Definitely, Maybe (2008)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $32,241,649 | Details |
| International Box Office | $23,376,217 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $55,617,866 | |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $13,997,471 | |
| Total | $13,997,471 | |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $9,764,270 (30.3% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.30 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 58.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $7,000,000 (worldwide box office is 7.9 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 2,204 opening theaters/2,220 max. theaters, 4.3 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $50,787,329 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | February 14th, 2008 (Wide) by Universal |
| Video Release: | June 24th, 2008 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for sexual content, including some frank dialogue, language and smoking |
| Running Time: | 111 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Voiceover/Narration |
| Plot point: | Non-Chronological, Relationship Advice, Relationships Gone Wrong, Romance |
| Subgenre: | Romantic Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Romantic Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Working Title Films |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2008 | 5 | $9,764,270 | 2,204 | $4,430 | $12,883,475 | 1 | |
| Feb 22, 2008 | 6 | $5,217,775 | -47% | 2,220 | $2,350 | $21,814,805 | 2 |
| Feb 29, 2008 | 10 | $3,382,005 | -35% | 2,189 | $1,545 | $26,650,585 | 3 |
| Mar 7, 2008 | 14 | $1,680,485 | -50% | 1,556 | $1,080 | $29,371,815 | 4 |
| Mar 14, 2008 | 17 | $695,520 | -59% | 647 | $1,075 | $30,689,995 | 5 |
| Mar 21, 2008 | 26 | $372,330 | -46% | 378 | $985 | $31,395,755 | 6 |
| Mar 28, 2008 | 33 | $215,765 | -42% | 260 | $830 | $31,793,115 | 7 |
| Apr 4, 2008 | 37 | $105,165 | -51% | 171 | $615 | $31,973,840 | 8 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2008 | 4 | $3,119,205 | 2,204 | $1,415 | $3,119,205 | 1 | ||
| Feb 15, 2008 | 5 | $2,998,125 | -4% | 2,204 | $1,360 | $6,117,330 | 2 | |
| Feb 16, 2008 | 5 | $3,945,160 | +32% | 2,204 | $1,790 | $10,062,490 | 3 | |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 5 | $2,820,985 | -28% | 2,204 | $1,280 | $12,883,475 | 4 | |
| Feb 18, 2008 | 5 | $1,707,985 | -39% | 2,204 | $775 | $14,591,460 | 5 | |
| Feb 19, 2008 | 5 | $705,505 | -59% | 2,204 | $320 | $15,296,965 | 6 | |
| Feb 20, 2008 | 5 | $627,940 | -11% | 2,204 | $285 | $15,924,905 | 7 | |
| Feb 21, 2008 | 5 | $672,125 | +7% | -78% | 2,204 | $305 | $16,597,030 | 8 |
| Feb 22, 2008 | 6 | $1,632,125 | +143% | -46% | 2,220 | $735 | $18,229,155 | 9 |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 6 | $2,397,600 | +47% | -39% | 2,220 | $1,080 | $20,626,755 | 10 |
| Feb 24, 2008 | 6 | $1,188,050 | -50% | -58% | 2,220 | $535 | $21,814,805 | 11 |
| Feb 25, 2008 | 7 | $332,845 | -72% | -81% | 2,220 | $150 | $22,147,650 | 12 |
| Feb 26, 2008 | 6 | $365,845 | +10% | -48% | 2,220 | $165 | $22,513,495 | 13 |
| Feb 27, 2008 | 6 | $378,100 | +3% | -40% | 2,220 | $170 | $22,891,595 | 14 |
| Feb 28, 2008 | 6 | $376,985 | n/c | -44% | 2,220 | $170 | $23,268,580 | 15 |
| Feb 29, 2008 | 9 | $1,017,885 | +170% | -38% | 2,187 | $465 | $24,286,465 | 16 |
