Saving Christmas (2014)

Saving Christmas poster
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $2,778,297Details
Further financial details...

Synopsis

Every year at Christmas time it seems the baby in the manger takes more and more of a backseat to retail sales, Santa Claus, and political correctness. With "Merry Christmas" being replaced by "Seasons Greetings" and court ordered removal of public nativity scenes, the fruit of Mary's womb is falling on hard times. But this year, Kirk Cameron is taking back Christmas with his engaging new movie KIRK CAMERON'S SAVING CHRISTMAS. KIRK CAMERON'S SAVING CHRISTMAS will change the way your family sees and celebrates this magical time of year. In KIRK CAMERON'S SAVING CHRISTMAS, Kirk's sister's annual Christmas party is about to be ruined by Kirk's brother-in-law Christian, who is chock full of no-fun Scroogery. Kirk realizes it's his job to grab Christian by his seasonal sweater and show him Christ where Christ has always been: smack dab at the center of all the Christmas hoopla. KIRK CAMERON'S SAVING CHRISTMAS provides a biblical basis for our favorite time-honored traditions and celebrations, and the inspiration to stand strongly against a culture that wants to trivialize and eliminate the faith elements of this holy season. This Christmas, have your family join with Kirk Cameron's family and dive headfirst into all the joy, dancing, celebration, feasting, imagination, and traditions that glorify the true "reason for the season." Take in the splendor; take in the majesty; take in the story. Take it all in ... and then take back Christmas!I

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$992,087 (35.7% of total gross)
Legs:2.80 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:410 opening theaters/410 max. theaters, 3.9 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $3,665,847

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 7,401-7,500) 7,494 $2,778,297
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 11,801-11,900) 11,895 $2,778,297
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 801-900) 883 $2,778,297

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


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: November 14th, 2014 (Limited) by Samuel Goldwyn Films, released as Kirk Cameron's Saving Christmas
MPAA Rating: PG for some thematic elements.
(Rating bulletin 2343, 10/8/2014)
Running Time: 80 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Vaxxed: From Cover Up to Catastrophe
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Keywords: Agitprop, Religious, Christmas, Christmas in November, Famously Bad
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Multiple Genres
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Kids Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: CAMFAM, Hero 4 Baby
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 14, 2014 15 $992,087   410 $2,420   $992,087 1
Nov 21, 2014 14 $651,276 -34% 391 $1,666   $1,912,263 2
Nov 28, 2014 24 $253,384 -61% 277 $915   $2,465,354 3
Dec 5, 2014 33 $128,388 -49% 294 $437   $2,649,513 4
Dec 12, 2014 36 $49,461 -61% 180 $275   $2,745,116 5
Dec 19, 2014 52 $6,788 -86% 30 $226   $2,778,297 6

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Nov 14, 2014 - $350,000   410 $854   $350,000 1

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 14, 2014 15 $1,260,987   410 $3,076   $1,260,987 1
Nov 21, 2014 17 $950,983 -25% 391 $2,432   $2,211,970 2
Nov 28, 2014 26 $309,155 -67% 277 $1,116   $2,521,125 3
Dec 5, 2014 31 $174,530 -44% 294 $594   $2,695,655 4
Dec 12, 2014 37 $75,854 -57% 180 $421   $2,771,509 5

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.

Leading Cast

Kirk Cameron    Kirk

Supporting Cast

Darren Doane    Christian
Bridgette Ridenour    Kirk's Sister
David Shannon   
Raphi Henley    (Uncredited)
Ben Kientz   

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

Production and Technical Credits

Darren Doane    Director
Darren Doane    Screenwriter
Cheston Hervey    Screenwriter
Raphi Henley    Producer
David Shannon    Producer
Darren Doane    Producer
Ankara Rosser    Producer
Kirk Cameron    Executive Producer
Rex Holt    Associate Producer
William B. Doane    Associate Producer
Tala Bakhtar    Costume Designer
Postmill Factory    Editor
Andy Patch    Director of Photography

Per Theater Chart: Imitation Scores Game-Winning Goal

December 3rd, 2014

The Imitation Game poster

The Imitation Game led the way on the per theater chart with an incredible average of $119,838 in four theaters. This is the second best per theater average of the year, behind only The Grand Budapest Hotel. Second place went to The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1, with an average of $13,725 during its sophomore stint. The final film in the $10,000 is The Babadook, which earned an average of $10,002 in three theaters.

