The Sweetest Thing (2002)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $24,430,272 | Details |
| International Box Office | $38,648,484 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $63,078,756 | |
| OpusData ID: 21970100 More info... | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
Christina Walters has given up on finding Mr. Right until she meets Peter Donahue. She goes on a road trip together with her friends Courtney and Jane to find out whether there is a Mr. Right for Christina after all.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $9,430,667 (38.6% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.59 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 38.7% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $43,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.5 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 2,670 opening theaters/2,670 max. theaters, 3.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $50,290,197 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 12th, 2002 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| International Releases: | February 21st, 2024 (Limited) (Belgium) |
| Video Release: | January 1st, 2002 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for strong sexual content and language |
| Running Time: | 75 minutes |
| Plot point: | Road Trip, Romance |
| Subgenre: | Romantic Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Romantic Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Columbia Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2002 | 3 | $9,430,667 | 2,670 | $3,532 | $9,430,667 | 1 | |
| Apr 19, 2002 | 7 | $5,105,706 | -46% | 2,670 | $1,912 | $16,912,036 | 2 |
| Apr 26, 2002 | 10 | $2,904,173 | -43% | 2,124 | $1,367 | $21,280,807 | 3 |
| May 3, 2002 | 13 | $1,005,340 | -65% | 1,125 | $894 | $23,250,882 | 4 |
| May 10, 2002 | 21 | $440,288 | -56% | 568 | $775 | $24,082,751 | 5 |
| May 17, 2002 | 28 | $156,474 | -64% | 202 | $775 | $24,430,272 | 6 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2002 | 2 | $3,387,000 | 2,670 | $1,269 | $3,387,000 | 1 | ||
| Apr 13, 2002 | 5 | $3,625,000 | +7% | 2,670 | $1,358 | $7,012,000 | 2 | |
| Apr 14, 2002 | 4 | $2,104,000 | -42% | 2,670 | $788 | $9,430,667 | 3 | |
| Apr 15, 2002 | 3 | $577,000 | -73% | 2,670 | $216 | $10,008,000 | 4 | |
| Apr 16, 2002 | 2 | $708,000 | +23% | 2,670 | $265 | $10,716,000 | 5 | |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 3 | $554,000 | -22% | 2,670 | $207 | $11,270,000 | 6 | |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 4 | $536,000 | -3% | 2,670 | $201 | $11,806,000 | 7 | |
| Apr 19, 2002 | 6 | $1,684,000 | +214% | -50% | 2,670 | $631 | $13,490,000 | 8 |
| Apr 20, 2002 | 7 | $2,147,000 | +27% | -41% | 2,670 | $804 | $15,645,000 | 9 |
| Apr 21, 2002 | 7 | $1,266,000 | -41% | -40% | 2,670 | $474 | $16,912,036 | 10 |
| Apr 22, 2002 | 6 | $351,000 | -72% | -39% | 2,670 | $131 | $17,263,000 | 11 |
| Apr 23, 2002 | 4 | $442,000 | +26% | -38% | 2,670 | $166 | $17,705,000 | 12 |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 5 | $349,000 | -21% | -37% | 2,670 | $131 | $18,054,000 | 13 |
| Apr 25, 2002 | 6 | $323,000 | -7% | -40% | 2,670 | $121 | $18,377,000 | 14 |
| Apr 26, 2002 | 9 | $1,010,000 | +213% | -40% | 2,124 | $476 | $19,387,000 | 15 |
| Apr 27, 2002 | 10 | $1,222,000 | +21% | -43% | 2,124 | $575 | $20,609,000 | 16 |
| Apr 28, 2002 | 10 | $746,000 | -39% | -41% | 2,124 | $351 | $21,280,807 | 17 |
| Apr 29, 2002 | 8 | $228,000 | -69% | -35% | 2,124 | $107 | $21,508,000 | 18 |
| Apr 30, 2002 | 7 | $289,000 | +27% | -35% | 2,124 | $136 | $21,797,000 | 19 |
| May 1, 2002 | 8 | $234,000 | -19% | -33% | 2,124 | $110 | $22,031,000 | 20 |
| May 2, 2002 | 9 | $214,000 | -9% | -34% | 2,124 | $101 | $22,246,000 | 21 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2002 | 3 | $11,806,330 | 2,670 | $4,422 | $11,806,330 | 1 | |
