Bless Me, Ultima (2013)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $1,559,556 | Details |
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Synopsis
Based on the controversial novel by author Rudolfo Anaya, BLESS ME, ULTIMA is a turbulent coming-of-age story about Antonio Marez, a young boy growing up in New Mexico during World War II. When a mysterious curandera named Ultima comes to live with his family, she teaches him about the power of the spiritual world. As their relationship grows, Antonio begins to question the strict Catholic doctrine that he has been taught by his parents. Through a series of mysterious and at times terrifying events Antonio must grapple with questions about his own destiny, the relationship between good vs. evil and ultimately how to reconcile Ultima's powers with those of the God of his church.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $470,109 (30.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.32 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 263 opening theaters/263 max. theaters, 1.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $2,294,251 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | February 22nd, 2013 (Limited) by Arenas Entertainment |
| Video Release: | September 17th, 2013 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for some violence and sexual references. (Rating bulletin 2175, 6/8/2011) |
| Running Time: | 106 minutes |
| Plot point: | Atheism, Coming of Age, Native Americans, Religious |
| Social setting: | World War II |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Monkey Hill Films, Gran Via, Tenaja, Monarch Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English, Spanish |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2013 | 24 | $470,109 | 263 | $1,787 | $470,109 | 1 | |
| Mar 1, 2013 | 32 | $182,377 | -61% | 183 | $997 | $1,261,293 | 2 |
| Mar 22, 2013 | 57 | $22,701 | 21 | $1,081 | $1,513,462 | 5 | |
| Mar 29, 2013 | 73 | $11,271 | -50% | 11 | $1,025 | $1,536,519 | 6 |
| Apr 5, 2013 | 76 | $6,987 | -38% | 6 | $1,165 | $1,559,556 | 7 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2013 | 19 | $1,078,916 | 263 | $4,102 | $1,078,916 | 1 | |
| Mar 22, 2013 | 61 | $34,487 | 21 | $1,642 | $1,525,248 | 5 | |
| Mar 29, 2013 | 63 | $27,321 | -21% | 11 | $2,484 | $1,552,569 | 6 |
| Apr 5, 2013 | 86 | $6,987 | -74% | 6 | $1,165 | $1,559,556 | 7 |
Leading
| Míriam Colón | Ultima | |
| Luke Ganalon | Antonio |
Supporting
| Dolores Heredia | Maria | |
| Benito Martinez | Gabriel | |
| Castulo Guerra | Tenorio | |
| Joaquin Cosio | Narciso |
Production and Technical Credits
| Carl Franklin | Director | |
| Carl Franklin | Screenwriter | |
| Rudolfo Anaya | Story Creator | |
| Mark Johnson | Producer | |
| Sarah Dileo | Producer | |
| Jesse B'Franklin | Producer | |
| Christy Walton | Executive Producer | |
| Kevin Reidy | Executive Producer | |
| Tom Williams | Co-Producer | |
| Paula Huidobro | Director of Photography | |
| David J. Bomba | Production Designer | |
| Alan Heim | Editor | |
| Toby Yates | Editor | |
| Mark Kilian | Composer | |
| Susan Jacobs | Music Supervisor | |
| Donna Zakowska | Costume Designer |
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
Based on the controversial novel by author Rudolfo Anaya, BLESS ME, ULTIMA is a turbulent coming-of-age story about Antonio Marez, a young boy growing up in New Mexico during World War II. When a mysterious curandera named Ultima comes to live with his family, she teaches him about the power of the spiritual world. As their relationship grows, Antonio begins to question the strict Catholic doctrine that he has been taught by his parents. Through a series of mysterious and at times terrifying events Antonio must grapple with questions about his own destiny, the relationship between good vs. evil and ultimately how to reconcile Ultima's powers with those of the God of his church.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $470,109 (30.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.32 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 263 opening theaters/263 max. theaters, 1.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $2,294,251 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | February 22nd, 2013 (Limited) by Arenas Entertainment |
| Video Release: | September 17th, 2013 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for some violence and sexual references. (Rating bulletin 2175, 6/8/2011) |
| Running Time: | 106 minutes |
| Plot point: | Atheism, Coming of Age, Native Americans, Religious |
| Social setting: | World War II |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Monkey Hill Films, Gran Via, Tenaja, Monarch Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English, Spanish |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2013 | 24 | $470,109 | 263 | $1,787 | $470,109 | 1 | |
| Mar 1, 2013 | 32 | $182,377 | -61% | 183 | $997 | $1,261,293 | 2 |
| Mar 22, 2013 | 57 | $22,701 | 21 | $1,081 | $1,513,462 | 5 | |
| Mar 29, 2013 | 73 | $11,271 | -50% | 11 | $1,025 | $1,536,519 | 6 |
| Apr 5, 2013 | 76 | $6,987 | -38% | 6 | $1,165 | $1,559,556 | 7 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2013 | 19 | $1,078,916 | 263 | $4,102 | $1,078,916 | 1 | |
| Mar 22, 2013 | 61 | $34,487 | 21 | $1,642 | $1,525,248 | 5 | |
| Mar 29, 2013 | 63 | $27,321 | -21% | 11 | $2,484 | $1,552,569 | 6 |
| Apr 5, 2013 | 86 | $6,987 | -74% | 6 | $1,165 | $1,559,556 | 7 |
Leading
| Míriam Colón | Ultima | |
| Luke Ganalon | Antonio |
Supporting
| Dolores Heredia | Maria | |
| Benito Martinez | Gabriel | |
| Castulo Guerra | Tenorio | |
| Joaquin Cosio | Narciso |
Production and Technical Credits
| Carl Franklin | Director | |
| Carl Franklin | Screenwriter | |
| Rudolfo Anaya | Story Creator | |
| Mark Johnson | Producer | |
| Sarah Dileo | Producer | |
| Jesse B'Franklin | Producer | |
| Christy Walton | Executive Producer | |
| Kevin Reidy | Executive Producer | |
| Tom Williams | Co-Producer | |
| Paula Huidobro | Director of Photography | |
| David J. Bomba | Production Designer | |
| Alan Heim | Editor | |
| Toby Yates | Editor | |
| Mark Kilian | Composer | |
| Susan Jacobs | Music Supervisor | |
| Donna Zakowska | Costume Designer |
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.