Front Cover (2016)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $26,409 | Details |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $61,840 | |
| Total | $61,840 | |
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Synopsis
A gay Chinese American fashion stylist, who despises his ethnic heritage, is given an important assignment to style a patriotic actor from Beijing. After a rocky start, a friendship develops leading them to examine their beliefs and identities.
Metrics
| Legs: | 4.63 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $36,514 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 5th, 2016 (Limited) by Strand Releasing |
| International Releases: | November 30th, 2024 (Limited), released as Front Cover (프론트 커버) (South Korea) |
| Video Release: | October 18th, 2016 by Strand Home |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 87 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | New York City |
| Plot point: | Fashion, LGBTQ+ |
| Target audience: | Asian-Americans |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Fortissimo Films, NewVoice |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English, Mandarin, Cantonese |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2016 | 74 | $5,702 | 2 | $2,851 | $15,475 | 2 | |
| Aug 19, 2016 | 80 | $2,328 | -59% | 3 | $776 | $21,431 | 3 |
| Sep 23, 2016 | 106 | $1,309 | 1 | $1,309 | $24,310 | 8 | |
| Sep 30, 2016 | 103 | $1,309 | n/c | 1 | $1,309 | $26,305 | 9 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2016 | 67 | $9,773 | 1 | $9,773 | $9,773 | 1 | |
| Aug 12, 2016 | 70 | $9,330 | -5% | 2 | $4,665 | $19,103 | 2 |
| Aug 19, 2016 | 87 | $3,898 | -58% | 3 | $1,299 | $23,001 | 3 |
| Sep 23, 2016 | 109 | $1,995 | 1 | $1,995 | $24,996 | 8 | |
| Sep 30, 2016 | 119 | $1,413 | -29% | 1 | $1,413 | $26,409 | 9 |
Leading
| Jake Choi | Ryan Fu |
Supporting
| James Chen | Qi Xiao Ning | |
| Elizabeth Sung | Yen Fu | |
| Ming Lee | Ba | |
| Jennifer Neala Page | Janet | |
| Sonia Villani | Francesca | |
| Li Jun Li | Miao | |
| Rachel Lu | Xin | |
| Wayne Chang | Chun | |
| Scott Chan | Bao |
Production and Technical Credits
| Ray Yeung | Director | |
| Ray Yeung | Screenwriter | |
| Kaer Vanice | Producer | |
| Paul Turner | Composer | |
| Darren Morze | Composer | |
| Eun-Ah Lee | Cinematographer | |
| Joseph Gutowski | Editor | |
| Kate Rance | Production Designer | |
| Donna Deseta | Casting Director |
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
A gay Chinese American fashion stylist, who despises his ethnic heritage, is given an important assignment to style a patriotic actor from Beijing. After a rocky start, a friendship develops leading them to examine their beliefs and identities.
Metrics
| Legs: | 4.63 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $36,514 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 5th, 2016 (Limited) by Strand Releasing |
| International Releases: | November 30th, 2024 (Limited), released as Front Cover (프론트 커버) (South Korea) |
| Video Release: | October 18th, 2016 by Strand Home |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 87 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | New York City |
| Plot point: | Fashion, LGBTQ+ |
| Target audience: | Asian-Americans |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Fortissimo Films, NewVoice |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English, Mandarin, Cantonese |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2016 | 74 | $5,702 | 2 | $2,851 | $15,475 | 2 | |
| Aug 19, 2016 | 80 | $2,328 | -59% | 3 | $776 | $21,431 | 3 |
| Sep 23, 2016 | 106 | $1,309 | 1 | $1,309 | $24,310 | 8 | |
| Sep 30, 2016 | 103 | $1,309 | n/c | 1 | $1,309 | $26,305 | 9 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2016 | 67 | $9,773 | 1 | $9,773 | $9,773 | 1 | |
| Aug 12, 2016 | 70 | $9,330 | -5% | 2 | $4,665 | $19,103 | 2 |
| Aug 19, 2016 | 87 | $3,898 | -58% | 3 | $1,299 | $23,001 | 3 |
| Sep 23, 2016 | 109 | $1,995 | 1 | $1,995 | $24,996 | 8 | |
| Sep 30, 2016 | 119 | $1,413 | -29% | 1 | $1,413 | $26,409 | 9 |
Leading
| Jake Choi | Ryan Fu |
Supporting
| James Chen | Qi Xiao Ning | |
| Elizabeth Sung | Yen Fu | |
| Ming Lee | Ba | |
| Jennifer Neala Page | Janet | |
| Sonia Villani | Francesca | |
| Li Jun Li | Miao | |
| Rachel Lu | Xin | |
| Wayne Chang | Chun | |
| Scott Chan | Bao |
Production and Technical Credits
| Ray Yeung | Director | |
| Ray Yeung | Screenwriter | |
| Kaer Vanice | Producer | |
| Paul Turner | Composer | |
| Darren Morze | Composer | |
| Eun-Ah Lee | Cinematographer | |
| Joseph Gutowski | Editor | |
| Kate Rance | Production Designer | |
| Donna Deseta | Casting Director |
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.