The Dark Horse (2015)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $61,505 | Details |
| International Box Office | $148,874 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $210,379 | |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $119,948 | |
| Total | $119,948 | |
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| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
A portrait of a man searching for the courage to lead, despite his struggles with mental illness. Genesis “Gen” Potini is a brilliant but troubled New Zealand chess champion who finds purpose by teaching underprivileged children about the rules of chess and life.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $8,487 (13.8% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.53 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 29.2% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 2 opening theaters/10 max. theaters, 2.7 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $85,036 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 1st, 2016 (Limited) by Broad Green Pictures |
| International Releases: | May 8th, 2015 (Wide) (Netherlands) |
| Video Release: | July 12th, 2016 by Broad Green |
| MPA Rating: | R for language throughout, and drug use. (Rating bulletin 2396 (Cert #501090, 10/21/2015) |
| Running Time: | 124 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | New Zealand |
| Plot point: | Biography, Chess |
| Social setting: | Maori |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Dramatization |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Broad Green Pictures, Four Knights, New Zealand Film Commission, NZOnAir, Arama Pictures, Seville International |
| Production Countries: | New Zealand |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2016 | 67 | $8,487 | 2 | $4,244 | $8,487 | 1 | |
| Apr 8, 2016 | 66 | $6,400 | -25% | 3 | $2,133 | $18,326 | 2 |
| Apr 15, 2016 | 54 | $17,414 | +172% | 10 | $1,741 | $37,906 | 3 |
| Apr 22, 2016 | 65 | $8,330 | -52% | 7 | $1,190 | $53,667 | 4 |
| Apr 29, 2016 | 74 | $3,892 | -53% | 5 | $778 | $61,505 | 5 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2016 | 67 | $11,926 | 2 | $5,963 | $11,926 | 1 | |
| Apr 8, 2016 | 73 | $8,566 | -28% | 3 | $2,855 | $20,492 | 2 |
| Apr 15, 2016 | 58 | $24,845 | +190% | 10 | $2,485 | $45,337 | 3 |
| Apr 22, 2016 | 69 | $12,276 | -51% | 7 | $1,754 | $57,613 | 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 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 5/8/2015 | $0 | 0 | 27 | 53 | $148,874 | 11/21/2018 | |||
| International Total | $148,874 | 11/21/2018 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Cliff Curtis | Genesis Potini |
Supporting
| James Rollerston | Mana | |
| Andrew Grainger | Clive | |
| Kirk Torrance | Noble | |
| Miriama McDowell | Sandy | |
| Barry TeHira | Mutt | |
| James Napier Robertson | Dave | |
| Xavier Horan | Jedi | |
| Wayne Hapi | Ariki | |
| Lyel Timu | Rangimarie |
Production and Technical Credits
| James Napier Robertson | Director | |
| James Napier Robertson | Screenwriter | |
| Tom Hern | Producer | |
| Timothy White | Executive Producer | |
| Cliff Curtis | Executive Producer | |
| Jim Marbrook | Co-Producer | |
| Denson Baker | Cinematographer | |
| Kim Sinclair | Production Designer | |
| Peter Roberts | Editor | |
| Yvette Reid | Casting Director | |
| Mike Dwyer | Casting Director | |
| Matt Dwyer | Casting Director | |
| Dana Lund | Composer | |
| Kristin Seth | 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
A portrait of a man searching for the courage to lead, despite his struggles with mental illness. Genesis “Gen” Potini is a brilliant but troubled New Zealand chess champion who finds purpose by teaching underprivileged children about the rules of chess and life.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $8,487 (13.8% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.53 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 29.2% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 2 opening theaters/10 max. theaters, 2.7 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $85,036 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 1st, 2016 (Limited) by Broad Green Pictures |
| International Releases: | May 8th, 2015 (Wide) (Netherlands) |
| Video Release: | July 12th, 2016 by Broad Green |
| MPA Rating: | R for language throughout, and drug use. (Rating bulletin 2396 (Cert #501090, 10/21/2015) |
| Running Time: | 124 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | New Zealand |
| Plot point: | Biography, Chess |
| Social setting: | Maori |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Dramatization |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Broad Green Pictures, Four Knights, New Zealand Film Commission, NZOnAir, Arama Pictures, Seville International |
| Production Countries: | New Zealand |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2016 | 67 | $8,487 | 2 | $4,244 | $8,487 | 1 | |
| Apr 8, 2016 | 66 | $6,400 | -25% | 3 | $2,133 | $18,326 | 2 |
| Apr 15, 2016 | 54 | $17,414 | +172% | 10 | $1,741 | $37,906 | 3 |
| Apr 22, 2016 | 65 | $8,330 | -52% | 7 | $1,190 | $53,667 | 4 |
| Apr 29, 2016 | 74 | $3,892 | -53% | 5 | $778 | $61,505 | 5 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2016 | 67 | $11,926 | 2 | $5,963 | $11,926 | 1 | |
| Apr 8, 2016 | 73 | $8,566 | -28% | 3 | $2,855 | $20,492 | 2 |
| Apr 15, 2016 | 58 | $24,845 | +190% | 10 | $2,485 | $45,337 | 3 |
| Apr 22, 2016 | 69 | $12,276 | -51% | 7 | $1,754 | $57,613 | 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 |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 5/8/2015 | $0 | 0 | 27 | 53 | $148,874 | 11/21/2018 | |||
| International Total | $148,874 | 11/21/2018 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Cliff Curtis | Genesis Potini |
Supporting
| James Rollerston | Mana | |
| Andrew Grainger | Clive | |
| Kirk Torrance | Noble | |
| Miriama McDowell | Sandy | |
| Barry TeHira | Mutt | |
| James Napier Robertson | Dave | |
| Xavier Horan | Jedi | |
| Wayne Hapi | Ariki | |
| Lyel Timu | Rangimarie |
Production and Technical Credits
| James Napier Robertson | Director | |
| James Napier Robertson | Screenwriter | |
| Tom Hern | Producer | |
| Timothy White | Executive Producer | |
| Cliff Curtis | Executive Producer | |
| Jim Marbrook | Co-Producer | |
| Denson Baker | Cinematographer | |
| Kim Sinclair | Production Designer | |
| Peter Roberts | Editor | |
| Yvette Reid | Casting Director | |
| Mike Dwyer | Casting Director | |
| Matt Dwyer | Casting Director | |
| Dana Lund | Composer | |
| Kristin Seth | 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.