Novocaine (2001)

Novocaine
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $2,025,238Details
International Box Office $497,690Details
Worldwide Box Office $2,522,928
OpusData ID: 55760100
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Metrics

Opening Weekend:$418,098 (20.6% of total gross)
Legs:4.84 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:80.3% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$6,000,000 (worldwide box office is 0.4 times production budget)
Theater counts:105 opening theaters/189 max. theaters, 5.8 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $4,044,252

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 8,201-8,300) 8,220 $2,025,238
All Time International Box Office (Rank 14,001-14,100) 14,067 $497,690
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 12,801-12,900) 12,871 $2,522,928
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,131 $2,025,238
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,625 $2,025,238
All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 2,701-2,800) 2,728 $497,690
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 2,601-2,700) 2,621 $2,522,928
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,152 $2,025,238
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,801-2,900) 2,828 $497,690
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,597 $2,522,928

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: November 16th, 2001 (Wide) by Artisan
Video Release: April 23rd, 2002 by Lionsgate Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R for violence, sexuality, language and drug content
Running Time: 95 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Wish I Was Here
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Keywords: Film Noir
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Artisan Entertainment
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 8,201-8,300) 8,220 $2,025,238
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 7,301-7,400) 7,392 $4,044,252
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 7,301-7,400) 7,319 $2,025,238
Top-grossing movies at the domestic box office first released in 2001 (Rank 101-200) 175 $2,025,238
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,131 $2,025,238
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 941 $4,046,888
Top 2001 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office 36 $2,025,238
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 4,401-4,500) 4,474 $2,025,238
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 7,401-7,500) 7,412 $2,025,238
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 4,301-4,400) 4,387 $2,025,238
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,625 $2,025,238
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,152 $2,025,238
All Time Domestic Box Office for Artisan Movies 23 $2,025,238

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 16, 2001 18 $418,098   105 $3,982   $418,098 1
Nov 23, 2001 20 $340,212 -19% 120 $2,835   $945,325 2
Nov 30, 2001 20 $236,198 -31% 145 $1,629   $1,291,430 3
Dec 7, 2001 22 $135,882 -42% 164 $829   $1,512,342 4
Dec 14, 2001 28 $96,012 -29% 189 $508   $1,677,475 5
Dec 21, 2001 28 $91,143 -5% 171 $533   $1,816,725 6
Dec 28, 2001 36 $72,599 -20% 146 $497   $1,973,973 7
Jan 4, 2002 44 $28,855 -60% 65 $444   $2,025,238 8

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 16, 2001 18 $605,113   105 $5,763   $605,113 1
Nov 23, 2001 20 $450,119 -26% 120 $3,751   $1,055,232 2
Nov 30, 2001 21 $321,228 -29% 145 $2,215   $1,376,460 3
Dec 7, 2001 22 $205,003 -36% 164 $1,250   $1,581,463 4
Dec 14, 2001 29 $144,119 -30% 189 $763   $1,725,582 5
Dec 21, 2001 31 $175,792 +22% 171 $1,028   $1,901,374 6
Dec 28, 2001 36 $95,009 -46% 146 $651   $1,996,383 7
Jan 4, 2002 52 $28,855 -70% 65 $444   $2,025,238 8

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 14,001-14,100) 14,067 $497,690
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 12,801-12,900) 12,820 $497,690
All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 8,201-8,300) 8,274 $497,690
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 11,801-11,900) 11,830 $497,690
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 7,501-7,600) 7,510 $497,690
All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 2,701-2,800) 2,728 $497,690
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,801-2,900) 2,828 $497,690
All Time International Box Office for Artisan Movies 19 $497,690

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 12,801-12,900) 12,871 $2,522,928
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 11,501-11,600) 11,572 $2,522,928
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 7,301-7,400) 7,341 $2,522,928
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 11,101-11,200) 11,136 $2,522,928
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 6,901-7,000) 6,963 $2,522,928
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 2,601-2,700) 2,621 $2,522,928
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,597 $2,522,928
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Artisan Movies 23 $2,522,928

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 at a cost. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.

