Absolutely Anything (2015)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | n/a | |
| International Box Office | $7,167,019 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $7,167,019 | |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $32,158 | |
| Total | $32,158 | |
| OpusData ID: 238730100 More info... | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
The tale of a disillusioned schoolteacher, Neil Clarke, who is suddenly granted the ability to do anything he wishes. These powers are bestowed upon him by a group of aliens, who are watching him from outer space. Unbeknownst to Neil, how he employs his newfound powers will dictate the fate of mankind. One wrong move and the aliens will destroy Earth forever. While struggling with these miraculous "Absolutely Anything" powers, Neil is also bidding to win the heart of the girl who lives in the flat downstairs, Catherine, and he calls upon his loyal canine companion Dennis to help him along the way. Catherine’s former boyfriend, meanwhile, appears on the scene to prove an exacting nemesis. Will Neil do the right thing and use his "Absolutely Anything" powers properly? Will he get the girl of his dreams? And will Dennis help him achieve his dreams, or just dream about dog biscuits? The fate of the planet depends on Neil’s actions…
Metrics
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | May 12th, 2017 (Limited) by Atlas Distribution |
| International Releases: | August 12th, 2015 (Wide) (Philippines)
August 12th, 2015 (Wide) (France) August 13th, 2015 (Wide) (Lebanon) August 13th, 2015 (Wide) (Croatia) August 14th, 2015 (Wide) (United Kingdom) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | June 27th, 2017 by Fox Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for language including sexual references, and brief nudity. (Rating bulletin 2475 (Cert #51050), 5/10/2017) |
| Running Time: | 85 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Animal Lead, Development Hell, Directing Yourself, Screenplay Written By the Star |
| Plot point: | Friendly Alien on Earth, Kidnap, Relationship Advice, Relationships Gone Wrong, Romance, Scientific Experiment Gone Awry, Stalker, Talking Animals, Wish Granters |
| Release detail: | Delayed Release |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Bill and Ben, GFM Films |
| Production Countries: | United States, United Kingdom |
| Languages: | English |
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 |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 11/13/2015 | $2,708 | 1 | 20 | 62 | $41,881 | 6/9/2016 | |||
| China | 9/9/2016 | $980,000 | 22,543 | 22,543 | 22,543 | $1,237,747 | 8/27/2018 | |||
| Croatia | 8/13/2015 | $0 | 0 | 11 | 18 | $47,396 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| France | 8/12/2015 | $375,942 | 240 | 240 | 240 | $375,942 | 8/18/2015 | |||
| Greece | 8/20/2015 | $56,556 | 32 | 32 | 51 | $111,466 | 9/2/2015 | |||
| Italy | 9/4/2015 | $271,831 | 0 | 97 | 207 | $693,776 | 9/30/2015 | |||
| Lebanon | 8/13/2015 | $35,331 | 9 | 9 | 9 | $35,331 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Malaysia | 8/20/2015 | $29,099 | 30 | 30 | 35 | $64,786 | 9/9/2015 | |||
| New Zealand | 11/5/2015 | $0 | 0 | 4 | 23 | $5,836 | 6/9/2016 | |||
| Philippines | 8/12/2015 | $45,770 | 60 | 60 | 60 | $45,770 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Poland | 8/14/2015 | $52,881 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $134,940 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Portugal | 8/27/2015 | $0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | $101,978 | 10/6/2015 | |||
| Russia (CIS) | 11/19/2015 | $300,614 | 550 | 550 | 1,195 | $552,367 | 11/20/2018 | |||
| Serbia and Montenegro | 8/27/2015 | $0 | 0 | 11 | 11 | $14,651 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Singapore | 9/3/2015 | $95,103 | 18 | 18 | 48 | $236,955 | 10/27/2015 | |||
| Slovenia | 8/27/2015 | $7,380 | 10 | 10 | 40 | $27,164 | 9/24/2015 | |||
| South Korea | 1/15/2016 | $22,508 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $30,077 | 9/9/2018 | |||
| Spain | 5/13/2016 | $2,488 | 7 | 7 | 7 | $2,488 | 6/9/2016 | |||
| Thailand | 8/27/2015 | $51,256 | 70 | 70 | 86 | $78,764 | 9/9/2015 | |||
| Ukraine | 11/19/2015 | $35,469 | 63 | 63 | 173 | $73,377 | 12/31/2018 | |||
| United Arab Emirates | 9/10/2015 | $0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | $24,914 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| United Kingdom | 8/14/2015 | $761,167 | 314 | 314 | 926 | $2,117,206 | 6/9/2016 | |||
| Vietnam | 8/21/2015 | $39,204 | 29 | 29 | 57 | $90,887 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Rest of World | $1,021,320 | |||||||||
| International Total | $7,167,019 | 12/31/2018 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Simon Pegg | Neil Clarke | |
| Kate Beckinsale | Catherine |
Supporting
| Sanjeev Bhaskar | Ray | |
| Rob Riggle | Grant | |
| Robert Bathurst | James Cleverill | |
| Eddie Izzard | Headmaster | |
| Joanna Lumley | Fenella | |
| Marianne Oldham | Rosie | |
| Robin Williams | Dennis the Dog | |
| Emma Pierson | Miss Pringle | |
| Meera Syal | Fiona |
Production and Technical Credits
| Terry Jones | Director | |
| Terry Jones | Screenwriter | |
| Gavin Scott | Screenwriter | |
| Bill Jones | Producer | |
| Ben Timlett | Producer | |
| Mike Medavoy | Executive Producer | |
| Chris Chesser | Executive Producer | |
| Ben White | Executive Producer | |
| Mark Sandell | Executive Producer | |
| Edward Simons | Executive Producer |
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.
