Tears of the Sun (2003)

Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $43,632,458Details
International Box Office $42,000,000Details
Worldwide Box Office $85,632,458
Further financial details...

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$17,057,213 (39.1% of total gross)
Legs:2.56 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:51.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$75,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.1 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,973 opening theaters/2,973 max. theaters, 4.1 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $76,193,985

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: March 7th, 2003 (Wide) by Sony Pictures
Video Release: June 10th, 2003 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R for strong war violence, some brutality and language
Running Time: 109 minutes
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Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Action
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Revolution Studios
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Mar 7, 2003 2 $17,057,213   2,973 $5,737   $17,057,213 1
Mar 14, 2003 4 $8,705,853 -49% 2,973 $2,928   $30,721,673 2
Mar 21, 2003 8 $4,435,782 -49% 2,810 $1,579   $37,921,775 3
Mar 28, 2003 13 $2,006,425 -55% 1,764 $1,137   $41,434,588 4
Apr 4, 2003 20 $705,691 -65% 855 $825   $42,801,916 5
Apr 11, 2003 30 $210,131 -70% 343 $613   $43,263,007 6
Apr 18, 2003 48 $89,147 -58% 123 $725   $43,426,961 7
Apr 25, 2003 56 $44,827 -50% 71 $631   $43,509,938 8
May 2, 2003 74 $20,604 -54% 71 $290   $43,548,669 9
May 16, 2003 43 $63,782   133 $480   $43,632,458 11

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Mar 7, 2003 2 $5,805,885     2,973 $1,953   $5,805,885 1
Mar 8, 2003 2 $6,740,524 +16%   2,973 $2,267   $12,546,409 2
Mar 9, 2003 2 $4,510,804 -33%   2,973 $1,517   $17,057,213 3
Mar 10, 2003 2 $1,346,000 -70%   2,973 $453   $18,403,000 4
Mar 11, 2003 2 $1,358,000 +1%   2,973 $457   $19,761,000 5
Mar 12, 2003 2 $1,141,000 -16%   2,973 $384   $20,902,000 6
Mar 13, 2003 2 $1,114,000 -2%   2,973 $375   $22,016,000 7
Mar 14, 2003 4 $2,561,900 +130% -56% 2,973 $862   $24,577,720 8
Mar 15, 2003 4 $3,688,583 +44% -45% 2,973 $1,241   $28,266,303 9
Mar 16, 2003 4 $2,455,370 -33% -46% 2,973 $826   $30,721,673 10
Mar 17, 2003 4 $662,000 -73% -51% 2,973 $223   $31,384,000 11
Mar 18, 2003 5 $802,000 +21% -41% 2,973 $270   $32,186,000 12
Mar 19, 2003 5 $647,000 -19% -43% 2,973 $218   $32,833,000 13
Mar 20, 2003 5 $653,000 +1% -41% 2,973 $220   $33,486,000 14
Mar 21, 2003 8 $1,279,371 +96% -50% 2,810 $455   $34,765,371 15
Mar 22, 2003 8 $2,080,899 +63% -44% 2,810 $741   $36,846,263 16
Mar 23, 2003 8 $1,075,512 -48% -56% 2,810 $383   $37,921,775 17
Mar 24, 2003 8 $363,000 -66% -45% 2,810 $129   $38,285,000 18
Mar 25, 2003 8 $403,000 +11% -50% 2,810 $143   $38,688,000 19
Mar 26, 2003 8 $366,000 -9% -43% 2,810 $130   $39,054,000 20
Mar 27, 2003 8 $374,000 +2% -43% 2,810 $133   $39,428,000 21

