House of Sand and Fog (2003)

Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $13,005,485Details
International Box Office $3,149,301Details
Worldwide Box Office $16,154,786
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Metrics

Opening Weekend:$45,572 (0.4% of total gross)
Legs:7.27 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:80.5% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$16,500,000 (worldwide box office is 1.0 times production budget)
Theater counts:2 opening theaters/598 max. theaters, 6.8 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $22,855,314

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: December 19th, 2003 (Limited) by Dreamworks SKG
International Releases: February 12th, 2004 (Limited) (Australia)
Video Release: March 30th, 2004 by Dreamworks Video
MPAA Rating: R for some violence/disturbing images, language ans a scene of sexuality
Running Time: 126 minutes
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Keywords: Surprise Twist, Life Drama, Addiction, Rehab / Former Addict, Money Troubles, Evicted, Romance, Suicide, Depression, Accidental Shooting, Police Shooting, Corrupt Cops, Off the Wagon / Relapse, Death of a Son or Daughter, Murder - Suicide
Source:Based on Fiction Book/Short Story
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English, Persian

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Biggest 2nd Weekend Limited Release 74 $1,720,438 Dec 26, 2003 10
Top 2003 Theater Average 16 $22,786 Dec 19, 2003 3
Never Wide Domestic 79 $13,005,485 Dec 19, 2003 0

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Dec 19, 2003 42 $45,572   2 $22,786   $45,572 1
Dec 26, 2003 15 $1,720,438 +3,675% 438 $3,928   $1,811,537 2
Jan 2, 2004 16 $1,788,293 +4% 442 $4,046   $5,383,663 3
Jan 9, 2004 13 $1,420,267 -21% 596 $2,383   $7,476,800 4
Jan 16, 2004 19 $1,030,839 -27% 598 $1,724   $9,065,331 5
Jan 23, 2004 24 $668,418 -35% 525 $1,273   $10,241,296 6
Jan 30, 2004 25 $430,653 -36% 350 $1,230   $10,967,441 7
Feb 6, 2004 29 $318,394 -26% 209 $1,523   $11,470,845 8
Feb 13, 2004 32 $258,277 -19% 201 $1,285   $11,843,352 9
Feb 20, 2004 32 $253,915 -2% 176 $1,443   $12,242,407 10
Feb 27, 2004 35 $207,263 -18% 152 $1,364   $12,544,025 11
Mar 5, 2004 45 $96,363 -54% 90 $1,071   $12,712,724 12
Mar 12, 2004 49 $63,070 -35% 76 $830   $12,820,497 13
Mar 19, 2004 46 $74,500 +18% 134 $556   $12,924,917 14
Mar 26, 2004 61 $40,592 -46% 75 $541   $13,005,485 15

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Jan 19, 2004 19 $196,163     598 $328   $9,261,494 32
Feb 16, 2004 32 $51,113     201 $254   $11,894,465 60

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Dec 19, 2003 41 $91,099   2 $45,550   $91,099 1
Dec 26, 2003 15 $3,504,271 +3,747% 438 $8,001   $3,595,370 2
Jan 2, 2004 15 $2,461,163 -30% 442 $5,568   $6,056,533 3
Jan 9, 2004 13 $1,977,959 -20% 596 $3,319   $8,034,492 4
Jan 16, 2004 19 $1,538,386 -22% 598 $2,573   $9,572,878 5
Jan 23, 2004 23 $963,910 -37% 525 $1,836   $10,536,788 6
Jan 30, 2004 25 $615,663 -36% 350 $1,759   $11,152,451 7
Feb 6, 2004 27 $432,624 -30% 209 $2,070   $11,585,075 8
Feb 13, 2004 33 $403,417 -7% 201 $2,007   $11,988,492 9
Feb 20, 2004 34 $348,270 -14% 176 $1,979   $12,336,762 10
Feb 27, 2004 36 $279,599 -20% 152 $1,839   $12,616,361 11
Mar 5, 2004 46 $141,066 -50% 90 $1,567   $12,757,427 12
Mar 12, 2004 48 $92,990 -34% 76 $1,224   $12,850,417 13
Mar 19, 2004 45 $114,476 +23% 134 $854   $12,964,893 14
Mar 26, 2004 72 $40,592 -65% 75 $541   $13,005,485 15

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Australia 2/12/2004 $158,212 40 40 85 $212,734 7/10/2020
 
Rest of World $2,936,567
 
International Total$3,149,301 7/10/2020

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.

