Sunset Song (2015)

Sunset Song poster
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $159,714Details
International Box Office $1,310,462Details
Worldwide Box Office $1,470,176
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Synopsis

The film takes place during the early years of the twentieth century, with the conflicts and choices a young woman experiences reflecting the struggle between tradition and change; a struggle that continues to resonate today. Set in a rural community, Sunset Song is driven by the young heroine Chris and her intense passion for life, for the unsettling Ewan and for the unforgiving land. The First World War reaches out from afar, bringing the modern world to bear on the community in the harshest possible way, yet in a final moment of grace, Chris endures, now a woman of remarkable strength who is able to draw from the ancient land in looking to the future.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$12,995 (8.1% of total gross)
Legs:9.05 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:10.9% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:3 opening theaters/19 max. theaters, 5.4 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $199,042

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: May 13th, 2016 (Limited) by Magnolia Pictures
International Releases: December 4th, 2015 (Wide) (United Kingdom)
March 4th, 2016 (Wide) (Russia (CIS))
March 30th, 2016 (Wide) (France)
July 22nd, 2016 (Wide) (Spain)
September 2nd, 2016 (Wide) (Australia)
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MPAA Rating: R for sexuality, nudity and some violence.
(Rating bulletin 2421 (Cert #50414), 4/20/2016)
Running Time: 135 minutes
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Keywords: 1910s, Coming of Age, Life on a Farm, War, World War I, Romance, Set in Scotland, Non-Chronological, New Year's Day, Suicide, Twins, Voiceover/Narration
Source:Based on Fiction Book/Short Story
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Historical Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Magnolia Pictures, Hurricane Films, Iris Productions, SellOutPictures, BFI, Film Fund Luxembourg, Creative Scotland, BBC Scotland
Production Countries: Luxembourg, United Kingdom
Languages: English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
May 13, 2016 57 $12,995   3 $4,332   $12,995 1
May 20, 2016 52 $17,651 +36% 10 $1,765   $41,591 2
May 27, 2016 46 $15,240 -14% 15 $1,016   $68,624 3
Jun 3, 2016 45 $12,089 -21% 18 $672   $90,508 4
Jun 10, 2016 75 $2,426 -80% 6 $404   $98,403 5
Jun 17, 2016 53 $11,505 +374% 14 $822   $111,448 6
Jun 24, 2016 66 $4,918 -57% 8 $615   $126,268 7
Jul 1, 2016 64 $4,559 -7% 8 $570   $133,875 8
Jul 8, 2016 72 $3,102 -32% 5 $620   $140,771 9
Jul 15, 2016 79 $1,991 -36% 3 $664   $144,586 10
Jul 22, 2016 71 $4,005 +101% 6 $668   $149,849 11
Jul 29, 2016 79 $1,261 -69% 3 $420   $156,107 12
Aug 5, 2016 87 $135 -89% 1 $135   $157,313 13
Aug 12, 2016 101 $268 +99% 1 $268   $157,851 14
Aug 19, 2016 88 $1,226 +357% 2 $613   $159,257 15

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
May 13, 2016 55 $23,940   3 $7,980   $23,940 1
May 20, 2016 52 $29,444 +23% 10 $2,944   $53,384 2
May 27, 2016 47 $25,035 -15% 14 $1,788   $78,419 3
Jun 3, 2016 49 $17,558 -30% 19 $924   $95,977 4
Jun 10, 2016 79 $3,966 -77% 7 $567   $99,943 5
Jun 17, 2016 51 $21,407 +440% 14 $1,529   $121,350 6
Jun 24, 2016 68 $7,966 -63% 3 $2,655   $129,316 7
Jul 1, 2016 69 $8,353 +5% 9 $928   $137,669 8
Jul 8, 2016 75 $4,926 -41% 5 $985   $142,595 9
Jul 15, 2016 81 $3,249 -34% 4 $812   $145,844 10
Jul 22, 2016 73 $9,002 +177% 7 $1,286   $154,846 11
Jul 29, 2016 92 $2,332 -74% 4 $583   $157,178 12
Aug 5, 2016 100 $405 -83% 1 $405   $157,583 13
Aug 12, 2016 105 $448 +11% 1 $448   $158,031 14
Aug 19, 2016 96 $1,683 +276% 2 $842   $159,714 15

