State of Play (2009)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $37,017,955 | Details |
| International Box Office | $51,814,255 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $88,832,210 | |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $15,042,755 | |
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $2,867,475 | |
| Total | $17,910,230 | |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $14,071,280 (38.0% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.63 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 41.7% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $60,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.5 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 2,803 opening theaters/2,807 max. theaters, 4.1 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $59,031,295 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 17th, 2009 (Wide) by Universal |
| Video Release: | September 1st, 2009 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for some violence, language including sexual references, and brief drug content |
| Running Time: | 127 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Prologue |
| Plot point: | Corporate Malfeasance, Faked Suicide, Government Corruption, Investigative Journalist, Mercenaries, Political |
| Subgenre: | Political Thriller |
| Source: | Based on TV |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Universal Pictures, Working Title Films |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2009 | 2 | $14,071,280 | 2,803 | $5,020 | $14,071,280 | 1 | |
| Apr 24, 2009 | 7 | $6,848,885 | -51% | 2,807 | $2,440 | $25,081,890 | 2 |
| May 1, 2009 | 10 | $3,715,980 | -46% | 2,445 | $1,520 | $30,944,180 | 3 |
| May 8, 2009 | 12 | $1,918,295 | -48% | 1,541 | $1,245 | $33,986,760 | 4 |
| May 15, 2009 | 13 | $958,400 | -50% | 988 | $970 | $35,568,970 | 5 |
| May 22, 2009 | 17 | $303,055 | -68% | 278 | $1,090 | $35,902,255 | 6 |
| May 29, 2009 | 21 | $193,200 | -36% | 240 | $805 | $36,566,450 | 7 |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 25 | $138,805 | -28% | 217 | $640 | $36,790,345 | 8 |
| Jun 12, 2009 | 29 | $97,945 | -29% | 175 | $560 | $36,965,395 | 9 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2009 | 2 | $4,583,125 | 2,803 | $1,635 | $4,583,125 | 1 | ||
| Apr 18, 2009 | 2 | $5,900,315 | +29% | 2,803 | $2,105 | $10,483,440 | 2 | |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 4 | $3,587,840 | -39% | 2,803 | $1,280 | $14,071,280 | 3 | |
| Apr 20, 2009 | 2 | $1,107,975 | -69% | 2,803 | $395 | $15,179,255 | 4 | |
| Apr 21, 2009 | 2 | $1,205,290 | +9% | 2,803 | $430 | $16,384,545 | 5 | |
| Apr 22, 2009 | 3 | $966,775 | -20% | 2,803 | $345 | $17,351,320 | 6 | |
| Apr 23, 2009 | 3 | $881,685 | -9% | 2,803 | $315 | $18,233,005 | 7 | |
| Apr 24, 2009 | 6 | $2,077,180 | +136% | -55% | 2,807 | $740 | $20,310,185 | 8 |
| Apr 25, 2009 | 7 | $3,087,505 | +49% | -48% | 2,807 | $1,100 | $23,397,690 | 9 |
| Apr 26, 2009 | 8 | $1,684,200 | -45% | -53% | 2,807 | $600 | $25,081,890 | 10 |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 6 | $490,995 | -71% | -56% | 2,807 | $175 | $25,572,885 | 11 |
