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Synopsis
Fresh-faced recent Harvard student Erwin flames out of his first professional acting job when he forgets to turn off his phone and triggers an explosive nightmare on set. His career and cell phone in tatters, he flees the New Orleans set, only to have his car break down deep in the heart of Texas oil country. Seeking refuge and some possible phone service in a local diner, he meets Faye, a kind waitress who takes pity on him and offers up the local phone book to find a mechanic. Without enough funds to fix his car, Erwin accepts an offer from Merle, a local oil driller only to find out he too is nearly bankrupt and cannot pay his bills. With both men in desperate straits, Merle realizes their only hope may be Erwin’s acting skills and a little help from Faye’s shotgun.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $137,699 (48.2% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.08 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 134 opening theaters/134 max. theaters, 2.2 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $285,748 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 10,901-11,000) | 10,921 | $285,748 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 20,001-20,100) | 20,025 | $285,748 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 3,101-3,200) | 3,169 | $285,748 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) | 1,987 | $285,748 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 3,801-3,900) | 3,857 | $285,748 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | March 8th, 2024 (Limited) by Roadside Attractions |
| MPAA Rating: | PG-13 for strong language and brief violence. (Rating bulletin 2815 (cert #54794), 1/3/2024) |
| Running Time: | 104 minutes |
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| Keywords: | Comedy Drama, Texas, Corporate Malfeasance, Money Troubles, Road Trip |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |