For a Good Time, Call (2012)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $1,251,749 | Details |
| International Box Office | $134,339 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $1,386,088 | |
| OpusData ID: 173420100 More info... | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
The reserved Lauren and the irrepressible Katie are polar opposites... and past enemies. But when both come up short on the funds needed to afford their dream New York City apartment a mutual friend re-introduces them and they reluctantly agree to room together. These apartment-mates have nothing in common - until Lauren discovers that Katie is working as a phone-sex operator, and recognizes a good business opportunity. But as their business partnership takes off, their newfound friendship finds unexpected challenges that may leave them both, as they say, hanging on the telephone.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $143,935 (11.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.63 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 90.3% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $850,000 (worldwide box office is 1.6 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 23 opening theaters/107 max. theaters, 3.9 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $1,880,770 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 31st, 2012 (Limited) by Focus Features |
| International Releases: | November 2nd, 2012 (Wide) (United Kingdom) |
| Video Release: | January 22nd, 2013 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for strong sexual content throughout, language and some drug use. (Rating bulletin 2219, 4/18/2012) |
| Running Time: | 91 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Gratuitous Cameos, Screenplay Written By the Star |
| Film festival: | Sundance Film Festival 2012 |
| Plot point: | Fired, LGBTQ+, Phone Sex |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | AdScott |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2012 | 39 | $143,935 | 23 | $6,258 | $143,935 | 1 | |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 32 | $215,985 | +50% | 56 | $3,857 | $450,004 | 2 |
| Sep 14, 2012 | 32 | $270,441 | +25% | 107 | $2,527 | $815,473 | 3 |
| Sep 21, 2012 | 37 | $147,178 | -46% | 105 | $1,402 | $1,084,252 | 4 |
| Sep 28, 2012 | 51 | $53,459 | -64% | 84 | $636 | $1,205,045 | 5 |
| Oct 5, 2012 | 62 | $13,273 | -75% | 43 | $309 | $1,243,961 | 6 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2012 | - | $43,670 | 23 | $1,899 | $43,670 | 1 | ||
| Sep 1, 2012 | - | $48,641 | +11% | 23 | $2,115 | $92,311 | 2 | |
| Sep 2, 2012 | - | $51,624 | +6% | 23 | $2,245 | $143,935 | 3 | |
| Sep 3, 2012 | - | $42,754 | -17% | 23 | $1,859 | $186,689 | 4 | |
| Sep 4, 2012 | - | $17,801 | -58% | 23 | $774 | $204,490 | 5 | |
| Sep 5, 2012 | - | $15,082 | -15% | 23 | $656 | $219,572 | 6 | |
| Sep 6, 2012 | - | $14,447 | -4% | 23 | $628 | $234,019 | 7 | |
| Sep 7, 2012 | - | $69,536 | +381% | +59% | 56 | $1,242 | $303,555 | 8 |
| Sep 8, 2012 | - | $88,916 | +28% | +83% | 56 | $1,588 | $392,471 | 9 |
| Sep 9, 2012 | - | $57,533 | -35% | +11% | 56 | $1,027 | $450,004 | 10 |
| Sep 10, 2012 | - | $22,198 | -61% | -48% | 56 | $396 | $472,202 | 11 |
| Sep 11, 2012 | - | $25,868 | +17% | +45% | 56 | $462 | $498,070 | 12 |
| Sep 12, 2012 | - | $23,763 | -8% | +58% | 56 | $424 | $521,833 | 13 |
| Sep 13, 2012 | - | $23,199 | -2% | +61% | 56 | $414 | $545,032 | 14 |
| Sep 14, 2012 | - | $90,131 | +289% | +30% | 107 | $842 | $635,163 | 15 |
