The Dilemma (2011)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $48,475,290 | Details |
| International Box Office | $22,071,575 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $70,546,865 | |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $7,247,584 | |
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $1,713,430 | |
| Total | $8,961,014 | |
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
Since college, confirmed bachelor Ronny and happily married Nick have been through thick and thin. Now partners in an auto design firm, the two pals are vying to land a dream project that would launch their company. With Ronny's girlfriend, Beth, and Nick's wife, Geneva, by their sides, they're unbeatable. But Ronny's world is turned upside down when he inadvertently sees Geneva out with another man and makes it his mission to get answers. As the amateur investigation dissolves his world into comic mayhem, he learns that Nick has a few secrets of his own. Now, with the clock ticking and pressure mounting on the biggest presentation of their careers, Ronny must decide how and when he will reveal the truth to his best friend.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $17,816,230 (36.8% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.72 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 68.7% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $70,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.0 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 2,940 opening theaters/2,943 max. theaters, 4.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $73,110,272 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | January 14th, 2011 (Wide) by Universal |
| Video Release: | May 3rd, 2011 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for mature thematic elements involving sexual content. (Rating bulletin 2148, 11/24/2010) |
| Running Time: | 110 minutes |
| Plot point: | Addiction, Gambling, Infidelity, Relationship Advice, Relationships Gone Wrong |
| Subgenre: | Comedy Drama |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Wild West Picture Show, Imagine Entertainment, Spyglass Entertainment, Brian Grazer Productions |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2011 | 2 | $17,816,230 | 2,940 | $6,060 | $17,816,230 | 1 | |
| Jan 21, 2011 | 3 | $9,108,890 | -49% | 2,943 | $3,095 | $32,746,225 | 2 |
| Jan 28, 2011 | 7 | $5,665,730 | -38% | 2,905 | $1,950 | $40,824,185 | 3 |
| Feb 4, 2011 | 10 | $3,282,555 | -42% | 2,545 | $1,290 | $45,574,025 | 4 |
| Feb 11, 2011 | 15 | $1,031,015 | -69% | 1,242 | $830 | $47,635,695 | 5 |
| Feb 18, 2011 | 36 | $176,660 | -83% | 293 | $603 | $48,221,740 | 6 |
| Feb 25, 2011 | 39 | $139,725 | -21% | 243 | $575 | $48,430,355 | 7 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2011 | 2 | $6,174,225 | 2,940 | $2,100 | $6,174,225 | 1 | ||
| Jan 15, 2011 | 2 | $6,776,305 | +10% | 2,940 | $2,305 | $12,950,530 | 2 | |
| Jan 16, 2011 | 2 | $4,865,700 | -28% | 2,940 | $1,655 | $17,816,230 | 3 | |
| Jan 17, 2011 | 2 | $2,704,800 | -44% | 2,940 | $920 | $20,521,030 | 4 | |
| Jan 18, 2011 | 2 | $1,205,555 | -55% | 2,940 | $410 | $21,726,585 | 5 | |
| Jan 19, 2011 | 2 | $955,325 | -21% | 2,940 | $325 | $22,681,910 | 6 | |
| Jan 20, 2011 | 2 | $955,425 | n/c | 2,940 | $325 | $23,637,335 | 7 | |
| Jan 21, 2011 | 3 | $3,001,860 | +214% | -51% | 2,943 | $1,020 | $26,639,195 | 8 |
| Jan 22, 2011 | 3 | $4,473,665 | +49% | -34% | 2,943 | $1,520 | $31,112,860 | 9 |
| Jan 23, 2011 | 4 | $1,633,365 | -63% | -66% | 2,943 | $555 | $32,746,225 | 10 |
| Jan 24, 2011 | 4 | $573,885 | -65% | -79% | 2,943 | $195 | $33,320,110 | 11 |
| Jan 25, 2011 | 5 | $691,605 | +21% | -43% | 2,943 | $235 | $34,011,715 | 12 |
| Jan 26, 2011 | 6 | $543,425 | -21% | -43% | 2,943 | $185 | $34,555,140 | 13 |
| Jan 27, 2011 | 6 | $603,315 | +11% | -37% | 2,943 | $205 | $35,158,455 | 14 |
| Jan 28, 2011 | 7 | $1,700,105 | +182% | -43% | 2,905 | $585 | $36,858,560 | 15 |
| Jan 29, 2011 | 7 | $2,658,225 | +56% | -41% | 2,905 | $915 | $39,516,785 | 16 |
| Jan 30, 2011 | 8 | $1,307,400 | -51% | -20% | 2,905 | $450 | $40,824,185 | 17 |
| Jan 31, 2011 | 8 | $334,075 | -74% | -42% | 2,905 | $115 | $41,158,260 | 18 |
| Feb 1, 2011 | 8 | $377,650 | +13% | -45% | 2,905 | $130 | $41,535,910 | 19 |
| Feb 2, 2011 | 8 | $378,010 | n/c | -30% | 2,905 | $130 | $41,913,920 | 20 |
| Feb 3, 2011 | 8 | $377,550 | n/c | -37% | 2,905 | $130 | $42,291,470 | 21 |
| Feb 4, 2011 | 9 | $1,132,525 | +200% | -33% | 2,545 | $445 | $43,423,995 | 22 |
| Feb 5, 2011 | 9 | $1,730,010 | +53% | -35% | 2,545 | $680 | $45,154,005 | 23 |
| Feb 6, 2011 | 12 | $420,020 | -76% | -68% | 2,545 | $165 | $45,574,025 | 24 |
| Feb 7, 2011 | 10 | $241,775 | -42% | -28% | 2,545 | $95 | $45,815,800 | 25 |
| Feb 8, 2011 | 11 | $279,950 | +16% | -26% | 2,545 | $110 | $46,095,750 | 26 |
| Feb 9, 2011 | 12 | $241,325 | -14% | -36% | 2,545 | $95 | $46,337,075 | 27 |
| Feb 10, 2011 | 11 | $267,605 | +11% | -29% | 2,545 | $105 | $46,604,680 | 28 |
| Feb 11, 2011 | 15 | $279,450 | +4% | -75% | 1,242 | $225 | $46,884,130 | 29 |
| Feb 12, 2011 | 15 | $503,010 | +80% | -71% | 1,242 | $405 | $47,387,140 | 30 |
| Feb 13, 2011 | 17 | $248,555 | -51% | -41% | 1,242 | $200 | $47,635,695 | 31 |
| Feb 14, 2011 | - | $204,930 | -18% | -15% | 1,242 | $165 | $47,840,625 | 32 |
| Feb 15, 2011 | - | $74,520 | -64% | -73% | 1,242 | $60 | $47,915,145 | 33 |
| Feb 16, 2011 | 15 | $62,055 | -17% | -74% | 1,242 | $50 | $47,977,200 | 34 |
| Feb 17, 2011 | - | $67,880 | +9% | -75% | 1,242 | $55 | $48,045,080 | 35 |
| Feb 18, 2011 | - | $49,810 | -27% | -82% | 293 | $170 | $48,094,890 | 36 |
| Feb 19, 2011 | - | $78,175 | +57% | -84% | 293 | $267 | $48,173,065 | 37 |
| Feb 20, 2011 | - | $48,675 | -38% | -80% | 293 | $166 | $48,221,740 | 38 |
| Feb 21, 2011 | 37 | $27,835 | -43% | -86% | 293 | $95 | $48,249,575 | 39 |
| Feb 22, 2011 | - | $14,650 | -47% | -80% | 293 | $50 | $48,264,225 | 40 |
| Feb 23, 2011 | - | $13,185 | -10% | -79% | 293 | $45 | $48,277,410 | 41 |
| Feb 24, 2011 | - | $13,220 | n/c | -81% | 293 | $45 | $48,290,630 | 42 |
| Feb 25, 2011 | - | $43,740 | +231% | -12% | 243 | $180 | $48,334,370 | 43 |
| Feb 26, 2011 | - | $63,180 | +44% | -19% | 243 | $260 | $48,397,550 | 44 |
| Feb 27, 2011 | - | $32,805 | -48% | -33% | 243 | $135 | $48,430,355 | 45 |
| Feb 28, 2011 | - | $10,935 | -67% | -61% | 243 | $45 | $48,441,290 | 46 |
| Mar 1, 2011 | - | $12,150 | +11% | -17% | 243 | $50 | $48,453,440 | 47 |
| Mar 2, 2011 | - | $10,890 | -10% | -17% | 243 | $45 | $48,464,330 | 48 |
| Mar 3, 2011 | - | $10,960 | +1% | -17% | 243 | $45 | $48,475,290 | 49 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2011 | 2 | $23,637,335 | 2,940 | $8,040 | $23,637,335 | 1 | |
| Jan 21, 2011 | 4 | $11,521,120 | -51% | 2,943 | $3,915 | $35,158,455 | 2 |
| Jan 28, 2011 | 7 | $7,133,015 | -38% | 2,905 | $2,455 | $42,291,470 | 3 |
| Feb 4, 2011 | 10 | $4,313,210 | -40% | 2,545 | $1,695 | $46,604,680 | 4 |
| Feb 11, 2011 | 15 | $1,440,400 | -67% | 1,242 | $1,160 | $48,045,080 | 5 |
