The Skeleton Twins (2014)

The Skeleton Twins poster
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $5,284,309Details
International Box Office $512,883Details
Worldwide Box Office $5,797,192
Home Market Performance
Est. Domestic DVD Sales $386,123 Details
Est. Domestic Blu-ray Sales $164,648 Details
Total Est. Domestic Video Sales $550,771
Further financial details...

Synopsis

When estranged twins Maggie and Milo feel they’re at the end of their ropes, an unexpected reunion forces them to confront why their lives went so wrong. As the twins reconnect, they realize the key to fixing their lives may just lie in repairing their relationship.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$380,691 (7.2% of total gross)
Legs:4.29 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:91.2% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$1,000,000 (worldwide box office is 5.8 times production budget)
Theater counts:15 opening theaters/461 max. theaters, 3.6 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $6,972,439

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists


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Amazon VOD:Amazon
iTunes:iTunes
Google Play:Google Play
Vudu:Vudu, Vudu

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: September 12th, 2014 (Limited) by Lionsgate/Roadside Attractions
Video Release: December 16th, 2014 by Lionsgate Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R for language, some sexuality and drug use.
(Rating bulletin 2327, 6/17/2014)
Running Time: 92 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Fruitvale Station
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Keywords: Twins, Sibling Rivalry, Suicide, Dysfunctional Family, LGBTQ+, Infidelity, Suicide Attempt, Depression, You Can't Go Home Again, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent, Digital Cinematography, Sundance Film Festival 2014, Family Drama
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Venture 4th, Duplass Brothers
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Top 2014 Theater Average 36 $25,379 Sep 12, 2014 3

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 12, 2014 25 $380,691   15 $25,379   $380,691 1
Sep 19, 2014 - $432,031 +13% 49 $8,817   $937,901 2
Sep 26, 2014 11 $1,231,842 +185% 385 $3,200   $2,323,837 3
Oct 3, 2014 15 $714,492 -42% 461 $1,550   $3,520,502 4
Oct 10, 2014 19 $423,381 -41% 268 $1,580   $4,227,442 5
Oct 17, 2014 24 $274,356 -35% 159 $1,726   $4,702,023 6
Oct 24, 2014 32 $123,118 -55% 102 $1,207   $4,928,054 7
Oct 31, 2014 31 $99,697 -19% 93 $1,072   $5,074,074 8
Nov 7, 2014 46 $45,113 -55% 51 $885   $5,158,985 9
Nov 14, 2014 52 $26,411 -41% 31 $852   $5,206,391 10
Nov 21, 2014 46 $20,899 -21% 30 $697   $5,244,617 11
Nov 28, 2014 55 $9,936 -52% 15 $662   $5,263,969 12
Dec 5, 2014 66 $5,189 -48% 9 $577   $5,273,920 13
Dec 12, 2014 67 $2,874 -45% 8 $359   $5,279,678 14
Dec 19, 2014 66 $1,766 -39% 3 $589   $5,283,379 15

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Sep 12, 2014 - $100,000     15 $6,667   $100,000 1
Nov 14, 2014 - $7,979     31 $257   $5,187,959 64
Nov 15, 2014 - $10,997 +38%   31 $355   $5,198,956 65
Nov 16, 2014 - $7,435 -32%   31 $240   $5,206,391 66

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 12, 2014 25 $505,870   15 $33,725   $505,870 1
Sep 19, 2014 19 $593,027 +17% 49 $12,103   $1,098,897 2
Sep 26, 2014 11 $1,707,113 +188% 385 $4,434   $2,806,010 3
Oct 3, 2014 15 $1,004,953 -41% 361 $2,784   $3,810,963 4
Oct 10, 2014 19 $623,606 -38% 268 $2,327   $4,427,667 5
Oct 17, 2014 25 $377,269 -40% 159 $2,373   $4,804,936 6
Oct 24, 2014 33 $169,441 -55% 102 $1,661   $4,974,377 7
Oct 31, 2014 35 $139,495 -18% 93 $1,500   $5,113,872 8
Nov 7, 2014 46 $66,108 -53% 51 $1,296   $5,179,980 9
Nov 14, 2014 51 $43,738 -34% 31 $1,411   $5,223,718 10
Nov 21, 2014 51 $30,315 -31% 30 $1,011   $5,254,033 11
Nov 28, 2014 60 $14,698 -52% 15 $980   $5,268,731 12
Dec 5, 2014 66 $8,073 -45% 9 $897   $5,276,804 13
Dec 12, 2014 71 $4,809 -40% 8 $601   $5,281,613 14
Dec 19, 2014 75 $2,696 -44% 3 $899   $5,284,309 15

