The Recruit (2003)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $52,784,696 | Details |
| International Box Office | $48,389,744 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $101,174,440 | |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $16,302,063 (30.9% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.24 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 52.2% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 2,376 opening theaters/2,376 max. theaters, 5.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $104,694,025 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | January 31st, 2003 (Wide) by Walt Disney |
| International Releases: | March 21st, 2003 (Wide) (United Kingdom) |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for violence, sexuality and language |
| Plot point: | C.I.A., Corrupt Cops, Double Agent, Father’s Footsteps, Internet, Relationships Gone Wrong, Romance, Secret Agent, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent |
| Subgenre: | Action Thriller |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2003 | 1 | $16,302,063 | 2,376 | $6,861 | $16,302,063 | 1 | |
| Feb 7, 2003 | 4 | $9,226,419 | -43% | 2,376 | $3,883 | $29,822,115 | 2 |
| Feb 14, 2003 | 6 | $6,432,999 | -30% | 2,336 | $2,754 | $39,410,773 | 3 |
| Feb 21, 2003 | 10 | $3,414,899 | -47% | 1,678 | $2,035 | $44,330,457 | 4 |
| Feb 28, 2003 | 10 | $2,728,478 | -20% | 1,508 | $1,809 | $48,093,286 | 5 |
| Mar 7, 2003 | 15 | $1,359,539 | -50% | 1,071 | $1,269 | $50,281,018 | 6 |
| Mar 14, 2003 | 19 | $685,848 | -50% | 640 | $1,072 | $51,485,299 | 7 |
| Mar 21, 2003 | 27 | $237,324 | -65% | 287 | $827 | $51,988,750 | 8 |
| Mar 28, 2003 | 53 | $62,725 | -74% | 94 | $667 | $52,154,648 | 9 |
| Apr 4, 2003 | 66 | $31,829 | -49% | 56 | $568 | $52,213,783 | 10 |
| Apr 11, 2003 | 68 | $23,971 | -25% | 48 | $499 | $52,254,249 | 11 |
| Apr 18, 2003 | 36 | $142,124 | +493% | 206 | $690 | $52,411,745 | 12 |
| Apr 25, 2003 | 42 | $101,381 | -29% | 184 | $551 | $52,617,389 | 13 |
| May 2, 2003 | 49 | $57,579 | -43% | 100 | $576 | $52,724,557 | 14 |
| May 9, 2003 | 65 | $33,883 | -41% | 64 | $529 | $52,784,696 | 15 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2003 | 2 | $5,328,802 | 2,376 | $2,243 | $5,328,802 | 1 | ||
| Feb 1, 2003 | 1 | $6,864,752 | +29% | 2,376 | $2,889 | $12,193,554 | 2 | |
| Feb 2, 2003 | 1 | $4,108,509 | -40% | 2,376 | $1,729 | $16,302,063 | 3 | |
| Feb 3, 2003 | 1 | $1,136,000 | -72% | 2,376 | $478 | $17,438,000 | 4 | |
| Feb 4, 2003 | 1 | $1,165,000 | +3% | 2,376 | $490 | $18,603,000 | 5 | |
| Feb 5, 2003 | 1 | $1,010,000 | -13% | 2,376 | $425 | $19,613,000 | 6 | |
| Feb 6, 2003 | 1 | $983,000 | -3% | 2,376 | $414 | $20,596,000 | 7 | |
| Feb 7, 2003 | 4 | $2,763,000 | +181% | -48% | 2,376 | $1,163 | $23,359,000 | 8 |
| Feb 8, 2003 | 4 | $4,137,399 | +50% | -40% | 2,376 | $1,741 | $27,416,978 | 9 |
