Mama (2013)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $71,628,180 | Details |
| International Box Office | $76,467,386 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $148,095,566 | |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $8,169,797 | |
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $4,416,503 | |
| Total | $12,586,300 | |
| OpusData ID: 162750100 More info... | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
The day their father killed their mother, sisters Victoria and Lilly vanished near their suburban neighborhood. For five long years, their Uncle Lucas and his girlfriend, Annabel, have been madly searching for them. But when, incredibly, the kids are found alive in a decrepit cabin, the couple wonders if the girls are the only guests they have welcomed into their home. As Annabel tries to introduce the children to a normal life, she grows convinced of an evil presence in their house. Are the sisters experiencing traumatic stress, or is a ghost coming to visit them? How did the broken girls survive those years all by themselves? As she answers these disturbing questions, the new mother will find that the whispers she hears at bedtime are coming from the lips of a deadly presence.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $28,402,310 (39.7% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.52 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 48.4% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $15,000,000 (worldwide box office is 9.9 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 2,647 opening theaters/2,781 max. theaters, 5.3 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $105,371,834 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | January 18th, 2013 (Wide) by Universal |
| International Releases: | January 17th, 2013 (Wide) (Malaysia)
January 17th, 2013 (Wide) (Singapore) January 17th, 2013 (Wide) (Ukraine) January 18th, 2013 (Wide) (Turkey) January 18th, 2013 (Wide) (Vietnam) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | May 7th, 2013 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for violence and terror, some disturbing images and thematic elements. (Rating bulletin 2248, 11/7/2012) |
| Running Time: | 109 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Director Remaking Their Own Movie, Intertitle, Prologue, Same Actor, Multiple Roles, Voiceover/Narration |
| Plot point: | Abandoned Child, Dream Sequence, Haunting, Kidnap, Murder - Suicide, Musicians, Spree Killer, Suicide, Twins, Unexpected Families, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent |
| Social setting: | Cabin in the Woods, Punk Rock |
| Subgenre: | Supernatural Horror |
| Source: | Based on Short Film |
| Genre: | Horror |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Fantasy |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Universal Pictures, Guillermo del Toro, De Milo, Toma 78 |
| Production Countries: | Spain, Canada |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2013 | 1 | $28,402,310 | 2,647 | $10,730 | $28,402,310 | 1 | |
| Jan 25, 2013 | 2 | $13,088,145 | -54% | 2,682 | $4,880 | $48,875,585 | 2 |
| Feb 1, 2013 | 4 | $6,590,970 | -50% | 2,781 | $2,370 | $58,123,070 | 3 |
| Feb 8, 2013 | 6 | $4,229,665 | -36% | 2,677 | $1,580 | $63,951,810 | 4 |
| Feb 15, 2013 | 11 | $2,686,245 | -36% | 1,648 | $1,630 | $68,166,420 | 5 |
| Feb 22, 2013 | 16 | $1,173,900 | -56% | 1,163 | $1,009 | $70,230,570 | 6 |
| Mar 1, 2013 | 25 | $341,955 | -71% | 447 | $765 | $70,874,905 | 7 |
| Mar 8, 2013 | 31 | $152,995 | -55% | 214 | $715 | $71,117,175 | 8 |
| Mar 15, 2013 | 34 | $142,805 | -7% | 204 | $700 | $71,325,330 | 9 |
| Mar 22, 2013 | 42 | $93,620 | -34% | 130 | $720 | $71,470,865 | 10 |
| Mar 29, 2013 | 41 | $73,805 | -21% | 123 | $600 | $71,588,220 | 11 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2013 | 1 | $10,098,305 | 2,647 | $3,815 | $10,098,305 | 1 | ||
| Jan 19, 2013 | 1 | $10,839,465 | +7% | 2,647 | $4,095 | $20,937,770 | 2 | |
| Jan 20, 2013 | 1 | $7,464,540 | -31% | 2,647 | $2,820 | $28,402,310 | 3 | |
| Jan 21, 2013 | 1 | $3,745,505 | -50% | 2,647 | $1,415 | $32,147,815 | 4 | |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 1 | $1,508,790 | -60% | 2,647 | $570 | $33,656,605 | 5 | |
| Jan 23, 2013 | 1 | $1,032,330 | -32% | 2,647 | $390 | $34,688,935 | 6 | |
