The Sweetest Thing (2002)

Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $24,430,272Details
International Box Office $38,648,484Details
Worldwide Box Office $63,078,756
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Synopsis

Christina Walters has given up on finding Mr. Right until she meets Peter Donahue. She goes on a road trip together with her friends Courtney and Jane to find out whether there is a Mr. Right for Christina after all.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$9,430,667 (38.6% of total gross)
Legs:2.59 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:38.7% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$43,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.5 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,670 opening theaters/2,670 max. theaters, 3.5 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $44,277,239

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists


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Amazon VOD:Amazon
iTunes:iTunes
Netflix:Netflix, Netflix

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: April 12th, 2002 (Wide) by Sony Pictures
International Releases: February 21st, 2024 (Limited) (Belgium)
Video Release: January 1st, 2002 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R for strong sexual content and language
Running Time: 75 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Bridesmaids
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Keywords: Road Trip, Romance
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Romantic Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Columbia Pictures
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 12, 2002 3 $9,430,667   2,670 $3,532   $9,430,667 1
Apr 19, 2002 7 $5,105,706 -46% 2,670 $1,912   $16,912,036 2
Apr 26, 2002 10 $2,904,173 -43% 2,124 $1,367   $21,280,807 3
May 3, 2002 13 $1,005,340 -65% 1,125 $894   $23,250,882 4
May 10, 2002 21 $440,288 -56% 568 $775   $24,082,751 5
May 17, 2002 28 $156,474 -64% 202 $775   $24,430,272 6

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Apr 12, 2002 2 $3,387,000     2,670 $1,269   $3,387,000 1
Apr 13, 2002 5 $3,625,000 +7%   2,670 $1,358   $7,012,000 2
Apr 14, 2002 4 $2,104,000 -42%   2,670 $788   $9,430,667 3
Apr 15, 2002 3 $577,000 -73%   2,670 $216   $10,008,000 4
Apr 16, 2002 2 $708,000 +23%   2,670 $265   $10,716,000 5
Apr 17, 2002 3 $554,000 -22%   2,670 $207   $11,270,000 6
Apr 18, 2002 4 $536,000 -3%   2,670 $201   $11,806,000 7
Apr 19, 2002 6 $1,684,000 +214% -50% 2,670 $631   $13,490,000 8
Apr 20, 2002 7 $2,147,000 +27% -41% 2,670 $804   $15,645,000 9
Apr 21, 2002 7 $1,266,000 -41% -40% 2,670 $474   $16,912,036 10
Apr 22, 2002 6 $351,000 -72% -39% 2,670 $131   $17,263,000 11
Apr 23, 2002 4 $442,000 +26% -38% 2,670 $166   $17,705,000 12
Apr 24, 2002 5 $349,000 -21% -37% 2,670 $131   $18,054,000 13
Apr 25, 2002 6 $323,000 -7% -40% 2,670 $121   $18,377,000 14
Apr 26, 2002 9 $1,010,000 +213% -40% 2,124 $476   $19,387,000 15
Apr 27, 2002 10 $1,222,000 +21% -43% 2,124 $575   $20,609,000 16
Apr 28, 2002 10 $746,000 -39% -41% 2,124 $351   $21,280,807 17
Apr 29, 2002 8 $228,000 -69% -35% 2,124 $107   $21,508,000 18
Apr 30, 2002 7 $289,000 +27% -35% 2,124 $136   $21,797,000 19
May 1, 2002 8 $234,000 -19% -33% 2,124 $110   $22,031,000 20
May 2, 2002 9 $214,000 -9% -34% 2,124 $101   $22,246,000 21

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 12, 2002 3 $11,806,330   2,670 $4,422   $11,806,330 1
Apr 19, 2002 7 $6,570,304 -44% 2,670 $2,461   $18,376,634 2
Apr 26, 2002 10 $3,868,908 -41% 2,124 $1,822   $22,245,542 3
May 3, 2002 13 $1,396,921 -64% 1,125 $1,242   $23,642,463 4
May 10, 2002 21 $631,335 -55% 568 $1,112   $24,273,798 5
May 17, 2002 33 $156,474 -75% 202 $775   $24,430,272 6