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Per Theater Chart: Mockingjay Makes a Mockery of the Per Theater Chart

November 26th, 2014

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 poster

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 not only earned first place on the overall box office, but it also led the way on the per theater chart with an average of $29,366. Foxcatcher earned an average of $19,764 in 24 theaters. It is nearly at $1 million and has room to grow further. The Theory of Everything expanded again, but still remained in the $10,000 club with an average of $10,798 in 141 theaters.

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Per Theater Chart: None of the Competition could Catch Foxcatcher

November 19th, 2014

Foxcatcher poster

Foxcatcher was the latest Oscar-hopeful to top the per theater chart earning an average of $45,146 in six theaters. This practically guarantees some measure of mainstream success; however, unless it can earn some Awards Season nominations, it likely won't expand truly wide. Likewise, The Theory of Everything expanded to 41 theaters earning an average of $17,937. It also reached its first major milestone over the weekend and will earn more in the future. The overall number one film, Dumb and Dumber To, was next with an average of $11,450, while The Homesman was right behind with an average of $11,358 in four theaters.

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Weekend Estimates: Dumb and Dumber Top

November 16th, 2014

Dumb and Dumber To poster

The box office chart is starting to take on a decidedly seasonal look, with a comedy sequel topping the chart, a smattering of Oscar hopefuls doing well in limited release, and not a single top 10 film dropping by more than 50% from last weekend. The comedy sequel, Dumb and Dumber To, will narrowly win the weekend with a shade over $38 million, per Universal’s Sunday estimate. That’s $2 million more than Big Hero 6 will post in its second weekend in release. The animated adventure will be off just 36% from last weekend. Also posting an impressive hold from a big opening weekend is Interstellar, with $29.1 million—39% below its opening frame. More...

Limited Release: Foxy Releases

November 14th, 2014

Foxcatcher poster

It's a long list this week, but you could eliminate nearly all of the films and concentrate on just Foxcatcher and Rosewater. These two films are earning the vast majority of the buzz. They are not the only films worth seeing, Red Army looks particularly good, but I worry no other film will thrive. More...


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Synopsis

Every year at Christmas time it seems the baby in the manger takes more and more of a backseat to retail sales, Santa Claus, and political correctness. With "Merry Christmas" being replaced by "Seasons Greetings" and court ordered removal of public nativity scenes, the fruit of Mary's womb is falling on hard times. But this year, Kirk Cameron is taking back Christmas with his engaging new movie KIRK CAMERON'S SAVING CHRISTMAS. KIRK CAMERON'S SAVING CHRISTMAS will change the way your family sees and celebrates this magical time of year. In KIRK CAMERON'S SAVING CHRISTMAS, Kirk's sister's annual Christmas party is about to be ruined by Kirk's brother-in-law Christian, who is chock full of no-fun Scroogery. Kirk realizes it's his job to grab Christian by his seasonal sweater and show him Christ where Christ has always been: smack dab at the center of all the Christmas hoopla. KIRK CAMERON'S SAVING CHRISTMAS provides a biblical basis for our favorite time-honored traditions and celebrations, and the inspiration to stand strongly against a culture that wants to trivialize and eliminate the faith elements of this holy season. This Christmas, have your family join with Kirk Cameron's family and dive headfirst into all the joy, dancing, celebration, feasting, imagination, and traditions that glorify the true "reason for the season." Take in the splendor; take in the majesty; take in the story. Take it all in ... and then take back Christmas!I

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$992,087 (35.7% of total gross)
Legs:2.80 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:410 opening theaters/410 max. theaters, 3.9 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $3,665,847

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 7,401-7,500) 7,494 $2,778,297
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 11,801-11,900) 11,895 $2,778,297
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 801-900) 883 $2,778,297

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


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: November 14th, 2014 (Limited) by Samuel Goldwyn Films, released as Kirk Cameron's Saving Christmas
MPAA Rating: PG for some thematic elements.
(Rating bulletin 2343, 10/8/2014)
Running Time: 80 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Vaxxed: From Cover Up to Catastrophe
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Agitprop, Religious, Christmas, Christmas in November, Famously Bad
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Multiple Genres
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Kids Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: CAMFAM, Hero 4 Baby
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Leading Cast