| Jan 24, 2013 | 1 | $1,098,505 | +6% | 2,647 | $415 | $35,787,440 | 7 | |
| Jan 25, 2013 | 2 | $3,888,885 | +254% | -61% | 2,682 | $1,450 | $39,676,325 | 8 |
| Jan 26, 2013 | 2 | $6,289,290 | +62% | -42% | 2,682 | $2,345 | $45,965,615 | 9 |
| Jan 27, 2013 | 2 | $2,909,970 | -54% | -61% | 2,682 | $1,085 | $48,875,585 | 10 |
| Jan 28, 2013 | 3 | $710,725 | -76% | -81% | 2,682 | $265 | $49,586,310 | 11 |
| Jan 29, 2013 | 4 | $765,710 | +8% | -49% | 2,682 | $285 | $50,352,020 | 12 |
| Jan 30, 2013 | 4 | $576,630 | -25% | -44% | 2,682 | $215 | $50,928,650 | 13 |
| Jan 31, 2013 | 4 | $603,450 | +5% | -45% | 2,682 | $225 | $51,532,100 | 14 |
| Feb 1, 2013 | 4 | $2,322,135 | +285% | -40% | 2,781 | $835 | $53,854,235 | 15 |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 4 | $3,323,295 | +43% | -47% | 2,781 | $1,195 | $57,177,530 | 16 |
| Feb 3, 2013 | 4 | $945,540 | -72% | -68% | 2,781 | $340 | $58,123,070 | 17 |
| Feb 4, 2013 | 6 | $403,245 | -57% | -43% | 2,781 | $145 | $58,526,315 | 18 |
| Feb 5, 2013 | 7 | $458,865 | +14% | -40% | 2,781 | $165 | $58,985,180 | 19 |
| Feb 6, 2013 | 6 | $361,530 | -21% | -37% | 2,781 | $130 | $59,346,710 | 20 |
| Feb 7, 2013 | 5 | $375,435 | +4% | -38% | 2,781 | $135 | $59,722,145 | 21 |
| Feb 8, 2013 | 6 | $1,191,265 | +217% | -49% | 2,677 | $445 | $60,913,410 | 22 |
| Feb 9, 2013 | 6 | $2,074,675 | +74% | -38% | 2,677 | $775 | $62,988,085 | 23 |
| Feb 10, 2013 | 7 | $963,725 | -54% | +2% | 2,677 | $360 | $63,951,810 | 24 |
| Feb 11, 2013 | 7 | $281,085 | -71% | -30% | 2,677 | $105 | $64,232,895 | 25 |
| Feb 12, 2013 | 7 | $294,470 | +5% | -36% | 2,677 | $110 | $64,527,365 | 26 |
| Feb 13, 2013 | 8 | $227,545 | -23% | -37% | 2,677 | $85 | $64,754,910 | 27 |
| Feb 14, 2013 | 9 | $725,265 | +219% | +93% | 2,043 | $355 | $65,480,175 | 28 |
| Feb 15, 2013 | 10 | $758,080 | +5% | -36% | 1,648 | $460 | $66,238,255 | 29 |
| Feb 16, 2013 | 11 | $1,161,840 | +53% | -44% | 1,648 | $705 | $67,400,095 | 30 |
| Feb 17, 2013 | 11 | $766,325 | -34% | -20% | 1,648 | $465 | $68,166,420 | 31 |
| Feb 18, 2013 | 14 | $395,520 | -48% | +41% | 1,648 | $240 | $68,561,940 | 32 |
| Feb 19, 2013 | 13 | $181,280 | -54% | -38% | 1,648 | $110 | $68,743,220 | 33 |
| Feb 20, 2013 | 13 | $156,425 | -14% | -31% | 1,648 | $95 | $68,899,645 | 34 |
| Feb 21, 2013 | 14 | $157,025 | n/c | -78% | 1,648 | $95 | $69,056,670 | 35 |
| Feb 22, 2013 | 16 | $337,525 | +115% | -55% | 1,163 | $290 | $69,394,195 | 36 |
| Feb 23, 2013 | 16 | $569,430 | +69% | -51% | 1,163 | $490 | $69,963,625 | 37 |
| Feb 24, 2013 | 16 | $266,945 | -53% | -65% | 1,163 | $230 | $70,230,570 | 38 |
| Feb 25, 2013 | - | $75,595 | -72% | -81% | 1,163 | $65 | $70,306,165 | 39 |
| Feb 26, 2013 | - | $81,410 | +8% | -55% | 1,163 | $70 | $70,387,575 | 40 |
| Feb 27, 2013 | - | $75,595 | -7% | -52% | 1,163 | $65 | $70,463,170 | 41 |
| Feb 28, 2013 | - | $69,780 | -8% | -56% | 1,163 | $60 | $70,532,950 | 42 |
| Mar 1, 2013 | - | $102,810 | +47% | -70% | 447 | $230 | $70,635,760 | 43 |
| Mar 2, 2013 | - | $163,155 | +59% | -71% | 447 | $365 | $70,798,915 | 44 |
| Mar 3, 2013 | - | $75,990 | -53% | -72% | 447 | $170 | $70,874,905 | 45 |
| Mar 4, 2013 | - | $24,585 | -68% | -67% | 447 | $55 | $70,899,490 | 46 |
| Mar 5, 2013 | - | $22,350 | -9% | -73% | 447 | $50 | $70,921,840 | 47 |
| Mar 6, 2013 | - | $22,225 | -1% | -71% | 447 | $50 | $70,944,065 | 48 |
| Mar 7, 2013 | - | $20,115 | -9% | -71% | 447 | $45 | $70,964,180 | 49 |
| Mar 8, 2013 | - | $42,785 | +113% | -58% | 214 | $200 | $71,006,965 | 50 |
| Mar 9, 2013 | - | $72,760 | +70% | -55% | 214 | $340 | $71,079,725 | 51 |
| Mar 10, 2013 | - | $37,450 | -49% | -51% | 214 | $175 | $71,117,175 | 52 |
| Mar 11, 2013 | - | $17,120 | -54% | -30% | 214 | $80 | $71,134,295 | 53 |
| Mar 12, 2013 | - | $17,095 | n/c | -24% | 214 | $80 | $71,151,390 | 54 |
| Mar 13, 2013 | - | $13,910 | -19% | -37% | 214 | $65 | $71,165,300 | 55 |
| Mar 14, 2013 | - | $17,225 | +24% | -14% | 214 | $80 | $71,182,525 | 56 |
| Mar 15, 2013 | - | $45,900 | +166% | +7% | 204 | $225 | $71,228,425 | 57 |
| Mar 16, 2013 | - | $62,225 | +36% | -14% | 204 | $305 | $71,290,650 | 58 |
| Mar 17, 2013 | - | $34,680 | -44% | -7% | 204 | $170 | $71,325,330 | 59 |
| Mar 18, 2013 | - | $13,260 | -62% | -23% | 204 | $65 | $71,338,590 | 60 |
| Mar 19, 2013 | - | $13,350 | +1% | -22% | 204 | $65 | $71,351,940 | 61 |