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Australia 9/2/2016 $51,721 17 18 113 $214,497 11/21/2016
France 3/30/2016 $64,465 30 30 30 $64,465 6/9/2016
New Zealand 12/2/2016 $14,196 22 22 77 $71,636 1/9/2017
Russia (CIS) 3/4/2016 $9,232 0 0 0 $11,847 12/31/2018
Spain 7/22/2016 $58,586 38 39 146 $209,444 9/15/2016
United Kingdom 12/4/2015 $171,995 80 80 235 $738,573 6/9/2016
 
International Total$1,310,462 12/31/2018

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


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Leading Cast

Agyness Deyn    Chris Guthrie
Peter Mullan    John Guthrie
Kevin Guthrie    Ewan Tavendale

Supporting Cast

Jim Sweeney    Preacher
Ian Pirie    Chae Strachan
Niall Greig Fulton    John Brigson
Hugh Ross    Inspector
Jack Greenlees    Will Guthrie
Tom Duncan    McIvor
David Ganly    Tinker

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

Production and Technical Credits

Terence Davies    Director
Terence Davies    Screenwriter
Lewis Grassic Gibbon    Based on the novel by
Roy Boulter    Producer
Sol Papadopoulos    Producer
Nicolas Steil    Producer
Bob Last    Executive Producer
Alice de Sousa    Co-Executive Producer
Michael McDonough    Director of Photography
David Charap    Editor
Victoria Dabbs    Line Producer
Andy Harris    Production Designer
Margaret Horspool    Art Director
Diana van de Vossenberg    Art Director
Sylvia Kasel    Set Decorator
Gast Walzing    Composer
Uli Simon    Costume Designer
Katja Reinert    Make-up and Hair Designer
Marc Thill    Sound Recordist

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Synopsis

The film takes place during the early years of the twentieth century, with the conflicts and choices a young woman experiences reflecting the struggle between tradition and change; a struggle that continues to resonate today. Set in a rural community, Sunset Song is driven by the young heroine Chris and her intense passion for life, for the unsettling Ewan and for the unforgiving land. The First World War reaches out from afar, bringing the modern world to bear on the community in the harshest possible way, yet in a final moment of grace, Chris endures, now a woman of remarkable strength who is able to draw from the ancient land in looking to the future.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$12,995 (8.1% of total gross)
Legs:9.05 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:10.9% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:3 opening theaters/19 max. theaters, 5.4 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $199,042

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: May 13th, 2016 (Limited) by Magnolia Pictures
International Releases: December 4th, 2015 (Wide) (United Kingdom)
March 4th, 2016 (Wide) (Russia (CIS))
March 30th, 2016 (Wide) (France)
July 22nd, 2016 (Wide) (Spain)
September 2nd, 2016 (Wide) (Australia)
... Show all releases
MPAA Rating: R for sexuality, nudity and some violence.
(Rating bulletin 2421 (Cert #50414), 4/20/2016)
Running Time: 135 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: 1910s, Coming of Age, Life on a Farm, War, World War I, Romance, Set in Scotland, Non-Chronological, New Year's Day, Suicide, Twins, Voiceover/Narration
Source:Based on Fiction Book/Short Story
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Historical Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Magnolia Pictures, Hurricane Films, Iris Productions, SellOutPictures, BFI, Film Fund Luxembourg, Creative Scotland, BBC Scotland
Production Countries: Luxembourg, United Kingdom
Languages: English

Leading Cast

Agyness Deyn    Chris Guthrie
Peter Mullan    John Guthrie
Kevin Guthrie    Ewan Tavendale

Supporting Cast

Jim Sweeney    Preacher
Ian Pirie    Chae Strachan
Niall Greig Fulton    John Brigson
Hugh Ross    Inspector
Jack Greenlees    Will Guthrie
Tom Duncan    McIvor
David Ganly    Tinker

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

Production and Technical Credits

Terence Davies    Director
Terence Davies    Screenwriter
Lewis Grassic Gibbon    Based on the novel by
Roy Boulter    Producer
Sol Papadopoulos    Producer
Nicolas Steil    Producer
Bob Last    Executive Producer
Alice de Sousa    Co-Executive Producer
Michael McDonough    Director of Photography
David Charap    Editor
Victoria Dabbs    Line Producer
Andy Harris    Production Designer
Margaret Horspool    Art Director
Diana van de Vossenberg    Art Director
Sylvia Kasel    Set Decorator
Gast Walzing    Composer
Uli Simon    Costume Designer
Katja Reinert    Make-up and Hair Designer
Marc Thill    Sound Recordist

