Demolition (2016)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $1,978,592 | Details |
| International Box Office | $2,274,705 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $4,253,297 | |
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| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
Davis, a successful investment banker, struggles after losing his wife in a tragic car crash. Despite pressure from his father-in-law, Phil, to pull it together, Davis continues to unravel. What starts as a complaint letter to a vending machine company turns into a series of letters revealing startling personal admissions. Davis’ letters catch the attention of customer service rep Karen and, amidst emotional and financial burdens of her own, the two form an unlikely connection. With the help of Karen and her son Chris, Davis starts to rebuild, beginning with the demolition of the life he once knew.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $1,100,042 (55.6% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 1.80 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 46.5% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 854 opening theaters/862 max. theaters, 2.0 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $2,735,718 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 8th, 2016 (Wide) by Fox Searchlight |
| International Releases: | April 6th, 2016 (Wide) (France)
April 6th, 2016 (Wide) (Belgium) April 7th, 2016 (Wide) (Iraq) April 7th, 2016 (Wide) (Lebanon) April 8th, 2016 (Wide) (Turkey) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | July 1st, 2016 by Fox Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for language, some sexual references, drug use and disturbing behavior. (Rating bulletin 2376, 6/3/2015) |
| Running Time: | 101 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Voiceover/Narration |
| Plot point: | Car Accident, Death of a Spouse or Fiancée / Fiancé, In-Laws / Future In-Laws, Infidelity, LGBTQ+ |
| Social setting: | Investment Banking |
| Subgenre: | Comedy Drama |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, Black Label Media, Mr. Mudd, Fox Searchlight Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2016 | 15 | $1,100,042 | 854 | $1,288 | $1,100,042 | 1 | |
| Apr 15, 2016 | 21 | $293,296 | -73% | 862 | $340 | $1,822,315 | 2 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2016 | 14 | $360,513 | 854 | $422 | $360,513 | 1 | ||
| Apr 9, 2016 | 15 | $470,929 | +31% | 854 | $551 | $831,442 | 2 | |
| Apr 10, 2016 | 15 | $268,600 | -43% | 854 | $315 | $1,100,042 | 3 | |
| Apr 11, 2016 | 15 | $102,156 | -62% | 854 | $120 | $1,202,198 | 4 | |
| Apr 12, 2016 | 14 | $154,374 | +51% | 854 | $181 | $1,356,572 | 5 | |
| Apr 13, 2016 | - | $95,505 | -38% | 854 | $112 | $1,452,077 | 6 | |
| Apr 14, 2016 | 14 | $76,942 | -19% | 854 | $90 | $1,529,019 | 7 | |
| Apr 15, 2016 | - | $86,819 | +13% | -76% | 862 | $101 | $1,615,838 | 8 |
| Apr 16, 2016 | - | $133,785 | +54% | -72% | 862 | $155 | $1,749,623 | 9 |
| Apr 17, 2016 | - | $72,692 | -46% | -73% | 862 | $84 | $1,822,315 | 10 |
| Apr 18, 2016 | - | $33,772 | -54% | -67% | 862 | $39 | $1,856,087 | 11 |
| Apr 19, 2016 | - | $52,209 | +55% | -66% | 862 | $61 | $1,908,296 | 12 |
| Apr 20, 2016 | - | $36,785 | -30% | -61% | 862 | $43 | $1,945,081 | 13 |
