Novocaine (2001)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $2,025,238 | Details |
| International Box Office | $497,690 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $2,522,928 | |
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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 | $4,276,681 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | November 16th, 2001 (Wide) by Artisan |
| Video Release: | April 23rd, 2002 by Lionsgate Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for violence, sexuality, language and drug content |
| Running Time: | 95 minutes |
| Social setting: | 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 |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Leading
| Steve Martin | Frank Sangster |
Supporting
| 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 |
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 |
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: | $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 | $4,276,681 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | November 16th, 2001 (Wide) by Artisan |
| Video Release: | April 23rd, 2002 by Lionsgate Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for violence, sexuality, language and drug content |
| Running Time: | 95 minutes |
| Social setting: | 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 |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Leading
| Steve Martin | Frank Sangster |
Supporting
| 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 |
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 |
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.