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May 17th, 2016

The Lobster

The Lobster had the best theater average of any film opening in 2016 earning an average of $47,563 in four theaters. It beat the previous record set by Captain America: Civil War, a record that lasted all of one week. The second best theater average of the week was pulled in by Love and Friendship with an average of $33,378, also in four theaters. Captain America: Civil War remained in the $10,000 club with an average of $17,188. The final film in the $10,000 club was Jimmy Vestvood: Amerikan Hero, which managed $15,215 in 4 theaters. More...

Limited and VOD Releases: Limited Releases Served with Drawn Butter

May 13th, 2016

The Lobster

It's a relatively good week for limited releases with several that are earning excellent reviews. Of these, The Lobster is the one I think will do the best at the box office. Kill Zone 2, Love & Friendship, and some others are also earning excellent reviews, but are playing in VOD. More...

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
May 13, 2016 57 $12,995   3 $4,332   $12,995 1
May 20, 2016 52 $17,651 +36% 10 $1,765   $41,591 2
May 27, 2016 46 $15,240 -14% 15 $1,016   $68,624 3
Jun 3, 2016 45 $12,089 -21% 18 $672   $90,508 4
Jun 10, 2016 75 $2,426 -80% 6 $404   $98,403 5
Jun 17, 2016 53 $11,505 +374% 14 $822   $111,448 6
Jun 24, 2016 66 $4,918 -57% 8 $615   $126,268 7
Jul 1, 2016 64 $4,559 -7% 8 $570   $133,875 8
Jul 8, 2016 72 $3,102 -32% 5 $620   $140,771 9
Jul 15, 2016 79 $1,991 -36% 3 $664   $144,586 10
Jul 22, 2016 71 $4,005 +101% 6 $668   $149,849 11
Jul 29, 2016 79 $1,261 -69% 3 $420   $156,107 12
Aug 5, 2016 87 $135 -89% 1 $135   $157,313 13
Aug 12, 2016 101 $268 +99% 1 $268   $157,851 14
Aug 19, 2016 88 $1,226 +357% 2 $613   $159,257 15

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
May 13, 2016 55 $23,940   3 $7,980   $23,940 1
May 20, 2016 52 $29,444 +23% 10 $2,944   $53,384 2
May 27, 2016 47 $25,035 -15% 14 $1,788   $78,419 3
Jun 3, 2016 49 $17,558 -30% 19 $924   $95,977 4
Jun 10, 2016 79 $3,966 -77% 7 $567   $99,943 5
Jun 17, 2016 51 $21,407 +440% 14 $1,529   $121,350 6
Jun 24, 2016 68 $7,966 -63% 3 $2,655   $129,316 7
Jul 1, 2016 69 $8,353 +5% 9 $928   $137,669 8
Jul 8, 2016 75 $4,926 -41% 5 $985   $142,595 9
Jul 15, 2016 81 $3,249 -34% 4 $812   $145,844 10
Jul 22, 2016 73 $9,002 +177% 7 $1,286   $154,846 11
Jul 29, 2016 92 $2,332 -74% 4 $583   $157,178 12
Aug 5, 2016 100 $405 -83% 1 $405   $157,583 13
Aug 12, 2016 105 $448 +11% 1 $448   $158,031 14
Aug 19, 2016 96 $1,683 +276% 2 $842   $159,714 15

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Australia 9/2/2016 $51,721 17 18 113 $214,497 11/21/2016
France 3/30/2016 $64,465 30 30 30 $64,465 6/9/2016
New Zealand 12/2/2016 $14,196 22 22 77 $71,636 1/9/2017
Russia (CIS) 3/4/2016 $9,232 0 0 0 $11,847 12/31/2018
Spain 7/22/2016 $58,586 38 39 146 $209,444 9/15/2016
United Kingdom 12/4/2015 $171,995 80 80 235 $738,573 6/9/2016
 
International Total$1,310,462 12/31/2018

International Cumulative Box Office Records


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.