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Mar 7, 2003 2 $22,015,820   2,973 $7,405   $22,015,820 1
Mar 14, 2003 4 $11,470,173 -48% 2,973 $3,858   $33,485,993 2
Mar 21, 2003 8 $5,942,170 -48% 2,810 $2,115   $39,428,163 3
Mar 28, 2003 13 $2,668,062 -55% 1,764 $1,513   $42,096,225 4
Apr 4, 2003 20 $956,651 -64% 855 $1,119   $43,052,876 5
Apr 11, 2003 33 $284,938 -70% 343 $831   $43,337,814 6
Apr 18, 2003 51 $127,297 -55% 123 $1,035   $43,465,111 7
Apr 25, 2003 60 $62,954 -51% 71 $887   $43,528,065 8
May 2, 2003 65 $40,611 -35% 71 $572   $43,568,676 9
May 16, 2003 51 $63,782   133 $480   $43,632,458 11

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.

Leading Cast

Bruce Willis    Lieutenant A.K. Waters
Monica Bellucci    Dr. Lena Kendricks

Supporting Cast

Cole Hauser    James "Red" Atkins
Eamonn Walker    Ellis "Zee" Pettigrew
Nick Chinlund    Michael 'Slo' Slowenski
Fionnula Flanagan    Sister Grace
Malick Bowens    Colonel Idriss Sadique
Tom Skerritt    Captain Bill Rhodes
Johnny Messner    Kelly Lake
Paul Francis    Danny "Doc" Kelley
Chad Smith    Jason "Flea" Mabry
Akosua Busia    Patience
Peter Mensah    Terwase
Charles Ingram    Demetrius "Silk" Owens
Awaovieyi Agie    Musa
Hadar Busia-Singleton    Amaka
Ida Onyango    Lasana
Fabrice Yahve Habimana, Jr.    Bujo
Sammi Rotibi    Arthur Azuka
Benjamin Ochieng    Colonel Emanuel Okeze
Jimmy Jean-Louis    Gideon
Cornelia Hayes O'Herlihy    Sister Siobhan
Pierrino Mascarino    Father Gianni
Howard Mungo    President Samuel Azuka
Kanayo Chiemelu    General Mustafa Yakubu
Nkeonye Nwankwo    Refugee Woman
Alpha Osman Davies    Alpha
Morris Sesay    Man With Goat
Cle Sloan    Mission Rebel
Kobby Dankyi    Rebel Officer
Lahai Fahnbulleh    Injured Old Man
Allison Dean    Rape Victim
Rodney Charles    Christopher Marwa
Jewel McDonald    Village Woman
George Reid    Tortured Villager
Yannick Doth    Teenage Rebel Soldier
Ousmane Sall    Village Attacker
Harry Van Gorkum    Carrier Reporter
Michael Clossin    Rhodes' Aide
Anthony Vaughn    Rebel Squad Commander
Randall J. Gillet    Seahawk Pilot
William Wood    Carrier Corpsman
Chinyere A. Joyce    Chanting Woman
Martha Myles    Chanting Woman
Gerald Michael Burch    Refugee Camp Guard
Frederick Harris Jr.    Refugee Camp Guard
Elton C. Garner Jr.    Refugee Camp Guard
Floyd W. Vaughn    Relief Worker
John Anyak    Refugee
Ganohan Anasansame    Refugee

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

Production and Technical Credits

Antoine Fuqua    Director
Alex Lasker    Screenwriter
Patrick Cirillo    Screenwriter
Michael Lobell    Producer
Arnold Rifkin    Producer
Ian Bryce    Producer
Joe Roth    Executive Producer
Naomi Shohan    Production Designer
Conrad Buff    Editor
Hans Zimmer    Composer
Mauro Fiore    Director of Photography
Steven P. Saeta    Co-Producer
Stephen Eads    Associate Producer
Heidi Fugeman    Associate Producer
Cathy Schulman    Associate Producer
K.C. Hodenfield    Assistant Director
Rich T. Sickler    Assistant Director
David S. Lazan    Art Director
Larry Dias    Set Decorator
Marlene Stewart    Costume Designer
Mark A. Peterson    Costume Supervisor
Willie D. Burton    Sound Mixer
Steve Pederson    Re-recording Mixer
Daniel Leahy    Re-recording Mixer
Michael Herbick    Re-recording Mixer
George Simpson    Supervising Sound Editor
Michael Jonascu    Sound Effects Editor
Piero Mura    Sound Effects Editor
George Simpson    Sound Designer
Hugo Weng    Dialogue Editor
Susan Dudeck    Dialogue Editor
Curt Schulkey    Dialogue Editor
Bob Badami    Supervising Music Editor
Jennifer Nash    Additional Music Editor
John Blake    Make up
Richard Snell    Make up
Ken Walker    Hairstylist
Mary Vernieu    Casting Director
Roger Guyett    Visual Effects Supervisor