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

Bill Hader    Milo Dean
Kristen Wiig    Maggie Dean

Supporting Cast

Luke Wilson    Lance
Ty Burrell    Rich
Boyd Holbrook    Billy
Joanna Gleason    Judy
Kathleen Rose Perkins    Carlie
Adriane Lenox    Dr. Linda Essex
Sydney Lucas    Young Maggie
Eddie Schweighardt    Young Milo
Paul Castro, Jr.    Eric
Benjamin McGowan    Cullen
Jennifer Smith    Bar Woman
Genevieve Adams    Store Manager
Truck Hudson    Security Officer
Cliff Moylan    Police Officer

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

Production and Technical Credits

Craig Johnson    Director
Craig Johnson    Screenwriter
Mark Heyman    Screenwriter
Stephanie Langhoff    Producer
Jennifer Lee    Producer
Jacob Pechenik    Producer
Mark Duplass    Executive Producer
Jay Duplass    Executive Producer
Jared Ian Goldman    Executive Producer
Ola Maslik    Production Designer
Jennifer Lee    Editor
Nathan Larson    Composer
Reed Morano    Director of Photography

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for December 16th, 2014

December 16th, 2014

It is getting very close to Christmas and while this means there are more and more people shopping, it also means the new releases are less likely to stand out in a sea of sales. The biggest release of the week is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, which is coming out on a 3D Blu-ray Combo Pack. However, it is also one of the worst big releases of the year. There are some releases that are contenders for Pick of the week, including Extant: Season 1 on DVD or Blu-ray, Tootsie on Blu-ray, and The Americans: Season 2 on DVD. In the end, I went with The Skeleton Twins on Blu-ray. More...

Featured Blu-ray / DVD Review: The Skeleton Twins

December 16th, 2014

The Skeleton Twins is the fifth film I reviewed this week and it is the only one that earned impressive reviews. This does raise expectations, but is that a mistake? Or does this film truly deserve the critical praise it has received? More...

Per Theater Chart: Birdman has the Skies to Himself

November 5th, 2014

Birdman poster

For the third weekend in a row, Birdman led the per theater chart. In fact, this week it was the only one in the $10,000 club earning an average of $10,348 in 231 screens. At this point, the film has already earned some measure of mainstream success, while it still has room to grow. More...

Per Theater Chart: Whiplash has a Saintly Opening

October 15th, 2014

St. Vincent poster

There were a trio of new limited releases topping the per theater chart, led by St. Vincent with an average of $27,470 in four theaters. Whiplash was close behind with an average of $22,565 in six theaters. The final film in the $10,000 club was Awake: The Life of Yogananda with an opening of $18,885 in one theater. More...

Per Theater Chart: Wide Releases are Keepin' On

October 7th, 2014

Keep On Keepin' On poster

Keep On Keepin' On had the best weekend of its run earning an average of $13,291 in two theaters. Gone Girl earned an average of $12,446 in just over 3,000 theaters. Annabelle was very close behind with an average of $11,659 in close to 3,200 theaters. More...

Per Theater Chart: Proud Result for Not Cool

October 1st, 2014

Not Cool poster

There were only three films in the $10,000 club and it was a holdover leading the way. Not Cool pulled in $24,964 in one theater for a two-weekend total of $35,688. The best new release was Pride with an average of $13,662 in six theaters. The final film in the $10,000 club was also the number one film on the overall box office, The Equalizer, with an average of $10,549. More...