| Apr 28, 2009 | 6 | $603,505 | +23% | -50% | 2,807 | $215 | $26,176,390 | 12 |
| Apr 29, 2009 | 5 | $547,365 | -9% | -43% | 2,807 | $195 | $26,723,755 | 13 |
| Apr 30, 2009 | 5 | $504,445 | -8% | -43% | 2,807 | $180 | $27,228,200 | 14 |
| May 1, 2009 | 10 | $1,075,680 | +113% | -48% | 2,445 | $440 | $28,303,880 | 15 |
| May 2, 2009 | 9 | $1,662,595 | +55% | -46% | 2,445 | $680 | $29,966,475 | 16 |
| May 3, 2009 | 10 | $977,705 | -41% | -42% | 2,445 | $400 | $30,944,180 | 17 |
| May 4, 2009 | 9 | $268,950 | -72% | -45% | 2,445 | $110 | $31,213,130 | 18 |
| May 5, 2009 | 7 | $305,625 | +14% | -49% | 2,445 | $125 | $31,518,755 | 19 |
| May 6, 2009 | 7 | $292,985 | -4% | -46% | 2,445 | $120 | $31,811,740 | 20 |
| May 7, 2009 | 7 | $256,725 | -12% | -49% | 2,445 | $105 | $32,068,465 | 21 |
| May 8, 2009 | 12 | $515,985 | +101% | -52% | 1,541 | $335 | $32,584,450 | 22 |
| May 9, 2009 | 11 | $862,960 | +67% | -48% | 1,541 | $560 | $33,447,410 | 23 |
| May 10, 2009 | 11 | $539,350 | -38% | -45% | 1,541 | $350 | $33,986,760 | 24 |
| May 11, 2009 | 11 | $138,690 | -74% | -48% | 1,541 | $90 | $34,125,450 | 25 |
| May 12, 2009 | 11 | $161,275 | +16% | -47% | 1,541 | $105 | $34,286,725 | 26 |
| May 13, 2009 | 11 | $154,335 | -4% | -47% | 1,541 | $100 | $34,441,060 | 27 |
| May 14, 2009 | 10 | $169,510 | +10% | -34% | 1,541 | $110 | $34,610,570 | 28 |
| May 15, 2009 | 13 | $261,775 | +54% | -49% | 988 | $265 | $34,872,345 | 29 |
| May 16, 2009 | 13 | $454,565 | +74% | -47% | 988 | $460 | $35,326,910 | 30 |
| May 17, 2009 | 13 | $242,060 | -47% | -55% | 988 | $245 | $35,568,970 | 31 |
| May 18, 2009 | 13 | $103,740 | -57% | -25% | 988 | $105 | $35,672,710 | 32 |
| May 19, 2009 | 11 | $99,005 | -5% | -39% | 988 | $100 | $35,771,715 | 33 |
| May 20, 2009 | 14 | $74,100 | -25% | -52% | 988 | $75 | $35,845,815 | 34 |
| May 21, 2009 | 14 | $56,440 | -24% | -67% | 664 | $85 | $35,902,255 | 35 |
| May 22, 2009 | - | $73,670 | +31% | -72% | 278 | $265 | $35,975,925 | 36 |
| May 23, 2009 | 17 | $120,930 | +64% | -73% | 278 | $435 | $36,096,855 | 37 |
| May 24, 2009 | 17 | $108,455 | -10% | -55% | 278 | $390 | $36,205,310 | 38 |
| May 25, 2009 | 17 | $79,230 | -27% | -24% | 278 | $285 | $36,284,540 | 39 |
| May 26, 2009 | - | $31,970 | -60% | -68% | 278 | $115 | $36,316,510 | 40 |
| May 27, 2009 | - | $27,665 | -13% | -63% | 278 | $100 | $36,344,175 | 41 |
| May 28, 2009 | - | $29,075 | +5% | -48% | 278 | $105 | $36,373,250 | 42 |
| May 29, 2009 | - | $55,200 | +90% | -25% | 240 | $230 | $36,428,450 | 43 |
| May 30, 2009 | - | $88,800 | +61% | -27% | 240 | $370 | $36,517,250 | 44 |
| May 31, 2009 | - | $49,200 | -45% | -55% | 240 | $205 | $36,566,450 | 45 |
| Jun 1, 2009 | - | $20,325 | -59% | -74% | 240 | $85 | $36,586,775 | 46 |
| Jun 2, 2009 | - | $23,985 | +18% | -25% | 240 | $100 | $36,610,760 | 47 |
| Jun 3, 2009 | - | $21,625 | -10% | -22% | 240 | $90 | $36,632,385 | 48 |
| Jun 4, 2009 | - | $19,155 | -11% | -34% | 240 | $80 | $36,651,540 | 49 |
| Jun 5, 2009 | - | $44,445 | +132% | -19% | 217 | $205 | $36,695,985 | 50 |
