The Myth of the American Sleepover (2011)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $41,045 | Details |
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Synopsis
Four young people are on the last night of summer—their final night of freedom before the new school year starts. The teenagers cross paths as they explore the suburban wonderland they inhabit in search of love and adventure—chasing first kisses, elusive crushes, popularity and parties—and discover the quiet moments that will later resonate as the best in their youth.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $8,700 (21.2% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.72 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $50,000 (worldwide box office is 0.8 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 1 opening theaters/3 max. theaters, 3.0 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $58,541 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | July 22nd, 2011 (Limited) by IFC Films, released as Myth of the American Sleepover |
| Video Release: | February 28th, 2012 by Mpi Home Video |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 96 minutes |
| Plot point: | Coming of Age, First Love, Twins |
| Social setting: | Summer Vacation |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Roman Spring |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2011 | 65 | $8,700 | 1 | $8,700 | $8,700 | 1 | |
| Jul 29, 2011 | 71 | $7,704 | -11% | 2 | $3,852 | $19,733 | 2 |
| Aug 5, 2011 | 77 | $8,587 | +11% | 3 | $2,862 | $32,605 | 3 |
| Aug 12, 2011 | 98 | $1,974 | -77% | 1 | $1,974 | $37,266 | 4 |
| Aug 19, 2011 | 115 | $819 | -59% | 2 | $410 | $39,001 | 5 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2011 | 65 | $12,029 | 1 | $12,029 | $12,029 | 1 | |
| Jul 29, 2011 | 72 | $11,989 | n/c | 2 | $5,995 | $24,018 | 2 |
| Aug 5, 2011 | 80 | $11,274 | -6% | 3 | $3,758 | $35,292 | 3 |
| Aug 12, 2011 | 98 | $2,892 | -74% | 1 | $2,892 | $38,184 | 4 |
| Aug 19, 2011 | 119 | $1,131 | -61% | 2 | $566 | $39,315 | 5 |
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Synopsis
Four young people are on the last night of summer—their final night of freedom before the new school year starts. The teenagers cross paths as they explore the suburban wonderland they inhabit in search of love and adventure—chasing first kisses, elusive crushes, popularity and parties—and discover the quiet moments that will later resonate as the best in their youth.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $8,700 (21.2% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.72 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $50,000 (worldwide box office is 0.8 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 1 opening theaters/3 max. theaters, 3.0 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $58,541 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | July 22nd, 2011 (Limited) by IFC Films, released as Myth of the American Sleepover |
| Video Release: | February 28th, 2012 by Mpi Home Video |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 96 minutes |
| Plot point: | Coming of Age, First Love, Twins |
| Social setting: | Summer Vacation |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Roman Spring |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2011 | 65 | $8,700 | 1 | $8,700 | $8,700 | 1 | |
| Jul 29, 2011 | 71 | $7,704 | -11% | 2 | $3,852 | $19,733 | 2 |
| Aug 5, 2011 | 77 | $8,587 | +11% | 3 | $2,862 | $32,605 | 3 |
| Aug 12, 2011 | 98 | $1,974 | -77% | 1 | $1,974 | $37,266 | 4 |
| Aug 19, 2011 | 115 | $819 | -59% | 2 | $410 | $39,001 | 5 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2011 | 65 | $12,029 | 1 | $12,029 | $12,029 | 1 | |
| Jul 29, 2011 | 72 | $11,989 | n/c | 2 | $5,995 | $24,018 | 2 |
| Aug 5, 2011 | 80 | $11,274 | -6% | 3 | $3,758 | $35,292 | 3 |
| Aug 12, 2011 | 98 | $2,892 | -74% | 1 | $2,892 | $38,184 | 4 |
| Aug 19, 2011 | 119 | $1,131 | -61% | 2 | $566 | $39,315 | 5 |
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.