Synopsis
"Your horse is a mirror to your soul, and sometimes you may not like what you see. Sometimes, you will." So says Buck Brannaman, a true American cowboy and sage on horseback who travels the country for nine grueling months a year helping horses with people problems. BUCK follows Brannaman from his abusive childhood to his phenomenally successful approach to horses. A real-life "horse-whisperer", he eschews the violence of his upbringing and teaches people to communicate with their horses through leadership and sensitivity, not punishment. Buck possesses near magical abilities as he dramatically transforms horses - and people - with his understanding, compassion and respect. In this film, the animal-human relationship becomes a metaphor for facing the daily challenges of life. A truly American story about an unsung hero, BUCK is about an ordinary man who has made an extraordinary life despite tremendous odds.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $67,548 (1.7% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 8.39 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 89.2% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 4 opening theaters/152 max. theaters, 8.6 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $5,756,507 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 7,101-7,200) | 7,131 | $4,036,175 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 14,101-14,200) | 14,193 | $487,797 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 10,701-10,800) | 10,797 | $4,523,972 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 601-700) | 649 | $4,036,175 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | June 17th, 2011 (Limited) by IFC Films |
| International Releases: | April 27th, 2012 (Wide) (United Kingdom)
May 31st, 2012 (Wide) (Germany) August 31st, 2012 (Wide) (Austria) |
| Video Release: | October 4th, 2011 by Mpi Home Video |
| MPAA Rating: | PG for thematic elements, mild language and an injury. (Rating bulletin 2167, 4/13/2011) |
| Running Time: | 88 minutes |
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| Keywords: | Biography, Animal Lead, Dysfunctional Family, Biographical Documentary |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Cedar Creek Prods, Motto Pictures, Back Allie Prods |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top 2011 Theater Average | 71 | $16,887 | Jun 17, 2011 | 3 |