| Jun 6, 2009 | - | $60,760 | +37% | -32% | 217 | $280 | $36,756,745 | 51 |
| Jun 7, 2009 | - | $33,600 | -45% | -32% | 217 | $155 | $36,790,345 | 52 |
| Jun 8, 2009 | - | $16,255 | -52% | -20% | 217 | $75 | $36,806,600 | 53 |
| Jun 9, 2009 | - | $20,700 | +27% | -14% | 217 | $95 | $36,827,300 | 54 |
| Jun 10, 2009 | - | $20,595 | -1% | -5% | 217 | $95 | $36,847,895 | 55 |
| Jun 11, 2009 | - | $19,555 | -5% | +2% | 217 | $90 | $36,867,450 | 56 |
| Jun 12, 2009 | - | $27,945 | +43% | -37% | 175 | $160 | $36,895,395 | 57 |
| Jun 13, 2009 | - | $49,875 | +78% | -18% | 175 | $285 | $36,945,270 | 58 |
| Jun 14, 2009 | - | $20,125 | -60% | -40% | 175 | $115 | $36,965,395 | 59 |
| Jun 15, 2009 | - | $11,365 | -44% | -30% | 175 | $65 | $36,976,760 | 60 |
| Jun 16, 2009 | - | $13,125 | +15% | -37% | 175 | $75 | $36,989,885 | 61 |
| Jun 17, 2009 | - | $13,195 | +1% | -36% | 175 | $75 | $37,003,080 | 62 |
| Jun 18, 2009 | - | $14,875 | +13% | -24% | 175 | $85 | $37,017,955 | 63 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2009 | 2 | $18,233,005 | 2,803 | $6,505 | $18,233,005 | 1 | |
| Apr 24, 2009 | 7 | $8,995,195 | -51% | 2,807 | $3,205 | $27,228,200 | 2 |
| May 1, 2009 | 10 | $4,840,265 | -46% | 2,445 | $1,980 | $32,068,465 | 3 |
| May 8, 2009 | 12 | $2,542,105 | -47% | 1,541 | $1,650 | $34,610,570 | 4 |
| May 15, 2009 | 14 | $988,630 | -61% | 988 | $1,001 | $35,599,200 | 5 |
| May 22, 2009 | 18 | $470,995 | -52% | 278 | $1,694 | $36,373,250 | 6 |
| May 29, 2009 | 21 | $278,290 | -41% | 240 | $1,160 | $36,651,540 | 7 |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 24 | $215,910 | -22% | 217 | $995 | $36,867,450 | 8 |
| Jun 12, 2009 | 28 | $150,505 | -30% | 175 | $860 | $37,017,955 | 9 |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $14,071,280 (38.0% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.63 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 41.7% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $60,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.5 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 2,803 opening theaters/2,807 max. theaters, 4.1 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $59,031,295 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 17th, 2009 (Wide) by Universal |
| Video Release: | September 1st, 2009 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for some violence, language including sexual references, and brief drug content |
| Running Time: | 127 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Prologue |
| Plot point: | Corporate Malfeasance, Faked Suicide, Government Corruption, Investigative Journalist, Mercenaries, Political |
| Subgenre: | Political Thriller |
| Source: | Based on TV |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Universal Pictures, Working Title Films |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2009 | 2 | $14,071,280 | 2,803 | $5,020 | $14,071,280 | 1 | |
| Apr 24, 2009 | 7 | $6,848,885 | -51% | 2,807 | $2,440 | $25,081,890 | 2 |
| May 1, 2009 | 10 | $3,715,980 | -46% | 2,445 | $1,520 | $30,944,180 | 3 |