| Feb 18, 2011 | 37 | $245,550 | -83% | 293 | $838 | $48,290,630 | 6 |
| Feb 25, 2011 | 40 | $184,660 | -25% | 243 | $760 | $48,475,290 | 7 |
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
Since college, confirmed bachelor Ronny and happily married Nick have been through thick and thin. Now partners in an auto design firm, the two pals are vying to land a dream project that would launch their company. With Ronny's girlfriend, Beth, and Nick's wife, Geneva, by their sides, they're unbeatable. But Ronny's world is turned upside down when he inadvertently sees Geneva out with another man and makes it his mission to get answers. As the amateur investigation dissolves his world into comic mayhem, he learns that Nick has a few secrets of his own. Now, with the clock ticking and pressure mounting on the biggest presentation of their careers, Ronny must decide how and when he will reveal the truth to his best friend.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $17,816,230 (36.8% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.72 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 68.7% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $70,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.0 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 2,940 opening theaters/2,943 max. theaters, 4.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $73,110,272 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | January 14th, 2011 (Wide) by Universal |
| Video Release: | May 3rd, 2011 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for mature thematic elements involving sexual content. (Rating bulletin 2148, 11/24/2010) |
| Running Time: | 110 minutes |
| Plot point: | Addiction, Gambling, Infidelity, Relationship Advice, Relationships Gone Wrong |
| Subgenre: | Comedy Drama |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Wild West Picture Show, Imagine Entertainment, Spyglass Entertainment, Brian Grazer Productions |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2011 | 2 | $17,816,230 | 2,940 | $6,060 | $17,816,230 | 1 | |
| Jan 21, 2011 | 3 | $9,108,890 | -49% | 2,943 | $3,095 | $32,746,225 | 2 |
| Jan 28, 2011 | 7 | $5,665,730 | -38% | 2,905 | $1,950 | $40,824,185 | 3 |
| Feb 4, 2011 | 10 | $3,282,555 | -42% | 2,545 | $1,290 | $45,574,025 | 4 |
| Feb 11, 2011 | 15 | $1,031,015 | -69% | 1,242 | $830 | $47,635,695 | 5 |
| Feb 18, 2011 | 36 | $176,660 | -83% | 293 | $603 | $48,221,740 | 6 |
| Feb 25, 2011 | 39 | $139,725 | -21% | 243 | $575 | $48,430,355 | 7 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2011 | 2 | $6,174,225 | 2,940 | $2,100 | $6,174,225 | 1 | ||
| Jan 15, 2011 | 2 | $6,776,305 | +10% | 2,940 | $2,305 | $12,950,530 | 2 | |
| Jan 16, 2011 | 2 | $4,865,700 | -28% | 2,940 | $1,655 | $17,816,230 | 3 | |
| Jan 17, 2011 | 2 | $2,704,800 | -44% | 2,940 | $920 | $20,521,030 | 4 | |
| Jan 18, 2011 | 2 | $1,205,555 | -55% | 2,940 | $410 | $21,726,585 | 5 | |
| Jan 19, 2011 | 2 | $955,325 | -21% | 2,940 | $325 | $22,681,910 | 6 | |
| Jan 20, 2011 | 2 | $955,425 | n/c | 2,940 | $325 | $23,637,335 | 7 | |
| Jan 21, 2011 | 3 | $3,001,860 | +214% | -51% | 2,943 | $1,020 | $26,639,195 | 8 |
| Jan 22, 2011 | 3 | $4,473,665 | +49% | -34% | 2,943 | $1,520 | $31,112,860 | 9 |
| Jan 23, 2011 | 4 | $1,633,365 | -63% | -66% | 2,943 | $555 | $32,746,225 | 10 |
| Jan 24, 2011 | 4 | $573,885 | -65% | -79% | 2,943 | $195 | $33,320,110 | 11 |
| Jan 25, 2011 | 5 | $691,605 | +21% | -43% | 2,943 | $235 | $34,011,715 | 12 |
