In My Country (2005)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $163,536 | Details |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $22,383 (13.7% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 7.31 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 9 opening theaters/15 max. theaters, 9.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $305,135 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | March 11th, 2005 (Limited) by Sony Pictures Classics |
| Video Release: | July 5th, 2005 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for language, including descriptions of atrocities, and for a scene of violence |
| Running Time: | 105 minutes |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Chartoff Productions, Inc., Phoenix Pictures, Merlin Films |
| Production Countries: | United States, South Africa |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2005 | 66 | $22,383 | 9 | $2,487 | $22,383 | 1 | |
| Mar 18, 2005 | 70 | $20,087 | -10% | 15 | $1,339 | $51,529 | 2 |
| Mar 25, 2005 | 88 | $8,348 | -58% | 10 | $835 | $69,830 | 3 |
| Apr 1, 2005 | 64 | $18,299 | +119% | 15 | $1,220 | $91,549 | 4 |
| Apr 8, 2005 | 74 | $10,573 | -42% | 13 | $813 | $110,045 | 5 |
| Apr 15, 2005 | 88 | $8,499 | -20% | 13 | $654 | $124,456 | 6 |
| Apr 22, 2005 | 97 | $4,896 | -42% | 13 | $377 | $133,594 | 7 |
| Apr 29, 2005 | 94 | $3,890 | -21% | 11 | $354 | $140,418 | 8 |
| May 6, 2005 | 106 | $2,036 | -48% | 5 | $407 | $144,015 | 9 |
| May 13, 2005 | 104 | $2,266 | +11% | 10 | $227 | $147,760 | 10 |
| May 20, 2005 | 86 | $4,113 | +82% | 11 | $374 | $153,139 | 11 |
| May 27, 2005 | 110 | $1,145 | -72% | 5 | $229 | $154,579 | 12 |
| Jun 3, 2005 | 84 | $3,610 | +215% | 4 | $903 | $159,164 | 13 |
| Jun 10, 2005 | 115 | $1,373 | -62% | 6 | $229 | $162,302 | 14 |
| Jun 17, 2005 | 113 | $827 | -40% | 2 | $414 | $163,536 | 15 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2005 | 89 | $333 | 5 | $67 | $154,912 | 81 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2005 | 67 | $31,442 | 9 | $3,494 | $31,442 | 1 | |
| Mar 18, 2005 | 68 | $30,040 | -4% | 15 | $2,003 | $61,482 | 2 |
| Mar 25, 2005 | 88 | $11,768 | -61% | 10 | $1,177 | $73,250 | 3 |
| Apr 1, 2005 | 63 | $26,222 | +123% | 15 | $1,748 | $99,472 | 4 |
| Apr 8, 2005 | 74 | $16,485 | -37% | 13 | $1,268 | $115,957 | 5 |
| Apr 15, 2005 | 88 | $12,741 | -23% | 13 | $980 | $128,698 | 6 |
| Apr 22, 2005 | 93 | $7,830 | -39% | 13 | $602 | $136,528 | 7 |
| Apr 29, 2005 | 100 | $5,451 | -30% | 11 | $496 | $141,979 | 8 |
| May 6, 2005 | 103 | $3,515 | -36% | 5 | $703 | $145,494 | 9 |
| May 13, 2005 | 103 | $3,532 | n/c | 10 | $353 | $149,026 | 10 |
| May 20, 2005 | 93 | $4,408 | +25% | 11 | $401 | $153,434 | 11 |
| May 27, 2005 | 109 | $2,120 | -52% | 5 | $424 | $155,554 | 12 |
| Jun 3, 2005 | 82 | $5,375 | +154% | 4 | $1,344 | $160,929 | 13 |
| Jun 10, 2005 | 118 | $1,780 | -67% | 6 | $297 | $162,709 | 14 |
| Jun 17, 2005 | 115 | $827 | -54% | 2 | $414 | $163,536 | 15 |
Leading
| Samuel L. Jackson | Langston Whitfield | |
| Juliette Binoche | Anna Malan |
Supporting
| Brendan Gleeson | De Jager | |
| Menzi Ngubane | Dumi Mkhalipi | |
