Walking Tall (2004)

Walking Tall
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $46,213,824Details
International Box Office $1,642,559Details
Worldwide Box Office $47,856,383
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Synopsis

When decorated military officer Chris Vaughn returns to his hometown in the state of Washington to find work, he finds that the lumber mill has closed, and the town’s big business is now a seedy casino operated by one of his old schoolmates, Jay Hamilton. Aided by his loyal friend Ray Templeton, Vaughn tries to make a stand against the area’s crime and corruption, but, finding no help from the police, he must take matters into his own hands.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$15,501,114 (33.5% of total gross)
Legs:2.98 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:96.6% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$56,000,000 (worldwide box office is 0.9 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,836 opening theaters/2,836 max. theaters, 5.4 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $89,004,406

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: April 2nd, 2004 (Wide) by MGM
International Releases: August 12th, 2004 (Wide) (Australia)
Video Release: September 28th, 2004 by MGM Video
MPA Rating: PG-13 for sequences of intense violence, sexual content, drug material and language
Running Time: 86 minutes
Cast, crew, or production detail: Remake
Plot point: Corrupt Cops, Returning Soldiers, Revenge, War
Subgenre: Action Thriller
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Action
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, Hyde Park Entertainment, Mandeville Films
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 2, 2004 2 $15,501,114   2,836 $5,466   $15,501,114 1
Apr 9, 2004 5 $8,442,008 -46% 2,836 $2,977   $28,953,956 2
Apr 16, 2004 7 $4,601,007 -45% 2,444 $1,883   $36,634,257 3
Apr 23, 2004 10 $2,660,332 -42% 2,201 $1,209   $40,530,881 4
Apr 30, 2004 14 $1,548,273 -42% 1,589 $974   $42,790,414 5
May 7, 2004 18 $546,422 -65% 878 $622   $43,752,098 6
May 14, 2004 17 $581,050 +6% 871 $667   $44,517,210 7
May 21, 2004 14 $459,111 -21% 689 $666   $45,138,529 8
May 28, 2004 13 $435,409 -5% 666 $654   $45,748,457 9
Jun 4, 2004 30 $96,799 -78% 161 $601   $46,102,018 10
Jun 11, 2004 40 $63,467 -34% 103 $616   $46,213,824 11

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Apr 2, 2004 2 $5,540,000     2,836 $1,953   $5,540,000 1
Apr 3, 2004 3 $6,183,136 +12%   2,836 $2,180   $11,518,113 2
Apr 4, 2004 5 $3,983,001 -36%   2,836 $1,404   $15,501,114 3
Apr 5, 2004 3 $1,255,000 -68%   2,836 $443   $16,757,000 4
Apr 6, 2004 4 $1,243,000 -1%   2,836 $438   $18,000,000 5
Apr 7, 2004 6 $1,128,000 -9%   2,836 $398   $19,128,000 6
Apr 8, 2004 5 $1,331,000 +18%   2,836 $469   $20,459,000 7
Apr 9, 2004 7 $2,957,000 +122% -47% 2,836 $1,043   $23,416,000 8
Apr 10, 2004 5 $3,220,893 +9% -48% 2,836 $1,136   $26,716,060 9
Apr 11, 2004 5 $2,237,896 -31% -44% 2,836 $789   $28,953,956 10
Apr 12, 2004 8 $1,046,000 -53% -17% 2,836 $369   $30,000,000 11
Apr 13, 2004 6 $771,000 -26% -38% 2,836 $272   $30,772,000 12
Apr 14, 2004 5 $668,000 -13% -41% 2,836 $236   $31,440,000 13
Apr 15, 2004 6 $594,000 -11% -55% 2,836 $209   $32,033,000 14
Apr 16, 2004 7 $1,400,000 +136% -53% 2,444 $573   $33,400,000 15
Apr 17, 2004 7 $1,988,543 +42% -38% 2,444 $814   $35,462,403 16
Apr 18, 2004 8 $1,171,854 -41% -48% 2,444 $479   $36,634,257 17
Apr 19, 2004 6 $294,000 -75% -72% 2,444 $120   $36,928,000 18
Apr 20, 2004 5 $319,000 +9% -59% 2,444 $131   $37,246,000 19
Apr 21, 2004 6 $317,000 -1% -53% 2,444 $130   $37,563,000 20
Apr 22, 2004 7 $307,000 -3% -48% 2,444 $126   $37,871,000 21
Apr 23, 2004 7 $800,000 +161% -43% 2,201 $363   $38,700,000 22
Apr 26, 2004 8 $186,000   -37% 2,201 $85   $40,716,000 25
Apr 27, 2004 7 $190,000 +2% -40% 2,201 $86   $40,906,000 26
Apr 28, 2004 8 $167,000 -12% -47% 2,201 $76   $41,074,000 27
Apr 29, 2004 9 $169,000 +1% -45% 2,201 $77   $41,242,000 28