| Apr 19, 2002 | 7 | $6,570,304 | -44% | 2,670 | $2,461 | $18,376,634 | 2 |
| Apr 26, 2002 | 10 | $3,868,908 | -41% | 2,124 | $1,822 | $22,245,542 | 3 |
| May 3, 2002 | 13 | $1,396,921 | -64% | 1,125 | $1,242 | $23,642,463 | 4 |
| May 10, 2002 | 22 | $631,335 | -55% | 568 | $1,112 | $24,273,798 | 5 |
| May 17, 2002 | 33 | $156,474 | -75% | 202 | $775 | $24,430,272 | 6 |
Leading
| Cameron Diaz | Christina Walters |
Supporting
| Christina Applegate | Courtney Rockliffe | |
| Selma Blair | Jane Burns | |
| Thomas Jane | Peter Donahue | |
| Jason Bateman | Roger | |
| Parker Posey | Judy Webb | |
| Lillian Adams | Aunt Frida | |
| Herbert Ankrom | Wedding Guest #3 | |
| Bryan Anthony | Geeky Guy | |
| Linda Asuma | Brawling Bridesmaid | |
| Vahe Bejan | Taxi Driver | |
| Joe Bellan | Mr. Martin | |
| Chelsea Lee Bond* | Greta | |
| Alexander S. Chance* | Wedding Guest #1 | |
| Judith Chapman | Judy's Mother | |
| Charlie Dell | Wedding Priest | |
| Richard Denni | Gramps | |
| Timothy J. Dodge | Bar Counter Guy | |
| Georgia Engel | Vera | |
| Rick Evans | San Francisco Policeman #2 | |
| Ann E. Fields | Valerie | |
| Melanie H. Gassaway | Spinner #1 | |
| Jennifer Gimenez | Mariangela | |
| Siena Goines | Tammy | |
| Marc Goldsmith | Paramedic #1 | |
| Frank Grillo | Andy | |
| Tria Katz | Lynne | |
| Craig Kvinsland | Waiter | |
| John Lehr | Ralph | |
| Loren Lester | Mr. Mooney | |
| Eddie James Low | Chinese Butcher | |
| Mason Lucero | Tommy | |
| Olivia Lucero | Susie | |
| George Maguire | Father Flynn | |
| Mary Mahagian | Park Ranger | |
| James Mangold | Dr. Greg | |
| Eddie McClintock | Michael | |
| Johnny Messner | Todd | |
| Jill Miller | Gina | |
| Mitch Mullany | Craig | |
| Shannon Murphy | Spinner #3 | |
| Philip Pavel | Room Service Waiter | |
| John Bennett Perry | Judy's Father | |
| Nancy Priddy | Mrs. Franklin | |
| Manny Rodriguez | San Francisco Policeman #1 | |
| Max Rosa | Bobby the Bouncer | |
| Andrea Sabesin | Sheila | |
| David Nathan Schwartz | Usher | |
| Jonathan E. Stewart | Eddie | |
| Erik Stolhanske | Paramedic #2 | |
| M. Darnell Suttles | Fireman | |
| Darmon Williams | Wedding Guest #2 | |
| Kristoffer Winters* | Neal | |
| Hellena Schmied | Spinner #2 | |
| Linda Stein | Wedding Guest | |
| Ted Stryker | Chuck | |
| Sybil Temchen | Rebecca | |
| Branden Williams | Cheeta |
Production and Technical Credits
| Roger Kumble | Director | |
| Cathy Konrad | Producer | |
| Nancy M. Pimental | Screenwriter | |
| Ricky Strauss | Executive Producer | |
| Stuart M. Besser* | Executive Producer | |
| Anthony B. Richmond | Director of Photography | |
| Jon Gary Steele | Production Designer | |
| Wendy Greene Bricmont | Editor | |
| David Rennie | Editor | |
| Edward Shearmur | Composer | |
| John Houlihan | Music Supervisor | |
| Dixie J. Capp | Associate Producer | |
| Sam Hill | Assistant Director | |
| Stuart M. Besser* | Unit Production Manager | |
| Rick Avery | Second Unit Director | |
| Gershon Ginsburg | Art Director | |
| Maggie Martin | Set Decorator | |
| Denise Wingate | Costume Designer | |
| Garet Reilly* | Costume Supervisor | |
| Jim Stuebe | Production Sound Mixer | |
| Jeffrey J. Haboush | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Bill W. Benton | Re-recording Mixer | |
| John J. Morris | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| Jay Wilkinson | Sound Editor | |
| Michael Magill | Sound Editor | |
| Scott G.G. Haller | Sound Editor | |
| Amanda Goodpaster | Music Editor | |
| Daryl Kell | Music Editor | |
| Jane Galli | Department Head Makeup | |
| Margie Latinopoulos | Key Makeup | |
| Jonathan Hanousek | Department Head Hairstylist | |
| D.J. Plumb | Key Hairstylist | |
| Lisa Beach | Casting Director | |
| Rick Avery | Stunt Coordinator |
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.
