The 40 Year-old Virgin (2005)

The 40 Year-old Virgin
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $109,607,527Details
International Box Office $66,827,602Details
Worldwide Box Office $176,435,129
Domestic Physical Disc Sales
DVD Sales (estimated) $28,455,279
Total $28,455,279
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Metrics

Opening Weekend:$21,422,815 (19.5% of total gross)
Legs:5.12 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:62.1% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$26,000,000 (worldwide box office is 6.8 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,845 opening theaters/3,006 max. theaters, 7.8 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $204,315,347

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: August 19th, 2005 (Wide) by Universal
August 22nd, 2025 (Limited) by Universal (20th Anniversary)
International Releases: November 4th, 2005 (Wide), released as Virgin la 40 de ani (Romania)
June 5th, 2026 (Limited), released as Virgin la 40 de ani (Romania)
Video Release: December 13th, 2005 by Universal Home Entertainment, released as 40-Year-Old Virgin, The
MPA Rating: R for pervasive sexual content, language and some drug use
Running Time: 116 minutes
Cast, crew, or production detail: Ensemble, Frat Pack
Plot point: Divorcée Romance, Relationships Gone Wrong, Romance, Speed Dating
Source material: Judd Apatow Buddy Comedy
Subgenre: Romantic Comedy
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Romantic Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Judd Apatow, Universal Pictures
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Aug 19, 2005 1 $21,422,815   2,845 $7,530   $21,422,815 1
Aug 26, 2005 1 $16,275,895 -24% 2,868 $5,675   $48,567,975 2
Sep 2, 2005 2 $13,301,085 -18% 2,901 $4,585   $68,651,840 3
Sep 9, 2005 2 $7,717,530 -42% 2,974 $2,595   $82,126,560 4
Sep 16, 2005 4 $5,967,005 -23% 3,006 $1,985   $90,726,553 5
Sep 23, 2005 7 $4,310,270 -28% 2,581 $1,670   $96,944,308 6
Sep 30, 2005 10 $3,120,045 -28% 2,152 $1,450   $101,405,778 7
Oct 7, 2005 14 $1,867,805 -40% 1,132 $1,650   $104,350,468 8
Oct 14, 2005 17 $1,025,870 -45% 725 $1,415   $106,038,403 9
Oct 21, 2005 19 $623,715 -39% 462 $1,350   $107,010,258 10
Oct 28, 2005 27 $302,680 -51% 322 $940   $107,511,573 11
Nov 4, 2005 24 $303,460 n/c 305 $995   $107,942,363 12
Nov 11, 2005 26 $282,150 -7% 285 $990   $108,343,438 13
Nov 18, 2005 24 $200,655 -29% 254 $790   $108,636,583 14
Nov 25, 2005 29 $175,070 -13% 199 $880   $108,918,903 15
Dec 2, 2005 30 $119,560 -32% 196 $610   $109,089,208 16
Dec 9, 2005 31 $98,410 -18% 160 $615   $109,243,478 17

