Tears of the Sun (2003)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $43,632,458 | Details |
| International Box Office | $42,000,000 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $85,632,458 | |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $17,057,213 (39.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.56 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 51.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $75,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.1 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 2,973 opening theaters/2,973 max. theaters, 4.1 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $86,541,328 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | March 7th, 2003 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Video Release: | June 10th, 2003 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for strong war violence, some brutality and language |
| Running Time: | 109 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | Nigeria |
| Plot point: | Refugee, Rescue, Special Ops |
| Subgenre: | Action Thriller |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Action |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Revolution Studios |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2003 | 2 | $17,057,213 | 2,973 | $5,737 | $17,057,213 | 1 | |
| Mar 14, 2003 | 4 | $8,705,853 | -49% | 2,973 | $2,928 | $30,721,673 | 2 |
| Mar 21, 2003 | 8 | $4,435,782 | -49% | 2,810 | $1,579 | $37,921,775 | 3 |
| Mar 28, 2003 | 13 | $2,006,425 | -55% | 1,764 | $1,137 | $41,434,588 | 4 |
| Apr 4, 2003 | 20 | $705,691 | -65% | 855 | $825 | $42,801,916 | 5 |
| Apr 11, 2003 | 30 | $210,131 | -70% | 343 | $613 | $43,263,007 | 6 |
| Apr 18, 2003 | 48 | $89,147 | -58% | 123 | $725 | $43,426,961 | 7 |
| Apr 25, 2003 | 56 | $44,827 | -50% | 71 | $631 | $43,509,938 | 8 |
| May 2, 2003 | 74 | $20,604 | -54% | 71 | $290 | $43,548,669 | 9 |
| May 16, 2003 | 43 | $63,782 | 133 | $480 | $43,632,458 | 11 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2003 | 2 | $5,805,885 | 2,973 | $1,953 | $5,805,885 | 1 | ||
| Mar 8, 2003 | 2 | $6,740,524 | +16% | 2,973 | $2,267 | $12,546,409 | 2 | |
| Mar 9, 2003 | 2 | $4,510,804 | -33% | 2,973 | $1,517 | $17,057,213 | 3 | |
| Mar 10, 2003 | 2 | $1,346,000 | -70% | 2,973 | $453 | $18,403,000 | 4 | |
| Mar 11, 2003 | 2 | $1,358,000 | +1% | 2,973 | $457 | $19,761,000 | 5 | |
| Mar 12, 2003 | 2 | $1,141,000 | -16% | 2,973 | $384 | $20,902,000 | 6 | |
| Mar 13, 2003 | 2 | $1,114,000 | -2% | 2,973 | $375 | $22,016,000 | 7 | |
| Mar 14, 2003 | 4 | $2,561,900 | +130% | -56% | 2,973 | $862 | $24,577,720 | 8 |
| Mar 15, 2003 | 4 | $3,688,583 | +44% | -45% | 2,973 | $1,241 | $28,266,303 | 9 |
| Mar 16, 2003 | 4 | $2,455,370 | -33% | -46% | 2,973 | $826 | $30,721,673 | 10 |
| Mar 17, 2003 | 4 | $662,000 | -73% | -51% | 2,973 | $223 | $31,384,000 | 11 |
| Mar 18, 2003 | 5 | $802,000 | +21% | -41% | 2,973 | $270 | $32,186,000 | 12 |
| Mar 19, 2003 | 5 | $647,000 | -19% | -43% | 2,973 | $218 | $32,833,000 | 13 |
| Mar 20, 2003 | 5 | $653,000 | +1% | -41% | 2,973 | $220 | $33,486,000 | 14 |
| Mar 21, 2003 | 8 | $1,279,371 | +96% | -50% | 2,810 | $455 | $34,765,371 | 15 |