| Mar 20, 2013 | - | $12,140 | -9% | -13% | 204 | $60 | $71,364,080 | 62 |
| Mar 21, 2013 | - | $13,165 | +8% | -24% | 204 | $65 | $71,377,245 | 63 |
| Mar 22, 2013 | - | $25,995 | +97% | -43% | 130 | $200 | $71,403,240 | 64 |
| Mar 23, 2013 | - | $41,600 | +60% | -33% | 130 | $320 | $71,444,840 | 65 |
| Mar 24, 2013 | - | $26,025 | -37% | -25% | 130 | $200 | $71,470,865 | 66 |
| Mar 25, 2013 | - | $10,400 | -60% | -22% | 130 | $80 | $71,481,265 | 67 |
| Mar 26, 2013 | - | $10,415 | n/c | -22% | 130 | $80 | $71,491,680 | 68 |
| Mar 27, 2013 | - | $9,750 | -6% | -20% | 130 | $75 | $71,501,430 | 69 |
| Mar 28, 2013 | - | $12,985 | +33% | -1% | 130 | $100 | $71,514,415 | 70 |
| Mar 29, 2013 | - | $26,445 | +104% | +2% | 123 | $215 | $71,540,860 | 71 |
| Mar 30, 2013 | - | $30,135 | +14% | -28% | 123 | $245 | $71,570,995 | 72 |
| Mar 31, 2013 | - | $17,225 | -43% | -34% | 123 | $140 | $71,588,220 | 73 |
| Apr 1, 2013 | - | $11,070 | -36% | +6% | 123 | $90 | $71,599,290 | 74 |
| Apr 2, 2013 | - | $9,840 | -11% | -6% | 123 | $80 | $71,609,130 | 75 |
| Apr 3, 2013 | - | $9,225 | -6% | -5% | 123 | $75 | $71,618,355 | 76 |
| Apr 4, 2013 | - | $9,825 | +7% | -24% | 123 | $80 | $71,628,180 | 77 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2013 | 1 | $35,787,440 | 2,647 | $13,520 | $35,787,440 | 1 | |
| Jan 25, 2013 | 2 | $15,744,660 | -56% | 2,682 | $5,870 | $51,532,100 | 2 |
| Feb 1, 2013 | 4 | $8,190,045 | -48% | 2,781 | $2,945 | $59,722,145 | 3 |
| Feb 8, 2013 | 8 | $5,758,030 | -30% | 2,043 | $2,818 | $65,480,175 | 4 |
| Feb 15, 2013 | 11 | $3,576,495 | -38% | 1,648 | $2,170 | $69,056,670 | 5 |
| Feb 22, 2013 | 18 | $1,476,280 | -59% | 1,163 | $1,269 | $70,532,950 | 6 |
| Mar 1, 2013 | 25 | $431,230 | -71% | 447 | $965 | $70,964,180 | 7 |
| Mar 8, 2013 | 32 | $218,345 | -49% | 214 | $1,020 | $71,182,525 | 8 |
| Mar 15, 2013 | 33 | $194,720 | -11% | 204 | $955 | $71,377,245 | 9 |
| Mar 22, 2013 | 44 | $137,170 | -30% | 130 | $1,055 | $71,514,415 | 10 |
| Mar 29, 2013 | 42 | $113,765 | -17% | 123 | $925 | $71,628,180 | 11 |
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 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 3/7/2013 | $403,253 | 52 | 74 | 454 | $2,515,508 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Australia | 3/14/2013 | $121,162 | 41 | 41 | 81 | $241,572 | 12/14/2015 | |||
| Austria | 4/19/2013 | $309,054 | 69 | 69 | 138 | $557,646 | 12/14/2015 | |||
| Bolivia | 2/7/2013 | $0 | 0 | 6 | 16 | $52,095 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Brazil | 4/5/2013 | $923,486 | 181 | 182 | 665 | $3,406,194 | 12/14/2015 | |||
| Bulgaria | 1/18/2013 | $20,521 | 17 | 17 | 62 | $11,107 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Colombia | 3/1/2013 | $322,426 | 111 | 111 | 502 | $1,693,816 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Croatia | 3/7/2013 | $15,701 | 9 | 12 | 51 | $54,648 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Czech Republic | 3/21/2013 | $68,455 | 59 | 59 | 150 | $194,226 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Egypt | 2/27/2013 | $19,676 | 10 | 10 | 62 | $111,429 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Estonia | 2/22/2013 | $17,375 | 8 | 8 | 17 | $54,735 | 12/14/2015 | |||
| Finland | 3/22/2013 | $99,423 | 51 | 51 | 210 | $489,713 | 12/14/2015 | |||
| Germany | 4/18/2013 | $1,459,060 | 328 | 368 | 696 | $2,965,357 | 12/14/2015 | |||
| Hong Kong | 3/14/2013 | $161,067 | 35 | 35 | 59 | $330,792 | 12/14/2015 | |||
| India | 2/8/2013 | $37,596 | 50 | 50 | 50 | $37,596 | 12/14/2015 | |||
| Indonesia | 2/8/2013 | $33,131 | 94 | 105 | 418 | $1,680,789 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Israel | 4/4/2013 | $0 | 0 | 16 | 28 | $172,863 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Italy | 3/21/2013 | $1,127,132 | 241 | 241 | 519 | $3,125,266 | 12/14/2015 | |||
| Latvia | 3/15/2013 | $11,439 | 5 | 5 | 19 | $61,552 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Lebanon | 2/21/2013 | $39,692 | 12 | 12 | 24 | $95,934 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Lithuania | 3/1/2013 | $16,355 | 6 | 6 | 34 | $71,787 | 12/14/2015 | |||
| Malaysia | 1/17/2013 | $260,399 | 64 | 64 | 205 | $889,129 | 12/14/2015 | |||
| Mexico | 2/1/2013 | $0 | 0 | 406 | 942 | $9,823,169 | 12/14/2015 | |||
| Netherlands | 3/7/2013 | $329,108 | 40 | 43 | 246 | $1,172,943 | 12/14/2015 | |||