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
Christina Walters has given up on finding Mr. Right until she meets Peter Donahue. She goes on a road trip together with her friends Courtney and Jane to find out whether there is a Mr. Right for Christina after all.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $9,430,667 (38.6% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.59 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 38.7% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $43,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.5 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 2,670 opening theaters/2,670 max. theaters, 3.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $50,290,197 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 12th, 2002 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| International Releases: | February 21st, 2024 (Limited) (Belgium) |
| Video Release: | January 1st, 2002 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for strong sexual content and language |
| Running Time: | 75 minutes |
| Plot point: | Road Trip, Romance |
| Subgenre: | Romantic Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Romantic Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Columbia Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2002 | 3 | $9,430,667 | 2,670 | $3,532 | $9,430,667 | 1 | |
| Apr 19, 2002 | 7 | $5,105,706 | -46% | 2,670 | $1,912 | $16,912,036 | 2 |
| Apr 26, 2002 | 10 | $2,904,173 | -43% | 2,124 | $1,367 | $21,280,807 | 3 |
| May 3, 2002 | 13 | $1,005,340 | -65% | 1,125 | $894 | $23,250,882 | 4 |
| May 10, 2002 | 21 | $440,288 | -56% | 568 | $775 | $24,082,751 | 5 |
| May 17, 2002 | 28 | $156,474 | -64% | 202 | $775 | $24,430,272 | 6 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2002 | 2 | $3,387,000 | 2,670 | $1,269 | $3,387,000 | 1 | ||
| Apr 13, 2002 | 5 | $3,625,000 | +7% | 2,670 | $1,358 | $7,012,000 | 2 | |
| Apr 14, 2002 | 4 | $2,104,000 | -42% | 2,670 | $788 | $9,430,667 | 3 | |
| Apr 15, 2002 | 3 | $577,000 | -73% | 2,670 | $216 | $10,008,000 | 4 | |
| Apr 16, 2002 | 2 | $708,000 | +23% | 2,670 | $265 | $10,716,000 | 5 | |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 3 | $554,000 | -22% | 2,670 | $207 | $11,270,000 | 6 | |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 4 | $536,000 | -3% | 2,670 | $201 | $11,806,000 | 7 | |
| Apr 19, 2002 | 6 | $1,684,000 | +214% | -50% | 2,670 | $631 | $13,490,000 | 8 |
| Apr 20, 2002 | 7 | $2,147,000 | +27% | -41% | 2,670 | $804 | $15,645,000 | 9 |
| Apr 21, 2002 | 7 | $1,266,000 | -41% | -40% | 2,670 | $474 | $16,912,036 | 10 |
| Apr 22, 2002 | 6 | $351,000 | -72% | -39% | 2,670 | $131 | $17,263,000 | 11 |
| Apr 23, 2002 | 4 | $442,000 | +26% | -38% | 2,670 | $166 | $17,705,000 | 12 |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 5 | $349,000 | -21% | -37% | 2,670 | $131 | $18,054,000 | 13 |
| Apr 25, 2002 | 6 | $323,000 | -7% | -40% | 2,670 | $121 | $18,377,000 | 14 |
| Apr 26, 2002 | 9 | $1,010,000 | +213% | -40% | 2,124 | $476 | $19,387,000 | 15 |
| Apr 27, 2002 | 10 | $1,222,000 | +21% | -43% | 2,124 | $575 | $20,609,000 | 16 |
| Apr 28, 2002 | 10 | $746,000 | -39% | -41% | 2,124 | $351 | $21,280,807 | 17 |
| Apr 29, 2002 | 8 | $228,000 | -69% | -35% | 2,124 | $107 | $21,508,000 | 18 |
| Apr 30, 2002 | 7 | $289,000 | +27% | -35% | 2,124 | $136 | $21,797,000 | 19 |
| May 1, 2002 | 8 | $234,000 | -19% | -33% | 2,124 | $110 | $22,031,000 | 20 |
| May 2, 2002 | 9 | $214,000 | -9% | -34% | 2,124 | $101 | $22,246,000 | 21 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2002 | 3 | $11,806,330 | 2,670 | $4,422 | $11,806,330 | 1 | |
| Apr 19, 2002 | 7 | $6,570,304 | -44% | 2,670 | $2,461 | $18,376,634 | 2 |
| Apr 26, 2002 | 10 | $3,868,908 | -41% | 2,124 | $1,822 | $22,245,542 | 3 |