| May 8, 2009 | 12 | $1,918,295 | -48% | 1,541 | $1,245 | $33,986,760 | 4 |
| May 15, 2009 | 13 | $958,400 | -50% | 988 | $970 | $35,568,970 | 5 |
| May 22, 2009 | 17 | $303,055 | -68% | 278 | $1,090 | $35,902,255 | 6 |
| May 29, 2009 | 21 | $193,200 | -36% | 240 | $805 | $36,566,450 | 7 |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 25 | $138,805 | -28% | 217 | $640 | $36,790,345 | 8 |
| Jun 12, 2009 | 29 | $97,945 | -29% | 175 | $560 | $36,965,395 | 9 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2009 | 2 | $4,583,125 | 2,803 | $1,635 | $4,583,125 | 1 | ||
| Apr 18, 2009 | 2 | $5,900,315 | +29% | 2,803 | $2,105 | $10,483,440 | 2 | |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 4 | $3,587,840 | -39% | 2,803 | $1,280 | $14,071,280 | 3 | |
| Apr 20, 2009 | 2 | $1,107,975 | -69% | 2,803 | $395 | $15,179,255 | 4 | |
| Apr 21, 2009 | 2 | $1,205,290 | +9% | 2,803 | $430 | $16,384,545 | 5 | |
| Apr 22, 2009 | 3 | $966,775 | -20% | 2,803 | $345 | $17,351,320 | 6 | |
| Apr 23, 2009 | 3 | $881,685 | -9% | 2,803 | $315 | $18,233,005 | 7 | |
| Apr 24, 2009 | 6 | $2,077,180 | +136% | -55% | 2,807 | $740 | $20,310,185 | 8 |
| Apr 25, 2009 | 7 | $3,087,505 | +49% | -48% | 2,807 | $1,100 | $23,397,690 | 9 |
| Apr 26, 2009 | 8 | $1,684,200 | -45% | -53% | 2,807 | $600 | $25,081,890 | 10 |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 6 | $490,995 | -71% | -56% | 2,807 | $175 | $25,572,885 | 11 |
| Apr 28, 2009 | 6 | $603,505 | +23% | -50% | 2,807 | $215 | $26,176,390 | 12 |
| Apr 29, 2009 | 5 | $547,365 | -9% | -43% | 2,807 | $195 | $26,723,755 | 13 |
| Apr 30, 2009 | 5 | $504,445 | -8% | -43% | 2,807 | $180 | $27,228,200 | 14 |
| May 1, 2009 | 10 | $1,075,680 | +113% | -48% | 2,445 | $440 | $28,303,880 | 15 |
| May 2, 2009 | 9 | $1,662,595 | +55% | -46% | 2,445 | $680 | $29,966,475 | 16 |
| May 3, 2009 | 10 | $977,705 | -41% | -42% | 2,445 | $400 | $30,944,180 | 17 |
| May 4, 2009 | 9 | $268,950 | -72% | -45% | 2,445 | $110 | $31,213,130 | 18 |
| May 5, 2009 | 7 | $305,625 | +14% | -49% | 2,445 | $125 | $31,518,755 | 19 |
| May 6, 2009 | 7 | $292,985 | -4% | -46% | 2,445 | $120 | $31,811,740 | 20 |
| May 7, 2009 | 7 | $256,725 | -12% | -49% | 2,445 | $105 | $32,068,465 | 21 |
| May 8, 2009 | 12 | $515,985 | +101% | -52% | 1,541 | $335 | $32,584,450 | 22 |
| May 9, 2009 | 11 | $862,960 | +67% | -48% | 1,541 | $560 | $33,447,410 | 23 |
| May 10, 2009 | 11 | $539,350 | -38% | -45% | 1,541 | $350 | $33,986,760 | 24 |
| May 11, 2009 | 11 | $138,690 | -74% | -48% | 1,541 | $90 | $34,125,450 | 25 |
| May 12, 2009 | 11 | $161,275 | +16% | -47% | 1,541 | $105 | $34,286,725 | 26 |
| May 13, 2009 | 11 | $154,335 | -4% | -47% | 1,541 | $100 | $34,441,060 | 27 |
| May 14, 2009 | 10 | $169,510 | +10% | -34% | 1,541 | $110 | $34,610,570 | 28 |
| May 15, 2009 | 13 | $261,775 | +54% | -49% | 988 | $265 | $34,872,345 | 29 |
| May 16, 2009 | 13 | $454,565 | +74% | -47% | 988 | $460 | $35,326,910 | 30 |
| May 17, 2009 | 13 | $242,060 | -47% | -55% | 988 | $245 | $35,568,970 | 31 |
| May 18, 2009 | 13 | $103,740 | -57% | -25% | 988 | $105 | $35,672,710 | 32 |
| May 19, 2009 | 11 | $99,005 | -5% | -39% | 988 | $100 | $35,771,715 | 33 |
