The Cat's Meow (2002)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $3,176,936 | Details |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $111,037 (3.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 6.29 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 11 opening theaters/153 max. theaters, 6.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $6,539,788 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 12th, 2002 (Wide) by Lionsgate |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for sexuality, a scene of violence and brief drug use |
| Running Time: | 114 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Epilogue |
| Plot point: | Blackmail, Infidelity, Mistaken Identity, On a Boat, Relationships Gone Wrong, Romance |
| Social setting: | Movie Business |
| Source material: | Novel or Other Work Adapted by Author |
| Subgenre: | Historical Drama |
| Source: | Based on Play |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2002 | 40 | $111,037 | 11 | $10,094 | $111,037 | 1 | |
| Apr 19, 2002 | 44 | $84,317 | -24% | 11 | $7,665 | $242,919 | 2 |
| Apr 26, 2002 | 24 | $505,186 | +499% | 135 | $3,742 | $786,921 | 3 |
| May 3, 2002 | 23 | $393,480 | -22% | 153 | $2,572 | $1,364,436 | 4 |
| May 10, 2002 | 25 | $335,681 | -15% | 139 | $2,415 | $1,832,081 | 5 |
| May 17, 2002 | 23 | $241,305 | -28% | 148 | $1,630 | $2,311,088 | 6 |
| May 24, 2002 | 26 | $195,342 | -19% | 130 | $1,503 | $2,664,458 | 7 |
| May 31, 2002 | 24 | $137,548 | -30% | 119 | $1,156 | $2,875,855 | 8 |
| Jun 7, 2002 | 29 | $95,242 | -31% | 101 | $943 | $3,071,668 | 9 |
| Jun 14, 2002 | 38 | $45,111 | -53% | 55 | $820 | $3,176,936 | 10 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2002 | 39 | $158,602 | 11 | $14,418 | $158,602 | 1 | |
| Apr 19, 2002 | 45 | $123,133 | -22% | 11 | $11,194 | $281,735 | 2 |
| Apr 26, 2002 | 23 | $689,221 | +460% | 135 | $5,105 | $970,956 | 3 |
| May 3, 2002 | 25 | $525,444 | -24% | 153 | $3,434 | $1,496,400 | 4 |
| May 10, 2002 | 24 | $573,383 | +9% | 139 | $4,125 | $2,069,783 | 5 |
| May 17, 2002 | 23 | $399,333 | -30% | 148 | $2,698 | $2,469,116 | 6 |
| May 24, 2002 | 27 | $269,191 | -33% | 130 | $2,071 | $2,738,307 | 7 |
| May 31, 2002 | 24 | $238,119 | -12% | 119 | $2,001 | $2,976,426 | 8 |
| Jun 7, 2002 | 27 | $155,399 | -35% | 101 | $1,539 | $3,131,825 | 9 |
| Jun 14, 2002 | 44 | $45,111 | -71% | 55 | $820 | $3,176,936 | 10 |
| Cary Elwes | Thomas Ince | |
| Edward Herrmann | William Randolph Hearst | |
| Eddie Izzard | Charlie Chaplin | |
| Joanna Lumley | Elinor Glyn | |
| Victor Slezak | George Thomas | |
| Jennifer Tilly | Louella Parsons | |
| James Laurenson | Dr. Goodman | |
| Ronan Vibert | Joseph Willcombe | |
| Chiara Schoras | Celia | |
| Ingrid Lacey | Mrs. Barham | |
| John C. Vennema | Mr. Barham | |
| Claudia Harrison | Margaret Livingston | |
| Claudie Blakley | Didi |
Leading
| Kirsten Dunst | Marion Davies |
Production and Technical Credits
| Peter Bogdanovich | Director | |
| Steven Peros | Screenwriter | |
| Steven Peros | Story Creator |
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.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $111,037 (3.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 6.29 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 11 opening theaters/153 max. theaters, 6.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $6,539,788 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 12th, 2002 (Wide) by Lionsgate |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for sexuality, a scene of violence and brief drug use |
| Running Time: | 114 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Epilogue |
| Plot point: | Blackmail, Infidelity, Mistaken Identity, On a Boat, Relationships Gone Wrong, Romance |
| Social setting: | Movie Business |
| Source material: | Novel or Other Work Adapted by Author |
| Subgenre: | Historical Drama |
| Source: | Based on Play |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2002 | 40 | $111,037 | 11 | $10,094 | $111,037 | 1 | |
| Apr 19, 2002 | 44 | $84,317 | -24% | 11 | $7,665 | $242,919 | 2 |
| Apr 26, 2002 | 24 | $505,186 | +499% | 135 | $3,742 | $786,921 | 3 |
| May 3, 2002 | 23 | $393,480 | -22% | 153 | $2,572 | $1,364,436 | 4 |
| May 10, 2002 | 25 | $335,681 | -15% | 139 | $2,415 | $1,832,081 | 5 |
| May 17, 2002 | 23 | $241,305 | -28% | 148 | $1,630 | $2,311,088 | 6 |
| May 24, 2002 | 26 | $195,342 | -19% | 130 | $1,503 | $2,664,458 | 7 |
| May 31, 2002 | 24 | $137,548 | -30% | 119 | $1,156 | $2,875,855 | 8 |
| Jun 7, 2002 | 29 | $95,242 | -31% | 101 | $943 | $3,071,668 | 9 |
| Jun 14, 2002 | 38 | $45,111 | -53% | 55 | $820 | $3,176,936 | 10 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2002 | 39 | $158,602 | 11 | $14,418 | $158,602 | 1 | |
| Apr 19, 2002 | 45 | $123,133 | -22% | 11 | $11,194 | $281,735 | 2 |
| Apr 26, 2002 | 23 | $689,221 | +460% | 135 | $5,105 | $970,956 | 3 |
| May 3, 2002 | 25 | $525,444 | -24% | 153 | $3,434 | $1,496,400 | 4 |
| May 10, 2002 | 24 | $573,383 | +9% | 139 | $4,125 | $2,069,783 | 5 |
| May 17, 2002 | 23 | $399,333 | -30% | 148 | $2,698 | $2,469,116 | 6 |
| May 24, 2002 | 27 | $269,191 | -33% | 130 | $2,071 | $2,738,307 | 7 |
| May 31, 2002 | 24 | $238,119 | -12% | 119 | $2,001 | $2,976,426 | 8 |
| Jun 7, 2002 | 27 | $155,399 | -35% | 101 | $1,539 | $3,131,825 | 9 |
| Jun 14, 2002 | 44 | $45,111 | -71% | 55 | $820 | $3,176,936 | 10 |
| Cary Elwes | Thomas Ince | |
| Edward Herrmann | William Randolph Hearst | |
| Eddie Izzard | Charlie Chaplin | |
| Joanna Lumley | Elinor Glyn | |
| Victor Slezak | George Thomas | |
| Jennifer Tilly | Louella Parsons | |
| James Laurenson | Dr. Goodman | |
| Ronan Vibert | Joseph Willcombe | |
| Chiara Schoras | Celia | |
| Ingrid Lacey | Mrs. Barham | |
| John C. Vennema | Mr. Barham | |
| Claudia Harrison | Margaret Livingston | |
| Claudie Blakley | Didi |
Leading
| Kirsten Dunst | Marion Davies |
Production and Technical Credits
| Peter Bogdanovich | Director | |
| Steven Peros | Screenwriter | |
| Steven Peros | Story Creator |
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.