,702 $136,432
Top 2011 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 185 $100,370
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 6,301-6,400) 6,392 $100,370
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 11,201-11,300) 11,261 $100,370
All Time Domestic Box Office for Fantasy Movies (Rank 601-700) 642 $100,370
All Time Domestic Box Office for Black Comedy Movies (Rank 201-300) 218 $100,370
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,401-4,500) 4,440 $100,370
All Time Domestic Box Office for Magnet Pictures Movies 8 $100,370

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 1, 2011 67 $16,346   5 $3,269   $16,346 1
Apr 8, 2011 75 $7,607 -53% 5 $1,521   $32,940 2
Apr 15, 2011 71 $8,256 +9% 8 $1,032   $45,904 3
Apr 22, 2011 99 $2,450 -70% 8 $306   $51,587 4
Apr 29, 2011 67 $11,133 +354% 12 $928   $64,675 5
May 6, 2011 85 $6,005 -46% 15 $400   $75,369 6
May 13, 2011 94 $3,588 -40% 8 $449   $80,140 7
May 20, 2011 102 $2,030 -43% 6 $338   $82,788 8
May 27, 2011 76 $4,307 +112% 5 $861   $88,094 9
Jun 3, 2011 85 $2,001 -54% 4 $500   $91,235 10
Jun 10, 2011 72 $5,450 +172% 4 $1,363   $98,017 11

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
May 30, 2011 81 $492     5 $98   $88,586 60

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 1, 2011 66 $25,333   5 $5,067   $25,333 1
Apr 8, 2011 75 $12,315 -51% 5 $2,463   $37,648 2
Apr 15, 2011 73 $11,489 -7% 8 $1,436   $49,137 3
Apr 22, 2011 96 $4,405 -62% 8 $551   $53,542 4
Apr 29, 2011 72 $15,822 +259% 12 $1,319   $69,364 5
May 6, 2011 92 $7,188 -55% 15 $479   $76,552 6
May 13, 2011 101 $4,206 -41% 8 $526   $80,758 7
May 20, 2011 108 $3,029 -28% 6 $505   $83,787 8
May 27, 2011 77 $5,447 +80% 5 $1,089   $89,234 9
Jun 3, 2011 90 $3,333 -39% 4 $833   $92,567 10
Jun 10, 2011 76 $7,803 +134% 4 $1,951   $100,370 11

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 12,401-12,500) 12,417 $580,544
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 11,301-11,400) 11,342 $580,544
All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 6,901-7,000) 6,941 $580,544
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 10,301-10,400) 10,378 $580,544
All Time International Box Office for Fantasy Movies (Rank 601-700) 669 $580,544
All Time International Box Office for Black Comedy Movies (Rank 101-200) 125 $580,544
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,501-2,600) 2,587 $580,544
All Time International Box Office for Magnet Pictures Movies 13 $580,544

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 16,801-16,900) 16,830 $680,914
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 15,401-15,500) 15,499 $680,914
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 9,201-9,300) 9,226 $680,914
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 14,301-14,400) 14,353 $680,914
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Fantasy Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 902 $680,914
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Black Comedy Movies (Rank 201-300) 222 $680,914
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,101 $680,914
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Magnet Pictures Movies 13 $680,914

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

Roxane Mesquida    Sheila

Supporting Cast

Stephen Spinella    Lieutnant Chad
Jack Plotnick    Accountant
Wings Hauser    Man in Wheelchair

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

Production and Technical Credits

Quentin Dupieux    Director
Quentin Dupieux    Screenwriter

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for June 14th, 2011

June 13th, 2011

It's actually a rather busy week for DVD / Blu-ray releases, at least for the summertime, with four first run releases coming out. Granted, those four films averaged just 21% positive reviews, so it is certainly a matter of quantity over quality. Unfortunately, the quantity of first run releases appears to have scared away quality alternatives and there are not a lot of top notch releases. There are a few that are with picking up, some of which are for limited audiences, but as far as Pick of the Week contenders go, there are none. However, True Blood: Season Three arrived late, and I'm giving the Pick of the Week honor to the Blu-ray. More...