| Jan 26, 2011 | 6 | $543,425 | -21% | -43% | 2,943 | $185 | $34,555,140 | 13 |
| Jan 27, 2011 | 6 | $603,315 | +11% | -37% | 2,943 | $205 | $35,158,455 | 14 |
| Jan 28, 2011 | 7 | $1,700,105 | +182% | -43% | 2,905 | $585 | $36,858,560 | 15 |
| Jan 29, 2011 | 7 | $2,658,225 | +56% | -41% | 2,905 | $915 | $39,516,785 | 16 |
| Jan 30, 2011 | 8 | $1,307,400 | -51% | -20% | 2,905 | $450 | $40,824,185 | 17 |
| Jan 31, 2011 | 8 | $334,075 | -74% | -42% | 2,905 | $115 | $41,158,260 | 18 |
| Feb 1, 2011 | 8 | $377,650 | +13% | -45% | 2,905 | $130 | $41,535,910 | 19 |
| Feb 2, 2011 | 8 | $378,010 | n/c | -30% | 2,905 | $130 | $41,913,920 | 20 |
| Feb 3, 2011 | 8 | $377,550 | n/c | -37% | 2,905 | $130 | $42,291,470 | 21 |
| Feb 4, 2011 | 9 | $1,132,525 | +200% | -33% | 2,545 | $445 | $43,423,995 | 22 |
| Feb 5, 2011 | 9 | $1,730,010 | +53% | -35% | 2,545 | $680 | $45,154,005 | 23 |
| Feb 6, 2011 | 12 | $420,020 | -76% | -68% | 2,545 | $165 | $45,574,025 | 24 |
| Feb 7, 2011 | 10 | $241,775 | -42% | -28% | 2,545 | $95 | $45,815,800 | 25 |
| Feb 8, 2011 | 11 | $279,950 | +16% | -26% | 2,545 | $110 | $46,095,750 | 26 |
| Feb 9, 2011 | 12 | $241,325 | -14% | -36% | 2,545 | $95 | $46,337,075 | 27 |
| Feb 10, 2011 | 11 | $267,605 | +11% | -29% | 2,545 | $105 | $46,604,680 | 28 |
| Feb 11, 2011 | 15 | $279,450 | +4% | -75% | 1,242 | $225 | $46,884,130 | 29 |
| Feb 12, 2011 | 15 | $503,010 | +80% | -71% | 1,242 | $405 | $47,387,140 | 30 |
| Feb 13, 2011 | 17 | $248,555 | -51% | -41% | 1,242 | $200 | $47,635,695 | 31 |
| Feb 14, 2011 | - | $204,930 | -18% | -15% | 1,242 | $165 | $47,840,625 | 32 |
| Feb 15, 2011 | - | $74,520 | -64% | -73% | 1,242 | $60 | $47,915,145 | 33 |
| Feb 16, 2011 | 15 | $62,055 | -17% | -74% | 1,242 | $50 | $47,977,200 | 34 |
| Feb 17, 2011 | - | $67,880 | +9% | -75% | 1,242 | $55 | $48,045,080 | 35 |
| Feb 18, 2011 | - | $49,810 | -27% | -82% | 293 | $170 | $48,094,890 | 36 |
| Feb 19, 2011 | - | $78,175 | +57% | -84% | 293 | $267 | $48,173,065 | 37 |
| Feb 20, 2011 | - | $48,675 | -38% | -80% | 293 | $166 | $48,221,740 | 38 |
| Feb 21, 2011 | 37 | $27,835 | -43% | -86% | 293 | $95 | $48,249,575 | 39 |
| Feb 22, 2011 | - | $14,650 | -47% | -80% | 293 | $50 | $48,264,225 | 40 |
| Feb 23, 2011 | - | $13,185 | -10% | -79% | 293 | $45 | $48,277,410 | 41 |
| Feb 24, 2011 | - | $13,220 | n/c | -81% | 293 | $45 | $48,290,630 | 42 |
| Feb 25, 2011 | - | $43,740 | +231% | -12% | 243 | $180 | $48,334,370 | 43 |
| Feb 26, 2011 | - | $63,180 | +44% | -19% | 243 | $260 | $48,397,550 | 44 |
| Feb 27, 2011 | - | $32,805 | -48% | -33% | 243 | $135 | $48,430,355 | 45 |
| Feb 28, 2011 | - | $10,935 | -67% | -61% | 243 | $45 | $48,441,290 | 46 |
| Mar 1, 2011 | - | $12,150 | +11% | -17% | 243 | $50 | $48,453,440 | 47 |
| Mar 2, 2011 | - | $10,890 | -10% | -17% | 243 | $45 | $48,464,330 | 48 |
| Mar 3, 2011 | - | $10,960 | +1% | -17% | 243 | $45 | $48,475,290 | 49 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2011 | 2 | $23,637,335 | 2,940 | $8,040 | $23,637,335 | 1 | |
| Jan 21, 2011 | 4 | $11,521,120 | -51% | 2,943 | $3,915 | $35,158,455 | 2 |
| Jan 28, 2011 | 7 | $7,133,015 | -38% | 2,905 | $2,455 | $42,291,470 | 3 |
| Feb 4, 2011 | 10 | $4,313,210 | -40% | 2,545 | $1,695 | $46,604,680 | 4 |
| Feb 11, 2011 | 15 | $1,440,400 | -67% | 1,242 | $1,160 | $48,045,080 | 5 |
| Feb 18, 2011 | 37 | $245,550 | -83% | 293 | $838 | $48,290,630 | 6 |
| Feb 25, 2011 | 40 | $184,660 | -25% | 243 | $760 | $48,475,290 | 7 |
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.