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Belgium 2/21/2024 $0000$0
 
International Total$38,648,484

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


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Leading Cast

Cameron Diaz    Christina Walters

Supporting Cast

Christina Applegate    Courtney Rockliffe
Selma Blair    Jane Burns
Thomas Jane    Peter Donahue
Jason Bateman    Roger
Parker Posey    Judy Webb
Lillian Adams    Aunt Frida
Herbert Ankrom    Wedding Guest #3
Bryan Anthony    Geeky Guy
Linda Asuma    Brawling Bridesmaid
Vahe Bejan    Taxi Driver
Joe Bellan    Mr. Martin
Chelsea Lee Bond*    Greta
Alexander S. Chance*    Wedding Guest #1
Judith Chapman    Judy's Mother
Charlie Dell    Wedding Priest
Richard Denni    Gramps
Timothy J. Dodge    Bar Counter Guy
Georgia Engel    Vera
Rick Evans    San Francisco Policeman #2
Ann E. Fields    Valerie
Melanie H. Gassaway    Spinner #1
Jennifer Gimenez    Mariangela
Siena Goines    Tammy
Marc Goldsmith    Paramedic #1
Frank Grillo    Andy
Tria Katz    Lynne
Craig Kvinsland    Waiter
John Lehr    Ralph
Loren Lester    Mr. Mooney
Eddie James Low    Chinese Butcher
Mason Lucero    Tommy
Olivia Lucero    Susie
George Maguire    Father Flynn
Mary Mahagian    Park Ranger
James Mangold    Dr. Greg
Eddie McClintock    Michael
Johnny Messner    Todd
Jill Miller    Gina
Mitch Mullany    Craig
Shannon Murphy    Spinner #3
Philip Pavel    Room Service Waiter
John Bennett Perry    Judy's Father
Nancy Priddy    Mrs. Franklin
Manny Rodriguez    San Francisco Policeman #1
Max Rosa    Bobby the Bouncer
Andrea Sabesin    Sheila
David Nathan Schwartz    Usher
Jonathan E. Stewart    Eddie
Erik Stolhanske    Paramedic #2
M. Darnell Suttles    Fireman
Darmon Williams    Wedding Guest #2
Kristoffer Winters*    Neal
Hellena Schmied    Spinner #2
Linda Stein    Wedding Guest
Ted Stryker    Chuck
Sybil Temchen    Rebecca
Branden Williams    Cheeta

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

Production and Technical Credits

Roger Kumble    Director
Cathy Konrad    Producer
Nancy M. Pimental    Screenwriter
Ricky Strauss    Executive Producer
Stuart M. Besser*    Executive Producer
Anthony B. Richmond    Director of Photography
Jon Gary Steele    Production Designer
Wendy Greene Bricmont    Editor
David Rennie    Editor
Edward Shearmur    Composer
John Houlihan    Music Supervisor
Dixie J. Capp    Associate Producer
Sam Hill    Assistant Director
Stuart M. Besser*    Unit Production Manager
Rick Avery    Second Unit Director
Gershon Ginsburg    Art Director
Maggie Martin    Set Decorator
Denise Wingate    Costume Designer
Garet Reilly*    Costume Supervisor
Jim Stuebe    Production Sound Mixer
Jeffrey J. Haboush    Re-recording Mixer
Bill W. Benton    Re-recording Mixer
John J. Morris    Supervising Sound Editor
Jay Wilkinson    Sound Editor
Michael Magill    Sound Editor
Scott G.G. Haller    Sound Editor
Amanda Goodpaster    Music Editor
Daryl Kell    Music Editor
Jane Galli    Department Head Makeup
Margie Latinopoulos    Key Makeup
Jonathan Hanousek    Department Head Hairstylist
D.J. Plumb    Key Hairstylist
Lisa Beach    Casting Director
Rick Avery    Stunt Coordinator

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.


