Frank (2014)
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $645,186 | Details |
| International Box Office | $2,138,297 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $2,783,483 | |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $180,794 | |
| Total | $180,794 | |
| OpusData ID: 203060100 More info... | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
Jon is a wannabe musician who finds himself out of his depth when he joins a maverick pop band led by the enigmatic Frank—a musical genius who hides himself inside a large fake head—and his terrifying sidekick Clara. It is a fictional story loosely inspired by Frank Sidebottom, the persona of cult musician and comedy legend Chris Sievey, as well as other outsider musicians like Daniel Johnston and Captain Beefheart.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $16,056 (2.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.62 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 23.2% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1 opening theaters/75 max. theaters, 4.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $944,481 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 15th, 2014 (Limited) by Magnolia Pictures |
| International Releases: | October 17th, 2014 (Wide) (Portugal)
February 6th, 2015 (Wide) (France) August 27th, 2015 (Wide) (Germany) September 4th, 2015 (Wide) (Austria) October 31st, 2017 (Wide) (South Korea) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | December 9th, 2014 by Magnolia Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for language and some sexual content. (Rating bulletin 2330, 7/9/2014) |
| Running Time: | 95 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Intertitle, Voiceover/Narration |
| Plot point: | Depression, Mental Illness, Musicians, Songwriter, Suicide, Suicide Attempt |
| Social setting: | Music Industry |
| Source material: | Inspired by a True Story |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Element Pictures, Runaway Fridge, Film 4, BFI, Protagonist Pictures, Irish Film Board |
| Production Countries: | United Kingdom, Ireland |
| Languages: | English, French |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2014 | 61 | $16,056 | 1 | $16,056 | $16,056 | 1 | |
| Aug 22, 2014 | 41 | $55,161 | +244% | 12 | $4,597 | $86,501 | 2 |
| Aug 29, 2014 | 39 | $178,104 | +223% | 50 | $3,562 | $281,913 | 3 |
| Sep 5, 2014 | 45 | $103,102 | -42% | 68 | $1,516 | $420,322 | 4 |
| Sep 12, 2014 | 49 | $55,508 | -46% | 62 | $895 | $517,272 | 5 |
| Sep 19, 2014 | 57 | $23,606 | -57% | 45 | $525 | $572,378 | 6 |
| Sep 26, 2014 | 61 | $18,205 | -23% | 36 | $506 | $606,053 | 7 |
| Oct 3, 2014 | 72 | $6,804 | -63% | 16 | $425 | $622,560 | 8 |
| Oct 10, 2014 | 91 | $1,664 | -76% | 7 | $238 | $626,631 | 9 |
| Oct 17, 2014 | 88 | $2,527 | +52% | 9 | $281 | $629,956 | 10 |
| Oct 24, 2014 | 110 | $352 | -86% | 6 | $59 | $632,417 | 11 |
| Oct 31, 2014 | 95 | $2,244 | +538% | 8 | $281 | $635,320 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2014 | 88 | $1,877 | -16% | 7 | $268 | $638,053 | 13 |
| Nov 14, 2014 | 83 | $1,178 | -37% | 4 | $295 | $640,079 | 14 |
| Nov 21, 2014 | 82 | $665 | -44% | 4 | $166 | $641,471 | 15 |
| Nov 28, 2014 | 82 | $805 | +21% | 2 | $403 | $642,858 | 16 |
| Dec 5, 2014 | 82 | $1,628 | +102% | 2 | $814 | $644,906 | 17 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2014 | - | $5,500 | 1 | $5,500 | $5,500 | 1 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2014 | 57 | $24,172 | 1 | $24,172 | $24,172 | 1 | |
| Aug 22, 2014 | 42 | $79,637 | +229% | 12 | $6,636 | $103,809 | 2 |
| Aug 29, 2014 | 38 | $213,411 | +168% | 52 | $4,104 | $317,220 | 3 |
| Sep 5, 2014 | 39 | $144,544 | -32% | 75 | $1,927 | $461,764 | 4 |
| Sep 12, 2014 | 48 | $87,008 | -40% | 62 | $1,403 | $548,772 | 5 |
| Sep 19, 2014 | 51 | $39,076 | -55% | 45 | $868 | $587,848 | 6 |
| Sep 26, 2014 | 59 | $27,908 | -29% | 36 | $775 | $615,756 | 7 |
| Oct 3, 2014 | 76 | $9,211 | -67% | 16 | $576 | $624,967 | 8 |