Featured Blu-ray / DVD Review: Rubber

June 13th, 2011

Rubber opened in limited release with reviews that were good, but not great. It's opening weekend per theater average was on the low side, while it collapsed pretty quickly after that. Will it find a more receptive audience on the home market? Or is becoming a minor cult film the best it can hope for? More...

Four Hops to the Top of the Per Theater Chart

April 5th, 2011

The Four Times led a group of three films that topped the $10,000 mark on the per theater chart this week with $16,192 in its lone theater. My Perestroika was next with $13,498, also in one theater. Meanwhile, the overall box office leader, Hop, was the final member of the $10,000 club with an average of $10,490. More...

These are Limited Releases?

April 1st, 2011

Normally limited releases open in only a couple theaters and even six theaters is quite a lot compared to the average. However, this weekend, we have a film opening in nearly a dozen theaters, another opening in a few dozen theaters, and even one opening in more than 100 theaters. It's always risky to open a film in that many theaters, and to make matters worse, most of the films opening in limited release this week are not earning spectacular reviews. But let's hope we have continued success on the limited release front. More...


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Synopsis

The story of Robert, an inanimate tire that has been abandoned in the desert, and suddenly and inexplicably comes to life. As Robert roams the bleak landscape, he discovers that he possesses terrifying telepathic powers that give him the ability to destroy anything he wishes without having to move. At first content to prey on small desert creatures and various discarded objects, his attention soon turns to humans, especially a beautiful and mysterious woman who crosses his path. Leaving a swath of destruction across the desert landscape, Robert becomes a chaotic force to be reckoned with, and truly a movie villain for the ages.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$16,346 (16.3% of total gross)
Legs:6.14 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:14.7% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$500,000 (worldwide box office is 1.4 times production budget)
Theater counts:5 opening theaters/15 max. theaters, 5.3 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $136,432

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 12,701-12,800) 12,768 $100,370
All Time International Box Office (Rank 12,401-12,500) 12,417 $580,544
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 16,801-16,900) 16,830 $680,914
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 4,601-4,700) 4,683 $100,370
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,401-4,500) 4,440 $100,370
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,501-2,600) 2,587 $580,544
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,101 $680,914

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: April 1st, 2011 (Limited) by Magnet Pictures
Video Release: June 7th, 2011 by Magnolia Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R for some violent images and language.
(Rating bulletin 2159, 2/16/2011)
Running Time: 84 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Krrish
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Killer Inanimate Objects, Serial Killer, Psychics, Breaking the Fourth Wall, Prologue, Cult Movie, Spoof, Reincarnation, Epilogue, Digital Cinematography, Horror Comedy
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Black Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Fantasy
Production Countries: France
Languages: English

Leading Cast

Roxane Mesquida    Sheila

Supporting Cast

Stephen Spinella    Lieutnant Chad
Jack Plotnick    Accountant
Wings Hauser    Man in Wheelchair

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

Production and Technical Credits

Quentin Dupieux    Director
Quentin Dupieux    Screenwriter

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for June 14th, 2011

June 13th, 2011

It's actually a rather busy week for DVD / Blu-ray releases, at least for the summertime, with four first run releases coming out. Granted, those four films averaged just 21% positive reviews, so it is certainly a matter of quantity over quality. Unfortunately, the quantity of first run releases appears to have scared away quality alternatives and there are not a lot of top notch releases. There are a few that are with picking up, some of which are for limited audiences, but as far as Pick of the Week contenders go, there are none. However, True Blood: Season Three arrived late, and I'm giving the Pick of the Week honor to the Blu-ray. More...

Featured Blu-ray / DVD Review: Rubber

June 13th, 2011

Rubber opened in limited release with reviews that were good, but not great. It's opening weekend per theater average was on the low side, while it collapsed pretty quickly after that. Will it find a more receptive audience on the home market? Or is becoming a minor cult film the best it can hope for? More...

Four Hops to the Top of the Per Theater Chart

April 5th, 2011

The Four Times led a group of three films that topped the $10,000 mark on the per theater chart this week with $16,192 in its lone theater. My Perestroika was next with $13,498, also in one theater. Meanwhile, the overall box office leader, Hop, was the final member of the $10,000 club with an average of $10,490. More...

