Savages (2012)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $47,323,100 | Details |
| International Box Office | $35,190,390 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $82,513,490 | |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $11,115,652 | |
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $3,619,818 | |
| Total | $14,735,470 | |
| OpusData ID: 163150100 More info... | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
Laguna Beach entrepreneurs Ben, a peaceful and charitable marijuana producer, and his closest friend Chon, a former Navy SEAL and ex-mercenary, run a lucrative, homegrown industry-raising some of the best weed ever developed. They also share a one-of-a-kind love with the extraordinary beauty Ophelia. Life is idyllic in their Southern California town... until the Mexican Baja Cartel decides to move in and demands that the trio partners with them. When the merciless head of the BC, Elena, and her brutal enforcer, Lado (Del Toro), underestimate the unbreakable bond among these three friends, Ben and Chon--with the reluctant, slippery assistance of a dirty DEA agent--wage a seemingly unwinnable war against the cartel. And so begins a series of increasingly vicious ploys and maneuvers in a high-stakes, savage battle of wills.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $16,016,910 (33.8% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.95 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 57.4% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $45,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.8 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 2,628 opening theaters/2,635 max. theaters, 3.9 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $71,103,551 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | July 6th, 2012 (Wide) by Universal |
| International Releases: | July 13th, 2012 (Wide) (Turkey)
July 13th, 2012 (Wide) (Mexico) August 3rd, 2012 (Wide) (Colombia) August 23rd, 2012 (Wide) (Taiwan) August 30th, 2012 (Wide) (Hong Kong) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | November 13th, 2012 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for strong brutal and grisly violence, some graphic sexuality, nudity, drug use and language throughout. (Rating bulletin 2218, 4/11/2012) |
| Running Time: | 130 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Voiceover/Narration |
| Plot point: | Corrupt Cops, Kidnap, Love Triangle, Narcotics, Rescue, Returning Soldiers, Revenge |
| Social setting: | Film Noir, Organized Crime |
| Subgenre: | Crime Thriller |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Universal Pictures, Relativity Media, Moritz Borman |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2012 | 4 | $16,016,910 | 2,628 | $6,095 | $16,016,910 | 1 | |
| Jul 13, 2012 | 5 | $9,393,840 | -41% | 2,635 | $3,565 | $32,125,290 | 2 |
| Jul 20, 2012 | 7 | $3,398,880 | -64% | 2,336 | $1,455 | $40,055,075 | 3 |
| Jul 27, 2012 | 9 | $1,838,215 | -46% | 1,414 | $1,300 | $43,983,785 | 4 |
| Aug 3, 2012 | 13 | $978,635 | -47% | 704 | $1,390 | $46,078,645 | 5 |
| Aug 10, 2012 | 27 | $244,860 | -75% | 318 | $770 | $46,808,125 | 6 |
| Aug 17, 2012 | 37 | $104,720 | -57% | 154 | $680 | $47,057,935 | 7 |
| Aug 24, 2012 | 42 | $84,250 | -20% | 117 | $720 | $47,202,295 | 8 |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 55 | $46,335 | -45% | 82 | $565 | $47,294,840 | 9 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2012 | 5 | $5,715,555 | 2,628 | $2,175 | $5,715,555 | 1 | ||
| Jul 7, 2012 | 4 | $5,610,585 | -2% | 2,628 | $2,135 | $11,326,140 | 2 | |
| Jul 8, 2012 | 4 | $4,690,770 | -16% | 2,628 | $1,785 | $16,016,910 | 3 | |
| Jul 9, 2012 | 5 | $1,813,320 | -61% | 2,628 | $690 | $17,830,230 | 4 | |
| Jul 10, 2012 | 5 | $1,944,720 | +7% | 2,628 | $740 | $19,774,950 | 5 | |
| Jul 11, 2012 | 5 | $1,537,380 | -21% | 2,628 | $585 | $21,312,330 | 6 | |
| Jul 12, 2012 | 5 | $1,419,120 | -8% | 2,628 | $540 | $22,731,450 | 7 | |
| Jul 13, 2012 | 6 | $2,740,400 | +93% | -52% | 2,635 | $1,040 | $25,471,850 | 8 |
| Jul 14, 2012 | 5 | $3,583,665 | +31% | -36% | 2,635 | $1,360 | $29,055,515 | 9 |
| Jul 15, 2012 | 5 | $3,069,775 | -14% | -35% | 2,635 | $1,165 | $32,125,290 | 10 |