| Feb 9, 2003 | 4 | $2,405,137 | -42% | -41% | 2,376 | $1,012 | $29,822,115 | 10 |
| Feb 10, 2003 | 5 | $572,000 | -76% | -50% | 2,376 | $241 | $30,395,000 | 11 |
| Feb 11, 2003 | 4 | $615,000 | +8% | -47% | 2,376 | $259 | $31,009,000 | 12 |
| Feb 12, 2003 | 4 | $581,000 | -6% | -42% | 2,376 | $245 | $31,590,000 | 13 |
| Feb 13, 2003 | 4 | $542,000 | -7% | -45% | 2,376 | $228 | $32,132,000 | 14 |
| Feb 14, 2003 | 7 | $1,924,500 | +255% | -30% | 2,336 | $824 | $34,056,500 | 15 |
| Feb 15, 2003 | 6 | $2,646,492 | +38% | -36% | 2,336 | $1,133 | $36,757,622 | 16 |
| Feb 16, 2003 | 6 | $1,807,593 | -32% | -25% | 2,336 | $774 | $38,565,215 | 17 |
| Feb 17, 2003 | 7 | $845,558 | -53% | +48% | 2,336 | $362 | $39,410,773 | 18 |
| Feb 18, 2003 | 6 | $564,000 | -33% | -8% | 2,336 | $241 | $39,975,000 | 19 |
| Feb 19, 2003 | 6 | $467,000 | -17% | -20% | 2,336 | $200 | $40,442,000 | 20 |
| Feb 20, 2003 | 6 | $474,000 | +1% | -13% | 2,336 | $203 | $40,916,000 | 21 |
| Feb 21, 2003 | 10 | $1,023,000 | +116% | -47% | 2,336 | $438 | $41,939,000 | 22 |
| Feb 22, 2003 | 10 | $1,530,588 | +50% | -42% | 1,678 | $912 | $43,483,513 | 23 |
| Feb 23, 2003 | 10 | $846,944 | -45% | -53% | 1,678 | $505 | $44,330,457 | 24 |
| Feb 25, 2003 | 10 | $275,000 | -51% | 1,678 | $164 | $44,832,000 | 26 | |
| Feb 26, 2003 | 10 | $267,000 | -3% | -43% | 1,678 | $159 | $45,099,000 | 27 |
| Feb 27, 2003 | 10 | $266,000 | n/c | -44% | 1,678 | $159 | $45,365,000 | 28 |
| Feb 28, 2003 | 10 | $758,000 | +185% | -26% | 1,508 | $503 | $46,123,000 | 29 |
| Mar 3, 2003 | 10 | $204,000 | 1,678 | $122 | $48,297,000 | 32 | ||
| Mar 4, 2003 | 10 | $218,000 | +7% | -21% | 1,678 | $130 | $48,514,000 | 33 |
| Mar 5, 2003 | 9 | $206,000 | -6% | -23% | 1,508 | $137 | $48,720,000 | 34 |
| Mar 6, 2003 | 9 | $201,000 | -2% | -24% | 1,508 | $133 | $48,921,000 | 35 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2003 | 1 | $20,595,696 | 2,376 | $8,668 | $20,595,696 | 1 | |
| Feb 7, 2003 | 4 | $12,382,078 | -40% | 2,376 | $5,211 | $32,977,774 | 2 |
| Feb 14, 2003 | 6 | $7,937,784 | -36% | 2,336 | $3,398 | $40,915,558 | 3 |
| Feb 21, 2003 | 10 | $4,449,250 | -44% | 1,678 | $2,652 | $45,364,808 | 4 |
| Feb 28, 2003 | 10 | $3,556,671 | -20% | 1,508 | $2,359 | $48,921,479 | 5 |
| Mar 7, 2003 | 14 | $1,877,972 | -47% | 1,071 | $1,753 | $50,799,451 | 6 |
| Mar 14, 2003 | 19 | $951,975 | -49% | 640 | $1,487 | $51,751,426 | 7 |
| Mar 21, 2003 | 30 | $340,497 | -64% | 287 | $1,186 | $52,091,923 | 8 |
| Mar 28, 2003 | 56 | $90,031 | -74% | 94 | $958 | $52,181,954 | 9 |
| Apr 4, 2003 | 67 | $48,324 | -46% | 56 | $863 | $52,230,278 | 10 |
| Apr 11, 2003 | 66 | $39,343 | -19% | 48 | $820 | $52,269,621 | 11 |
| Apr 18, 2003 | 36 | $246,387 | +526% | 206 | $1,196 | $52,516,008 | 12 |
| Apr 25, 2003 | 42 | $150,970 | -39% | 184 | $820 | $52,666,978 | 13 |
| May 2, 2003 | 51 | $83,835 | -44% | 100 | $838 | $52,750,813 | 14 |