| Sam Ngakane | Anderson | |
| Aletta Bezuidenhout | Elsa | |
| Lionel Newton | Edward Morgan | |
| Langley Kirkwood | Boetie | |
| Owen Sejake | Reverend Mzondo | |
| Harriet Manamela | Albertina Sobandla | |
| Louis Van Niekerk | Willem Malan | |
| Jeremiah Ndlovu | Old Man in Wheelbarrow | |
| Fiona Ramsay | Felicia Rheinhardt | |
| Daniel Robbertse | De Smidt | |
| Robert Hobbs | Van Deventer | |
| Lwando Nondzaba | Peter Makeba | |
| Trix Pienaar | B&B Lady | |
| Greg Latter | Sgt. Dreyer | |
| Albert Maritz | Farmer | |
| Sizwe Msutu | Gilbert | |
| Dumisani Mbebe | Keneth | |
| Sunu Gonera | Lionel | |
| Nick Boraine | Jack Marlon | |
| Charley Boorman | Adam Hartley | |
| Connie Chiume | Mrs. Tabata | |
| Seumus Keir | Simon | |
| Nicholas Andrews | Chris | |
| Justin Creasey | Jonty | |
| Grant Swanby | Johan | |
| Paul Eilers | Police General | |
| Bheki Vilakazi | Perpetrator | |
| Louw Venter | Alec | |
| Wayne Harrison | Brian | |
| Terry Norton | Lilly | |
| Andre Jacobs | Judge | |
| Alyce Chavunduka | Newsreader | |
| Lillian Dube | Woman | |
| Namhla Ndlovu | Woman | |
| Lee Duru | Woman | |
| Nambitha Mpumlwana | Woman | |
| Fana Mokoera | Dumi's Killer | |
| Johan Marais | De Jager's Security | |
| Morgan O'Callaghan | De Jager's Security | |
| Frederrick Dannhauser | De Jager's Security | |
| Andrew Johnson | Taxi Driver | |
| Lilian Khumalo | Commissioner | |
| Genesis Canda | Commissioner | |
| Tony Finley | Commissioner | |
| Biah Mokgobu | Commissioner | |
| Anthony Karriem | Commissioner | |
| Milton Daka | Commissioner | |
| Hiportia Hlatana | Commissioner | |
| Jefferine October | Commissioner | |
| Noliyanda Pike | Commissioner | |
| Beverley Bownes | Commissioner | |
| Justice Khontyo | Judge | |
| Denzil Campbel | Judge | |
| Christina Ntsomi | Woman Phone Booth / Corn Field | |
| Xhantyi Nqayi | Herd Boy | |
| Michelle Zaaiman | Inge | |
| Natasha Kotze | Inge Voice Over | |
| Natalie Dippenaar | Johan's Wife | |
| Zoliswa Mabawa | Malan Farmhouse Maid | |
| Elizabeth Mokoatsana | Crying Woman | |
| John Coom | Farmer's Father In Law | |
| Noel Coom | Farmer's Mother In Law | |
| Shannen Mackay | Farmer's Daughter | |
| Xola Luse | Perpetrator | |
| Sacky Veto | Old Man's Grandson | |
| Mohogany Singiswa | Old Man's Comforter | |
| Moho Seabela | Albertina's Friend | |
| Zingisa Kobo | Albertina's Friend | |
| Landiwe Hans | Albertina's Friend | |
| John Zacharis | Langston's Driver | |
| Brian Niewoudt | Boere Orkes Band | |
| Endrie Nel | Boere Orkes Band | |
| Nic du Toit | Boere Orkes Band | |
| Stompie Heyns | Boere Orkes Band | |
| Susanna Vermeulen | Boere Orkes Band | |
| Paul Dirkson | One Man Band | |
| Russell Johnson | Schempers | |
| Morris Uberstein | Bottle Shop Owner | |
| Thembi Mtshali | Lizzie | |
| Lara Bye | Alec's Wife | |
| Marisa Sarfatti | PR Person | |
| Phumla Stamper | Translator | |
| Warona Seane | Translator | |
| John Langemann | Afrikaner next to Anna at Hearing | |
| Nkuli Kgositsile | Woman with Applications | |
| Suzanne Bassett | Anna look-a-like | |
| Amber Stodel | Lily's Daughter | |
| Yavor Radkov | Taxi Driver | |
