Matchstick Men (2003)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $36,873,198 | Details |
| International Box Office | $22,292,102 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $59,165,300 | |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $13,087,307 (35.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.82 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 62.3% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 2,711 opening theaters/2,711 max. theaters, 4.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $73,134,898 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | September 12th, 2003 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for thematic elements, violence, some sexual content and language |
| Running Time: | 116 minutes |
| Plot point: | Agoraphobia, Anxiety and Phobias, Confidence Men, False Identity, Mental Illness, No Honor Among Thieves, Surprise Twist, Unexpected Families |
| Social setting: | Therapists / Therapy |
| Subgenre: | Crime Comedy |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Warner Bros. |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2003 | 2 | $13,087,307 | 2,711 | $4,827 | $13,087,307 | 1 | |
| Sep 19, 2003 | 6 | $7,552,427 | -42% | 2,711 | $2,786 | $24,233,745 | 2 |
| Sep 26, 2003 | 9 | $4,354,363 | -42% | 2,666 | $1,633 | $30,703,127 | 3 |
| Oct 3, 2003 | 11 | $2,267,466 | -48% | 2,007 | $1,130 | $34,188,065 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2003 | 16 | $881,410 | -61% | 1,021 | $863 | $35,775,075 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2003 | 24 | $203,178 | -77% | 314 | $647 | $36,260,522 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2003 | 39 | $67,875 | -67% | 118 | $575 | $36,400,184 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2003 | 30 | $148,565 | +119% | 250 | $594 | $36,570,914 | 8 |
| Nov 7, 2003 | 33 | $94,071 | -37% | 201 | $468 | $36,729,823 | 9 |
| Nov 14, 2003 | 41 | $50,621 | -46% | 120 | $422 | $36,822,633 | 10 |
| Nov 21, 2003 | 49 | $27,435 | -46% | 70 | $392 | $36,873,198 | 11 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2003 | 2 | $4,151,000 | 2,711 | $1,531 | $4,151,000 | 1 | ||
| Sep 13, 2003 | 2 | $5,876,326 | +42% | 2,711 | $2,168 | $9,981,578 | 2 | |
| Sep 14, 2003 | 2 | $3,105,729 | -47% | 2,711 | $1,146 | $13,087,307 | 3 | |
| Sep 15, 2003 | 2 | $882,000 | -72% | 2,711 | $325 | $13,969,000 | 4 | |
| Sep 16, 2003 | 2 | $978,000 | +11% | 2,711 | $361 | $14,947,000 | 5 | |
| Sep 17, 2003 | 2 | $888,000 | -9% | 2,711 | $328 | $15,836,000 | 6 | |
| Sep 18, 2003 | 2 | $845,000 | -5% | 2,711 | $312 | $16,681,000 | 7 | |
| Sep 19, 2003 | 5 | $2,550,000 | +202% | -39% | 2,711 | $941 | $19,231,000 | 8 |
| Sep 20, 2003 | 6 | $3,391,812 | +33% | -42% | 2,711 | $1,251 | $22,609,083 | 9 |
| Sep 21, 2003 | 6 | $1,624,662 | -52% | -48% | 2,711 | $599 | $24,233,745 | 10 |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 6 | $504,000 | -69% | -43% | 2,711 | $186 | $24,738,000 | 11 |
| Sep 23, 2003 | 4 | $611,000 | +21% | -38% | 2,711 | $225 | $25,349,000 | 12 |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 4 | $502,000 | -18% | -43% | 2,711 | $185 | $25,852,000 | 13 |
| Sep 25, 2003 | 4 | $497,000 | -1% | -41% | 2,711 | $183 | $26,349,000 | 14 |
| Sep 26, 2003 | 8 | $1,314,000 | +164% | -48% | 2,666 | $493 | $27,663,000 | 15 |
| Sep 27, 2003 | 7 | $2,016,203 | +53% | -41% | 2,666 | $756 | $29,696,392 | 16 |
| Sep 28, 2003 | 10 | $1,006,735 | -50% | -38% | 2,666 | $378 | $30,703,127 | 17 |
| Sep 29, 2003 | 7 | $292,000 | -71% | -42% | 2,666 | $110 | $30,995,000 | 18 |
| Sep 30, 2003 | 6 | $334,000 | +14% | -45% | 2,666 | $125 | $31,330,000 | 19 |
| Oct 1, 2003 | 6 | $294,000 | -12% | -41% | 2,666 | $110 | $31,624,000 | 20 |
| Oct 2, 2003 | 7 | $296,000 | +1% | -40% | 2,666 | $111 | $31,921,000 | 21 |
| Oct 7, 2003 | 10 | $182,000 | -46% | 2,007 | $91 | $34,552,000 | 26 | |
