The Leisure Seeker (2018)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $3,224,126 | Details |
| International Box Office | $16,116,412 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $19,340,538 | |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $215,573 | |
| Total | $215,573 | |
| OpusData ID: 260960100 More info... | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
A runaway couple goes on an unforgettable journey in the faithful old RV they call The Leisure Seeker, traveling from Boston to The Ernest Hemingway Home in Key West. They recapture their passion for life and their love for each other on a road trip that provides revelation and surprise right up to the very end.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $113,708 (3.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 6.11 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 16.7% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 28 opening theaters/353 max. theaters, 4.3 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $4,232,776 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | March 9th, 2018 (Limited) by Sony Pictures Classics |
| International Releases: | January 5th, 2018 (Wide) (Netherlands)
January 5th, 2018 (Wide) (France) January 18th, 2018 (Wide), released as Ella & John - The Leisure Seeker (Italy) February 23rd, 2018 (Wide) (China) March 23rd, 2018 (Wide), released as El Viaje de sus vidas (Spain) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | July 10th, 2018 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for some sexual material. (Rating bulletin 2481 (Cert #51041), 6/21/2017) |
| Running Time: | 112 minutes |
| Plot point: | Alzheimer, Autumn Years, Dysfunctional Family, Faulty Memory, Infidelity, Recreational Vehicle, Road Trip, Terminal Illness |
| Social setting: | Retirement Home |
| Subgenre: | Comedy Drama |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Indiana Production Company, RAI Cinema, Motorino Amaranto, 3 Marys Entertainment S.R.I. |
| Production Countries: | Italy, France |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2018 | 34 | $113,708 | 28 | $4,061 | $113,708 | 1 | |
| Mar 16, 2018 | 27 | $142,355 | +25% | 49 | $2,905 | $306,166 | 2 |
| Mar 23, 2018 | 23 | $290,844 | +104% | 117 | $2,486 | $692,441 | 3 |
| Mar 30, 2018 | 25 | $235,872 | -19% | 155 | $1,522 | $1,068,778 | 4 |
| Apr 6, 2018 | 20 | $527,339 | +124% | 353 | $1,494 | $1,769,453 | 5 |
| Apr 13, 2018 | 24 | $273,275 | -48% | 276 | $990 | $2,346,198 | 6 |
| Apr 20, 2018 | 30 | $167,463 | -39% | 183 | $915 | $2,694,100 | 7 |
| Apr 27, 2018 | 32 | $104,438 | -38% | 117 | $893 | $2,889,304 | 8 |
| May 4, 2018 | 39 | $47,924 | -54% | 76 | $631 | $3,009,621 | 9 |
| May 11, 2018 | 48 | $38,969 | -19% | 67 | $582 | $3,096,483 | 10 |
| May 18, 2018 | 50 | $20,658 | -47% | 29 | $712 | $3,138,182 | 11 |
| May 25, 2018 | 49 | $20,085 | -3% | 26 | $773 | $3,168,507 | 12 |
| Jun 1, 2018 | 56 | $9,480 | -53% | 21 | $451 | $3,185,826 | 13 |
| Jun 8, 2018 | 61 | $5,061 | -47% | 15 | $337 | $3,198,055 | 14 |
| Jun 15, 2018 | 60 | $4,546 | -10% | 6 | $758 | $3,207,012 | 15 |
| Jun 22, 2018 | 63 | $4,562 | n/c | 7 | $652 | $3,217,130 | 16 |
| Jun 29, 2018 | 68 | $4,043 | -11% | 4 | $1,011 | $3,224,126 | 17 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2018 | 35 | $163,811 | 28 | $5,850 | $163,811 | 1 | |
| Mar 16, 2018 | 27 | $237,786 | +45% | 49 | $4,853 | $401,597 | 2 |