| Norway | 4/5/2013 | $123,801 | 85 | 85 | 204 | $350,130 | 12/14/2015 | |||
| Peru | 2/7/2013 | $323,156 | 87 | 87 | 279 | $1,145,136 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Philippines | 2/6/2013 | $161,553 | 71 | 71 | 109 | $278,075 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Poland | 2/22/2013 | $126,260 | 47 | 47 | 131 | $335,818 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Portugal | 3/7/2013 | $61,335 | 24 | 24 | 93 | $164,134 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Romania | 3/1/2013 | $24 | 1 | 6 | 21 | $123,365 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Russia (CIS) | 3/7/2013 | $0 | 0 | 498 | 1,010 | $6,027,432 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Serbia and Montenegro | 3/7/2013 | $6,033 | 7 | 7 | 49 | $24,020 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Singapore | 1/17/2013 | $293,209 | 29 | 29 | 73 | $610,043 | 12/14/2015 | |||
| Slovakia | 3/21/2013 | $27,203 | 33 | 33 | 70 | $70,269 | 12/14/2015 | |||
| Slovenia | 2/21/2013 | $10,661 | 7 | 7 | 49 | $60,367 | 12/14/2015 | |||
| Spain | 2/8/2013 | $3,582,150 | 345 | 361 | 1,997 | $10,287,633 | 12/14/2015 | |||
| Sweden | 4/3/2013 | $134,728 | 51 | 51 | 187 | $500,532 | 12/14/2015 | |||
| Switzerland | 4/18/2013 | $136,169 | 22 | 22 | 44 | $249,909 | 12/14/2015 | |||
| Taiwan | 3/8/2013 | $273,803 | 58 | 60 | 210 | $946,996 | 12/14/2015 | |||
| Thailand | 2/7/2013 | $78,202 | 35 | 35 | 68 | $154,025 | 12/14/2015 | |||
| Turkey | 1/18/2013 | $134,572 | 76 | 76 | 260 | $669,813 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Ukraine | 1/17/2013 | $113,320 | 47 | 52 | 149 | $284,997 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| United Arab Emirates | 2/14/2013 | $310,052 | 29 | 29 | 56 | $762,155 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| United Kingdom | 2/22/2013 | $2,373,248 | 392 | 399 | 1,763 | $8,331,347 | 12/14/2015 | |||
| Uruguay | 3/15/2013 | $25,471 | 7 | 8 | 47 | $152,561 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Venezuela | 4/19/2013 | $286,302 | 45 | 45 | 88 | $893,040 | 12/14/2015 | |||
| Vietnam | 1/18/2013 | $209,049 | 35 | 35 | 93 | $856,728 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Rest of World | $13,378,995 | |||||||||
| International Total | $76,467,386 | 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
| Jessica Chastain | Annabel |
Supporting
| Nikolaj Coster-Waldau | Lucas / Jeffrey | |
| Megan Charpentier | Victoria | |
| Isabelle Nelisse | Lilly | |
| Daniel Kash | Dr. Dreyfuss | |
| Javier Botet | Mama | |
| Jane Moffat | Jean Podolski / Mama Voice | |
| Morgan McGarry | Young Victoria | |
| David Fox | Burnsie | |
| Domenic Cuzzocrea | Ron | |
| Chris Marren | Cop | |
| Julia Chantrey | Nina | |
| Ray Kahnert | Judge | |
| Diane Gordon | Lousie | |
| Matthew Edison | Young Cop | |
| Maya Dawe | Young Lilly | |
| Sierra Dawe | Young Lilly | |
| Nick Hall | Annabel's Bandmate | |
| Joey Proulx | Annabel's Bandmate | |
| Hannah Cheesman | Beautiful Mama / Skinny Woman | |
| Elvamai Hoover | Dr. Dreyfuss' Secretary | |
| Pamela Susan Farrauto | Nun | |
| Chrys Hobbs | Nun 2 | |
| Laura Guiteras | Mama Voice | |
| Melina Matthews | Mama Voice |
Production and Technical Credits
| Andy Muschietti | Director | |
| Neil Cross | Screenwriter | |
| Andy Muschietti | Screenwriter | |
| Barbara Muschietti | Screenwriter | |
| Andy Muschietti | Story Creator | |
| Barbara Muschietti | Story Creator | |
| J. Miles Dale | Producer | |
| Barbara Muschietti | Producer | |
| Guillermo del Toro | Executive Producer | |
| Christina Lera Gracia | Associate Producer | |
| Antonio Riestra | Director of Photography | |
| Michele Conroy | Editor | |
| Luis Sequeira | Costume Designer | |
| Fernando Velazquez | Composer | |
| Anastasia Masaro | Production Designer | |
| Robin D. Cook | Casting | |
| Dennis Chapman | Unit Production Manager | |
| Ingrid Fdez De Castro | Line Producer | |
| Jeff Authors | First Assistant Director | |
| Penny Charter | Assistant Director | |
| Mariano Liwski | Post-Production Supervisor | |
| Elis Lam | Art Director | |
| Arlene Lott | 1st Assistant Director | |
| Julie Lugosi | 1st Assistant Director | |
| Aleks Marinkovich | 1st Assistant Director | |
| Patricia Cuccia | Set Decorator |
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.