| Oct 8, 2003 | 10 | $165,000 | -9% | -44% | 2,007 | $82 | $34,717,000 | 27 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2003 | 2 | $16,681,318 | 2,711 | $6,153 | $16,681,318 | 1 | |
| Sep 19, 2003 | 6 | $9,667,446 | -42% | 2,711 | $3,566 | $26,348,764 | 2 |
| Sep 26, 2003 | 9 | $5,571,835 | -42% | 2,666 | $2,090 | $31,920,599 | 3 |
| Oct 3, 2003 | 11 | $2,973,066 | -47% | 2,007 | $1,481 | $34,893,665 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2003 | 17 | $1,163,679 | -61% | 1,021 | $1,140 | $36,057,344 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2003 | 24 | $274,965 | -76% | 314 | $876 | $36,332,309 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2003 | 41 | $90,040 | -67% | 118 | $763 | $36,422,349 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2003 | 31 | $213,403 | +137% | 250 | $854 | $36,635,752 | 8 |
| Nov 7, 2003 | 34 | $136,260 | -36% | 201 | $678 | $36,772,012 | 9 |
| Nov 14, 2003 | 41 | $73,751 | -46% | 120 | $615 | $36,845,763 | 10 |
| Nov 21, 2003 | 63 | $27,435 | -63% | 70 | $392 | $36,873,198 | 11 |
Leading
| Nicolas Cage | Roy Waller | |
| Sam Rockwell | Frank Mercer | |
| Alison Lohman | Angela |
Supporting
| Bruce McGill | Chuck Frechette | |
| Bruce Altman | Dr. Klein | |
| Sheila Kelley | Kathy | |
| Beth Grant | Laundry Lady | |
| Jenny O Hara | Mrs. Schaffer | |
| Steve Eastin | Mr. Schaffer | |
| Fran Kranz | Slacker Boyfriend | |
| Tim Kelleher | Bishop | |
| Nigel Gibbs | Holt | |
| Bill Saito | Pharmacist #1 | |
| Tim Maculan | Pharmacist #2 | |
| Stoney Westmoreland | Man in Line | |
| Lynn Ann Leveridge | Bank Clerk | |
| Giannina Facio | Bank Teller | |
| Sonya Eddy | Parking Garage Cashier | |
| Michael Clossin | Long Winded Parking Booth Driver | |
| Kim Cassidy | Stripper | |
| Paul Hubbard | Store Clerk | |
| Monnae Michaell | Carpet Store Manager | |
| Dennis Anderson | Cashier | |
| Marco Kyris | Pizza Boy | |
| Jerry Hauck | Taxi Cab Driver | |
| Jim Zulevic | Airport Bartender | |
| Ramsey Malouky | Hospital Intern | |
| Andi Sherrill | Pharmacy Cashier | |
| Kate Steele | Strip Club Waitress | |
| Adam Clark | Strip Club Bouncer | |
| Daniel Villarreal | Car Wash Employee | |
| Marco Assante | Valet Parker |
Production and Technical Credits
| Ridley Scott | Director | |
| Jack Rapke | Producer | |
| Ridley Scott | Producer | |
| Steve Starkey | Producer | |
| Sean Bailey | Producer | |
| Ted Griffin | Producer | |
| Nicholas Griffin | Screenwriter | |
| Ted Griffin | Screenwriter | |
| Eric Garcia | Story Creator | |
| Robert Zemeckis | Executive Producer | |
| John Mathieson | Director of Photography | |
| Tom Foden | Production Designer | |
| Dody Dorn | Editor | |
| Charles J.D. Schlissel | Co-Producer | |
| Giannina Facio | Co-Producer | |
| Hans Zimmer | Composer | |
| K.C. Hodenfield | Assistant Director | |
| Leigh Shanta | Unit Production Manager | |
| Michael Manson | Art Director | |
| Nancy Nye | Set Decorator | |
| Michael Kaplan | Costume Designer | |
| Linda Matthews | Costume Supervisor | |
| Adam Scott | Associate Editor | |
| Lee Orloff | Sound Mixer | |
| Michael Minkler | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Myron Nettinga | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Per Hallberg | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| Karen Baker Landers | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| Christopher Assells | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Dino R. Dimuro | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Dan Hegeman | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Christopher Hogan | Dialogue Editor | |
| Peter Staubli | Dialogue Editor | |
| Marc Streitenfeld | Music Editor | |
| Tarra Day | Make up | |
| Mary L. Hart Mastro | Hairstylist | |
| Dody Dorn | Music Supervisor | |
| Marc Streitenfeld | Music Supervisor | |
| Debra Zane | Casting Director | |
| Eddie Yansick | Stunt Coordinator | |