| Sep 15, 2012 | - | $108,203 | +20% | +22% | 107 | $1,011 | $743,366 | 16 |
| Sep 16, 2012 | - | $72,107 | -33% | +25% | 107 | $674 | $815,473 | 17 |
| Sep 17, 2012 | - | $30,384 | -58% | +37% | 107 | $284 | $845,857 | 18 |
| Sep 18, 2012 | - | $36,078 | +19% | +39% | 107 | $337 | $881,935 | 19 |
| Sep 19, 2012 | - | $27,642 | -23% | +16% | 107 | $258 | $909,577 | 20 |
| Sep 20, 2012 | - | $27,497 | -1% | +19% | 107 | $257 | $937,074 | 21 |
| Sep 21, 2012 | - | $48,972 | +78% | -46% | 105 | $466 | $986,046 | 22 |
| Sep 22, 2012 | - | $62,121 | +27% | -43% | 105 | $592 | $1,048,167 | 23 |
| Sep 23, 2012 | - | $36,085 | -42% | -50% | 105 | $344 | $1,084,252 | 24 |
| Sep 24, 2012 | - | $14,142 | -61% | -53% | 105 | $135 | $1,098,394 | 25 |
| Sep 25, 2012 | - | $19,617 | +39% | -46% | 105 | $187 | $1,118,011 | 26 |
| Sep 26, 2012 | - | $17,225 | -12% | -38% | 105 | $164 | $1,135,236 | 27 |
| Sep 27, 2012 | - | $16,350 | -5% | -41% | 105 | $156 | $1,151,586 | 28 |
| Sep 28, 2012 | - | $17,114 | +5% | -65% | 84 | $204 | $1,168,700 | 29 |
| Sep 29, 2012 | - | $21,991 | +28% | -65% | 84 | $262 | $1,190,691 | 30 |
| Sep 30, 2012 | - | $14,354 | -35% | -60% | 84 | $171 | $1,205,045 | 31 |
| Oct 1, 2012 | - | $5,887 | -59% | -58% | 84 | $70 | $1,210,932 | 32 |
| Oct 2, 2012 | - | $6,948 | +18% | -65% | 84 | $83 | $1,217,880 | 33 |
| Oct 3, 2012 | - | $6,137 | -12% | -64% | 84 | $73 | $1,224,017 | 34 |
| Oct 4, 2012 | - | $6,671 | +9% | -59% | 84 | $79 | $1,230,688 | 35 |
| Oct 5, 2012 | - | $3,902 | -42% | -77% | 43 | $91 | $1,234,590 | 36 |
| Oct 6, 2012 | - | $5,647 | +45% | -74% | 43 | $131 | $1,240,237 | 37 |
| Oct 7, 2012 | - | $3,724 | -34% | -74% | 43 | $87 | $1,243,961 | 38 |
| Oct 8, 2012 | - | $2,379 | -36% | -60% | 43 | $55 | $1,246,340 | 39 |
| Oct 9, 2012 | - | $1,499 | -37% | -78% | 43 | $35 | $1,247,839 | 40 |
| Oct 10, 2012 | - | $1,816 | +21% | -70% | 43 | $42 | $1,249,655 | 41 |
| Oct 11, 2012 | - | $2,094 | +15% | -69% | 43 | $49 | $1,251,749 | 42 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2012 | 37 | $234,019 | 23 | $10,175 | $234,019 | 1 | |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 32 | $311,013 | +33% | 56 | $5,554 | $545,032 | 2 |
| Sep 14, 2012 | 30 | $392,042 | +26% | 107 | $3,664 | $937,074 | 3 |
| Sep 21, 2012 | 36 | $214,512 | -45% | 105 | $2,043 | $1,151,586 | 4 |
| Sep 28, 2012 | 51 | $79,102 | -63% | 84 | $942 | $1,230,688 | 5 |
| Oct 5, 2012 | 64 | $21,061 | -73% | 43 | $490 | $1,251,749 | 6 |
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 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 11/2/2012 | $70,782 | 102 | 102 | 136 | $134,339 | 12/12/2015 | |||
| International Total | $134,339 | 12/12/2015 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Ari Graynor | Katie Steele | |
| Lauren Anne Miller | Lauren Powell |
Supporting
| James Wolk | Charlie | |
| Nia Vardalos | Rachel Rodman | |
| Mark Webber | Sean | |
| Justin Long | Jesse |
Production and Technical Credits
| Jamie Travis | Director | |
| Katie Anne Naylon | Screenwriter | |
| Lauren Anne Miller | Screenwriter | |
| Katie Anne Naylon | Producer | |
| Lauren Anne Miller | Producer | |
| Josh Kesselman | Producer | |
| Jennifer Weinbaum | Producer | |
| Jenny Hinkey | Producer | |
| Daniel M. Miller | Executive Producer | |
| Ari Graynor | Executive Producer | |
| James Laxton | Director of Photography | |
| Sue Tebbutt | Production Designer | |
| John Swihart | Composer | |
| Maya Lieberman | Costume Designer | |
| Evan Henke | Editor | |
| Amine Ramer | Music Supervisor | |
