The Great Buck Howard (2009)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $750,587 | Details |
| International Box Office | $150,102 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $900,689 | |
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Synopsis
Defying his father and dropping out of law school, aspiring writer Troy Gable looks for a way to gain some meaningful life experience. Troy gets that and more when he takes a job with Buck Howard, a vainglorious mentalist who hopes to reinvigorate his fading career by staging a big comeback.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $115,004 (15.3% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 6.53 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 83.3% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 55 opening theaters/76 max. theaters, 6.4 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $1,196,933 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | March 20th, 2009 (Limited) by Magnolia Pictures |
| Video Release: | July 21st, 2009 by Magnolia Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG for some language including suggestive remarks, and a drug reference. |
| Running Time: | 87 minutes |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Bristol Bay Productions, Playtone |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2009 | 37 | $115,004 | 55 | $2,091 | $115,004 | 1 | |
| Mar 27, 2009 | 30 | $93,645 | -19% | 56 | $1,672 | $256,021 | 2 |
| Apr 3, 2009 | 30 | $91,988 | -2% | 64 | $1,437 | $390,092 | 3 |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 31 | $101,094 | +10% | 76 | $1,330 | $526,202 | 4 |
| Apr 17, 2009 | 44 | $42,114 | -58% | 62 | $679 | $606,264 | 5 |
| Apr 24, 2009 | 53 | $23,668 | -44% | 44 | $538 | $647,374 | 6 |
| May 1, 2009 | 63 | $15,660 | -34% | 33 | $475 | $672,280 | 7 |
| May 8, 2009 | 72 | $12,104 | -23% | 31 | $390 | $693,512 | 8 |
| May 15, 2009 | 72 | $8,133 | -33% | 24 | $339 | $709,770 | 9 |
| May 22, 2009 | 88 | $3,906 | -52% | 10 | $391 | $718,601 | 10 |
| May 29, 2009 | 62 | $11,332 | +190% | 16 | $708 | $732,294 | 11 |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 117 | $176 | -98% | 2 | $88 | $735,463 | 12 |
| Jun 12, 2009 | 101 | $1,337 | +660% | 2 | $669 | $738,482 | 13 |
| Jun 19, 2009 | 83 | $3,370 | +152% | 6 | $562 | $742,088 | 14 |
| Jun 26, 2009 | 87 | $2,877 | -15% | 4 | $719 | $745,794 | 15 |
| Jul 3, 2009 | 92 | $1,001 | -65% | 2 | $501 | $748,363 | 16 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2009 | 82 | $756 | 10 | $76 | $719,357 | 67 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2009 | 40 | $162,376 | 55 | $2,952 | $162,376 | 1 | |
| Mar 27, 2009 | 28 | $135,728 | -16% | 56 | $2,424 | $298,104 | 2 |
| Apr 3, 2009 | 32 | $127,004 | -6% | 64 | $1,984 | $425,108 | 3 |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 34 | $139,042 | +9% | 76 | $1,830 | $564,150 | 4 |
| Apr 17, 2009 | 49 | $59,556 | -57% | 62 | $961 | $623,706 | 5 |
| Apr 24, 2009 | 55 | $32,914 | -45% | 44 | $748 | $656,620 | 6 |
| May 1, 2009 | 63 | $24,788 | -25% | 33 | $751 | $681,408 | 7 |
| May 8, 2009 | 69 | $20,229 | -18% | 31 | $653 | $701,637 | 8 |
| May 15, 2009 | 73 | $13,058 | -35% | 24 | $544 | $714,695 | 9 |
| May 22, 2009 | 87 | $6,267 | -52% | 10 | $627 | $720,962 | 10 |
| May 29, 2009 | 62 | $14,325 | +129% | 16 | $895 | $735,287 | 11 |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 96 | $1,858 | -87% | 3 | $619 | $737,145 | 12 |
| Jun 12, 2009 | 105 | $1,573 | -15% | 2 | $787 | $738,718 | 13 |
| Jun 19, 2009 | 90 | $4,199 | +167% | 6 | $700 | $742,917 | 14 |
| Jun 26, 2009 | 87 | $4,445 | +6% | 4 | $1,111 | $747,362 | 15 |
| Jul 3, 2009 | 88 | $3,225 | -27% | 2 | $1,613 | $750,587 | 16 |
Lead Ensemble Member
| John Malkovich | Buck Howard | |
