Alceste a bicyclette (2013)

Molière à Bicyclette poster
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $385,165Details
International Box Office $10,183,850Details
Worldwide Box Office $10,569,015
Home Market Performance
Est. Domestic Blu-ray Sales $46,434 Details
Total Est. Domestic Video Sales $46,434
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Synopsis

Two French actors portray two French actors, friends at odds with one another in every possible way, except with regard to their love for performing Moliere's "The Misanthrope". Gauthier; tall, handsome, and the beneficiary of a leading role in a wildly popular, wildly ridiculous soap opera; he is a beloved cosmetic surgeon who "saves lives". Regarding the random nature of his good fortune, Gauthier is both embarrassed and defensive; he seeks to re-establish his acting bona-fides by starring in and directing Moliere on the Paris stage.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$33,071 (8.6% of total gross)
Legs:8.03 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:3.6% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:18 opening theaters/18 max. theaters, 5.6 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $510,670

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: May 3rd, 2013 (Limited) by Mongrel Media (Canada)
April 23rd, 2014 (Limited) by Strand Releasing, released as Bicycling with Moliere
International Releases: January 16th, 2013 (Wide) (Belgium)
January 16th, 2013 (Wide) (France)
January 16th, 2013 (Wide) (Switzerland)
May 3rd, 2013 (Limited) (Canada)
November 1st, 2013 (Wide) (Brazil)
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Video Release: August 5th, 2014 by Strand Home
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 104 minutes
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Keywords: Performing Arts, Retirement, Out of Retirement, Screenplay Written By the Star, Porn Business, Theater Actor
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Les Films Des., Pathe, Appaloosa Development, France 2 Cinema, Soficinema 8 LBP15, Soficinema 9
Production Countries: France
Languages: French, Italian

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
May 3, 2013 50 $33,071   18 $1,837   $33,071 1
May 10, 2013 38 $47,941 +45% 18 $2,663   $108,684 2
May 24, 2013 42 $30,504   7 $4,358   $220,256 1
May 31, 2013 44 $12,331 -60% 6 $2,055   $242,175 2
Jun 7, 2013 49 $15,066 +22% 6 $2,511   $265,215 3
Jun 14, 2013 58 $6,099 -60% 6 $1,017   $280,338 4
Jun 21, 2013 58 $7,481 +23% 5 $1,496   $294,515 5
Jul 19, 2013 98 $300   1 $300   $321,877 1
Oct 4, 2013 86 $4,362   1 $4,362   $381,269 1
Apr 25, 2014 92 $3,896   1 $3,896   $385,165 1
May 9, 2014 79 $4,581   5 $916   $28,193 3
May 16, 2014 82 $1,823 -60% 4 $456   $32,927 4
May 23, 2014 76 $1,835 +1% 2 $918   $35,557 5
May 30, 2014 79 $1,315 -28% 2 $658   $37,861 6
Jun 6, 2014 78 $4,259 +224% 5 $852   $43,152 7
Jun 13, 2014 76 $4,804 +13% 3 $1,601   $49,343 8
Jun 20, 2014 93 $1,292 -73% 2 $646   $52,540 9
Jun 27, 2014 105 $642 -50% 2 $321   $54,729 10
Jul 4, 2014 95 $734 +14% 2 $367   $55,920 11
Jul 11, 2014 97 $525 -28% 1 $525   $57,094 12
Jul 18, 2014 90 $1,244 +137% 2 $622   $58,772 13
Aug 1, 2014 100 $207   1 $207   $59,624 15