| Michael Turner | Music Supervisor | |
| Hector Gika | Sound Effects Editor |
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
The reserved Lauren and the irrepressible Katie are polar opposites... and past enemies. But when both come up short on the funds needed to afford their dream New York City apartment a mutual friend re-introduces them and they reluctantly agree to room together. These apartment-mates have nothing in common - until Lauren discovers that Katie is working as a phone-sex operator, and recognizes a good business opportunity. But as their business partnership takes off, their newfound friendship finds unexpected challenges that may leave them both, as they say, hanging on the telephone.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $143,935 (11.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.63 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 90.3% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $850,000 (worldwide box office is 1.6 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 23 opening theaters/107 max. theaters, 3.9 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $1,880,770 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 31st, 2012 (Limited) by Focus Features |
| International Releases: | November 2nd, 2012 (Wide) (United Kingdom) |
| Video Release: | January 22nd, 2013 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for strong sexual content throughout, language and some drug use. (Rating bulletin 2219, 4/18/2012) |
| Running Time: | 91 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Gratuitous Cameos, Screenplay Written By the Star |
| Film festival: | Sundance Film Festival 2012 |
| Plot point: | Fired, LGBTQ+, Phone Sex |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | AdScott |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2012 | 39 | $143,935 | 23 | $6,258 | $143,935 | 1 | |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 32 | $215,985 | +50% | 56 | $3,857 | $450,004 | 2 |
| Sep 14, 2012 | 32 | $270,441 | +25% | 107 | $2,527 | $815,473 | 3 |
| Sep 21, 2012 | 37 | $147,178 | -46% | 105 | $1,402 | $1,084,252 | 4 |
| Sep 28, 2012 | 51 | $53,459 | -64% | 84 | $636 | $1,205,045 | 5 |
| Oct 5, 2012 | 62 | $13,273 | -75% | 43 | $309 | $1,243,961 | 6 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2012 | - | $43,670 | 23 | $1,899 | $43,670 | 1 | ||
| Sep 1, 2012 | - | $48,641 | +11% | 23 | $2,115 | $92,311 | 2 | |
| Sep 2, 2012 | - | $51,624 | +6% | 23 | $2,245 | $143,935 | 3 | |
| Sep 3, 2012 | - | $42,754 | -17% | 23 | $1,859 | $186,689 | 4 | |
| Sep 4, 2012 | - | $17,801 | -58% | 23 | $774 | $204,490 | 5 | |
| Sep 5, 2012 | - | $15,082 | -15% | 23 | $656 | $219,572 | 6 | |
| Sep 6, 2012 | - | $14,447 | -4% | 23 | $628 | $234,019 | 7 | |
| Sep 7, 2012 | - | $69,536 | +381% | +59% | 56 | $1,242 | $303,555 | 8 |
| Sep 8, 2012 | - | $88,916 | +28% | +83% | 56 | $1,588 | $392,471 | 9 |
| Sep 9, 2012 | - | $57,533 | -35% | +11% | 56 | $1,027 | $450,004 | 10 |
| Sep 10, 2012 | - | $22,198 | -61% | -48% | 56 | $396 | $472,202 | 11 |
| Sep 11, 2012 | - | $25,868 | +17% | +45% | 56 | $462 | $498,070 | 12 |
| Sep 12, 2012 | - | $23,763 | -8% | +58% | 56 | $424 | $521,833 | 13 |
| Sep 13, 2012 | - | $23,199 | -2% | +61% | 56 | $414 | $545,032 | 14 |
| Sep 14, 2012 | - | $90,131 | +289% | +30% | 107 | $842 | $635,163 | 15 |
| Sep 15, 2012 | - | $108,203 | +20% | +22% | 107 | $1,011 | $743,366 | 16 |
| Sep 16, 2012 | - | $72,107 | -33% | +25% | 107 | $674 | $815,473 | 17 |