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Aug 19, 2005 1 $7,055,565     2,845 $2,480   $7,055,565 1
Aug 20, 2005 1 $7,994,450 +13%   2,845 $2,810   $15,050,015 2
Aug 21, 2005 1 $6,372,800 -20%   2,845 $2,240   $21,422,815 3
Aug 22, 2005 1 $3,015,700 -53%   2,845 $1,060   $24,438,515 4
Aug 23, 2005 1 $2,901,885 -4%   2,845 $1,020   $27,340,400 5
Aug 24, 2005 1 $2,604,555 -10%   2,845 $915   $29,944,955 6
Aug 25, 2005 1 $2,347,125 -10%   2,845 $825   $32,292,080 7
Aug 26, 2005 2 $4,846,915 +107% -31% 2,870 $1,689   $37,138,995 8
Aug 27, 2005 1 $6,739,800 +39% -16% 2,870 $2,348   $43,878,795 9
Aug 28, 2005 1 $4,689,180 -30% -26% 2,870 $1,634   $48,567,975 10
Aug 29, 2005 1 $1,836,555 -61% -39% 2,870 $640   $50,404,530 11
Aug 30, 2005 1 $1,906,445 +4% -34% 2,868 $665   $52,310,975 12
Aug 31, 2005 1 $1,635,555 -14% -37% 2,868 $570   $53,946,530 13
Sep 1, 2005 1 $1,404,225 -14% -40% 2,868 $490   $55,350,755 14
Sep 2, 2005 2 $3,452,190 +146% -29% 2,901 $1,190   $58,802,945 15
Sep 3, 2005 2 $4,859,175 +41% -28% 2,901 $1,675   $63,662,120 16
Sep 4, 2005 2 $4,989,720 +3% +6% 2,901 $1,720   $68,651,840 17
Sep 5, 2005 2 $3,234,615 -35% +76% 2,901 $1,115   $71,886,455 18
Sep 6, 2005 2 $928,320 -71% -51% 2,901 $320   $72,814,775 19
Sep 7, 2005 2 $839,995 -10% -49% 2,901 $290   $73,654,770 20
Sep 8, 2005 2 $754,260 -10% -46% 2,901 $260   $74,409,030 21
Sep 9, 2005 2 $2,453,550 +225% -29% 2,975 $825   $76,862,580 22
Sep 10, 2005 2 $3,434,970 +40% -29% 2,975 $1,155   $80,297,550 23
Sep 11, 2005 3 $1,829,010 -47% -63% 2,975 $615   $82,126,560 24
Sep 12, 2005 2 $594,500 -67% -82% 2,974 $200   $82,721,160 25
Sep 13, 2005 2 $684,020 +15% -26% 2,974 $230   $83,405,380 26
Sep 14, 2005 2 $685,018 n/c -18% 2,974 $230   $84,090,398 27
Sep 15, 2005 2 $669,150 -2% -11% 2,974 $225   $84,759,548 28
Sep 16, 2005 4 $1,848,690 +176% -25% 3,006 $615   $86,608,238 29
Sep 17, 2005 4 $2,765,520 +50% -19% 3,006 $920   $89,373,758 30
Sep 18, 2005 4 $1,352,795 -51% -26% 3,006 $450   $90,726,553 31
Sep 19, 2005 4 $435,870 -68% -27% 3,006 $145   $91,162,423 32
Sep 20, 2005 4 $524,550 +20% -23% 3,006 $175   $91,686,973 33
Sep 21, 2005 4 $466,105 -11% -32% 3,006 $155   $92,153,078 34
Sep 22, 2005 4 $480,960 +3% -28% 3,006 $160   $92,634,038 35
Sep 23, 2005 7 $1,291,555 +169% -30% 2,581 $500   $93,925,593 36
Sep 24, 2005 7 $2,012,125 +56% -27% 2,581 $780   $95,937,718 37
Sep 25, 2005 7 $1,006,590 -50% -26% 2,581 $390   $96,944,308 38
Sep 26, 2005 7 $348,435 -65% -20% 2,581 $135   $97,292,743 39
Sep 27, 2005 6 $355,000 +2% -32% 2,581 $138   $97,648,000 40
Sep 28, 2005 6 $321,335 -9% -31% 2,581 $125   $97,949,608 41
Sep 29, 2005 6 $336,125 +5% -30% 2,581 $130   $98,285,733 42
Sep 30, 2005 10 $925,005 +175% -28% 2,152 $430   $99,210,738 43
Oct 1, 2005 10 $1,463,360 +58% -27% 2,152 $680   $100,674,098 44
Oct 2, 2005 10 $731,680 -50% -27% 2,152 $340   $101,405,778 45
Oct 3, 2005 9 $247,480 -66% -29% 2,152 $115   $101,653,258 46
Oct 4, 2005 9 $290,520 +17% -18% 2,154 $135   $101,943,778 47
Oct 5, 2005 9 $259,125 -11% -19% 2,154 $120   $102,202,903 48
Oct 6, 2005 8 $279,760 +8% -17% 2,154 $130   $102,482,663 49
Oct 10, 2005 14 $220,740   -11% 1,132 $195   $104,571,208 53
Aug 22, 2025 - $35,000     800 $44   $109,519,237 7,309

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Aug 19, 2005 1 $32,292,080   2,845 $11,350   $32,292,080 1
Aug 26, 2005 1 $23,058,675 -29% 2,868 $8,040   $55,350,755 2
Sep 2, 2005 2 $19,058,275 -17% 2,901 $6,570   $74,409,030 3
Sep 9, 2005 2 $10,350,518 -46% 2,974 $3,480   $84,759,548 4
Sep 16, 2005 4 $7,874,490 -24% 3,006 $2,620   $92,634,038 5
Sep 23, 2005 7 $5,651,695 -28% 2,581 $2,190   $98,285,733 6
Sep 30, 2005 10 $4,196,930 -26% 2,152 $1,950   $102,482,663 7
Oct 7, 2005 14 $2,529,870 -40% 1,132 $2,235   $105,012,533 8
Oct 14, 2005 17 $1,374,010 -46% 725 $1,895   $106,386,543 9
Oct 21, 2005 22 $822,350 -40% 462 $1,780   $107,208,893 10
Oct 28, 2005 27 $430,010 -48% 322 $1,335   $107,638,903 11
Nov 4, 2005 23 $422,385 -2% 305 $1,385   $108,061,288 12
Nov 11, 2005 26 $374,640 -11% 285 $1,315   $108,435,928 13
Nov 18, 2005 28 $307,905 -18% 254 $1,212   $108,743,833 14
Nov 25, 2005 29 $225,815 -27% 199 $1,135   $108,969,648 15
Dec 2, 2005 29 $175,420 -22% 196 $895   $109,145,068 16