| Mar 22, 2003 | 8 | $2,080,899 | +63% | -44% | 2,810 | $741 | $36,846,263 | 16 |
| Mar 23, 2003 | 8 | $1,075,512 | -48% | -56% | 2,810 | $383 | $37,921,775 | 17 |
| Mar 24, 2003 | 8 | $363,000 | -66% | -45% | 2,810 | $129 | $38,285,000 | 18 |
| Mar 25, 2003 | 8 | $403,000 | +11% | -50% | 2,810 | $143 | $38,688,000 | 19 |
| Mar 26, 2003 | 8 | $366,000 | -9% | -43% | 2,810 | $130 | $39,054,000 | 20 |
| Mar 27, 2003 | 8 | $374,000 | +2% | -43% | 2,810 | $133 | $39,428,000 | 21 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2003 | 2 | $22,015,820 | 2,973 | $7,405 | $22,015,820 | 1 | |
| Mar 14, 2003 | 4 | $11,470,173 | -48% | 2,973 | $3,858 | $33,485,993 | 2 |
| Mar 21, 2003 | 8 | $5,942,170 | -48% | 2,810 | $2,115 | $39,428,163 | 3 |
| Mar 28, 2003 | 13 | $2,668,062 | -55% | 1,764 | $1,513 | $42,096,225 | 4 |
| Apr 4, 2003 | 20 | $956,651 | -64% | 855 | $1,119 | $43,052,876 | 5 |
| Apr 11, 2003 | 33 | $284,938 | -70% | 343 | $831 | $43,337,814 | 6 |
| Apr 18, 2003 | 51 | $127,297 | -55% | 123 | $1,035 | $43,465,111 | 7 |
| Apr 25, 2003 | 60 | $62,954 | -51% | 71 | $887 | $43,528,065 | 8 |
| May 2, 2003 | 65 | $40,611 | -35% | 71 | $572 | $43,568,676 | 9 |
| May 16, 2003 | 51 | $63,782 | 133 | $480 | $43,632,458 | 11 |
Leading
| Bruce Willis | Lieutenant A.K. Waters | |
| Monica Bellucci | Dr. Lena Kendricks |
Supporting
| Cole Hauser | James "Red" Atkins | |
| Eamonn Walker | Ellis "Zee" Pettigrew | |
| Nick Chinlund | Michael 'Slo' Slowenski | |
| Fionnula Flanagan | Sister Grace | |
| Malick Bowens | Colonel Idriss Sadique | |
| Tom Skerritt | Captain Bill Rhodes | |
| Johnny Messner | Kelly Lake | |
| Paul Francis | Danny "Doc" Kelley | |
| Chad Smith | Jason "Flea" Mabry | |
| Akosua Busia | Patience | |
| Peter Mensah | Terwase | |
| Charles Ingram | Demetrius "Silk" Owens | |
| Awaovieyi Agie | Musa | |
| Hadar Busia-Singleton | Amaka | |
| Ida Onyango | Lasana | |
| Fabrice Yahve Habimana, Jr. | Bujo | |
| Sammi Rotibi | Arthur Azuka | |
| Benjamin Ochieng | Colonel Emanuel Okeze | |
| Jimmy Jean-Louis | Gideon | |
| Cornelia Hayes O'Herlihy | Sister Siobhan | |
| Pierrino Mascarino | Father Gianni | |
| Howard Mungo | President Samuel Azuka | |
| Kanayo Chiemelu | General Mustafa Yakubu | |
| Nkeonye Nwankwo | Refugee Woman | |
| Alpha Osman Davies | Alpha | |
| Morris Sesay | Man With Goat | |
| Cle Sloan | Mission Rebel | |
| Kobby Dankyi | Rebel Officer | |
| Lahai Fahnbulleh | Injured Old Man | |
| Allison Dean | Rape Victim | |
| Rodney Charles | Christopher Marwa | |
| Jewel McDonald | Village Woman | |
| George Reid | Tortured Villager | |
| Yannick Doth | Teenage Rebel Soldier | |
| Ousmane Sall | Village Attacker | |
| Harry Van Gorkum | Carrier Reporter | |
| Michael Clossin | Rhodes' Aide | |
| Anthony Vaughn | Rebel Squad Commander | |
| Randall J. Gillet | Seahawk Pilot | |
| William Wood | Carrier Corpsman | |
| Chinyere A. Joyce | Chanting Woman | |
| Martha Myles | Chanting Woman | |
| Gerald Michael Burch | Refugee Camp Guard | |
| Frederick Harris Jr. | Refugee Camp Guard | |
| Elton C. Garner Jr. | Refugee Camp Guard | |
| Floyd W. Vaughn | Relief Worker | |
| John Anyak | Refugee | |