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

DVD Releases for September 19, 2006

September 19th, 2006

It's another week where first run releases are taking a backseat to limited releases and TV on DVD. That latter category is especially busy with the Fall season under way. In fact, it is from that list that we get the DVD Pick of the Week, My Name Is Earl - The Complete First Season - Buy from Amazon, but Hard Candy - Buy from Amazon earns an honorable mention. More...

DVD Releases for June 7, 2005

June 6th, 2005

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DVD Releases for May 25, 2004

May 25th, 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 including a surprise selection for my DVD pick of the week, Bubba Ho-Tep - Buy from Amazon. More...

Bringing Down the House on Top: Part Three

March 24th, 2003


Bringing Down the House Stays on Top

March 17th, 2003


Bringing Down the House Fills Up the Theatres

March 10th, 2003



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Metrics

Opening Weekend:$17,057,213 (39.1% of total gross)
Legs:2.56 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:51.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$75,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.1 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,973 opening theaters/2,973 max. theaters, 4.1 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $76,193,985

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists


Watch Now On

iTunes:iTunes
Netflix:Netflix, Netflix, Netflix, Netflix

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: March 7th, 2003 (Wide) by Sony Pictures
Video Release: June 10th, 2003 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R for strong war violence, some brutality and language
Running Time: 109 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Timeline
Create your own comparison chart…
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Action
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Revolution Studios
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Leading Cast

Bruce Willis    Lieutenant A.K. Waters
Monica Bellucci    Dr. Lena Kendricks

Supporting Cast

Cole Hauser    James "Red" Atkins
Eamonn Walker    Ellis "Zee" Pettigrew
Nick Chinlund    Michael 'Slo' Slowenski
Fionnula Flanagan    Sister Grace
Malick Bowens    Colonel Idriss Sadique
Tom Skerritt    Captain Bill Rhodes
Johnny Messner    Kelly Lake
Paul Francis    Danny "Doc" Kelley
Chad Smith    Jason "Flea" Mabry
Akosua Busia    Patience
Peter Mensah    Terwase
Charles Ingram    Demetrius "Silk" Owens
Awaovieyi Agie    Musa
Hadar Busia-Singleton    Amaka
Ida Onyango    Lasana
Fabrice Yahve Habimana, Jr.    Bujo
Sammi Rotibi    Arthur Azuka
Benjamin Ochieng    Colonel Emanuel Okeze
Jimmy Jean-Louis    Gideon
Cornelia Hayes O'Herlihy    Sister Siobhan
Pierrino Mascarino    Father Gianni
Howard Mungo    President Samuel Azuka
Kanayo Chiemelu    General Mustafa Yakubu
Nkeonye Nwankwo    Refugee Woman
Alpha Osman Davies    Alpha
Morris Sesay    Man With Goat
Cle Sloan    Mission Rebel
Kobby Dankyi    Rebel Officer
Lahai Fahnbulleh    Injured Old Man
Allison Dean    Rape Victim
Rodney Charles    Christopher Marwa
Jewel McDonald    Village Woman
George Reid    Tortured Villager
Yannick Doth    Teenage Rebel Soldier
Ousmane Sall    Village Attacker
Harry Van Gorkum    Carrier Reporter
Michael Clossin    Rhodes' Aide
Anthony Vaughn    Rebel Squad Commander
Randall J. Gillet    Seahawk Pilot
William Wood    Carrier Corpsman
Chinyere A. Joyce    Chanting Woman
Martha Myles    Chanting Woman
Gerald Michael Burch    Refugee Camp Guard
Frederick Harris Jr.    Refugee Camp Guard
Elton C. Garner Jr.    Refugee Camp Guard
Floyd W. Vaughn    Relief Worker
John Anyak    Refugee
Ganohan Anasansame    Refugee

