The Dead Lands (2014)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $5,240 | Details |
| International Box Office | $715,823 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $721,063 | |
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Synopsis
Hongi - a Maori chieftain's teenage son - must avenge his father's murder in order to bring peace and honor to the souls of his loved ones after his tribe is slaughtered through an act of treachery. Vastly outnumbered by a band of villains, led by Wirepa, Hongi's only hope is to pass through the feared and forbidden Dead Lands and forge an uneasy alliance with the mysterious "Warrior", a ruthless fighter who has ruled the area for years.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $1,327 (25.3% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.95 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 0.7% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 3 opening theaters/3 max. theaters, 2.0 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $7,439 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 17th, 2015 (Limited) by Magnolia Pictures |
| International Releases: | October 30th, 2014 (Limited) (New Zealand)
February 5th, 2015 (Limited) (Australia) September 18th, 2025 (Limited) (New Zealand) |
| Video Release: | August 4th, 2015 by Magnolia Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for brutal bloody violence. (Rating bulletin 2360, 2/11/2015) |
| Running Time: | 109 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | New Zealand |
| Plot point: | Revenge |
| Social setting: | Maori |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Action |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Toa Fraser, Matthew Metcalf, GFC Fightertown, XYZ Films, New Zealand Film Commission, New Zealand Film Production Fund Trust |
| Production Countries: | New Zealand |
| Languages: | Maori |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2015 | 86 | $1,327 | 3 | $442 | $1,327 | 1 | |
| Apr 24, 2015 | 104 | $649 | -51% | 2 | $325 | $3,688 | 2 |
| May 1, 2015 | 90 | $400 | -38% | 1 | $400 | $4,426 | 3 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2015 | 92 | $3,039 | 3 | $1,013 | $3,039 | 1 | |
| Apr 24, 2015 | 110 | $987 | -68% | 2 | $494 | $4,026 | 2 |
| May 1, 2015 | 89 | $1,214 | +23% | 1 | $1,214 | $5,240 | 3 |
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 |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 2/5/2015 | $39,317 | 5 | 5 | 8 | $44,385 | 7/1/2015 | |||
| New Zealand | 10/30/2014 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | $671,438 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| International Total | $715,823 | 4/4/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| James Rolleston | Hongi | |
| Lawrence Makoare | The Warrior |
Supporting
| Te Kohe Tuhaka | Wirepa | |
| Xavier Horan | Rangi | |
| George Henare | Tane | |
| Raukura Turei | Mehe | |
| Rena Owen | Hongi's Grandmother |
Production and Technical Credits
| Toa Fraser | Director | |
| Matthew Metcalfe | Producer | |
| Glenn Standring | Screenwriter | |
| Glenn Standring | Producer | |
| Tainui Stephens | Co-Producer | |
| Norman Merry | Co-Producer | |
| Peter Hampden | Executive Producer | |
| Nick Spicer | Executive Producer | |
| Leon Narbey | Cinematographer | |
| Dan Kircher | Editor | |
| Grant Major | Production Designer | |
| Catherine Madigan | Line Producer | |
| Don McGlashan | Composer | |
| Steve McQuillan | Stunt Coordinator | |
| Barbara Darragh | Costume Designer | |
| Davina Lamont | Make-up, Hair and Prosthetics Designer | |
| Liz Mullane | Casting 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
Hongi - a Maori chieftain's teenage son - must avenge his father's murder in order to bring peace and honor to the souls of his loved ones after his tribe is slaughtered through an act of treachery. Vastly outnumbered by a band of villains, led by Wirepa, Hongi's only hope is to pass through the feared and forbidden Dead Lands and forge an uneasy alliance with the mysterious "Warrior", a ruthless fighter who has ruled the area for years.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $1,327 (25.3% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.95 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 0.7% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 3 opening theaters/3 max. theaters, 2.0 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $7,439 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 17th, 2015 (Limited) by Magnolia Pictures |
| International Releases: | October 30th, 2014 (Limited) (New Zealand)
February 5th, 2015 (Limited) (Australia) September 18th, 2025 (Limited) (New Zealand) |
| Video Release: | August 4th, 2015 by Magnolia Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for brutal bloody violence. (Rating bulletin 2360, 2/11/2015) |
| Running Time: | 109 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | New Zealand |
| Plot point: | Revenge |
| Social setting: | Maori |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Action |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Toa Fraser, Matthew Metcalf, GFC Fightertown, XYZ Films, New Zealand Film Commission, New Zealand Film Production Fund Trust |
| Production Countries: | New Zealand |
| Languages: | Maori |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2015 | 86 | $1,327 | 3 | $442 | $1,327 | 1 | |
| Apr 24, 2015 | 104 | $649 | -51% | 2 | $325 | $3,688 | 2 |
| May 1, 2015 | 90 | $400 | -38% | 1 | $400 | $4,426 | 3 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2015 | 92 | $3,039 | 3 | $1,013 | $3,039 | 1 | |
| Apr 24, 2015 | 110 | $987 | -68% | 2 | $494 | $4,026 | 2 |
| May 1, 2015 | 89 | $1,214 | +23% | 1 | $1,214 | $5,240 | 3 |
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 |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 2/5/2015 | $39,317 | 5 | 5 | 8 | $44,385 | 7/1/2015 | |||
| New Zealand | 10/30/2014 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | $671,438 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| International Total | $715,823 | 4/4/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| James Rolleston | Hongi | |
| Lawrence Makoare | The Warrior |
Supporting
| Te Kohe Tuhaka | Wirepa | |
| Xavier Horan | Rangi | |
| George Henare | Tane | |
| Raukura Turei | Mehe | |
| Rena Owen | Hongi's Grandmother |
Production and Technical Credits
| Toa Fraser | Director | |
| Matthew Metcalfe | Producer | |
| Glenn Standring | Screenwriter | |
| Glenn Standring | Producer | |
| Tainui Stephens | Co-Producer | |
| Norman Merry | Co-Producer | |
| Peter Hampden | Executive Producer | |
| Nick Spicer | Executive Producer | |
| Leon Narbey | Cinematographer | |
| Dan Kircher | Editor | |
| Grant Major | Production Designer | |
| Catherine Madigan | Line Producer | |
| Don McGlashan | Composer | |
| Steve McQuillan | Stunt Coordinator | |
| Barbara Darragh | Costume Designer | |
| Davina Lamont | Make-up, Hair and Prosthetics Designer | |
| Liz Mullane | Casting 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.