Amira & Sam (2015)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $31,848 | Details |
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Synopsis
Amira & Sam follows Sam, an army veteran adapting back to civilian life after a lengthy tour overseas. Upon reuniting with his unit's former Iraqi translator in New York City, he meets Amira, his war buddy's niece; suspicious of soldiers, she wants nothing to do with him. However, when Amira runs into immigration trouble, Sam offers to keep her safe at his apartment. After a rocky start, their unlikely friendship starts to blossom into something more. Meanwhile, Sam's cousin Charlie offers him a lucrative opportunity at his hedge fund, helping to secure wealthy veterans as new clients. However, all is not as it seems, and Amira and Sam soon find themselves faced with mounting obstacles in order to stay together.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $15,535 (48.8% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.05 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 9 opening theaters/9 max. theaters, 2.6 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $45,185 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | January 30th, 2015 (Limited) by Drafthouse Films |
| Video Release: | January 27th, 2015 by Drafthouse |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 87 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | New York, New York City |
| Plot point: | Arabs, Immigration, Interracial Romance, Muslims, Returning Soldiers, Romance, War |
| Release detail: | Early / Simultaneous Video-on-Demand release |
| Social setting: | Afghanistan War, Iraq War |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Romantic Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Five by Eight |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2015 | 61 | $15,535 | 9 | $1,726 | $15,535 | 1 | |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 83 | $3,756 | -76% | 6 | $626 | $23,652 | 2 |
| Feb 13, 2015 | 84 | $2,745 | -27% | 3 | $915 | $27,823 | 3 |
| Feb 20, 2015 | 84 | $522 | -81% | 2 | $261 | $30,497 | 4 |
| Feb 27, 2015 | 95 | $132 | -75% | 1 | $132 | $30,825 | 5 |
| Mar 6, 2015 | 91 | $1,023 | +675% | 2 | $512 | $31,848 | 6 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2015 | 61 | $19,896 | 9 | $2,211 | $19,896 | 1 | |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 82 | $5,183 | -74% | 7 | $740 | $25,078 | 2 |
| Feb 13, 2015 | 84 | $4,897 | -6% | 7 | $700 | $29,975 | 3 |
| Feb 20, 2015 | 97 | $718 | -85% | 3 | $239 | $30,693 | 4 |
| Feb 27, 2015 | 111 | $132 | -82% | 1 | $132 | $30,825 | 5 |
Leading
| Martin Starr | Sam Seneca | |
| Dina Shihabi | Amira |
Supporting
| Paul Wesley | Charlie | |
| Laith Nakli | Bassam | |
| David Rasche | Jack | |
| Ross Marquand | Greg | |
| Taylor Wilcox | Claire | |
| Alexandra O'Halleran | Jen | |
| Rasha Zamamiri | Veiled Woman | |
| Sean Mullin | Stand-Up Comedian |
Production and Technical Credits
| Sean Mullin | Director | |
| Sean Mullin | Screenwriter | |
| Terry Leonard | Producer | |
| Erich Lochner | Producer | |
| Matt Miller | Producer | |
| T.R. Boyce, Jr. | Co-Producer | |
| Julian Robinson | Co-Producer | |
| Sean Mullin | Co-Producer | |
| Michael Connors | Co-Producer | |
| Meg Montagnino-Jarrett | Executive Producer | |
| James Ponsoldt | Executive Producer | |
| Peter Sobiloff | Executive Producer | |
| Patrick Callahan | Co-Executive Producer | |
| Fred Sherrill | Co-Executive Producer | |
| Daniel Vecchione | Cinematographer | |
| Julian Robinson | Editor | |
| Sara K. White | Production Designer | |
| Donna Maloney | Costume Designer | |
| Heather McIntosh | Composer | |
| Abe Bradshaw | Music Supervisor | |
| Billy Hopkins | 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.
Synopsis
Amira & Sam follows Sam, an army veteran adapting back to civilian life after a lengthy tour overseas. Upon reuniting with his unit's former Iraqi translator in New York City, he meets Amira, his war buddy's niece; suspicious of soldiers, she wants nothing to do with him. However, when Amira runs into immigration trouble, Sam offers to keep her safe at his apartment. After a rocky start, their unlikely friendship starts to blossom into something more. Meanwhile, Sam's cousin Charlie offers him a lucrative opportunity at his hedge fund, helping to secure wealthy veterans as new clients. However, all is not as it seems, and Amira and Sam soon find themselves faced with mounting obstacles in order to stay together.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $15,535 (48.8% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.05 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 9 opening theaters/9 max. theaters, 2.6 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $45,185 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | January 30th, 2015 (Limited) by Drafthouse Films |
| Video Release: | January 27th, 2015 by Drafthouse |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 87 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | New York, New York City |
| Plot point: | Arabs, Immigration, Interracial Romance, Muslims, Returning Soldiers, Romance, War |
| Release detail: | Early / Simultaneous Video-on-Demand release |
| Social setting: | Afghanistan War, Iraq War |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Romantic Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Five by Eight |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2015 | 61 | $15,535 | 9 | $1,726 | $15,535 | 1 | |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 83 | $3,756 | -76% | 6 | $626 | $23,652 | 2 |
| Feb 13, 2015 | 84 | $2,745 | -27% | 3 | $915 | $27,823 | 3 |
| Feb 20, 2015 | 84 | $522 | -81% | 2 | $261 | $30,497 | 4 |
| Feb 27, 2015 | 95 | $132 | -75% | 1 | $132 | $30,825 | 5 |
| Mar 6, 2015 | 91 | $1,023 | +675% | 2 | $512 | $31,848 | 6 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2015 | 61 | $19,896 | 9 | $2,211 | $19,896 | 1 | |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 82 | $5,183 | -74% | 7 | $740 | $25,078 | 2 |
| Feb 13, 2015 | 84 | $4,897 | -6% | 7 | $700 | $29,975 | 3 |
| Feb 20, 2015 | 97 | $718 | -85% | 3 | $239 | $30,693 | 4 |
| Feb 27, 2015 | 111 | $132 | -82% | 1 | $132 | $30,825 | 5 |
Leading
| Martin Starr | Sam Seneca | |
| Dina Shihabi | Amira |
Supporting
| Paul Wesley | Charlie | |
| Laith Nakli | Bassam | |
| David Rasche | Jack | |
| Ross Marquand | Greg | |
| Taylor Wilcox | Claire | |
| Alexandra O'Halleran | Jen | |
| Rasha Zamamiri | Veiled Woman | |
| Sean Mullin | Stand-Up Comedian |
Production and Technical Credits
| Sean Mullin | Director | |
| Sean Mullin | Screenwriter | |
| Terry Leonard | Producer | |
| Erich Lochner | Producer | |
| Matt Miller | Producer | |
| T.R. Boyce, Jr. | Co-Producer | |
| Julian Robinson | Co-Producer | |
| Sean Mullin | Co-Producer | |
| Michael Connors | Co-Producer | |
| Meg Montagnino-Jarrett | Executive Producer | |
| James Ponsoldt | Executive Producer | |
| Peter Sobiloff | Executive Producer | |
| Patrick Callahan | Co-Executive Producer | |
| Fred Sherrill | Co-Executive Producer | |
| Daniel Vecchione | Cinematographer | |
| Julian Robinson | Editor | |
| Sara K. White | Production Designer | |
| Donna Maloney | Costume Designer | |
| Heather McIntosh | Composer | |
| Abe Bradshaw | Music Supervisor | |
| Billy Hopkins | 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.