| Jul 16, 2012 | 6 | $1,198,925 | -61% | -34% | 2,635 | $455 | $33,324,215 | 11 |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 6 | $1,408,430 | +17% | -28% | 2,635 | $535 | $34,732,645 | 12 |
| Jul 18, 2012 | 6 | $1,080,350 | -23% | -30% | 2,635 | $410 | $35,812,995 | 13 |
| Jul 19, 2012 | 6 | $843,200 | -22% | -41% | 2,635 | $320 | $36,656,195 | 14 |
| Jul 20, 2012 | 7 | $1,016,160 | +21% | -63% | 2,336 | $435 | $37,672,355 | 15 |
| Jul 21, 2012 | 7 | $1,284,800 | +26% | -64% | 2,336 | $550 | $38,957,155 | 16 |
| Jul 22, 2012 | 6 | $1,097,920 | -15% | -64% | 2,336 | $470 | $40,055,075 | 17 |
| Jul 23, 2012 | 7 | $502,055 | -54% | -58% | 2,336 | $215 | $40,557,130 | 18 |
| Jul 24, 2012 | 7 | $618,775 | +23% | -56% | 2,336 | $265 | $41,175,905 | 19 |
| Jul 25, 2012 | 7 | $468,330 | -24% | -57% | 2,336 | $200 | $41,644,235 | 20 |
| Jul 26, 2012 | 7 | $501,335 | +7% | -41% | 2,336 | $215 | $42,145,570 | 21 |
| Jul 27, 2012 | 9 | $487,830 | -3% | -52% | 1,414 | $345 | $42,633,400 | 22 |
| Jul 28, 2012 | 9 | $742,350 | +52% | -42% | 1,414 | $525 | $43,375,750 | 23 |
| Jul 29, 2012 | 9 | $608,035 | -18% | -45% | 1,414 | $430 | $43,983,785 | 24 |
| Jul 30, 2012 | 9 | $268,435 | -56% | -47% | 1,414 | $190 | $44,252,220 | 25 |
| Jul 31, 2012 | 9 | $318,150 | +19% | -49% | 1,414 | $225 | $44,570,370 | 26 |
| Aug 1, 2012 | 9 | $268,050 | -16% | -43% | 1,414 | $190 | $44,838,420 | 27 |
| Aug 2, 2012 | 9 | $261,590 | -2% | -48% | 1,414 | $185 | $45,100,010 | 28 |
| Aug 3, 2012 | - | $260,555 | n/c | -47% | 704 | $370 | $45,360,565 | 29 |
| Aug 4, 2012 | - | $380,160 | +46% | -49% | 704 | $540 | $45,740,725 | 30 |
| Aug 5, 2012 | - | $337,920 | -11% | -44% | 704 | $480 | $46,078,645 | 31 |
| Aug 6, 2012 | 12 | $144,320 | -57% | -46% | 704 | $205 | $46,222,965 | 32 |
| Aug 7, 2012 | 13 | $151,360 | +5% | -52% | 704 | $215 | $46,374,325 | 33 |
| Aug 8, 2012 | 15 | $101,520 | -33% | -62% | 564 | $180 | $46,475,845 | 34 |
| Aug 9, 2012 | - | $87,420 | -14% | -67% | 564 | $155 | $46,563,265 | 35 |
| Aug 10, 2012 | - | $68,370 | -22% | -74% | 318 | $215 | $46,631,635 | 36 |
| Aug 11, 2012 | - | $101,760 | +49% | -73% | 318 | $320 | $46,733,395 | 37 |
| Aug 12, 2012 | - | $74,730 | -27% | -78% | 318 | $235 | $46,808,125 | 38 |
| Aug 13, 2012 | - | $38,155 | -49% | -74% | 318 | $120 | $46,846,280 | 39 |
| Aug 14, 2012 | - | $46,110 | +21% | -70% | 318 | $145 | $46,892,390 | 40 |
| Aug 15, 2012 | - | $31,050 | -33% | -69% | 318 | $98 | $46,923,440 | 41 |
| Aug 16, 2012 | - | $29,775 | -4% | -66% | 318 | $94 | $46,953,215 | 42 |
| Aug 17, 2012 | - | $30,030 | +1% | -56% | 154 | $195 | $46,983,245 | 43 |
| Aug 18, 2012 | - | $41,580 | +38% | -59% | 154 | $270 | $47,024,825 | 44 |
| Aug 19, 2012 | - | $33,110 | -20% | -56% | 154 | $215 | $47,057,935 | 45 |
| Aug 20, 2012 | - | $15,395 | -54% | -60% | 154 | $100 | $47,073,330 | 46 |
| Aug 21, 2012 | - | $16,995 | +10% | -63% | 154 | $110 | $47,090,325 | 47 |
| Aug 22, 2012 | - | $14,630 | -14% | -53% | 154 | $95 | $47,104,955 | 48 |
| Aug 23, 2012 | - | $13,090 | -11% | -56% | 154 | $85 | $47,118,045 | 49 |
| Aug 24, 2012 | - | $25,155 | +92% | -16% | 117 | $215 | $47,143,200 | 50 |
| Aug 25, 2012 | - | $33,355 | +33% | -20% | 117 | $285 | $47,176,555 | 51 |
| Aug 26, 2012 | - | $25,740 | -23% | -22% | 117 | $220 | $47,202,295 | 52 |
| Aug 27, 2012 | - | $11,695 | -55% | -24% | 117 | $100 | $47,213,990 | 53 |
| Aug 28, 2012 | - | $12,285 | +5% | -28% | 117 | $105 | $47,226,275 | 54 |
| Aug 29, 2012 | - | $10,530 | -14% | -28% | 117 | $90 | $47,236,805 | 55 |
| Aug 30, 2012 | - | $11,700 | +11% | -11% | 117 | $100 | $47,248,505 | 56 |
| Aug 31, 2012 | - | $11,075 | -5% | -56% | 82 | $135 | $47,259,580 | 57 |
| Sep 1, 2012 | - | $16,400 | +48% | -51% | 82 | $200 | $47,275,980 | 58 |
| Sep 2, 2012 | - | $18,860 | +15% | -27% | 82 | $230 | $47,294,840 | 59 |
| Sep 3, 2012 | - | $12,710 | -33% | +9% | 82 | $155 | $47,307,550 | 60 |
| Sep 4, 2012 | - | $5,330 | -58% | -57% | 82 | $65 | $47,312,880 | 61 |
| Sep 5, 2012 | - | $4,920 | -8% | -53% | 82 | $60 | $47,317,800 | 62 |
| Sep 6, 2012 | - | $5,300 | +8% | -55% | 82 | $65 | $47,323,100 | 63 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2012 | 5 | $22,731,450 | 2,628 | $8,650 | $22,731,450 | 1 | |
| Jul 13, 2012 | 6 | $13,924,745 | -39% | 2,635 | $5,285 | $36,656,195 | 2 |