Leading Cast

Steve Martin    Frank Sangster

Supporting Cast

Helena Bonham Carter    Susan Ivy
Laura Dern    Jean Noble
Elias Koteas    Harlan
Scott Caan    Duane Ivey
Keith David    Detective Lunt
Lynne Thigpen    Pat
Chelcie Ross    Mike
Polly Noonan    Sally
JoBe Cerny    Pharmacist Wayne Ponze
Yasen Peyankov    "Sunshine Lounge" Bartender
Teri Cotruzzola    Attractive Complaining Patient
Lucina Paquet    Mrs. Langston
Preston Maybank    Gelding
Sally Kao    Chinese Wife
Quincy Wong    Chinese Husband
George Lugg    Liquor Store Owner
Tyler Rostenkowski    Billy
Tom Milanovich    "Blue Sands" Bartender
Karol Kent    Detective Lily Pons
Eddie Bo Smith, Jr.    Motel Security Guard
Mary Ann Childers    Anchorwoman
Rich Komenich    Detective
James Chisem    Harris
Joe Kasala    Officer Peter Reilly
Eric Lane    Officer Chuck Smith
Roy Hytower    Skinny Sheriff
Kwame Amoaku    Visiting Room Guard
Christian Stolte    Court Guard
Len Bajenski    Trooper Jarvis
Mindy Bell    Trooper Bunch
Roderick Peepless    Storch

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

David Atkins    Director
David Atkins    Screenwriter
David Atkins    Story Creator
Paul Felopulos    Story Creator
Paul Mones    Producer
Daniel M. Rosenberg    Producer
Michele Weisler    Executive Producer
Sharon Seymour    Production Designer
Melody London    Editor
Denise Wingate    Costume Designer
Steve Bartek    Original Score by
Danny Elfman    Additional Music
Mary Colquhoun    Casting Director
James Jr. Giovannetti    Assistant Director
Michele Weisler    Unit Production Manager
Craig Jackson    Art Director
Amelia Hochberg    Set Decorator
Vilko Filac    Cinematographer
Gina Panno    Costume Supervisor
Melody London    Additional Editor
David Obermeyer    Sound Mixer
Robert Fernandez    Re-recording Mixer
Glenfield Payne    Sound Effects Editor
Sylvia Menno    Dialogue Editor
Ellen Segal    Music Editor
Linda Melazzo    Makeup (Key)
Dominic Mango    Hairstylist (Key)
Manlio Rocchetti    Special Make-up Effects
Rick Lefevour    Stunt Coordinator

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.


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Metrics

Opening Weekend:$418,098 (20.6% of total gross)
Legs:4.84 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:80.3% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$6,000,000 (worldwide box office is 0.4 times production budget)
Theater counts:105 opening theaters/189 max. theaters, 5.8 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $4,044,252

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 8,201-8,300) 8,220 $2,025,238
All Time International Box Office (Rank 14,001-14,100) 14,067 $497,690
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 12,801-12,900) 12,871 $2,522,928
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,131 $2,025,238
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,625 $2,025,238
All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 2,701-2,800) 2,728 $497,690
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 2,601-2,700) 2,621 $2,522,928
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,152 $2,025,238
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,801-2,900) 2,828 $497,690
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,597 $2,522,928

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: November 16th, 2001 (Wide) by Artisan
Video Release: April 23rd, 2002 by Lionsgate Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R for violence, sexuality, language and drug content
Running Time: 95 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Wish I Was Here
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Film Noir
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Artisan Entertainment
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Leading Cast

Steve Martin    Frank Sangster

Supporting Cast

Helena Bonham Carter    Susan Ivy
Laura Dern    Jean Noble
Elias Koteas    Harlan
Scott Caan    Duane Ivey
Keith David    Detective Lunt
Lynne Thigpen    Pat
Chelcie Ross    Mike
Polly Noonan    Sally
JoBe Cerny    Pharmacist Wayne Ponze
Yasen Peyankov    "Sunshine Lounge" Bartender
Teri Cotruzzola    Attractive Complaining Patient
Lucina Paquet    Mrs. Langston
Preston Maybank    Gelding
Sally Kao    Chinese Wife
Quincy Wong    Chinese Husband
George Lugg    Liquor Store Owner
Tyler Rostenkowski    Billy
Tom Milanovich    "Blue Sands" Bartender
Karol Kent    Detective Lily Pons
Eddie Bo Smith, Jr.    Motel Security Guard
Mary Ann Childers    Anchorwoman
Rich Komenich    Detective
James Chisem    Harris
Joe Kasala    Officer Peter Reilly
Eric Lane    Officer Chuck Smith
Roy Hytower    Skinny Sheriff
Kwame Amoaku    Visiting Room Guard
Christian Stolte    Court Guard
Len Bajenski    Trooper Jarvis
Mindy Bell    Trooper Bunch
Roderick Peepless    Storch

