Samba (2014)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $151,530 | Details |
| 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
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.