Happy Valley (2014)
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $23,868 | Details |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $1,343,949 | |
| Total | $1,343,949 | |
| OpusData ID: 217660100 More info... | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
HAPPY VALLEY takes an unflinching look at an iconic American institution in the wake of unthinkable scandal. Nestled in the idyllic area known as Happy Valley lies the town of State College, home of Penn State University. For over 40 years, Joe Paterno was the celebrated head coach of the school's storied football team. Lauded not only for his program's success on the field, but also for students’ achievements in the classroom, Paterno was a revered figure in a town where team loyalty approached nationalistic fervor. Then in November 2011, everything changed when longtime assistant coach Jerry Sandusky was charged with 40 counts of child sex abuse, setting off a firestorm of accusations about who failed to protect the children of Happy Valley. Filmed over the course of the year after Sandusky’s arrest as key players agreed to share their stories, HAPPY VALLEY deconstructs the story we think we know to uncover a much more complicated and tragic tale. Director Bar-creates an indelible portrait of a wounded community and an engrossing investigation into the role big time football played in both the crimes and their aftermath.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $9,047 (37.9% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.64 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 4 opening theaters/4 max. theaters, 3.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $34,935 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | November 19th, 2014 (Limited) by Music Box Films |
| Video Release: | March 10th, 2015 by Warner Home Video |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 98 minutes |
| Plot point: | Child Abuse, Cover Up, Football, Sex Crimes |
| Social setting: | College Sports |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Asylum Entertainment, Passion Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2014 | 58 | $9,047 | 4 | $2,262 | $9,961 | 1 | |
| Nov 28, 2014 | 69 | $3,151 | -65% | 4 | $788 | $15,585 | 2 |
| Dec 5, 2014 | 77 | $2,397 | -24% | 4 | $599 | $20,093 | 3 |
| Dec 12, 2014 | 69 | $1,826 | -24% | 3 | $609 | $22,710 | 4 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2014 | 89 | $914 | 1 | $914 | $914 | 1 | |
| Nov 21, 2014 | 59 | $11,520 | +1,160% | 4 | $2,880 | $12,434 | 2 |
| Nov 28, 2014 | 72 | $5,262 | -54% | 4 | $1,316 | $17,696 | 3 |
| Dec 5, 2014 | 80 | $3,188 | -39% | 4 | $797 | $20,884 | 4 |
| Dec 12, 2014 | 74 | $2,984 | -6% | 3 | $995 | $23,868 | 5 |
Interviewee
| Matt Sandusky | Himself | |
| Jay Paterno | Himself | |
| Suzanne Paterno | Herself |
Production and Technical Credits
| Amir Bar-Lev | Director | |
| John Battsek | Producer | |
| Ken Dornstein | Producer | |
| Jonathan Koch | Producer | |
| Steve Michaels | Producer | |
| Molly Thompson | Executive Producer | |
| Robert DeBitetto | Executive Producer | |
| David McKillop | Executive Producer | |
| Ezekiel Morgan | Co-Producer | |
| H. Scott Salinas | Composer | |
| Dan Swietlik | Editor | |
| David Zieff | Editor | |
| Brian Funck | Editor | |
| Sean Kirby | Cinematographer | |
| Nelson Hume | Cinematographer |
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
HAPPY VALLEY takes an unflinching look at an iconic American institution in the wake of unthinkable scandal. Nestled in the idyllic area known as Happy Valley lies the town of State College, home of Penn State University. For over 40 years, Joe Paterno was the celebrated head coach of the school's storied football team. Lauded not only for his program's success on the field, but also for students’ achievements in the classroom, Paterno was a revered figure in a town where team loyalty approached nationalistic fervor. Then in November 2011, everything changed when longtime assistant coach Jerry Sandusky was charged with 40 counts of child sex abuse, setting off a firestorm of accusations about who failed to protect the children of Happy Valley. Filmed over the course of the year after Sandusky’s arrest as key players agreed to share their stories, HAPPY VALLEY deconstructs the story we think we know to uncover a much more complicated and tragic tale. Director Bar-creates an indelible portrait of a wounded community and an engrossing investigation into the role big time football played in both the crimes and their aftermath.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $9,047 (37.9% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.64 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 4 opening theaters/4 max. theaters, 3.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $34,935 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | November 19th, 2014 (Limited) by Music Box Films |
| Video Release: | March 10th, 2015 by Warner Home Video |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 98 minutes |
| Plot point: | Child Abuse, Cover Up, Football, Sex Crimes |
| Social setting: | College Sports |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Asylum Entertainment, Passion Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2014 | 58 | $9,047 | 4 | $2,262 | $9,961 | 1 | |
| Nov 28, 2014 | 69 | $3,151 | -65% | 4 | $788 | $15,585 | 2 |
| Dec 5, 2014 | 77 | $2,397 | -24% | 4 | $599 | $20,093 | 3 |
| Dec 12, 2014 | 69 | $1,826 | -24% | 3 | $609 | $22,710 | 4 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2014 | 89 | $914 | 1 | $914 | $914 | 1 | |
| Nov 21, 2014 | 59 | $11,520 | +1,160% | 4 | $2,880 | $12,434 | 2 |
| Nov 28, 2014 | 72 | $5,262 | -54% | 4 | $1,316 | $17,696 | 3 |
| Dec 5, 2014 | 80 | $3,188 | -39% | 4 | $797 | $20,884 | 4 |
| Dec 12, 2014 | 74 | $2,984 | -6% | 3 | $995 | $23,868 | 5 |
Interviewee
| Matt Sandusky | Himself | |
| Jay Paterno | Himself | |
| Suzanne Paterno | Herself |
Production and Technical Credits
| Amir Bar-Lev | Director | |
| John Battsek | Producer | |
| Ken Dornstein | Producer | |
| Jonathan Koch | Producer | |
| Steve Michaels | Producer | |
| Molly Thompson | Executive Producer | |
| Robert DeBitetto | Executive Producer | |
| David McKillop | Executive Producer | |
| Ezekiel Morgan | Co-Producer | |
| H. Scott Salinas | Composer | |
| Dan Swietlik | Editor | |
| David Zieff | Editor | |
| Brian Funck | Editor | |
| Sean Kirby | Cinematographer | |
| Nelson Hume | Cinematographer |
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.