Synopsis
The tale of a disillusioned schoolteacher, Neil Clarke, who is suddenly granted the ability to do anything he wishes. These powers are bestowed upon him by a group of aliens, who are watching him from outer space. Unbeknownst to Neil, how he employs his newfound powers will dictate the fate of mankind. One wrong move and the aliens will destroy Earth forever. While struggling with these miraculous "Absolutely Anything" powers, Neil is also bidding to win the heart of the girl who lives in the flat downstairs, Catherine, and he calls upon his loyal canine companion Dennis to help him along the way. Catherine’s former boyfriend, meanwhile, appears on the scene to prove an exacting nemesis. Will Neil do the right thing and use his "Absolutely Anything" powers properly? Will he get the girl of his dreams? And will Dennis help him achieve his dreams, or just dream about dog biscuits? The fate of the planet depends on Neil’s actions…
Metrics
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | May 12th, 2017 (Limited) by Atlas Distribution |
| International Releases: | August 12th, 2015 (Wide) (Philippines)
August 12th, 2015 (Wide) (France) August 13th, 2015 (Wide) (Lebanon) August 13th, 2015 (Wide) (Croatia) August 14th, 2015 (Wide) (United Kingdom) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | June 27th, 2017 by Fox Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for language including sexual references, and brief nudity. (Rating bulletin 2475 (Cert #51050), 5/10/2017) |
| Running Time: | 85 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Animal Lead, Development Hell, Directing Yourself, Screenplay Written By the Star |
| Plot point: | Friendly Alien on Earth, Kidnap, Relationship Advice, Relationships Gone Wrong, Romance, Scientific Experiment Gone Awry, Stalker, Talking Animals, Wish Granters |
| Release detail: | Delayed Release |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Bill and Ben, GFM Films |
| Production Countries: | United States, United Kingdom |
| Languages: | English |
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 |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 11/13/2015 | $2,708 | 1 | 20 | 62 | $41,881 | 6/9/2016 | |||
| China | 9/9/2016 | $980,000 | 22,543 | 22,543 | 22,543 | $1,237,747 | 8/27/2018 | |||
| Croatia | 8/13/2015 | $0 | 0 | 11 | 18 | $47,396 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| France | 8/12/2015 | $375,942 | 240 | 240 | 240 | $375,942 | 8/18/2015 | |||
| Greece | 8/20/2015 | $56,556 | 32 | 32 | 51 | $111,466 | 9/2/2015 | |||
| Italy | 9/4/2015 | $271,831 | 0 | 97 | 207 | $693,776 | 9/30/2015 | |||
| Lebanon | 8/13/2015 | $35,331 | 9 | 9 | 9 | $35,331 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Malaysia | 8/20/2015 | $29,099 | 30 | 30 | 35 | $64,786 | 9/9/2015 | |||
| New Zealand | 11/5/2015 | $0 | 0 | 4 | 23 | $5,836 | 6/9/2016 | |||
| Philippines | 8/12/2015 | $45,770 | 60 | 60 | 60 | $45,770 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Poland | 8/14/2015 | $52,881 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $134,940 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Portugal | 8/27/2015 | $0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | $101,978 | 10/6/2015 | |||
| Russia (CIS) | 11/19/2015 | $300,614 | 550 | 550 | 1,195 | $552,367 | 11/20/2018 | |||
| Serbia and Montenegro | 8/27/2015 | $0 | 0 | 11 | 11 | $14,651 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Singapore | 9/3/2015 | $95,103 | 18 | 18 | 48 | $236,955 | 10/27/2015 | |||
| Slovenia | 8/27/2015 | $7,380 | 10 | 10 | 40 | $27,164 | 9/24/2015 | |||
| South Korea | 1/15/2016 | $22,508 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $30,077 | 9/9/2018 | |||
| Spain | 5/13/2016 | $2,488 | 7 | 7 | 7 | $2,488 | 6/9/2016 | |||
| Thailand | 8/27/2015 | $51,256 | 70 | 70 | 86 | $78,764 | 9/9/2015 | |||
| Ukraine | 11/19/2015 | $35,469 | 63 | 63 | 173 | $73,377 | 12/31/2018 | |||
| United Arab Emirates | 9/10/2015 | $0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | $24,914 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| United Kingdom | 8/14/2015 | $761,167 | 314 | 314 | 926 | $2,117,206 | 6/9/2016 | |||
| Vietnam | 8/21/2015 | $39,204 | 29 | 29 | 57 | $90,887 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Rest of World | $1,021,320 | |||||||||
| International Total | $7,167,019 | 12/31/2018 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Simon Pegg | Neil Clarke | |
| Kate Beckinsale | Catherine |
Supporting
| Sanjeev Bhaskar | Ray | |
| Rob Riggle | Grant | |
| Robert Bathurst | James Cleverill | |
| Eddie Izzard | Headmaster | |
| Joanna Lumley | Fenella | |
| Marianne Oldham | Rosie | |
| Robin Williams | Dennis the Dog | |
| Emma Pierson | Miss Pringle | |
| Meera Syal | Fiona |
Production and Technical Credits
| Terry Jones | Director | |
| Terry Jones | Screenwriter | |
| Gavin Scott | Screenwriter | |
| Bill Jones | Producer | |
| Ben Timlett | Producer | |
| Mike Medavoy | Executive Producer | |
| Chris Chesser | Executive Producer | |
| Ben White | Executive Producer | |
| Mark Sandell | Executive Producer | |
| Edward Simons | Executive Producer |
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.