| Colin Hanks | Troy Gable | |
| Emily Blunt | Valerie Brennan | |
| Ricky Jay | Gil Bellamy | |
| Griffin Dunne | Johnathan Finerman | |
| Steve Zahn | Kenny | |
| Tom Hanks | Mr. Gable |
Supporting
| Debra Monk | Doreen | |
| Adam Scott | Alan Berkamn | |
| Patrick Fischler | Michael Perry | |
| Wallace Langham | Dan Green | |
| Jonathan Ames | Edward Kelly | |
| Jacquie Barnbrook | Sheila Haller | |
| Paul Darricarrere | Restaurant Manager | |
| Terry Scannell | Kip | |
| Matt Hoey | Charley | |
| Jobi Graham | Tall Guy | |
| B.J. Hendricks | Burly Guy | |
| Nathan Hartley | Teenage Kid | |
| Floyd Van Buskirk | Middle Aged Gentleman | |
| Sandy Martin | Female Hotel Worker | |
| Wendy Worthington | Oregon Woman | |
| Danica Sheridan | Wisconsin Woman | |
| Casey Wilson | Charity |
Cameo
| Bill Saluga | Bill Saluga | |
| Gary Coleman | Gary Coleman | |
| Michael Winslow | Michael Winslow | |
| Jack Carter | Jack Carter |
Supporting
| Julie Shimer | L.A. Benefit Producer | |
| Stacey Travis | Cindy Crown | |
| Jill Regan | Cincinnati TV Coordinator | |
| David Nunn | Cincinnati TV Producer | |
| Bill Rochon | Cincinnati TV Engineer | |
| David Higgins | Mark Simpson | |
| Ming Lo | Doctor | |
| Kimberly A. Scott | Nurse | |
| Sheila Gray Robinson | Cincinnati Anchor | |
| Robert Lewis Williams | Cincinnati Anchor | |
| Daniel Leo Carroll | Cincinnati Anchor | |
| Max Williams | Flower Delivery Guy | |
| Dale Waddington Horowitz | Sleeping Woman |
Cameo
| Martha Stewart | Herself | |
| Damien Fahey | Himself | |
| Conan O’Brien | Himself | |
| Jon Stewart | Himself | |
| David Blaine | Himself | |
| Regis Philbin | Himself | |
| Kelly Ripa | Herself | |
| George Takei | Himself | |
| Mary Hart | Herself | |
| Jay Leno | Jay Leno | |
| Tom Arnold | Tom Arnold |
Supporting
| Don Most | Tonight Show Producer | |
| Shane Johnson | Las Vegas Producer | |
| Amy Jo Traicoff | Las Vegas Woman | |
| Melissa Dawn Stone | Las Vegas Wife | |
| Dave Attell | Las Vegas Husband | |
| Matthew Gray Gubler | Russell | |
| Marni McFair | Doctor in Audience | |
| Mary Jo Burger | Audience Member | |
| Norman O'Neil | Audience Member |
Production and Technical Credits
| Sean McGinly | Director | |
| Tom Hanks | Producer | |
| Gary Goetzman | Producer | |
| Steven Shareshian | Executive Producer | |
| Marvin Acuna | Executive Producer | |
| Tak Fujimoto | Director of Photography | |
| Myron Kerstein | Editor | |
| Blake Neely | Composer | |
| Ginger Sledge | Co-Producer | |
| Jeanne McCarthy | Casting Director | |
| Vincent M. Palmo Jr. | Assistant Director | |
| Ginger Sledge | Unit Production Manager | |
| Gary Frutkoff | Production Designer | |
| Tristan P. Bourne | Art Director | |
| Linda Sutton-Doll | Set Decorator | |
| Radha Metha | Set Decorator (Additional Photography) | |
| Robbie Greenberg | Additional Photography | |
| Johnetta Boone | Costume Designer | |
| Brent White | Additional Editor (Additional Photography) | |
| Jose Antonio Garcia | Sound Mixer | |
| Bob Eber | Sound Mixer (Additional Photography) | |
| Steve Pederson | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Brad Sherman | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Alan Robert Murray | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| Jason King | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Steve Mann | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Bruce Tanis | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Dave Arnold | Supervising Dialogue Editor | |
| Gaston Biraben | Dialogue Editor | |
| Lucy Coldsnow-Smith* | Dialogue Editor | |
| Peter Myles | Music Editor | |
| Andrew Silver | Music Editor | |
| William Corso | Make up | |
| Cheryl Nick | Make up | |
| Deva Anderson | Music Supervisor | |
