Gang jiong (2015)

Gang jiong poster
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $1,302,281Details
International Box Office $235,971,100Details
Worldwide Box Office $237,273,381
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Synopsis

Xu Lai had dreams once. To be an artist and marry the girl of his dreams. 15 years later, he’s sick of designing bras, humoring his baby-crazy wife, and catering to loopy in-laws. But his upcoming family vacation, now including his DVD-pirating, aspiring-documentarian brother-in-law, has a hidden agenda: a chance meetup with his old flame. But ditching his clan for a clandestine hookup might be the least of his worries. There’s been a murder, and his new hot pursuit might be from the cops who want a word with him.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$537,736 (41.3% of total gross)
Legs:2.42 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:0.5% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:28 opening theaters/34 max. theaters, 3.2 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $1,665,305

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: September 25th, 2015 (Limited) by Well Go USA, released as Lost in Hong Kong
International Releases: September 24th, 2015 (Limited), released as Lost in Hong Kong (Australia)
September 24th, 2015 (Wide) (China)
September 24th, 2015 (Wide) (Malaysia)
September 24th, 2015 (Limited), released as Lost in Hong Kong (New Zealand)
September 25th, 2015 (Limited), released as Lost in Hong Kong (United Kingdom)
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MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 113 minutes
Franchise: Ren zai jiong tu Tai jiong
Comparisons: vs. Gong fu yu jia
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Keywords: Family Vacations, Dysfunctional Family, In-Laws / Future In-Laws, Hong Kong, Fugitive / On the Run, Mid-Life Crisis
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Joy Leader, Beijing Enlight Pictures, Shannan Enlight Pictures Co., Beijing Jinglin Saisi Culture Broadcast Company
Production Countries: China
Languages: Cantonese, Mandarin

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Top 2015 Theater Average 57 $19,205 Sep 25, 2015 3

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 25, 2015 17 $537,736   28 $19,205   $537,736 1
Oct 2, 2015 18 $350,806 -35% 34 $10,318   $1,128,258 2
Oct 9, 2015 32 $114,236 -67% 32 $3,570   $1,242,494 3
Oct 16, 2015 56 $19,856 -83% 16 $1,241   $1,302,281 4

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 25, 2015 17 $777,452   27 $28,795   $777,452 1
Oct 9, 2015 29 $154,167   32 $4,818   $1,282,425 3

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Australia 9/24/2015 $309,382 11 12 42 $711,010 10/19/2015
China 9/24/2015 $98,030,000 97,407 97,407 200,301 $234,431,232 9/27/2018
Hong Kong 11/19/2015 $29,683 17 17 21 $42,958 12/1/2015
Malaysia 9/24/2015 $23,674 24 24 44 $46,720 10/6/2015
New Zealand 9/24/2015 $46,362 5 5 16 $113,136 10/19/2015
Singapore 10/1/2015 $58,972 5 8 23 $228,599 11/3/2015
United Kingdom 9/25/2015 $129,413 9 15 28 $269,622 10/20/2015
Vietnam 10/30/2015 $50,773 49 49 98 $127,823 12/30/2018
 
International Total$235,971,100 12/30/2018

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


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.

Leading Cast

Xu Zheng    Xu Lai

Supporting Cast

Vicki Zhao    Cai Bo
Du Juan    Yang Yi
Beier Bao (包贝尔)    Lala
Pan Hong    Cai Bo's Mother
Sam Lee    Hong Kong Cop #1
Eric Kot    Hong Kong Cop #2
Wang Xun    Cai Bo's Brother in Law

Cameos

Wong Jing    Himself
Lawrence Cheng    Himself

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Xu Zheng    Director
Shu Huan    Screenwriter
Seven Su    Screenwriter
Xing Aina    Screenwriter
Xu Zheng    Producer
Wang Changtian    Executive Producer
Liu Ruifang    Executive Producer
Wei Yiying    Executive Producer
Man Lim Chung    Production Designer
Tu Yiran    Editor