| Mar 1, 2008 | 11 | $1,532,300 | +51% | -36% | 2,187 | $701 | $25,818,765 | 17 |
| Mar 2, 2008 | 10 | $831,820 | -46% | -30% | 2,187 | $380 | $26,650,585 | 18 |
| Mar 3, 2008 | 9 | $241,225 | -71% | -28% | 2,187 | $110 | $26,891,810 | 19 |
| Mar 4, 2008 | 9 | $272,995 | +13% | -25% | 2,187 | $125 | $27,164,805 | 20 |
| Mar 5, 2008 | 9 | $252,750 | -7% | -33% | 2,187 | $116 | $27,417,555 | 21 |
| Mar 6, 2008 | 9 | $273,775 | +8% | -27% | 2,187 | $125 | $27,691,330 | 22 |
| Mar 7, 2008 | 14 | $521,260 | +90% | -49% | 1,556 | $335 | $28,212,590 | 23 |
| Mar 8, 2008 | 14 | $746,885 | +43% | -51% | 1,556 | $480 | $28,959,475 | 24 |
| Mar 9, 2008 | 14 | $412,340 | -45% | -50% | 1,556 | $265 | $29,371,815 | 25 |
| Mar 10, 2008 | 14 | $147,300 | -64% | -39% | 1,556 | $95 | $29,519,115 | 26 |
| Mar 11, 2008 | 14 | $156,205 | +6% | -43% | 1,556 | $100 | $29,675,320 | 27 |
| Mar 12, 2008 | 13 | $155,555 | n/c | -38% | 1,556 | $100 | $29,830,875 | 28 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, 2008 | 15 | $3,119,205 | 2,204 | $1,415 | $3,119,205 | 1 | |
| Feb 15, 2008 | 5 | $13,477,825 | +332% | 2,204 | $6,115 | $16,597,030 | 2 |
| Feb 22, 2008 | 7 | $6,671,550 | -50% | 2,220 | $3,005 | $23,268,580 | 3 |
| Feb 29, 2008 | 10 | $4,422,750 | -34% | 2,189 | $2,020 | $27,691,330 | 4 |
| Mar 7, 2008 | 14 | $2,303,145 | -48% | 1,556 | $1,480 | $29,994,475 | 5 |
| Mar 14, 2008 | 17 | $1,028,950 | -55% | 647 | $1,590 | $31,023,425 | 6 |
| Mar 21, 2008 | 27 | $553,925 | -46% | 378 | $1,465 | $31,577,350 | 7 |
| Mar 28, 2008 | 32 | $291,325 | -47% | 260 | $1,120 | $31,868,675 | 8 |
Leading
| Ryan Reynolds | Will Hayes | |
| Isla Fisher | April |
Supporting
| Derek Luke | Russell McCormack | |
| Abigail Breslin | Maya Hayes |
Leading
| Elizabeth Banks | Emily | |
| Rachel Weisz | Summer Hartley |
Supporting
| Adam Ferrara | Gareth | |
| Annie Parisse | Anne | |
| Liane Balaban | Kelly | |
| Nestor Serrano | Arthur Robredo | |
| Kevin Corrigan | Simon | |
| Jaime Tirelli | Rafael | |
| An Nguyen | Ad Exec | |
| Matthew Mason | Headphone Guy | |
| Ricky Jay Derby | Visitor from Planet Ordon | |
| Sakina Jaffrey | School Mom | |
| Bob Wiltfong | School Dad | |
| Ryder Chasin | Boy with Book | |
| Fiona Lane | Angry Girl | |
| Dana Eskelson | Angry Girl's Mom | |
| Blake Benitez | School Kid | |
| Paulina Gerzon | School Kid | |
| Victoria Goldsmith | School Kid | |
| Ashtyn Greenstein | School Kid | |
| Ashley Grenier | School Kid | |
| Dylan Hartigan | School Kid | |
| Paul Mott | School Kid | |
| Alexander Pickett | School Kid | |
| Marquis Rodriguez | School Kid | |
| Ryann Shane | School Kid | |
| Anabel Sosa | School Kid | |
| Geraldine Bartlett | School Parent | |
| Sarah Hudnut | School Parent | |
| Xaiex Arriaga | Luis the Doorman | |
| Keith Patterson | Madison Party Friend | |
| Daniel Eric Gold | Charlie | |
| Kevin Kline | Hampton Roth | |
| Melisa McGregor | Bartender | |
| Gerard Bianco | High School Volunteer | |
| Melissa Rocco | High School Volunteer | |
| Steven Richardson | Pollster | |
| Joshua Caras | 1994 Intern | |
| Orlagh Cassidy | Nurse | |
| Max Pomeranc | Robredo Campaign Worker |
Cameo
| Robert Klein | Himself |
Supporting
| Matt Flanders | Ring Salesman | |
| Caryn Osofsky | Cafe Gitane Night Waitress | |
| Emily Wickersham | 1998 Intern | |
