Trial by Fire (2019)

Trial by Fire
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $148,504Details
Further financial details...

Synopsis

The true-life Texas story of the unlikely bond between an imprisoned death row inmate and a mother of two from Houston who, though facing staggering odds, fights mightily for his freedom. Cameron Todd Willingham, a poor, uneducated heavy metal devotee with a violent streak and a criminal record, is convicted of arson-related triple homicide in 1992. During his 12 years on death row, Elizabeth Gilbert, an improbable ally, uncovers questionable methods and illogical conclusions in his case, and battles with the state to expose suppressed evidence that could save him.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$78,817 (53.1% of total gross)
Legs:1.88 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:109 opening theaters/109 max. theaters, 1.4 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $174,765

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 12,001-12,100) 12,051 $148,504
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 22,501-22,600) 22,515 $148,504
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 4,001-4,100) 4,093 $148,504
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,201-4,300) 4,245 $148,504
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,901-5,000) 4,954 $148,504

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


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Amazon VOD:Amazon
iTunes:iTunes
Google Play:Google Play
Vudu:Vudu

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: May 17th, 2019 (Limited) by Roadside Attractions
Video Release: July 30th, 2019 by Lionsgate Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R for language throughout, some violence, disturbing images, sexual material and brief nudity.
(Rating bulletin 2528 (Cert #51559), 5/23/2018)
Running Time: 127 minutes
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Keywords: Death Penalty, Wrongfully Convicted, Government Corruption, Corrupt Judge
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Dramatization
Production/Financing Companies: Rubber Duckie Productions, Flashlight Films, Bedford Falls, Roadside Attractions
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 12,001-12,100) 12,051 $148,504
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 11,701-11,800) 11,710 $174,765
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 11,001-11,100) 11,096 $148,504
Top 2019 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 301-400) 332 $148,504
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 4,001-4,100) 4,093 $148,504
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 4,301-4,400) 4,347 $174,765
Top 2019 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 180 $148,504
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,356 $148,504
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 10,601-10,700) 10,659 $148,504
All Time Domestic Box Office for Dramatization Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 928 $148,504
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 3,401-3,500) 3,434 $148,504
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,201-4,300) 4,245 $148,504
All Time Domestic Box Office for Roadside Attractions Movies (Rank 101-200) 127 $148,504

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
May 17, 2019 27 $78,817   109 $723   $78,817 1
May 24, 2019 50 $14,186 -82% 45 $315   $138,866 2

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
May 17, 2019 - $22,763     109 $209   $22,763 1
May 18, 2019 - $33,038 +45%   109 $303   $55,801 2
May 19, 2019 - $23,016 -30%   109 $211   $78,817 3
May 20, 2019 - $10,896 -53%   109 $100   $89,713 4
May 21, 2019 - $14,698 +35%   109 $135   $104,411 5
May 22, 2019 - $11,238 -24%   109 $103   $115,649 6
May 23, 2019 - $9,031 -20%   109 $83   $124,680 7
May 24, 2019 - $3,031 -66% -87% 45 $67   $127,711 8
May 25, 2019 - $5,131 +69% -84% 45 $114   $132,842 9
May 26, 2019 - $6,024 +17% -74% 45 $134   $138,866 10
May 27, 2019 - $4,675 -22% -57% 45 $104   $143,541 11
May 28, 2019 - $1,811 -61% -88% 45 $40   $145,352 12
May 29, 2019 - $1,710 -6% -85% 45 $38   $147,062 13
May 30, 2019 - $1,442 -16% -84% 45 $32   $148,504 14

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
May 17, 2019 27 $124,680   109 $1,144   $124,680 1
May 24, 2019 54 $23,824 -81% 45 $529   $148,504 2

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.

