Better Living Through Chemistry (2014)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $72,273 | Details |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $24,456 | |
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $57,682 | |
| Total | $82,138 | |
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| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
Doug Varney is the model of suburban respectability—until the night he delivers a prescription to the home of Elizabeth Roberts. Gorgeous, seductive and multiply addicted, Elizabeth eagerly introduces Doug to extra-large martinis, uninhibited bedroom behavior and the illicit pleasures of the pharmacopeia he has access to in his store. Disregarded for years by everyone from his domineering wife Kara and troubled son Ethan, to the goldbricking employees at the drugstore he bought from his insufferable father-in-law, Doug surprises himself by embarking on an drug-and-alcohol fueled affair with the most glamorous woman he has ever met. But his extracurricular activities quickly send his life spinning out of control when a routine DEA audit reveals serious discrepancies in his inventory. Convinced he’s about to lose everything, Doug hatches an ill-considered scheme with Elizabeth that will allow to them to have it all—at an almost unthinkable price.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $46,435 (64.2% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 1.56 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 61 opening theaters/61 max. theaters, 1.4 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $105,798 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | March 14th, 2014 (Limited) by Samuel Goldwyn Films |
| Video Release: | April 15th, 2014 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 91 minutes |
| Plot point: | Infidelity, Prescription Drug Abuse, Relationships Gone Wrong |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Black Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Occupant Entertainment, Altus Productions, Aegis Film Fund, Ealing Metro International |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2014 | 47 | $46,435 | 61 | $761 | $46,435 | 1 | |
| Mar 21, 2014 | 72 | $5,337 | -89% | 25 | $213 | $72,273 | 2 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2014 | 44 | $66,936 | 61 | $1,097 | $66,936 | 1 |
Lead Ensemble Member
| Sam Rockwell | Doug Varney | |
| Olivia Wilde | Elizabeth Roberts | |
| Michelle Monaghan | Kara Varney | |
| Ray Liotta | Jack Roberts | |
| Jane Fonda | Jane Fonda |
Supporting
| Ben Schwartz | Noah | |
| Ken Howard | Walter Bishop | |
| Norbert Leo Butz | Agent Andrew Carp | |
| Jenn Harris | Janet | |
| Harrison Holzer | Ethan Varney |
Production and Technical Credits
| Geoff Moore | Director | |
| David Posamentier | Director | |
| Geoff Moore | Screenwriter | |
| David Posamentier | Screenwriter | |
| Felipe Marino | Producer | |
| Joe Neurauter | Producer | |
| Keith Calder | Executive Producer | |
| Anders Erden | Executive Producer | |
| Graeme Law | Executive Producer | |
| Peter Nichols | Executive Producer | |
| Paul Brett | Executive Producer | |
| David Posamentier | Executive Producer | |
| Tim Smith | Executive Producer | |
| Paul Davis | Co-Producer | |
| Tim Suhrstedt | Director of Photography | |
| Heidi Adams | Production Designer | |
| Jonathan Alberts | Editor | |
| Andrew Feltenstein | Composer | |
| John Nau | Composer | |
| Gabe Hilfer | Music Supervisor | |
| Bic Owen | Costume Designer | |
| Kerry Barden | Casting Director | |
| Paul Schnee | 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
Doug Varney is the model of suburban respectability—until the night he delivers a prescription to the home of Elizabeth Roberts. Gorgeous, seductive and multiply addicted, Elizabeth eagerly introduces Doug to extra-large martinis, uninhibited bedroom behavior and the illicit pleasures of the pharmacopeia he has access to in his store. Disregarded for years by everyone from his domineering wife Kara and troubled son Ethan, to the goldbricking employees at the drugstore he bought from his insufferable father-in-law, Doug surprises himself by embarking on an drug-and-alcohol fueled affair with the most glamorous woman he has ever met. But his extracurricular activities quickly send his life spinning out of control when a routine DEA audit reveals serious discrepancies in his inventory. Convinced he’s about to lose everything, Doug hatches an ill-considered scheme with Elizabeth that will allow to them to have it all—at an almost unthinkable price.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $46,435 (64.2% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 1.56 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 61 opening theaters/61 max. theaters, 1.4 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $105,798 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | March 14th, 2014 (Limited) by Samuel Goldwyn Films |
| Video Release: | April 15th, 2014 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 91 minutes |
| Plot point: | Infidelity, Prescription Drug Abuse, Relationships Gone Wrong |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Black Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Occupant Entertainment, Altus Productions, Aegis Film Fund, Ealing Metro International |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2014 | 47 | $46,435 | 61 | $761 | $46,435 | 1 | |
| Mar 21, 2014 | 72 | $5,337 | -89% | 25 | $213 | $72,273 | 2 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2014 | 44 | $66,936 | 61 | $1,097 | $66,936 | 1 |
Lead Ensemble Member
| Sam Rockwell | Doug Varney | |
| Olivia Wilde | Elizabeth Roberts | |
| Michelle Monaghan | Kara Varney | |
| Ray Liotta | Jack Roberts | |
| Jane Fonda | Jane Fonda |
Supporting
| Ben Schwartz | Noah | |
| Ken Howard | Walter Bishop | |
| Norbert Leo Butz | Agent Andrew Carp | |
| Jenn Harris | Janet | |
| Harrison Holzer | Ethan Varney |
Production and Technical Credits
| Geoff Moore | Director | |
| David Posamentier | Director | |
| Geoff Moore | Screenwriter | |
| David Posamentier | Screenwriter | |
| Felipe Marino | Producer | |
| Joe Neurauter | Producer | |
| Keith Calder | Executive Producer | |
| Anders Erden | Executive Producer | |
| Graeme Law | Executive Producer | |
| Peter Nichols | Executive Producer | |
| Paul Brett | Executive Producer | |
| David Posamentier | Executive Producer | |
| Tim Smith | Executive Producer | |
| Paul Davis | Co-Producer | |
| Tim Suhrstedt | Director of Photography | |
| Heidi Adams | Production Designer | |
| Jonathan Alberts | Editor | |
| Andrew Feltenstein | Composer | |
| John Nau | Composer | |
| Gabe Hilfer | Music Supervisor | |
| Bic Owen | Costume Designer | |
| Kerry Barden | Casting Director | |
| Paul Schnee | 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.