The Theory of Flight (1998)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $71,999 | Details |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $15,179 (21.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.72 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 6 opening theaters/13 max. theaters, 2.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $175,717 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | December 23rd, 1998 (Limited) by Fine Line |
| MPA Rating: | R for sexuality and language. |
| Running Time: | 98 minutes |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Distant Horizon, BBC Films |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 1998 | 57 | $15,179 | 6 | $2,530 | $18,376 | 1 | |
| Jan 1, 1999 | 63 | $15,246 | n/c | 6 | $2,541 | $46,931 | 2 |
| Jan 8, 1999 | 65 | $2,330 | -85% | 3 | $777 | $53,007 | 3 |
| Jan 22, 1999 | 61 | $10,857 | 13 | $835 | $65,525 | 5 | |
| Jan 29, 1999 | 64 | $2,520 | -77% | 8 | $315 | $71,999 | 6 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 1998 | 57 | $28,488 | 6 | $4,748 | $31,685 | 2 | |
| Jan 1, 1999 | 55 | $18,992 | -33% | 6 | $3,165 | $50,677 | 3 |
| Jan 22, 1999 | 56 | $14,811 | 13 | $1,139 | $69,479 | 6 |
Leading
| Helena Bonham Carter | Jane | |
| Kenneth Branagh | Richard |
Supporting
| Gemma Jones | Anne | |
| Holly Aird | Julie | |
| Ray Stevenson | Gigolo | |
| Sue Jones-Davies | Catherine | |
| Gwenyth Petty | Magistrate | |
| Robert Blythe | Farmer | |
| Aneirin Hughes | Doctor | |
| Natasha Williams | Care Worker | |
| Sian Naiomi | Volunteer | |
| Ruth Jones | Becky | |
| Nia Roberts | ASDA Teller | |
| Dilys Price | Mrs. Williams | |
| Jill James | Mrs. Allen | |
| Sidney Williams | Club Owner | |
| Daryl Beeton | Disabled Man | |
| Deborah Sheridan-Taylor | Shop Assistant |
Production and Technical Credits
| Paul Greengrass | Director | |
| Richard Hawkins | Screenwriter | |
| Helena Spring | Producer | |
| Ruth Caleb | Producer | |
| David M. Thompson | Producer | |
| Anant Singh | Producer | |
| Melanie Allen | Production Designer | |
| Mark Day | Editor | |
| Rolfe Kent | Composer | |
| Ivan Strasburg | Director of Photography | |
| Paul Janssen | Co-Producer | |
| Sudhir Pragjee | Co-Producer | |
| Sanjeev Singh | Co-Producer | |
| Tracey Scoffield | Associate Producer | |
| Shan Davies | Line Producer | |
| Jennie Osborn | Assistant Director | |
| Tom Bowyer | Art Director | |
| Dinah Collin | Costume Designer | |
| John Taylor | Recordist | |
| Mark Phillips | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Nicky De Beer | Sound Designer | |
| Marina Monios | Make up | |
| John Hubbard | Casting Director | |
| Ros Hubbard | Casting Director | |
| Andreas Petrides | Stunt Coordinator | |
| Jim Dowdall | 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.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $15,179 (21.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.72 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 6 opening theaters/13 max. theaters, 2.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $175,717 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | December 23rd, 1998 (Limited) by Fine Line |
| MPA Rating: | R for sexuality and language. |
| Running Time: | 98 minutes |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Distant Horizon, BBC Films |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 1998 | 57 | $15,179 | 6 | $2,530 | $18,376 | 1 | |
| Jan 1, 1999 | 63 | $15,246 | n/c | 6 | $2,541 | $46,931 | 2 |
| Jan 8, 1999 | 65 | $2,330 | -85% | 3 | $777 | $53,007 | 3 |
| Jan 22, 1999 | 61 | $10,857 | 13 | $835 | $65,525 | 5 | |
| Jan 29, 1999 | 64 | $2,520 | -77% | 8 | $315 | $71,999 | 6 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 1998 | 57 | $28,488 | 6 | $4,748 | $31,685 | 2 | |
| Jan 1, 1999 | 55 | $18,992 | -33% | 6 | $3,165 | $50,677 | 3 |
| Jan 22, 1999 | 56 | $14,811 | 13 | $1,139 | $69,479 | 6 |
Leading
| Helena Bonham Carter | Jane | |
| Kenneth Branagh | Richard |
Supporting
| Gemma Jones | Anne | |
| Holly Aird | Julie | |
| Ray Stevenson | Gigolo | |
| Sue Jones-Davies | Catherine | |
| Gwenyth Petty | Magistrate | |
| Robert Blythe | Farmer | |
| Aneirin Hughes | Doctor | |
| Natasha Williams | Care Worker | |
| Sian Naiomi | Volunteer | |
| Ruth Jones | Becky | |
| Nia Roberts | ASDA Teller | |
| Dilys Price | Mrs. Williams | |
| Jill James | Mrs. Allen | |
| Sidney Williams | Club Owner | |
| Daryl Beeton | Disabled Man | |
| Deborah Sheridan-Taylor | Shop Assistant |
Production and Technical Credits
| Paul Greengrass | Director | |
| Richard Hawkins | Screenwriter | |
| Helena Spring | Producer | |
| Ruth Caleb | Producer | |
| David M. Thompson | Producer | |
| Anant Singh | Producer | |
| Melanie Allen | Production Designer | |
| Mark Day | Editor | |
| Rolfe Kent | Composer | |
| Ivan Strasburg | Director of Photography | |
| Paul Janssen | Co-Producer | |
| Sudhir Pragjee | Co-Producer | |
| Sanjeev Singh | Co-Producer | |
| Tracey Scoffield | Associate Producer | |
| Shan Davies | Line Producer | |
| Jennie Osborn | Assistant Director | |
| Tom Bowyer | Art Director | |
| Dinah Collin | Costume Designer | |
| John Taylor | Recordist | |
| Mark Phillips | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Nicky De Beer | Sound Designer | |
| Marina Monios | Make up | |
| John Hubbard | Casting Director | |
| Ros Hubbard | Casting Director | |
| Andreas Petrides | Stunt Coordinator | |
| Jim Dowdall | 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.