The Guardian (2006)
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $55,011,732 | Details |
| International Box Office | $39,961,808 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $94,973,540 | |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $54,287,494 | |
| Total | $54,287,494 | |
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
Legendary Rescue Swimmer Ben Randall becomes the sole survivor of a deadly crash at the height of a massive storm. In the wake of the accident, he is sent against his will to teach at "A" School - the elite training program that turns arrogant young recruits into the best and bravest of Rescue Swimmers. Reeling with grief and regret, Ben throws himself into teaching the only way he knows how, turning the entire program upside down with his unconventional, out-of-the-box training methods. But Ben understands exactly what's at stake - he knows that his students will one day have to make tough decisions between who dies and who lives. When he knocks heads with the cocky swimming champ, Jake Fischer, Ben sees someone with what it takes to be the best of the best - if only he can combine his raw talent with the heart and dedication necessary and avoid the mistakes that Ben himself has made. Heading out on his first treacherous mission to the fierce, turbulent waters of Alaska's Bering Sea, Jake will have to put all that he’s learned into action as he discovers just what it means to truly risk everything.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $18,006,064 (32.7% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.06 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 57.9% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $70,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.4 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 3,241 opening theaters/3,241 max. theaters, 5.4 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $100,369,911 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | September 29th, 2006 (Wide) by Walt Disney |
| Video Release: | January 23rd, 2007 by Walt Disney Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for intense sequences of action/peril, brief strong language and some sensuality |
| Running Time: | 139 minutes |
| Plot point: | Car Accident, Death of a Mentor, Lone Survivor, Plane Crash, Search and Rescue, Survivor Guilt |
| Subgenre: | Action Adventure |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Action |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Touchstone Pictures, Beacon Pictures, Contrafilm, Firm Films |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2006 | 2 | $18,006,064 | 3,241 | $5,556 | $18,006,064 | 1 | |
| Oct 6, 2006 | 5 | $9,568,092 | -47% | 3,241 | $2,952 | $32,319,809 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2006 | 7 | $5,866,998 | -39% | 3,044 | $1,927 | $41,132,922 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2006 | 11 | $3,649,384 | -38% | 2,558 | $1,427 | $46,557,099 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2006 | 11 | $2,376,416 | -35% | 1,973 | $1,204 | $49,944,702 | 5 |
| Nov 3, 2006 | 13 | $1,634,107 | -31% | 1,274 | $1,283 | $52,281,919 | 6 |
| Nov 10, 2006 | 18 | $784,487 | -52% | 626 | $1,253 | $53,568,333 | 7 |
| Nov 17, 2006 | 26 | $225,367 | -71% | 292 | $772 | $53,996,574 | 8 |
| Nov 24, 2006 | 27 | $232,292 | +3% | 332 | $700 | $54,343,887 | 9 |
| Dec 1, 2006 | 25 | $150,397 | -35% | 314 | $479 | $54,567,828 | 10 |
| Dec 8, 2006 | 30 | $97,252 | -35% | 244 | $399 | $54,718,247 | 11 |
| Dec 15, 2006 | 39 | $53,822 | -45% | 168 | $320 | $54,809,203 | 12 |