International Box Office: Milestones for The Martian

October 14th, 2015

The Martian

The Martian remained in first place with $58.1 million in 75 markets for totals of $119.0 million internationally and $227.7 million worldwide. $200 million worldwide was the minimum needed for the studio to save face. If it can get to $300 million worldwide, then we start talking about profitability. I don't see a way it won't get to $300 million, perhaps as early as this time next week, while $500 million worldwide is a reasonable goal to aim for. Its biggest new market of the weekend was South Korea where it earned first place with $11.09 million on 1,132 screens over the weekend for a total opening of $13.00 million. It also dominated the chart in Russia with $8.18 million on 2,246 screens. On the other hand, it only managed second place in Germany with $3.85 million on 676 screens. As far as holdovers go, the film remained in first place in the U.K. with $5.96 million in 582 theaters over the weekend for a two-week total of $20.44 million. This is about on par with its run here, which bodes well for its worldwide total. More...

International Box Office: Mars is in Ascension

October 8th, 2015

The Martian

The Martian opened in first place with $45.2 million on 9,299 screens in 50 markets. This includes a first place, 10.01 million opening on 582 theaters in the U.K. This was the biggest opening for both the director and the star. The film had a similarly strong opening in Australia earning first place with $4.28 million on 582 screens. It also earned first place in Hong Kong ($2.26 million on 70 screens) and Taiwan ($1.68 million on 137 screens). It only managed second place in Italy with $2.53 million on 464 screens and in Mexico with $2.9 million on 1,757, while it debuted in third place in Brazil with $1.82 million on 507. Overall, the film it doing about as well internationally as it did here, which is good news for Fox. More...

Per Theater Chart: Malala and Mars

October 8th, 2015

He Named Me Malala

Only two films were in the $10,000 club this weekend. He Named Me Malala led the way with an average of $15,221 in four theaters, which is very strong for a documentary. The film's reviews are only good, but the appeal here is Malala Yousafzai and I don't think moviegoers are too upset that the film is a little shallow. The Martian was close behind with an average of $14,176. More...

International Box Office: Lost Finds Its Way to the Top

October 1st, 2015

Lost in Hong Kong

Lost in Hong Kong opened in first place in China and internationally with $106.80 million. This is better than Monster Hunt opened with, so if it has the same legs, the box office record in China will fall for the third time this year. Speaking of records, the overall Chinese box office rose to $5 billion with three months left in the year. This is amazing. More...

Per Theater Chart: Sicario Continues to Chase Down the Competition

September 29th, 2015

Sicario

It is very rare for a limited release to repeat on top of the per theater chart, because if a film does well enough to lead the per theater chart, they tend to expand so much that repeating on top becomes nearly impossible. Sicario expanded from 6 to 59 theaters, but still managed first place with an average of $29,107. At this pace, it will expand semi-wide, at the very least. Lost in Hong Kong was next with an average of $19,916 in 27 theaters. It is already more than halfway to its first major milestone after just one weekend of release. I think more and more Chinese films will get limited releases here. 99 Homes was next with an average of $16,127 in two theaters. This is enough to suggest some potential to expand, especially if it can turn its reviews into Award Season Buzz. The overall box office champ, Hotel Transylvania 2, was next with an average of $12,910. The final film in the $10,000 club was Mississippi Grind with $12,434 in its lone theater. It looks like it will be another success for A24. More...

Weekend Estimates: Hotel Transylvania 2 Breaks September Record

September 27th, 2015

Hotel Transylvania 2

Hotel Transylvania 2 is off to an impressive start this weekend with a new record weekend for September, according to Sony’s estimate released on Sunday. The animated comedy is expected to earn $47.5 million, beating the record held by the first film in the franchise, which debuted with $42.5 million this time in 2012. It’s also on the high end of expectations, which had it coming in the high 30s or low 40s. It’s a welcome turnaround for Adam Sandler, after a string of flops, but even more so for Sony Pictures, which has had a dismal year so far, with no film earning more than Pixels $76.7 million before now. More...

Limited and VOD Releases: Taking a Gamble on Limited Releases

September 25th, 2015

Mississippi Grind

While it isn't a quiet week for limited releases, nearly all of the buzz is directed towards two films, 99 Homes and Mississippi Grind. The former will likely be the biggest box office hit, but the later is a gambling movie, so it is the one I most want to see. More...