| Lindsay Fellows | Music Supervisor | |
| Nicole Abellera | Additional Casting |
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
Defying his father and dropping out of law school, aspiring writer Troy Gable looks for a way to gain some meaningful life experience. Troy gets that and more when he takes a job with Buck Howard, a vainglorious mentalist who hopes to reinvigorate his fading career by staging a big comeback.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $115,004 (15.3% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 6.53 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 83.3% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 55 opening theaters/76 max. theaters, 6.4 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $1,196,933 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | March 20th, 2009 (Limited) by Magnolia Pictures |
| Video Release: | July 21st, 2009 by Magnolia Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG for some language including suggestive remarks, and a drug reference. |
| Running Time: | 87 minutes |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Bristol Bay Productions, Playtone |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2009 | 37 | $115,004 | 55 | $2,091 | $115,004 | 1 | |
| Mar 27, 2009 | 30 | $93,645 | -19% | 56 | $1,672 | $256,021 | 2 |
| Apr 3, 2009 | 30 | $91,988 | -2% | 64 | $1,437 | $390,092 | 3 |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 31 | $101,094 | +10% | 76 | $1,330 | $526,202 | 4 |
| Apr 17, 2009 | 44 | $42,114 | -58% | 62 | $679 | $606,264 | 5 |
| Apr 24, 2009 | 53 | $23,668 | -44% | 44 | $538 | $647,374 | 6 |
| May 1, 2009 | 63 | $15,660 | -34% | 33 | $475 | $672,280 | 7 |
| May 8, 2009 | 72 | $12,104 | -23% | 31 | $390 | $693,512 | 8 |
| May 15, 2009 | 72 | $8,133 | -33% | 24 | $339 | $709,770 | 9 |
| May 22, 2009 | 88 | $3,906 | -52% | 10 | $391 | $718,601 | 10 |
| May 29, 2009 | 62 | $11,332 | +190% | 16 | $708 | $732,294 | 11 |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 117 | $176 | -98% | 2 | $88 | $735,463 | 12 |
| Jun 12, 2009 | 101 | $1,337 | +660% | 2 | $669 | $738,482 | 13 |
| Jun 19, 2009 | 83 | $3,370 | +152% | 6 | $562 | $742,088 | 14 |
| Jun 26, 2009 | 87 | $2,877 | -15% | 4 | $719 | $745,794 | 15 |
| Jul 3, 2009 | 92 | $1,001 | -65% | 2 | $501 | $748,363 | 16 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2009 | 82 | $756 | 10 | $76 | $719,357 | 67 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2009 | 40 | $162,376 | 55 | $2,952 | $162,376 | 1 | |
| Mar 27, 2009 | 28 | $135,728 | -16% | 56 | $2,424 | $298,104 | 2 |
| Apr 3, 2009 | 32 | $127,004 | -6% | 64 | $1,984 | $425,108 | 3 |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 34 | $139,042 | +9% | 76 | $1,830 | $564,150 | 4 |
| Apr 17, 2009 | 49 | $59,556 | -57% | 62 | $961 | $623,706 | 5 |
| Apr 24, 2009 | 55 | $32,914 | -45% | 44 | $748 | $656,620 | 6 |
| May 1, 2009 | 63 | $24,788 | -25% | 33 | $751 | $681,408 | 7 |
| May 8, 2009 | 69 | $20,229 | -18% | 31 | $653 | $701,637 | 8 |
| May 15, 2009 | 73 | $13,058 | -35% | 24 | $544 | $714,695 | 9 |
| May 22, 2009 | 87 | $6,267 | -52% | 10 | $627 | $720,962 | 10 |
| May 29, 2009 | 62 | $14,325 | +129% | 16 | $895 | $735,287 | 11 |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 96 | $1,858 | -87% | 3 | $619 | $737,145 | 12 |
| Jun 12, 2009 | 105 | $1,573 | -15% | 2 | $787 | $738,718 | 13 |
| Jun 19, 2009 | 90 | $4,199 | +167% | 6 | $700 | $742,917 | 14 |
| Jun 26, 2009 | 87 | $4,445 | +6% | 4 | $1,111 | $747,362 | 15 |
| Jul 3, 2009 | 88 | $3,225 | -27% | 2 | $1,613 | $750,587 | 16 |
Lead Ensemble Member
| John Malkovich | Buck Howard | |
| Colin Hanks | Troy Gable | |
| Emily Blunt | Valerie Brennan | |
| Ricky Jay | Gil Bellamy | |
| Griffin Dunne | Johnathan Finerman | |