| Mar 23, 2018 | 23 | $431,309 | +81% | 117 | $3,686 | $832,906 | 3 |
| Mar 30, 2018 | 25 | $409,208 | -5% | 155 | $2,640 | $1,242,114 | 4 |
| Apr 6, 2018 | 20 | $830,809 | +103% | 155 | $5,360 | $2,072,923 | 5 |
| Apr 13, 2018 | 24 | $453,714 | -45% | 276 | $1,644 | $2,526,637 | 6 |
| Apr 20, 2018 | 28 | $258,229 | -43% | 183 | $1,411 | $2,784,866 | 7 |
| Apr 27, 2018 | 31 | $176,831 | -32% | 117 | $1,511 | $2,961,697 | 8 |
| May 4, 2018 | 38 | $95,817 | -46% | 76 | $1,261 | $3,057,514 | 9 |
| May 11, 2018 | 47 | $60,010 | -37% | 67 | $896 | $3,117,524 | 10 |
| May 18, 2018 | 48 | $30,898 | -49% | 29 | $1,065 | $3,148,422 | 11 |
| May 25, 2018 | 51 | $27,924 | -10% | 26 | $1,074 | $3,176,346 | 12 |
| Jun 1, 2018 | 57 | $16,648 | -40% | 21 | $793 | $3,192,994 | 13 |
| Jun 8, 2018 | 60 | $9,472 | -43% | 15 | $631 | $3,202,466 | 14 |
| Jun 15, 2018 | 56 | $10,102 | +7% | 6 | $1,684 | $3,212,568 | 15 |
| Jun 22, 2018 | 63 | $7,515 | -26% | 7 | $1,074 | $3,220,083 | 16 |
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 | 6/15/2018 | $167,169 | 84 | 93 | 633 | $792,989 | 9/4/2018 | |||
| Brazil | 4/5/2018 | $23,961 | 0 | 19 | 97 | $161,420 | 8/7/2018 | |||
| China | 2/23/2018 | $470,000 | 4,801 | 4,801 | 4,801 | $1,037,999 | 8/10/2018 | |||
| France | 1/5/2018 | $203,745 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $203,745 | 6/12/2018 | |||
| Italy | 1/18/2018 | $1,499,453 | 0 | 2 | 2 | $3,798,137 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Netherlands | 1/5/2018 | $105,831 | 39 | 41 | 258 | $538,330 | 2/20/2018 | |||
| New Zealand | 6/22/2018 | $50,590 | 26 | 48 | 273 | $275,523 | 8/9/2018 | |||
| Poland | 5/25/2018 | $16,393 | 47 | 50 | 114 | $60,048 | 1/1/2019 | |||
| South Africa | 3/30/2018 | $0 | 0 | 4 | 11 | $56,870 | 5/30/2018 | |||
| Spain | 3/23/2018 | $99,275 | 61 | 61 | 120 | $202,904 | 4/6/2018 | |||
| Turkey | 6/29/2018 | $4,758 | 28 | 28 | 43 | $12,407 | 2/26/2019 | |||
| United Kingdom | 4/20/2018 | $147,530 | 374 | 374 | 374 | $147,530 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Rest of World | $8,828,510 | |||||||||
| International Total | $16,116,412 | 4/4/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Helen Mirren | Ella | |
| Donald Sutherland | John |
Supporting
| Christian McKay | Will Spencer | |
| Janel Moloney | Jane Spencer | |
| Dana Ivey | Lillian | |
| Dick Gregory | Dan Coleman | |
| Kirsty Mitchell | Jennifer Ward | |
| Joshua Mikel |
Production and Technical Credits
| Paolo Virzi | Director | |
| Fabrizio Donvito | Producer | |
| Marty Eli Schwartz | Producer | |
| Marco Cohen | Producer | |
| Benedetto Habib | Producer | |
| Alessandro Mascheroni | Executive Producer | |
| Dov Mamann | Executive Producer | |
| Daniel Campos Pavoncelli | Executive Producer | |
| Cobi Benatoff | Executive Producer | |
| David Grumbach | Executive Producer | |
| Mathieu Robinet | Executive Producer | |
| Gilles Sousa | Executive Producer | |
| Bryan Thomas | Executive Producer | |
| Stephen Amidon | Screenwriter | |
| Francesca Archibugi | Screenwriter | |
| Francesco Piccolo | Screenwriter | |
| Paolo Virzi | Screenwriter | |
| Michael Zadoorian | Story based on the book by | |
| Carlo Virzi | Composer | |
| Luca Bigazzi | Director of Photography | |
| Jacopo Quadri | Editor | |
| Richard A. Wright | Production Designer | |
| Massimo Cantini Parrini | Costume Designer | |