| Casmir Ummuna | Dumi Killer | |
| Vumile Ngoqo | Dumi Killer | |
| Christian Ogbeifun | Dumi Killer |
Production and Technical Credits
| John Boorman | Director | |
| Ann Peacock | Screenwriter | |
| Antjie Krog | Story Creator | |
| Robert Chartoff | Producer | |
| Mike Medavoy | Producer | |
| John Boorman | Producer | |
| Kieran Corrigan | Producer | |
| Lynn Hendee | Producer | |
| David Wicht | South Africa | |
| Chris Auty | Executive Producer | |
| Neil Peplow | Executive Producer | |
| Mfundi Vundla | Executive Producer | |
| Duncan Reid | Executive Producer | |
| Sam Bhembe | Executive Producer | |
| Jamie Brown | Executive Producer | |
| Derek Wallace | Production Designer | |
| Ron Davis | Editor | |
| Seamus Deasy | Director of Photography | |
| Peter Fudakowski | Associate Producer | |
| Niles Helmboldt | Associate Producer | |
| Michael L. Games | Line Producer | |
| Diana Keam | Assistant Director | |
| Kevan Barker | Production Supervisor | |
| Emelia Weavind | Art Director | |
| Fred Du Preez | Key | |
| Graeme Blem | Set Decorator | |
| Jo Katsaras | Costume Designer | |
| Zureta Schulz | Costume Supervisor | |
| Brendan Deasy | Recordist | |
| Tom Johnson | Re-recording Mixer | |
| John Fitzgerald | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Martin Evans | Sound Editor | |
| Joe Gilmore | Dialogue Editor | |
| Brian Masterson | Music Editor | |
| Meg Tanner | Key | |
| Anette Keet | Key | |
| Philip King | Music Supervisor | |
| Moonyeenn Lee | South Africa | |
| Janet Meintjies | South Africa | |
| Roly Jansen | Stunt Coordinator |
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.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $22,383 (13.7% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 7.31 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 9 opening theaters/15 max. theaters, 9.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $305,135 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | March 11th, 2005 (Limited) by Sony Pictures Classics |
| Video Release: | July 5th, 2005 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for language, including descriptions of atrocities, and for a scene of violence |
| Running Time: | 105 minutes |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Chartoff Productions, Inc., Phoenix Pictures, Merlin Films |
| Production Countries: | United States, South Africa |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2005 | 66 | $22,383 | 9 | $2,487 | $22,383 | 1 | |
| Mar 18, 2005 | 70 | $20,087 | -10% | 15 | $1,339 | $51,529 | 2 |
| Mar 25, 2005 | 88 | $8,348 | -58% | 10 | $835 | $69,830 | 3 |
| Apr 1, 2005 | 64 | $18,299 | +119% | 15 | $1,220 | $91,549 | 4 |
| Apr 8, 2005 | 74 | $10,573 | -42% | 13 | $813 | $110,045 | 5 |
| Apr 15, 2005 | 88 | $8,499 | -20% | 13 | $654 | $124,456 | 6 |
| Apr 22, 2005 | 97 | $4,896 | -42% | 13 | $377 | $133,594 | 7 |
| Apr 29, 2005 | 94 | $3,890 | -21% | 11 | $354 | $140,418 | 8 |
| May 6, 2005 | 106 | $2,036 | -48% | 5 | $407 | $144,015 | 9 |
| May 13, 2005 | 104 | $2,266 | +11% | 10 | $227 | $147,760 | 10 |
| May 20, 2005 | 86 | $4,113 | +82% | 11 | $374 | $153,139 | 11 |
