Hell and Back Again (2011)

Hell and Back Again poster
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $40,634Details
International Box Office $111,664Details
Worldwide Box Office $152,298
OpusData ID: 164770100
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Synopsis

From his embed with US Marines Echo Company in Afghanistan, photojournalist and filmmaker Danfung Dennis reveals the devastating impact a Taliban machine-gun bullet has on the life of 25-year-old Sergeant Nathan Harris. The film transitions from war reportage to an intimate portrait of one man's personal struggle at home in North Carolina, where Harris confronts the physical and emotional difficulties of re-adjusting to civilian life with the love and support of his wife, Ashley.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$3,413 (8.4% of total gross)
Legs:8.17 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:26.7% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:1 opening theaters/4 max. theaters, 6.3 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $57,918

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 14,901-15,000) 14,958 $40,634
All Time International Box Office (Rank 19,401-19,500) 19,450 $111,664
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 24,501-24,600) 24,521 $152,298
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 6,101-6,200) 6,196 $40,634

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: October 5th, 2011 (Limited) by Docurama
Video Release: January 24th, 2012 by Docurama Video
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 88 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Jacob’s Ladder
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Keywords: War, Afghanistan War, Returning Soldiers, PTSD
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Documentary
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Factual
Production/Financing Companies: Impact Pictures, Thought Engine, Sabotage Films, Channel 4, BRITDOC Foundations
Production Countries: United States, United Kingdom
Languages: English, Pashtu

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 14,901-15,000) 14,958 $40,634
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 14,201-14,300) 14,224 $57,918
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 13,801-13,900) 13,891 $40,634
Top-grossing movies at the domestic box office first released in 2011 (Rank 401-500) 421 $40,634
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 6,101-6,200) 6,196 $40,634
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 6,101-6,200) 6,195 $57,918
Top 2011 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 245 $40,634
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,065 $40,634
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 13,201-13,300) 13,281 $40,634
All Time Domestic Box Office for Factual Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,346 $40,634
All Time Domestic Box Office for Documentary Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,257 $40,634
All Time Domestic Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 2,901-3,000) 2,996 $40,634

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 7, 2011 93 $3,413   1 $3,413   $4,809 1
Oct 14, 2011 105 $3,597 +5% 2 $1,799   $11,057 2
Oct 21, 2011 108 $2,326 -35% 2 $1,163   $15,890 3
Oct 28, 2011 104 $1,574 -32% 2 $787   $19,137 4
Nov 4, 2011 94 $2,607 +66% 2 $1,304   $22,504 5
Nov 11, 2011 104 $775 -70% 1 $775   $24,712 6
Nov 18, 2011 79 $4,974 +542% 3 $1,658   $29,686 7
Dec 2, 2011 88 $1,300   1 $1,300   $32,460 9
Dec 9, 2011 106 $401 -69% 1 $401   $34,292 10
Dec 16, 2011 98 $346 -14% 1 $346   $34,637 11
Jan 6, 2012 85 $1,235   2 $618   $35,872 14
Jan 13, 2012 97 $341 -72% 1 $341   $37,209 15
Feb 3, 2012 89 $302   4 $76   $37,539 18
Feb 24, 2012 98 $628   2 $314   $39,165 21

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 7, 2011 88 $6,064   1 $6,064   $7,460 2
Oct 14, 2011 93 $6,104 +1% 2 $3,052   $13,564 3
Oct 21, 2011 97 $3,999 -34% 2 $2,000   $17,563 4
Oct 28, 2011 97 $2,334 -42% 2 $1,167   $19,897 5
Nov 4, 2011 92 $4,040 +73% 2 $2,020   $23,937 6
Nov 11, 2011 107 $775 -81% 1 $775   $24,712 7
Nov 18, 2011 80 $6,448 +732% 3 $2,149   $31,160 8
Dec 2, 2011 80 $2,731   1 $2,731   $33,891 10
Dec 9, 2011 100 $401 -85% 1 $401   $34,292 11
Jan 6, 2012 82 $2,230   2 $1,115   $36,868 15
Jan 13, 2012 98 $369 -83% 1 $369   $37,237 16
Feb 24, 2012 100 $843   2 $422   $39,380 22
Mar 30, 2012 91 $1,254   1 $1,254   $40,634 26

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 at a cost. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.