Kirk Cameron    Kirk

Supporting Cast

Darren Doane    Christian
Bridgette Ridenour    Kirk's Sister
David Shannon   
Raphi Henley    (Uncredited)
Ben Kientz   

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

Production and Technical Credits

Darren Doane    Director
Darren Doane    Screenwriter
Cheston Hervey    Screenwriter
Raphi Henley    Producer
David Shannon    Producer
Darren Doane    Producer
Ankara Rosser    Producer
Kirk Cameron    Executive Producer
Rex Holt    Associate Producer
William B. Doane    Associate Producer
Tala Bakhtar    Costume Designer
Postmill Factory    Editor
Andy Patch    Director of Photography

Per Theater Chart: Imitation Scores Game-Winning Goal

December 3rd, 2014

The Imitation Game poster

The Imitation Game led the way on the per theater chart with an incredible average of $119,838 in four theaters. This is the second best per theater average of the year, behind only The Grand Budapest Hotel. Second place went to The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1, with an average of $13,725 during its sophomore stint. The final film in the $10,000 is The Babadook, which earned an average of $10,002 in three theaters.

More...

Per Theater Chart: Mockingjay Makes a Mockery of the Per Theater Chart

November 26th, 2014

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 poster

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 not only earned first place on the overall box office, but it also led the way on the per theater chart with an average of $29,366. Foxcatcher earned an average of $19,764 in 24 theaters. It is nearly at $1 million and has room to grow further. The Theory of Everything expanded again, but still remained in the $10,000 club with an average of $10,798 in 141 theaters.

More...

Per Theater Chart: None of the Competition could Catch Foxcatcher

November 19th, 2014

Foxcatcher poster

Foxcatcher was the latest Oscar-hopeful to top the per theater chart earning an average of $45,146 in six theaters. This practically guarantees some measure of mainstream success; however, unless it can earn some Awards Season nominations, it likely won't expand truly wide. Likewise, The Theory of Everything expanded to 41 theaters earning an average of $17,937. It also reached its first major milestone over the weekend and will earn more in the future. The overall number one film, Dumb and Dumber To, was next with an average of $11,450, while The Homesman was right behind with an average of $11,358 in four theaters.

More...

Weekend Estimates: Dumb and Dumber Top

November 16th, 2014

Dumb and Dumber To poster

The box office chart is starting to take on a decidedly seasonal look, with a comedy sequel topping the chart, a smattering of Oscar hopefuls doing well in limited release, and not a single top 10 film dropping by more than 50% from last weekend. The comedy sequel, Dumb and Dumber To, will narrowly win the weekend with a shade over $38 million, per Universal’s Sunday estimate. That’s $2 million more than Big Hero 6 will post in its second weekend in release. The animated adventure will be off just 36% from last weekend. Also posting an impressive hold from a big opening weekend is Interstellar, with $29.1 million—39% below its opening frame. More...

Limited Release: Foxy Releases

November 14th, 2014

Foxcatcher poster

It's a long list this week, but you could eliminate nearly all of the films and concentrate on just Foxcatcher and Rosewater. These two films are earning the vast majority of the buzz. They are not the only films worth seeing, Red Army looks particularly good, but I worry no other film will thrive. More...

Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 14, 2014 15 $992,087   410 $2,420   $992,087 1
Nov 21, 2014 14 $651,276 -34% 391 $1,666   $1,912,263 2
Nov 28, 2014 24 $253,384 -61% 277 $915   $2,465,354 3
Dec 5, 2014 33 $128,388 -49% 294 $437   $2,649,513 4
Dec 12, 2014 36 $49,461 -61% 180 $275   $2,745,116 5
Dec 19, 2014 52 $6,788 -86% 30 $226   $2,778,297 6

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Nov 14, 2014 - $350,000   410 $854   $350,000 1

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 14, 2014 15 $1,260,987   410 $3,076   $1,260,987 1
Nov 21, 2014 17 $950,983 -25% 391 $2,432   $2,211,970 2
Nov 28, 2014 26 $309,155 -67% 277 $1,116   $2,521,125 3
Dec 5, 2014 31 $174,530 -44% 294 $594   $2,695,655 4
Dec 12, 2014 37 $75,854 -57% 180 $421   $2,771,509 5

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.