| Sheena Duggal | Visual Effects 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.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $13,087,307 (35.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.82 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 62.3% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 2,711 opening theaters/2,711 max. theaters, 4.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $73,134,898 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | September 12th, 2003 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for thematic elements, violence, some sexual content and language |
| Running Time: | 116 minutes |
| Plot point: | Agoraphobia, Anxiety and Phobias, Confidence Men, False Identity, Mental Illness, No Honor Among Thieves, Surprise Twist, Unexpected Families |
| Social setting: | Therapists / Therapy |
| Subgenre: | Crime Comedy |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Warner Bros. |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2003 | 2 | $13,087,307 | 2,711 | $4,827 | $13,087,307 | 1 | |
| Sep 19, 2003 | 6 | $7,552,427 | -42% | 2,711 | $2,786 | $24,233,745 | 2 |
| Sep 26, 2003 | 9 | $4,354,363 | -42% | 2,666 | $1,633 | $30,703,127 | 3 |
| Oct 3, 2003 | 11 | $2,267,466 | -48% | 2,007 | $1,130 | $34,188,065 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2003 | 16 | $881,410 | -61% | 1,021 | $863 | $35,775,075 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2003 | 24 | $203,178 | -77% | 314 | $647 | $36,260,522 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2003 | 39 | $67,875 | -67% | 118 | $575 | $36,400,184 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2003 | 30 | $148,565 | +119% | 250 | $594 | $36,570,914 | 8 |
| Nov 7, 2003 | 33 | $94,071 | -37% | 201 | $468 | $36,729,823 | 9 |
| Nov 14, 2003 | 41 | $50,621 | -46% | 120 | $422 | $36,822,633 | 10 |
| Nov 21, 2003 | 49 | $27,435 | -46% | 70 | $392 | $36,873,198 | 11 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2003 | 2 | $4,151,000 | 2,711 | $1,531 | $4,151,000 | 1 | ||
| Sep 13, 2003 | 2 | $5,876,326 | +42% | 2,711 | $2,168 | $9,981,578 | 2 | |
| Sep 14, 2003 | 2 | $3,105,729 | -47% | 2,711 | $1,146 | $13,087,307 | 3 | |
| Sep 15, 2003 | 2 | $882,000 | -72% | 2,711 | $325 | $13,969,000 | 4 | |
| Sep 16, 2003 | 2 | $978,000 | +11% | 2,711 | $361 | $14,947,000 | 5 | |
| Sep 17, 2003 | 2 | $888,000 | -9% | 2,711 | $328 | $15,836,000 | 6 | |
| Sep 18, 2003 | 2 | $845,000 | -5% | 2,711 | $312 | $16,681,000 | 7 | |
| Sep 19, 2003 | 5 | $2,550,000 | +202% | -39% | 2,711 | $941 | $19,231,000 | 8 |
| Sep 20, 2003 | 6 | $3,391,812 | +33% | -42% | 2,711 | $1,251 | $22,609,083 | 9 |
| Sep 21, 2003 | 6 | $1,624,662 | -52% | -48% | 2,711 | $599 | $24,233,745 | 10 |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 6 | $504,000 | -69% | -43% | 2,711 | $186 | $24,738,000 | 11 |
| Sep 23, 2003 | 4 | $611,000 | +21% | -38% | 2,711 | $225 | $25,349,000 | 12 |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 4 | $502,000 | -18% | -43% | 2,711 | $185 | $25,852,000 | 13 |
| Sep 25, 2003 | 4 | $497,000 | -1% | -41% | 2,711 | $183 | $26,349,000 | 14 |
| Sep 26, 2003 | 8 | $1,314,000 | +164% | -48% | 2,666 | $493 | $27,663,000 | 15 |
| Sep 27, 2003 | 7 | $2,016,203 | +53% | -41% | 2,666 | $756 | $29,696,392 | 16 |
| Sep 28, 2003 | 10 | $1,006,735 | -50% | -38% | 2,666 | $378 | $30,703,127 | 17 |
| Sep 29, 2003 | 7 | $292,000 | -71% | -42% | 2,666 | $110 | $30,995,000 | 18 |
| Sep 30, 2003 | 6 | $334,000 | +14% | -45% | 2,666 | $125 | $31,330,000 | 19 |
| Oct 1, 2003 | 6 | $294,000 | -12% | -41% | 2,666 | $110 | $31,624,000 | 20 |
| Oct 2, 2003 | 7 | $296,000 | +1% | -40% | 2,666 | $111 | $31,921,000 | 21 |
| Oct 7, 2003 | 10 | $182,000 | -46% | 2,007 | $91 | $34,552,000 | 26 | |
| Oct 8, 2003 | 10 | $165,000 | -9% | -44% | 2,007 | $82 | $34,717,000 | 27 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2003 | 2 | $16,681,318 | 2,711 | $6,153 | $16,681,318 | 1 | |
