Sympathy for Delicious (2011)

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Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $13,826Details
International Box Office $46,698Details
Worldwide Box Office $60,524
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Synopsis

Dean Dwyer, also known as Delicious D, is an up-and-coming DJ on the underground music scene in Los Angeles. When a motorcycle accident leaves Dean paralyzed, he abandons his turntables for a wheelchair as his once promising career disappears before his eyes. Forced to live out of his car on skid row, Dean begins his descent into depression when he meets Father Joe Roselli, a passionate young priest. Father Joe introduces Dean to the world of faith-healing, an unlikely way for him to begin his quest to walk again. He soon discovers that he possesses the otherworldly power to heal people, but in an odd twist of fate, he is utterly unable to heal himself. Despite Father Joe's warnings, Dean angrily decides to use his newfound gift for fame and fortune. He joins a rock band led by charismatic front man The Stain with bassist Ariel, and manager Nina Hogue. But his newfound notoriety is unable to cure the hurt that encompasses his life. To find true healing, Dean must ultimately confront his worst demons and come to terms with his own humanity.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$9,448 (68.3% of total gross)
Legs:1.46 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:22.8% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:2 opening theaters/2 max. theaters, 2.0 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $18,790

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: April 29th, 2011 (Limited) by Maya Releasing
MPAA Rating: R for pervasive language, some drug content and nudity.
(Rating bulletin 2172, 5/18/2011)
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Keywords: Directing Yourself, Musicians, Medical and Hospitals, Psychics, Religious, Rags to Riches, 2010 Sundance Film Festival
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Fantasy
Production/Financing Companies: Corner Store Entertainment, Super Crispy Entertainment
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 29, 2011 72 $9,448   2 $4,724   $9,448 1
May 6, 2011 111 $1,381 -85% 2 $691   $13,114 2

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Apr 29, 2011 - $2,109     2 $1,055   $2,109 1
Apr 30, 2011 - $4,029 +91%   2 $2,015   $6,138 2
May 1, 2011 - $3,310 -18%   2 $1,655   $9,448 3
May 2, 2011 - $720 -78%   2 $360   $10,168 4
May 3, 2011 - $553 -23%   2 $277   $10,721 5
May 4, 2011 - $490 -11%   2 $245   $11,211 6
May 5, 2011 - $522 +7%   2 $261   $11,733 7
May 6, 2011 - $437 -16% -79% 2 $219   $12,170 8
May 7, 2011 - $561 +28% -86% 2 $281   $12,731 9
May 8, 2011 - $383 -32% -88% 2 $192   $13,114 10
May 9, 2011 - $142 -63% -80% 2 $71   $13,256 11
May 10, 2011 - $217 +53% -61% 2 $109   $13,473 12
May 11, 2011 - $209 -4% -57% 2 $105   $13,682 13
May 12, 2011 - $144 -31% -72% 2 $72   $13,826 14

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 29, 2011 78 $11,733   2 $5,867   $11,733 1
May 6, 2011 113 $2,093 -82% 2 $1,047   $13,826 2

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


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Leading Cast

Christopher Thornton    Dean "Delicious D" Dwyer
Juliette Lewis    Ariel
Orlando Bloom    The Stain

Supporting Cast

Laura Linney    Nina Hogue

Uncategorized

Mark Ruffalo    Father Joe Roselli

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

Production and Technical Credits

Mark Ruffalo    Director
Mark Ruffalo    Producer
Christopher Thornton    Producer
Christopher Thornton    Screenwriter
Andrea Sperling    Producer
Matt Weaver    Producer
Scott Prisand    Producer
Erin Benach    Costume Designer
Pete Beaudreau    Editor
Michael Grasley    Production Designer
Christopher Norr    Cinematographer

Cave has Memorable Start on the Per Theater Chart

May 3rd, 2011

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Don't Let Limited Releases be Forgotten