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 2, 2004 2 $20,511,948   2,836 $7,233   $20,511,948 1
Apr 9, 2004 7 $11,521,302 -44% 2,836 $4,063   $32,033,250 2
Apr 16, 2004 7 $5,837,299 -49% 2,444 $2,388   $37,870,549 3
Apr 23, 2004 10 $3,371,592 -42% 2,201 $1,532   $41,242,141 4
Apr 30, 2004 16 $1,963,535 -42% 1,589 $1,236   $43,205,676 5
May 7, 2004 20 $730,484 -63% 878 $832   $43,936,160 6
May 14, 2004 15 $743,258 +2% 871 $853   $44,679,418 7
May 21, 2004 14 $633,630 -15% 689 $920   $45,313,048 8
May 28, 2004 13 $692,171 +9% 666 $1,039   $46,005,219 9
Jun 4, 2004 34 $145,138 -79% 161 $901   $46,150,357 10
Jun 11, 2004 51 $63,467 -56% 103 $616   $46,213,824 11

Top International Territories

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens/Theaters
Maximum
Screens/Theaters
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Australia 8/12/2004 $738,330 192 193 684 $1,642,559 4/8/2020
  
International Total $1,642,559 4/8/2020

Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.

Leading

Dwayne Johnson    Chris Vaughn

Supporting

Johnny Knoxville    Deputy
Neal McDonough    Jay Hamilton, Jr.
Kristen Wilson    Michelle
Ashley Scott    Deni
Khleo Thomas    Pete Vaughn
John Beasley    Chris Vaughn Sr.
Barbara Tarbuck    Connie Vaughn
Michael Bowen    Sheriff Stan Watkins
Kevin Durand    Booth
Andrew Tarbet    Jimmy
Patrick Gallagher    Keith
John Stewart    Rusty
Eric Breker    Deputy Ralston
Ryan Robbins    Travis
Michael Adamthwaite    Burke
Darcy Laurie    Smitty
Fred Keating    Doctor
Ben Cardinal    Michelle's Partner
Kett Turton    Kenner
Terence Kelly    Judge L. Powell
Tom Scholte    Merle Crowe
Mark Houghton    County Prosecutor
James Ashcroft    Bailiff
Eric Keenleyside    Dan Stadler
Aaron Douglas    Casino Stickman
Michael Soltis    Casino Maintenance
April Amber Telek    Casino Waitress
Sandra Steier    Addict Mother
Ben Cotton    Drug Dealer
Cobie Smulders    Exotic Beauty
Chelsie Amber McEachnie    Lap Dancer
Kaja Gjesdal    Lap Dancer
Melody Tinesa Cherpaw    Lap Dancer
Alana Drozduke    Casino Trashy Woman
Sandra Higueras    Casino Trashy Woman
Ty Olsson    Deputy
Ana Mirkovic    Blackjack Dealer
David Purvis    Ray's AA Sponsor
Beverley Elliott    Nurse
Rita Theresa Edwards    Wet T-Shirt Girl
Sarah Smith    Wet T-Shirt Girl
Douglas Sheridan    Boxman
Katina Robillard    Dollar Bill Girl
Jacqueline Stewart    Girl on Platform

Production and Technical Credits

Kevin Bray    Director
David Klass    Screenwriter
Channing Gibson    Screenwriter
David Levien    Screenwriter
Brian Koppleman    Screenwriter
Mort Briskin    Based on the Screenplay by
Jim Burke    Producer
Lucas Foster    Producer
Paul Schiff    Producer
Ashok Amritraj    Producer
David Hoberman    Producer
Keith Samples    Executive Producer
Vince McMahon    Executive Producer
Brent Thomas    Production Designer
George Bowers    Editor
Robert Ivison    Editor
Graeme Revell    Composer
Glen MacPherson    Director of Photography
Bill Bannerman    Co-Producer
Marcienne Friesland    Associate Producer
David MacLeod    Assistant Director
Jeff Habberstad    Second Unit Director
Suzanne Lore    Unit Production Manager
Bill Bannerman    Unit Production Manager
Roxanne Methot    Art Director
Louise Roper    Set Decorator
David Franco    Second Unit Camera
Gersha Phillips    Costume Designer
Lars Ekstrom    Sound Mixer
Matthew Iadarola    Re-recording Mixer
Gary Gegan    Re-recording Mixer
Richard King    Sound Designer
Michael Magill    Dialogue Editor
Brent Brooks    Music Editor
Ashley Revell    Music Editor
Jeff Dawn    Make up
Pearl Louie    Make up
Julie McHaffie    Hairstylist
G. Marq Roswell    Music Supervisor
Sarah Halley Finn    Casting Director
Randi Hiller    Casting Director
Coreen Mayrs    Casting Director
Heike Brandstatter    Casting Director
Jeff Habberstad    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