Weekend Estimates: Maze Runner Boosts Box Office

September 21st, 2014

The Maze Runner poster

The Maze Runner will be the first film to top $30 million at the box office in six weeks, bringing a welcome boost to the industry at the beginning of the Fall season. With $32.5 million projected for the weekend, and overall positive reviews, Fox could have a modest new franchise on its hands. Things look less rosy for the weekend’s other wide releases. A Walk Among the Tombstones will have a disappointing debut around $13 million—the worst result for a wide release starring Liam Neeson since K-19: The Widowmaker back in 2002, or, if one takes inflation into account, the 1998 version of Les Miserables. This is Where I Leave You lands with a projected $11.86 million, and reviews that aren’t good enough to give it much hope of redemption via word of mouth. More...

Per Theater Chart: Skeletons Eat Their Fill

September 17th, 2014

The Skeleton Twins poster

There were a number of films in the $10,000 club this weekend, led by The Skeleton Twins, which earned an average of $25,379 in 15 theaters. The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby was next up with an average of $19,295 in four theaters. Both of these films have lots of room to expand. My Old Lady also did well with an average of $11,335 in 11 theaters, which is more impressive, because it was a Wednesday release. On the other hand, its reviews are merely good and likely not good enough to thrive in limited release. No Good Deed was right behind with an average of $11,150 in nearly 2,200 theaters. More...

Weekend Estimates: No Good Deed Enjoys Surprise Win

September 14th, 2014

No Good Deed poster

Movie fans are ignoring the critics this weekend and turning out in big numbers to see No Good Deed. The thriller, starring Idris Elba and Taraji P. Henson will easily win the weekend with an estimated $24.5 million, in spite of earning only 17% positive reviews from critics. Audiences are giving the film a 71% positive score so far, which represents a huge difference of opinion. Dolphin Tale 2, which was considered the more likely weekend winner, and is enjoying excellent reviews from critics and moviegoers alike, is under-performing at the box office and should make about $16.5 million according to Warner Bros., down from the $19.2 million opening for the first film in the franchise. More...

Limited Releases: Skeleton Key to Box Office Success

September 12th, 2014

The Skeleton Twins poster

There's a large number of limited releases, including a few that are earning good reviews and strong buzz. One of these is The Drop, but it is opening in too many theaters and I think that will hurt it at the box office. If I were to guess, The Skeleton Twins will be the biggest hit on this week's list. More...


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Synopsis

When estranged twins Maggie and Milo feel they’re at the end of their ropes, an unexpected reunion forces them to confront why their lives went so wrong. As the twins reconnect, they realize the key to fixing their lives may just lie in repairing their relationship.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$380,691 (7.2% of total gross)
Legs:4.29 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:91.2% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$1,000,000 (worldwide box office is 5.8 times production budget)
Theater counts:15 opening theaters/461 max. theaters, 3.6 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $6,972,439

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists


Watch Now On

Amazon VOD:Amazon
iTunes:iTunes
Google Play:Google Play
Vudu:Vudu, Vudu

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: September 12th, 2014 (Limited) by Lionsgate/Roadside Attractions
Video Release: December 16th, 2014 by Lionsgate Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R for language, some sexuality and drug use.
(Rating bulletin 2327, 6/17/2014)
Running Time: 92 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Fruitvale Station
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Twins, Sibling Rivalry, Suicide, Dysfunctional Family, LGBTQ+, Infidelity, Suicide Attempt, Depression, You Can't Go Home Again, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent, Digital Cinematography, Sundance Film Festival 2014, Family Drama
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Venture 4th, Duplass Brothers
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Top 2014 Theater Average 36 $25,379 Sep 12, 2014 3

Leading Cast

Bill Hader    Milo Dean
Kristen Wiig    Maggie Dean

Supporting Cast

Luke Wilson    Lance
Ty Burrell    Rich
Boyd Holbrook    Billy
Joanna Gleason    Judy
Kathleen Rose Perkins    Carlie
Adriane Lenox    Dr. Linda Essex
Sydney Lucas    Young Maggie
Eddie Schweighardt    Young Milo
Paul Castro, Jr.    Eric
Benjamin McGowan    Cullen
Jennifer Smith    Bar Woman
Genevieve Adams    Store Manager
Truck Hudson    Security Officer
Cliff Moylan    Police Officer

