Samba (2014)

Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $151,530Details
International Box Office $10,955,865
Worldwide Box Office $11,107,395
Domestic Physical Disc Sales
DVD Sales (estimated) $67,191
Total $67,191
Further financial details...

Synopsis

When Samba, an undocumented kitchen worker, is suddenly ordered to leave France, he enlists the help of Alice, an emotionally vulnerable immigration advocate with little experience but plenty of heart. As the immigrant aspiring chef and the burned-out corporate executive tentatively explore an unexpected bond, they inspire each other to reinvent themselves in this vibrant comedy full of tender humor and heartfelt optimism.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$24,588 (16.2% of total gross)
Legs:3.88 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:1.4% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:2 opening theaters/27 max. theaters, 2.5 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $214,981

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: July 24th, 2015 (Limited) by Entertainment One
International Releases: April 2nd, 2014 (Wide) (Australia)
November 14th, 2014 (Wide) (Netherlands)
February 20th, 2015 (Wide) (Poland)
February 20th, 2015 (Wide) (South Korea)
February 26th, 2015 (Wide) (Germany)
Video Release: January 19th, 2016 by Broad Green
MPA Rating: R for language.
(Rating bulletin 2371, 4/26/2015)
Running Time: 119 minutes
Plot point: Chef, Food, Immigration
Target audience: Afro-French
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Quad Films, Ten Films, Gaumont, TF1 Film Productions, Chaocorp
Production Countries: France
Languages: French

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jul 24, 2015 53 $24,588   2 $12,294   $24,588 1
Jul 31, 2015 43 $39,041 +59% 22 $1,775   $71,909 2
Aug 7, 2015 52 $25,664 -34% 27 $951   $117,001 3
Aug 14, 2015 66 $10,068 -61% 12 $839   $141,006 4
Aug 21, 2015 89 $1,875 -81% 4 $469   $149,805 5

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jul 24, 2015 57 $32,868   2 $16,434   $32,868 1
Jul 31, 2015 47 $58,469 +78% 22 $2,658   $91,337 2
Aug 7, 2015 51 $39,601 -32% 27 $1,467   $130,938 3
Aug 14, 2015 63 $16,992 -57% 12 $1,416   $147,930 4
Aug 21, 2015 91 $3,600 -79% 4 $900   $151,530 5

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Synopsis

When Samba, an undocumented kitchen worker, is suddenly ordered to leave France, he enlists the help of Alice, an emotionally vulnerable immigration advocate with little experience but plenty of heart. As the immigrant aspiring chef and the burned-out corporate executive tentatively explore an unexpected bond, they inspire each other to reinvent themselves in this vibrant comedy full of tender humor and heartfelt optimism.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$24,588 (16.2% of total gross)
Legs:3.88 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:1.4% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:2 opening theaters/27 max. theaters, 2.5 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $214,981

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: July 24th, 2015 (Limited) by Entertainment One
International Releases: April 2nd, 2014 (Wide) (Australia)
November 14th, 2014 (Wide) (Netherlands)
February 20th, 2015 (Wide) (Poland)
February 20th, 2015 (Wide) (South Korea)
February 26th, 2015 (Wide) (Germany)
Video Release: January 19th, 2016 by Broad Green
MPA Rating: R for language.
(Rating bulletin 2371, 4/26/2015)
Running Time: 119 minutes
Plot point: Chef, Food, Immigration
Target audience: Afro-French
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Quad Films, Ten Films, Gaumont, TF1 Film Productions, Chaocorp
Production Countries: France
Languages: French

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jul 24, 2015 53 $24,588   2 $12,294   $24,588 1
Jul 31, 2015 43 $39,041 +59% 22 $1,775   $71,909 2
Aug 7, 2015 52 $25,664 -34% 27 $951   $117,001 3
Aug 14, 2015 66 $10,068 -61% 12 $839   $141,006 4
Aug 21, 2015 89 $1,875 -81% 4 $469   $149,805 5

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jul 24, 2015 57 $32,868   2 $16,434   $32,868 1
Jul 31, 2015 47 $58,469 +78% 22 $2,658   $91,337 2
Aug 7, 2015 51 $39,601 -32% 27 $1,467   $130,938 3
Aug 14, 2015 63 $16,992 -57% 12 $1,416   $147,930 4
Aug 21, 2015 91 $3,600 -79% 4 $900   $151,530 5

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.