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
May 3, 2013 42 $60,734   18 $3,374   $60,734 1
May 10, 2013 40 $74,013 +22% 18 $4,112   $134,756 2
May 17, 2013 43 $54,352 -27% 17 $3,197   $189,752 3
May 24, 2013 44 $40,090 -26% 7 $5,727   $229,843 4
May 31, 2013 46 $20,308 -49% 6 $3,385   $250,151 5
Jun 7, 2013 55 $23,170 +14% 6 $3,862   $273,758 6
Jun 14, 2013 58 $10,851 -53% 6 $1,809   $285,707 7
Jun 21, 2013 55 $14,155 +30% 5 $2,831   $301,212 8
Jun 28, 2013 39 $10,357 -27% 4 $2,589   $311,605 9
Jul 12, 2013 61 $4,385   3 $1,462   $321,577 1
May 9, 2014 75 $7,492   5 $1,498   $31,104 4
May 16, 2014 77 $2,618 -65% 4 $655   $33,722 5
May 23, 2014 74 $2,824 +8% 2 $1,412   $36,546 6
May 30, 2014 79 $2,347 -17% 2 $1,174   $38,893 7
Jun 6, 2014 79 $5,646 +141% 5 $1,129   $44,539 8
Jun 13, 2014 81 $6,709 +19% 3 $2,236   $51,248 9
Jun 20, 2014 87 $2,839 -58% 2 $1,420   $54,087 10
Jun 27, 2014 105 $1,099 -61% 2 $550   $55,186 11
Jul 4, 2014 91 $1,383 +26% 2 $692   $56,569 12
Jul 11, 2014 91 $959 -31% 1 $959   $57,528 13

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Belgium 1/16/2013 $10,465 4 4 7 $28,349 12/14/2015
Brazil 11/1/2013 $0 0 3 10 $75,450 12/13/2015
Canada 5/3/2013 $0 0 0 0 $0
France 1/16/2013 $2,033,973 328 504 2,498 $9,378,710 12/14/2015
Italy 12/12/2013 $72,530 15 32 65 $463,416 12/13/2015
Portugal 11/7/2013 $0 0 2 2 $12,452 12/13/2015
Switzerland 1/16/2013 $23,972 2 12 20 $154,970 12/14/2015
United Kingdom 7/4/2014 $0 0 8 8 $70,503 12/17/2015
 
International Total$10,183,850 12/17/2015

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


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Leading Cast

Fabrice Luchini    Serge Tanneur
Lambert Wilson    Gauthier Valence
Maya Sansa    Francesca

Supporting Cast

Camille Japy    Christine
Ged Marlon    Meynard
Stephan Wojtowicz    Taxi Driver
Josiane Stoleru    Raphaelle La Puisaye
Laurie Bordesoules    Zoe
Annie Mercier    Tamara
Christine Murillo    Madame Francon

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

Production and Technical Credits

Philippe Le Guay    Director
Philippe Le Guay    Screenwriter
Philippe Le Guay    Story Creator
Fabrice Luchini    Story Creator
Anne-Dominique Toussaint    Producer
Monica Coleman    Editor
Jorge Arriagada    Composer
Jean-Claude Larrieu    Director of Photography
Francoise Dupertuis    Set Designer
Elisabeth Tavernier    Costume Designer
Anne Autran-Dumour    Costumes
Laurent Poirier    Sound Mixer
Vincent Guillon    Sound Mixer
Jean-Jacques Albert    Production Manager
Hubert Engammare    Assistant Director
Michelle Constantinides    Make up
Milou Sanner    Hairstylist
Tatiana Vialle    Casting Director
Didier Carrel    Unit Manager
Matthieu Bled    Director of Post-production

Per Theater Chart: Most Limited Releases have a Rough Time

April 30th, 2014

From the Rough poster

It was not a good week on the per theater chart, as only one film topped the $10,000 mark. That film was Locke, which earned an average of $20,252 in four theaters. More...

Limited Releases: Lockedown

April 25th, 2014

From the Rough poster

It is a busy week for limited releases, but most of the films are earning weak reviews. Several are earning reviews that would be good if they were opening wide, but not good enough to suggest they will thrive in limited release. There are a few of films with truly great reviews, including Blue Ruin, which not only has amazing reviews, but also earned a number of film festival awards. Both Last Passenger and Locke are also earning close to 90% positive reviews, but none of them really feel like limited release hits. More...