| James Spies | Line Producer | |
| Elisabetta Boni | Co-Producer | |
| Marty Eli Schwartz | Assistant Director | |
| Joulles Wright | Costume Supervisor |
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 runaway couple goes on an unforgettable journey in the faithful old RV they call The Leisure Seeker, traveling from Boston to The Ernest Hemingway Home in Key West. They recapture their passion for life and their love for each other on a road trip that provides revelation and surprise right up to the very end.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $113,708 (3.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 6.11 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 16.7% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 28 opening theaters/353 max. theaters, 4.3 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $4,232,776 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | March 9th, 2018 (Limited) by Sony Pictures Classics |
| International Releases: | January 5th, 2018 (Wide) (Netherlands)
January 5th, 2018 (Wide) (France) January 18th, 2018 (Wide), released as Ella & John - The Leisure Seeker (Italy) February 23rd, 2018 (Wide) (China) March 23rd, 2018 (Wide), released as El Viaje de sus vidas (Spain) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | July 10th, 2018 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for some sexual material. (Rating bulletin 2481 (Cert #51041), 6/21/2017) |
| Running Time: | 112 minutes |
| Plot point: | Alzheimer, Autumn Years, Dysfunctional Family, Faulty Memory, Infidelity, Recreational Vehicle, Road Trip, Terminal Illness |
| Social setting: | Retirement Home |
| Subgenre: | Comedy Drama |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Indiana Production Company, RAI Cinema, Motorino Amaranto, 3 Marys Entertainment S.R.I. |
| Production Countries: | Italy, France |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2018 | 34 | $113,708 | 28 | $4,061 | $113,708 | 1 | |
| Mar 16, 2018 | 27 | $142,355 | +25% | 49 | $2,905 | $306,166 | 2 |
| Mar 23, 2018 | 23 | $290,844 | +104% | 117 | $2,486 | $692,441 | 3 |
| Mar 30, 2018 | 25 | $235,872 | -19% | 155 | $1,522 | $1,068,778 | 4 |
| Apr 6, 2018 | 20 | $527,339 | +124% | 353 | $1,494 | $1,769,453 | 5 |
| Apr 13, 2018 | 24 | $273,275 | -48% | 276 | $990 | $2,346,198 | 6 |
| Apr 20, 2018 | 30 | $167,463 | -39% | 183 | $915 | $2,694,100 | 7 |
| Apr 27, 2018 | 32 | $104,438 | -38% | 117 | $893 | $2,889,304 | 8 |
| May 4, 2018 | 39 | $47,924 | -54% | 76 | $631 | $3,009,621 | 9 |
| May 11, 2018 | 48 | $38,969 | -19% | 67 | $582 | $3,096,483 | 10 |
| May 18, 2018 | 50 | $20,658 | -47% | 29 | $712 | $3,138,182 | 11 |
| May 25, 2018 | 49 | $20,085 | -3% | 26 | $773 | $3,168,507 | 12 |
| Jun 1, 2018 | 56 | $9,480 | -53% | 21 | $451 | $3,185,826 | 13 |
| Jun 8, 2018 | 61 | $5,061 | -47% | 15 | $337 | $3,198,055 | 14 |
| Jun 15, 2018 | 60 | $4,546 | -10% | 6 | $758 | $3,207,012 | 15 |
| Jun 22, 2018 | 63 | $4,562 | n/c | 7 | $652 | $3,217,130 | 16 |
| Jun 29, 2018 | 68 | $4,043 | -11% | 4 | $1,011 | $3,224,126 | 17 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2018 | 35 | $163,811 | 28 | $5,850 | $163,811 | 1 | |
| Mar 16, 2018 | 27 | $237,786 | +45% | 49 | $4,853 | $401,597 | 2 |
| Mar 23, 2018 | 23 | $431,309 | +81% | 117 | $3,686 | $832,906 | 3 |
| Mar 30, 2018 | 25 | $409,208 | -5% | 155 | $2,640 | $1,242,114 | 4 |