| Jul 20, 2012 | 7 | $5,489,375 | -61% | 2,336 | $2,350 | $42,145,570 | 3 |
| Jul 27, 2012 | 9 | $2,954,440 | -46% | 1,414 | $2,089 | $45,100,010 | 4 |
| Aug 3, 2012 | 14 | $1,463,255 | -50% | 564 | $2,594 | $46,563,265 | 5 |
| Aug 10, 2012 | 29 | $389,950 | -73% | 318 | $1,226 | $46,953,215 | 6 |
| Aug 17, 2012 | 38 | $164,830 | -58% | 154 | $1,070 | $47,118,045 | 7 |
| Aug 24, 2012 | 44 | $130,460 | -21% | 117 | $1,115 | $47,248,505 | 8 |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 54 | $74,595 | -43% | 82 | $910 | $47,323,100 | 9 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 9/13/2012 | $0 | 0 | 43 | 62 | $224,656 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Australia | 10/18/2012 | $995,189 | 201 | 201 | 674 | $1,832,234 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Austria | 10/12/2012 | $156,968 | 63 | 63 | 252 | $628,209 | 12/12/2015 | |||
| Belgium | 10/3/2012 | $127,487 | 34 | 35 | 173 | $165,162 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Bolivia | 9/27/2012 | $4,825 | 4 | 4 | 8 | $9,038 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Brazil | 10/5/2012 | $63,966 | 27 | 27 | 63 | $196,429 | 12/12/2015 | |||
| Bulgaria | 9/28/2012 | $26,678 | 13 | 14 | 60 | $178,482 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Chile | 9/27/2012 | $37,193 | 36 | 36 | 47 | $71,492 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Colombia | 8/3/2012 | $54,977 | 44 | 44 | 71 | $131,430 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Croatia | 9/13/2012 | $24,648 | 9 | 13 | 77 | $98,395 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Czech Republic | 9/27/2012 | $31,689 | 80 | 80 | 106 | $73,062 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Denmark | 10/11/2012 | $0 | 0 | 12 | 17 | $73,809 | 12/12/2015 | |||
| Ecuador | 9/28/2012 | $18,374 | 20 | 20 | 72 | $46,967 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Egypt | 9/26/2012 | $15,557 | 9 | 9 | 59 | $74,962 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Estonia | 9/28/2012 | $19,257 | 11 | 11 | 23 | $67,969 | 12/12/2015 | |||
| Finland | 10/12/2012 | $55,738 | 40 | 40 | 85 | $185,260 | 12/12/2015 | |||
| France | 9/26/2012 | $1,480,740 | 307 | 307 | 1,051 | $3,822,014 | 12/12/2015 | |||
| Germany | 10/11/2012 | $894,394 | 272 | 272 | 1,264 | $3,048,583 | 12/12/2015 | |||
| Hong Kong | 8/30/2012 | $0 | 0 | 22 | 23 | $232,321 | 12/11/2015 | |||
| Hungary | 10/4/2012 | $0 | 0 | 27 | 27 | $87,722 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Iceland | 9/28/2012 | $9,423 | 5 | 5 | 10 | $33,196 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Israel | 9/27/2012 | $88,907 | 24 | 24 | 89 | $467,593 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Italy | 10/25/2012 | $1,326,961 | 330 | 330 | 802 | $3,124,694 | 12/12/2015 | |||
| Kenya | 9/21/2012 | $4,326 | 5 | 5 | 7 | $7,015 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Latvia | 10/12/2012 | $17,349 | 6 | 6 | 30 | $76,220 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Lebanon | 9/27/2012 | $34,372 | 11 | 11 | 31 | $98,270 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Lithuania | 10/5/2012 | $25,474 | 7 | 7 | 43 | $95,449 | 12/12/2015 | |||
| Mexico | 7/13/2012 | $868,447 | 394 | 394 | 1,254 | $3,071,588 | 12/11/2015 | |||
| Netherlands | 9/27/2012 | $0 | 0 | 66 | 131 | $934,472 | 12/12/2015 | |||
| New Zealand | 9/13/2012 | $71,763 | 37 | 37 | 134 | $190,791 | 12/12/2015 | |||
| Nigeria | 9/14/2012 | $7,898 | 5 | 5 | 26 | $28,743 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Norway | 10/12/2012 | $135,275 | 84 | 84 | 191 | $475,466 | 12/12/2015 | |||
| Peru | 9/20/2012 | $51,213 | 23 | 23 | 58 | $127,802 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Philippines | 2/20/2013 | $13,294 | 5 | 5 | 7 | $21,660 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Poland | 9/28/2012 | $0 | 0 | 56 | 56 | $337,377 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Portugal | 9/6/2012 | $139,571 | 45 | 45 | 180 | $492,312 | 12/12/2015 | |||
| Romania | 9/7/2012 | $63,913 | 33 | 33 | 134 | $200,459 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Russia (CIS) | 9/13/2012 | $1,568,210 | 440 | 442 | 1,199 | $4,078,402 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Serbia and Montenegro | 10/11/2012 | $9,135 | 10 | 10 | 100 | $37,556 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Singapore | 9/20/2012 | $72,386 | 12 | 12 | 34 | $169,253 | 12/12/2015 | |||
