Backwards (2012)

Backwards poster
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $61,465Details
OpusData ID: 178520100
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Synopsis

A sports romance that follows a fiercely competitive rower who fails to make the Olympic boat, takes a coaching job at a school where her boss is also her ex-boyfriend, and struggles to adjust to life off the race course.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$23,190 (37.7% of total gross)
Legs:2.65 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:5 opening theaters/9 max. theaters, 1.7 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $87,336

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 14,101-14,200) 14,172 $61,465
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 28,701-28,800) 28,756 $61,465
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 5,501-5,600) 5,545 $61,465

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: September 21st, 2012 (Limited) by Dada Films
Video Release: December 11th, 2012 by Phase 4 Films Video
MPAA Rating: PG for some mild language.
(Rating bulletin 2232, 7/17/2012)
Running Time: 89 minutes
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Keywords: Miscellaneous Sports, Water Sports, Miscellaneous Racing, Olympics, Dysfunctional Family, Workaholic, Inspirational Coach, Inspirational Sports, Romance
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: 13th Night Productions, Dada Films
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 14,101-14,200) 14,172 $61,465
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 13,401-13,500) 13,500 $87,336
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 13,101-13,200) 13,113 $61,465
Top-grossing movies at the domestic box office first released in 2012 (Rank 301-400) 366 $61,465
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 5,501-5,600) 5,545 $61,465
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 5,501-5,600) 5,563 $87,336
Top 2012 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 203 $61,465
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 7,401-7,500) 7,450 $61,465
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 12,501-12,600) 12,596 $61,465
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 7,001-7,100) 7,032 $61,465
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,134 $61,465
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,905 $61,465
All Time Domestic Box Office for Dada Films Movies 8 $61,465

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 21, 2012 63 $23,190   5 $4,638   $23,190 1
Sep 28, 2012 68 $17,050 -26% 9 $1,894   $50,885 2
Oct 5, 2012 78 $3,645 -79% 1 $3,645   $61,465 3

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 21, 2012 63 $33,835   5 $6,767   $33,835 1
Sep 28, 2012 71 $23,804 -30% 9 $2,645   $57,639 2
Oct 5, 2012 85 $3,645 -85% 1 $3,645   $61,465 3

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 at a cost. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.

Leading Cast

Sarah Megan Thomas    Abigail Brooks
James Van Der Beek    Geoff

Supporting Cast

Glenn Morshower    Coach Spriklin
Margaret Colin    Dianne Brooks
David Alan Basche    Cox
Alexander Metz    Hannah
Meredith Apfelbaum    Susan
Alysia Reiner    Meghan
Wynn Everett    Reba
Ellis Walding    Preston

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Sarah Megan Thomas    Producer
Sarah Megan Thomas    Screenwriter
Ben Hickernell    Director
James Van Der Beek    Associate Producer
Harlan Bosmajian    Cinematographer
Stephanie Holbrook    Casting Director
Sarah Megan Thomas    Executive Producer
David Hoffman    Co-Producer
Tony Schneider    Co-Producer
Katie McNabb    Co-Producer
Brian David Cange    Co-Producer
Alysia Reiner    Associate Producer
Frank Thomas    Associate Producer
Brian David Cange    Line Producer

Per Theater Chart Perks Up

September 25th, 2012

The Perks of Being a Wallflower easily topped the per theater chart with an average of $57,090 in four theaters. This combined with its 81% positive reviews suggests a potential for significant expansion and long legs. Diana Vreeland - The Eye Has to Travel was also strong with an average of $21,233. This is an excellent start, but documentaries rarely expand significantly beyond the art house circuit. Occupy Unmasked just managed to top $10,000 on the per theater chart with an average of $10,238 in four theaters. More...

Limited Releases: The Perks of Being a Limited Release

September 21st, 2012

It's another busy week for limited releases. However, of the nine films on this week's list, only two of them are earning overwhelmingly positive reviews, and both of them are documentaries. There is one film that is earning great reviews and is also generating a lot of buzz, The Perks of Being a Wallflower. If that film isn't the biggest hit on this week's list, I would be shocked. More...