Top International Territories

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens/Theaters
Maximum
Screens/Theaters
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Romania 11/4/2005 $0 0 1 0 $83,316 6/10/2026
  
Rest of World $66,744,286
  
International Total $66,827,602 6/10/2026

Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.

Leading

Steve Carell    Andy Stitzer

Supporting

Catherine Keener    Trish
Paul Rudd    David
Romany Malco    Jay
Seth Rogen    Cal
Elizabeth Banks    Beth
Leslie Mann    Nicky
Jane Lynch    Paula
David Koechner    Dad at Health Clinic
Kat Dennings    Marla
Gerry Bednob    Mooj
Shelley Malil    Haziz
Jonah Hill    eBay Customer
Kevin Hart    Smart Tech Customer

Production and Technical Credits

Judd Apatow    Director
Judd Apatow    Screenwriter
Steve Carell    Screenwriter
Judd Apatow    Producer
Clayton Townsend    Producer
Shauna Robertson    Producer
Steve Carell    Executive Producer
Jon Poll    Executive Producer
Seth Rogen    Co-Producer
Jack N. Green    Cinematographer
Brent White    Editor
Lyle Workman    Composer
Jackson De Govia    Production Designer
Tom Reta    Art Director
K.C. Fox    Set Decorator
Debra McGuire    Costume Designer
David MacMillan    Sound Mixer
George Anderson    Supervising Sound Editor
Richard Stutsman    Special Effects Supervisor
Andrew Jay Cohen    Associate Producer
Michele Panelli-Venetis    Assistant Director
Buddy Joe Hooker    Stunt Coordinator
Allison Jones    Casting Director
Marla Garlin    Casting Director

Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.

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.


Metrics

Opening Weekend:$21,422,815 (19.5% of total gross)
Legs:5.12 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:62.1% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$26,000,000 (worldwide box office is 6.8 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,845 opening theaters/3,006 max. theaters, 7.8 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $204,315,347

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: August 19th, 2005 (Wide) by Universal
August 22nd, 2025 (Limited) by Universal (20th Anniversary)
International Releases: November 4th, 2005 (Wide), released as Virgin la 40 de ani (Romania)
June 5th, 2026 (Limited), released as Virgin la 40 de ani (Romania)
Video Release: December 13th, 2005 by Universal Home Entertainment, released as 40-Year-Old Virgin, The
MPA Rating: R for pervasive sexual content, language and some drug use
Running Time: 116 minutes
Cast, crew, or production detail: Ensemble, Frat Pack
Plot point: Divorcée Romance, Relationships Gone Wrong, Romance, Speed Dating
Source material: Judd Apatow Buddy Comedy
Subgenre: Romantic Comedy
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Romantic Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Judd Apatow, Universal Pictures
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Aug 19, 2005 1 $21,422,815   2,845 $7,530   $21,422,815 1
Aug 26, 2005 1 $16,275,895 -24% 2,868 $5,675   $48,567,975 2
Sep 2, 2005 2 $13,301,085 -18% 2,901 $4,585   $68,651,840 3
Sep 9, 2005 2 $7,717,530 -42% 2,974 $2,595   $82,126,560 4
Sep 16, 2005 4 $5,967,005 -23% 3,006 $1,985   $90,726,553 5
Sep 23, 2005 7 $4,310,270 -28% 2,581 $1,670   $96,944,308 6
Sep 30, 2005 10 $3,120,045 -28% 2,152 $1,450   $101,405,778 7
Oct 7, 2005 14 $1,867,805 -40% 1,132 $1,650   $104,350,468 8
Oct 14, 2005 17 $1,025,870 -45% 725 $1,415   $106,038,403 9
Oct 21, 2005 19 $623,715 -39% 462 $1,350   $107,010,258 10
Oct 28, 2005 27 $302,680 -51% 322 $940   $107,511,573 11
Nov 4, 2005 24 $303,460 n/c 305 $995   $107,942,363 12
Nov 11, 2005 26 $282,150 -7% 285 $990   $108,343,438 13
Nov 18, 2005 24 $200,655 -29% 254 $790   $108,636,583 14
Nov 25, 2005 29 $175,070 -13% 199 $880   $108,918,903 15
Dec 2, 2005 30 $119,560 -32% 196 $610   $109,089,208 16
Dec 9, 2005 31 $98,410 -18% 160 $615   $109,243,478 17