| Adam Brooks | Bookstore Owner | |
| Kerri Kwinter | Bookstore Owner | |
| Alexie Gilmore | Olivia | |
| Marc Bonan | Kevin | |
| Amy Safrankiova | Cafe Gitane Day Waitress | |
| Dale Leigh | Bill Clinton | |
| Lauren Norman | Cocktail Server | |
| Lief Riddell | Cab Driver |
Production and Technical Credits
| Adam Brooks | Director | |
| Adam Brooks | Screenwriter | |
| Tim Bevan | Producer | |
| Eric Fellner | Producer | |
| Liza Chasin | Executive Producer | |
| Bobby Cohen | Executive Producer | |
| Kerry Orent | Co-Executive Producer | |
| Florian Ballhaus | Director of Photography | |
| Stephanie Carroll | Production Designer | |
| Peter Teschner | Editor | |
| Gary Jones | Costume Designer | |
| Clint Mansell | Composer | |
| Timothy Bird | Assistant Director | |
| Christopher Goode | Second Unit Director | |
| Christopher Goode | Unit Production Manager | |
| Igor Srubshchik | Production Supervisor | |
| Peter Rogness | Art Director | |
| Ellen Christiansen | Set Decorator | |
| Tom Lappin | Second Unit Camera | |
| Kate Edwards | Costume Supervisor | |
| Fionnuala M. Lynch | Costume Supervisor | |
| Michael Barosky | Sound Mixer | |
| Dominick Tavella | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Robert Hein | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Robert Hein | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| David Wahnon | Sound Editor | |
| Glenfield Payne | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Brian Bowles | Dialogue Editor | |
| Nancy Allen | Music Editor | |
| Chris Bingham | Make up | |
| Francesca Buccellato | Make up | |
| Kerrie Smith | Hairstylist | |
| Clint Mansell | Music Producer | |
| Nick Angel | Music Supervisor | |
| Laura Rosenthal | Casting Director | |
| Ali Farrell | 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.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $9,764,270 (30.3% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.30 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 58.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $7,000,000 (worldwide box office is 7.9 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 2,204 opening theaters/2,220 max. theaters, 4.3 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $50,787,329 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | February 14th, 2008 (Wide) by Universal |
| Video Release: | June 24th, 2008 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for sexual content, including some frank dialogue, language and smoking |
| Running Time: | 111 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Voiceover/Narration |
| Plot point: | Non-Chronological, Relationship Advice, Relationships Gone Wrong, Romance |
| Subgenre: | Romantic Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Romantic Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Working Title Films |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2008 | 5 | $9,764,270 | 2,204 | $4,430 | $12,883,475 | 1 | |
| Feb 22, 2008 | 6 | $5,217,775 | -47% | 2,220 | $2,350 | $21,814,805 | 2 |
| Feb 29, 2008 | 10 | $3,382,005 | -35% | 2,189 | $1,545 | $26,650,585 | 3 |
| Mar 7, 2008 | 14 | $1,680,485 | -50% | 1,556 | $1,080 | $29,371,815 | 4 |
| Mar 14, 2008 | 17 | $695,520 | -59% | 647 | $1,075 | $30,689,995 | 5 |
| Mar 21, 2008 | 26 | $372,330 | -46% | 378 | $985 | $31,395,755 | 6 |
