Rafiki (2018)
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $137,968 | Details |
| International Box Office | $38,545 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $176,513 | |
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
“Good Kenyan girls become good Kenyan wives,” but Kena and Ziki long for something more. Despite the political rivalry between their families, the girls resist and remain close friends, supporting each other to pursue their dreams in a conservative society. When love blossoms between them, the two girls will be forced to choose between happiness and safety.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $16,016 (11.6% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 8.61 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 78.2% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 6 opening theaters/17 max. theaters, 5.1 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $180,142 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 19th, 2019 (Limited) by Film Movement |
| International Releases: | September 23rd, 2018 (Wide) (Kenya)
May 24th, 2019 (Wide) (Netherlands) |
| Video Release: | August 13th, 2019 by Film Movement Video |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 83 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | F-Rated |
| Geographical setting: | Kenya |
| Plot point: | Bigotry, Dysfunctional Family, Hate Crime, LGBTQ+, Romance, Romeo and Juliet Romance |
| Social setting: | Political Campaign |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | MPM Film, Big World Pictures, Afrobubblegum , MPM Premium, Schortcut Films, Ape & Bjorn, Rinkel Film & TV, Razor Films, Tango Entertainment, Media Programme of the European Union, ACP Group of States, CNC, Institut Francais, The Netherlands Film Fund, Hubert Bals Fund, Berlinale World Cinema Fund, Arri-International Support Program, Wanuri Kahiu |
| Production Countries: | Kenya, South Africa, Germany, Netherlands, France, Norway, Lebanon |
| Languages: | English, Swahili |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2019 | 61 | $16,016 | 6 | $2,669 | $21,408 | 1 | |
| Apr 26, 2019 | 57 | $9,500 | -41% | 7 | $1,357 | $40,201 | 2 |
| May 3, 2019 | 65 | $5,258 | -45% | 9 | $584 | $57,826 | 3 |
| May 10, 2019 | 51 | $11,116 | +111% | 16 | $695 | $75,688 | 4 |
| May 17, 2019 | 60 | $5,086 | -54% | 9 | $565 | $93,695 | 5 |
| May 24, 2019 | 62 | $7,708 | +52% | 11 | $701 | $105,641 | 6 |
| May 31, 2019 | 55 | $4,932 | -36% | 8 | $617 | $117,743 | 7 |
| Jun 7, 2019 | 78 | $1,275 | -74% | 5 | $255 | $128,361 | 8 |
| Jun 14, 2019 | 74 | $1,099 | -14% | 4 | $275 | $130,564 | 9 |
| Jun 21, 2019 | 78 | $335 | -70% | 3 | $112 | $132,808 | 10 |
| Jun 28, 2019 | 84 | $245 | -27% | 2 | $123 | $133,561 | 11 |
| Jul 5, 2019 | 77 | $686 | +180% | 2 | $343 | $134,247 | 12 |
| Jul 12, 2019 | 79 | $630 | -8% | 3 | $210 | $134,992 | 13 |
| Jul 19, 2019 | 79 | $905 | +44% | 1 | $905 | $137,071 | 14 |
| Jul 26, 2019 | 80 | $167 | -82% | 1 | $167 | $137,238 | 15 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2019 | 58 | $30,701 | 6 | $5,117 | $30,701 | 1 | |
| Apr 26, 2019 | 50 | $21,867 | -29% | 10 | $2,187 | $52,568 | 2 |
| May 3, 2019 | 59 | $12,004 | -45% | 11 | $1,091 | $64,572 | 3 |
| May 10, 2019 | 49 | $24,037 | +100% | 17 | $1,414 | $88,609 | 4 |
| May 17, 2019 | 60 | $9,324 | -61% | 11 | $848 | $97,933 | 5 |
| May 24, 2019 | 57 | $19,810 | +112% | 12 | $1,651 | $117,743 | 6 |
| May 31, 2019 | 57 | $9,343 | -53% | 9 | $1,038 | $127,086 | 7 |
| Jun 7, 2019 | - | $2,379 | -75% | 5 | $476 | $129,465 | 8 |
| Jun 14, 2019 | - | $3,008 | +26% | 5 | $602 | $132,473 | 9 |
| Jun 21, 2019 | 79 | $843 | -72% | 4 | $211 | $133,316 | 10 |
| Jun 28, 2019 | 88 | $245 | -71% | 2 | $123 | $133,561 | 11 |
| Jul 5, 2019 | 82 | $801 | +227% | 2 | $401 | $134,362 | 12 |
| Jul 12, 2019 | 81 | $1,804 | +125% | 3 | $601 | $136,166 | 13 |
| Jul 19, 2019 | 84 | $905 | -50% | 1 | $905 | $137,071 | 14 |