| Oct 10, 2014 | 87 | $2,462 | -73% | 7 | $352 | $627,429 | 9 |
| Oct 17, 2014 | 91 | $4,636 | +88% | 9 | $515 | $632,065 | 10 |
| Oct 24, 2014 | 106 | $1,011 | -78% | 6 | $169 | $633,076 | 11 |
| Oct 31, 2014 | 90 | $3,100 | +207% | 8 | $388 | $636,176 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2014 | 79 | $2,725 | -12% | 7 | $389 | $638,901 | 13 |
| Nov 14, 2014 | 85 | $1,905 | -30% | 4 | $476 | $640,806 | 14 |
| Nov 21, 2014 | 82 | $1,247 | -35% | 4 | $312 | $642,053 | 15 |
| Nov 28, 2014 | 93 | $1,225 | -2% | 2 | $613 | $643,278 | 16 |
| Dec 5, 2014 | 87 | $1,908 | +56% | 2 | $954 | $645,186 | 17 |
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 |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 9/4/2015 | $4,383 | 8 | 8 | 23 | $15,613 | 9/30/2015 | |||
| France | 2/6/2015 | $24,305 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $24,467 | 8/21/2018 | |||
| Germany | 8/27/2015 | $0 | 0 | 27 | 76 | $26,337 | 11/3/2015 | |||
| Portugal | 10/17/2014 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | $7,728 | 12/28/2017 | |||
| South Korea | 10/31/2017 | $0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | $372,321 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| United Kingdom | 11/25/2022 | $3,456 | 1 | 1 | 1 | $628,004 | 1/1/2023 | |||
| Rest of World | $1,063,827 | |||||||||
| International Total | $2,138,297 | 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
| Michael Fassbender | Frank |
Supporting
| Domhnall Gleeson | Jon | |
| Maggie Gyllenhaal | Clara | |
| Scoot McNairy | Don | |
| Francois Civil | Baraque | |
| Carla Azar | Nana | |
| Tess Harper | Frank's Mom | |
| Haley Derryberry | Simone | |
| Bruce McIntosh | Frank's Dad | |
| Lauren Poole | Alice |
Production and Technical Credits
| Lenny Abrahamson | Director | |
| Jon Ronson | Screenwriter | |
| Peter Straughan | Screenwriter | |
| Ed Guiney | Producer | |
| David Barron | Producer | |
| Stevie Lee | Producer | |
| Tessa Ross | Executive Producer | |
| Katherine Butler | Executive Producer | |
| Andrew Lowe | Executive Producer | |
| Nigel Williams | Executive Producer |
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
Jon is a wannabe musician who finds himself out of his depth when he joins a maverick pop band led by the enigmatic Frank—a musical genius who hides himself inside a large fake head—and his terrifying sidekick Clara. It is a fictional story loosely inspired by Frank Sidebottom, the persona of cult musician and comedy legend Chris Sievey, as well as other outsider musicians like Daniel Johnston and Captain Beefheart.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $16,056 (2.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.62 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 23.2% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1 opening theaters/75 max. theaters, 4.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $944,481 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 15th, 2014 (Limited) by Magnolia Pictures |
| International Releases: | October 17th, 2014 (Wide) (Portugal)
February 6th, 2015 (Wide) (France) August 27th, 2015 (Wide) (Germany) September 4th, 2015 (Wide) (Austria) October 31st, 2017 (Wide) (South Korea) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | December 9th, 2014 by Magnolia Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for language and some sexual content. (Rating bulletin 2330, 7/9/2014) |
| Running Time: | 95 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Intertitle, Voiceover/Narration |
| Plot point: | Depression, Mental Illness, Musicians, Songwriter, Suicide, Suicide Attempt |
| Social setting: | Music Industry |
| Source material: | Inspired by a True Story |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Element Pictures, Runaway Fridge, Film 4, BFI, Protagonist Pictures, Irish Film Board |
| Production Countries: | United Kingdom, Ireland |