| May 27, 2005 | 110 | $1,145 | -72% | 5 | $229 | $154,579 | 12 |
| Jun 3, 2005 | 84 | $3,610 | +215% | 4 | $903 | $159,164 | 13 |
| Jun 10, 2005 | 115 | $1,373 | -62% | 6 | $229 | $162,302 | 14 |
| Jun 17, 2005 | 113 | $827 | -40% | 2 | $414 | $163,536 | 15 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2005 | 89 | $333 | 5 | $67 | $154,912 | 81 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2005 | 67 | $31,442 | 9 | $3,494 | $31,442 | 1 | |
| Mar 18, 2005 | 68 | $30,040 | -4% | 15 | $2,003 | $61,482 | 2 |
| Mar 25, 2005 | 88 | $11,768 | -61% | 10 | $1,177 | $73,250 | 3 |
| Apr 1, 2005 | 63 | $26,222 | +123% | 15 | $1,748 | $99,472 | 4 |
| Apr 8, 2005 | 74 | $16,485 | -37% | 13 | $1,268 | $115,957 | 5 |
| Apr 15, 2005 | 88 | $12,741 | -23% | 13 | $980 | $128,698 | 6 |
| Apr 22, 2005 | 93 | $7,830 | -39% | 13 | $602 | $136,528 | 7 |
| Apr 29, 2005 | 100 | $5,451 | -30% | 11 | $496 | $141,979 | 8 |
| May 6, 2005 | 103 | $3,515 | -36% | 5 | $703 | $145,494 | 9 |
| May 13, 2005 | 103 | $3,532 | n/c | 10 | $353 | $149,026 | 10 |
| May 20, 2005 | 93 | $4,408 | +25% | 11 | $401 | $153,434 | 11 |
| May 27, 2005 | 109 | $2,120 | -52% | 5 | $424 | $155,554 | 12 |
| Jun 3, 2005 | 82 | $5,375 | +154% | 4 | $1,344 | $160,929 | 13 |
| Jun 10, 2005 | 118 | $1,780 | -67% | 6 | $297 | $162,709 | 14 |
| Jun 17, 2005 | 115 | $827 | -54% | 2 | $414 | $163,536 | 15 |
Leading
| Samuel L. Jackson | Langston Whitfield | |
| Juliette Binoche | Anna Malan |
Supporting
| Brendan Gleeson | De Jager | |
| Menzi Ngubane | Dumi Mkhalipi | |
| Sam Ngakane | Anderson | |
| Aletta Bezuidenhout | Elsa | |
| Lionel Newton | Edward Morgan | |
| Langley Kirkwood | Boetie | |
| Owen Sejake | Reverend Mzondo | |
| Harriet Manamela | Albertina Sobandla | |
| Louis Van Niekerk | Willem Malan | |
| Jeremiah Ndlovu | Old Man in Wheelbarrow | |
| Fiona Ramsay | Felicia Rheinhardt | |
| Daniel Robbertse | De Smidt | |
| Robert Hobbs | Van Deventer | |
| Lwando Nondzaba | Peter Makeba | |
| Trix Pienaar | B&B Lady | |
| Greg Latter | Sgt. Dreyer | |
| Albert Maritz | Farmer | |
| Sizwe Msutu | Gilbert | |
| Dumisani Mbebe | Keneth | |
| Sunu Gonera | Lionel | |
| Nick Boraine | Jack Marlon | |
| Charley Boorman | Adam Hartley | |
| Connie Chiume | Mrs. Tabata | |
| Seumus Keir | Simon | |
| Nicholas Andrews | Chris | |
| Justin Creasey | Jonty | |
| Grant Swanby | Johan | |
| Paul Eilers | Police General | |
| Bheki Vilakazi | Perpetrator | |
| Louw Venter | Alec | |
| Wayne Harrison | Brian | |
| Terry Norton | Lilly | |
| Andre Jacobs | Judge | |
| Alyce Chavunduka | Newsreader | |
| Lillian Dube | Woman | |
| Namhla Ndlovu | Woman | |
| Lee Duru | Woman | |
| Nambitha Mpumlwana | Woman | |
| Fana Mokoera | Dumi's Killer | |
| Johan Marais | De Jager's Security | |
| Morgan O'Callaghan | De Jager's Security | |
| Frederrick Dannhauser | De Jager's Security | |
| Andrew Johnson | Taxi Driver | |
| Lilian Khumalo | Commissioner | |
| Genesis Canda | Commissioner | |
| Tony Finley | Commissioner | |
| Biah Mokgobu | Commissioner | |
| Anthony Karriem | Commissioner | |
| Milton Daka | Commissioner | |
| Hiportia Hlatana | Commissioner | |