| Slovakia | 9/27/2012 | $18,502 | 25 | 25 | 59 | $48,602 | 12/12/2015 | |||
| Slovenia | 9/27/2012 | $0 | 0 | 7 | 28 | $81,115 | 12/12/2015 | |||
| South Korea | 10/31/2012 | $57,131 | 171 | 171 | 171 | $88,128 | 12/12/2015 | |||
| Spain | 9/28/2012 | $1,061,694 | 321 | 323 | 1,187 | $2,546,819 | 12/12/2015 | |||
| Sweden | 10/12/2012 | $0 | 0 | 19 | 20 | $1,611 | 12/12/2015 | |||
| Switzerland | 10/3/2012 | $65,831 | 18 | 57 | 133 | $491,818 | 12/12/2015 | |||
| Taiwan | 8/23/2012 | $0 | 0 | 7 | 10 | $265,107 | 12/11/2015 | |||
| Thailand | 9/20/2012 | $84,362 | 33 | 33 | 82 | $204,798 | 12/12/2015 | |||
| Turkey | 7/13/2012 | $63,834 | 58 | 58 | 215 | $256,743 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Ukraine | 10/4/2012 | $126,220 | 87 | 88 | 360 | $401,703 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| United Arab Emirates | 9/27/2012 | $132,631 | 29 | 29 | 52 | $256,071 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| United Kingdom | 9/21/2012 | $603,506 | 379 | 379 | 706 | $16,657 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Uruguay | 9/28/2012 | $8,955 | 7 | 7 | 13 | $15,476 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Venezuela | 10/12/2012 | $156,468 | 38 | 38 | 75 | $412,258 | 12/12/2015 | |||
| Vietnam | 9/14/2012 | $50,860 | 16 | 16 | 28 | $105,563 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Rest of World | $4,681,407 | |||||||||
| International Total | $35,190,390 | 4/4/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Lead Ensemble Member
| Taylor Kitsch | Chon | |
| Blake Lively | O | |
| Aaron Johnson* | Ben | |
| John Travolta | Dennis | |
| Benicio del Toro | Lado | |
| Salma Hayek | Elena |
Supporting
| Jana Banker | Volleyball Girl | |
| Candra Cocherty | Grow House Girl | |
| Patrick Fourmy | Marijuana Distributor | |
| Gary Stretch | Badass Biker | |
| Diego Catano | Esteban | |
| Shea Whigham | Chad | |
| Karishma Ahluwalia | Chad's Girlfriend | |
| Joaquin Cosio | El Azul | |
| Jonathan Carr | Valet | |
| Demián Bichir | Alex | |
| Antonio Jaramillo | Jaime | |
| Jake McLaughlin | Doc | |
| Alexander Wraith | Sam | |
| Anthony Cutolo | Billy | |
| Emile Hirsch | Spin | |
| Kurt Collins | Waiter | |
| Amber Dixon | Sophia / Cartel Gril | |
| Leonard Roberts | Hayes / O's Security | |
| Joel David Moore | Craig | |
| Ali Wong | Claire | |
| Sala Baker | Motorcycle Cop | |
| Sandra Echeverria | Magda | |
| Tara Stone | Mall Shopper | |
| Matthew Saldivar | Cartel Technician | |
| Sean Stone | Eric / Marijuana Grower | |
| Wilfredo Lopez | Stirp Mall Cartel | |
| Marco Morales | Cartel Guy | |
| Lucinda Serrano | Myma | |
| Charlie Haugk | DEA Agent | |
| Sam Medina | Passenger | |
| Ben Bray | Cartel Member | |
| Gonzalo Menendez | Hernando | |
| Maya Merker | Elena's Maid | |
| Donnabella Mortel | TV News Reporter | |
| Trevor Donovan | Matt / Magda's Boyfriend | |
| Leana Chavez | Gloria / Mexican Girlfriend | |
| Gillian Zinser | Beach Girl | |
| Florine Deplazes | Beach Girl | |
| Kaj Mollenhauer | Sarah / Dennis' Daughter #1 | |
| Lexi Jouren | Hannah / Dennis' Daughter #2 | |
| Charles Ingram | Cartel Sniper | |
| Akima Castaneda | Indian Chief | |
| Dennis Garcia | Tribal Cop | |
| Eddie Follis | DEA Agents | |
| Holly Follis | DEA Agent | |
| Mia Maestro | Dolores | |
| Schae Harrison | Dennis' Wife |
Production and Technical Credits
| Oliver Stone | Director | |
| Shane Salerno | Screenwriter | |
| Don Winslow | Screenwriter | |
| Oliver Stone | Screenwriter | |
| Don Winslow | Based on the Novel by | |
| Moritz Borman | Producer | |
| Eric Kopeloff | Producer | |
| Fernando Sulichin | Executive Producer | |
| Shane Salerno | Executive Producer | |
| Todd Arnow | Executive Producer | |
| Dan Mindel | Director of Photography | |
| Tomas Voth | Production Designer | |
| Joe Hutshing | Editor | |
| Stuart Levy | Editor | |
| Alex Marquez | Editor | |
| Cindy Evans | Costume Designer | |
| Budd Carr | Executive Music Producer | |
| Adam Peters | Composer | |
| Sarah Halley Finn | Casting Director | |
| Todd Arnow | Unit Production Manager | |
| Eric Kopeloff | Unit Production Manager | |