| Languages: | English, French |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2014 | 61 | $16,056 | 1 | $16,056 | $16,056 | 1 | |
| Aug 22, 2014 | 41 | $55,161 | +244% | 12 | $4,597 | $86,501 | 2 |
| Aug 29, 2014 | 39 | $178,104 | +223% | 50 | $3,562 | $281,913 | 3 |
| Sep 5, 2014 | 45 | $103,102 | -42% | 68 | $1,516 | $420,322 | 4 |
| Sep 12, 2014 | 49 | $55,508 | -46% | 62 | $895 | $517,272 | 5 |
| Sep 19, 2014 | 57 | $23,606 | -57% | 45 | $525 | $572,378 | 6 |
| Sep 26, 2014 | 61 | $18,205 | -23% | 36 | $506 | $606,053 | 7 |
| Oct 3, 2014 | 72 | $6,804 | -63% | 16 | $425 | $622,560 | 8 |
| Oct 10, 2014 | 91 | $1,664 | -76% | 7 | $238 | $626,631 | 9 |
| Oct 17, 2014 | 88 | $2,527 | +52% | 9 | $281 | $629,956 | 10 |
| Oct 24, 2014 | 110 | $352 | -86% | 6 | $59 | $632,417 | 11 |
| Oct 31, 2014 | 95 | $2,244 | +538% | 8 | $281 | $635,320 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2014 | 88 | $1,877 | -16% | 7 | $268 | $638,053 | 13 |
| Nov 14, 2014 | 83 | $1,178 | -37% | 4 | $295 | $640,079 | 14 |
| Nov 21, 2014 | 82 | $665 | -44% | 4 | $166 | $641,471 | 15 |
| Nov 28, 2014 | 82 | $805 | +21% | 2 | $403 | $642,858 | 16 |
| Dec 5, 2014 | 82 | $1,628 | +102% | 2 | $814 | $644,906 | 17 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2014 | - | $5,500 | 1 | $5,500 | $5,500 | 1 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2014 | 57 | $24,172 | 1 | $24,172 | $24,172 | 1 | |
| Aug 22, 2014 | 42 | $79,637 | +229% | 12 | $6,636 | $103,809 | 2 |
| Aug 29, 2014 | 38 | $213,411 | +168% | 52 | $4,104 | $317,220 | 3 |
| Sep 5, 2014 | 39 | $144,544 | -32% | 75 | $1,927 | $461,764 | 4 |
| Sep 12, 2014 | 48 | $87,008 | -40% | 62 | $1,403 | $548,772 | 5 |
| Sep 19, 2014 | 51 | $39,076 | -55% | 45 | $868 | $587,848 | 6 |
| Sep 26, 2014 | 59 | $27,908 | -29% | 36 | $775 | $615,756 | 7 |
| Oct 3, 2014 | 76 | $9,211 | -67% | 16 | $576 | $624,967 | 8 |
| Oct 10, 2014 | 87 | $2,462 | -73% | 7 | $352 | $627,429 | 9 |
| Oct 17, 2014 | 91 | $4,636 | +88% | 9 | $515 | $632,065 | 10 |
| Oct 24, 2014 | 106 | $1,011 | -78% | 6 | $169 | $633,076 | 11 |
| Oct 31, 2014 | 90 | $3,100 | +207% | 8 | $388 | $636,176 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2014 | 79 | $2,725 | -12% | 7 | $389 | $638,901 | 13 |
| Nov 14, 2014 | 85 | $1,905 | -30% | 4 | $476 | $640,806 | 14 |
| Nov 21, 2014 | 82 | $1,247 | -35% | 4 | $312 | $642,053 | 15 |
| Nov 28, 2014 | 93 | $1,225 | -2% | 2 | $613 | $643,278 | 16 |
| Dec 5, 2014 | 87 | $1,908 | +56% | 2 | $954 | $645,186 | 17 |
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 |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 9/4/2015 | $4,383 | 8 | 8 | 23 | $15,613 | 9/30/2015 | |||
| France | 2/6/2015 | $24,305 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $24,467 | 8/21/2018 | |||
| Germany | 8/27/2015 | $0 | 0 | 27 | 76 | $26,337 | 11/3/2015 | |||
| Portugal | 10/17/2014 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | $7,728 | 12/28/2017 | |||
| South Korea | 10/31/2017 | $0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | $372,321 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| United Kingdom | 11/25/2022 | $3,456 | 1 | 1 | 1 | $628,004 | 1/1/2023 | |||
| Rest of World | $1,063,827 | |||||||||
| International Total | $2,138,297 | 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
| Michael Fassbender | Frank |
Supporting
| Domhnall Gleeson | Jon | |
| Maggie Gyllenhaal | Clara | |
| Scoot McNairy | Don | |
| Francois Civil | Baraque | |
| Carla Azar | Nana | |
| Tess Harper | Frank's Mom | |
| Haley Derryberry | Simone | |
| Bruce McIntosh | Frank's Dad | |
| Lauren Poole | Alice |
Production and Technical Credits
| Lenny Abrahamson | Director | |
| Jon Ronson | Screenwriter | |
| Peter Straughan | Screenwriter | |
| Ed Guiney | Producer | |
| David Barron | Producer | |
| Stevie Lee | Producer | |
| Tessa Ross | Executive Producer | |
| Katherine Butler | Executive Producer | |
| Andrew Lowe | Executive Producer | |
| Nigel Williams | Executive Producer |
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.