| Mar 28, 2008 | 33 | $215,765 | -42% | 260 | $830 | $31,793,115 | 7 |
| Apr 4, 2008 | 37 | $105,165 | -51% | 171 | $615 | $31,973,840 | 8 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2008 | 4 | $3,119,205 | 2,204 | $1,415 | $3,119,205 | 1 | ||
| Feb 15, 2008 | 5 | $2,998,125 | -4% | 2,204 | $1,360 | $6,117,330 | 2 | |
| Feb 16, 2008 | 5 | $3,945,160 | +32% | 2,204 | $1,790 | $10,062,490 | 3 | |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 5 | $2,820,985 | -28% | 2,204 | $1,280 | $12,883,475 | 4 | |
| Feb 18, 2008 | 5 | $1,707,985 | -39% | 2,204 | $775 | $14,591,460 | 5 | |
| Feb 19, 2008 | 5 | $705,505 | -59% | 2,204 | $320 | $15,296,965 | 6 | |
| Feb 20, 2008 | 5 | $627,940 | -11% | 2,204 | $285 | $15,924,905 | 7 | |
| Feb 21, 2008 | 5 | $672,125 | +7% | -78% | 2,204 | $305 | $16,597,030 | 8 |
| Feb 22, 2008 | 6 | $1,632,125 | +143% | -46% | 2,220 | $735 | $18,229,155 | 9 |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 6 | $2,397,600 | +47% | -39% | 2,220 | $1,080 | $20,626,755 | 10 |
| Feb 24, 2008 | 6 | $1,188,050 | -50% | -58% | 2,220 | $535 | $21,814,805 | 11 |
| Feb 25, 2008 | 7 | $332,845 | -72% | -81% | 2,220 | $150 | $22,147,650 | 12 |
| Feb 26, 2008 | 6 | $365,845 | +10% | -48% | 2,220 | $165 | $22,513,495 | 13 |
| Feb 27, 2008 | 6 | $378,100 | +3% | -40% | 2,220 | $170 | $22,891,595 | 14 |
| Feb 28, 2008 | 6 | $376,985 | n/c | -44% | 2,220 | $170 | $23,268,580 | 15 |
| Feb 29, 2008 | 9 | $1,017,885 | +170% | -38% | 2,187 | $465 | $24,286,465 | 16 |
| Mar 1, 2008 | 11 | $1,532,300 | +51% | -36% | 2,187 | $701 | $25,818,765 | 17 |
| Mar 2, 2008 | 10 | $831,820 | -46% | -30% | 2,187 | $380 | $26,650,585 | 18 |
| Mar 3, 2008 | 9 | $241,225 | -71% | -28% | 2,187 | $110 | $26,891,810 | 19 |
| Mar 4, 2008 | 9 | $272,995 | +13% | -25% | 2,187 | $125 | $27,164,805 | 20 |
| Mar 5, 2008 | 9 | $252,750 | -7% | -33% | 2,187 | $116 | $27,417,555 | 21 |
| Mar 6, 2008 | 9 | $273,775 | +8% | -27% | 2,187 | $125 | $27,691,330 | 22 |
| Mar 7, 2008 | 14 | $521,260 | +90% | -49% | 1,556 | $335 | $28,212,590 | 23 |
| Mar 8, 2008 | 14 | $746,885 | +43% | -51% | 1,556 | $480 | $28,959,475 | 24 |
| Mar 9, 2008 | 14 | $412,340 | -45% | -50% | 1,556 | $265 | $29,371,815 | 25 |
| Mar 10, 2008 | 14 | $147,300 | -64% | -39% | 1,556 | $95 | $29,519,115 | 26 |
| Mar 11, 2008 | 14 | $156,205 | +6% | -43% | 1,556 | $100 | $29,675,320 | 27 |
| Mar 12, 2008 | 13 | $155,555 | n/c | -38% | 1,556 | $100 | $29,830,875 | 28 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, 2008 | 15 | $3,119,205 | 2,204 | $1,415 | $3,119,205 | 1 | |
| Feb 15, 2008 | 5 | $13,477,825 | +332% | 2,204 | $6,115 | $16,597,030 | 2 |
| Feb 22, 2008 | 7 | $6,671,550 | -50% | 2,220 | $3,005 | $23,268,580 | 3 |
| Feb 29, 2008 | 10 | $4,422,750 | -34% | 2,189 | $2,020 | $27,691,330 | 4 |
| Mar 7, 2008 | 14 | $2,303,145 | -48% | 1,556 | $1,480 | $29,994,475 | 5 |
| Mar 14, 2008 | 17 | $1,028,950 | -55% | 647 | $1,590 | $31,023,425 | 6 |
| Mar 21, 2008 | 27 | $553,925 | -46% | 378 | $1,465 | $31,577,350 | 7 |
| Mar 28, 2008 | 32 | $291,325 | -47% | 260 | $1,120 | $31,868,675 | 8 |
Leading
| Ryan Reynolds | Will Hayes | |
| Isla Fisher | April |
Supporting
| Derek Luke | Russell McCormack | |
| Abigail Breslin | Maya Hayes |
Leading
| Elizabeth Banks | Emily | |
| Rachel Weisz | Summer Hartley |