| Dec 22, 2006 | 43 | $25,491 | -53% | 101 | $252 | $54,867,317 | 13 |
| Dec 29, 2006 | 40 | $51,157 | +101% | 95 | $538 | $54,968,470 | 14 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2006 | 2 | $5,600,000 | 3,241 | $1,728 | $5,600,000 | 1 | ||
| Sep 30, 2006 | 2 | $7,800,000 | +39% | 3,241 | $2,407 | $13,400,000 | 2 | |
| Oct 1, 2006 | 2 | $4,599,906 | -41% | 3,241 | $1,419 | $18,006,064 | 3 | |
| Oct 2, 2006 | 2 | $1,350,640 | -71% | 3,241 | $417 | $19,356,704 | 4 | |
| Oct 3, 2006 | 1 | $1,210,761 | -10% | 3,241 | $374 | $20,567,465 | 5 | |
| Oct 4, 2006 | 1 | $1,104,065 | -9% | 3,241 | $341 | $21,671,530 | 6 | |
| Oct 5, 2006 | 1 | $1,080,187 | -2% | 3,241 | $333 | $22,751,717 | 7 | |
| Oct 6, 2006 | 5 | $2,942,020 | +172% | -47% | 3,241 | $908 | $25,693,737 | 8 |
| Oct 7, 2006 | 5 | $4,131,024 | +40% | -47% | 3,241 | $1,275 | $29,824,761 | 9 |
| Oct 8, 2006 | 5 | $2,495,048 | -40% | -46% | 3,241 | $770 | $32,319,809 | 10 |
| Oct 9, 2006 | 5 | $1,056,082 | -58% | -22% | 3,241 | $326 | $33,375,891 | 11 |
| Oct 10, 2006 | 4 | $629,075 | -40% | -48% | 3,241 | $194 | $34,004,966 | 12 |
| Oct 11, 2006 | 4 | $615,632 | -2% | -44% | 3,241 | $190 | $34,620,598 | 13 |
| Oct 12, 2006 | 4 | $645,326 | +5% | -40% | 3,241 | $199 | $35,265,924 | 14 |
| Oct 13, 2006 | 7 | $1,756,231 | +172% | -40% | 3,044 | $577 | $37,022,155 | 15 |
| Oct 14, 2006 | 7 | $2,612,403 | +49% | -37% | 3,044 | $858 | $39,634,558 | 16 |
| Oct 15, 2006 | 7 | $1,498,364 | -43% | -40% | 3,044 | $492 | $41,132,922 | 17 |
| Oct 16, 2006 | 7 | $429,645 | -71% | -59% | 3,044 | $141 | $41,562,567 | 18 |
| Oct 17, 2006 | 6 | $471,488 | +10% | -25% | 3,044 | $155 | $42,034,055 | 19 |
| Oct 18, 2006 | 6 | $424,918 | -10% | -31% | 3,044 | $140 | $42,458,973 | 20 |
| Oct 19, 2006 | 6 | $448,742 | +6% | -30% | 3,044 | $147 | $42,907,715 | 21 |
| Oct 23, 2006 | 10 | $250,099 | -42% | 2,558 | $98 | $46,807,000 | 25 | |
| Oct 24, 2006 | 10 | $257,142 | +3% | -45% | 2,558 | $101 | $47,062,000 | 26 |
| Oct 25, 2006 | 10 | $240,993 | -6% | -43% | 2,558 | $94 | $47,305,333 | 27 |
| Oct 26, 2006 | 9 | $262,953 | +9% | -41% | 2,558 | $103 | $47,568,286 | 28 |
| Oct 27, 2006 | 11 | $721,450 | +174% | 2,558 | $282 | $48,289,736 | 29 | |
| Oct 28, 2006 | 10 | $1,082,562 | +50% | 2,558 | $423 | $49,372,298 | 30 | |
| Oct 29, 2006 | 11 | $572,404 | -47% | 2,558 | $224 | $49,944,702 | 31 | |
| Nov 3, 2006 | - | $511,897 | -29% | 1,274 | $402 | $51,159,709 | 36 | |
| Nov 4, 2006 | - | $765,947 | +50% | -29% | 1,274 | $601 | $51,925,656 | 37 |
| Dec 25, 2006 | 45 | $6,766 | 101 | $67 | $54,874,083 | 88 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2006 | 2 | $22,751,717 | 3,241 | $7,020 | $22,751,717 | 1 | |
| Oct 6, 2006 | 5 | $12,514,207 | -45% | 3,241 | $3,861 | $35,265,924 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2006 | 7 | $7,641,791 | -39% | 3,044 | $2,510 | $42,907,715 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2006 | 11 | $4,660,571 | -39% | 2,558 | $1,822 | $47,568,286 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2006 | 11 | $3,079,526 | -34% | 1,973 | $1,561 | $50,647,812 | 5 |
| Nov 3, 2006 | 13 | $2,136,034 | -31% | 1,274 | $1,677 | $52,783,846 | 6 |
| Nov 10, 2006 | 18 | $987,361 | -54% | 626 | $1,577 | $53,771,207 | 7 |
| Nov 17, 2006 | 30 | $340,388 | -66% | 292 | $1,166 | $54,111,595 | 8 |
| Nov 24, 2006 | 26 | $305,836 | -10% | 332 | $921 | $54,417,431 | 9 |
| Dec 1, 2006 | 26 | $203,564 | -33% | 314 | $648 | $54,620,995 | 10 |
| Dec 8, 2006 | 32 | $134,386 | -34% | 244 | $551 | $54,755,381 | 11 |
| Dec 15, 2006 | 41 | $86,445 | -36% | 168 | $515 | $54,841,826 | 12 |
