Freedom (2014)

Freedom poster
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office n/a
International Box Office $872,757Details
Worldwide Box Office $872,757
Home Market Performance
Est. Domestic DVD Sales $110,310 Details
Total Est. Domestic Video Sales $110,310
Further financial details...

Synopsis

Two men separated by 100 years are united in their search for freedom. In 1856 a slave, Samuel Woodward and his family, escape from the Monroe Plantation near Richmond, Virginia. A secret network of ordinary people known as the Underground Railroad guide the family on their journey north to Canada. They are relentlessly pursued by the notorious slave hunter Plimpton. Hunted like a dog and haunted by the unthinkable suffering he and his forbears have endured, Samuel is forced to decide between revenge or freedom. 100 years earlier in 1748, John Newton the Captain of a slave trader sails from Africa with a cargo of slaves, bound for America. On board is Samuel’s great grandfather whose survival is tied to the fate of Captain Newton. The voyage changes Newton’s life forever and he creates a legacy that will inspire Samuel and the lives of millions for generations to come.

Metrics

Production Budget:$14,500,000 (worldwide box office is 0.1 times production budget)

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time International Box Office (Rank 11,401-11,500) 11,455 $872,757
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 16,201-16,300) 16,228 $872,757
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,401-2,500) 2,471 $872,757
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,001-4,100) 4,061 $872,757

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


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iTunes:iTunes
Google Play:Google Play
Vudu:Vudu, Vudu

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: June 5th, 2015 (Limited) by ARC Entertainment
International Releases: August 22nd, 2014 (Wide), released as Freedom (ii) (Australia)
November 19th, 2015 (Wide) (South Korea)
Video Release: July 14th, 2015 by ARC Entertainment Video
MPAA Rating: R for some violence.
(Rating bulletin 2374, 5/20/2015)
Running Time: 95 minutes
Comparisons: vs. 12 Years a Slave
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Keywords: Slavery, Early / Simultaneous Video-on-Demand release, Non-Chronological, Escape, Fugitive / On the Run, 1700s, 1800s
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Historical Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Gigantic Pictures, Quixote, Hand Held Films Inc. , Whit's End
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Australia 8/22/2014 $0 0 77 105 $246,982 10/11/2017
South Korea 11/19/2015 $2,295 0 117 280 $625,775 9/7/2018
 
International Total$872,757 9/7/2018

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

Cuba Gooding, Jr.    Samuel
William Sadler    Plimpton

Supporting Cast

Anna Sims    Maria
Bernhard Forcher    John Newtown
David Rasche    Jefferson Monroe
Diane Salinger    Fanny
Sharon Leal    Vanessa
Harry Smith    Ship's Surgeon
Jennifer Eagle    Pikesville Townsperson
Michael Goodwin    William Garrett

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

Production and Technical Credits

Peter Cousens    Director
Timothy A. Chey    Screenwriter
Timothy A. Chey    Producer
Peter Cousens    Executive Producer
Cuba Gooding, Jr.    Executive Producer
Mike Goodin    Executive Producer
Ray Hubley    Editor
James Lavino    Composer
Dean Cundey    Director of Photography
Jessica Hong    Assistant Director

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

Limited and VOD Releases: Some Lovely Limited Releases

June 5th, 2015

Love and Mercy

In another improvement to our news this week, the Limited Releases column is expanding to cover both limited and VOD releases. I know what you are thinking. You are thinking, “aren't you already talking about VOD on the Home Market Releases column?” Yes. However, those are for VOD releases for films that already played in theaters some time ago. This column will include films that debut on VOD either before, or simultaneously with, their theatrical release. We think this it an important change, as too often the Limited Release column was “Limited Releases Playing in New York City and Possibly Los Angeles.” For people in most of the rest of the country, there were no films on the list playing anywhere near them. This week, there are at least a few films worth checking out, including We Are Still Here, which is playing on VOD and Love and Mercy and Testament of Youth, which are theatrical-only releases that both have a shot at mainstream success. More...