| Apr 21, 2016 | - | $33,511 | -9% | -56% | 862 | $39 | $1,978,592 | 14 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2016 | 15 | $1,529,019 | 854 | $1,790 | $1,529,019 | 1 | |
| Apr 15, 2016 | 20 | $449,573 | -71% | 862 | $522 | $1,978,592 | 2 |
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 | 7/15/2016 | $14,590 | 9 | 10 | 26 | $31,263 | 8/1/2016 | |||
| Belgium | 4/6/2016 | $61,207 | 25 | 25 | 25 | $61,207 | 6/9/2016 | |||
| Denmark | 6/30/2016 | $601 | 1 | 1 | 4 | $5,722 | 7/26/2016 | |||
| Dominican Republic | 9/1/2016 | $2,490 | 2 | 2 | 2 | $2,490 | 12/31/2018 | |||
| France | 4/6/2016 | $304,503 | 105 | 105 | 105 | $304,503 | 6/9/2016 | |||
| Greece | 9/15/2016 | $16,899 | 26 | 26 | 34 | $32,286 | 9/27/2016 | |||
| Hong Kong | 4/14/2016 | $63,738 | 12 | 12 | 12 | $63,738 | 6/9/2016 | |||
| Iraq | 4/7/2016 | $937 | 1 | 1 | 2 | $1,671 | 12/31/2018 | |||
| Italy | 9/15/2016 | $87,585 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $88,379 | 9/22/2016 | |||
| Lebanon | 4/7/2016 | $3,310 | 4 | 4 | 4 | $3,310 | 12/31/2018 | |||
| Lithuania | 4/15/2016 | $0 | 0 | 25 | 53 | $13,589 | 6/8/2016 | |||
| Netherlands | 4/14/2016 | $86,914 | 46 | 48 | 192 | $409,061 | 11/18/2018 | |||
| New Zealand | 7/22/2016 | $5,756 | 5 | 5 | 13 | $12,560 | 8/15/2016 | |||
| Peru | 7/7/2016 | $5,029 | 1 | 1 | 4 | $14,031 | 12/31/2018 | |||
| Poland | 9/2/2016 | $5,915 | 21 | 25 | 63 | $20,734 | 11/18/2018 | |||
| Portugal | 4/21/2016 | $25,008 | 26 | 26 | 58 | $59,176 | 6/9/2016 | |||
| Russia (CIS) | 7/1/2016 | $109,190 | 348 | 348 | 666 | $211,360 | 12/31/2018 | |||
| Singapore | 4/14/2016 | $11,300 | 5 | 5 | 5 | $11,300 | 6/9/2016 | |||
| South Korea | 6/23/2016 | $0 | 0 | 198 | 286 | $334,560 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Spain | 7/1/2016 | $34,082 | 56 | 56 | 110 | $81,241 | 8/11/2016 | |||
| Turkey | 4/8/2016 | $43,618 | 36 | 36 | 36 | $125,697 | 2/26/2019 | |||
| United Kingdom | 4/29/2016 | $386,827 | 204 | 204 | 204 | $386,827 | 6/8/2016 | |||
| International Total | $2,274,705 | 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
| Jake Gyllenhaal | Davis Mitchell |
Supporting
| Naomi Watts | Karen Moreno | |
| Chris Cooper | Phil | |
| Judah Lewis | Chris Moreno | |
| C.J. Wilson | Carl | |
| Polly Draper | Margot | |
| Malachy Cleary | Davis’ Dad | |
| Debra Monk | Davis’ Mom | |
| Heather Lind | Julia | |
| Wass Stevens | Jimmy | |
| Blaire Brooks | Amy | |
| Ben Cole | Steven | |
| Brendan Dooling | Todd | |
| James Colby | John | |
| Alfredo Narciso | Michael | |
| Madison Arnold | Ray | |
| Gregory Haney | Nurse | |
| James Young | Ahmed | |
| Bjorn Dupaty | DOT Agent #1 | |
| Jane Dashow | Buccaneer Diner Waitress | |
| Tom Kemp | Dr. Brodkey | |
| Royce Johnson | Security Marty | |
| Hani Avital | Young Waitress | |
| Elizabeth Loyacano | Woman Crying | |
| Celia Au | Punk Girl | |
| Stephen Badalamenti | Mickey | |
| Mark Lewis | Chris’ Doctor | |
| Aaron Bantum | Chris’ Friend | |
| Lytle Harper | Attractive Bartender | |
| Kevin Herbst | Mourner |
Production and Technical Credits
| Jean-Marc Vallee | Director | |
| Bryan Sipe | Screenwriter | |
| Molly Smith | Producer | |
| Trent Luckinbill | Producer | |
| Sidney Kimmel | Producer | |
| Lianne Halfon | Producer | |
| Jean-Marc Vallee | Producer | |
| Russell Smith | Producer | |
| Thad Luckinbill | Executive Producer | |
| Jason Reitman | Executive Producer | |
| Helen Estabrook | Executive Producer | |