| Sep 19, 2003 | 6 | $9,667,446 | -42% | 2,711 | $3,566 | $26,348,764 | 2 |
| Sep 26, 2003 | 9 | $5,571,835 | -42% | 2,666 | $2,090 | $31,920,599 | 3 |
| Oct 3, 2003 | 11 | $2,973,066 | -47% | 2,007 | $1,481 | $34,893,665 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2003 | 17 | $1,163,679 | -61% | 1,021 | $1,140 | $36,057,344 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2003 | 24 | $274,965 | -76% | 314 | $876 | $36,332,309 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2003 | 41 | $90,040 | -67% | 118 | $763 | $36,422,349 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2003 | 31 | $213,403 | +137% | 250 | $854 | $36,635,752 | 8 |
| Nov 7, 2003 | 34 | $136,260 | -36% | 201 | $678 | $36,772,012 | 9 |
| Nov 14, 2003 | 41 | $73,751 | -46% | 120 | $615 | $36,845,763 | 10 |
| Nov 21, 2003 | 63 | $27,435 | -63% | 70 | $392 | $36,873,198 | 11 |
Leading
| Nicolas Cage | Roy Waller | |
| Sam Rockwell | Frank Mercer | |
| Alison Lohman | Angela |
Supporting
| Bruce McGill | Chuck Frechette | |
| Bruce Altman | Dr. Klein | |
| Sheila Kelley | Kathy | |
| Beth Grant | Laundry Lady | |
| Jenny O Hara | Mrs. Schaffer | |
| Steve Eastin | Mr. Schaffer | |
| Fran Kranz | Slacker Boyfriend | |
| Tim Kelleher | Bishop | |
| Nigel Gibbs | Holt | |
| Bill Saito | Pharmacist #1 | |
| Tim Maculan | Pharmacist #2 | |
| Stoney Westmoreland | Man in Line | |
| Lynn Ann Leveridge | Bank Clerk | |
| Giannina Facio | Bank Teller | |
| Sonya Eddy | Parking Garage Cashier | |
| Michael Clossin | Long Winded Parking Booth Driver | |
| Kim Cassidy | Stripper | |
| Paul Hubbard | Store Clerk | |
| Monnae Michaell | Carpet Store Manager | |
| Dennis Anderson | Cashier | |
| Marco Kyris | Pizza Boy | |
| Jerry Hauck | Taxi Cab Driver | |
| Jim Zulevic | Airport Bartender | |
| Ramsey Malouky | Hospital Intern | |
| Andi Sherrill | Pharmacy Cashier | |
| Kate Steele | Strip Club Waitress | |
| Adam Clark | Strip Club Bouncer | |
| Daniel Villarreal | Car Wash Employee | |
| Marco Assante | Valet Parker |
Production and Technical Credits
| Ridley Scott | Director | |
| Jack Rapke | Producer | |
| Ridley Scott | Producer | |
| Steve Starkey | Producer | |
| Sean Bailey | Producer | |
| Ted Griffin | Producer | |
| Nicholas Griffin | Screenwriter | |
| Ted Griffin | Screenwriter | |
| Eric Garcia | Story Creator | |
| Robert Zemeckis | Executive Producer | |
| John Mathieson | Director of Photography | |
| Tom Foden | Production Designer | |
| Dody Dorn | Editor | |
| Charles J.D. Schlissel | Co-Producer | |
| Giannina Facio | Co-Producer | |
| Hans Zimmer | Composer | |
| K.C. Hodenfield | Assistant Director | |
| Leigh Shanta | Unit Production Manager | |
| Michael Manson | Art Director | |
| Nancy Nye | Set Decorator | |
| Michael Kaplan | Costume Designer | |
| Linda Matthews | Costume Supervisor | |
| Adam Scott | Associate Editor | |
| Lee Orloff | Sound Mixer | |
| Michael Minkler | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Myron Nettinga | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Per Hallberg | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| Karen Baker Landers | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| Christopher Assells | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Dino R. Dimuro | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Dan Hegeman | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Christopher Hogan | Dialogue Editor | |
| Peter Staubli | Dialogue Editor | |
| Marc Streitenfeld | Music Editor | |
| Tarra Day | Make up | |
| Mary L. Hart Mastro | Hairstylist | |
| Dody Dorn | Music Supervisor | |
| Marc Streitenfeld | Music Supervisor | |
| Debra Zane | Casting Director | |
| Eddie Yansick | Stunt Coordinator | |
| Sheena Duggal | Visual Effects 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.