| Ganohan Anasansame | Refugee |
Production and Technical Credits
| Antoine Fuqua | Director | |
| Alex Lasker | Screenwriter | |
| Patrick Cirillo | Screenwriter | |
| Michael Lobell | Producer | |
| Arnold Rifkin | Producer | |
| Ian Bryce | Producer | |
| Joe Roth | Executive Producer | |
| Naomi Shohan | Production Designer | |
| Conrad Buff | Editor | |
| Hans Zimmer | Composer | |
| Mauro Fiore | Director of Photography | |
| Steven P. Saeta | Co-Producer | |
| Stephen Eads | Associate Producer | |
| Heidi Fugeman | Associate Producer | |
| Cathy Schulman | Associate Producer | |
| K.C. Hodenfield | Assistant Director | |
| Rich T. Sickler | Assistant Director | |
| David S. Lazan | Art Director | |
| Larry Dias | Set Decorator | |
| Marlene Stewart | Costume Designer | |
| Mark A. Peterson | Costume Supervisor | |
| Willie D. Burton | Sound Mixer | |
| Steve Pederson | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Daniel Leahy | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Michael Herbick | Re-recording Mixer | |
| George Simpson | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| Michael Jonascu | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Piero Mura | Sound Effects Editor | |
| George Simpson | Sound Designer | |
| Hugo Weng | Dialogue Editor | |
| Susan Dudeck | Dialogue Editor | |
| Curt Schulkey | Dialogue Editor | |
| Bob Badami | Supervising Music Editor | |
| Jennifer Nash | Additional Music Editor | |
| John Blake | Make up | |
| Richard Snell | Make up | |
| Ken Walker | Hairstylist | |
| Mary Vernieu | Casting Director | |
| Roger Guyett | Visual Effects Supervisor |
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.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $17,057,213 (39.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.56 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 51.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $75,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.1 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 2,973 opening theaters/2,973 max. theaters, 4.1 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $86,541,328 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | March 7th, 2003 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Video Release: | June 10th, 2003 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for strong war violence, some brutality and language |
| Running Time: | 109 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | Nigeria |
| Plot point: | Refugee, Rescue, Special Ops |
| Subgenre: | Action Thriller |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Action |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Revolution Studios |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2003 | 2 | $17,057,213 | 2,973 | $5,737 | $17,057,213 | 1 | |
| Mar 14, 2003 | 4 | $8,705,853 | -49% | 2,973 | $2,928 | $30,721,673 | 2 |
| Mar 21, 2003 | 8 | $4,435,782 | -49% | 2,810 | $1,579 | $37,921,775 | 3 |
| Mar 28, 2003 | 13 | $2,006,425 | -55% | 1,764 | $1,137 | $41,434,588 | 4 |
| Apr 4, 2003 | 20 | $705,691 | -65% | 855 | $825 | $42,801,916 | 5 |
| Apr 11, 2003 | 30 | $210,131 | -70% | 343 | $613 | $43,263,007 | 6 |