| Apr 6, 2018 | 20 | $830,809 | +103% | 155 | $5,360 | $2,072,923 | 5 |
| Apr 13, 2018 | 24 | $453,714 | -45% | 276 | $1,644 | $2,526,637 | 6 |
| Apr 20, 2018 | 28 | $258,229 | -43% | 183 | $1,411 | $2,784,866 | 7 |
| Apr 27, 2018 | 31 | $176,831 | -32% | 117 | $1,511 | $2,961,697 | 8 |
| May 4, 2018 | 38 | $95,817 | -46% | 76 | $1,261 | $3,057,514 | 9 |
| May 11, 2018 | 47 | $60,010 | -37% | 67 | $896 | $3,117,524 | 10 |
| May 18, 2018 | 48 | $30,898 | -49% | 29 | $1,065 | $3,148,422 | 11 |
| May 25, 2018 | 51 | $27,924 | -10% | 26 | $1,074 | $3,176,346 | 12 |
| Jun 1, 2018 | 57 | $16,648 | -40% | 21 | $793 | $3,192,994 | 13 |
| Jun 8, 2018 | 60 | $9,472 | -43% | 15 | $631 | $3,202,466 | 14 |
| Jun 15, 2018 | 56 | $10,102 | +7% | 6 | $1,684 | $3,212,568 | 15 |
| Jun 22, 2018 | 63 | $7,515 | -26% | 7 | $1,074 | $3,220,083 | 16 |
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 | 6/15/2018 | $167,169 | 84 | 93 | 633 | $792,989 | 9/4/2018 | |||
| Brazil | 4/5/2018 | $23,961 | 0 | 19 | 97 | $161,420 | 8/7/2018 | |||
| China | 2/23/2018 | $470,000 | 4,801 | 4,801 | 4,801 | $1,037,999 | 8/10/2018 | |||
| France | 1/5/2018 | $203,745 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $203,745 | 6/12/2018 | |||
| Italy | 1/18/2018 | $1,499,453 | 0 | 2 | 2 | $3,798,137 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Netherlands | 1/5/2018 | $105,831 | 39 | 41 | 258 | $538,330 | 2/20/2018 | |||
| New Zealand | 6/22/2018 | $50,590 | 26 | 48 | 273 | $275,523 | 8/9/2018 | |||
| Poland | 5/25/2018 | $16,393 | 47 | 50 | 114 | $60,048 | 1/1/2019 | |||
| South Africa | 3/30/2018 | $0 | 0 | 4 | 11 | $56,870 | 5/30/2018 | |||
| Spain | 3/23/2018 | $99,275 | 61 | 61 | 120 | $202,904 | 4/6/2018 | |||
| Turkey | 6/29/2018 | $4,758 | 28 | 28 | 43 | $12,407 | 2/26/2019 | |||
| United Kingdom | 4/20/2018 | $147,530 | 374 | 374 | 374 | $147,530 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Rest of World | $8,828,510 | |||||||||
| International Total | $16,116,412 | 4/4/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Helen Mirren | Ella | |
| Donald Sutherland | John |
Supporting
| Christian McKay | Will Spencer | |
| Janel Moloney | Jane Spencer | |
| Dana Ivey | Lillian | |
| Dick Gregory | Dan Coleman | |
| Kirsty Mitchell | Jennifer Ward | |
| Joshua Mikel |
Production and Technical Credits
| Paolo Virzi | Director | |
| Fabrizio Donvito | Producer | |
| Marty Eli Schwartz | Producer | |
| Marco Cohen | Producer | |
| Benedetto Habib | Producer | |
| Alessandro Mascheroni | Executive Producer | |
| Dov Mamann | Executive Producer | |
| Daniel Campos Pavoncelli | Executive Producer | |
| Cobi Benatoff | Executive Producer | |
| David Grumbach | Executive Producer | |
| Mathieu Robinet | Executive Producer | |
| Gilles Sousa | Executive Producer | |
| Bryan Thomas | Executive Producer | |
| Stephen Amidon | Screenwriter | |
| Francesca Archibugi | Screenwriter | |
| Francesco Piccolo | Screenwriter | |
| Paolo Virzi | Screenwriter | |
| Michael Zadoorian | Story based on the book by | |
| Carlo Virzi | Composer | |
| Luca Bigazzi | Director of Photography | |
| Jacopo Quadri | Editor | |
| Richard A. Wright | Production Designer | |
| Massimo Cantini Parrini | Costume Designer | |
| James Spies | Line Producer | |
| Elisabetta Boni | Co-Producer | |
| Marty Eli Schwartz | Assistant Director | |
| Joulles Wright | Costume Supervisor |
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.