| Donald Murphy | First Assistant Director | |
| Peter Dress | Second Assistant Director | |
| Martin Klebba | Stunts |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
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Synopsis
Laguna Beach entrepreneurs Ben, a peaceful and charitable marijuana producer, and his closest friend Chon, a former Navy SEAL and ex-mercenary, run a lucrative, homegrown industry-raising some of the best weed ever developed. They also share a one-of-a-kind love with the extraordinary beauty Ophelia. Life is idyllic in their Southern California town... until the Mexican Baja Cartel decides to move in and demands that the trio partners with them. When the merciless head of the BC, Elena, and her brutal enforcer, Lado (Del Toro), underestimate the unbreakable bond among these three friends, Ben and Chon--with the reluctant, slippery assistance of a dirty DEA agent--wage a seemingly unwinnable war against the cartel. And so begins a series of increasingly vicious ploys and maneuvers in a high-stakes, savage battle of wills.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $16,016,910 (33.8% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.95 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 57.4% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $45,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.8 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 2,628 opening theaters/2,635 max. theaters, 3.9 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $71,103,551 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | July 6th, 2012 (Wide) by Universal |
| International Releases: | July 13th, 2012 (Wide) (Turkey)
July 13th, 2012 (Wide) (Mexico) August 3rd, 2012 (Wide) (Colombia) August 23rd, 2012 (Wide) (Taiwan) August 30th, 2012 (Wide) (Hong Kong) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | November 13th, 2012 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for strong brutal and grisly violence, some graphic sexuality, nudity, drug use and language throughout. (Rating bulletin 2218, 4/11/2012) |
| Running Time: | 130 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Voiceover/Narration |
| Plot point: | Corrupt Cops, Kidnap, Love Triangle, Narcotics, Rescue, Returning Soldiers, Revenge |
| Social setting: | Film Noir, Organized Crime |
| Subgenre: | Crime Thriller |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Universal Pictures, Relativity Media, Moritz Borman |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2012 | 4 | $16,016,910 | 2,628 | $6,095 | $16,016,910 | 1 | |
| Jul 13, 2012 | 5 | $9,393,840 | -41% | 2,635 | $3,565 | $32,125,290 | 2 |
| Jul 20, 2012 | 7 | $3,398,880 | -64% | 2,336 | $1,455 | $40,055,075 | 3 |
| Jul 27, 2012 | 9 | $1,838,215 | -46% | 1,414 | $1,300 | $43,983,785 | 4 |
| Aug 3, 2012 | 13 | $978,635 | -47% | 704 | $1,390 | $46,078,645 | 5 |
| Aug 10, 2012 | 27 | $244,860 | -75% | 318 | $770 | $46,808,125 | 6 |
| Aug 17, 2012 | 37 | $104,720 | -57% | 154 | $680 | $47,057,935 | 7 |
| Aug 24, 2012 | 42 | $84,250 | -20% | 117 | $720 | $47,202,295 | 8 |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 55 | $46,335 | -45% | 82 | $565 | $47,294,840 | 9 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2012 | 5 | $5,715,555 | 2,628 | $2,175 | $5,715,555 | 1 | ||
| Jul 7, 2012 | 4 | $5,610,585 | -2% | 2,628 | $2,135 | $11,326,140 | 2 | |
| Jul 8, 2012 | 4 | $4,690,770 | -16% | 2,628 | $1,785 | $16,016,910 | 3 | |
| Jul 9, 2012 | 5 | $1,813,320 | -61% | 2,628 | $690 | $17,830,230 | 4 | |
| Jul 10, 2012 | 5 | $1,944,720 | +7% | 2,628 | $740 | $19,774,950 | 5 | |
| Jul 11, 2012 | 5 | $1,537,380 | -21% | 2,628 | $585 | $21,312,330 | 6 | |
| Jul 12, 2012 | 5 | $1,419,120 | -8% | 2,628 | $540 | $22,731,450 | 7 | |
| Jul 13, 2012 | 6 | $2,740,400 | +93% | -52% | 2,635 | $1,040 | $25,471,850 | 8 |
| Jul 14, 2012 | 5 | $3,583,665 | +31% | -36% | 2,635 | $1,360 | $29,055,515 | 9 |
| Jul 15, 2012 | 5 | $3,069,775 | -14% | -35% | 2,635 | $1,165 | $32,125,290 | 10 |
| Jul 16, 2012 | 6 | $1,198,925 | -61% | -34% | 2,635 | $455 | $33,324,215 | 11 |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 6 | $1,408,430 | +17% | -28% | 2,635 | $535 | $34,732,645 | 12 |
| Jul 18, 2012 | 6 | $1,080,350 | -23% | -30% | 2,635 | $410 | $35,812,995 | 13 |