Uncategorized

Ben Kingsley    Colonel Behrani
Ron Eldard    Deputy Sheriff Lester Burdon
Shohreh Aghdashloo    Nadi
Michael Papajohn    Carpenter
Spencer Garrett    Auctioneer
Jennifer Connelly    Kathy Nicolo

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

Production and Technical Credits

Vadim Perelman    Director
Shawn Lawrence Otto    Screenwriter
Vadim Perelman    Screenwriter
James Horner    Composer

DVD Releases for March 30, 2004

March 30th, 2004

Every week films get a second chance at success from the home market; or, in some cases, a first chance at success. Here is a list of wide releases, limited releases and a few from the growing TV on DVD section. It was a much richer week in terms of choices, but for me choosing a DVD pick of the week was easy, (Penn & Teller: Bullsh*t!.) Although I also picked up House of Sand and Fog - (Buy from Amazon) as a rental. More...

Lost Independence

March 1st, 2004

The Oscars weren't the only award celebration held over the weekend as the IFP Independent Spirit Awards were also handed out. Lost in Translation was the big winner but plenty of other talent was rewarded. More...

Filling the Void

January 29th, 2004

The mountain climbing documentary, Touching the Void, topped this week's Per Theatre Average chart. The film earned almost $100 thousand in just 5 theatres for an impressive average of $19,395. That was nearly double the second place contender, Empathy, which took in $11,975 in its only theatre. More...

King Oscar, Lord of the Nominations

January 27th, 2004

Nominations for the 76the Annual Academy Awards were announced today. As always, here is a list of the nominations, plus reactions below. More...

2004 Golden Globe Awards are being Handed out Tonight

January 25th, 2004

With the awards ceremony only hours away, here's one last look at the theatrical nominations for tonight's 61st annual Golden Globes awards. More...

2003 SAG Nominations Announced

January 18th, 2004

On Thursday the 10th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards(R) Nominations were announced. Here is a list of all the nominations in theatrical categories as well as a brief reaction to them. More...

No Small Fry

January 6th, 2004

In an unusual turn of events, Big Fish saw its per theatre average jump this weekend to $20,356 in 125 theatres. This bodes very well for this Friday when it expands into more than 2000 theatres. Next weekend it may no longer be on top on the per theatre average chart, but should place well on the top five overall. More...

Monster Opening

December 30th, 2003

Three of the four movies that broke $10,000 per theatre last week also accomplished that feat this week. However, it was a new comer that took top spot. Monster earned over $100,000 since it opened on Christmas day and it had a weekend average of $21,708, which was more than $5000 above its nearest competitor. More...

Fish Remains Big on the Per Theatre Charts

December 23rd, 2003

Taking top spot on the Per Theatre Charts in consecutive weeks is not an easy task, but that's just what Big Fish did this week. And it did it by keeping nearly 80% of its premiere audience landing at $27,440 per theatre. Add in a few awards / nominations and an early January wide release and it could add up to box office hit. More...

Four Films Fight for Limited Dollars

December 19th, 2003


Movie Websites Launches for December 12 - December 18

December 18th, 2003

During the past week promotional websites for several movies were launched and some older ones added additional content. Here is a list of highlights, (including this week's winner Lord of the Rings: Return of the King - Official Site plus one last look at websites for films opening this week. If you know of any new movie websites not on this list feel free to e-mail me with the details. More...

Movie Websites Launches for November 21 - November 28

November 27th, 2003

During the past week promotional websites for several movies were launched and some older ones added additional content. Here's a list of highlights, plus one last look at websites for films opening this week. If you know of any new movie websites not on this list feel free to e-mail me with the details. More...