| May 9, 2003 | 76 | $33,883 | -60% | 64 | $529 | $52,784,696 | 15 |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $16,302,063 (30.9% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.24 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 52.2% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 2,376 opening theaters/2,376 max. theaters, 5.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $104,694,025 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | January 31st, 2003 (Wide) by Walt Disney |
| International Releases: | March 21st, 2003 (Wide) (United Kingdom) |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for violence, sexuality and language |
| Plot point: | C.I.A., Corrupt Cops, Double Agent, Father’s Footsteps, Internet, Relationships Gone Wrong, Romance, Secret Agent, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent |
| Subgenre: | Action Thriller |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2003 | 1 | $16,302,063 | 2,376 | $6,861 | $16,302,063 | 1 | |
| Feb 7, 2003 | 4 | $9,226,419 | -43% | 2,376 | $3,883 | $29,822,115 | 2 |
| Feb 14, 2003 | 6 | $6,432,999 | -30% | 2,336 | $2,754 | $39,410,773 | 3 |
| Feb 21, 2003 | 10 | $3,414,899 | -47% | 1,678 | $2,035 | $44,330,457 | 4 |
| Feb 28, 2003 | 10 | $2,728,478 | -20% | 1,508 | $1,809 | $48,093,286 | 5 |
| Mar 7, 2003 | 15 | $1,359,539 | -50% | 1,071 | $1,269 | $50,281,018 | 6 |
| Mar 14, 2003 | 19 | $685,848 | -50% | 640 | $1,072 | $51,485,299 | 7 |
| Mar 21, 2003 | 27 | $237,324 | -65% | 287 | $827 | $51,988,750 | 8 |
| Mar 28, 2003 | 53 | $62,725 | -74% | 94 | $667 | $52,154,648 | 9 |
| Apr 4, 2003 | 66 | $31,829 | -49% | 56 | $568 | $52,213,783 | 10 |
| Apr 11, 2003 | 68 | $23,971 | -25% | 48 | $499 | $52,254,249 | 11 |
| Apr 18, 2003 | 36 | $142,124 | +493% | 206 | $690 | $52,411,745 | 12 |
| Apr 25, 2003 | 42 | $101,381 | -29% | 184 | $551 | $52,617,389 | 13 |
| May 2, 2003 | 49 | $57,579 | -43% | 100 | $576 | $52,724,557 | 14 |
| May 9, 2003 | 65 | $33,883 | -41% | 64 | $529 | $52,784,696 | 15 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2003 | 2 | $5,328,802 | 2,376 | $2,243 | $5,328,802 | 1 | ||
| Feb 1, 2003 | 1 | $6,864,752 | +29% | 2,376 | $2,889 | $12,193,554 | 2 | |
| Feb 2, 2003 | 1 | $4,108,509 | -40% | 2,376 | $1,729 | $16,302,063 | 3 | |
| Feb 3, 2003 | 1 | $1,136,000 | -72% | 2,376 | $478 | $17,438,000 | 4 | |
| Feb 4, 2003 | 1 | $1,165,000 | +3% | 2,376 | $490 | $18,603,000 | 5 | |
| Feb 5, 2003 | 1 | $1,010,000 | -13% | 2,376 | $425 | $19,613,000 | 6 | |
| Feb 6, 2003 | 1 | $983,000 | -3% | 2,376 | $414 | $20,596,000 | 7 | |
| Feb 7, 2003 | 4 | $2,763,000 | +181% | -48% | 2,376 | $1,163 | $23,359,000 | 8 |
| Feb 8, 2003 | 4 | $4,137,399 | +50% | -40% | 2,376 | $1,741 | $27,416,978 | 9 |
| Feb 9, 2003 | 4 | $2,405,137 | -42% | -41% | 2,376 | $1,012 | $29,822,115 | 10 |
| Feb 10, 2003 | 5 | $572,000 | -76% | -50% | 2,376 | $241 | $30,395,000 | 11 |
