The Comedy (2012)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $41,113 | Details |
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Synopsis
On the cusp of inheriting his father's estate, Swanson is a man with unlimited options. An aging hipster in Brooklyn, he spends his days in aimless recreation with like-minded friends in games of comic irreverence and mock sincerity. As Swanson grows restless of the safety a sheltered life offers him, he tests the limits of acceptable behavior, pushing the envelope in every way he can. Heidecker's deadpan delivery cleverly masks a deep desire for connection and sense in the modern world. The Comedy wears its name on its sleeve, but director Rick Alverson's powerful and provocative character study touches a darkness behind the humor that resonates with viewers long after the story ends.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $6,000 (14.6% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.13 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 6 opening theaters/6 max. theaters, 1.7 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $61,773 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | November 9th, 2012 (Limited) by TriBeca Films |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 90 minutes |
| Plot point: | Delayed Adulthood, Dysfunctional Family, Inheritance, Terminal Illness |
| Release detail: | Early / Simultaneous Video-on-Demand release |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | American Express, Jagiaguwar, Greyshack Films, Glass Eye Pix, Made Bed Productions |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2012 | 74 | $6,000 | 6 | $1,000 | $6,000 | 1 | |
| Nov 16, 2012 | 55 | $13,150 | +119% | 1 | $13,150 | $21,194 | 2 |
| Nov 23, 2012 | 63 | $8,100 | -38% | 3 | $2,700 | $29,294 | 3 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2012 | 79 | $8,044 | 1 | $8,044 | $8,044 | 1 | |
| Nov 16, 2012 | 63 | $13,150 | +63% | 1 | $13,150 | $21,194 | 2 |
| Nov 23, 2012 | 69 | $9,550 | -27% | 3 | $3,183 | $30,744 | 3 |
| Nov 30, 2012 | 84 | $5,024 | -47% | 6 | $837 | $35,768 | 4 |
| Dec 7, 2012 | 100 | $1,776 | -65% | 4 | $444 | $37,850 | 5 |
| Dec 14, 2012 | 90 | $2,544 | +43% | 4 | $636 | $40,394 | 6 |
| Dec 21, 2012 | 75 | $81 | -97% | 1 | $81 | $40,475 | 7 |
| Dec 28, 2012 | 73 | $638 | +688% | 2 | $319 | $41,113 | 8 |
Leading
| Tim Heidecker | Swanson |
Supporting
| Eric Wareheim | Van Arman | |
| Kate Lyn Sheil | Waitress | |
| Alexia Rasmussen | Young Woman | |
| Gregg Turkington | Bobby | |
| James Murphy | Ben |
Production and Technical Credits
| Mark Schwarzbard | Cinematographer | |
| Michael Taylor | Editor | |
| Rick Alverson | Editor | |
| Gene Park | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Chris Swanson | Executive Producer | |
| Darius Van Arman | Executive Producer | |
| Ben Swanson | Executive Producer | |
| Jonathan Cargill | Executive Producer | |
| David Gordon Green | Executive Producer | |
| Jody Hill | Executive Producer | |
| Danny McBride | Executive Producer | |
| Alex Plapinger | Executive Producer | |
| Matt Reilly | Executive Producer | |
| Larry Fessenden | Associate Producer | |
| Mike S. Ryan | Producer | |
| Brent Kunkle | Producer | |
| Rick Alverson | Screenwriter | |
| Robert Donne | Screenwriter | |
| Colm O'Leary | Screenwriter | |
| Rick Alverson | 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
On the cusp of inheriting his father's estate, Swanson is a man with unlimited options. An aging hipster in Brooklyn, he spends his days in aimless recreation with like-minded friends in games of comic irreverence and mock sincerity. As Swanson grows restless of the safety a sheltered life offers him, he tests the limits of acceptable behavior, pushing the envelope in every way he can. Heidecker's deadpan delivery cleverly masks a deep desire for connection and sense in the modern world. The Comedy wears its name on its sleeve, but director Rick Alverson's powerful and provocative character study touches a darkness behind the humor that resonates with viewers long after the story ends.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $6,000 (14.6% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.13 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 6 opening theaters/6 max. theaters, 1.7 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $61,773 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | November 9th, 2012 (Limited) by TriBeca Films |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 90 minutes |
| Plot point: | Delayed Adulthood, Dysfunctional Family, Inheritance, Terminal Illness |
| Release detail: | Early / Simultaneous Video-on-Demand release |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | American Express, Jagiaguwar, Greyshack Films, Glass Eye Pix, Made Bed Productions |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2012 | 74 | $6,000 | 6 | $1,000 | $6,000 | 1 | |
| Nov 16, 2012 | 55 | $13,150 | +119% | 1 | $13,150 | $21,194 | 2 |
| Nov 23, 2012 | 63 | $8,100 | -38% | 3 | $2,700 | $29,294 | 3 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2012 | 79 | $8,044 | 1 | $8,044 | $8,044 | 1 | |
| Nov 16, 2012 | 63 | $13,150 | +63% | 1 | $13,150 | $21,194 | 2 |
| Nov 23, 2012 | 69 | $9,550 | -27% | 3 | $3,183 | $30,744 | 3 |
| Nov 30, 2012 | 84 | $5,024 | -47% | 6 | $837 | $35,768 | 4 |
| Dec 7, 2012 | 100 | $1,776 | -65% | 4 | $444 | $37,850 | 5 |
| Dec 14, 2012 | 90 | $2,544 | +43% | 4 | $636 | $40,394 | 6 |
| Dec 21, 2012 | 75 | $81 | -97% | 1 | $81 | $40,475 | 7 |
| Dec 28, 2012 | 73 | $638 | +688% | 2 | $319 | $41,113 | 8 |
Leading
| Tim Heidecker | Swanson |
Supporting
| Eric Wareheim | Van Arman | |
| Kate Lyn Sheil | Waitress | |
| Alexia Rasmussen | Young Woman | |
| Gregg Turkington | Bobby | |
| James Murphy | Ben |
Production and Technical Credits
| Mark Schwarzbard | Cinematographer | |
| Michael Taylor | Editor | |
| Rick Alverson | Editor | |
| Gene Park | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Chris Swanson | Executive Producer | |
| Darius Van Arman | Executive Producer | |
| Ben Swanson | Executive Producer | |
| Jonathan Cargill | Executive Producer | |
| David Gordon Green | Executive Producer | |
| Jody Hill | Executive Producer | |
| Danny McBride | Executive Producer | |
| Alex Plapinger | Executive Producer | |
| Matt Reilly | Executive Producer | |
| Larry Fessenden | Associate Producer | |
| Mike S. Ryan | Producer | |
| Brent Kunkle | Producer | |
| Rick Alverson | Screenwriter | |
| Robert Donne | Screenwriter | |
| Colm O'Leary | Screenwriter | |
| Rick Alverson | 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.