Rent-A-Pal (2020)

Rent-A-Pal
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $29,615Details
International Box Office $153Details
Worldwide Box Office $29,768
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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 $34,776

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 14,801-14,900) 14,822 $29,615
All Time International Box Office (Rank 29,601-29,700) 29,685 $153
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 28,801-28,900) 28,806 $29,768
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 6,401-6,500) 6,405 $29,615

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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
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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

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
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

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
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

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 11, 2020 - $24,148   56 $431   $24,148 1

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
New Zealand 10/29/2020 $0 0 1 1 $153 10/19/2022
 
International Total$153 10/19/2022

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


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Leading Cast

Brian Landis Folkins    David

Supporting Cast

Kathleen Brady    Lucille
Amy Rutledge    Lisa
Wil Wheaton    Andy
Adrian Egolf    Diane
Olivia Hendrick   

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Jon Stevenson    Director
Jon Stevenson    Screenwriter
Jon Stevenson    Editor
Jimmy Weber    Composer
Brandon Fryman    Production Designer
Scott Park    Director of Photography
Brian D. Bell    Assistant Director
Jon Stevenson    Producer
Jimmy Weber    Producer
Annie Elizabeth Baker    Producer
Brandon Fryman    Producer
Robert B. Martin, Jr.    Casting Director
Jimmy Weber    Visual Effects Designer

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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 $34,776

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 14,801-14,900) 14,822 $29,615
All Time International Box Office (Rank 29,601-29,700) 29,685 $153
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 28,801-28,900) 28,806 $29,768
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 6,401-6,500) 6,405 $29,615

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Watch Now On

Amazon VOD:Amazon
Vudu:Vudu

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
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
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

Leading Cast

Brian Landis Folkins    David

Supporting Cast

Kathleen Brady    Lucille
Amy Rutledge    Lisa
Wil Wheaton    Andy
Adrian Egolf    Diane
Olivia Hendrick   

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Jon Stevenson    Director
Jon Stevenson    Screenwriter
Jon Stevenson    Editor
Jimmy Weber    Composer
Brandon Fryman    Production Designer
Scott Park    Director of Photography
Brian D. Bell    Assistant Director
Jon Stevenson    Producer
Jimmy Weber    Producer
Annie Elizabeth Baker    Producer
Brandon Fryman    Producer
Robert B. Martin, Jr.    Casting Director
Jimmy Weber    Visual Effects Designer

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
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

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
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

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 11, 2020 - $24,148   56 $431   $24,148 1

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
New Zealand 10/29/2020 $0 0 1 1 $153 10/19/2022
 
International Total$153 10/19/2022

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


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.