When decorated military officer Chris Vaughn returns to his hometown in the state of Washington to find work, he finds that the lumber mill has closed, and the town’s big business is now a seedy casino operated by one of his old schoolmates, Jay Hamilton. Aided by his loyal friend Ray Templeton, Vaughn tries to make a stand against the area’s crime and corruption, but, finding no help from the police, he must take matters into his own hands.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$15,501,114 (33.5% of total gross)
Legs:2.98 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:96.6% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$56,000,000 (worldwide box office is 0.9 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,836 opening theaters/2,836 max. theaters, 5.4 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $89,004,406

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: April 2nd, 2004 (Wide) by MGM
International Releases: August 12th, 2004 (Wide) (Australia)
Video Release: September 28th, 2004 by MGM Video
MPA Rating: PG-13 for sequences of intense violence, sexual content, drug material and language
Running Time: 86 minutes
Cast, crew, or production detail: Remake
Plot point: Corrupt Cops, Returning Soldiers, Revenge, War
Subgenre: Action Thriller
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Action
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, Hyde Park Entertainment, Mandeville Films
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 2, 2004 2 $15,501,114   2,836 $5,466   $15,501,114 1
Apr 9, 2004 5 $8,442,008 -46% 2,836 $2,977   $28,953,956 2
Apr 16, 2004 7 $4,601,007 -45% 2,444 $1,883   $36,634,257 3
Apr 23, 2004 10 $2,660,332 -42% 2,201 $1,209   $40,530,881 4
Apr 30, 2004 14 $1,548,273 -42% 1,589 $974   $42,790,414 5
May 7, 2004 18 $546,422 -65% 878 $622   $43,752,098 6
May 14, 2004 17 $581,050 +6% 871 $667   $44,517,210 7
May 21, 2004 14 $459,111 -21% 689 $666   $45,138,529 8
May 28, 2004 13 $435,409 -5% 666 $654   $45,748,457 9
Jun 4, 2004 30 $96,799 -78% 161 $601   $46,102,018 10
Jun 11, 2004 40 $63,467 -34% 103 $616   $46,213,824 11

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Apr 2, 2004 2 $5,540,000     2,836 $1,953   $5,540,000 1
Apr 3, 2004 3 $6,183,136 +12%   2,836 $2,180   $11,518,113 2
Apr 4, 2004 5 $3,983,001 -36%   2,836 $1,404   $15,501,114 3
Apr 5, 2004 3 $1,255,000 -68%   2,836 $443   $16,757,000 4
Apr 6, 2004 4 $1,243,000 -1%   2,836 $438   $18,000,000 5
Apr 7, 2004 6 $1,128,000 -9%   2,836 $398   $19,128,000 6
Apr 8, 2004 5 $1,331,000 +18%   2,836 $469   $20,459,000 7
Apr 9, 2004 7 $2,957,000 +122% -47% 2,836 $1,043   $23,416,000 8
Apr 10, 2004 5 $3,220,893 +9% -48% 2,836 $1,136   $26,716,060 9
Apr 11, 2004 5 $2,237,896 -31% -44% 2,836 $789   $28,953,956 10
Apr 12, 2004 8 $1,046,000 -53% -17% 2,836 $369   $30,000,000 11
Apr 13, 2004 6 $771,000 -26% -38% 2,836 $272   $30,772,000 12
Apr 14, 2004 5 $668,000 -13% -41% 2,836 $236   $31,440,000 13
Apr 15, 2004 6 $594,000 -11% -55% 2,836 $209   $32,033,000 14
Apr 16, 2004 7 $1,400,000 +136% -53% 2,444 $573   $33,400,000 15
Apr 17, 2004 7 $1,988,543 +42% -38% 2,444 $814   $35,462,403 16
Apr 18, 2004 8 $1,171,854 -41% -48% 2,444 $479   $36,634,257 17
Apr 19, 2004 6 $294,000 -75% -72% 2,444 $120   $36,928,000 18
Apr 20, 2004 5 $319,000 +9% -59% 2,444 $131   $37,246,000 19
Apr 21, 2004 6 $317,000 -1% -53% 2,444 $130   $37,563,000 20
Apr 22, 2004 7 $307,000 -3% -48% 2,444 $126   $37,871,000 21
Apr 23, 2004 7 $800,000 +161% -43% 2,201 $363   $38,700,000 22
Apr 26, 2004 8 $186,000   -37% 2,201 $85   $40,716,000 25
Apr 27, 2004 7 $190,000 +2% -40% 2,201 $86   $40,906,000 26
Apr 28, 2004 8 $167,000 -12% -47% 2,201 $76   $41,074,000 27
Apr 29, 2004 9 $169,000 +1% -45% 2,201 $77   $41,242,000 28

