The First Saturday in May (2008)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $124,294 | Details |
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
Filmmakers Brad and John Hennegan observe horse trainers and thoroughbreds prepare for the Kentucky Derby.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $54,553 (43.9% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.28 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 20 opening theaters/20 max. theaters, 2.4 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $207,040 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 18th, 2008 (Limited) by Truly Indie |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for brief strong language. |
| Plot point: | Horse Racing |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2008 | 54 | $54,553 | 20 | $2,728 | $54,553 | 1 | |
| Apr 25, 2008 | 71 | $23,157 | -58% | 17 | $1,362 | $96,939 | 2 |
| May 2, 2008 | 91 | $4,001 | -83% | 7 | $572 | $112,006 | 3 |
| May 9, 2008 | 124 | $1,368 | -66% | 1 | $1,368 | $114,909 | 4 |
| May 30, 2008 | 73 | $9,385 | 3 | $3,128 | $124,294 | 7 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2008 | 59 | $73,782 | 20 | $3,689 | $73,782 | 1 | |
| Apr 25, 2008 | 70 | $34,223 | -54% | 17 | $2,013 | $108,005 | 2 |
| May 2, 2008 | 90 | $5,536 | -84% | 7 | $791 | $113,541 | 3 |
| May 9, 2008 | 120 | $1,368 | -75% | 1 | $1,368 | $114,909 | 4 |
| May 30, 2008 | 78 | $9,385 | 3 | $3,128 | $124,294 | 7 |
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Synopsis
Filmmakers Brad and John Hennegan observe horse trainers and thoroughbreds prepare for the Kentucky Derby.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $54,553 (43.9% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.28 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 20 opening theaters/20 max. theaters, 2.4 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $207,040 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 18th, 2008 (Limited) by Truly Indie |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for brief strong language. |
| Plot point: | Horse Racing |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2008 | 54 | $54,553 | 20 | $2,728 | $54,553 | 1 | |
| Apr 25, 2008 | 71 | $23,157 | -58% | 17 | $1,362 | $96,939 | 2 |
| May 2, 2008 | 91 | $4,001 | -83% | 7 | $572 | $112,006 | 3 |
| May 9, 2008 | 124 | $1,368 | -66% | 1 | $1,368 | $114,909 | 4 |
| May 30, 2008 | 73 | $9,385 | 3 | $3,128 | $124,294 | 7 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2008 | 59 | $73,782 | 20 | $3,689 | $73,782 | 1 | |
| Apr 25, 2008 | 70 | $34,223 | -54% | 17 | $2,013 | $108,005 | 2 |
| May 2, 2008 | 90 | $5,536 | -84% | 7 | $791 | $113,541 | 3 |
| May 9, 2008 | 120 | $1,368 | -75% | 1 | $1,368 | $114,909 | 4 |
| May 30, 2008 | 78 | $9,385 | 3 | $3,128 | $124,294 | 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.