Documentary Subject(s)

Sergeant Nathan Harris    Himself

Interviewee(s)

Ashley Harris    Herself
Lieutenant Colonel Chrisian Cabaniss    Himself
Captian Eric Meador    Himself
Lieutenat Edward Hubbard    Himself
Chaplain Terry Roberts    Himself
Staff Sereant Doug Webb    Himself
Lieutenant Commander Robert Gaines    Himself
Lieutenant Commander Matthew Swibe    Himself
Sergeant Chris MacDonanld    Himself

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

Production and Technical Credits

Danfung Dennis    Director
Dan Cogan    Executive Producer
Karol Martesko-Fenster    Executive Producer
Gernot Schaffler    Executive Producer
Thomas Brunner    Executive Producer
Michael Lerner    Producer
Martin Herring    Producer
Maxyne Franklin    Executive Producer
Danfung Dennis    Cinematographer
Fiona Otway    Editor
J. Ralph    Composer

2012 Awards Season: Oscar Highlight: Best Feature-Length Documentary

February 9th, 2012

With our annual Oscar Prediction contest underway, now is the best time to look at the nominees and try and figure out who the favorites are and which films should just feel honored to be nominated. Today we look at Best Feature-Length Documentary, which is about as competitive as Best Animated Feature Film, for the same reasons. The two films I thought were most likely to win, Bill Cunningham New York and Project Nim, weren't even nominated. There are still favorites and long shots, but there should be a competitive race. More...

2012 Awards Season: Hugo and The Artist Compete for Oscar Glory

January 24th, 2012

Yesterday was one of the biggest days during Awards Season as The Oscar nominations were announced in the morning. It was a two horse race for top spot as far as the big winners are concerned. Hugo earned the most nominations with eleven, while The Artist was right behind with ten. However, one could argue The Artist is the bigger winner, as more of its nominations were in the more prestigious categories. More...

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for January 24th, 2012

January 24th, 2012

There are three first run releases of note this week, including an Awards Season player, 50/50; the latest installment in a perennial horror franchise, Paranormal Activity 3; and big budget family film, Real Steel. Of those three, 50/50 is the best and a contender for Pick of the Week. Other contenders include Godzilla: The Criterion Collection on Blu-ray and Wings on Blu-ray. However, I'm going with a late arrival: Moneyball on Blu-ray / DVD Combo Pack. More...

Per Theater Chart Goes Through Hell

October 12th, 2011

There were no films that reached the $10,000 mark on this week's per theater chart. The film that came closest was Real Steel with an average of $7,942, which is good for a wide release, but disappointing for the top film on the per theater chart. The best limited release was Munger Road with an average of $5,675 during its second week of release. This is excellent for the genre and bodes well for its home market run. As for the best new limited release, that was Hell and Back Again with just $3,413 in its lone theater. It's hard to put a good spin on that result. More...

Limited Releases and Going to Hell and Back

October 7th, 2011

There are quite a few releases on this week's list that are opening with stronger buzz than the average limited release manages. However, none of the higher profile films are earning better than average reviews. Maybe one of them will be able to ride the buzz to a strong opening weekend before word-of-mouth catches up to them, but there's also a chance none of them will attract a sizable audience over the weekend. There are two films earning perfect review at the moment, Hell and Back Again and Flying Monsters 3D, but that might not be enough for either to find an audience, since they are both documentaries. More...