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

David Atkins    Director
David Atkins    Screenwriter
David Atkins    Story Creator
Paul Felopulos    Story Creator
Paul Mones    Producer
Daniel M. Rosenberg    Producer
Michele Weisler    Executive Producer
Sharon Seymour    Production Designer
Melody London    Editor
Denise Wingate    Costume Designer
Steve Bartek    Original Score by
Danny Elfman    Additional Music
Mary Colquhoun    Casting Director
James Jr. Giovannetti    Assistant Director
Michele Weisler    Unit Production Manager
Craig Jackson    Art Director
Amelia Hochberg    Set Decorator
Vilko Filac    Cinematographer
Gina Panno    Costume Supervisor
Melody London    Additional Editor
David Obermeyer    Sound Mixer
Robert Fernandez    Re-recording Mixer
Glenfield Payne    Sound Effects Editor
Sylvia Menno    Dialogue Editor
Ellen Segal    Music Editor
Linda Melazzo    Makeup (Key)
Dominic Mango    Hairstylist (Key)
Manlio Rocchetti    Special Make-up Effects
Rick Lefevour    Stunt Coordinator

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 8,201-8,300) 8,220 $2,025,238
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 7,301-7,400) 7,392 $4,044,252
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 7,301-7,400) 7,319 $2,025,238
Top-grossing movies at the domestic box office first released in 2001 (Rank 101-200) 175 $2,025,238
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,131 $2,025,238
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 941 $4,046,888
Top 2001 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office 36 $2,025,238
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 4,401-4,500) 4,474 $2,025,238
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 7,401-7,500) 7,412 $2,025,238
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 4,301-4,400) 4,387 $2,025,238
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,625 $2,025,238
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,152 $2,025,238
All Time Domestic Box Office for Artisan Movies 23 $2,025,238

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 16, 2001 18 $418,098   105 $3,982   $418,098 1
Nov 23, 2001 20 $340,212 -19% 120 $2,835   $945,325 2
Nov 30, 2001 20 $236,198 -31% 145 $1,629   $1,291,430 3
Dec 7, 2001 22 $135,882 -42% 164 $829   $1,512,342 4
Dec 14, 2001 28 $96,012 -29% 189 $508   $1,677,475 5
Dec 21, 2001 28 $91,143 -5% 171 $533   $1,816,725 6
Dec 28, 2001 36 $72,599 -20% 146 $497   $1,973,973 7
Jan 4, 2002 44 $28,855 -60% 65 $444   $2,025,238 8

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 16, 2001 18 $605,113   105 $5,763   $605,113 1
Nov 23, 2001 20 $450,119 -26% 120 $3,751   $1,055,232 2
Nov 30, 2001 21 $321,228 -29% 145 $2,215   $1,376,460 3
Dec 7, 2001 22 $205,003 -36% 164 $1,250   $1,581,463 4
Dec 14, 2001 29 $144,119 -30% 189 $763   $1,725,582 5
Dec 21, 2001 31 $175,792 +22% 171 $1,028   $1,901,374 6
Dec 28, 2001 36 $95,009 -46% 146 $651   $1,996,383 7
Jan 4, 2002 52 $28,855 -70% 65 $444   $2,025,238 8

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 14,001-14,100) 14,067 $497,690
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 12,801-12,900) 12,820 $497,690
All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 8,201-8,300) 8,274 $497,690
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 11,801-11,900) 11,830 $497,690
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 7,501-7,600) 7,510 $497,690
All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 2,701-2,800) 2,728 $497,690
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,801-2,900) 2,828 $497,690
All Time International Box Office for Artisan Movies 19 $497,690

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 12,801-12,900) 12,871 $2,522,928
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 11,501-11,600) 11,572 $2,522,928
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 7,301-7,400) 7,341 $2,522,928
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 11,101-11,200) 11,136 $2,522,928
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 6,901-7,000) 6,963 $2,522,928
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 2,601-2,700) 2,621 $2,522,928
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,597 $2,522,928
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Artisan Movies 23 $2,522,928

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 at a cost. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.