| Jul 19, 2012 | 6 | $843,200 | -22% | -41% | 2,635 | $320 | $36,656,195 | 14 |
| Jul 20, 2012 | 7 | $1,016,160 | +21% | -63% | 2,336 | $435 | $37,672,355 | 15 |
| Jul 21, 2012 | 7 | $1,284,800 | +26% | -64% | 2,336 | $550 | $38,957,155 | 16 |
| Jul 22, 2012 | 6 | $1,097,920 | -15% | -64% | 2,336 | $470 | $40,055,075 | 17 |
| Jul 23, 2012 | 7 | $502,055 | -54% | -58% | 2,336 | $215 | $40,557,130 | 18 |
| Jul 24, 2012 | 7 | $618,775 | +23% | -56% | 2,336 | $265 | $41,175,905 | 19 |
| Jul 25, 2012 | 7 | $468,330 | -24% | -57% | 2,336 | $200 | $41,644,235 | 20 |
| Jul 26, 2012 | 7 | $501,335 | +7% | -41% | 2,336 | $215 | $42,145,570 | 21 |
| Jul 27, 2012 | 9 | $487,830 | -3% | -52% | 1,414 | $345 | $42,633,400 | 22 |
| Jul 28, 2012 | 9 | $742,350 | +52% | -42% | 1,414 | $525 | $43,375,750 | 23 |
| Jul 29, 2012 | 9 | $608,035 | -18% | -45% | 1,414 | $430 | $43,983,785 | 24 |
| Jul 30, 2012 | 9 | $268,435 | -56% | -47% | 1,414 | $190 | $44,252,220 | 25 |
| Jul 31, 2012 | 9 | $318,150 | +19% | -49% | 1,414 | $225 | $44,570,370 | 26 |
| Aug 1, 2012 | 9 | $268,050 | -16% | -43% | 1,414 | $190 | $44,838,420 | 27 |
| Aug 2, 2012 | 9 | $261,590 | -2% | -48% | 1,414 | $185 | $45,100,010 | 28 |
| Aug 3, 2012 | - | $260,555 | n/c | -47% | 704 | $370 | $45,360,565 | 29 |
| Aug 4, 2012 | - | $380,160 | +46% | -49% | 704 | $540 | $45,740,725 | 30 |
| Aug 5, 2012 | - | $337,920 | -11% | -44% | 704 | $480 | $46,078,645 | 31 |
| Aug 6, 2012 | 12 | $144,320 | -57% | -46% | 704 | $205 | $46,222,965 | 32 |
| Aug 7, 2012 | 13 | $151,360 | +5% | -52% | 704 | $215 | $46,374,325 | 33 |
| Aug 8, 2012 | 15 | $101,520 | -33% | -62% | 564 | $180 | $46,475,845 | 34 |
| Aug 9, 2012 | - | $87,420 | -14% | -67% | 564 | $155 | $46,563,265 | 35 |
| Aug 10, 2012 | - | $68,370 | -22% | -74% | 318 | $215 | $46,631,635 | 36 |
| Aug 11, 2012 | - | $101,760 | +49% | -73% | 318 | $320 | $46,733,395 | 37 |
| Aug 12, 2012 | - | $74,730 | -27% | -78% | 318 | $235 | $46,808,125 | 38 |
| Aug 13, 2012 | - | $38,155 | -49% | -74% | 318 | $120 | $46,846,280 | 39 |
| Aug 14, 2012 | - | $46,110 | +21% | -70% | 318 | $145 | $46,892,390 | 40 |
| Aug 15, 2012 | - | $31,050 | -33% | -69% | 318 | $98 | $46,923,440 | 41 |
| Aug 16, 2012 | - | $29,775 | -4% | -66% | 318 | $94 | $46,953,215 | 42 |
| Aug 17, 2012 | - | $30,030 | +1% | -56% | 154 | $195 | $46,983,245 | 43 |
| Aug 18, 2012 | - | $41,580 | +38% | -59% | 154 | $270 | $47,024,825 | 44 |
| Aug 19, 2012 | - | $33,110 | -20% | -56% | 154 | $215 | $47,057,935 | 45 |
| Aug 20, 2012 | - | $15,395 | -54% | -60% | 154 | $100 | $47,073,330 | 46 |
| Aug 21, 2012 | - | $16,995 | +10% | -63% | 154 | $110 | $47,090,325 | 47 |
| Aug 22, 2012 | - | $14,630 | -14% | -53% | 154 | $95 | $47,104,955 | 48 |
| Aug 23, 2012 | - | $13,090 | -11% | -56% | 154 | $85 | $47,118,045 | 49 |
| Aug 24, 2012 | - | $25,155 | +92% | -16% | 117 | $215 | $47,143,200 | 50 |
| Aug 25, 2012 | - | $33,355 | +33% | -20% | 117 | $285 | $47,176,555 | 51 |
| Aug 26, 2012 | - | $25,740 | -23% | -22% | 117 | $220 | $47,202,295 | 52 |
| Aug 27, 2012 | - | $11,695 | -55% | -24% | 117 | $100 | $47,213,990 | 53 |
| Aug 28, 2012 | - | $12,285 | +5% | -28% | 117 | $105 | $47,226,275 | 54 |
| Aug 29, 2012 | - | $10,530 | -14% | -28% | 117 | $90 | $47,236,805 | 55 |
| Aug 30, 2012 | - | $11,700 | +11% | -11% | 117 | $100 | $47,248,505 | 56 |
| Aug 31, 2012 | - | $11,075 | -5% | -56% | 82 | $135 | $47,259,580 | 57 |
| Sep 1, 2012 | - | $16,400 | +48% | -51% | 82 | $200 | $47,275,980 | 58 |
| Sep 2, 2012 | - | $18,860 | +15% | -27% | 82 | $230 | $47,294,840 | 59 |
| Sep 3, 2012 | - | $12,710 | -33% | +9% | 82 | $155 | $47,307,550 | 60 |
| Sep 4, 2012 | - | $5,330 | -58% | -57% | 82 | $65 | $47,312,880 | 61 |
| Sep 5, 2012 | - | $4,920 | -8% | -53% | 82 | $60 | $47,317,800 | 62 |
| Sep 6, 2012 | - | $5,300 | +8% | -55% | 82 | $65 | $47,323,100 | 63 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2012 | 5 | $22,731,450 | 2,628 | $8,650 | $22,731,450 | 1 | |
| Jul 13, 2012 | 6 | $13,924,745 | -39% | 2,635 | $5,285 | $36,656,195 | 2 |
| Jul 20, 2012 | 7 | $5,489,375 | -61% | 2,336 | $2,350 | $42,145,570 | 3 |
| Jul 27, 2012 | 9 | $2,954,440 | -46% | 1,414 | $2,089 | $45,100,010 | 4 |
| Aug 3, 2012 | 14 | $1,463,255 | -50% | 564 | $2,594 | $46,563,265 | 5 |