| Feb 11, 2003 | 4 | $615,000 | +8% | -47% | 2,376 | $259 | $31,009,000 | 12 |
| Feb 12, 2003 | 4 | $581,000 | -6% | -42% | 2,376 | $245 | $31,590,000 | 13 |
| Feb 13, 2003 | 4 | $542,000 | -7% | -45% | 2,376 | $228 | $32,132,000 | 14 |
| Feb 14, 2003 | 7 | $1,924,500 | +255% | -30% | 2,336 | $824 | $34,056,500 | 15 |
| Feb 15, 2003 | 6 | $2,646,492 | +38% | -36% | 2,336 | $1,133 | $36,757,622 | 16 |
| Feb 16, 2003 | 6 | $1,807,593 | -32% | -25% | 2,336 | $774 | $38,565,215 | 17 |
| Feb 17, 2003 | 7 | $845,558 | -53% | +48% | 2,336 | $362 | $39,410,773 | 18 |
| Feb 18, 2003 | 6 | $564,000 | -33% | -8% | 2,336 | $241 | $39,975,000 | 19 |
| Feb 19, 2003 | 6 | $467,000 | -17% | -20% | 2,336 | $200 | $40,442,000 | 20 |
| Feb 20, 2003 | 6 | $474,000 | +1% | -13% | 2,336 | $203 | $40,916,000 | 21 |
| Feb 21, 2003 | 10 | $1,023,000 | +116% | -47% | 2,336 | $438 | $41,939,000 | 22 |
| Feb 22, 2003 | 10 | $1,530,588 | +50% | -42% | 1,678 | $912 | $43,483,513 | 23 |
| Feb 23, 2003 | 10 | $846,944 | -45% | -53% | 1,678 | $505 | $44,330,457 | 24 |
| Feb 25, 2003 | 10 | $275,000 | -51% | 1,678 | $164 | $44,832,000 | 26 | |
| Feb 26, 2003 | 10 | $267,000 | -3% | -43% | 1,678 | $159 | $45,099,000 | 27 |
| Feb 27, 2003 | 10 | $266,000 | n/c | -44% | 1,678 | $159 | $45,365,000 | 28 |
| Feb 28, 2003 | 10 | $758,000 | +185% | -26% | 1,508 | $503 | $46,123,000 | 29 |
| Mar 3, 2003 | 10 | $204,000 | 1,678 | $122 | $48,297,000 | 32 | ||
| Mar 4, 2003 | 10 | $218,000 | +7% | -21% | 1,678 | $130 | $48,514,000 | 33 |
| Mar 5, 2003 | 9 | $206,000 | -6% | -23% | 1,508 | $137 | $48,720,000 | 34 |
| Mar 6, 2003 | 9 | $201,000 | -2% | -24% | 1,508 | $133 | $48,921,000 | 35 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2003 | 1 | $20,595,696 | 2,376 | $8,668 | $20,595,696 | 1 | |
| Feb 7, 2003 | 4 | $12,382,078 | -40% | 2,376 | $5,211 | $32,977,774 | 2 |
| Feb 14, 2003 | 6 | $7,937,784 | -36% | 2,336 | $3,398 | $40,915,558 | 3 |
| Feb 21, 2003 | 10 | $4,449,250 | -44% | 1,678 | $2,652 | $45,364,808 | 4 |
| Feb 28, 2003 | 10 | $3,556,671 | -20% | 1,508 | $2,359 | $48,921,479 | 5 |
| Mar 7, 2003 | 14 | $1,877,972 | -47% | 1,071 | $1,753 | $50,799,451 | 6 |
| Mar 14, 2003 | 19 | $951,975 | -49% | 640 | $1,487 | $51,751,426 | 7 |
| Mar 21, 2003 | 30 | $340,497 | -64% | 287 | $1,186 | $52,091,923 | 8 |
| Mar 28, 2003 | 56 | $90,031 | -74% | 94 | $958 | $52,181,954 | 9 |
| Apr 4, 2003 | 67 | $48,324 | -46% | 56 | $863 | $52,230,278 | 10 |
| Apr 11, 2003 | 66 | $39,343 | -19% | 48 | $820 | $52,269,621 | 11 |
| Apr 18, 2003 | 36 | $246,387 | +526% | 206 | $1,196 | $52,516,008 | 12 |
| Apr 25, 2003 | 42 | $150,970 | -39% | 184 | $820 | $52,666,978 | 13 |
| May 2, 2003 | 51 | $83,835 | -44% | 100 | $838 | $52,750,813 | 14 |
| May 9, 2003 | 76 | $33,883 | -60% | 64 | $529 | $52,784,696 | 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.