The Water Man (2021)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $354,087 | Details |
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Synopsis
Gunner sets out on a quest to save his ill mother by searching for a mythic figure who possesses the secret to immortality, the Water Man. After enlisting the help of a mysterious local girl, Jo, they journey together into the remote Wild Horse forest — but the deeper they venture, the stranger and more dangerous the forest becomes. Their only hope for rescue is Gunner’s father, who will stop at nothing to find them.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $181,046 (51.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 1.96 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 311 opening theaters/311 max. theaters, 1.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $416,411 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | May 7th, 2021 (Limited) by RLJ Entertainment |
| Video Release: | May 25th, 2021 by RLJ |
| MPA Rating: | PG for thematic content, scary images, peril and some language. (Rating bulletin 2652 (cert #52814), 10/21/2020) |
| Running Time: | 92 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Actors Making Their Directorial Debut, Directing Yourself |
| Plot point: | Medical and Hospitals |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Harpo Films, Shivhans Pictures, Yoruba Saxon, RLJ Entertainment |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2021 | 12 | $181,046 | 311 | $582 | $181,046 | 1 | |
| May 14, 2021 | - | $59,829 | -67% | 240 | $249 | $290,360 | 2 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2021 | 12 | $230,531 | 311 | $741 | $230,531 | 1 | |
| May 14, 2021 | 18 | $82,727 | -64% | 240 | $345 | $313,258 | 2 |
| May 21, 2021 | 21 | $29,147 | -65% | 74 | $394 | $342,405 | 3 |
| May 28, 2021 | 38 | $3,205 | -89% | 25 | $128 | $345,610 | 4 |
| Jun 4, 2021 | 40 | $1,552 | -52% | 12 | $129 | $347,162 | 5 |
| Jun 11, 2021 | 41 | $1,334 | -14% | 12 | $111 | $348,496 | 6 |
| Jun 18, 2021 | 36 | $5,591 | +319% | 17 | $329 | $354,087 | 7 |
Lead Ensemble Member
| David Oyelowo | Amos | |
| Rosario Dawson | Mary | |
| Lonnie Chavis | Gunner | |
| Amiah Miller | Jo | |
| Alfred Molina | Jim | |
| Maria Bello | Sheriff Goodwin |
Supporting
| Ted Rooney | Edward Schaal | |
| John Henry Whitaker | Chuck | |
| Adam Dunlap | Jake Williams | |
| Daniel Vasic | Sheriff |
Production and Technical Credits
| David Oyelowo | Director | |
| Emma Needell | Screenwriter | |
| David Oyelowo | Producer | |
| Carla Gardini | Producer | |
| Shivani Rawat | Producer | |
| Monica Levinson | Producer | |
| Oprah Winfrey | Executive Producer | |
| Darren M. Demetre | Executive Producer | |
| Connor Flanagan | Executive Producer | |
| Emma Needell | Executive Producer | |
| Matthew J. Lloyd | Director of Photography | |
| Laurence Bennett | Production Designer | |
| Blu Murray | Editor | |
| Nadine Haders | Costume Designer | |
| Dan Wilcox | Music Supervisor | |
| Peter Baert | Composer | |
| Aisha Coley | Casting 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
Gunner sets out on a quest to save his ill mother by searching for a mythic figure who possesses the secret to immortality, the Water Man. After enlisting the help of a mysterious local girl, Jo, they journey together into the remote Wild Horse forest — but the deeper they venture, the stranger and more dangerous the forest becomes. Their only hope for rescue is Gunner’s father, who will stop at nothing to find them.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $181,046 (51.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 1.96 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 311 opening theaters/311 max. theaters, 1.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $416,411 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | May 7th, 2021 (Limited) by RLJ Entertainment |
| Video Release: | May 25th, 2021 by RLJ |
| MPA Rating: | PG for thematic content, scary images, peril and some language. (Rating bulletin 2652 (cert #52814), 10/21/2020) |
| Running Time: | 92 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Actors Making Their Directorial Debut, Directing Yourself |
| Plot point: | Medical and Hospitals |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Harpo Films, Shivhans Pictures, Yoruba Saxon, RLJ Entertainment |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2021 | 12 | $181,046 | 311 | $582 | $181,046 | 1 | |
| May 14, 2021 | - | $59,829 | -67% | 240 | $249 | $290,360 | 2 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2021 | 12 | $230,531 | 311 | $741 | $230,531 | 1 | |
| May 14, 2021 | 18 | $82,727 | -64% | 240 | $345 | $313,258 | 2 |
| May 21, 2021 | 21 | $29,147 | -65% | 74 | $394 | $342,405 | 3 |
| May 28, 2021 | 38 | $3,205 | -89% | 25 | $128 | $345,610 | 4 |
| Jun 4, 2021 | 40 | $1,552 | -52% | 12 | $129 | $347,162 | 5 |
| Jun 11, 2021 | 41 | $1,334 | -14% | 12 | $111 | $348,496 | 6 |
| Jun 18, 2021 | 36 | $5,591 | +319% | 17 | $329 | $354,087 | 7 |
Lead Ensemble Member
| David Oyelowo | Amos | |
| Rosario Dawson | Mary | |
| Lonnie Chavis | Gunner | |
| Amiah Miller | Jo | |
| Alfred Molina | Jim | |
| Maria Bello | Sheriff Goodwin |
Supporting
| Ted Rooney | Edward Schaal | |
| John Henry Whitaker | Chuck | |
| Adam Dunlap | Jake Williams | |
| Daniel Vasic | Sheriff |
Production and Technical Credits
| David Oyelowo | Director | |
| Emma Needell | Screenwriter | |
| David Oyelowo | Producer | |
| Carla Gardini | Producer | |
| Shivani Rawat | Producer | |
| Monica Levinson | Producer | |
| Oprah Winfrey | Executive Producer | |
| Darren M. Demetre | Executive Producer | |
| Connor Flanagan | Executive Producer | |
| Emma Needell | Executive Producer | |
| Matthew J. Lloyd | Director of Photography | |
| Laurence Bennett | Production Designer | |
| Blu Murray | Editor | |
| Nadine Haders | Costume Designer | |
| Dan Wilcox | Music Supervisor | |
| Peter Baert | Composer | |
| Aisha Coley | Casting 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.