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Synopsis

From his embed with US Marines Echo Company in Afghanistan, photojournalist and filmmaker Danfung Dennis reveals the devastating impact a Taliban machine-gun bullet has on the life of 25-year-old Sergeant Nathan Harris. The film transitions from war reportage to an intimate portrait of one man's personal struggle at home in North Carolina, where Harris confronts the physical and emotional difficulties of re-adjusting to civilian life with the love and support of his wife, Ashley.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$3,413 (8.4% of total gross)
Legs:8.17 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:26.7% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:1 opening theaters/4 max. theaters, 6.3 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $57,918

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 14,901-15,000) 14,958 $40,634
All Time International Box Office (Rank 19,401-19,500) 19,450 $111,664
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 24,501-24,600) 24,521 $152,298
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 6,101-6,200) 6,196 $40,634

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: October 5th, 2011 (Limited) by Docurama
Video Release: January 24th, 2012 by Docurama Video
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 88 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Jacob’s Ladder
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: War, Afghanistan War, Returning Soldiers, PTSD
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Documentary
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Factual
Production/Financing Companies: Impact Pictures, Thought Engine, Sabotage Films, Channel 4, BRITDOC Foundations
Production Countries: United States, United Kingdom
Languages: English, Pashtu

Documentary Subject(s)

Sergeant Nathan Harris    Himself

Interviewee(s)

Ashley Harris    Herself
Lieutenant Colonel Chrisian Cabaniss    Himself
Captian Eric Meador    Himself
Lieutenat Edward Hubbard    Himself
Chaplain Terry Roberts    Himself
Staff Sereant Doug Webb    Himself
Lieutenant Commander Robert Gaines    Himself
Lieutenant Commander Matthew Swibe    Himself
Sergeant Chris MacDonanld    Himself

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

Production and Technical Credits

Danfung Dennis    Director
Dan Cogan    Executive Producer
Karol Martesko-Fenster    Executive Producer
Gernot Schaffler    Executive Producer
Thomas Brunner    Executive Producer
Michael Lerner    Producer
Martin Herring    Producer
Maxyne Franklin    Executive Producer
Danfung Dennis    Cinematographer
Fiona Otway    Editor
J. Ralph    Composer

2012 Awards Season: Oscar Highlight: Best Feature-Length Documentary

February 9th, 2012

With our annual Oscar Prediction contest underway, now is the best time to look at the nominees and try and figure out who the favorites are and which films should just feel honored to be nominated. Today we look at Best Feature-Length Documentary, which is about as competitive as Best Animated Feature Film, for the same reasons. The two films I thought were most likely to win, Bill Cunningham New York and Project Nim, weren't even nominated. There are still favorites and long shots, but there should be a competitive race. More...

2012 Awards Season: Hugo and The Artist Compete for Oscar Glory

January 24th, 2012

Yesterday was one of the biggest days during Awards Season as The Oscar nominations were announced in the morning. It was a two horse race for top spot as far as the big winners are concerned. Hugo earned the most nominations with eleven, while The Artist was right behind with ten. However, one could argue The Artist is the bigger winner, as more of its nominations were in the more prestigious categories. More...

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for January 24th, 2012

January 24th, 2012

There are three first run releases of note this week, including an Awards Season player, 50/50; the latest installment in a perennial horror franchise, Paranormal Activity 3; and big budget family film, Real Steel. Of those three, 50/50 is the best and a contender for Pick of the Week. Other contenders include Godzilla: The Criterion Collection on Blu-ray and Wings on Blu-ray. However, I'm going with a late arrival: Moneyball on Blu-ray / DVD Combo Pack. More...

Per Theater Chart Goes Through Hell

October 12th, 2011

There were no films that reached the $10,000 mark on this week's per theater chart. The film that came closest was Real Steel with an average of $7,942, which is good for a wide release, but disappointing for the top film on the per theater chart. The best limited release was Munger Road with an average of $5,675 during its second week of release. This is excellent for the genre and bodes well for its home market run. As for the best new limited release, that was Hell and Back Again with just $3,413 in its lone theater. It's hard to put a good spin on that result. More...