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

Production and Technical Credits

Antoine Fuqua    Director
Alex Lasker    Screenwriter
Patrick Cirillo    Screenwriter
Michael Lobell    Producer
Arnold Rifkin    Producer
Ian Bryce    Producer
Joe Roth    Executive Producer
Naomi Shohan    Production Designer
Conrad Buff    Editor
Hans Zimmer    Composer
Mauro Fiore    Director of Photography
Steven P. Saeta    Co-Producer
Stephen Eads    Associate Producer
Heidi Fugeman    Associate Producer
Cathy Schulman    Associate Producer
K.C. Hodenfield    Assistant Director
Rich T. Sickler    Assistant Director
David S. Lazan    Art Director
Larry Dias    Set Decorator
Marlene Stewart    Costume Designer
Mark A. Peterson    Costume Supervisor
Willie D. Burton    Sound Mixer
Steve Pederson    Re-recording Mixer
Daniel Leahy    Re-recording Mixer
Michael Herbick    Re-recording Mixer
George Simpson    Supervising Sound Editor
Michael Jonascu    Sound Effects Editor
Piero Mura    Sound Effects Editor
George Simpson    Sound Designer
Hugo Weng    Dialogue Editor
Susan Dudeck    Dialogue Editor
Curt Schulkey    Dialogue Editor
Bob Badami    Supervising Music Editor
Jennifer Nash    Additional Music Editor
John Blake    Make up
Richard Snell    Make up
Ken Walker    Hairstylist
Mary Vernieu    Casting Director
Roger Guyett    Visual Effects Supervisor

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

DVD Releases for September 19, 2006

September 19th, 2006

It's another week where first run releases are taking a backseat to limited releases and TV on DVD. That latter category is especially busy with the Fall season under way. In fact, it is from that list that we get the DVD Pick of the Week, My Name Is Earl - The Complete First Season - Buy from Amazon, but Hard Candy - Buy from Amazon earns an honorable mention. More...

DVD Releases for June 7, 2005

June 6th, 2005

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, classics and a few from the growing TV on DVD section.

It's the first Tuesday of the month and that usually means it's a busy week for DVD releases but what this week makes up with in quantity, it lacks in quality. That's not to say there's no DVDs worth picking up, it's just that they are buried under a mound of dreck. Leading the way is The Dead Zone - The Complete Third Season - Buy from Amazon with Rescue Me - The Complete First Season - Buy from Amazon right behind. There are also a couple other releases that are not only worthy of being a DVD pick of the week, but are must-haves for all Loyal Canucks: Degrassi Junior High - Season 2 - Buy from Amazon and Rock & Rule - 2-Disc Collector's Edition, an amazing cartoon that (and I can't emphasize this enough) is not for children. More...

DVD Releases for May 25, 2004

May 25th, 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 including a surprise selection for my DVD pick of the week, Bubba Ho-Tep - Buy from Amazon. More...