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Synopsis

Christina Walters has given up on finding Mr. Right until she meets Peter Donahue. She goes on a road trip together with her friends Courtney and Jane to find out whether there is a Mr. Right for Christina after all.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$9,430,667 (38.6% of total gross)
Legs:2.59 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:38.7% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$43,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.5 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,670 opening theaters/2,670 max. theaters, 3.5 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $44,277,239

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists


Watch Now On

Amazon VOD:Amazon
iTunes:iTunes
Netflix:Netflix, Netflix

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: April 12th, 2002 (Wide) by Sony Pictures
International Releases: February 21st, 2024 (Limited) (Belgium)
Video Release: January 1st, 2002 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R for strong sexual content and language
Running Time: 75 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Bridesmaids
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Road Trip, Romance
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Romantic Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Columbia Pictures
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Leading Cast

Cameron Diaz    Christina Walters

Supporting Cast

Christina Applegate    Courtney Rockliffe
Selma Blair    Jane Burns
Thomas Jane    Peter Donahue
Jason Bateman    Roger
Parker Posey    Judy Webb
Lillian Adams    Aunt Frida
Herbert Ankrom    Wedding Guest #3
Bryan Anthony    Geeky Guy
Linda Asuma    Brawling Bridesmaid
Vahe Bejan    Taxi Driver
Joe Bellan    Mr. Martin
Chelsea Lee Bond*    Greta
Alexander S. Chance*    Wedding Guest #1
Judith Chapman    Judy's Mother
Charlie Dell    Wedding Priest
Richard Denni    Gramps
Timothy J. Dodge    Bar Counter Guy
Georgia Engel    Vera
Rick Evans    San Francisco Policeman #2
Ann E. Fields    Valerie
Melanie H. Gassaway    Spinner #1
Jennifer Gimenez    Mariangela
Siena Goines    Tammy
Marc Goldsmith    Paramedic #1
Frank Grillo    Andy
Tria Katz    Lynne
Craig Kvinsland    Waiter
John Lehr    Ralph
Loren Lester    Mr. Mooney
Eddie James Low    Chinese Butcher
Mason Lucero    Tommy
Olivia Lucero    Susie
George Maguire    Father Flynn
Mary Mahagian    Park Ranger
James Mangold    Dr. Greg
Eddie McClintock    Michael
Johnny Messner    Todd
Jill Miller    Gina
Mitch Mullany    Craig
Shannon Murphy    Spinner #3
Philip Pavel    Room Service Waiter
John Bennett Perry    Judy's Father
Nancy Priddy    Mrs. Franklin
Manny Rodriguez    San Francisco Policeman #1
Max Rosa    Bobby the Bouncer
Andrea Sabesin    Sheila
David Nathan Schwartz    Usher
Jonathan E. Stewart    Eddie
Erik Stolhanske    Paramedic #2
M. Darnell Suttles    Fireman
Darmon Williams    Wedding Guest #2
Kristoffer Winters*    Neal
Hellena Schmied    Spinner #2
Linda Stein    Wedding Guest
Ted Stryker    Chuck
Sybil Temchen    Rebecca
Branden Williams    Cheeta

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

Production and Technical Credits

Roger Kumble    Director
Cathy Konrad    Producer
Nancy M. Pimental    Screenwriter
Ricky Strauss    Executive Producer
Stuart M. Besser*    Executive Producer
Anthony B. Richmond    Director of Photography
Jon Gary Steele    Production Designer
Wendy Greene Bricmont    Editor
David Rennie    Editor
Edward Shearmur    Composer
John Houlihan    Music Supervisor
Dixie J. Capp    Associate Producer
Sam Hill    Assistant Director
Stuart M. Besser*    Unit Production Manager
Rick Avery    Second Unit Director
Gershon Ginsburg    Art Director
Maggie Martin    Set Decorator
Denise Wingate    Costume Designer
Garet Reilly*    Costume Supervisor
Jim Stuebe    Production Sound Mixer
Jeffrey J. Haboush    Re-recording Mixer
Bill W. Benton    Re-recording Mixer
John J. Morris    Supervising Sound Editor
Jay Wilkinson    Sound Editor
Michael Magill    Sound Editor
Scott G.G. Haller    Sound Editor
Amanda Goodpaster    Music Editor
Daryl Kell    Music Editor
Jane Galli    Department Head Makeup
Margie Latinopoulos    Key Makeup
Jonathan Hanousek    Department Head Hairstylist
D.J. Plumb    Key Hairstylist
Lisa Beach    Casting Director
Rick Avery    Stunt Coordinator

