American Dreamz (2006)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $7,314,027 | Details |
| International Box Office | $9,196,944 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $16,510,971 | |
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Synopsis
Hoping to shock the president out of an apparent nervous breakdown, the White House chief of staff books him as a guest judge on the country’s hottest TV talent show. With a ruthless host, a conniving singer, and a sleeper-cell terrorist in the mix, the stage is set for an unforgettable program.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $3,667,420 (50.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 1.99 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 44.3% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $17,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.0 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 1,500 opening theaters/1,500 max. theaters, 2.4 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $12,629,255 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 21st, 2006 (Wide) by Universal |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for brief strong language and some sexual references. |
| Running Time: | 107 minutes |
| Plot point: | Hitmen, Musicians, Political, Reality TV, Terrorism |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Black Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2006 | 9 | $3,667,420 | 1,500 | $2,445 | $3,667,420 | 1 | |
| Apr 28, 2006 | 15 | $1,597,475 | -56% | 1,500 | $1,065 | $6,157,595 | 2 |
| May 5, 2006 | 20 | $316,185 | -80% | 408 | $775 | $6,946,510 | 3 |
| May 12, 2006 | 37 | $92,275 | -71% | 130 | $710 | $7,156,725 | 4 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2006 | 8 | $1,200,025 | 1,500 | $800 | $1,200,025 | 1 | |
| Apr 22, 2006 | 9 | $1,619,885 | +35% | 1,500 | $1,080 | $2,819,910 | 2 |
| Apr 23, 2006 | 9 | $847,510 | -48% | 1,500 | $565 | $3,667,420 | 3 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2006 | 9 | $4,560,120 | 1,500 | $3,040 | $4,560,120 | 1 | |
| Apr 28, 2006 | 15 | $2,070,205 | -55% | 1,500 | $1,380 | $6,630,325 | 2 |
| May 5, 2006 | 21 | $434,125 | -79% | 408 | $1,064 | $7,064,450 | 3 |
| Lawrence Pressman | White House Butler | |
| John Cho | Ittles | |
| Marcia Gay Harden | First Lady Staton | |
| Judy Greer | Accordo | |
| Jennifer Coolidge | Martha Kendoo | |
| Shohreh Aghdashloo | Nazneen Riza | |
| Mandy Moore | Sally Kendoo | |
| Willem Dafoe | Vice President Stutter | |
| Hugh Grant | Martin Tweed |
Leading
| Dennis Quaid | President Staton |
| Chris Klein | William Williams |
Supporting
| Aldis Hodge | Soldier Chuck |
Production and Technical Credits
| Paul Weitz | Director | |
| Paul Weitz | Screenwriter | |
| Paul Weitz | Producer | |
| Chris Weitz | Producer | |
| Chris Weitz | Executive Producer | |
| Kerry Kohansky-Roberts | 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
Hoping to shock the president out of an apparent nervous breakdown, the White House chief of staff books him as a guest judge on the country’s hottest TV talent show. With a ruthless host, a conniving singer, and a sleeper-cell terrorist in the mix, the stage is set for an unforgettable program.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $3,667,420 (50.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 1.99 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 44.3% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $17,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.0 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 1,500 opening theaters/1,500 max. theaters, 2.4 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $12,629,255 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 21st, 2006 (Wide) by Universal |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for brief strong language and some sexual references. |
| Running Time: | 107 minutes |
| Plot point: | Hitmen, Musicians, Political, Reality TV, Terrorism |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Black Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2006 | 9 | $3,667,420 | 1,500 | $2,445 | $3,667,420 | 1 | |
| Apr 28, 2006 | 15 | $1,597,475 | -56% | 1,500 | $1,065 | $6,157,595 | 2 |
| May 5, 2006 | 20 | $316,185 | -80% | 408 | $775 | $6,946,510 | 3 |
| May 12, 2006 | 37 | $92,275 | -71% | 130 | $710 | $7,156,725 | 4 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2006 | 8 | $1,200,025 | 1,500 | $800 | $1,200,025 | 1 | |
| Apr 22, 2006 | 9 | $1,619,885 | +35% | 1,500 | $1,080 | $2,819,910 | 2 |
| Apr 23, 2006 | 9 | $847,510 | -48% | 1,500 | $565 | $3,667,420 | 3 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2006 | 9 | $4,560,120 | 1,500 | $3,040 | $4,560,120 | 1 | |
| Apr 28, 2006 | 15 | $2,070,205 | -55% | 1,500 | $1,380 | $6,630,325 | 2 |
| May 5, 2006 | 21 | $434,125 | -79% | 408 | $1,064 | $7,064,450 | 3 |
| Lawrence Pressman | White House Butler | |
| John Cho | Ittles | |
| Marcia Gay Harden | First Lady Staton | |
| Judy Greer | Accordo | |
| Jennifer Coolidge | Martha Kendoo | |
| Shohreh Aghdashloo | Nazneen Riza | |
| Mandy Moore | Sally Kendoo | |
| Willem Dafoe | Vice President Stutter | |
| Hugh Grant | Martin Tweed |
Leading
| Dennis Quaid | President Staton |
| Chris Klein | William Williams |
Supporting
| Aldis Hodge | Soldier Chuck |
Production and Technical Credits
| Paul Weitz | Director | |
| Paul Weitz | Screenwriter | |
| Paul Weitz | Producer | |
| Chris Weitz | Producer | |
| Chris Weitz | Executive Producer | |
| Kerry Kohansky-Roberts | 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.