Bringing Down the House on Top: Part Three

March 24th, 2003


Bringing Down the House Stays on Top

March 17th, 2003


Bringing Down the House Fills Up the Theatres

March 10th, 2003


Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Mar 7, 2003 2 $17,057,213   2,973 $5,737   $17,057,213 1
Mar 14, 2003 4 $8,705,853 -49% 2,973 $2,928   $30,721,673 2
Mar 21, 2003 8 $4,435,782 -49% 2,810 $1,579   $37,921,775 3
Mar 28, 2003 13 $2,006,425 -55% 1,764 $1,137   $41,434,588 4
Apr 4, 2003 20 $705,691 -65% 855 $825   $42,801,916 5
Apr 11, 2003 30 $210,131 -70% 343 $613   $43,263,007 6
Apr 18, 2003 48 $89,147 -58% 123 $725   $43,426,961 7
Apr 25, 2003 56 $44,827 -50% 71 $631   $43,509,938 8
May 2, 2003 74 $20,604 -54% 71 $290   $43,548,669 9
May 16, 2003 43 $63,782   133 $480   $43,632,458 11

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Mar 7, 2003 2 $5,805,885     2,973 $1,953   $5,805,885 1
Mar 8, 2003 2 $6,740,524 +16%   2,973 $2,267   $12,546,409 2
Mar 9, 2003 2 $4,510,804 -33%   2,973 $1,517   $17,057,213 3
Mar 10, 2003 2 $1,346,000 -70%   2,973 $453   $18,403,000 4
Mar 11, 2003 2 $1,358,000 +1%   2,973 $457   $19,761,000 5
Mar 12, 2003 2 $1,141,000 -16%   2,973 $384   $20,902,000 6
Mar 13, 2003 2 $1,114,000 -2%   2,973 $375   $22,016,000 7
Mar 14, 2003 4 $2,561,900 +130% -56% 2,973 $862   $24,577,720 8
Mar 15, 2003 4 $3,688,583 +44% -45% 2,973 $1,241   $28,266,303 9
Mar 16, 2003 4 $2,455,370 -33% -46% 2,973 $826   $30,721,673 10
Mar 17, 2003 4 $662,000 -73% -51% 2,973 $223   $31,384,000 11
Mar 18, 2003 5 $802,000 +21% -41% 2,973 $270   $32,186,000 12
Mar 19, 2003 5 $647,000 -19% -43% 2,973 $218   $32,833,000 13
Mar 20, 2003 5 $653,000 +1% -41% 2,973 $220   $33,486,000 14
Mar 21, 2003 8 $1,279,371 +96% -50% 2,810 $455   $34,765,371 15
Mar 22, 2003 8 $2,080,899 +63% -44% 2,810 $741   $36,846,263 16
Mar 23, 2003 8 $1,075,512 -48% -56% 2,810 $383   $37,921,775 17
Mar 24, 2003 8 $363,000 -66% -45% 2,810 $129   $38,285,000 18
Mar 25, 2003 8 $403,000 +11% -50% 2,810 $143   $38,688,000 19
Mar 26, 2003 8 $366,000 -9% -43% 2,810 $130   $39,054,000 20
Mar 27, 2003 8 $374,000 +2% -43% 2,810 $133   $39,428,000 21

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Mar 7, 2003 2 $22,015,820   2,973 $7,405   $22,015,820 1
Mar 14, 2003 4 $11,470,173 -48% 2,973 $3,858   $33,485,993 2
Mar 21, 2003 8 $5,942,170 -48% 2,810 $2,115   $39,428,163 3
Mar 28, 2003 13 $2,668,062 -55% 1,764 $1,513   $42,096,225 4
Apr 4, 2003 20 $956,651 -64% 855 $1,119   $43,052,876 5
Apr 11, 2003 33 $284,938 -70% 343 $831   $43,337,814 6
Apr 18, 2003 51 $127,297 -55% 123 $1,035   $43,465,111 7
Apr 25, 2003 60 $62,954 -51% 71 $887   $43,528,065 8
May 2, 2003 65 $40,611 -35% 71 $572   $43,568,676 9
May 16, 2003 51 $63,782   133 $480   $43,632,458 11

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.