Limited Releases and Going to Hell and Back

October 7th, 2011

There are quite a few releases on this week's list that are opening with stronger buzz than the average limited release manages. However, none of the higher profile films are earning better than average reviews. Maybe one of them will be able to ride the buzz to a strong opening weekend before word-of-mouth catches up to them, but there's also a chance none of them will attract a sizable audience over the weekend. There are two films earning perfect review at the moment, Hell and Back Again and Flying Monsters 3D, but that might not be enough for either to find an audience, since they are both documentaries. More...

Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 14,901-15,000) 14,958 $40,634
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 14,201-14,300) 14,224 $57,918
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 13,801-13,900) 13,891 $40,634
Top-grossing movies at the domestic box office first released in 2011 (Rank 401-500) 421 $40,634
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 6,101-6,200) 6,196 $40,634
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 6,101-6,200) 6,195 $57,918
Top 2011 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 245 $40,634
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,065 $40,634
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 13,201-13,300) 13,281 $40,634
All Time Domestic Box Office for Factual Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,346 $40,634
All Time Domestic Box Office for Documentary Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,257 $40,634
All Time Domestic Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 2,901-3,000) 2,996 $40,634

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 7, 2011 93 $3,413   1 $3,413   $4,809 1
Oct 14, 2011 105 $3,597 +5% 2 $1,799   $11,057 2
Oct 21, 2011 108 $2,326 -35% 2 $1,163   $15,890 3
Oct 28, 2011 104 $1,574 -32% 2 $787   $19,137 4
Nov 4, 2011 94 $2,607 +66% 2 $1,304   $22,504 5
Nov 11, 2011 104 $775 -70% 1 $775   $24,712 6
Nov 18, 2011 79 $4,974 +542% 3 $1,658   $29,686 7
Dec 2, 2011 88 $1,300   1 $1,300   $32,460 9
Dec 9, 2011 106 $401 -69% 1 $401   $34,292 10
Dec 16, 2011 98 $346 -14% 1 $346   $34,637 11
Jan 6, 2012 85 $1,235   2 $618   $35,872 14
Jan 13, 2012 97 $341 -72% 1 $341   $37,209 15
Feb 3, 2012 89 $302   4 $76   $37,539 18
Feb 24, 2012 98 $628   2 $314   $39,165 21

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 7, 2011 88 $6,064   1 $6,064   $7,460 2
Oct 14, 2011 93 $6,104 +1% 2 $3,052   $13,564 3
Oct 21, 2011 97 $3,999 -34% 2 $2,000   $17,563 4
Oct 28, 2011 97 $2,334 -42% 2 $1,167   $19,897 5
Nov 4, 2011 92 $4,040 +73% 2 $2,020   $23,937 6
Nov 11, 2011 107 $775 -81% 1 $775   $24,712 7
Nov 18, 2011 80 $6,448 +732% 3 $2,149   $31,160 8
Dec 2, 2011 80 $2,731   1 $2,731   $33,891 10
Dec 9, 2011 100 $401 -85% 1 $401   $34,292 11
Jan 6, 2012 82 $2,230   2 $1,115   $36,868 15
Jan 13, 2012 98 $369 -83% 1 $369   $37,237 16
Feb 24, 2012 100 $843   2 $422   $39,380 22
Mar 30, 2012 91 $1,254   1 $1,254   $40,634 26

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 19,401-19,500) 19,450 $111,664
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 18,001-18,100) 18,020 $111,664
All Time International Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,983 $111,664
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 16,501-16,600) 16,556 $111,664
All Time International Box Office for Factual Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,213 $111,664
All Time International Box Office for Documentary Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,010 $111,664
All Time International Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,799 $111,664

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 24,501-24,600) 24,521 $152,298
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 22,801-22,900) 22,836 $152,298
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 2,501-2,600) 2,566 $152,298
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 21,001-21,100) 21,074 $152,298
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Factual Movies (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,604 $152,298
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Documentary Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,377 $152,298
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 2,801-2,900) 2,820 $152,298

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 at a cost. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.