| Aug 10, 2012 | 29 | $389,950 | -73% | 318 | $1,226 | $46,953,215 | 6 |
| Aug 17, 2012 | 38 | $164,830 | -58% | 154 | $1,070 | $47,118,045 | 7 |
| Aug 24, 2012 | 44 | $130,460 | -21% | 117 | $1,115 | $47,248,505 | 8 |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 54 | $74,595 | -43% | 82 | $910 | $47,323,100 | 9 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 9/13/2012 | $0 | 0 | 43 | 62 | $224,656 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Australia | 10/18/2012 | $995,189 | 201 | 201 | 674 | $1,832,234 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Austria | 10/12/2012 | $156,968 | 63 | 63 | 252 | $628,209 | 12/12/2015 | |||
| Belgium | 10/3/2012 | $127,487 | 34 | 35 | 173 | $165,162 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Bolivia | 9/27/2012 | $4,825 | 4 | 4 | 8 | $9,038 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Brazil | 10/5/2012 | $63,966 | 27 | 27 | 63 | $196,429 | 12/12/2015 | |||
| Bulgaria | 9/28/2012 | $26,678 | 13 | 14 | 60 | $178,482 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Chile | 9/27/2012 | $37,193 | 36 | 36 | 47 | $71,492 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Colombia | 8/3/2012 | $54,977 | 44 | 44 | 71 | $131,430 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Croatia | 9/13/2012 | $24,648 | 9 | 13 | 77 | $98,395 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Czech Republic | 9/27/2012 | $31,689 | 80 | 80 | 106 | $73,062 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Denmark | 10/11/2012 | $0 | 0 | 12 | 17 | $73,809 | 12/12/2015 | |||
| Ecuador | 9/28/2012 | $18,374 | 20 | 20 | 72 | $46,967 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Egypt | 9/26/2012 | $15,557 | 9 | 9 | 59 | $74,962 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Estonia | 9/28/2012 | $19,257 | 11 | 11 | 23 | $67,969 | 12/12/2015 | |||
| Finland | 10/12/2012 | $55,738 | 40 | 40 | 85 | $185,260 | 12/12/2015 | |||
| France | 9/26/2012 | $1,480,740 | 307 | 307 | 1,051 | $3,822,014 | 12/12/2015 | |||
| Germany | 10/11/2012 | $894,394 | 272 | 272 | 1,264 | $3,048,583 | 12/12/2015 | |||
| Hong Kong | 8/30/2012 | $0 | 0 | 22 | 23 | $232,321 | 12/11/2015 | |||
| Hungary | 10/4/2012 | $0 | 0 | 27 | 27 | $87,722 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Iceland | 9/28/2012 | $9,423 | 5 | 5 | 10 | $33,196 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Israel | 9/27/2012 | $88,907 | 24 | 24 | 89 | $467,593 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Italy | 10/25/2012 | $1,326,961 | 330 | 330 | 802 | $3,124,694 | 12/12/2015 | |||
| Kenya | 9/21/2012 | $4,326 | 5 | 5 | 7 | $7,015 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Latvia | 10/12/2012 | $17,349 | 6 | 6 | 30 | $76,220 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Lebanon | 9/27/2012 | $34,372 | 11 | 11 | 31 | $98,270 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Lithuania | 10/5/2012 | $25,474 | 7 | 7 | 43 | $95,449 | 12/12/2015 | |||
| Mexico | 7/13/2012 | $868,447 | 394 | 394 | 1,254 | $3,071,588 | 12/11/2015 | |||
| Netherlands | 9/27/2012 | $0 | 0 | 66 | 131 | $934,472 | 12/12/2015 | |||
| New Zealand | 9/13/2012 | $71,763 | 37 | 37 | 134 | $190,791 | 12/12/2015 | |||
| Nigeria | 9/14/2012 | $7,898 | 5 | 5 | 26 | $28,743 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Norway | 10/12/2012 | $135,275 | 84 | 84 | 191 | $475,466 | 12/12/2015 | |||
| Peru | 9/20/2012 | $51,213 | 23 | 23 | 58 | $127,802 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Philippines | 2/20/2013 | $13,294 | 5 | 5 | 7 | $21,660 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Poland | 9/28/2012 | $0 | 0 | 56 | 56 | $337,377 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Portugal | 9/6/2012 | $139,571 | 45 | 45 | 180 | $492,312 | 12/12/2015 | |||
| Romania | 9/7/2012 | $63,913 | 33 | 33 | 134 | $200,459 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Russia (CIS) | 9/13/2012 | $1,568,210 | 440 | 442 | 1,199 | $4,078,402 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Serbia and Montenegro | 10/11/2012 | $9,135 | 10 | 10 | 100 | $37,556 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Singapore | 9/20/2012 | $72,386 | 12 | 12 | 34 | $169,253 | 12/12/2015 | |||
| Slovakia | 9/27/2012 | $18,502 | 25 | 25 | 59 | $48,602 | 12/12/2015 | |||