| John Malkovich | Executive Producer | |
| Nathan Ross | Executive Producer | |
| Ellen Schwartz | Executive Producer | |
| Carla Hacken | Executive Producer | |
| Bruce Toll | Executive Producer | |
| Yves Belanger | Director of Photography | |
| John Paino | Production Designer | |
| Jay M. Glen | Editor | |
| Marc Cote | Visual Effects Supervisor | |
| Leah Katznelson | Costume Designer | |
| Susan Jacobs | Music Supervisor | |
| Bryan Sipe | Co-Producer | |
| Jon Schumacher | Co-Producer | |
| Suzanne Crowley Smith* | Casting Director | |
| Jessica Kelly | Casting Director | |
| Ellen H. Schwartz | Unit Production Manager | |
| Urs Hirscvhbiegel | First Assistant Director | |
| Keith Marlin | Second Assistant Director | |
| Alex Terzieff | Stunt Coordinator | |
| Emma McGill | Associate Producer | |
| Elizabeth Pellegrini | Production Supervisor | |
| Mona Medawar | Script Supervisor | |
| Javiera Varas | Art Director | |
| Robert Covelman | Set Decorator | |
| Tom Nelson | Sound Mixer | |
| Doug Coleman | Special Effects Supervisor | |
| Evelyne Noraz | Make up | |
| Rachel Geary | Make up | |
| Michelle Johnson | Hairstylist | |
| Adenike Wright | Hairstylist | |
| Pierre Theriault | Post-Production Supervisor | |
| Maxime Lahaie Denis | First Assistant Editor | |
| Edith Bellehumeur | Assistant Editor | |
| Ivy Yukiko Ishihara Oldford | Assistant Editor | |
| Martin Pinsonnault | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| Martin Pinsonnault | Sound Designer | |
| Anton Fischlin | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Paul Col | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Thomas Brodeur | Dialogue and ADR Editor | |
| Gavin Fernandes | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Louis Gignac | Re-recording Mixer |
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
Davis, a successful investment banker, struggles after losing his wife in a tragic car crash. Despite pressure from his father-in-law, Phil, to pull it together, Davis continues to unravel. What starts as a complaint letter to a vending machine company turns into a series of letters revealing startling personal admissions. Davis’ letters catch the attention of customer service rep Karen and, amidst emotional and financial burdens of her own, the two form an unlikely connection. With the help of Karen and her son Chris, Davis starts to rebuild, beginning with the demolition of the life he once knew.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $1,100,042 (55.6% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 1.80 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 46.5% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 854 opening theaters/862 max. theaters, 2.0 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $2,735,718 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 8th, 2016 (Wide) by Fox Searchlight |
| International Releases: | April 6th, 2016 (Wide) (France)
April 6th, 2016 (Wide) (Belgium) April 7th, 2016 (Wide) (Iraq) April 7th, 2016 (Wide) (Lebanon) April 8th, 2016 (Wide) (Turkey) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | July 1st, 2016 by Fox Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for language, some sexual references, drug use and disturbing behavior. (Rating bulletin 2376, 6/3/2015) |
| Running Time: | 101 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Voiceover/Narration |