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Synopsis
The day their father killed their mother, sisters Victoria and Lilly vanished near their suburban neighborhood. For five long years, their Uncle Lucas and his girlfriend, Annabel, have been madly searching for them. But when, incredibly, the kids are found alive in a decrepit cabin, the couple wonders if the girls are the only guests they have welcomed into their home. As Annabel tries to introduce the children to a normal life, she grows convinced of an evil presence in their house. Are the sisters experiencing traumatic stress, or is a ghost coming to visit them? How did the broken girls survive those years all by themselves? As she answers these disturbing questions, the new mother will find that the whispers she hears at bedtime are coming from the lips of a deadly presence.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $28,402,310 (39.7% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.52 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 48.4% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $15,000,000 (worldwide box office is 9.9 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 2,647 opening theaters/2,781 max. theaters, 5.3 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $105,371,834 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | January 18th, 2013 (Wide) by Universal |
| International Releases: | January 17th, 2013 (Wide) (Malaysia)
January 17th, 2013 (Wide) (Singapore) January 17th, 2013 (Wide) (Ukraine) January 18th, 2013 (Wide) (Turkey) January 18th, 2013 (Wide) (Vietnam) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | May 7th, 2013 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for violence and terror, some disturbing images and thematic elements. (Rating bulletin 2248, 11/7/2012) |
| Running Time: | 109 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Director Remaking Their Own Movie, Intertitle, Prologue, Same Actor, Multiple Roles, Voiceover/Narration |
| Plot point: | Abandoned Child, Dream Sequence, Haunting, Kidnap, Murder - Suicide, Musicians, Spree Killer, Suicide, Twins, Unexpected Families, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent |
| Social setting: | Cabin in the Woods, Punk Rock |
| Subgenre: | Supernatural Horror |
| Source: | Based on Short Film |
| Genre: | Horror |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Fantasy |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Universal Pictures, Guillermo del Toro, De Milo, Toma 78 |
| Production Countries: | Spain, Canada |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2013 | 1 | $28,402,310 | 2,647 | $10,730 | $28,402,310 | 1 | |
| Jan 25, 2013 | 2 | $13,088,145 | -54% | 2,682 | $4,880 | $48,875,585 | 2 |
| Feb 1, 2013 | 4 | $6,590,970 | -50% | 2,781 | $2,370 | $58,123,070 | 3 |
| Feb 8, 2013 | 6 | $4,229,665 | -36% | 2,677 | $1,580 | $63,951,810 | 4 |
| Feb 15, 2013 | 11 | $2,686,245 | -36% | 1,648 | $1,630 | $68,166,420 | 5 |
| Feb 22, 2013 | 16 | $1,173,900 | -56% | 1,163 | $1,009 | $70,230,570 | 6 |
| Mar 1, 2013 | 25 | $341,955 | -71% | 447 | $765 | $70,874,905 | 7 |
| Mar 8, 2013 | 31 | $152,995 | -55% | 214 | $715 | $71,117,175 | 8 |
| Mar 15, 2013 | 34 | $142,805 | -7% | 204 | $700 | $71,325,330 | 9 |
| Mar 22, 2013 | 42 | $93,620 | -34% | 130 | $720 | $71,470,865 | 10 |
| Mar 29, 2013 | 41 | $73,805 | -21% | 123 | $600 | $71,588,220 | 11 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2013 | 1 | $10,098,305 | 2,647 | $3,815 | $10,098,305 | 1 | ||
| Jan 19, 2013 | 1 | $10,839,465 | +7% | 2,647 | $4,095 | $20,937,770 | 2 | |
| Jan 20, 2013 | 1 | $7,464,540 | -31% | 2,647 | $2,820 | $28,402,310 | 3 | |
| Jan 21, 2013 | 1 | $3,745,505 | -50% | 2,647 | $1,415 | $32,147,815 | 4 | |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 1 | $1,508,790 | -60% | 2,647 | $570 | $33,656,605 | 5 | |
| Jan 23, 2013 | 1 | $1,032,330 | -32% | 2,647 | $390 | $34,688,935 | 6 | |
| Jan 24, 2013 | 1 | $1,098,505 | +6% | 2,647 | $415 | $35,787,440 | 7 | |
| Jan 25, 2013 | 2 | $3,888,885 | +254% | -61% | 2,682 | $1,450 | $39,676,325 | 8 |
| Jan 26, 2013 | 2 | $6,289,290 | +62% | -42% | 2,682 | $2,345 | $45,965,615 | 9 |
| Jan 27, 2013 | 2 | $2,909,970 | -54% | -61% | 2,682 | $1,085 | $48,875,585 | 10 |