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

Production and Technical Credits

Craig Johnson    Director
Craig Johnson    Screenwriter
Mark Heyman    Screenwriter
Stephanie Langhoff    Producer
Jennifer Lee    Producer
Jacob Pechenik    Producer
Mark Duplass    Executive Producer
Jay Duplass    Executive Producer
Jared Ian Goldman    Executive Producer
Ola Maslik    Production Designer
Jennifer Lee    Editor
Nathan Larson    Composer
Reed Morano    Director of Photography

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for December 16th, 2014

December 16th, 2014

It is getting very close to Christmas and while this means there are more and more people shopping, it also means the new releases are less likely to stand out in a sea of sales. The biggest release of the week is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, which is coming out on a 3D Blu-ray Combo Pack. However, it is also one of the worst big releases of the year. There are some releases that are contenders for Pick of the week, including Extant: Season 1 on DVD or Blu-ray, Tootsie on Blu-ray, and The Americans: Season 2 on DVD. In the end, I went with The Skeleton Twins on Blu-ray. More...

Featured Blu-ray / DVD Review: The Skeleton Twins

December 16th, 2014

The Skeleton Twins is the fifth film I reviewed this week and it is the only one that earned impressive reviews. This does raise expectations, but is that a mistake? Or does this film truly deserve the critical praise it has received? More...

Per Theater Chart: Birdman has the Skies to Himself

November 5th, 2014

Birdman poster

For the third weekend in a row, Birdman led the per theater chart. In fact, this week it was the only one in the $10,000 club earning an average of $10,348 in 231 screens. At this point, the film has already earned some measure of mainstream success, while it still has room to grow. More...

Per Theater Chart: Whiplash has a Saintly Opening

October 15th, 2014

St. Vincent poster

There were a trio of new limited releases topping the per theater chart, led by St. Vincent with an average of $27,470 in four theaters. Whiplash was close behind with an average of $22,565 in six theaters. The final film in the $10,000 club was Awake: The Life of Yogananda with an opening of $18,885 in one theater. More...

Per Theater Chart: Wide Releases are Keepin' On

October 7th, 2014

Keep On Keepin' On poster

Keep On Keepin' On had the best weekend of its run earning an average of $13,291 in two theaters. Gone Girl earned an average of $12,446 in just over 3,000 theaters. Annabelle was very close behind with an average of $11,659 in close to 3,200 theaters. More...

Per Theater Chart: Proud Result for Not Cool

October 1st, 2014

Not Cool poster

There were only three films in the $10,000 club and it was a holdover leading the way. Not Cool pulled in $24,964 in one theater for a two-weekend total of $35,688. The best new release was Pride with an average of $13,662 in six theaters. The final film in the $10,000 club was also the number one film on the overall box office, The Equalizer, with an average of $10,549. More...

Weekend Estimates: Maze Runner Boosts Box Office

September 21st, 2014

The Maze Runner poster

The Maze Runner will be the first film to top $30 million at the box office in six weeks, bringing a welcome boost to the industry at the beginning of the Fall season. With $32.5 million projected for the weekend, and overall positive reviews, Fox could have a modest new franchise on its hands. Things look less rosy for the weekend’s other wide releases. A Walk Among the Tombstones will have a disappointing debut around $13 million—the worst result for a wide release starring Liam Neeson since K-19: The Widowmaker back in 2002, or, if one takes inflation into account, the 1998 version of Les Miserables. This is Where I Leave You lands with a projected $11.86 million, and reviews that aren’t good enough to give it much hope of redemption via word of mouth. More...

Per Theater Chart: Skeletons Eat Their Fill

September 17th, 2014

The Skeleton Twins poster

There were a number of films in the $10,000 club this weekend, led by The Skeleton Twins, which earned an average of $25,379 in 15 theaters. The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby was next up with an average of $19,295 in four theaters. Both of these films have lots of room to expand. My Old Lady also did well with an average of $11,335 in 11 theaters, which is more impressive, because it was a Wednesday release. On the other hand, its reviews are merely good and likely not good enough to thrive in limited release. No Good Deed was right behind with an average of $11,150 in nearly 2,200 theaters. More...