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Synopsis

A sports romance that follows a fiercely competitive rower who fails to make the Olympic boat, takes a coaching job at a school where her boss is also her ex-boyfriend, and struggles to adjust to life off the race course.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$23,190 (37.7% of total gross)
Legs:2.65 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:5 opening theaters/9 max. theaters, 1.7 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $87,336

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 14,101-14,200) 14,172 $61,465
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 28,701-28,800) 28,756 $61,465
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 5,501-5,600) 5,545 $61,465

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: September 21st, 2012 (Limited) by Dada Films
Video Release: December 11th, 2012 by Phase 4 Films Video
MPAA Rating: PG for some mild language.
(Rating bulletin 2232, 7/17/2012)
Running Time: 89 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Miscellaneous Sports, Water Sports, Miscellaneous Racing, Olympics, Dysfunctional Family, Workaholic, Inspirational Coach, Inspirational Sports, Romance
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: 13th Night Productions, Dada Films
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Leading Cast

Sarah Megan Thomas    Abigail Brooks
James Van Der Beek    Geoff

Supporting Cast

Glenn Morshower    Coach Spriklin
Margaret Colin    Dianne Brooks
David Alan Basche    Cox
Alexander Metz    Hannah
Meredith Apfelbaum    Susan
Alysia Reiner    Meghan
Wynn Everett    Reba
Ellis Walding    Preston

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Sarah Megan Thomas    Producer
Sarah Megan Thomas    Screenwriter
Ben Hickernell    Director
James Van Der Beek    Associate Producer
Harlan Bosmajian    Cinematographer
Stephanie Holbrook    Casting Director
Sarah Megan Thomas    Executive Producer
David Hoffman    Co-Producer
Tony Schneider    Co-Producer
Katie McNabb    Co-Producer
Brian David Cange    Co-Producer
Alysia Reiner    Associate Producer
Frank Thomas    Associate Producer
Brian David Cange    Line Producer

Per Theater Chart Perks Up

September 25th, 2012

The Perks of Being a Wallflower easily topped the per theater chart with an average of $57,090 in four theaters. This combined with its 81% positive reviews suggests a potential for significant expansion and long legs. Diana Vreeland - The Eye Has to Travel was also strong with an average of $21,233. This is an excellent start, but documentaries rarely expand significantly beyond the art house circuit. Occupy Unmasked just managed to top $10,000 on the per theater chart with an average of $10,238 in four theaters. More...

Limited Releases: The Perks of Being a Limited Release

September 21st, 2012

It's another busy week for limited releases. However, of the nine films on this week's list, only two of them are earning overwhelmingly positive reviews, and both of them are documentaries. There is one film that is earning great reviews and is also generating a lot of buzz, The Perks of Being a Wallflower. If that film isn't the biggest hit on this week's list, I would be shocked. More...

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 14,101-14,200) 14,172 $61,465
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 13,401-13,500) 13,500 $87,336
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 13,101-13,200) 13,113 $61,465
Top-grossing movies at the domestic box office first released in 2012 (Rank 301-400) 366 $61,465
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 5,501-5,600) 5,545 $61,465
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 5,501-5,600) 5,563 $87,336
Top 2012 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 203 $61,465
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 7,401-7,500) 7,450 $61,465
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 12,501-12,600) 12,596 $61,465
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 7,001-7,100) 7,032 $61,465
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,134 $61,465
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,905 $61,465
All Time Domestic Box Office for Dada Films Movies 8 $61,465

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 21, 2012 63 $23,190   5 $4,638   $23,190 1
Sep 28, 2012 68 $17,050 -26% 9 $1,894   $50,885 2
Oct 5, 2012 78 $3,645 -79% 1 $3,645   $61,465 3

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 21, 2012 63 $33,835   5 $6,767   $33,835 1
Sep 28, 2012 71 $23,804 -30% 9 $2,645   $57,639 2
Oct 5, 2012 85 $3,645 -85% 1 $3,645   $61,465 3

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 28,701-28,800) 28,756 $61,465
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 26,901-27,000) 26,977 $61,465
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 16,501-16,600) 16,570 $61,465
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 24,601-24,700) 24,692 $61,465
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 14,901-15,000) 14,903 $61,465
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 8,201-8,300) 8,281 $61,465
All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,103 $61,465
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Dada Films Movies 11 $61,465

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 at a cost. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.