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Synopsis

Two men separated by 100 years are united in their search for freedom. In 1856 a slave, Samuel Woodward and his family, escape from the Monroe Plantation near Richmond, Virginia. A secret network of ordinary people known as the Underground Railroad guide the family on their journey north to Canada. They are relentlessly pursued by the notorious slave hunter Plimpton. Hunted like a dog and haunted by the unthinkable suffering he and his forbears have endured, Samuel is forced to decide between revenge or freedom. 100 years earlier in 1748, John Newton the Captain of a slave trader sails from Africa with a cargo of slaves, bound for America. On board is Samuel’s great grandfather whose survival is tied to the fate of Captain Newton. The voyage changes Newton’s life forever and he creates a legacy that will inspire Samuel and the lives of millions for generations to come.

Metrics

Production Budget:$14,500,000 (worldwide box office is 0.1 times production budget)

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time International Box Office (Rank 11,401-11,500) 11,455 $872,757
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 16,201-16,300) 16,228 $872,757
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,401-2,500) 2,471 $872,757
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,001-4,100) 4,061 $872,757

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Watch Now On

Amazon VOD:Amazon
iTunes:iTunes
Google Play:Google Play
Vudu:Vudu, Vudu

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: June 5th, 2015 (Limited) by ARC Entertainment
International Releases: August 22nd, 2014 (Wide), released as Freedom (ii) (Australia)
November 19th, 2015 (Wide) (South Korea)
Video Release: July 14th, 2015 by ARC Entertainment Video
MPAA Rating: R for some violence.
(Rating bulletin 2374, 5/20/2015)
Running Time: 95 minutes
Comparisons: vs. 12 Years a Slave
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Slavery, Early / Simultaneous Video-on-Demand release, Non-Chronological, Escape, Fugitive / On the Run, 1700s, 1800s
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Historical Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Gigantic Pictures, Quixote, Hand Held Films Inc. , Whit's End
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Leading Cast

Cuba Gooding, Jr.    Samuel
William Sadler    Plimpton

Supporting Cast

Anna Sims    Maria
Bernhard Forcher    John Newtown
David Rasche    Jefferson Monroe
Diane Salinger    Fanny
Sharon Leal    Vanessa
Harry Smith    Ship's Surgeon
Jennifer Eagle    Pikesville Townsperson
Michael Goodwin    William Garrett

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

Production and Technical Credits

Peter Cousens    Director
Timothy A. Chey    Screenwriter
Timothy A. Chey    Producer
Peter Cousens    Executive Producer
Cuba Gooding, Jr.    Executive Producer
Mike Goodin    Executive Producer
Ray Hubley    Editor
James Lavino    Composer
Dean Cundey    Director of Photography
Jessica Hong    Assistant Director

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

Limited and VOD Releases: Some Lovely Limited Releases

June 5th, 2015

Love and Mercy

In another improvement to our news this week, the Limited Releases column is expanding to cover both limited and VOD releases. I know what you are thinking. You are thinking, “aren't you already talking about VOD on the Home Market Releases column?” Yes. However, those are for VOD releases for films that already played in theaters some time ago. This column will include films that debut on VOD either before, or simultaneously with, their theatrical release. We think this it an important change, as too often the Limited Release column was “Limited Releases Playing in New York City and Possibly Los Angeles.” For people in most of the rest of the country, there were no films on the list playing anywhere near them. This week, there are at least a few films worth checking out, including We Are Still Here, which is playing on VOD and Love and Mercy and Testament of Youth, which are theatrical-only releases that both have a shot at mainstream success. More...

Weekend Box Office Performance

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Australia 8/22/2014 $0 0 77 105 $246,982 10/11/2017
South Korea 11/19/2015 $2,295 0 117 280 $625,775 9/7/2018
 
International Total$872,757 9/7/2018

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.