New Movie Release Dates

November 21st, 2003



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Metrics

Opening Weekend:$45,572 (0.4% of total gross)
Legs:7.27 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:80.5% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$16,500,000 (worldwide box office is 1.0 times production budget)
Theater counts:2 opening theaters/598 max. theaters, 6.8 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $22,855,314

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists


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Vudu:Vudu

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: December 19th, 2003 (Limited) by Dreamworks SKG
International Releases: February 12th, 2004 (Limited) (Australia)
Video Release: March 30th, 2004 by Dreamworks Video
MPAA Rating: R for some violence/disturbing images, language ans a scene of sexuality
Running Time: 126 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Aloft
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Surprise Twist, Life Drama, Addiction, Rehab / Former Addict, Money Troubles, Evicted, Romance, Suicide, Depression, Accidental Shooting, Police Shooting, Corrupt Cops, Off the Wagon / Relapse, Death of a Son or Daughter, Murder - Suicide
Source:Based on Fiction Book/Short Story
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English, Persian

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Biggest 2nd Weekend Limited Release 74 $1,720,438 Dec 26, 2003 10
Top 2003 Theater Average 16 $22,786 Dec 19, 2003 3
Never Wide Domestic 79 $13,005,485 Dec 19, 2003 0

Uncategorized

Ben Kingsley    Colonel Behrani
Ron Eldard    Deputy Sheriff Lester Burdon
Shohreh Aghdashloo    Nadi
Michael Papajohn    Carpenter
Spencer Garrett    Auctioneer
Jennifer Connelly    Kathy Nicolo

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

Production and Technical Credits

Vadim Perelman    Director
Shawn Lawrence Otto    Screenwriter
Vadim Perelman    Screenwriter
James Horner    Composer

DVD Releases for March 30, 2004

March 30th, 2004

Every week films get a second chance at success from the home market; or, in some cases, a first chance at success. Here is a list of wide releases, limited releases and a few from the growing TV on DVD section. It was a much richer week in terms of choices, but for me choosing a DVD pick of the week was easy, (Penn & Teller: Bullsh*t!.) Although I also picked up House of Sand and Fog - (Buy from Amazon) as a rental. More...

Lost Independence

March 1st, 2004

The Oscars weren't the only award celebration held over the weekend as the IFP Independent Spirit Awards were also handed out. Lost in Translation was the big winner but plenty of other talent was rewarded. More...

Filling the Void

January 29th, 2004

The mountain climbing documentary, Touching the Void, topped this week's Per Theatre Average chart. The film earned almost $100 thousand in just 5 theatres for an impressive average of $19,395. That was nearly double the second place contender, Empathy, which took in $11,975 in its only theatre. More...

King Oscar, Lord of the Nominations

January 27th, 2004

Nominations for the 76the Annual Academy Awards were announced today. As always, here is a list of the nominations, plus reactions below. More...

2004 Golden Globe Awards are being Handed out Tonight

January 25th, 2004

With the awards ceremony only hours away, here's one last look at the theatrical nominations for tonight's 61st annual Golden Globes awards. More...

2003 SAG Nominations Announced

January 18th, 2004

On Thursday the 10th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards(R) Nominations were announced. Here is a list of all the nominations in theatrical categories as well as a brief reaction to them. More...

No Small Fry

January 6th, 2004

In an unusual turn of events, Big Fish saw its per theatre average jump this weekend to $20,356 in 125 theatres. This bodes very well for this Friday when it expands into more than 2000 theatres. Next weekend it may no longer be on top on the per theatre average chart, but should place well on the top five overall. More...

Monster Opening

December 30th, 2003

Three of the four movies that broke $10,000 per theatre last week also accomplished that feat this week. However, it was a new comer that took top spot. Monster earned over $100,000 since it opened on Christmas day and it had a weekend average of $21,708, which was more than $5000 above its nearest competitor. More...