| May 20, 2009 | 14 | $74,100 | -25% | -52% | 988 | $75 | $35,845,815 | 34 |
| May 21, 2009 | 14 | $56,440 | -24% | -67% | 664 | $85 | $35,902,255 | 35 |
| May 22, 2009 | - | $73,670 | +31% | -72% | 278 | $265 | $35,975,925 | 36 |
| May 23, 2009 | 17 | $120,930 | +64% | -73% | 278 | $435 | $36,096,855 | 37 |
| May 24, 2009 | 17 | $108,455 | -10% | -55% | 278 | $390 | $36,205,310 | 38 |
| May 25, 2009 | 17 | $79,230 | -27% | -24% | 278 | $285 | $36,284,540 | 39 |
| May 26, 2009 | - | $31,970 | -60% | -68% | 278 | $115 | $36,316,510 | 40 |
| May 27, 2009 | - | $27,665 | -13% | -63% | 278 | $100 | $36,344,175 | 41 |
| May 28, 2009 | - | $29,075 | +5% | -48% | 278 | $105 | $36,373,250 | 42 |
| May 29, 2009 | - | $55,200 | +90% | -25% | 240 | $230 | $36,428,450 | 43 |
| May 30, 2009 | - | $88,800 | +61% | -27% | 240 | $370 | $36,517,250 | 44 |
| May 31, 2009 | - | $49,200 | -45% | -55% | 240 | $205 | $36,566,450 | 45 |
| Jun 1, 2009 | - | $20,325 | -59% | -74% | 240 | $85 | $36,586,775 | 46 |
| Jun 2, 2009 | - | $23,985 | +18% | -25% | 240 | $100 | $36,610,760 | 47 |
| Jun 3, 2009 | - | $21,625 | -10% | -22% | 240 | $90 | $36,632,385 | 48 |
| Jun 4, 2009 | - | $19,155 | -11% | -34% | 240 | $80 | $36,651,540 | 49 |
| Jun 5, 2009 | - | $44,445 | +132% | -19% | 217 | $205 | $36,695,985 | 50 |
| Jun 6, 2009 | - | $60,760 | +37% | -32% | 217 | $280 | $36,756,745 | 51 |
| Jun 7, 2009 | - | $33,600 | -45% | -32% | 217 | $155 | $36,790,345 | 52 |
| Jun 8, 2009 | - | $16,255 | -52% | -20% | 217 | $75 | $36,806,600 | 53 |
| Jun 9, 2009 | - | $20,700 | +27% | -14% | 217 | $95 | $36,827,300 | 54 |
| Jun 10, 2009 | - | $20,595 | -1% | -5% | 217 | $95 | $36,847,895 | 55 |
| Jun 11, 2009 | - | $19,555 | -5% | +2% | 217 | $90 | $36,867,450 | 56 |
| Jun 12, 2009 | - | $27,945 | +43% | -37% | 175 | $160 | $36,895,395 | 57 |
| Jun 13, 2009 | - | $49,875 | +78% | -18% | 175 | $285 | $36,945,270 | 58 |
| Jun 14, 2009 | - | $20,125 | -60% | -40% | 175 | $115 | $36,965,395 | 59 |
| Jun 15, 2009 | - | $11,365 | -44% | -30% | 175 | $65 | $36,976,760 | 60 |
| Jun 16, 2009 | - | $13,125 | +15% | -37% | 175 | $75 | $36,989,885 | 61 |
| Jun 17, 2009 | - | $13,195 | +1% | -36% | 175 | $75 | $37,003,080 | 62 |
| Jun 18, 2009 | - | $14,875 | +13% | -24% | 175 | $85 | $37,017,955 | 63 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2009 | 2 | $18,233,005 | 2,803 | $6,505 | $18,233,005 | 1 | |
| Apr 24, 2009 | 7 | $8,995,195 | -51% | 2,807 | $3,205 | $27,228,200 | 2 |
| May 1, 2009 | 10 | $4,840,265 | -46% | 2,445 | $1,980 | $32,068,465 | 3 |
| May 8, 2009 | 12 | $2,542,105 | -47% | 1,541 | $1,650 | $34,610,570 | 4 |
| May 15, 2009 | 14 | $988,630 | -61% | 988 | $1,001 | $35,599,200 | 5 |
| May 22, 2009 | 18 | $470,995 | -52% | 278 | $1,694 | $36,373,250 | 6 |
| May 29, 2009 | 21 | $278,290 | -41% | 240 | $1,160 | $36,651,540 | 7 |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 24 | $215,910 | -22% | 217 | $995 | $36,867,450 | 8 |
| Jun 12, 2009 | 28 | $150,505 | -30% | 175 | $860 | $37,017,955 | 9 |
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