Rent-A-Pal (2020)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $29,615 | Details |
| International Box Office | $153 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $29,768 | |
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
Set in 1990, a lonely bachelor named David searches for an escape from the day-to-day drudgery of caring for his aging mother. While seeking a partner through a video dating service, he discovers a strange VHS tape called Rent-A-Pal. Hosted by the charming and charismatic Andy, the tape offers him much-needed company, compassion and friendship. But, Andy’s friendship comes at a cost, and David desperately struggles to afford the price of admission.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $19,650 (66.4% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 1.51 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 99.5% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 56 opening theaters/56 max. theaters, 1.6 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $38,583 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | September 11th, 2020 (Limited) by IFC Midnight |
| International Releases: | October 29th, 2020 (Wide) (New Zealand) |
| Video Release: | September 11th, 2020 by IFC Video |
| Running Time: | 109 minutes |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Horror |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Pretty People Pictures, IFC Midnight |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2020 | - | $19,650 | 56 | $351 | $19,650 | 1 | |
| Sep 18, 2020 | - | $5,467 | -72% | 33 | $166 | $29,615 | 2 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2020 | - | $7,325 | 56 | $131 | $7,325 | 1 | |
| Sep 12, 2020 | - | $8,659 | +18% | 56 | $155 | $15,984 | 2 |
| Sep 13, 2020 | - | $3,666 | -58% | 56 | $65 | $19,650 | 3 |
| Sep 14, 2020 | - | $925 | -75% | 56 | $17 | $20,575 | 4 |
| Sep 15, 2020 | - | $1,149 | +24% | 56 | $21 | $21,724 | 5 |
| Sep 16, 2020 | - | $1,358 | +18% | 56 | $24 | $23,082 | 6 |
| Sep 17, 2020 | - | $1,066 | -22% | 56 | $19 | $24,148 | 7 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2020 | - | $24,148 | 56 | $431 | $24,148 | 1 |
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Synopsis
Set in 1990, a lonely bachelor named David searches for an escape from the day-to-day drudgery of caring for his aging mother. While seeking a partner through a video dating service, he discovers a strange VHS tape called Rent-A-Pal. Hosted by the charming and charismatic Andy, the tape offers him much-needed company, compassion and friendship. But, Andy’s friendship comes at a cost, and David desperately struggles to afford the price of admission.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $19,650 (66.4% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 1.51 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 99.5% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 56 opening theaters/56 max. theaters, 1.6 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $38,583 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | September 11th, 2020 (Limited) by IFC Midnight |
| International Releases: | October 29th, 2020 (Wide) (New Zealand) |
| Video Release: | September 11th, 2020 by IFC Video |
| Running Time: | 109 minutes |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Horror |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Pretty People Pictures, IFC Midnight |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2020 | - | $19,650 | 56 | $351 | $19,650 | 1 | |
| Sep 18, 2020 | - | $5,467 | -72% | 33 | $166 | $29,615 | 2 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2020 | - | $7,325 | 56 | $131 | $7,325 | 1 | |
| Sep 12, 2020 | - | $8,659 | +18% | 56 | $155 | $15,984 | 2 |
| Sep 13, 2020 | - | $3,666 | -58% | 56 | $65 | $19,650 | 3 |
| Sep 14, 2020 | - | $925 | -75% | 56 | $17 | $20,575 | 4 |
| Sep 15, 2020 | - | $1,149 | +24% | 56 | $21 | $21,724 | 5 |
| Sep 16, 2020 | - | $1,358 | +18% | 56 | $24 | $23,082 | 6 |
| Sep 17, 2020 | - | $1,066 | -22% | 56 | $19 | $24,148 | 7 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2020 | - | $24,148 | 56 | $431 | $24,148 | 1 |
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.