These are Limited Releases?

April 1st, 2011

Normally limited releases open in only a couple theaters and even six theaters is quite a lot compared to the average. However, this weekend, we have a film opening in nearly a dozen theaters, another opening in a few dozen theaters, and even one opening in more than 100 theaters. It's always risky to open a film in that many theaters, and to make matters worse, most of the films opening in limited release this week are not earning spectacular reviews. But let's hope we have continued success on the limited release front. More...

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 12,701-12,800) 12,768 $100,370
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 12,101-12,200) 12,129 $136,432
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 11,701-11,800) 11,795 $100,370
Top 2011 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 301-400) 350 $100,370
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 4,601-4,700) 4,683 $100,370
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 4,701-4,800) 4,702 $136,432
Top 2011 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 185 $100,370
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 6,301-6,400) 6,392 $100,370
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 11,201-11,300) 11,261 $100,370
All Time Domestic Box Office for Fantasy Movies (Rank 601-700) 642 $100,370
All Time Domestic Box Office for Black Comedy Movies (Rank 201-300) 218 $100,370
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,401-4,500) 4,440 $100,370
All Time Domestic Box Office for Magnet Pictures Movies 8 $100,370

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 1, 2011 67 $16,346   5 $3,269   $16,346 1
Apr 8, 2011 75 $7,607 -53% 5 $1,521   $32,940 2
Apr 15, 2011 71 $8,256 +9% 8 $1,032   $45,904 3
Apr 22, 2011 99 $2,450 -70% 8 $306   $51,587 4
Apr 29, 2011 67 $11,133 +354% 12 $928   $64,675 5
May 6, 2011 85 $6,005 -46% 15 $400   $75,369 6
May 13, 2011 94 $3,588 -40% 8 $449   $80,140 7
May 20, 2011 102 $2,030 -43% 6 $338   $82,788 8
May 27, 2011 76 $4,307 +112% 5 $861   $88,094 9
Jun 3, 2011 85 $2,001 -54% 4 $500   $91,235 10
Jun 10, 2011 72 $5,450 +172% 4 $1,363   $98,017 11

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
May 30, 2011 81 $492     5 $98   $88,586 60

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 1, 2011 66 $25,333   5 $5,067   $25,333 1
Apr 8, 2011 75 $12,315 -51% 5 $2,463   $37,648 2
Apr 15, 2011 73 $11,489 -7% 8 $1,436   $49,137 3
Apr 22, 2011 96 $4,405 -62% 8 $551   $53,542 4
Apr 29, 2011 72 $15,822 +259% 12 $1,319   $69,364 5
May 6, 2011 92 $7,188 -55% 15 $479   $76,552 6
May 13, 2011 101 $4,206 -41% 8 $526   $80,758 7
May 20, 2011 108 $3,029 -28% 6 $505   $83,787 8
May 27, 2011 77 $5,447 +80% 5 $1,089   $89,234 9
Jun 3, 2011 90 $3,333 -39% 4 $833   $92,567 10
Jun 10, 2011 76 $7,803 +134% 4 $1,951   $100,370 11

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 12,401-12,500) 12,417 $580,544
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 11,301-11,400) 11,342 $580,544
All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 6,901-7,000) 6,941 $580,544
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 10,301-10,400) 10,378 $580,544
All Time International Box Office for Fantasy Movies (Rank 601-700) 669 $580,544
All Time International Box Office for Black Comedy Movies (Rank 101-200) 125 $580,544
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,501-2,600) 2,587 $580,544
All Time International Box Office for Magnet Pictures Movies 13 $580,544

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 16,801-16,900) 16,830 $680,914
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 15,401-15,500) 15,499 $680,914
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 9,201-9,300) 9,226 $680,914
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 14,301-14,400) 14,353 $680,914
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Fantasy Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 902 $680,914
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Black Comedy Movies (Rank 201-300) 222 $680,914
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,101 $680,914
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Magnet Pictures Movies 13 $680,914

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.