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Synopsis

Xu Lai had dreams once. To be an artist and marry the girl of his dreams. 15 years later, he’s sick of designing bras, humoring his baby-crazy wife, and catering to loopy in-laws. But his upcoming family vacation, now including his DVD-pirating, aspiring-documentarian brother-in-law, has a hidden agenda: a chance meetup with his old flame. But ditching his clan for a clandestine hookup might be the least of his worries. There’s been a murder, and his new hot pursuit might be from the cops who want a word with him.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$537,736 (41.3% of total gross)
Legs:2.42 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:0.5% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:28 opening theaters/34 max. theaters, 3.2 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $1,665,305

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: September 25th, 2015 (Limited) by Well Go USA, released as Lost in Hong Kong
International Releases: September 24th, 2015 (Limited), released as Lost in Hong Kong (Australia)
September 24th, 2015 (Wide) (China)
September 24th, 2015 (Wide) (Malaysia)
September 24th, 2015 (Limited), released as Lost in Hong Kong (New Zealand)
September 25th, 2015 (Limited), released as Lost in Hong Kong (United Kingdom)
... Show all releases
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 113 minutes
Franchise: Ren zai jiong tu Tai jiong
Comparisons: vs. Gong fu yu jia
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Family Vacations, Dysfunctional Family, In-Laws / Future In-Laws, Hong Kong, Fugitive / On the Run, Mid-Life Crisis
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Joy Leader, Beijing Enlight Pictures, Shannan Enlight Pictures Co., Beijing Jinglin Saisi Culture Broadcast Company
Production Countries: China
Languages: Cantonese, Mandarin

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Top 2015 Theater Average 57 $19,205 Sep 25, 2015 3

Leading Cast

Xu Zheng    Xu Lai

Supporting Cast

Vicki Zhao    Cai Bo
Du Juan    Yang Yi
Beier Bao (包贝尔)    Lala
Pan Hong    Cai Bo's Mother
Sam Lee    Hong Kong Cop #1
Eric Kot    Hong Kong Cop #2
Wang Xun    Cai Bo's Brother in Law

Cameos

Wong Jing    Himself
Lawrence Cheng    Himself

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Xu Zheng    Director
Shu Huan    Screenwriter
Seven Su    Screenwriter
Xing Aina    Screenwriter
Xu Zheng    Producer
Wang Changtian    Executive Producer
Liu Ruifang    Executive Producer
Wei Yiying    Executive Producer
Man Lim Chung    Production Designer
Tu Yiran    Editor

International Box Office: Milestones for The Martian

October 14th, 2015

The Martian

The Martian remained in first place with $58.1 million in 75 markets for totals of $119.0 million internationally and $227.7 million worldwide. $200 million worldwide was the minimum needed for the studio to save face. If it can get to $300 million worldwide, then we start talking about profitability. I don't see a way it won't get to $300 million, perhaps as early as this time next week, while $500 million worldwide is a reasonable goal to aim for. Its biggest new market of the weekend was South Korea where it earned first place with $11.09 million on 1,132 screens over the weekend for a total opening of $13.00 million. It also dominated the chart in Russia with $8.18 million on 2,246 screens. On the other hand, it only managed second place in Germany with $3.85 million on 676 screens. As far as holdovers go, the film remained in first place in the U.K. with $5.96 million in 582 theaters over the weekend for a two-week total of $20.44 million. This is about on par with its run here, which bodes well for its worldwide total. More...

International Box Office: Mars is in Ascension

October 8th, 2015

The Martian

The Martian opened in first place with $45.2 million on 9,299 screens in 50 markets. This includes a first place, 10.01 million opening on 582 theaters in the U.K. This was the biggest opening for both the director and the star. The film had a similarly strong opening in Australia earning first place with $4.28 million on 582 screens. It also earned first place in Hong Kong ($2.26 million on 70 screens) and Taiwan ($1.68 million on 137 screens). It only managed second place in Italy with $2.53 million on 464 screens and in Mexico with $2.9 million on 1,757, while it debuted in third place in Brazil with $1.82 million on 507. Overall, the film it doing about as well internationally as it did here, which is good news for Fox. More...