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Synopsis

Two French actors portray two French actors, friends at odds with one another in every possible way, except with regard to their love for performing Moliere's "The Misanthrope". Gauthier; tall, handsome, and the beneficiary of a leading role in a wildly popular, wildly ridiculous soap opera; he is a beloved cosmetic surgeon who "saves lives". Regarding the random nature of his good fortune, Gauthier is both embarrassed and defensive; he seeks to re-establish his acting bona-fides by starring in and directing Moliere on the Paris stage.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$33,071 (8.6% of total gross)
Legs:8.03 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:3.6% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:18 opening theaters/18 max. theaters, 5.6 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $510,670

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists


Watch Now On

Amazon VOD:Amazon

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: May 3rd, 2013 (Limited) by Mongrel Media (Canada)
April 23rd, 2014 (Limited) by Strand Releasing, released as Bicycling with Moliere
International Releases: January 16th, 2013 (Wide) (Belgium)
January 16th, 2013 (Wide) (France)
January 16th, 2013 (Wide) (Switzerland)
May 3rd, 2013 (Limited) (Canada)
November 1st, 2013 (Wide) (Brazil)
... Show all releases
Video Release: August 5th, 2014 by Strand Home
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 104 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Performing Arts, Retirement, Out of Retirement, Screenplay Written By the Star, Porn Business, Theater Actor
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Les Films Des., Pathe, Appaloosa Development, France 2 Cinema, Soficinema 8 LBP15, Soficinema 9
Production Countries: France
Languages: French, Italian

Leading Cast

Fabrice Luchini    Serge Tanneur
Lambert Wilson    Gauthier Valence
Maya Sansa    Francesca

Supporting Cast

Camille Japy    Christine
Ged Marlon    Meynard
Stephan Wojtowicz    Taxi Driver
Josiane Stoleru    Raphaelle La Puisaye
Laurie Bordesoules    Zoe
Annie Mercier    Tamara
Christine Murillo    Madame Francon

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

Production and Technical Credits

Philippe Le Guay    Director
Philippe Le Guay    Screenwriter
Philippe Le Guay    Story Creator
Fabrice Luchini    Story Creator
Anne-Dominique Toussaint    Producer
Monica Coleman    Editor
Jorge Arriagada    Composer
Jean-Claude Larrieu    Director of Photography
Francoise Dupertuis    Set Designer
Elisabeth Tavernier    Costume Designer
Anne Autran-Dumour    Costumes
Laurent Poirier    Sound Mixer
Vincent Guillon    Sound Mixer
Jean-Jacques Albert    Production Manager
Hubert Engammare    Assistant Director
Michelle Constantinides    Make up
Milou Sanner    Hairstylist
Tatiana Vialle    Casting Director
Didier Carrel    Unit Manager
Matthieu Bled    Director of Post-production

Per Theater Chart: Most Limited Releases have a Rough Time

April 30th, 2014

From the Rough poster

It was not a good week on the per theater chart, as only one film topped the $10,000 mark. That film was Locke, which earned an average of $20,252 in four theaters. More...

Limited Releases: Lockedown

April 25th, 2014

From the Rough poster

It is a busy week for limited releases, but most of the films are earning weak reviews. Several are earning reviews that would be good if they were opening wide, but not good enough to suggest they will thrive in limited release. There are a few of films with truly great reviews, including Blue Ruin, which not only has amazing reviews, but also earned a number of film festival awards. Both Last Passenger and Locke are also earning close to 90% positive reviews, but none of them really feel like limited release hits. More...