| Jan 28, 2013 | 3 | $710,725 | -76% | -81% | 2,682 | $265 | $49,586,310 | 11 |
| Jan 29, 2013 | 4 | $765,710 | +8% | -49% | 2,682 | $285 | $50,352,020 | 12 |
| Jan 30, 2013 | 4 | $576,630 | -25% | -44% | 2,682 | $215 | $50,928,650 | 13 |
| Jan 31, 2013 | 4 | $603,450 | +5% | -45% | 2,682 | $225 | $51,532,100 | 14 |
| Feb 1, 2013 | 4 | $2,322,135 | +285% | -40% | 2,781 | $835 | $53,854,235 | 15 |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 4 | $3,323,295 | +43% | -47% | 2,781 | $1,195 | $57,177,530 | 16 |
| Feb 3, 2013 | 4 | $945,540 | -72% | -68% | 2,781 | $340 | $58,123,070 | 17 |
| Feb 4, 2013 | 6 | $403,245 | -57% | -43% | 2,781 | $145 | $58,526,315 | 18 |
| Feb 5, 2013 | 7 | $458,865 | +14% | -40% | 2,781 | $165 | $58,985,180 | 19 |
| Feb 6, 2013 | 6 | $361,530 | -21% | -37% | 2,781 | $130 | $59,346,710 | 20 |
| Feb 7, 2013 | 5 | $375,435 | +4% | -38% | 2,781 | $135 | $59,722,145 | 21 |
| Feb 8, 2013 | 6 | $1,191,265 | +217% | -49% | 2,677 | $445 | $60,913,410 | 22 |
| Feb 9, 2013 | 6 | $2,074,675 | +74% | -38% | 2,677 | $775 | $62,988,085 | 23 |
| Feb 10, 2013 | 7 | $963,725 | -54% | +2% | 2,677 | $360 | $63,951,810 | 24 |
| Feb 11, 2013 | 7 | $281,085 | -71% | -30% | 2,677 | $105 | $64,232,895 | 25 |
| Feb 12, 2013 | 7 | $294,470 | +5% | -36% | 2,677 | $110 | $64,527,365 | 26 |
| Feb 13, 2013 | 8 | $227,545 | -23% | -37% | 2,677 | $85 | $64,754,910 | 27 |
| Feb 14, 2013 | 9 | $725,265 | +219% | +93% | 2,043 | $355 | $65,480,175 | 28 |
| Feb 15, 2013 | 10 | $758,080 | +5% | -36% | 1,648 | $460 | $66,238,255 | 29 |
| Feb 16, 2013 | 11 | $1,161,840 | +53% | -44% | 1,648 | $705 | $67,400,095 | 30 |
| Feb 17, 2013 | 11 | $766,325 | -34% | -20% | 1,648 | $465 | $68,166,420 | 31 |
| Feb 18, 2013 | 14 | $395,520 | -48% | +41% | 1,648 | $240 | $68,561,940 | 32 |
| Feb 19, 2013 | 13 | $181,280 | -54% | -38% | 1,648 | $110 | $68,743,220 | 33 |
| Feb 20, 2013 | 13 | $156,425 | -14% | -31% | 1,648 | $95 | $68,899,645 | 34 |
| Feb 21, 2013 | 14 | $157,025 | n/c | -78% | 1,648 | $95 | $69,056,670 | 35 |
| Feb 22, 2013 | 16 | $337,525 | +115% | -55% | 1,163 | $290 | $69,394,195 | 36 |
| Feb 23, 2013 | 16 | $569,430 | +69% | -51% | 1,163 | $490 | $69,963,625 | 37 |
| Feb 24, 2013 | 16 | $266,945 | -53% | -65% | 1,163 | $230 | $70,230,570 | 38 |
| Feb 25, 2013 | - | $75,595 | -72% | -81% | 1,163 | $65 | $70,306,165 | 39 |
| Feb 26, 2013 | - | $81,410 | +8% | -55% | 1,163 | $70 | $70,387,575 | 40 |
| Feb 27, 2013 | - | $75,595 | -7% | -52% | 1,163 | $65 | $70,463,170 | 41 |
| Feb 28, 2013 | - | $69,780 | -8% | -56% | 1,163 | $60 | $70,532,950 | 42 |
| Mar 1, 2013 | - | $102,810 | +47% | -70% | 447 | $230 | $70,635,760 | 43 |
| Mar 2, 2013 | - | $163,155 | +59% | -71% | 447 | $365 | $70,798,915 | 44 |
| Mar 3, 2013 | - | $75,990 | -53% | -72% | 447 | $170 | $70,874,905 | 45 |
| Mar 4, 2013 | - | $24,585 | -68% | -67% | 447 | $55 | $70,899,490 | 46 |
| Mar 5, 2013 | - | $22,350 | -9% | -73% | 447 | $50 | $70,921,840 | 47 |
| Mar 6, 2013 | - | $22,225 | -1% | -71% | 447 | $50 | $70,944,065 | 48 |
| Mar 7, 2013 | - | $20,115 | -9% | -71% | 447 | $45 | $70,964,180 | 49 |
| Mar 8, 2013 | - | $42,785 | +113% | -58% | 214 | $200 | $71,006,965 | 50 |
| Mar 9, 2013 | - | $72,760 | +70% | -55% | 214 | $340 | $71,079,725 | 51 |
| Mar 10, 2013 | - | $37,450 | -49% | -51% | 214 | $175 | $71,117,175 | 52 |
| Mar 11, 2013 | - | $17,120 | -54% | -30% | 214 | $80 | $71,134,295 | 53 |
| Mar 12, 2013 | - | $17,095 | n/c | -24% | 214 | $80 | $71,151,390 | 54 |
| Mar 13, 2013 | - | $13,910 | -19% | -37% | 214 | $65 | $71,165,300 | 55 |
| Mar 14, 2013 | - | $17,225 | +24% | -14% | 214 | $80 | $71,182,525 | 56 |
| Mar 15, 2013 | - | $45,900 | +166% | +7% | 204 | $225 | $71,228,425 | 57 |
| Mar 16, 2013 | - | $62,225 | +36% | -14% | 204 | $305 | $71,290,650 | 58 |
| Mar 17, 2013 | - | $34,680 | -44% | -7% | 204 | $170 | $71,325,330 | 59 |
| Mar 18, 2013 | - | $13,260 | -62% | -23% | 204 | $65 | $71,338,590 | 60 |
| Mar 19, 2013 | - | $13,350 | +1% | -22% | 204 | $65 | $71,351,940 | 61 |
| Mar 20, 2013 | - | $12,140 | -9% | -13% | 204 | $60 | $71,364,080 | 62 |
| Mar 21, 2013 | - | $13,165 | +8% | -24% | 204 | $65 | $71,377,245 | 63 |
| Mar 22, 2013 | - | $25,995 | +97% | -43% | 130 | $200 | $71,403,240 | 64 |