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Aug 19, 2005 1 $7,055,565     2,845 $2,480   $7,055,565 1
Aug 20, 2005 1 $7,994,450 +13%   2,845 $2,810   $15,050,015 2
Aug 21, 2005 1 $6,372,800 -20%   2,845 $2,240   $21,422,815 3
Aug 22, 2005 1 $3,015,700 -53%   2,845 $1,060   $24,438,515 4
Aug 23, 2005 1 $2,901,885 -4%   2,845 $1,020   $27,340,400 5
Aug 24, 2005 1 $2,604,555 -10%   2,845 $915   $29,944,955 6
Aug 25, 2005 1 $2,347,125 -10%   2,845 $825   $32,292,080 7
Aug 26, 2005 2 $4,846,915 +107% -31% 2,870 $1,689   $37,138,995 8
Aug 27, 2005 1 $6,739,800 +39% -16% 2,870 $2,348   $43,878,795 9
Aug 28, 2005 1 $4,689,180 -30% -26% 2,870 $1,634   $48,567,975 10
Aug 29, 2005 1 $1,836,555 -61% -39% 2,870 $640   $50,404,530 11
Aug 30, 2005 1 $1,906,445 +4% -34% 2,868 $665   $52,310,975 12
Aug 31, 2005 1 $1,635,555 -14% -37% 2,868 $570   $53,946,530 13
Sep 1, 2005 1 $1,404,225 -14% -40% 2,868 $490   $55,350,755 14
Sep 2, 2005 2 $3,452,190 +146% -29% 2,901 $1,190   $58,802,945 15
Sep 3, 2005 2 $4,859,175 +41% -28% 2,901 $1,675   $63,662,120 16
Sep 4, 2005 2 $4,989,720 +3% +6% 2,901 $1,720   $68,651,840 17
Sep 5, 2005 2 $3,234,615 -35% +76% 2,901 $1,115   $71,886,455 18
Sep 6, 2005 2 $928,320 -71% -51% 2,901 $320   $72,814,775 19
Sep 7, 2005 2 $839,995 -10% -49% 2,901 $290   $73,654,770 20
Sep 8, 2005 2 $754,260 -10% -46% 2,901 $260   $74,409,030 21
Sep 9, 2005 2 $2,453,550 +225% -29% 2,975 $825   $76,862,580 22
Sep 10, 2005 2 $3,434,970 +40% -29% 2,975 $1,155   $80,297,550 23
Sep 11, 2005 3 $1,829,010 -47% -63% 2,975 $615   $82,126,560 24
Sep 12, 2005 2 $594,500 -67% -82% 2,974 $200   $82,721,160 25
Sep 13, 2005 2 $684,020 +15% -26% 2,974 $230   $83,405,380 26
Sep 14, 2005 2 $685,018 n/c -18% 2,974 $230   $84,090,398 27
Sep 15, 2005 2 $669,150 -2% -11% 2,974 $225   $84,759,548 28
Sep 16, 2005 4 $1,848,690 +176% -25% 3,006 $615   $86,608,238 29
Sep 17, 2005 4 $2,765,520 +50% -19% 3,006 $920   $89,373,758 30
Sep 18, 2005 4 $1,352,795 -51% -26% 3,006 $450   $90,726,553 31
Sep 19, 2005 4 $435,870 -68% -27% 3,006 $145   $91,162,423 32
Sep 20, 2005 4 $524,550 +20% -23% 3,006 $175   $91,686,973 33
Sep 21, 2005 4 $466,105 -11% -32% 3,006 $155   $92,153,078 34
Sep 22, 2005 4 $480,960 +3% -28% 3,006 $160   $92,634,038 35
Sep 23, 2005 7 $1,291,555 +169% -30% 2,581 $500   $93,925,593 36
Sep 24, 2005 7 $2,012,125 +56% -27% 2,581 $780   $95,937,718 37
Sep 25, 2005 7 $1,006,590 -50% -26% 2,581 $390   $96,944,308 38
Sep 26, 2005 7 $348,435 -65% -20% 2,581 $135   $97,292,743 39
Sep 27, 2005 6 $355,000 +2% -32% 2,581 $138   $97,648,000 40
Sep 28, 2005 6 $321,335 -9% -31% 2,581 $125   $97,949,608 41
Sep 29, 2005 6 $336,125 +5% -30% 2,581 $130   $98,285,733 42
Sep 30, 2005 10 $925,005 +175% -28% 2,152 $430   $99,210,738 43
Oct 1, 2005 10 $1,463,360 +58% -27% 2,152 $680   $100,674,098 44
Oct 2, 2005 10 $731,680 -50% -27% 2,152 $340   $101,405,778 45
Oct 3, 2005 9 $247,480 -66% -29% 2,152 $115   $101,653,258 46
Oct 4, 2005 9 $290,520 +17% -18% 2,154 $135   $101,943,778 47
Oct 5, 2005 9 $259,125 -11% -19% 2,154 $120   $102,202,903 48
Oct 6, 2005 8 $279,760 +8% -17% 2,154 $130   $102,482,663 49
Oct 10, 2005 14 $220,740   -11% 1,132 $195   $104,571,208 53
Aug 22, 2025 - $35,000     800 $44   $109,519,237 7,309

