The Guest (2014)

The Guest poster
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $369,911Details
International Box Office $1,737,140Details
Worldwide Box Office $2,107,051
Domestic Physical Disc Sales
DVD Sales (estimated) $2,321,191
Blu-ray Sales (estimated) $994,669
Total $3,315,860
OpusData ID: 210450100 More info...
Further financial details...

Synopsis

A soldier introduces himself to the Peterson family, claiming to be a friend of their son who died in action. After the young man is welcomed into their home, a series of accidental deaths seem to be connected to his presence.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$84,527 (22.9% of total gross)
Legs:4.38 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:17.6% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:19 opening theaters/53 max. theaters, 1.5 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $541,513

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: September 17th, 2014 (Limited) by Picturehouse
International Releases: April 10th, 2015 (Wide) (Spain)
July 23rd, 2015 (Limited) (New Zealand)
April 1st, 2016 (Wide) (China)
June 27th, 2024 (Limited) (Australia)
... Show all releases
Video Release: January 6th, 2015 by Universal Home Entertainment
MPA Rating: R for strong violence, language, some drug use and a scene of sexuality.
(Rating bulletin 2331, 7/16/2014)
Running Time: 99 minutes
Plot point: Dysfunctional Family, Returning Soldiers, Single Parent
Release detail: Early / Simultaneous Video-on-Demand release
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Thriller/Suspense
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Snoot Entertainment, Han Way Films
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 19, 2014 39 $84,527   19 $4,449   $114,104 1
Oct 3, 2014 68 $9,160   8 $1,145   $321,954 3
Oct 10, 2014 47 $47,957 +424% 53 $905   $369,911 4

Top International Territories

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens/Theaters
Maximum
Screens/Theaters
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Australia 6/27/2024 $420 1 1 1 $1,396 7/1/2024
China 4/1/2016 $400,000 5,342 5,342 5,342 $587,873 10/19/2018
New Zealand 7/23/2015 $2,530 4 10 50 $10,524 9/14/2015
Spain 4/10/2015 $2,377 4 4 5 $2,780 11/27/2018
  
Rest of World $1,134,567
  
International Total $1,737,140 7/1/2024

Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.

Leading

Dan Stevens    David

Supporting

Maika Monroe    Anna Peterson
Leland Orser    Spencer Peterson
Sheila Kelley    Laura Peterson
Brendan Meyer    Luke Peterson
Lance Reddick    Major Carver
Chase Williamson    Zeke

Production and Technical Credits

Adam Wingard    Director
Simon Barrett    Screenwriter
Keith Calder    Producer
Jessica Calder    Producer
Simon Barrett    Executive Producer
Bruce Wayne Gillies    Co-Producer
Chris Harding    Co-Producer
Robby Baumgartner    Director of Photography
Thomas S. Hammock    Production Designer
Jonathan McHugh    Music Supervisor
Steve Moore    Composer
Kathleen Detoro    Costume Designer
Nicole Daniels    Casting Director
Courtney Bright    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 soldier introduces himself to the Peterson family, claiming to be a friend of their son who died in action. After the young man is welcomed into their home, a series of accidental deaths seem to be connected to his presence.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$84,527 (22.9% of total gross)
Legs:4.38 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:17.6% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:19 opening theaters/53 max. theaters, 1.5 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $541,513

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: September 17th, 2014 (Limited) by Picturehouse
International Releases: April 10th, 2015 (Wide) (Spain)
July 23rd, 2015 (Limited) (New Zealand)
April 1st, 2016 (Wide) (China)
June 27th, 2024 (Limited) (Australia)
... Show all releases
Video Release: January 6th, 2015 by Universal Home Entertainment
MPA Rating: R for strong violence, language, some drug use and a scene of sexuality.
(Rating bulletin 2331, 7/16/2014)
Running Time: 99 minutes
Plot point: Dysfunctional Family, Returning Soldiers, Single Parent
Release detail: Early / Simultaneous Video-on-Demand release
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Thriller/Suspense
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Snoot Entertainment, Han Way Films
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 19, 2014 39 $84,527   19 $4,449   $114,104 1
Oct 3, 2014 68 $9,160   8 $1,145   $321,954 3
Oct 10, 2014 47 $47,957 +424% 53 $905   $369,911 4

Top International Territories

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens/Theaters
Maximum
Screens/Theaters
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Australia 6/27/2024 $420 1 1 1 $1,396 7/1/2024
China 4/1/2016 $400,000 5,342 5,342 5,342 $587,873 10/19/2018
New Zealand 7/23/2015 $2,530 4 10 50 $10,524 9/14/2015
Spain 4/10/2015 $2,377 4 4 5 $2,780 11/27/2018
  
Rest of World $1,134,567
  
International Total $1,737,140 7/1/2024

Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.

Leading

Dan Stevens    David

Supporting

Maika Monroe    Anna Peterson
Leland Orser    Spencer Peterson
Sheila Kelley    Laura Peterson
Brendan Meyer    Luke Peterson
Lance Reddick    Major Carver
Chase Williamson    Zeke

Production and Technical Credits

Adam Wingard    Director
Simon Barrett    Screenwriter
Keith Calder    Producer
Jessica Calder    Producer
Simon Barrett    Executive Producer
Bruce Wayne Gillies    Co-Producer
Chris Harding    Co-Producer
Robby Baumgartner    Director of Photography
Thomas S. Hammock    Production Designer
Jonathan McHugh    Music Supervisor
Steve Moore    Composer
Kathleen Detoro    Costume Designer
Nicole Daniels    Casting Director
Courtney Bright    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.