| Steve Zahn | Kenny | |
| Tom Hanks | Mr. Gable |
Supporting
| Debra Monk | Doreen | |
| Adam Scott | Alan Berkamn | |
| Patrick Fischler | Michael Perry | |
| Wallace Langham | Dan Green | |
| Jonathan Ames | Edward Kelly | |
| Jacquie Barnbrook | Sheila Haller | |
| Paul Darricarrere | Restaurant Manager | |
| Terry Scannell | Kip | |
| Matt Hoey | Charley | |
| Jobi Graham | Tall Guy | |
| B.J. Hendricks | Burly Guy | |
| Nathan Hartley | Teenage Kid | |
| Floyd Van Buskirk | Middle Aged Gentleman | |
| Sandy Martin | Female Hotel Worker | |
| Wendy Worthington | Oregon Woman | |
| Danica Sheridan | Wisconsin Woman | |
| Casey Wilson | Charity |
Cameo
| Bill Saluga | Bill Saluga | |
| Gary Coleman | Gary Coleman | |
| Michael Winslow | Michael Winslow | |
| Jack Carter | Jack Carter |
Supporting
| Julie Shimer | L.A. Benefit Producer | |
| Stacey Travis | Cindy Crown | |
| Jill Regan | Cincinnati TV Coordinator | |
| David Nunn | Cincinnati TV Producer | |
| Bill Rochon | Cincinnati TV Engineer | |
| David Higgins | Mark Simpson | |
| Ming Lo | Doctor | |
| Kimberly A. Scott | Nurse | |
| Sheila Gray Robinson | Cincinnati Anchor | |
| Robert Lewis Williams | Cincinnati Anchor | |
| Daniel Leo Carroll | Cincinnati Anchor | |
| Max Williams | Flower Delivery Guy | |
| Dale Waddington Horowitz | Sleeping Woman |
Cameo
| Martha Stewart | Herself | |
| Damien Fahey | Himself | |
| Conan O’Brien | Himself | |
| Jon Stewart | Himself | |
| David Blaine | Himself | |
| Regis Philbin | Himself | |
| Kelly Ripa | Herself | |
| George Takei | Himself | |
| Mary Hart | Herself | |
| Jay Leno | Jay Leno | |
| Tom Arnold | Tom Arnold |
Supporting
| Don Most | Tonight Show Producer | |
| Shane Johnson | Las Vegas Producer | |
| Amy Jo Traicoff | Las Vegas Woman | |
| Melissa Dawn Stone | Las Vegas Wife | |
| Dave Attell | Las Vegas Husband | |
| Matthew Gray Gubler | Russell | |
| Marni McFair | Doctor in Audience | |
| Mary Jo Burger | Audience Member | |
| Norman O'Neil | Audience Member |
Production and Technical Credits
| Sean McGinly | Director | |
| Tom Hanks | Producer | |
| Gary Goetzman | Producer | |
| Steven Shareshian | Executive Producer | |
| Marvin Acuna | Executive Producer | |
| Tak Fujimoto | Director of Photography | |
| Myron Kerstein | Editor | |
| Blake Neely | Composer | |
| Ginger Sledge | Co-Producer | |
| Jeanne McCarthy | Casting Director | |
| Vincent M. Palmo Jr. | Assistant Director | |
| Ginger Sledge | Unit Production Manager | |
| Gary Frutkoff | Production Designer | |
| Tristan P. Bourne | Art Director | |
| Linda Sutton-Doll | Set Decorator | |
| Radha Metha | Set Decorator (Additional Photography) | |
| Robbie Greenberg | Additional Photography | |
| Johnetta Boone | Costume Designer | |
| Brent White | Additional Editor (Additional Photography) | |
| Jose Antonio Garcia | Sound Mixer | |
| Bob Eber | Sound Mixer (Additional Photography) | |
| Steve Pederson | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Brad Sherman | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Alan Robert Murray | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| Jason King | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Steve Mann | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Bruce Tanis | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Dave Arnold | Supervising Dialogue Editor | |
| Gaston Biraben | Dialogue Editor | |
| Lucy Coldsnow-Smith* | Dialogue Editor | |
| Peter Myles | Music Editor | |
| Andrew Silver | Music Editor | |
| William Corso | Make up | |
| Cheryl Nick | Make up | |
| Deva Anderson | Music Supervisor | |
| Lindsay Fellows | Music Supervisor | |
| Nicole Abellera | Additional Casting |
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.