April 29th, 2011

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Synopsis

Dean Dwyer, also known as Delicious D, is an up-and-coming DJ on the underground music scene in Los Angeles. When a motorcycle accident leaves Dean paralyzed, he abandons his turntables for a wheelchair as his once promising career disappears before his eyes. Forced to live out of his car on skid row, Dean begins his descent into depression when he meets Father Joe Roselli, a passionate young priest. Father Joe introduces Dean to the world of faith-healing, an unlikely way for him to begin his quest to walk again. He soon discovers that he possesses the otherworldly power to heal people, but in an odd twist of fate, he is utterly unable to heal himself. Despite Father Joe's warnings, Dean angrily decides to use his newfound gift for fame and fortune. He joins a rock band led by charismatic front man The Stain with bassist Ariel, and manager Nina Hogue. But his newfound notoriety is unable to cure the hurt that encompasses his life. To find true healing, Dean must ultimately confront his worst demons and come to terms with his own humanity.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$9,448 (68.3% of total gross)
Legs:1.46 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:22.8% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:2 opening theaters/2 max. theaters, 2.0 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $18,790

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: April 29th, 2011 (Limited) by Maya Releasing
MPAA Rating: R for pervasive language, some drug content and nudity.
(Rating bulletin 2172, 5/18/2011)
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Directing Yourself, Musicians, Medical and Hospitals, Psychics, Religious, Rags to Riches, 2010 Sundance Film Festival
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Fantasy
Production/Financing Companies: Corner Store Entertainment, Super Crispy Entertainment
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Leading Cast

Christopher Thornton    Dean "Delicious D" Dwyer
Juliette Lewis    Ariel
Orlando Bloom    The Stain

Supporting Cast

Laura Linney    Nina Hogue

Uncategorized

Mark Ruffalo    Father Joe Roselli

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

Production and Technical Credits

Mark Ruffalo    Director
Mark Ruffalo    Producer
Christopher Thornton    Producer
Christopher Thornton    Screenwriter
Andrea Sperling    Producer
Matt Weaver    Producer
Scott Prisand    Producer
Erin Benach    Costume Designer
Pete Beaudreau    Editor
Michael Grasley    Production Designer
Christopher Norr    Cinematographer

Cave has Memorable Start on the Per Theater Chart

May 3rd, 2011

Cave of Forgotten Dreams had the best per theater average for any Werner Herzog film with an average of $27,820. The 3-D ticket prices helped, but so did the reviews. The overall number one film, Fast Five, was in second place on the per theater chart with an average of $23,655, which is a stunning result. The only other film to reach the $10,000 mark was 13 Assassins with an average of $11,464 in four theaters. More...

Don't Let Limited Releases be Forgotten

April 29th, 2011

With summer blockbusters coming, the smaller limited releases will be overshadowed. But that doesn't mean there are no films worth checking out, or that they have no potential to find an audience. Both Cave of Forgotten Dreams and 13 Assassins are earning stunning reviews and both have potential to find an audience. On the other hand, it's never easy to thrive in limited release and expanding significantly is hard at the best of times. More...

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 29, 2011 72 $9,448   2 $4,724   $9,448 1
May 6, 2011 111 $1,381 -85% 2 $691   $13,114 2

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Apr 29, 2011 - $2,109     2 $1,055   $2,109 1
Apr 30, 2011 - $4,029 +91%   2 $2,015   $6,138 2
May 1, 2011 - $3,310 -18%   2 $1,655   $9,448 3
May 2, 2011 - $720 -78%   2 $360   $10,168 4
May 3, 2011 - $553 -23%   2 $277   $10,721 5
May 4, 2011 - $490 -11%   2 $245   $11,211 6
May 5, 2011 - $522 +7%   2 $261   $11,733 7
May 6, 2011 - $437 -16% -79% 2 $219   $12,170 8
May 7, 2011 - $561 +28% -86% 2 $281   $12,731 9
May 8, 2011 - $383 -32% -88% 2 $192   $13,114 10
May 9, 2011 - $142 -63% -80% 2 $71   $13,256 11
May 10, 2011 - $217 +53% -61% 2 $109   $13,473 12
May 11, 2011 - $209 -4% -57% 2 $105   $13,682 13
May 12, 2011 - $144 -31% -72% 2 $72   $13,826 14

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 29, 2011 78 $11,733   2 $5,867   $11,733 1
May 6, 2011 113 $2,093 -82% 2 $1,047   $13,826 2

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.