Synopsis
The story of Owen Suskind, a young man who was unable to speak as a child until he and his family discovered a unique way to communicate by immersing themselves in the world of classic Disney animated films. This coming-of-age story follows Owen as he graduates to adulthood and takes his first steps toward independence. The subject of his father Ron Suskind’s New York Times bestseller, Owen was a thriving three year old who suddenly and inexplicably went silent—and for years after remained unable to connect with other people or to convey his thoughts, feelings or desires. Over time, through repeated viewings of Disney classics like The Little Mermaid and The Lion King, Owen found useful tools to help him to understand complex social cues and to re-connect with the world around him.
Metrics
Opening Weekend: | $21,883 (8.6% of total gross) |
Legs: | 8.72 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
Domestic Share: | 66.6% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
Theater counts: | 3 opening theaters/60 max. theaters, 4.1 weeks average run per theater |
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $317,460 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
Record | Rank | Amount |
---|---|---|
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 11,201-11,300) | 11,247 | $254,738 |
All Time International Box Office (Rank 17,401-17,500) | 17,456 | $127,465 |
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 19,301-19,400) | 19,313 | $382,203 |
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 3,301-3,400) | 3,359 | $254,738 |
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, iTunes |
Google Play: | Google Play |
Vudu: | Vudu |
Movie Details
Domestic Releases: | July 1st, 2016 (Limited) by The Orchard |
International Releases: | September 30th, 2016 (Wide) (Australia)
December 2nd, 2016 (Wide) (Russia (CIS)) December 9th, 2016 (Wide) (United Kingdom) March 23rd, 2017 (Wide) (Netherlands) September 21st, 2017 (Wide) (South Korea) ... Show all releases |
Video Release: | October 4th, 2016 by The Orchard |
MPAA Rating: | PG for thematic elements, and language including a suggestive reference. (Rating bulletin 2419 (Cert #50388), 4/6/2016) |
Running Time: | 91 minutes |
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Keywords: | Coming of Age, Autism, Animated Sequences, Archive Footage |
Source: | Based on Factual Book/Article |
Genre: | Documentary |
Production Method: | Animation/Live Action |
Creative Type: | Factual |
Production/Financing Companies: | A&E Indiefilms, Motto Pictures, The Orchard |
Production Countries: | France, United States |
Languages: | English |