| Sep 17, 2012 | - | $30,384 | -58% | +37% | 107 | $284 | $845,857 | 18 |
| Sep 18, 2012 | - | $36,078 | +19% | +39% | 107 | $337 | $881,935 | 19 |
| Sep 19, 2012 | - | $27,642 | -23% | +16% | 107 | $258 | $909,577 | 20 |
| Sep 20, 2012 | - | $27,497 | -1% | +19% | 107 | $257 | $937,074 | 21 |
| Sep 21, 2012 | - | $48,972 | +78% | -46% | 105 | $466 | $986,046 | 22 |
| Sep 22, 2012 | - | $62,121 | +27% | -43% | 105 | $592 | $1,048,167 | 23 |
| Sep 23, 2012 | - | $36,085 | -42% | -50% | 105 | $344 | $1,084,252 | 24 |
| Sep 24, 2012 | - | $14,142 | -61% | -53% | 105 | $135 | $1,098,394 | 25 |
| Sep 25, 2012 | - | $19,617 | +39% | -46% | 105 | $187 | $1,118,011 | 26 |
| Sep 26, 2012 | - | $17,225 | -12% | -38% | 105 | $164 | $1,135,236 | 27 |
| Sep 27, 2012 | - | $16,350 | -5% | -41% | 105 | $156 | $1,151,586 | 28 |
| Sep 28, 2012 | - | $17,114 | +5% | -65% | 84 | $204 | $1,168,700 | 29 |
| Sep 29, 2012 | - | $21,991 | +28% | -65% | 84 | $262 | $1,190,691 | 30 |
| Sep 30, 2012 | - | $14,354 | -35% | -60% | 84 | $171 | $1,205,045 | 31 |
| Oct 1, 2012 | - | $5,887 | -59% | -58% | 84 | $70 | $1,210,932 | 32 |
| Oct 2, 2012 | - | $6,948 | +18% | -65% | 84 | $83 | $1,217,880 | 33 |
| Oct 3, 2012 | - | $6,137 | -12% | -64% | 84 | $73 | $1,224,017 | 34 |
| Oct 4, 2012 | - | $6,671 | +9% | -59% | 84 | $79 | $1,230,688 | 35 |
| Oct 5, 2012 | - | $3,902 | -42% | -77% | 43 | $91 | $1,234,590 | 36 |
| Oct 6, 2012 | - | $5,647 | +45% | -74% | 43 | $131 | $1,240,237 | 37 |
| Oct 7, 2012 | - | $3,724 | -34% | -74% | 43 | $87 | $1,243,961 | 38 |
| Oct 8, 2012 | - | $2,379 | -36% | -60% | 43 | $55 | $1,246,340 | 39 |
| Oct 9, 2012 | - | $1,499 | -37% | -78% | 43 | $35 | $1,247,839 | 40 |
| Oct 10, 2012 | - | $1,816 | +21% | -70% | 43 | $42 | $1,249,655 | 41 |
| Oct 11, 2012 | - | $2,094 | +15% | -69% | 43 | $49 | $1,251,749 | 42 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2012 | 37 | $234,019 | 23 | $10,175 | $234,019 | 1 | |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 32 | $311,013 | +33% | 56 | $5,554 | $545,032 | 2 |
| Sep 14, 2012 | 30 | $392,042 | +26% | 107 | $3,664 | $937,074 | 3 |
| Sep 21, 2012 | 36 | $214,512 | -45% | 105 | $2,043 | $1,151,586 | 4 |
| Sep 28, 2012 | 51 | $79,102 | -63% | 84 | $942 | $1,230,688 | 5 |
| Oct 5, 2012 | 64 | $21,061 | -73% | 43 | $490 | $1,251,749 | 6 |
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 |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 11/2/2012 | $70,782 | 102 | 102 | 136 | $134,339 | 12/12/2015 | |||
| International Total | $134,339 | 12/12/2015 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Ari Graynor | Katie Steele | |
| Lauren Anne Miller | Lauren Powell |
Supporting
| James Wolk | Charlie | |
| Nia Vardalos | Rachel Rodman | |
| Mark Webber | Sean | |
| Justin Long | Jesse |
Production and Technical Credits
| Jamie Travis | Director | |
| Katie Anne Naylon | Screenwriter | |
| Lauren Anne Miller | Screenwriter | |
| Katie Anne Naylon | Producer | |
| Lauren Anne Miller | Producer | |
| Josh Kesselman | Producer | |
| Jennifer Weinbaum | Producer | |
| Jenny Hinkey | Producer | |
| Daniel M. Miller | Executive Producer | |
| Ari Graynor | Executive Producer | |
| James Laxton | Director of Photography | |
| Sue Tebbutt | Production Designer | |
| John Swihart | Composer | |
| Maya Lieberman | Costume Designer | |
| Evan Henke | Editor | |
| Amine Ramer | Music Supervisor | |
| Michael Turner | Music Supervisor | |
| Hector Gika | Sound Effects Editor |
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.