| Jefferine October | Commissioner | |
| Noliyanda Pike | Commissioner | |
| Beverley Bownes | Commissioner | |
| Justice Khontyo | Judge | |
| Denzil Campbel | Judge | |
| Christina Ntsomi | Woman Phone Booth / Corn Field | |
| Xhantyi Nqayi | Herd Boy | |
| Michelle Zaaiman | Inge | |
| Natasha Kotze | Inge Voice Over | |
| Natalie Dippenaar | Johan's Wife | |
| Zoliswa Mabawa | Malan Farmhouse Maid | |
| Elizabeth Mokoatsana | Crying Woman | |
| John Coom | Farmer's Father In Law | |
| Noel Coom | Farmer's Mother In Law | |
| Shannen Mackay | Farmer's Daughter | |
| Xola Luse | Perpetrator | |
| Sacky Veto | Old Man's Grandson | |
| Mohogany Singiswa | Old Man's Comforter | |
| Moho Seabela | Albertina's Friend | |
| Zingisa Kobo | Albertina's Friend | |
| Landiwe Hans | Albertina's Friend | |
| John Zacharis | Langston's Driver | |
| Brian Niewoudt | Boere Orkes Band | |
| Endrie Nel | Boere Orkes Band | |
| Nic du Toit | Boere Orkes Band | |
| Stompie Heyns | Boere Orkes Band | |
| Susanna Vermeulen | Boere Orkes Band | |
| Paul Dirkson | One Man Band | |
| Russell Johnson | Schempers | |
| Morris Uberstein | Bottle Shop Owner | |
| Thembi Mtshali | Lizzie | |
| Lara Bye | Alec's Wife | |
| Marisa Sarfatti | PR Person | |
| Phumla Stamper | Translator | |
| Warona Seane | Translator | |
| John Langemann | Afrikaner next to Anna at Hearing | |
| Nkuli Kgositsile | Woman with Applications | |
| Suzanne Bassett | Anna look-a-like | |
| Amber Stodel | Lily's Daughter | |
| Yavor Radkov | Taxi Driver | |
| Casmir Ummuna | Dumi Killer | |
| Vumile Ngoqo | Dumi Killer | |
| Christian Ogbeifun | Dumi Killer |
Production and Technical Credits
| John Boorman | Director | |
| Ann Peacock | Screenwriter | |
| Antjie Krog | Story Creator | |
| Robert Chartoff | Producer | |
| Mike Medavoy | Producer | |
| John Boorman | Producer | |
| Kieran Corrigan | Producer | |
| Lynn Hendee | Producer | |
| David Wicht | South Africa | |
| Chris Auty | Executive Producer | |
| Neil Peplow | Executive Producer | |
| Mfundi Vundla | Executive Producer | |
| Duncan Reid | Executive Producer | |
| Sam Bhembe | Executive Producer | |
| Jamie Brown | Executive Producer | |
| Derek Wallace | Production Designer | |
| Ron Davis | Editor | |
| Seamus Deasy | Director of Photography | |
| Peter Fudakowski | Associate Producer | |
| Niles Helmboldt | Associate Producer | |
| Michael L. Games | Line Producer | |
| Diana Keam | Assistant Director | |
| Kevan Barker | Production Supervisor | |
| Emelia Weavind | Art Director | |
| Fred Du Preez | Key | |
| Graeme Blem | Set Decorator | |
| Jo Katsaras | Costume Designer | |
| Zureta Schulz | Costume Supervisor | |
| Brendan Deasy | Recordist | |
| Tom Johnson | Re-recording Mixer | |
| John Fitzgerald | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Martin Evans | Sound Editor | |
| Joe Gilmore | Dialogue Editor | |
| Brian Masterson | Music Editor | |
| Meg Tanner | Key | |
| Anette Keet | Key | |
| Philip King | Music Supervisor | |
| Moonyeenn Lee | South Africa | |
| Janet Meintjies | South Africa | |
| Roly Jansen | Stunt Coordinator |
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.