| Mar 23, 2013 | - | $41,600 | +60% | -33% | 130 | $320 | $71,444,840 | 65 |
| Mar 24, 2013 | - | $26,025 | -37% | -25% | 130 | $200 | $71,470,865 | 66 |
| Mar 25, 2013 | - | $10,400 | -60% | -22% | 130 | $80 | $71,481,265 | 67 |
| Mar 26, 2013 | - | $10,415 | n/c | -22% | 130 | $80 | $71,491,680 | 68 |
| Mar 27, 2013 | - | $9,750 | -6% | -20% | 130 | $75 | $71,501,430 | 69 |
| Mar 28, 2013 | - | $12,985 | +33% | -1% | 130 | $100 | $71,514,415 | 70 |
| Mar 29, 2013 | - | $26,445 | +104% | +2% | 123 | $215 | $71,540,860 | 71 |
| Mar 30, 2013 | - | $30,135 | +14% | -28% | 123 | $245 | $71,570,995 | 72 |
| Mar 31, 2013 | - | $17,225 | -43% | -34% | 123 | $140 | $71,588,220 | 73 |
| Apr 1, 2013 | - | $11,070 | -36% | +6% | 123 | $90 | $71,599,290 | 74 |
| Apr 2, 2013 | - | $9,840 | -11% | -6% | 123 | $80 | $71,609,130 | 75 |
| Apr 3, 2013 | - | $9,225 | -6% | -5% | 123 | $75 | $71,618,355 | 76 |
| Apr 4, 2013 | - | $9,825 | +7% | -24% | 123 | $80 | $71,628,180 | 77 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2013 | 1 | $35,787,440 | 2,647 | $13,520 | $35,787,440 | 1 | |
| Jan 25, 2013 | 2 | $15,744,660 | -56% | 2,682 | $5,870 | $51,532,100 | 2 |
| Feb 1, 2013 | 4 | $8,190,045 | -48% | 2,781 | $2,945 | $59,722,145 | 3 |
| Feb 8, 2013 | 8 | $5,758,030 | -30% | 2,043 | $2,818 | $65,480,175 | 4 |
| Feb 15, 2013 | 11 | $3,576,495 | -38% | 1,648 | $2,170 | $69,056,670 | 5 |
| Feb 22, 2013 | 18 | $1,476,280 | -59% | 1,163 | $1,269 | $70,532,950 | 6 |
| Mar 1, 2013 | 25 | $431,230 | -71% | 447 | $965 | $70,964,180 | 7 |
| Mar 8, 2013 | 32 | $218,345 | -49% | 214 | $1,020 | $71,182,525 | 8 |
| Mar 15, 2013 | 33 | $194,720 | -11% | 204 | $955 | $71,377,245 | 9 |
| Mar 22, 2013 | 44 | $137,170 | -30% | 130 | $1,055 | $71,514,415 | 10 |
| Mar 29, 2013 | 42 | $113,765 | -17% | 123 | $925 | $71,628,180 | 11 |
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 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 3/7/2013 | $403,253 | 52 | 74 | 454 | $2,515,508 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Australia | 3/14/2013 | $121,162 | 41 | 41 | 81 | $241,572 | 12/14/2015 | |||
| Austria | 4/19/2013 | $309,054 | 69 | 69 | 138 | $557,646 | 12/14/2015 | |||
| Bolivia | 2/7/2013 | $0 | 0 | 6 | 16 | $52,095 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Brazil | 4/5/2013 | $923,486 | 181 | 182 | 665 | $3,406,194 | 12/14/2015 | |||
| Bulgaria | 1/18/2013 | $20,521 | 17 | 17 | 62 | $11,107 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Colombia | 3/1/2013 | $322,426 | 111 | 111 | 502 | $1,693,816 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Croatia | 3/7/2013 | $15,701 | 9 | 12 | 51 | $54,648 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Czech Republic | 3/21/2013 | $68,455 | 59 | 59 | 150 | $194,226 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Egypt | 2/27/2013 | $19,676 | 10 | 10 | 62 | $111,429 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Estonia | 2/22/2013 | $17,375 | 8 | 8 | 17 | $54,735 | 12/14/2015 | |||
| Finland | 3/22/2013 | $99,423 | 51 | 51 | 210 | $489,713 | 12/14/2015 | |||
| Germany | 4/18/2013 | $1,459,060 | 328 | 368 | 696 | $2,965,357 | 12/14/2015 | |||
| Hong Kong | 3/14/2013 | $161,067 | 35 | 35 | 59 | $330,792 | 12/14/2015 | |||
| India | 2/8/2013 | $37,596 | 50 | 50 | 50 | $37,596 | 12/14/2015 | |||
| Indonesia | 2/8/2013 | $33,131 | 94 | 105 | 418 | $1,680,789 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Israel | 4/4/2013 | $0 | 0 | 16 | 28 | $172,863 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Italy | 3/21/2013 | $1,127,132 | 241 | 241 | 519 | $3,125,266 | 12/14/2015 | |||
| Latvia | 3/15/2013 | $11,439 | 5 | 5 | 19 | $61,552 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Lebanon | 2/21/2013 | $39,692 | 12 | 12 | 24 | $95,934 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Lithuania | 3/1/2013 | $16,355 | 6 | 6 | 34 | $71,787 | 12/14/2015 | |||
| Malaysia | 1/17/2013 | $260,399 | 64 | 64 | 205 | $889,129 | 12/14/2015 | |||
| Mexico | 2/1/2013 | $0 | 0 | 406 | 942 | $9,823,169 | 12/14/2015 | |||
| Netherlands | 3/7/2013 | $329,108 | 40 | 43 | 246 | $1,172,943 | 12/14/2015 | |||
| Norway | 4/5/2013 | $123,801 | 85 | 85 | 204 | $350,130 | 12/14/2015 | |||