| Dec 22, 2006 | 44 | $75,487 | -13% | 101 | $747 | $54,917,313 | 13 |
| Dec 29, 2006 | 41 | $94,419 | +25% | 95 | $994 | $55,011,732 | 14 |
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
Legendary Rescue Swimmer Ben Randall becomes the sole survivor of a deadly crash at the height of a massive storm. In the wake of the accident, he is sent against his will to teach at "A" School - the elite training program that turns arrogant young recruits into the best and bravest of Rescue Swimmers. Reeling with grief and regret, Ben throws himself into teaching the only way he knows how, turning the entire program upside down with his unconventional, out-of-the-box training methods. But Ben understands exactly what's at stake - he knows that his students will one day have to make tough decisions between who dies and who lives. When he knocks heads with the cocky swimming champ, Jake Fischer, Ben sees someone with what it takes to be the best of the best - if only he can combine his raw talent with the heart and dedication necessary and avoid the mistakes that Ben himself has made. Heading out on his first treacherous mission to the fierce, turbulent waters of Alaska's Bering Sea, Jake will have to put all that he’s learned into action as he discovers just what it means to truly risk everything.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $18,006,064 (32.7% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.06 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 57.9% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $70,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.4 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 3,241 opening theaters/3,241 max. theaters, 5.4 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $100,369,911 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | September 29th, 2006 (Wide) by Walt Disney |
| Video Release: | January 23rd, 2007 by Walt Disney Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for intense sequences of action/peril, brief strong language and some sensuality |
| Running Time: | 139 minutes |
| Plot point: | Car Accident, Death of a Mentor, Lone Survivor, Plane Crash, Search and Rescue, Survivor Guilt |
| Subgenre: | Action Adventure |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Action |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Touchstone Pictures, Beacon Pictures, Contrafilm, Firm Films |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2006 | 2 | $18,006,064 | 3,241 | $5,556 | $18,006,064 | 1 | |
| Oct 6, 2006 | 5 | $9,568,092 | -47% | 3,241 | $2,952 | $32,319,809 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2006 | 7 | $5,866,998 | -39% | 3,044 | $1,927 | $41,132,922 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2006 | 11 | $3,649,384 | -38% | 2,558 | $1,427 | $46,557,099 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2006 | 11 | $2,376,416 | -35% | 1,973 | $1,204 | $49,944,702 | 5 |
| Nov 3, 2006 | 13 | $1,634,107 | -31% | 1,274 | $1,283 | $52,281,919 | 6 |
| Nov 10, 2006 | 18 | $784,487 | -52% | 626 | $1,253 | $53,568,333 | 7 |
| Nov 17, 2006 | 26 | $225,367 | -71% | 292 | $772 | $53,996,574 | 8 |
| Nov 24, 2006 | 27 | $232,292 | +3% | 332 | $700 | $54,343,887 | 9 |
| Dec 1, 2006 | 25 | $150,397 | -35% | 314 | $479 | $54,567,828 | 10 |
| Dec 8, 2006 | 30 | $97,252 | -35% | 244 | $399 | $54,718,247 | 11 |
| Dec 15, 2006 | 39 | $53,822 | -45% | 168 | $320 | $54,809,203 | 12 |
| Dec 22, 2006 | 43 | $25,491 | -53% | 101 | $252 | $54,867,317 | 13 |
| Dec 29, 2006 | 40 | $51,157 | +101% | 95 | $538 | $54,968,470 | 14 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2006 | 2 | $5,600,000 | 3,241 | $1,728 | $5,600,000 | 1 | ||