Weekend Estimates: No Good Deed Enjoys Surprise Win

September 14th, 2014

No Good Deed poster

Movie fans are ignoring the critics this weekend and turning out in big numbers to see No Good Deed. The thriller, starring Idris Elba and Taraji P. Henson will easily win the weekend with an estimated $24.5 million, in spite of earning only 17% positive reviews from critics. Audiences are giving the film a 71% positive score so far, which represents a huge difference of opinion. Dolphin Tale 2, which was considered the more likely weekend winner, and is enjoying excellent reviews from critics and moviegoers alike, is under-performing at the box office and should make about $16.5 million according to Warner Bros., down from the $19.2 million opening for the first film in the franchise. More...

Limited Releases: Skeleton Key to Box Office Success

September 12th, 2014

The Skeleton Twins poster

There's a large number of limited releases, including a few that are earning good reviews and strong buzz. One of these is The Drop, but it is opening in too many theaters and I think that will hurt it at the box office. If I were to guess, The Skeleton Twins will be the biggest hit on this week's list. More...

Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 12, 2014 25 $380,691   15 $25,379   $380,691 1
Sep 19, 2014 - $432,031 +13% 49 $8,817   $937,901 2
Sep 26, 2014 11 $1,231,842 +185% 385 $3,200   $2,323,837 3
Oct 3, 2014 15 $714,492 -42% 461 $1,550   $3,520,502 4
Oct 10, 2014 19 $423,381 -41% 268 $1,580   $4,227,442 5
Oct 17, 2014 24 $274,356 -35% 159 $1,726   $4,702,023 6
Oct 24, 2014 32 $123,118 -55% 102 $1,207   $4,928,054 7
Oct 31, 2014 31 $99,697 -19% 93 $1,072   $5,074,074 8
Nov 7, 2014 46 $45,113 -55% 51 $885   $5,158,985 9
Nov 14, 2014 52 $26,411 -41% 31 $852   $5,206,391 10
Nov 21, 2014 46 $20,899 -21% 30 $697   $5,244,617 11
Nov 28, 2014 55 $9,936 -52% 15 $662   $5,263,969 12
Dec 5, 2014 66 $5,189 -48% 9 $577   $5,273,920 13
Dec 12, 2014 67 $2,874 -45% 8 $359   $5,279,678 14
Dec 19, 2014 66 $1,766 -39% 3 $589   $5,283,379 15

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Sep 12, 2014 - $100,000     15 $6,667   $100,000 1
Nov 14, 2014 - $7,979     31 $257   $5,187,959 64
Nov 15, 2014 - $10,997 +38%   31 $355   $5,198,956 65
Nov 16, 2014 - $7,435 -32%   31 $240   $5,206,391 66

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 12, 2014 25 $505,870   15 $33,725   $505,870 1
Sep 19, 2014 19 $593,027 +17% 49 $12,103   $1,098,897 2
Sep 26, 2014 11 $1,707,113 +188% 385 $4,434   $2,806,010 3
Oct 3, 2014 15 $1,004,953 -41% 361 $2,784   $3,810,963 4
Oct 10, 2014 19 $623,606 -38% 268 $2,327   $4,427,667 5
Oct 17, 2014 25 $377,269 -40% 159 $2,373   $4,804,936 6
Oct 24, 2014 33 $169,441 -55% 102 $1,661   $4,974,377 7
Oct 31, 2014 35 $139,495 -18% 93 $1,500   $5,113,872 8
Nov 7, 2014 46 $66,108 -53% 51 $1,296   $5,179,980 9
Nov 14, 2014 51 $43,738 -34% 31 $1,411   $5,223,718 10
Nov 21, 2014 51 $30,315 -31% 30 $1,011   $5,254,033 11
Nov 28, 2014 60 $14,698 -52% 15 $980   $5,268,731 12
Dec 5, 2014 66 $8,073 -45% 9 $897   $5,276,804 13
Dec 12, 2014 71 $4,809 -40% 8 $601   $5,281,613 14
Dec 19, 2014 75 $2,696 -44% 3 $899   $5,284,309 15

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.