Leading Cast

Jack O'Connell    Todd
Laura Dern    Elizabeth

Supporting Cast

Emily Meade    Stacy
Chris Coy    Daniels
Jeff Perry    Hurst
McKinley Belcher III    Ponchai
David Wilson Barnes    Reaves
Darren Pettie    Horton
Blake Scott Lewis    Johnny Webb
Jade Pettyjohn    Julie

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

Production and Technical Credits

Edward Zwick    Director
Geoffrey Fletcher    Screenwriter
David Grann    Story based on the New Yorker article by
Edward Zwick    Producer
Allyn Stewart    Producer
Kipp Nelson    Producer
Alex Soros    Producer
Kathryn Dean    Executive Producer
Marshall Herskovitz    Executive Producer
John Guleserian    Director of Photography
Steven Rosenblum    Editor
Clay A. Griffith    Production Designer
Marina Draghici    Costume Designer
Henry Jackman    Composer
Victoria Thomas    Casting Director

Theater Averages: John Wick Denied a Souvenir

May 23rd, 2019

The Souvenir

There were only two films in the $10,000 club this past weekend, The Souvenir and John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum. The former earned an average of $19,600 in four theaters, while the latter earned an average of $14,758 in close to 4,000 theaters. More...

Limited and VOD Releases: Take a Souvenir from Your Trip to the Theaters

May 17th, 2019

The Souvenir

It’s a rather busy week for limited releases, but few of them are earning overwhelmingly positive reviews. In fact, some on this list couldn’t even make it to the overall positive level. There are some films that are worth checking out, including Last Year at Marienbad, Walking on Water, and The Souvenir. Of these three, I suspect The Souvenir will have the best box office run. More...

Trial by Fire Trailer

May 13th, 2019

Real-life drama starring Laura Dern and Jack O’Connell opens May 17 ... Full Movie Details.

The true-life Texas story of the unlikely bond between an imprisoned death row inmate and a mother of two from Houston who, though facing staggering odds, fights mightily for his freedom. Cameron Todd Willingham, a poor, uneducated heavy metal devotee with a violent streak and a criminal record, is convicted of arson-related triple homicide in 1992. During his 12 years on death row, Elizabeth Gilbert, an improbable ally, uncovers questionable methods and illogical conclusions in his case, and battles with the state to expose suppressed evidence that could save him. More...


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Synopsis

The true-life Texas story of the unlikely bond between an imprisoned death row inmate and a mother of two from Houston who, though facing staggering odds, fights mightily for his freedom. Cameron Todd Willingham, a poor, uneducated heavy metal devotee with a violent streak and a criminal record, is convicted of arson-related triple homicide in 1992. During his 12 years on death row, Elizabeth Gilbert, an improbable ally, uncovers questionable methods and illogical conclusions in his case, and battles with the state to expose suppressed evidence that could save him.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$78,817 (53.1% of total gross)
Legs:1.88 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:109 opening theaters/109 max. theaters, 1.4 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $174,765

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 12,001-12,100) 12,051 $148,504
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 22,501-22,600) 22,515 $148,504
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 4,001-4,100) 4,093 $148,504
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,201-4,300) 4,245 $148,504
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,901-5,000) 4,954 $148,504

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Watch Now On

Amazon VOD:Amazon
iTunes:iTunes
Google Play:Google Play
Vudu:Vudu

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: May 17th, 2019 (Limited) by Roadside Attractions
Video Release: July 30th, 2019 by Lionsgate Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R for language throughout, some violence, disturbing images, sexual material and brief nudity.
(Rating bulletin 2528 (Cert #51559), 5/23/2018)
Running Time: 127 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Death Penalty, Wrongfully Convicted, Government Corruption, Corrupt Judge
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Dramatization
Production/Financing Companies: Rubber Duckie Productions, Flashlight Films, Bedford Falls, Roadside Attractions
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Leading Cast

Jack O'Connell    Todd
Laura Dern    Elizabeth

Supporting Cast

Emily Meade    Stacy
Chris Coy    Daniels
Jeff Perry    Hurst
McKinley Belcher III    Ponchai
David Wilson Barnes    Reaves
Darren Pettie    Horton
Blake Scott Lewis    Johnny Webb
Jade Pettyjohn    Julie

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

Production and Technical Credits

Edward Zwick    Director
Geoffrey Fletcher    Screenwriter
David Grann    Story based on the New Yorker article by
Edward Zwick    Producer
Allyn Stewart    Producer
Kipp Nelson    Producer
Alex Soros    Producer
Kathryn Dean    Executive Producer
Marshall Herskovitz    Executive Producer
John Guleserian    Director of Photography
Steven Rosenblum    Editor
Clay A. Griffith    Production Designer
Marina Draghici    Costume Designer
Henry Jackman    Composer
Victoria Thomas    Casting Director

Theater Averages: John Wick Denied a Souvenir

May 23rd, 2019

The Souvenir

There were only two films in the $10,000 club this past weekend, The Souvenir and John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum. The former earned an average of $19,600 in four theaters, while the latter earned an average of $14,758 in close to 4,000 theaters. More...