| Sep 30, 2006 | 2 | $7,800,000 | +39% | 3,241 | $2,407 | $13,400,000 | 2 | |
| Oct 1, 2006 | 2 | $4,599,906 | -41% | 3,241 | $1,419 | $18,006,064 | 3 | |
| Oct 2, 2006 | 2 | $1,350,640 | -71% | 3,241 | $417 | $19,356,704 | 4 | |
| Oct 3, 2006 | 1 | $1,210,761 | -10% | 3,241 | $374 | $20,567,465 | 5 | |
| Oct 4, 2006 | 1 | $1,104,065 | -9% | 3,241 | $341 | $21,671,530 | 6 | |
| Oct 5, 2006 | 1 | $1,080,187 | -2% | 3,241 | $333 | $22,751,717 | 7 | |
| Oct 6, 2006 | 5 | $2,942,020 | +172% | -47% | 3,241 | $908 | $25,693,737 | 8 |
| Oct 7, 2006 | 5 | $4,131,024 | +40% | -47% | 3,241 | $1,275 | $29,824,761 | 9 |
| Oct 8, 2006 | 5 | $2,495,048 | -40% | -46% | 3,241 | $770 | $32,319,809 | 10 |
| Oct 9, 2006 | 5 | $1,056,082 | -58% | -22% | 3,241 | $326 | $33,375,891 | 11 |
| Oct 10, 2006 | 4 | $629,075 | -40% | -48% | 3,241 | $194 | $34,004,966 | 12 |
| Oct 11, 2006 | 4 | $615,632 | -2% | -44% | 3,241 | $190 | $34,620,598 | 13 |
| Oct 12, 2006 | 4 | $645,326 | +5% | -40% | 3,241 | $199 | $35,265,924 | 14 |
| Oct 13, 2006 | 7 | $1,756,231 | +172% | -40% | 3,044 | $577 | $37,022,155 | 15 |
| Oct 14, 2006 | 7 | $2,612,403 | +49% | -37% | 3,044 | $858 | $39,634,558 | 16 |
| Oct 15, 2006 | 7 | $1,498,364 | -43% | -40% | 3,044 | $492 | $41,132,922 | 17 |
| Oct 16, 2006 | 7 | $429,645 | -71% | -59% | 3,044 | $141 | $41,562,567 | 18 |
| Oct 17, 2006 | 6 | $471,488 | +10% | -25% | 3,044 | $155 | $42,034,055 | 19 |
| Oct 18, 2006 | 6 | $424,918 | -10% | -31% | 3,044 | $140 | $42,458,973 | 20 |
| Oct 19, 2006 | 6 | $448,742 | +6% | -30% | 3,044 | $147 | $42,907,715 | 21 |
| Oct 23, 2006 | 10 | $250,099 | -42% | 2,558 | $98 | $46,807,000 | 25 | |
| Oct 24, 2006 | 10 | $257,142 | +3% | -45% | 2,558 | $101 | $47,062,000 | 26 |
| Oct 25, 2006 | 10 | $240,993 | -6% | -43% | 2,558 | $94 | $47,305,333 | 27 |
| Oct 26, 2006 | 9 | $262,953 | +9% | -41% | 2,558 | $103 | $47,568,286 | 28 |
| Oct 27, 2006 | 11 | $721,450 | +174% | 2,558 | $282 | $48,289,736 | 29 | |
| Oct 28, 2006 | 10 | $1,082,562 | +50% | 2,558 | $423 | $49,372,298 | 30 | |
| Oct 29, 2006 | 11 | $572,404 | -47% | 2,558 | $224 | $49,944,702 | 31 | |
| Nov 3, 2006 | - | $511,897 | -29% | 1,274 | $402 | $51,159,709 | 36 | |
| Nov 4, 2006 | - | $765,947 | +50% | -29% | 1,274 | $601 | $51,925,656 | 37 |
| Dec 25, 2006 | 45 | $6,766 | 101 | $67 | $54,874,083 | 88 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2006 | 2 | $22,751,717 | 3,241 | $7,020 | $22,751,717 | 1 | |
| Oct 6, 2006 | 5 | $12,514,207 | -45% | 3,241 | $3,861 | $35,265,924 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2006 | 7 | $7,641,791 | -39% | 3,044 | $2,510 | $42,907,715 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2006 | 11 | $4,660,571 | -39% | 2,558 | $1,822 | $47,568,286 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2006 | 11 | $3,079,526 | -34% | 1,973 | $1,561 | $50,647,812 | 5 |
| Nov 3, 2006 | 13 | $2,136,034 | -31% | 1,274 | $1,677 | $52,783,846 | 6 |
| Nov 10, 2006 | 18 | $987,361 | -54% | 626 | $1,577 | $53,771,207 | 7 |
| Nov 17, 2006 | 30 | $340,388 | -66% | 292 | $1,166 | $54,111,595 | 8 |
| Nov 24, 2006 | 26 | $305,836 | -10% | 332 | $921 | $54,417,431 | 9 |
| Dec 1, 2006 | 26 | $203,564 | -33% | 314 | $648 | $54,620,995 | 10 |
| Dec 8, 2006 | 32 | $134,386 | -34% | 244 | $551 | $54,755,381 | 11 |
| Dec 15, 2006 | 41 | $86,445 | -36% | 168 | $515 | $54,841,826 | 12 |
| Dec 22, 2006 | 44 | $75,487 | -13% | 101 | $747 | $54,917,313 | 13 |
| Dec 29, 2006 | 41 | $94,419 | +25% | 95 | $994 | $55,011,732 | 14 |
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.