The Breakup Guru (2014)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $208,959 | Details |
| International Box Office | $106,590,000 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $106,798,959 | |
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Synopsis
Mei Yuangui, a professional “Breakup Guru,” is hired by a client to end a relationship with Ye Xiaochun. But his penchant and skill at breaking up couples without complication and worry is put to the test when a battle of wits ensues with Xiaochun, risking his reputation and setting up the ultimate test of his services.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $67,000 (32.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.12 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 0.2% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 12 opening theaters/12 max. theaters, 2.7 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $305,889 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | June 27th, 2014 (Limited) by China Lion Film Distribution |
| International Releases: | July 11th, 2014 (Wide), released as Breakup Guru, The (New Zealand) |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 114 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Animated Sequences, Split Screen |
| Plot point: | Motivational Speaker, Relationships Gone Wrong, Romance |
| Subgenre: | Romantic Comedy |
| Source: | Based on Play |
| Genre: | Romantic Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Beijing Enlight Pictures |
| Production Countries: | China |
| Languages: | Mandarin |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2014 | 39 | $67,000 | 12 | $5,583 | $67,000 | 1 | |
| Jul 4, 2014 | 46 | $36,194 | -46% | 10 | $3,619 | $147,391 | 2 |
| Jul 11, 2014 | 52 | $14,390 | -60% | 6 | $2,398 | $183,683 | 3 |
| Jul 18, 2014 | 66 | $7,573 | -47% | 3 | $2,524 | $201,214 | 4 |
| Jul 25, 2014 | 95 | $1,474 | -81% | 1 | $1,474 | $208,959 | 5 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2014 | 43 | $58,096 | 10 | $5,810 | $169,293 | 2 | |
| Jul 11, 2014 | 48 | $24,348 | -58% | 6 | $4,058 | $193,641 | 3 |
| Jul 18, 2014 | 64 | $13,844 | -43% | 3 | $4,615 | $207,485 | 4 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 7/11/2014 | $7,706 | 2 | 2 | 2 | $7,706 | 1/8/2016 | |||
| Rest of World | $106,582,294 | |||||||||
| International Total | $106,590,000 | 1/8/2016 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Chao Deng | Mei Yuangui | |
| Mi Yang | Ye Xiaochun |
Supporting
| Yan Liu | Zhu Li | |
| Chao Wei Liang | Mountain Tang | |
| Kejia Xu | Old Six | |
| Na Zha | Xiao Zhuang | |
| Qin Yue | Hei Ge | |
| Luan Yuanhui | Lu Lu | |
| Zhao Manzhu | Pai Gu | |
| Deng Xuedong | Old Man in Wheelchair |
Production and Technical Credits
| Chao Deng | Director | |
| Baimei Yu | Director | |
| Baimei Yu | Screenwriter | |
| Wang Changtian | Producer | |
| Chao Deng | Producer | |
| Qian Rui | Producer | |
| Baimei Yu | Executive Producer | |
| Chen Zhiliang | Executive Producer | |
| Li Sun (孙俪) | Production Designer | |
| Tu Yiran | Editor | |
| Wang Ji | Composer | |
| Du Jie | Director of Photography |
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
Mei Yuangui, a professional “Breakup Guru,” is hired by a client to end a relationship with Ye Xiaochun. But his penchant and skill at breaking up couples without complication and worry is put to the test when a battle of wits ensues with Xiaochun, risking his reputation and setting up the ultimate test of his services.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $67,000 (32.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.12 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 0.2% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 12 opening theaters/12 max. theaters, 2.7 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $305,889 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | June 27th, 2014 (Limited) by China Lion Film Distribution |
| International Releases: | July 11th, 2014 (Wide), released as Breakup Guru, The (New Zealand) |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 114 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Animated Sequences, Split Screen |
| Plot point: | Motivational Speaker, Relationships Gone Wrong, Romance |
| Subgenre: | Romantic Comedy |
| Source: | Based on Play |
| Genre: | Romantic Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Beijing Enlight Pictures |
| Production Countries: | China |
| Languages: | Mandarin |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2014 | 39 | $67,000 | 12 | $5,583 | $67,000 | 1 | |
| Jul 4, 2014 | 46 | $36,194 | -46% | 10 | $3,619 | $147,391 | 2 |
| Jul 11, 2014 | 52 | $14,390 | -60% | 6 | $2,398 | $183,683 | 3 |
| Jul 18, 2014 | 66 | $7,573 | -47% | 3 | $2,524 | $201,214 | 4 |
| Jul 25, 2014 | 95 | $1,474 | -81% | 1 | $1,474 | $208,959 | 5 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2014 | 43 | $58,096 | 10 | $5,810 | $169,293 | 2 | |
| Jul 11, 2014 | 48 | $24,348 | -58% | 6 | $4,058 | $193,641 | 3 |
| Jul 18, 2014 | 64 | $13,844 | -43% | 3 | $4,615 | $207,485 | 4 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 7/11/2014 | $7,706 | 2 | 2 | 2 | $7,706 | 1/8/2016 | |||
| Rest of World | $106,582,294 | |||||||||
| International Total | $106,590,000 | 1/8/2016 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Chao Deng | Mei Yuangui | |
| Mi Yang | Ye Xiaochun |
Supporting
| Yan Liu | Zhu Li | |
| Chao Wei Liang | Mountain Tang | |
| Kejia Xu | Old Six | |
| Na Zha | Xiao Zhuang | |
| Qin Yue | Hei Ge | |
| Luan Yuanhui | Lu Lu | |
| Zhao Manzhu | Pai Gu | |
| Deng Xuedong | Old Man in Wheelchair |
Production and Technical Credits
| Chao Deng | Director | |
| Baimei Yu | Director | |
| Baimei Yu | Screenwriter | |
| Wang Changtian | Producer | |
| Chao Deng | Producer | |
| Qian Rui | Producer | |
| Baimei Yu | Executive Producer | |
| Chen Zhiliang | Executive Producer | |
| Li Sun (孙俪) | Production Designer | |
| Tu Yiran | Editor | |
| Wang Ji | Composer | |
| Du Jie | Director of Photography |
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.