| Slovenia | 9/27/2012 | $0 | 0 | 7 | 28 | $81,115 | 12/12/2015 | |||
| South Korea | 10/31/2012 | $57,131 | 171 | 171 | 171 | $88,128 | 12/12/2015 | |||
| Spain | 9/28/2012 | $1,061,694 | 321 | 323 | 1,187 | $2,546,819 | 12/12/2015 | |||
| Sweden | 10/12/2012 | $0 | 0 | 19 | 20 | $1,611 | 12/12/2015 | |||
| Switzerland | 10/3/2012 | $65,831 | 18 | 57 | 133 | $491,818 | 12/12/2015 | |||
| Taiwan | 8/23/2012 | $0 | 0 | 7 | 10 | $265,107 | 12/11/2015 | |||
| Thailand | 9/20/2012 | $84,362 | 33 | 33 | 82 | $204,798 | 12/12/2015 | |||
| Turkey | 7/13/2012 | $63,834 | 58 | 58 | 215 | $256,743 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Ukraine | 10/4/2012 | $126,220 | 87 | 88 | 360 | $401,703 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| United Arab Emirates | 9/27/2012 | $132,631 | 29 | 29 | 52 | $256,071 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| United Kingdom | 9/21/2012 | $603,506 | 379 | 379 | 706 | $16,657 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Uruguay | 9/28/2012 | $8,955 | 7 | 7 | 13 | $15,476 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Venezuela | 10/12/2012 | $156,468 | 38 | 38 | 75 | $412,258 | 12/12/2015 | |||
| Vietnam | 9/14/2012 | $50,860 | 16 | 16 | 28 | $105,563 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Rest of World | $4,681,407 | |||||||||
| International Total | $35,190,390 | 4/4/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Lead Ensemble Member
| Taylor Kitsch | Chon | |
| Blake Lively | O | |
| Aaron Johnson* | Ben | |
| John Travolta | Dennis | |
| Benicio del Toro | Lado | |
| Salma Hayek | Elena |
Supporting
| Jana Banker | Volleyball Girl | |
| Candra Cocherty | Grow House Girl | |
| Patrick Fourmy | Marijuana Distributor | |
| Gary Stretch | Badass Biker | |
| Diego Catano | Esteban | |
| Shea Whigham | Chad | |
| Karishma Ahluwalia | Chad's Girlfriend | |
| Joaquin Cosio | El Azul | |
| Jonathan Carr | Valet | |
| Demián Bichir | Alex | |
| Antonio Jaramillo | Jaime | |
| Jake McLaughlin | Doc | |
| Alexander Wraith | Sam | |
| Anthony Cutolo | Billy | |
| Emile Hirsch | Spin | |
| Kurt Collins | Waiter | |
| Amber Dixon | Sophia / Cartel Gril | |
| Leonard Roberts | Hayes / O's Security | |
| Joel David Moore | Craig | |
| Ali Wong | Claire | |
| Sala Baker | Motorcycle Cop | |
| Sandra Echeverria | Magda | |
| Tara Stone | Mall Shopper | |
| Matthew Saldivar | Cartel Technician | |
| Sean Stone | Eric / Marijuana Grower | |
| Wilfredo Lopez | Stirp Mall Cartel | |
| Marco Morales | Cartel Guy | |
| Lucinda Serrano | Myma | |
| Charlie Haugk | DEA Agent | |
| Sam Medina | Passenger | |
| Ben Bray | Cartel Member | |
| Gonzalo Menendez | Hernando | |
| Maya Merker | Elena's Maid | |
| Donnabella Mortel | TV News Reporter | |
| Trevor Donovan | Matt / Magda's Boyfriend | |
| Leana Chavez | Gloria / Mexican Girlfriend | |
| Gillian Zinser | Beach Girl | |
| Florine Deplazes | Beach Girl | |
| Kaj Mollenhauer | Sarah / Dennis' Daughter #1 | |
| Lexi Jouren | Hannah / Dennis' Daughter #2 | |
| Charles Ingram | Cartel Sniper | |
| Akima Castaneda | Indian Chief | |
| Dennis Garcia | Tribal Cop | |
| Eddie Follis | DEA Agents | |
| Holly Follis | DEA Agent | |
| Mia Maestro | Dolores | |
| Schae Harrison | Dennis' Wife |
Production and Technical Credits
| Oliver Stone | Director | |
| Shane Salerno | Screenwriter | |
| Don Winslow | Screenwriter | |
| Oliver Stone | Screenwriter | |
| Don Winslow | Based on the Novel by | |
| Moritz Borman | Producer | |
| Eric Kopeloff | Producer | |
| Fernando Sulichin | Executive Producer | |
| Shane Salerno | Executive Producer | |
| Todd Arnow | Executive Producer | |
| Dan Mindel | Director of Photography | |
| Tomas Voth | Production Designer | |
| Joe Hutshing | Editor | |
| Stuart Levy | Editor | |
| Alex Marquez | Editor | |
| Cindy Evans | Costume Designer | |
| Budd Carr | Executive Music Producer | |
| Adam Peters | Composer | |
| Sarah Halley Finn | Casting Director | |
| Todd Arnow | Unit Production Manager | |
| Eric Kopeloff | Unit Production Manager | |
| Donald Murphy | First Assistant Director | |
| Peter Dress | Second Assistant Director | |
| Martin Klebba | Stunts |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
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