| May 3, 2002 | 13 | $1,396,921 | -64% | 1,125 | $1,242 | $23,642,463 | 4 |
| May 10, 2002 | 22 | $631,335 | -55% | 568 | $1,112 | $24,273,798 | 5 |
| May 17, 2002 | 33 | $156,474 | -75% | 202 | $775 | $24,430,272 | 6 |
Leading
| Cameron Diaz | Christina Walters |
Supporting
| Christina Applegate | Courtney Rockliffe | |
| Selma Blair | Jane Burns | |
| Thomas Jane | Peter Donahue | |
| Jason Bateman | Roger | |
| Parker Posey | Judy Webb | |
| Lillian Adams | Aunt Frida | |
| Herbert Ankrom | Wedding Guest #3 | |
| Bryan Anthony | Geeky Guy | |
| Linda Asuma | Brawling Bridesmaid | |
| Vahe Bejan | Taxi Driver | |
| Joe Bellan | Mr. Martin | |
| Chelsea Lee Bond* | Greta | |
| Alexander S. Chance* | Wedding Guest #1 | |
| Judith Chapman | Judy's Mother | |
| Charlie Dell | Wedding Priest | |
| Richard Denni | Gramps | |
| Timothy J. Dodge | Bar Counter Guy | |
| Georgia Engel | Vera | |
| Rick Evans | San Francisco Policeman #2 | |
| Ann E. Fields | Valerie | |
| Melanie H. Gassaway | Spinner #1 | |
| Jennifer Gimenez | Mariangela | |
| Siena Goines | Tammy | |
| Marc Goldsmith | Paramedic #1 | |
| Frank Grillo | Andy | |
| Tria Katz | Lynne | |
| Craig Kvinsland | Waiter | |
| John Lehr | Ralph | |
| Loren Lester | Mr. Mooney | |
| Eddie James Low | Chinese Butcher | |
| Mason Lucero | Tommy | |
| Olivia Lucero | Susie | |
| George Maguire | Father Flynn | |
| Mary Mahagian | Park Ranger | |
| James Mangold | Dr. Greg | |
| Eddie McClintock | Michael | |
| Johnny Messner | Todd | |
| Jill Miller | Gina | |
| Mitch Mullany | Craig | |
| Shannon Murphy | Spinner #3 | |
| Philip Pavel | Room Service Waiter | |
| John Bennett Perry | Judy's Father | |
| Nancy Priddy | Mrs. Franklin | |
| Manny Rodriguez | San Francisco Policeman #1 | |
| Max Rosa | Bobby the Bouncer | |
| Andrea Sabesin | Sheila | |
| David Nathan Schwartz | Usher | |
| Jonathan E. Stewart | Eddie | |
| Erik Stolhanske | Paramedic #2 | |
| M. Darnell Suttles | Fireman | |
| Darmon Williams | Wedding Guest #2 | |
| Kristoffer Winters* | Neal | |
| Hellena Schmied | Spinner #2 | |
| Linda Stein | Wedding Guest | |
| Ted Stryker | Chuck | |
| Sybil Temchen | Rebecca | |
| Branden Williams | Cheeta |
Production and Technical Credits
| Roger Kumble | Director | |
| Cathy Konrad | Producer | |
| Nancy M. Pimental | Screenwriter | |
| Ricky Strauss | Executive Producer | |
| Stuart M. Besser* | Executive Producer | |
| Anthony B. Richmond | Director of Photography | |
| Jon Gary Steele | Production Designer | |
| Wendy Greene Bricmont | Editor | |
| David Rennie | Editor | |
| Edward Shearmur | Composer | |
| John Houlihan | Music Supervisor | |
| Dixie J. Capp | Associate Producer | |
| Sam Hill | Assistant Director | |
| Stuart M. Besser* | Unit Production Manager | |
| Rick Avery | Second Unit Director | |
| Gershon Ginsburg | Art Director | |
| Maggie Martin | Set Decorator | |
| Denise Wingate | Costume Designer | |
| Garet Reilly* | Costume Supervisor | |
| Jim Stuebe | Production Sound Mixer | |
| Jeffrey J. Haboush | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Bill W. Benton | Re-recording Mixer | |
| John J. Morris | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| Jay Wilkinson | Sound Editor | |
| Michael Magill | Sound Editor | |
| Scott G.G. Haller | Sound Editor | |
| Amanda Goodpaster | Music Editor | |
| Daryl Kell | Music Editor | |
| Jane Galli | Department Head Makeup | |
| Margie Latinopoulos | Key Makeup | |
| Jonathan Hanousek | Department Head Hairstylist | |
| D.J. Plumb | Key Hairstylist | |
| Lisa Beach | Casting Director | |
| Rick Avery | Stunt Coordinator |
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.
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.