Memoir of a Murderer (2017)
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $91,335 | Details |
| International Box Office | $19,191,200 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $19,282,535 | |
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Synopsis
Byung-soo, a retired serial killer, lives a quiet life with his daughter Eun-hee, who has cared for him ever since his Alzheimer’s diagnosis. When Eun-hee brings home her new boyfriend Tae-ju, Byung-soo realizes Tae-ju is a serial killer too. To save his daughter, Byung-soo must fight Tae-ju as well as his own mind.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $27,665 (30.3% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.30 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 0.5% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 8 opening theaters/8 max. theaters, 3.1 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $121,777 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | September 8th, 2017 (Limited) by Well Go USA |
| International Releases: | August 30th, 2017 (Wide), released as MEMOIR OF A MURDERER (South Korea)
September 22nd, 2017 (Wide), released as Memoir Of A Murderer (Australia) |
| Video Release: | December 19th, 2017 by Well Go USA Video |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 118 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | South Korea |
| Plot point: | Alzheimer, False Identity, Faulty Memory, Kidnap, Raised by Kidnappers, Serial Killer |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | Republic of Korea |
| Languages: | Korean |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2017 | 52 | $27,665 | 8 | $3,458 | $27,665 | 1 | |
| Sep 15, 2017 | 54 | $18,643 | -33% | 6 | $3,107 | $61,731 | 2 |
| Sep 22, 2017 | 66 | $8,724 | -53% | 6 | $1,454 | $80,665 | 3 |
| Sep 29, 2017 | 75 | $3,823 | -56% | 3 | $1,274 | $89,649 | 4 |
| Oct 6, 2017 | 107 | $212 | -94% | 1 | $212 | $91,144 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2017 | 106 | $191 | -10% | 1 | $191 | $91,335 | 6 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2017 | 51 | $43,088 | 8 | $5,386 | $43,088 | 1 | |
| Sep 15, 2017 | 54 | $28,853 | -33% | 6 | $4,809 | $71,941 | 2 |
| Sep 22, 2017 | 66 | $13,885 | -52% | 6 | $2,314 | $85,826 | 3 |
| Sep 29, 2017 | 82 | $5,106 | -63% | 3 | $1,702 | $90,932 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2017 | 115 | $191 | 1 | $191 | $91,335 | 6 |
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 | 9/22/2017 | $12,231 | 12 | 12 | 13 | $21,394 | 10/3/2017 | |||
| South Korea | 8/30/2017 | $0 | 0 | 1,064 | 3,165 | $18,014 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Rest of World | $19,151,792 | |||||||||
| International Total | $19,191,200 | 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.
| Seol Kyung-gu | ||
| Kim Nam-gil | ||
| Kim Seol-hyun | ||
| Oh Dal-su |
Production and Technical Credits
| Won Shin-yun | Director |
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
Byung-soo, a retired serial killer, lives a quiet life with his daughter Eun-hee, who has cared for him ever since his Alzheimer’s diagnosis. When Eun-hee brings home her new boyfriend Tae-ju, Byung-soo realizes Tae-ju is a serial killer too. To save his daughter, Byung-soo must fight Tae-ju as well as his own mind.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $27,665 (30.3% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.30 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 0.5% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 8 opening theaters/8 max. theaters, 3.1 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $121,777 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | September 8th, 2017 (Limited) by Well Go USA |
| International Releases: | August 30th, 2017 (Wide), released as MEMOIR OF A MURDERER (South Korea)
September 22nd, 2017 (Wide), released as Memoir Of A Murderer (Australia) |
| Video Release: | December 19th, 2017 by Well Go USA Video |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 118 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | South Korea |
| Plot point: | Alzheimer, False Identity, Faulty Memory, Kidnap, Raised by Kidnappers, Serial Killer |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | Republic of Korea |
| Languages: | Korean |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2017 | 52 | $27,665 | 8 | $3,458 | $27,665 | 1 | |
| Sep 15, 2017 | 54 | $18,643 | -33% | 6 | $3,107 | $61,731 | 2 |
| Sep 22, 2017 | 66 | $8,724 | -53% | 6 | $1,454 | $80,665 | 3 |
| Sep 29, 2017 | 75 | $3,823 | -56% | 3 | $1,274 | $89,649 | 4 |
| Oct 6, 2017 | 107 | $212 | -94% | 1 | $212 | $91,144 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2017 | 106 | $191 | -10% | 1 | $191 | $91,335 | 6 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2017 | 51 | $43,088 | 8 | $5,386 | $43,088 | 1 | |
| Sep 15, 2017 | 54 | $28,853 | -33% | 6 | $4,809 | $71,941 | 2 |
| Sep 22, 2017 | 66 | $13,885 | -52% | 6 | $2,314 | $85,826 | 3 |
| Sep 29, 2017 | 82 | $5,106 | -63% | 3 | $1,702 | $90,932 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2017 | 115 | $191 | 1 | $191 | $91,335 | 6 |
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 | 9/22/2017 | $12,231 | 12 | 12 | 13 | $21,394 | 10/3/2017 | |||
| South Korea | 8/30/2017 | $0 | 0 | 1,064 | 3,165 | $18,014 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Rest of World | $19,151,792 | |||||||||
| International Total | $19,191,200 | 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.
| Seol Kyung-gu | ||
| Kim Nam-gil | ||
| Kim Seol-hyun | ||
| Oh Dal-su |
Production and Technical Credits
| Won Shin-yun | Director |
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.