Supporting
| Adam Ferrara | Gareth | |
| Annie Parisse | Anne | |
| Liane Balaban | Kelly | |
| Nestor Serrano | Arthur Robredo | |
| Kevin Corrigan | Simon | |
| Jaime Tirelli | Rafael | |
| An Nguyen | Ad Exec | |
| Matthew Mason | Headphone Guy | |
| Ricky Jay Derby | Visitor from Planet Ordon | |
| Sakina Jaffrey | School Mom | |
| Bob Wiltfong | School Dad | |
| Ryder Chasin | Boy with Book | |
| Fiona Lane | Angry Girl | |
| Dana Eskelson | Angry Girl's Mom | |
| Blake Benitez | School Kid | |
| Paulina Gerzon | School Kid | |
| Victoria Goldsmith | School Kid | |
| Ashtyn Greenstein | School Kid | |
| Ashley Grenier | School Kid | |
| Dylan Hartigan | School Kid | |
| Paul Mott | School Kid | |
| Alexander Pickett | School Kid | |
| Marquis Rodriguez | School Kid | |
| Ryann Shane | School Kid | |
| Anabel Sosa | School Kid | |
| Geraldine Bartlett | School Parent | |
| Sarah Hudnut | School Parent | |
| Xaiex Arriaga | Luis the Doorman | |
| Keith Patterson | Madison Party Friend | |
| Daniel Eric Gold | Charlie | |
| Kevin Kline | Hampton Roth | |
| Melisa McGregor | Bartender | |
| Gerard Bianco | High School Volunteer | |
| Melissa Rocco | High School Volunteer | |
| Steven Richardson | Pollster | |
| Joshua Caras | 1994 Intern | |
| Orlagh Cassidy | Nurse | |
| Max Pomeranc | Robredo Campaign Worker |
Cameo
| Robert Klein | Himself |
Supporting
| Matt Flanders | Ring Salesman | |
| Caryn Osofsky | Cafe Gitane Night Waitress | |
| Emily Wickersham | 1998 Intern | |
| Adam Brooks | Bookstore Owner | |
| Kerri Kwinter | Bookstore Owner | |
| Alexie Gilmore | Olivia | |
| Marc Bonan | Kevin | |
| Amy Safrankiova | Cafe Gitane Day Waitress | |
| Dale Leigh | Bill Clinton | |
| Lauren Norman | Cocktail Server | |
| Lief Riddell | Cab Driver |
Production and Technical Credits
| Adam Brooks | Director | |
| Adam Brooks | Screenwriter | |
| Tim Bevan | Producer | |
| Eric Fellner | Producer | |
| Liza Chasin | Executive Producer | |
| Bobby Cohen | Executive Producer | |
| Kerry Orent | Co-Executive Producer | |
| Florian Ballhaus | Director of Photography | |
| Stephanie Carroll | Production Designer | |
| Peter Teschner | Editor | |
| Gary Jones | Costume Designer | |
| Clint Mansell | Composer | |
| Timothy Bird | Assistant Director | |
| Christopher Goode | Second Unit Director | |
| Christopher Goode | Unit Production Manager | |
| Igor Srubshchik | Production Supervisor | |
| Peter Rogness | Art Director | |
| Ellen Christiansen | Set Decorator | |
| Tom Lappin | Second Unit Camera | |
| Kate Edwards | Costume Supervisor | |
| Fionnuala M. Lynch | Costume Supervisor | |
| Michael Barosky | Sound Mixer | |
| Dominick Tavella | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Robert Hein | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Robert Hein | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| David Wahnon | Sound Editor | |
| Glenfield Payne | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Brian Bowles | Dialogue Editor | |
| Nancy Allen | Music Editor | |
| Chris Bingham | Make up | |
| Francesca Buccellato | Make up | |
| Kerrie Smith | Hairstylist | |
| Clint Mansell | Music Producer | |
| Nick Angel | Music Supervisor | |
| Laura Rosenthal | Casting Director | |
| Ali Farrell | 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.