Fish Remains Big on the Per Theatre Charts

December 23rd, 2003

Taking top spot on the Per Theatre Charts in consecutive weeks is not an easy task, but that's just what Big Fish did this week. And it did it by keeping nearly 80% of its premiere audience landing at $27,440 per theatre. Add in a few awards / nominations and an early January wide release and it could add up to box office hit. More...

Four Films Fight for Limited Dollars

December 19th, 2003


Movie Websites Launches for December 12 - December 18

December 18th, 2003

During the past week promotional websites for several movies were launched and some older ones added additional content. Here is a list of highlights, (including this week's winner Lord of the Rings: Return of the King - Official Site plus one last look at websites for films opening this week. If you know of any new movie websites not on this list feel free to e-mail me with the details. More...

Movie Websites Launches for November 21 - November 28

November 27th, 2003

During the past week promotional websites for several movies were launched and some older ones added additional content. Here's a list of highlights, plus one last look at websites for films opening this week. If you know of any new movie websites not on this list feel free to e-mail me with the details. More...

New Movie Release Dates

November 21st, 2003


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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Dec 19, 2003 42 $45,572   2 $22,786   $45,572 1
Dec 26, 2003 15 $1,720,438 +3,675% 438 $3,928   $1,811,537 2
Jan 2, 2004 16 $1,788,293 +4% 442 $4,046   $5,383,663 3
Jan 9, 2004 13 $1,420,267 -21% 596 $2,383   $7,476,800 4
Jan 16, 2004 19 $1,030,839 -27% 598 $1,724   $9,065,331 5
Jan 23, 2004 24 $668,418 -35% 525 $1,273   $10,241,296 6
Jan 30, 2004 25 $430,653 -36% 350 $1,230   $10,967,441 7
Feb 6, 2004 29 $318,394 -26% 209 $1,523   $11,470,845 8
Feb 13, 2004 32 $258,277 -19% 201 $1,285   $11,843,352 9
Feb 20, 2004 32 $253,915 -2% 176 $1,443   $12,242,407 10
Feb 27, 2004 35 $207,263 -18% 152 $1,364   $12,544,025 11
Mar 5, 2004 45 $96,363 -54% 90 $1,071   $12,712,724 12
Mar 12, 2004 49 $63,070 -35% 76 $830   $12,820,497 13
Mar 19, 2004 46 $74,500 +18% 134 $556   $12,924,917 14
Mar 26, 2004 61 $40,592 -46% 75 $541   $13,005,485 15

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Jan 19, 2004 19 $196,163     598 $328   $9,261,494 32
Feb 16, 2004 32 $51,113     201 $254   $11,894,465 60

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Dec 19, 2003 41 $91,099   2 $45,550   $91,099 1
Dec 26, 2003 15 $3,504,271 +3,747% 438 $8,001   $3,595,370 2
Jan 2, 2004 15 $2,461,163 -30% 442 $5,568   $6,056,533 3
Jan 9, 2004 13 $1,977,959 -20% 596 $3,319   $8,034,492 4
Jan 16, 2004 19 $1,538,386 -22% 598 $2,573   $9,572,878 5
Jan 23, 2004 23 $963,910 -37% 525 $1,836   $10,536,788 6
Jan 30, 2004 25 $615,663 -36% 350 $1,759   $11,152,451 7
Feb 6, 2004 27 $432,624 -30% 209 $2,070   $11,585,075 8
Feb 13, 2004 33 $403,417 -7% 201 $2,007   $11,988,492 9
Feb 20, 2004 34 $348,270 -14% 176 $1,979   $12,336,762 10
Feb 27, 2004 36 $279,599 -20% 152 $1,839   $12,616,361 11
Mar 5, 2004 46 $141,066 -50% 90 $1,567   $12,757,427 12
Mar 12, 2004 48 $92,990 -34% 76 $1,224   $12,850,417 13
Mar 19, 2004 45 $114,476 +23% 134 $854   $12,964,893 14
Mar 26, 2004 72 $40,592 -65% 75 $541   $13,005,485 15

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Australia 2/12/2004 $158,212 40 40 85 $212,734 7/10/2020
 
Rest of World $2,936,567
 
International Total$3,149,301 7/10/2020

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.