| Jul 26, 2019 | 79 | $897 | -1% | 2 | $449 | $137,968 | 15 |
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
“Good Kenyan girls become good Kenyan wives,” but Kena and Ziki long for something more. Despite the political rivalry between their families, the girls resist and remain close friends, supporting each other to pursue their dreams in a conservative society. When love blossoms between them, the two girls will be forced to choose between happiness and safety.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $16,016 (11.6% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 8.61 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 78.2% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 6 opening theaters/17 max. theaters, 5.1 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $180,142 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 19th, 2019 (Limited) by Film Movement |
| International Releases: | September 23rd, 2018 (Wide) (Kenya)
May 24th, 2019 (Wide) (Netherlands) |
| Video Release: | August 13th, 2019 by Film Movement Video |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 83 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | F-Rated |
| Geographical setting: | Kenya |
| Plot point: | Bigotry, Dysfunctional Family, Hate Crime, LGBTQ+, Romance, Romeo and Juliet Romance |
| Social setting: | Political Campaign |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | MPM Film, Big World Pictures, Afrobubblegum , MPM Premium, Schortcut Films, Ape & Bjorn, Rinkel Film & TV, Razor Films, Tango Entertainment, Media Programme of the European Union, ACP Group of States, CNC, Institut Francais, The Netherlands Film Fund, Hubert Bals Fund, Berlinale World Cinema Fund, Arri-International Support Program, Wanuri Kahiu |
| Production Countries: | Kenya, South Africa, Germany, Netherlands, France, Norway, Lebanon |
| Languages: | English, Swahili |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2019 | 61 | $16,016 | 6 | $2,669 | $21,408 | 1 | |
| Apr 26, 2019 | 57 | $9,500 | -41% | 7 | $1,357 | $40,201 | 2 |
| May 3, 2019 | 65 | $5,258 | -45% | 9 | $584 | $57,826 | 3 |
| May 10, 2019 | 51 | $11,116 | +111% | 16 | $695 | $75,688 | 4 |
| May 17, 2019 | 60 | $5,086 | -54% | 9 | $565 | $93,695 | 5 |
| May 24, 2019 | 62 | $7,708 | +52% | 11 | $701 | $105,641 | 6 |
| May 31, 2019 | 55 | $4,932 | -36% | 8 | $617 | $117,743 | 7 |
| Jun 7, 2019 | 78 | $1,275 | -74% | 5 | $255 | $128,361 | 8 |
| Jun 14, 2019 | 74 | $1,099 | -14% | 4 | $275 | $130,564 | 9 |
| Jun 21, 2019 | 78 | $335 | -70% | 3 | $112 | $132,808 | 10 |
| Jun 28, 2019 | 84 | $245 | -27% | 2 | $123 | $133,561 | 11 |
| Jul 5, 2019 | 77 | $686 | +180% | 2 | $343 | $134,247 | 12 |
| Jul 12, 2019 | 79 | $630 | -8% | 3 | $210 | $134,992 | 13 |
| Jul 19, 2019 | 79 | $905 | +44% | 1 | $905 | $137,071 | 14 |
| Jul 26, 2019 | 80 | $167 | -82% | 1 | $167 | $137,238 | 15 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2019 | 58 | $30,701 | 6 | $5,117 | $30,701 | 1 | |
| Apr 26, 2019 | 50 | $21,867 | -29% | 10 | $2,187 | $52,568 | 2 |
| May 3, 2019 | 59 | $12,004 | -45% | 11 | $1,091 | $64,572 | 3 |
| May 10, 2019 | 49 | $24,037 | +100% | 17 | $1,414 | $88,609 | 4 |
| May 17, 2019 | 60 | $9,324 | -61% | 11 | $848 | $97,933 | 5 |
| May 24, 2019 | 57 | $19,810 | +112% | 12 | $1,651 | $117,743 | 6 |
| May 31, 2019 | 57 | $9,343 | -53% | 9 | $1,038 | $127,086 | 7 |
| Jun 7, 2019 | - | $2,379 | -75% | 5 | $476 | $129,465 | 8 |
| Jun 14, 2019 | - | $3,008 | +26% | 5 | $602 | $132,473 | 9 |
| Jun 21, 2019 | 79 | $843 | -72% | 4 | $211 | $133,316 | 10 |
| Jun 28, 2019 | 88 | $245 | -71% | 2 | $123 | $133,561 | 11 |
| Jul 5, 2019 | 82 | $801 | +227% | 2 | $401 | $134,362 | 12 |
| Jul 12, 2019 | 81 | $1,804 | +125% | 3 | $601 | $136,166 | 13 |
| Jul 19, 2019 | 84 | $905 | -50% | 1 | $905 | $137,071 | 14 |
| Jul 26, 2019 | 79 | $897 | -1% | 2 | $449 | $137,968 | 15 |
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.