Per Theater Chart: Malala and Mars

October 8th, 2015

He Named Me Malala

Only two films were in the $10,000 club this weekend. He Named Me Malala led the way with an average of $15,221 in four theaters, which is very strong for a documentary. The film's reviews are only good, but the appeal here is Malala Yousafzai and I don't think moviegoers are too upset that the film is a little shallow. The Martian was close behind with an average of $14,176. More...

International Box Office: Lost Finds Its Way to the Top

October 1st, 2015

Lost in Hong Kong

Lost in Hong Kong opened in first place in China and internationally with $106.80 million. This is better than Monster Hunt opened with, so if it has the same legs, the box office record in China will fall for the third time this year. Speaking of records, the overall Chinese box office rose to $5 billion with three months left in the year. This is amazing. More...

Per Theater Chart: Sicario Continues to Chase Down the Competition

September 29th, 2015

Sicario

It is very rare for a limited release to repeat on top of the per theater chart, because if a film does well enough to lead the per theater chart, they tend to expand so much that repeating on top becomes nearly impossible. Sicario expanded from 6 to 59 theaters, but still managed first place with an average of $29,107. At this pace, it will expand semi-wide, at the very least. Lost in Hong Kong was next with an average of $19,916 in 27 theaters. It is already more than halfway to its first major milestone after just one weekend of release. I think more and more Chinese films will get limited releases here. 99 Homes was next with an average of $16,127 in two theaters. This is enough to suggest some potential to expand, especially if it can turn its reviews into Award Season Buzz. The overall box office champ, Hotel Transylvania 2, was next with an average of $12,910. The final film in the $10,000 club was Mississippi Grind with $12,434 in its lone theater. It looks like it will be another success for A24. More...

Weekend Estimates: Hotel Transylvania 2 Breaks September Record

September 27th, 2015

Hotel Transylvania 2

Hotel Transylvania 2 is off to an impressive start this weekend with a new record weekend for September, according to Sony’s estimate released on Sunday. The animated comedy is expected to earn $47.5 million, beating the record held by the first film in the franchise, which debuted with $42.5 million this time in 2012. It’s also on the high end of expectations, which had it coming in the high 30s or low 40s. It’s a welcome turnaround for Adam Sandler, after a string of flops, but even more so for Sony Pictures, which has had a dismal year so far, with no film earning more than Pixels $76.7 million before now. More...

Limited and VOD Releases: Taking a Gamble on Limited Releases

September 25th, 2015

Mississippi Grind

While it isn't a quiet week for limited releases, nearly all of the buzz is directed towards two films, 99 Homes and Mississippi Grind. The former will likely be the biggest box office hit, but the later is a gambling movie, so it is the one I most want to see. More...

Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 25, 2015 17 $537,736   28 $19,205   $537,736 1
Oct 2, 2015 18 $350,806 -35% 34 $10,318   $1,128,258 2
Oct 9, 2015 32 $114,236 -67% 32 $3,570   $1,242,494 3
Oct 16, 2015 56 $19,856 -83% 16 $1,241   $1,302,281 4

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 25, 2015 17 $777,452   27 $28,795   $777,452 1
Oct 9, 2015 29 $154,167   32 $4,818   $1,282,425 3

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Australia 9/24/2015 $309,382 11 12 42 $711,010 10/19/2015
China 9/24/2015 $98,030,000 97,407 97,407 200,301 $234,431,232 9/27/2018
Hong Kong 11/19/2015 $29,683 17 17 21 $42,958 12/1/2015
Malaysia 9/24/2015 $23,674 24 24 44 $46,720 10/6/2015
New Zealand 9/24/2015 $46,362 5 5 16 $113,136 10/19/2015
Singapore 10/1/2015 $58,972 5 8 23 $228,599 11/3/2015
United Kingdom 9/25/2015 $129,413 9 15 28 $269,622 10/20/2015
Vietnam 10/30/2015 $50,773 49 49 98 $127,823 12/30/2018
 
International Total$235,971,100 12/30/2018

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


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.