| Apr 18, 2003 | 48 | $89,147 | -58% | 123 | $725 | $43,426,961 | 7 |
| Apr 25, 2003 | 56 | $44,827 | -50% | 71 | $631 | $43,509,938 | 8 |
| May 2, 2003 | 74 | $20,604 | -54% | 71 | $290 | $43,548,669 | 9 |
| May 16, 2003 | 43 | $63,782 | 133 | $480 | $43,632,458 | 11 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2003 | 2 | $5,805,885 | 2,973 | $1,953 | $5,805,885 | 1 | ||
| Mar 8, 2003 | 2 | $6,740,524 | +16% | 2,973 | $2,267 | $12,546,409 | 2 | |
| Mar 9, 2003 | 2 | $4,510,804 | -33% | 2,973 | $1,517 | $17,057,213 | 3 | |
| Mar 10, 2003 | 2 | $1,346,000 | -70% | 2,973 | $453 | $18,403,000 | 4 | |
| Mar 11, 2003 | 2 | $1,358,000 | +1% | 2,973 | $457 | $19,761,000 | 5 | |
| Mar 12, 2003 | 2 | $1,141,000 | -16% | 2,973 | $384 | $20,902,000 | 6 | |
| Mar 13, 2003 | 2 | $1,114,000 | -2% | 2,973 | $375 | $22,016,000 | 7 | |
| Mar 14, 2003 | 4 | $2,561,900 | +130% | -56% | 2,973 | $862 | $24,577,720 | 8 |
| Mar 15, 2003 | 4 | $3,688,583 | +44% | -45% | 2,973 | $1,241 | $28,266,303 | 9 |
| Mar 16, 2003 | 4 | $2,455,370 | -33% | -46% | 2,973 | $826 | $30,721,673 | 10 |
| Mar 17, 2003 | 4 | $662,000 | -73% | -51% | 2,973 | $223 | $31,384,000 | 11 |
| Mar 18, 2003 | 5 | $802,000 | +21% | -41% | 2,973 | $270 | $32,186,000 | 12 |
| Mar 19, 2003 | 5 | $647,000 | -19% | -43% | 2,973 | $218 | $32,833,000 | 13 |
| Mar 20, 2003 | 5 | $653,000 | +1% | -41% | 2,973 | $220 | $33,486,000 | 14 |
| Mar 21, 2003 | 8 | $1,279,371 | +96% | -50% | 2,810 | $455 | $34,765,371 | 15 |
| Mar 22, 2003 | 8 | $2,080,899 | +63% | -44% | 2,810 | $741 | $36,846,263 | 16 |
| Mar 23, 2003 | 8 | $1,075,512 | -48% | -56% | 2,810 | $383 | $37,921,775 | 17 |
| Mar 24, 2003 | 8 | $363,000 | -66% | -45% | 2,810 | $129 | $38,285,000 | 18 |
| Mar 25, 2003 | 8 | $403,000 | +11% | -50% | 2,810 | $143 | $38,688,000 | 19 |
| Mar 26, 2003 | 8 | $366,000 | -9% | -43% | 2,810 | $130 | $39,054,000 | 20 |
| Mar 27, 2003 | 8 | $374,000 | +2% | -43% | 2,810 | $133 | $39,428,000 | 21 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2003 | 2 | $22,015,820 | 2,973 | $7,405 | $22,015,820 | 1 | |
| Mar 14, 2003 | 4 | $11,470,173 | -48% | 2,973 | $3,858 | $33,485,993 | 2 |
| Mar 21, 2003 | 8 | $5,942,170 | -48% | 2,810 | $2,115 | $39,428,163 | 3 |
| Mar 28, 2003 | 13 | $2,668,062 | -55% | 1,764 | $1,513 | $42,096,225 | 4 |
| Apr 4, 2003 | 20 | $956,651 | -64% | 855 | $1,119 | $43,052,876 | 5 |
| Apr 11, 2003 | 33 | $284,938 | -70% | 343 | $831 | $43,337,814 | 6 |
| Apr 18, 2003 | 51 | $127,297 | -55% | 123 | $1,035 | $43,465,111 | 7 |
| Apr 25, 2003 | 60 | $62,954 | -51% | 71 | $887 | $43,528,065 | 8 |
| May 2, 2003 | 65 | $40,611 | -35% | 71 | $572 | $43,568,676 | 9 |
| May 16, 2003 | 51 | $63,782 | 133 | $480 | $43,632,458 | 11 |
Leading
| Bruce Willis | Lieutenant A.K. Waters | |
| Monica Bellucci | Dr. Lena Kendricks |
Supporting
| Cole Hauser | James "Red" Atkins | |
| Eamonn Walker | Ellis "Zee" Pettigrew | |
| Nick Chinlund | Michael 'Slo' Slowenski | |
| Fionnula Flanagan | Sister Grace | |
| Malick Bowens | Colonel Idriss Sadique | |
| Tom Skerritt | Captain Bill Rhodes | |
| Johnny Messner | Kelly Lake | |
| Paul Francis | Danny "Doc" Kelley | |
