To Be Takei (2014)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $51,481 | Details |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $124,344 | |
| Total | $124,344 | |
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| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
From outer space to Capitol Hill, from the silver screen to YouTube, George Takei has blazed his own trail while conquering new frontiers with a beaming trademark grin. To Be Takei is a look at the many roles played by eclectic 77-year-old actor/activist George Takei. His wit, humor and grace have helped him to become an internationally beloved figure and internet phenomenon with 7-million Facebook fans and counting. The film offers unprecedented access to the daily life of George and his husband/business partner Brad and chronicles George’s fascinating personal journey from Japanese American internment camp to his iconic and groundbreaking role as Sulu on Star Trek, and his rise as an pop culture icon.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $22,846 (44.4% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.25 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 22 opening theaters/22 max. theaters, 1.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $75,360 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 22nd, 2014 (Limited) by Starz Media |
| Video Release: | October 7th, 2014 by Anchor Bay Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 93 minutes |
| Plot point: | Biography, Internet, LGBTQ+ |
| Release detail: | Early / Simultaneous Video-on-Demand release |
| Social setting: | World War II |
| Target audience: | Asian-Americans |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Rainbow Shooting Star Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2014 | 55 | $22,846 | 22 | $1,038 | $22,846 | 1 | |
| Aug 29, 2014 | 74 | $7,101 | -69% | 7 | $1,014 | $43,089 | 2 |
| Sep 5, 2014 | 105 | $265 | -96% | 1 | $265 | $48,703 | 3 |
| Sep 19, 2014 | 95 | $1,194 | 2 | $597 | $51,481 | 5 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2014 | 53 | $35,988 | 22 | $1,636 | $35,988 | 1 | |
| Aug 29, 2014 | 75 | $12,450 | -65% | 7 | $1,779 | $48,438 | 2 |
| Sep 5, 2014 | 98 | $265 | -98% | 1 | $265 | $48,703 | 3 |
| Sep 12, 2014 | 95 | $1,124 | +324% | 2 | $562 | $49,827 | 4 |
Documentary Subject
| George Takei | Himself |
Interviewee
| Leonard Nimoy | Himself | |
| William Shatner | Himself | |
| Nichelle Nichols | Herself | |
| Walter Koenig | Himself | |
| Dan Savage | Himself | |
| Senator Mark Leno* | Himself | |
| Brad Takei | Himself | |
| Howard Stern | Himself | |
| Dan Parent | Himself |
Production and Technical Credits
| Jennifer Kroot | Director | |
| Jennifer Kroot | Screenwriter | |
| Jennifer Kroot | Producer | |
| Gerry Kim | Producer | |
| Mayuran Tiruchelvam | Producer | |
| Tina Kroot | Producer | |
| Bill Weber | Editor | |
| Michael Hearst | Composer | |
| Chris Million | Director of Photography | |
| Bill Weber | Co-Director |
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
From outer space to Capitol Hill, from the silver screen to YouTube, George Takei has blazed his own trail while conquering new frontiers with a beaming trademark grin. To Be Takei is a look at the many roles played by eclectic 77-year-old actor/activist George Takei. His wit, humor and grace have helped him to become an internationally beloved figure and internet phenomenon with 7-million Facebook fans and counting. The film offers unprecedented access to the daily life of George and his husband/business partner Brad and chronicles George’s fascinating personal journey from Japanese American internment camp to his iconic and groundbreaking role as Sulu on Star Trek, and his rise as an pop culture icon.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $22,846 (44.4% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.25 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 22 opening theaters/22 max. theaters, 1.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $75,360 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 22nd, 2014 (Limited) by Starz Media |
| Video Release: | October 7th, 2014 by Anchor Bay Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 93 minutes |
| Plot point: | Biography, Internet, LGBTQ+ |
| Release detail: | Early / Simultaneous Video-on-Demand release |
| Social setting: | World War II |
| Target audience: | Asian-Americans |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Rainbow Shooting Star Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2014 | 55 | $22,846 | 22 | $1,038 | $22,846 | 1 | |
| Aug 29, 2014 | 74 | $7,101 | -69% | 7 | $1,014 | $43,089 | 2 |
| Sep 5, 2014 | 105 | $265 | -96% | 1 | $265 | $48,703 | 3 |
| Sep 19, 2014 | 95 | $1,194 | 2 | $597 | $51,481 | 5 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2014 | 53 | $35,988 | 22 | $1,636 | $35,988 | 1 | |
| Aug 29, 2014 | 75 | $12,450 | -65% | 7 | $1,779 | $48,438 | 2 |
| Sep 5, 2014 | 98 | $265 | -98% | 1 | $265 | $48,703 | 3 |
| Sep 12, 2014 | 95 | $1,124 | +324% | 2 | $562 | $49,827 | 4 |
Documentary Subject
| George Takei | Himself |
Interviewee
| Leonard Nimoy | Himself | |
| William Shatner | Himself | |
| Nichelle Nichols | Herself | |
| Walter Koenig | Himself | |
| Dan Savage | Himself | |
| Senator Mark Leno* | Himself | |
| Brad Takei | Himself | |
| Howard Stern | Himself | |
| Dan Parent | Himself |
Production and Technical Credits
| Jennifer Kroot | Director | |
| Jennifer Kroot | Screenwriter | |
| Jennifer Kroot | Producer | |
| Gerry Kim | Producer | |
| Mayuran Tiruchelvam | Producer | |
| Tina Kroot | Producer | |
| Bill Weber | Editor | |
| Michael Hearst | Composer | |
| Chris Million | Director of Photography | |
| Bill Weber | Co-Director |
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.