| Plot point: | Car Accident, Death of a Spouse or Fiancée / Fiancé, In-Laws / Future In-Laws, Infidelity, LGBTQ+ |
| Social setting: | Investment Banking |
| Subgenre: | Comedy Drama |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, Black Label Media, Mr. Mudd, Fox Searchlight Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2016 | 15 | $1,100,042 | 854 | $1,288 | $1,100,042 | 1 | |
| Apr 15, 2016 | 21 | $293,296 | -73% | 862 | $340 | $1,822,315 | 2 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2016 | 14 | $360,513 | 854 | $422 | $360,513 | 1 | ||
| Apr 9, 2016 | 15 | $470,929 | +31% | 854 | $551 | $831,442 | 2 | |
| Apr 10, 2016 | 15 | $268,600 | -43% | 854 | $315 | $1,100,042 | 3 | |
| Apr 11, 2016 | 15 | $102,156 | -62% | 854 | $120 | $1,202,198 | 4 | |
| Apr 12, 2016 | 14 | $154,374 | +51% | 854 | $181 | $1,356,572 | 5 | |
| Apr 13, 2016 | - | $95,505 | -38% | 854 | $112 | $1,452,077 | 6 | |
| Apr 14, 2016 | 14 | $76,942 | -19% | 854 | $90 | $1,529,019 | 7 | |
| Apr 15, 2016 | - | $86,819 | +13% | -76% | 862 | $101 | $1,615,838 | 8 |
| Apr 16, 2016 | - | $133,785 | +54% | -72% | 862 | $155 | $1,749,623 | 9 |
| Apr 17, 2016 | - | $72,692 | -46% | -73% | 862 | $84 | $1,822,315 | 10 |
| Apr 18, 2016 | - | $33,772 | -54% | -67% | 862 | $39 | $1,856,087 | 11 |
| Apr 19, 2016 | - | $52,209 | +55% | -66% | 862 | $61 | $1,908,296 | 12 |
| Apr 20, 2016 | - | $36,785 | -30% | -61% | 862 | $43 | $1,945,081 | 13 |
| Apr 21, 2016 | - | $33,511 | -9% | -56% | 862 | $39 | $1,978,592 | 14 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2016 | 15 | $1,529,019 | 854 | $1,790 | $1,529,019 | 1 | |
| Apr 15, 2016 | 20 | $449,573 | -71% | 862 | $522 | $1,978,592 | 2 |
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 | 7/15/2016 | $14,590 | 9 | 10 | 26 | $31,263 | 8/1/2016 | |||
| Belgium | 4/6/2016 | $61,207 | 25 | 25 | 25 | $61,207 | 6/9/2016 | |||
| Denmark | 6/30/2016 | $601 | 1 | 1 | 4 | $5,722 | 7/26/2016 | |||
| Dominican Republic | 9/1/2016 | $2,490 | 2 | 2 | 2 | $2,490 | 12/31/2018 | |||
| France | 4/6/2016 | $304,503 | 105 | 105 | 105 | $304,503 | 6/9/2016 | |||
| Greece | 9/15/2016 | $16,899 | 26 | 26 | 34 | $32,286 | 9/27/2016 | |||
| Hong Kong | 4/14/2016 | $63,738 | 12 | 12 | 12 | $63,738 | 6/9/2016 | |||
| Iraq | 4/7/2016 | $937 | 1 | 1 | 2 | $1,671 | 12/31/2018 | |||
| Italy | 9/15/2016 | $87,585 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $88,379 | 9/22/2016 | |||
| Lebanon | 4/7/2016 | $3,310 | 4 | 4 | 4 | $3,310 | 12/31/2018 | |||
| Lithuania | 4/15/2016 | $0 | 0 | 25 | 53 | $13,589 | 6/8/2016 | |||
| Netherlands | 4/14/2016 | $86,914 | 46 | 48 | 192 | $409,061 | 11/18/2018 | |||
| New Zealand | 7/22/2016 | $5,756 | 5 | 5 | 13 | $12,560 | 8/15/2016 | |||
| Peru | 7/7/2016 | $5,029 | 1 | 1 | 4 | $14,031 | 12/31/2018 | |||
| Poland | 9/2/2016 | $5,915 | 21 | 25 | 63 | $20,734 | 11/18/2018 | |||
| Portugal | 4/21/2016 | $25,008 | 26 | 26 | 58 | $59,176 | 6/9/2016 | |||
| Russia (CIS) | 7/1/2016 | $109,190 | 348 | 348 | 666 | $211,360 | 12/31/2018 | |||
| Singapore | 4/14/2016 | $11,300 | 5 | 5 | 5 | $11,300 | 6/9/2016 | |||
| South Korea | 6/23/2016 | $0 | 0 | 198 | 286 | $334,560 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Spain | 7/1/2016 | $34,082 | 56 | 56 | 110 | $81,241 | 8/11/2016 | |||
| Turkey | 4/8/2016 | $43,618 | 36 | 36 | 36 | $125,697 | 2/26/2019 | |||