Limited and VOD Releases: Take a Souvenir from Your Trip to the Theaters

May 17th, 2019

The Souvenir

It’s a rather busy week for limited releases, but few of them are earning overwhelmingly positive reviews. In fact, some on this list couldn’t even make it to the overall positive level. There are some films that are worth checking out, including Last Year at Marienbad, Walking on Water, and The Souvenir. Of these three, I suspect The Souvenir will have the best box office run. More...

Trial by Fire Trailer

May 13th, 2019

Real-life drama starring Laura Dern and Jack O’Connell opens May 17 ... Full Movie Details.

The true-life Texas story of the unlikely bond between an imprisoned death row inmate and a mother of two from Houston who, though facing staggering odds, fights mightily for his freedom. Cameron Todd Willingham, a poor, uneducated heavy metal devotee with a violent streak and a criminal record, is convicted of arson-related triple homicide in 1992. During his 12 years on death row, Elizabeth Gilbert, an improbable ally, uncovers questionable methods and illogical conclusions in his case, and battles with the state to expose suppressed evidence that could save him. More...

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 12,001-12,100) 12,051 $148,504
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 11,701-11,800) 11,710 $174,765
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 11,001-11,100) 11,096 $148,504
Top 2019 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 301-400) 332 $148,504
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 4,001-4,100) 4,093 $148,504
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 4,301-4,400) 4,347 $174,765
Top 2019 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 180 $148,504
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,356 $148,504
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 10,601-10,700) 10,659 $148,504
All Time Domestic Box Office for Dramatization Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 928 $148,504
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 3,401-3,500) 3,434 $148,504
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,201-4,300) 4,245 $148,504
All Time Domestic Box Office for Roadside Attractions Movies (Rank 101-200) 127 $148,504

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
May 17, 2019 27 $78,817   109 $723   $78,817 1
May 24, 2019 50 $14,186 -82% 45 $315   $138,866 2

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
May 17, 2019 - $22,763     109 $209   $22,763 1
May 18, 2019 - $33,038 +45%   109 $303   $55,801 2
May 19, 2019 - $23,016 -30%   109 $211   $78,817 3
May 20, 2019 - $10,896 -53%   109 $100   $89,713 4
May 21, 2019 - $14,698 +35%   109 $135   $104,411 5
May 22, 2019 - $11,238 -24%   109 $103   $115,649 6
May 23, 2019 - $9,031 -20%   109 $83   $124,680 7
May 24, 2019 - $3,031 -66% -87% 45 $67   $127,711 8
May 25, 2019 - $5,131 +69% -84% 45 $114   $132,842 9
May 26, 2019 - $6,024 +17% -74% 45 $134   $138,866 10
May 27, 2019 - $4,675 -22% -57% 45 $104   $143,541 11
May 28, 2019 - $1,811 -61% -88% 45 $40   $145,352 12
May 29, 2019 - $1,710 -6% -85% 45 $38   $147,062 13
May 30, 2019 - $1,442 -16% -84% 45 $32   $148,504 14

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
May 17, 2019 27 $124,680   109 $1,144   $124,680 1
May 24, 2019 54 $23,824 -81% 45 $529   $148,504 2

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 22,501-22,600) 22,515 $148,504
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 21,001-21,100) 21,036 $148,504
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 2,201-2,300) 2,266 $148,504
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 19,101-19,200) 19,173 $148,504
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Dramatization Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,421 $148,504
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 6,301-6,400) 6,325 $148,504
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,901-5,000) 4,954 $148,504
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Roadside Attractions Movies (Rank 101-200) 139 $148,504

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.