| Chad Smith | Jason "Flea" Mabry | |
| Akosua Busia | Patience | |
| Peter Mensah | Terwase | |
| Charles Ingram | Demetrius "Silk" Owens | |
| Awaovieyi Agie | Musa | |
| Hadar Busia-Singleton | Amaka | |
| Ida Onyango | Lasana | |
| Fabrice Yahve Habimana, Jr. | Bujo | |
| Sammi Rotibi | Arthur Azuka | |
| Benjamin Ochieng | Colonel Emanuel Okeze | |
| Jimmy Jean-Louis | Gideon | |
| Cornelia Hayes O'Herlihy | Sister Siobhan | |
| Pierrino Mascarino | Father Gianni | |
| Howard Mungo | President Samuel Azuka | |
| Kanayo Chiemelu | General Mustafa Yakubu | |
| Nkeonye Nwankwo | Refugee Woman | |
| Alpha Osman Davies | Alpha | |
| Morris Sesay | Man With Goat | |
| Cle Sloan | Mission Rebel | |
| Kobby Dankyi | Rebel Officer | |
| Lahai Fahnbulleh | Injured Old Man | |
| Allison Dean | Rape Victim | |
| Rodney Charles | Christopher Marwa | |
| Jewel McDonald | Village Woman | |
| George Reid | Tortured Villager | |
| Yannick Doth | Teenage Rebel Soldier | |
| Ousmane Sall | Village Attacker | |
| Harry Van Gorkum | Carrier Reporter | |
| Michael Clossin | Rhodes' Aide | |
| Anthony Vaughn | Rebel Squad Commander | |
| Randall J. Gillet | Seahawk Pilot | |
| William Wood | Carrier Corpsman | |
| Chinyere A. Joyce | Chanting Woman | |
| Martha Myles | Chanting Woman | |
| Gerald Michael Burch | Refugee Camp Guard | |
| Frederick Harris Jr. | Refugee Camp Guard | |
| Elton C. Garner Jr. | Refugee Camp Guard | |
| Floyd W. Vaughn | Relief Worker | |
| John Anyak | Refugee | |
| Ganohan Anasansame | Refugee |
Production and Technical Credits
| Antoine Fuqua | Director | |
| Alex Lasker | Screenwriter | |
| Patrick Cirillo | Screenwriter | |
| Michael Lobell | Producer | |
| Arnold Rifkin | Producer | |
| Ian Bryce | Producer | |
| Joe Roth | Executive Producer | |
| Naomi Shohan | Production Designer | |
| Conrad Buff | Editor | |
| Hans Zimmer | Composer | |
| Mauro Fiore | Director of Photography | |
| Steven P. Saeta | Co-Producer | |
| Stephen Eads | Associate Producer | |
| Heidi Fugeman | Associate Producer | |
| Cathy Schulman | Associate Producer | |
| K.C. Hodenfield | Assistant Director | |
| Rich T. Sickler | Assistant Director | |
| David S. Lazan | Art Director | |
| Larry Dias | Set Decorator | |
| Marlene Stewart | Costume Designer | |
| Mark A. Peterson | Costume Supervisor | |
| Willie D. Burton | Sound Mixer | |
| Steve Pederson | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Daniel Leahy | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Michael Herbick | Re-recording Mixer | |
| George Simpson | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| Michael Jonascu | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Piero Mura | Sound Effects Editor | |
| George Simpson | Sound Designer | |
| Hugo Weng | Dialogue Editor | |
| Susan Dudeck | Dialogue Editor | |
| Curt Schulkey | Dialogue Editor | |
| Bob Badami | Supervising Music Editor | |
| Jennifer Nash | Additional Music Editor | |
| John Blake | Make up | |
| Richard Snell | Make up | |
| Ken Walker | Hairstylist | |
| Mary Vernieu | Casting Director | |
| Roger Guyett | Visual Effects Supervisor |
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.