Freakonomics (2010)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $101,270 | Details |
| International Box Office | $71,597 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $172,867 | |
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
Freakomonics is the highly anticipated film version of the phenomenally bestselling book about incentives-based thinking by Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner. Like the book, the film examines human behavior with provocative and sometimes hilarious case studies, bringing together a dream team of filmmakers responsible for some of the most acclaimed and entertaining documentaries in recent years: Alex Gibney (Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room, Casino Jack and the United States of Money), Rachel Grady and Heidi Ewing (Jesus Camp), Morgan Spurlock (Super Size Me), Eugene Jarecki (Why We Fight) and Seth Gordon (The King of Kong).
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $31,893 (31.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.18 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 58.6% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $2,900,000 (worldwide box office is 0.1 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 20 opening theaters/20 max. theaters, 4.2 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $153,507 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | October 1st, 2010 (Limited) by Magnolia Pictures |
| Video Release: | January 18th, 2011 by Magnolia Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for elements of violence, sexuality/nudity, drugs, and brief strong language. (Rating bulletin 2126, 6/22/2010) |
| Running Time: | 85 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Segments |
| Plot point: | Miscellaneous Sports |
| Source: | Based on Factual Book/Article |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Green Films Co |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2010 | 57 | $31,893 | 20 | $1,595 | $31,893 | 1 | |
| Oct 8, 2010 | 84 | $6,146 | -81% | 8 | $768 | $52,698 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2010 | 74 | $10,647 | +73% | 12 | $887 | $68,660 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2010 | 81 | $4,811 | -55% | 14 | $344 | $78,901 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2010 | 87 | $4,366 | -9% | 9 | $485 | $85,074 | 5 |
| Nov 5, 2010 | 87 | $3,999 | -8% | 7 | $571 | $91,164 | 6 |
| Nov 12, 2010 | 89 | $3,447 | -14% | 7 | $492 | $96,215 | 7 |
| Nov 19, 2010 | 95 | $1,557 | -55% | 3 | $519 | $99,436 | 8 |
| Nov 26, 2010 | 95 | $808 | -48% | 3 | $269 | $100,675 | 9 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2010 | 58 | $46,552 | 20 | $2,328 | $46,552 | 1 | |
| Oct 8, 2010 | 80 | $11,461 | -75% | 8 | $1,433 | $58,013 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2010 | 78 | $16,077 | +40% | 12 | $1,340 | $74,090 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2010 | 82 | $6,618 | -59% | 14 | $473 | $80,708 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2010 | 88 | $6,457 | -2% | 9 | $717 | $87,165 | 5 |
| Nov 5, 2010 | 94 | $5,603 | -13% | 7 | $800 | $92,768 | 6 |
| Nov 12, 2010 | 88 | $5,111 | -9% | 7 | $730 | $97,879 | 7 |
| Nov 19, 2010 | 100 | $1,988 | -61% | 3 | $663 | $99,867 | 8 |
| Nov 26, 2010 | 93 | $1,403 | -29% | 3 | $468 | $101,270 | 9 |
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
Freakomonics is the highly anticipated film version of the phenomenally bestselling book about incentives-based thinking by Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner. Like the book, the film examines human behavior with provocative and sometimes hilarious case studies, bringing together a dream team of filmmakers responsible for some of the most acclaimed and entertaining documentaries in recent years: Alex Gibney (Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room, Casino Jack and the United States of Money), Rachel Grady and Heidi Ewing (Jesus Camp), Morgan Spurlock (Super Size Me), Eugene Jarecki (Why We Fight) and Seth Gordon (The King of Kong).
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $31,893 (31.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.18 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 58.6% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $2,900,000 (worldwide box office is 0.1 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 20 opening theaters/20 max. theaters, 4.2 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $153,507 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | October 1st, 2010 (Limited) by Magnolia Pictures |
| Video Release: | January 18th, 2011 by Magnolia Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for elements of violence, sexuality/nudity, drugs, and brief strong language. (Rating bulletin 2126, 6/22/2010) |
| Running Time: | 85 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Segments |
| Plot point: | Miscellaneous Sports |
| Source: | Based on Factual Book/Article |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Green Films Co |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2010 | 57 | $31,893 | 20 | $1,595 | $31,893 | 1 | |
| Oct 8, 2010 | 84 | $6,146 | -81% | 8 | $768 | $52,698 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2010 | 74 | $10,647 | +73% | 12 | $887 | $68,660 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2010 | 81 | $4,811 | -55% | 14 | $344 | $78,901 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2010 | 87 | $4,366 | -9% | 9 | $485 | $85,074 | 5 |
| Nov 5, 2010 | 87 | $3,999 | -8% | 7 | $571 | $91,164 | 6 |
| Nov 12, 2010 | 89 | $3,447 | -14% | 7 | $492 | $96,215 | 7 |
| Nov 19, 2010 | 95 | $1,557 | -55% | 3 | $519 | $99,436 | 8 |
| Nov 26, 2010 | 95 | $808 | -48% | 3 | $269 | $100,675 | 9 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2010 | 58 | $46,552 | 20 | $2,328 | $46,552 | 1 | |
| Oct 8, 2010 | 80 | $11,461 | -75% | 8 | $1,433 | $58,013 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2010 | 78 | $16,077 | +40% | 12 | $1,340 | $74,090 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2010 | 82 | $6,618 | -59% | 14 | $473 | $80,708 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2010 | 88 | $6,457 | -2% | 9 | $717 | $87,165 | 5 |
| Nov 5, 2010 | 94 | $5,603 | -13% | 7 | $800 | $92,768 | 6 |
| Nov 12, 2010 | 88 | $5,111 | -9% | 7 | $730 | $97,879 | 7 |
| Nov 19, 2010 | 100 | $1,988 | -61% | 3 | $663 | $99,867 | 8 |
| Nov 26, 2010 | 93 | $1,403 | -29% | 3 | $468 | $101,270 | 9 |
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.