The Obama Effect (2012)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $103,000 | Details |
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Synopsis
"The Obama Effect" movie, featuring Charles Dutton as John Thomas an insurance salesman in his 50's who suffers from serious health issues. Motivated by a misguided obsession with getting Barack Obama elected, John takes an overwhelming involvement in the Presidential campaign. While John becomes obsessed with the ideal of change that Obama represents for Americans, he has in turn neglected to create positive change in his own life, particularly with regard to his health and family relationships. John hides his health problems from his strong, yet supportive wife, Molly, creating a strain on their marriage. John seeks the support of a Republican relative, MLK, who initially starkly resists supporting a Democratic candidate. John’s son, Kalil, rebels against his father's avid support of Obama by supporting the Republican candidate as well. When Molly discovers that John has been hiding his health scares from her, she urges him to take positive action to improve his bad habits. John works to get back on the right path with his health and family as Obama soars to success in the campaign.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $73,000 (70.9% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 1.41 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 25 opening theaters/25 max. theaters, 1.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $154,762 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | July 13th, 2012 (Limited) by ARC Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for some sexual content and language. (Rating bulletin 2228, 6/20/2012) |
| Running Time: | 85 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Directing Yourself, Screenplay Written By the Star |
| Plot point: | Mid-Life Crisis, Political |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Smith Global Management, A Bro Distribution |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2012 | 39 | $73,000 | 25 | $2,920 | $73,000 | 1 | |
| Jul 20, 2012 | 65 | $6,000 | -92% | 21 | $286 | $103,000 | 2 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2012 | 42 | $97,000 | 25 | $3,880 | $97,000 | 1 | |
| Jul 20, 2012 | 69 | $6,000 | -94% | 21 | $286 | $103,000 | 2 |
Lead Ensemble Member
| Charles S. Dutton | John Thomas | |
| Vanessa Bell Calloway | Molly Thomas | |
| Katt Williams | MLK | |
| Meagan Good | Tamika | |
| Wesley Jonathan | Kalil | |
| C.J. Mack | Joshua | |
| Zab Judah | Jamel | |
| Glynn Turman | Slim |
Production and Technical Credits
| Charles S. Dutton | Director | |
| Charles S. Dutton | Screenwriter | |
| Sidra Smith | Screenwriter | |
| Celeste Walker | Screenwriter | |
| Harry Smith | Producer | |
| Rob Johnson | Producer | |
| Barry Hankerson | Producer |
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
"The Obama Effect" movie, featuring Charles Dutton as John Thomas an insurance salesman in his 50's who suffers from serious health issues. Motivated by a misguided obsession with getting Barack Obama elected, John takes an overwhelming involvement in the Presidential campaign. While John becomes obsessed with the ideal of change that Obama represents for Americans, he has in turn neglected to create positive change in his own life, particularly with regard to his health and family relationships. John hides his health problems from his strong, yet supportive wife, Molly, creating a strain on their marriage. John seeks the support of a Republican relative, MLK, who initially starkly resists supporting a Democratic candidate. John’s son, Kalil, rebels against his father's avid support of Obama by supporting the Republican candidate as well. When Molly discovers that John has been hiding his health scares from her, she urges him to take positive action to improve his bad habits. John works to get back on the right path with his health and family as Obama soars to success in the campaign.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $73,000 (70.9% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 1.41 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 25 opening theaters/25 max. theaters, 1.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $154,762 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | July 13th, 2012 (Limited) by ARC Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for some sexual content and language. (Rating bulletin 2228, 6/20/2012) |
| Running Time: | 85 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Directing Yourself, Screenplay Written By the Star |
| Plot point: | Mid-Life Crisis, Political |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Smith Global Management, A Bro Distribution |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2012 | 39 | $73,000 | 25 | $2,920 | $73,000 | 1 | |
| Jul 20, 2012 | 65 | $6,000 | -92% | 21 | $286 | $103,000 | 2 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2012 | 42 | $97,000 | 25 | $3,880 | $97,000 | 1 | |
| Jul 20, 2012 | 69 | $6,000 | -94% | 21 | $286 | $103,000 | 2 |
Lead Ensemble Member
| Charles S. Dutton | John Thomas | |
| Vanessa Bell Calloway | Molly Thomas | |
| Katt Williams | MLK | |
| Meagan Good | Tamika | |
| Wesley Jonathan | Kalil | |
| C.J. Mack | Joshua | |
| Zab Judah | Jamel | |
| Glynn Turman | Slim |
Production and Technical Credits
| Charles S. Dutton | Director | |
| Charles S. Dutton | Screenwriter | |
| Sidra Smith | Screenwriter | |
| Celeste Walker | Screenwriter | |
| Harry Smith | Producer | |
| Rob Johnson | Producer | |
| Barry Hankerson | Producer |
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.