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
May 3, 2013 50 $33,071   18 $1,837   $33,071 1
May 10, 2013 38 $47,941 +45% 18 $2,663   $108,684 2
May 24, 2013 42 $30,504   7 $4,358   $220,256 1
May 31, 2013 44 $12,331 -60% 6 $2,055   $242,175 2
Jun 7, 2013 49 $15,066 +22% 6 $2,511   $265,215 3
Jun 14, 2013 58 $6,099 -60% 6 $1,017   $280,338 4
Jun 21, 2013 58 $7,481 +23% 5 $1,496   $294,515 5
Jul 19, 2013 98 $300   1 $300   $321,877 1
Oct 4, 2013 86 $4,362   1 $4,362   $381,269 1
Apr 25, 2014 92 $3,896   1 $3,896   $385,165 1
May 9, 2014 79 $4,581   5 $916   $28,193 3
May 16, 2014 82 $1,823 -60% 4 $456   $32,927 4
May 23, 2014 76 $1,835 +1% 2 $918   $35,557 5
May 30, 2014 79 $1,315 -28% 2 $658   $37,861 6
Jun 6, 2014 78 $4,259 +224% 5 $852   $43,152 7
Jun 13, 2014 76 $4,804 +13% 3 $1,601   $49,343 8
Jun 20, 2014 93 $1,292 -73% 2 $646   $52,540 9
Jun 27, 2014 105 $642 -50% 2 $321   $54,729 10
Jul 4, 2014 95 $734 +14% 2 $367   $55,920 11
Jul 11, 2014 97 $525 -28% 1 $525   $57,094 12
Jul 18, 2014 90 $1,244 +137% 2 $622   $58,772 13
Aug 1, 2014 100 $207   1 $207   $59,624 15

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
May 3, 2013 42 $60,734   18 $3,374   $60,734 1
May 10, 2013 40 $74,013 +22% 18 $4,112   $134,756 2
May 17, 2013 43 $54,352 -27% 17 $3,197   $189,752 3
May 24, 2013 44 $40,090 -26% 7 $5,727   $229,843 4
May 31, 2013 46 $20,308 -49% 6 $3,385   $250,151 5
Jun 7, 2013 55 $23,170 +14% 6 $3,862   $273,758 6
Jun 14, 2013 58 $10,851 -53% 6 $1,809   $285,707 7
Jun 21, 2013 55 $14,155 +30% 5 $2,831   $301,212 8
Jun 28, 2013 39 $10,357 -27% 4 $2,589   $311,605 9
Jul 12, 2013 61 $4,385   3 $1,462   $321,577 1
May 9, 2014 75 $7,492   5 $1,498   $31,104 4
May 16, 2014 77 $2,618 -65% 4 $655   $33,722 5
May 23, 2014 74 $2,824 +8% 2 $1,412   $36,546 6
May 30, 2014 79 $2,347 -17% 2 $1,174   $38,893 7
Jun 6, 2014 79 $5,646 +141% 5 $1,129   $44,539 8
Jun 13, 2014 81 $6,709 +19% 3 $2,236   $51,248 9
Jun 20, 2014 87 $2,839 -58% 2 $1,420   $54,087 10
Jun 27, 2014 105 $1,099 -61% 2 $550   $55,186 11
Jul 4, 2014 91 $1,383 +26% 2 $692   $56,569 12
Jul 11, 2014 91 $959 -31% 1 $959   $57,528 13

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Belgium 1/16/2013 $10,465 4 4 7 $28,349 12/14/2015
Brazil 11/1/2013 $0 0 3 10 $75,450 12/13/2015
Canada 5/3/2013 $0 0 0 0 $0
France 1/16/2013 $2,033,973 328 504 2,498 $9,378,710 12/14/2015
Italy 12/12/2013 $72,530 15 32 65 $463,416 12/13/2015
Portugal 11/7/2013 $0 0 2 2 $12,452 12/13/2015
Switzerland 1/16/2013 $23,972 2 12 20 $154,970 12/14/2015
United Kingdom 7/4/2014 $0 0 8 8 $70,503 12/17/2015
 
International Total$10,183,850 12/17/2015

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.