| United Kingdom | 4/29/2016 | $386,827 | 204 | 204 | 204 | $386,827 | 6/8/2016 | |||
| International Total | $2,274,705 | 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
| Jake Gyllenhaal | Davis Mitchell |
Supporting
| Naomi Watts | Karen Moreno | |
| Chris Cooper | Phil | |
| Judah Lewis | Chris Moreno | |
| C.J. Wilson | Carl | |
| Polly Draper | Margot | |
| Malachy Cleary | Davis’ Dad | |
| Debra Monk | Davis’ Mom | |
| Heather Lind | Julia | |
| Wass Stevens | Jimmy | |
| Blaire Brooks | Amy | |
| Ben Cole | Steven | |
| Brendan Dooling | Todd | |
| James Colby | John | |
| Alfredo Narciso | Michael | |
| Madison Arnold | Ray | |
| Gregory Haney | Nurse | |
| James Young | Ahmed | |
| Bjorn Dupaty | DOT Agent #1 | |
| Jane Dashow | Buccaneer Diner Waitress | |
| Tom Kemp | Dr. Brodkey | |
| Royce Johnson | Security Marty | |
| Hani Avital | Young Waitress | |
| Elizabeth Loyacano | Woman Crying | |
| Celia Au | Punk Girl | |
| Stephen Badalamenti | Mickey | |
| Mark Lewis | Chris’ Doctor | |
| Aaron Bantum | Chris’ Friend | |
| Lytle Harper | Attractive Bartender | |
| Kevin Herbst | Mourner |
Production and Technical Credits
| Jean-Marc Vallee | Director | |
| Bryan Sipe | Screenwriter | |
| Molly Smith | Producer | |
| Trent Luckinbill | Producer | |
| Sidney Kimmel | Producer | |
| Lianne Halfon | Producer | |
| Jean-Marc Vallee | Producer | |
| Russell Smith | Producer | |
| Thad Luckinbill | Executive Producer | |
| Jason Reitman | Executive Producer | |
| Helen Estabrook | Executive Producer | |
| John Malkovich | Executive Producer | |
| Nathan Ross | Executive Producer | |
| Ellen Schwartz | Executive Producer | |
| Carla Hacken | Executive Producer | |
| Bruce Toll | Executive Producer | |
| Yves Belanger | Director of Photography | |
| John Paino | Production Designer | |
| Jay M. Glen | Editor | |
| Marc Cote | Visual Effects Supervisor | |
| Leah Katznelson | Costume Designer | |
| Susan Jacobs | Music Supervisor | |
| Bryan Sipe | Co-Producer | |
| Jon Schumacher | Co-Producer | |
| Suzanne Crowley Smith* | Casting Director | |
| Jessica Kelly | Casting Director | |
| Ellen H. Schwartz | Unit Production Manager | |
| Urs Hirscvhbiegel | First Assistant Director | |
| Keith Marlin | Second Assistant Director | |
| Alex Terzieff | Stunt Coordinator | |
| Emma McGill | Associate Producer | |
| Elizabeth Pellegrini | Production Supervisor | |
| Mona Medawar | Script Supervisor | |
| Javiera Varas | Art Director | |
| Robert Covelman | Set Decorator | |
| Tom Nelson | Sound Mixer | |
| Doug Coleman | Special Effects Supervisor | |
| Evelyne Noraz | Make up | |
| Rachel Geary | Make up | |
| Michelle Johnson | Hairstylist | |
| Adenike Wright | Hairstylist | |
| Pierre Theriault | Post-Production Supervisor | |
| Maxime Lahaie Denis | First Assistant Editor | |
| Edith Bellehumeur | Assistant Editor | |
| Ivy Yukiko Ishihara Oldford | Assistant Editor | |
| Martin Pinsonnault | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| Martin Pinsonnault | Sound Designer | |
| Anton Fischlin | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Paul Col | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Thomas Brodeur | Dialogue and ADR Editor | |
| Gavin Fernandes | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Louis Gignac | Re-recording Mixer |
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.