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Aug 19, 2005 1 $32,292,080   2,845 $11,350   $32,292,080 1
Aug 26, 2005 1 $23,058,675 -29% 2,868 $8,040   $55,350,755 2
Sep 2, 2005 2 $19,058,275 -17% 2,901 $6,570   $74,409,030 3
Sep 9, 2005 2 $10,350,518 -46% 2,974 $3,480   $84,759,548 4
Sep 16, 2005 4 $7,874,490 -24% 3,006 $2,620   $92,634,038 5
Sep 23, 2005 7 $5,651,695 -28% 2,581 $2,190   $98,285,733 6
Sep 30, 2005 10 $4,196,930 -26% 2,152 $1,950   $102,482,663 7
Oct 7, 2005 14 $2,529,870 -40% 1,132 $2,235   $105,012,533 8
Oct 14, 2005 17 $1,374,010 -46% 725 $1,895   $106,386,543 9
Oct 21, 2005 22 $822,350 -40% 462 $1,780   $107,208,893 10
Oct 28, 2005 27 $430,010 -48% 322 $1,335   $107,638,903 11
Nov 4, 2005 23 $422,385 -2% 305 $1,385   $108,061,288 12
Nov 11, 2005 26 $374,640 -11% 285 $1,315   $108,435,928 13
Nov 18, 2005 28 $307,905 -18% 254 $1,212   $108,743,833 14
Nov 25, 2005 29 $225,815 -27% 199 $1,135   $108,969,648 15
Dec 2, 2005 29 $175,420 -22% 196 $895   $109,145,068 16

Top International Territories

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens/Theaters
Maximum
Screens/Theaters
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Romania 11/4/2005 $0 0 1 0 $83,316 6/10/2026
  
Rest of World $66,744,286
  
International Total $66,827,602 6/10/2026

Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.

Leading

Steve Carell    Andy Stitzer

Supporting

Catherine Keener    Trish
Paul Rudd    David
Romany Malco    Jay
Seth Rogen    Cal
Elizabeth Banks    Beth
Leslie Mann    Nicky
Jane Lynch    Paula
David Koechner    Dad at Health Clinic
Kat Dennings    Marla
Gerry Bednob    Mooj
Shelley Malil    Haziz
Jonah Hill    eBay Customer
Kevin Hart    Smart Tech Customer

Production and Technical Credits

Judd Apatow    Director
Judd Apatow    Screenwriter
Steve Carell    Screenwriter
Judd Apatow    Producer
Clayton Townsend    Producer
Shauna Robertson    Producer
Steve Carell    Executive Producer
Jon Poll    Executive Producer
Seth Rogen    Co-Producer
Jack N. Green    Cinematographer
Brent White    Editor
Lyle Workman    Composer
Jackson De Govia    Production Designer
Tom Reta    Art Director
K.C. Fox    Set Decorator
Debra McGuire    Costume Designer
David MacMillan    Sound Mixer
George Anderson    Supervising Sound Editor
Richard Stutsman    Special Effects Supervisor
Andrew Jay Cohen    Associate Producer
Michele Panelli-Venetis    Assistant Director
Buddy Joe Hooker    Stunt Coordinator
Allison Jones    Casting Director
Marla Garlin    Casting Director

Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.

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.