| Peru | 2/7/2013 | $323,156 | 87 | 87 | 279 | $1,145,136 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Philippines | 2/6/2013 | $161,553 | 71 | 71 | 109 | $278,075 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Poland | 2/22/2013 | $126,260 | 47 | 47 | 131 | $335,818 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Portugal | 3/7/2013 | $61,335 | 24 | 24 | 93 | $164,134 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Romania | 3/1/2013 | $24 | 1 | 6 | 21 | $123,365 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Russia (CIS) | 3/7/2013 | $0 | 0 | 498 | 1,010 | $6,027,432 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Serbia and Montenegro | 3/7/2013 | $6,033 | 7 | 7 | 49 | $24,020 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Singapore | 1/17/2013 | $293,209 | 29 | 29 | 73 | $610,043 | 12/14/2015 | |||
| Slovakia | 3/21/2013 | $27,203 | 33 | 33 | 70 | $70,269 | 12/14/2015 | |||
| Slovenia | 2/21/2013 | $10,661 | 7 | 7 | 49 | $60,367 | 12/14/2015 | |||
| Spain | 2/8/2013 | $3,582,150 | 345 | 361 | 1,997 | $10,287,633 | 12/14/2015 | |||
| Sweden | 4/3/2013 | $134,728 | 51 | 51 | 187 | $500,532 | 12/14/2015 | |||
| Switzerland | 4/18/2013 | $136,169 | 22 | 22 | 44 | $249,909 | 12/14/2015 | |||
| Taiwan | 3/8/2013 | $273,803 | 58 | 60 | 210 | $946,996 | 12/14/2015 | |||
| Thailand | 2/7/2013 | $78,202 | 35 | 35 | 68 | $154,025 | 12/14/2015 | |||
| Turkey | 1/18/2013 | $134,572 | 76 | 76 | 260 | $669,813 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Ukraine | 1/17/2013 | $113,320 | 47 | 52 | 149 | $284,997 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| United Arab Emirates | 2/14/2013 | $310,052 | 29 | 29 | 56 | $762,155 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| United Kingdom | 2/22/2013 | $2,373,248 | 392 | 399 | 1,763 | $8,331,347 | 12/14/2015 | |||
| Uruguay | 3/15/2013 | $25,471 | 7 | 8 | 47 | $152,561 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Venezuela | 4/19/2013 | $286,302 | 45 | 45 | 88 | $893,040 | 12/14/2015 | |||
| Vietnam | 1/18/2013 | $209,049 | 35 | 35 | 93 | $856,728 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Rest of World | $13,378,995 | |||||||||
| International Total | $76,467,386 | 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
| Jessica Chastain | Annabel |
Supporting
| Nikolaj Coster-Waldau | Lucas / Jeffrey | |
| Megan Charpentier | Victoria | |
| Isabelle Nelisse | Lilly | |
| Daniel Kash | Dr. Dreyfuss | |
| Javier Botet | Mama | |
| Jane Moffat | Jean Podolski / Mama Voice | |
| Morgan McGarry | Young Victoria | |
| David Fox | Burnsie | |
| Domenic Cuzzocrea | Ron | |
| Chris Marren | Cop | |
| Julia Chantrey | Nina | |
| Ray Kahnert | Judge | |
| Diane Gordon | Lousie | |
| Matthew Edison | Young Cop | |
| Maya Dawe | Young Lilly | |
| Sierra Dawe | Young Lilly | |
| Nick Hall | Annabel's Bandmate | |
| Joey Proulx | Annabel's Bandmate | |
| Hannah Cheesman | Beautiful Mama / Skinny Woman | |
| Elvamai Hoover | Dr. Dreyfuss' Secretary | |
| Pamela Susan Farrauto | Nun | |
| Chrys Hobbs | Nun 2 | |
| Laura Guiteras | Mama Voice | |
| Melina Matthews | Mama Voice |
Production and Technical Credits
| Andy Muschietti | Director | |
| Neil Cross | Screenwriter | |
| Andy Muschietti | Screenwriter | |
| Barbara Muschietti | Screenwriter | |
| Andy Muschietti | Story Creator | |
| Barbara Muschietti | Story Creator | |
| J. Miles Dale | Producer | |
| Barbara Muschietti | Producer | |
| Guillermo del Toro | Executive Producer | |
| Christina Lera Gracia | Associate Producer | |
| Antonio Riestra | Director of Photography | |
| Michele Conroy | Editor | |
| Luis Sequeira | Costume Designer | |
| Fernando Velazquez | Composer | |
| Anastasia Masaro | Production Designer | |
| Robin D. Cook | Casting | |
| Dennis Chapman | Unit Production Manager | |
| Ingrid Fdez De Castro | Line Producer | |
| Jeff Authors | First Assistant Director | |
| Penny Charter | Assistant Director | |
| Mariano Liwski | Post-Production Supervisor | |
| Elis Lam | Art Director | |
| Arlene Lott | 1st Assistant Director | |
| Julie Lugosi | 1st Assistant Director | |
| Aleks Marinkovich | 1st Assistant Director | |
| Patricia Cuccia | Set Decorator |
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.
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