Shao nian ban (2015)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $53,252 | Details |
| International Box Office | $7,850,000 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $7,903,252 | |
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
A group of bright teenagers are recruited for a special college program for young geniuses only to find themselves socially awkward among their more normal peers. "The Ark of Mr. Chow" is a satirical take on the Chinese education system and how it emphasizes academic excellence over a student's overall personal development, especially outside of the academic curriculum. The director, Xiao Yang, was part of the class and draws on his personal experiences with the system to paint a lighthearted but accurate portrayal of what its like to grow up too intelligent for your own good.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $22,583 (42.4% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.36 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 0.7% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 12 opening theaters/12 max. theaters, 1.6 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $75,551 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | June 19th, 2015 (Limited) by China Lion Film Distribution, released as The Ark of Mr. Chow |
| International Releases: | June 18th, 2015 (Limited), released as The Ark of Mr. Chow (Australia)
June 18th, 2015 (Limited), released as Ark of Mr Chow, The (New Zealand) June 19th, 2015 (Wide) (China) |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 106 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | China |
| Plot point: | Child Prodigy |
| Social setting: | College |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | CKF Pictures |
| Production Countries: | China |
| Languages: | Mandarin |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2015 | 41 | $22,583 | 12 | $1,882 | $22,583 | 1 | |
| Jun 26, 2015 | 62 | $8,286 | -63% | 6 | $1,381 | $45,458 | 2 |
| Jul 3, 2015 | 78 | $1,770 | -79% | 1 | $1,770 | $53,252 | 3 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2015 | 41 | $37,172 | 12 | $3,098 | $37,172 | 1 | |
| Jun 26, 2015 | 64 | $14,310 | -62% | 6 | $2,385 | $51,482 | 2 |
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
A group of bright teenagers are recruited for a special college program for young geniuses only to find themselves socially awkward among their more normal peers. "The Ark of Mr. Chow" is a satirical take on the Chinese education system and how it emphasizes academic excellence over a student's overall personal development, especially outside of the academic curriculum. The director, Xiao Yang, was part of the class and draws on his personal experiences with the system to paint a lighthearted but accurate portrayal of what its like to grow up too intelligent for your own good.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $22,583 (42.4% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.36 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 0.7% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 12 opening theaters/12 max. theaters, 1.6 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $75,551 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | June 19th, 2015 (Limited) by China Lion Film Distribution, released as The Ark of Mr. Chow |
| International Releases: | June 18th, 2015 (Limited), released as The Ark of Mr. Chow (Australia)
June 18th, 2015 (Limited), released as Ark of Mr Chow, The (New Zealand) June 19th, 2015 (Wide) (China) |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 106 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | China |
| Plot point: | Child Prodigy |
| Social setting: | College |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | CKF Pictures |
| Production Countries: | China |
| Languages: | Mandarin |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2015 | 41 | $22,583 | 12 | $1,882 | $22,583 | 1 | |
| Jun 26, 2015 | 62 | $8,286 | -63% | 6 | $1,381 | $45,458 | 2 |
| Jul 3, 2015 | 78 | $1,770 | -79% | 1 | $1,770 | $53,252 | 3 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2015 | 41 | $37,172 | 12 | $3,098 | $37,172 | 1 | |
| Jun 26, 2015 | 64 | $14,310 | -62% | 6 | $2,385 | $51,482 | 2 |
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.