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 2, 2004 2 $20,511,948   2,836 $7,233   $20,511,948 1
Apr 9, 2004 7 $11,521,302 -44% 2,836 $4,063   $32,033,250 2
Apr 16, 2004 7 $5,837,299 -49% 2,444 $2,388   $37,870,549 3
Apr 23, 2004 10 $3,371,592 -42% 2,201 $1,532   $41,242,141 4
Apr 30, 2004 16 $1,963,535 -42% 1,589 $1,236   $43,205,676 5
May 7, 2004 20 $730,484 -63% 878 $832   $43,936,160 6
May 14, 2004 15 $743,258 +2% 871 $853   $44,679,418 7
May 21, 2004 14 $633,630 -15% 689 $920   $45,313,048 8
May 28, 2004 13 $692,171 +9% 666 $1,039   $46,005,219 9
Jun 4, 2004 34 $145,138 -79% 161 $901   $46,150,357 10
Jun 11, 2004 51 $63,467 -56% 103 $616   $46,213,824 11

Top International Territories

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens/Theaters
Maximum
Screens/Theaters
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Australia 8/12/2004 $738,330 192 193 684 $1,642,559 4/8/2020
  
International Total $1,642,559 4/8/2020

Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.

Leading

Dwayne Johnson    Chris Vaughn

Supporting

Johnny Knoxville    Deputy
Neal McDonough    Jay Hamilton, Jr.
Kristen Wilson    Michelle
Ashley Scott    Deni
Khleo Thomas    Pete Vaughn
John Beasley    Chris Vaughn Sr.
Barbara Tarbuck    Connie Vaughn
Michael Bowen    Sheriff Stan Watkins
Kevin Durand    Booth
Andrew Tarbet    Jimmy
Patrick Gallagher    Keith
John Stewart    Rusty
Eric Breker    Deputy Ralston
Ryan Robbins    Travis
Michael Adamthwaite    Burke
Darcy Laurie    Smitty
Fred Keating    Doctor
Ben Cardinal    Michelle's Partner
Kett Turton    Kenner
Terence Kelly    Judge L. Powell
Tom Scholte    Merle Crowe
Mark Houghton    County Prosecutor
James Ashcroft    Bailiff
Eric Keenleyside    Dan Stadler
Aaron Douglas    Casino Stickman
Michael Soltis    Casino Maintenance
April Amber Telek    Casino Waitress
Sandra Steier    Addict Mother
Ben Cotton    Drug Dealer
Cobie Smulders    Exotic Beauty
Chelsie Amber McEachnie    Lap Dancer
Kaja Gjesdal    Lap Dancer
Melody Tinesa Cherpaw    Lap Dancer
Alana Drozduke    Casino Trashy Woman
Sandra Higueras    Casino Trashy Woman
Ty Olsson    Deputy
Ana Mirkovic    Blackjack Dealer
David Purvis    Ray's AA Sponsor
Beverley Elliott    Nurse
Rita Theresa Edwards    Wet T-Shirt Girl
Sarah Smith    Wet T-Shirt Girl
Douglas Sheridan    Boxman
Katina Robillard    Dollar Bill Girl
Jacqueline Stewart    Girl on Platform

Production and Technical Credits

Kevin Bray    Director
David Klass    Screenwriter
Channing Gibson    Screenwriter
David Levien    Screenwriter
Brian Koppleman    Screenwriter
Mort Briskin    Based on the Screenplay by
Jim Burke    Producer
Lucas Foster    Producer
Paul Schiff    Producer
Ashok Amritraj    Producer
David Hoberman    Producer
Keith Samples    Executive Producer
Vince McMahon    Executive Producer
Brent Thomas    Production Designer
George Bowers    Editor
Robert Ivison    Editor
Graeme Revell    Composer
Glen MacPherson    Director of Photography
Bill Bannerman    Co-Producer
Marcienne Friesland    Associate Producer
David MacLeod    Assistant Director
Jeff Habberstad    Second Unit Director
Suzanne Lore    Unit Production Manager
Bill Bannerman    Unit Production Manager
Roxanne Methot    Art Director
Louise Roper    Set Decorator
David Franco    Second Unit Camera
Gersha Phillips    Costume Designer
Lars Ekstrom    Sound Mixer
Matthew Iadarola    Re-recording Mixer
Gary Gegan    Re-recording Mixer
Richard King    Sound Designer
Michael Magill    Dialogue Editor
Brent Brooks    Music Editor
Ashley Revell    Music Editor
Jeff Dawn    Make up
Pearl Louie    Make up
Julie McHaffie    Hairstylist
G. Marq Roswell    Music Supervisor
Sarah Halley Finn    Casting Director
Randi Hiller    Casting Director
Coreen Mayrs    Casting Director
Heike Brandstatter    Casting Director
Jeff Habberstad    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.