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 12, 2002 3 $9,430,667   2,670 $3,532   $9,430,667 1
Apr 19, 2002 7 $5,105,706 -46% 2,670 $1,912   $16,912,036 2
Apr 26, 2002 10 $2,904,173 -43% 2,124 $1,367   $21,280,807 3
May 3, 2002 13 $1,005,340 -65% 1,125 $894   $23,250,882 4
May 10, 2002 21 $440,288 -56% 568 $775   $24,082,751 5
May 17, 2002 28 $156,474 -64% 202 $775   $24,430,272 6

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Apr 12, 2002 2 $3,387,000     2,670 $1,269   $3,387,000 1
Apr 13, 2002 5 $3,625,000 +7%   2,670 $1,358   $7,012,000 2
Apr 14, 2002 4 $2,104,000 -42%   2,670 $788   $9,430,667 3
Apr 15, 2002 3 $577,000 -73%   2,670 $216   $10,008,000 4
Apr 16, 2002 2 $708,000 +23%   2,670 $265   $10,716,000 5
Apr 17, 2002 3 $554,000 -22%   2,670 $207   $11,270,000 6
Apr 18, 2002 4 $536,000 -3%   2,670 $201   $11,806,000 7
Apr 19, 2002 6 $1,684,000 +214% -50% 2,670 $631   $13,490,000 8
Apr 20, 2002 7 $2,147,000 +27% -41% 2,670 $804   $15,645,000 9
Apr 21, 2002 7 $1,266,000 -41% -40% 2,670 $474   $16,912,036 10
Apr 22, 2002 6 $351,000 -72% -39% 2,670 $131   $17,263,000 11
Apr 23, 2002 4 $442,000 +26% -38% 2,670 $166   $17,705,000 12
Apr 24, 2002 5 $349,000 -21% -37% 2,670 $131   $18,054,000 13
Apr 25, 2002 6 $323,000 -7% -40% 2,670 $121   $18,377,000 14
Apr 26, 2002 9 $1,010,000 +213% -40% 2,124 $476   $19,387,000 15
Apr 27, 2002 10 $1,222,000 +21% -43% 2,124 $575   $20,609,000 16
Apr 28, 2002 10 $746,000 -39% -41% 2,124 $351   $21,280,807 17
Apr 29, 2002 8 $228,000 -69% -35% 2,124 $107   $21,508,000 18
Apr 30, 2002 7 $289,000 +27% -35% 2,124 $136   $21,797,000 19
May 1, 2002 8 $234,000 -19% -33% 2,124 $110   $22,031,000 20
May 2, 2002 9 $214,000 -9% -34% 2,124 $101   $22,246,000 21

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 12, 2002 3 $11,806,330   2,670 $4,422   $11,806,330 1
Apr 19, 2002 7 $6,570,304 -44% 2,670 $2,461   $18,376,634 2
Apr 26, 2002 10 $3,868,908 -41% 2,124 $1,822   $22,245,542 3
May 3, 2002 13 $1,396,921 -64% 1,125 $1,242   $23,642,463 4
May 10, 2002 21 $631,335 -55% 568 $1,112   $24,273,798 5
May 17, 2002 33 $156,474 -75% 202 $775   $24,430,272 6

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Belgium 2/21/2024 $0000$0
 
International Total$38,648,484

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


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.