Waterman (2022)
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $316,848 | Details |
| International Box Office | $19,991 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $336,839 | |
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| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
Five-time Olympic medalist and Native Hawaiian Duke Paoa Kahanamoku shattered records and brought surfing to the world while overcoming a lifetime of personal challenges. This film explores his journey and legacy as a legendary swimmer, trailblazer, and the undisputed father of modern-day surfing, following the sport’s first-time inclusion in this year’s Games — a fitting tribute to his work promoting the sport around the globe.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $65,753 (20.8% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.82 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 94.1% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 13 opening theaters/42 max. theaters, 3.2 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $359,876 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 1st, 2022 (Limited) by Purdie Distribution |
| International Releases: | November 17th, 2022 (Limited) (Australia)
November 17th, 2022 (Limited) (New Zealand) |
| Running Time: | 88 minutes |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Sidewinder Films, Global Sports Development |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2022 | - | $65,753 | 13 | $5,058 | $65,753 | 1 | |
| Apr 8, 2022 | - | $57,266 | -13% | 42 | $1,363 | $159,106 | 2 |
| Apr 15, 2022 | - | $42,450 | -26% | 42 | $1,011 | $233,557 | 3 |
| Apr 22, 2022 | - | $20,412 | -52% | 20 | $1,021 | $277,028 | 4 |
| Apr 29, 2022 | - | $12,927 | -37% | 14 | $923 | $304,407 | 5 |
| May 6, 2022 | - | $324 | -97% | 2 | $162 | $315,684 | 6 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2022 | - | $19,199 | 13 | $1,477 | $19,199 | 1 | ||
| Apr 2, 2022 | - | $24,999 | +30% | 13 | $1,923 | $44,198 | 2 | |
| Apr 3, 2022 | - | $21,555 | -14% | 13 | $1,658 | $65,753 | 3 | |
| Apr 4, 2022 | - | $6,828 | -68% | 13 | $525 | $72,581 | 4 | |
| Apr 5, 2022 | - | $10,029 | +47% | 13 | $771 | $82,610 | 5 | |
| Apr 6, 2022 | - | $8,915 | -11% | 13 | $686 | $91,525 | 6 | |
| Apr 7, 2022 | - | $10,315 | +16% | 13 | $793 | $101,840 | 7 | |
| Apr 8, 2022 | - | $20,753 | +101% | +8% | 42 | $494 | $122,593 | 8 |
| Apr 9, 2022 | - | $24,743 | +19% | -1% | 42 | $589 | $147,336 | 9 |
| Apr 10, 2022 | - | $11,770 | -52% | -45% | 42 | $280 | $159,106 | 10 |
| Apr 11, 2022 | - | $6,868 | -42% | +1% | 42 | $164 | $165,974 | 11 |
| Apr 12, 2022 | - | $11,702 | +70% | +17% | 42 | $279 | $177,676 | 12 |
| Apr 13, 2022 | - | $5,959 | -49% | -33% | 42 | $142 | $183,635 | 13 |
| Apr 14, 2022 | - | $7,472 | +25% | -28% | 42 | $178 | $191,107 | 14 |
| Apr 15, 2022 | - | $15,313 | +105% | -26% | 42 | $365 | $206,420 | 15 |
| Apr 16, 2022 | - | $18,028 | +18% | -27% | 42 | $429 | $224,448 | 16 |
| Apr 17, 2022 | - | $9,109 | -49% | -23% | 42 | $217 | $233,557 | 17 |
| Apr 18, 2022 | - | $6,772 | -26% | -1% | 42 | $161 | $240,329 | 18 |
| Apr 19, 2022 | - | $6,233 | -8% | -47% | 42 | $148 | $246,562 | 19 |
| Apr 20, 2022 | - | $4,535 | -27% | -24% | 42 | $108 | $251,097 | 20 |
| Apr 21, 2022 | - | $5,519 | +22% | -26% | 42 | $131 | $256,616 | 21 |
| Apr 22, 2022 | - | $6,945 | +26% | -55% | 20 | $347 | $263,561 | 22 |
| Apr 23, 2022 | - | $8,901 | +28% | -51% | 20 | $445 | $272,462 | 23 |
| Apr 24, 2022 | - | $4,566 | -49% | -50% | 20 | $228 | $277,028 | 24 |
| Apr 25, 2022 | - | $2,458 | -46% | -64% | 20 | $123 | $279,486 | 25 |
| Apr 26, 2022 | - | $4,077 | +66% | -35% | 20 | $204 | $283,563 | 26 |
| Apr 27, 2022 | - | $2,438 | -40% | -46% | 20 | $122 | $286,001 | 27 |
| Apr 28, 2022 | - | $5,479 | +125% | -1% | 20 | $274 | $291,480 | 28 |
| Apr 29, 2022 | - | $3,332 | -39% | -52% | 14 | $238 | $294,812 | 29 |
| Apr 30, 2022 | - | $5,779 | +73% | -35% | 14 | $413 | $300,591 | 30 |
| May 1, 2022 | - | $3,816 | -34% | -16% | 14 | $273 | $304,407 | 31 |
| May 2, 2022 | - | $4,602 | +21% | +87% | 14 | $329 | $309,009 | 32 |
| May 3, 2022 | - | $1,972 | -57% | -52% | 14 | $141 | $310,981 | 33 |
| May 4, 2022 | - | $2,606 | +32% | +7% | 14 | $186 | $313,587 | 34 |
| May 5, 2022 | - | $1,773 | -32% | -68% | 14 | $127 | $315,360 | 35 |
| May 7, 2022 | - | $144 | -98% | 2 | $72 | $315,504 | 37 | |
| May 8, 2022 | - | $180 | +25% | -95% | 2 | $90 | $315,684 | 38 |
| May 9, 2022 | - | $1,164 | +547% | -75% | 2 | $582 | $316,848 | 39 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2022 | - | $101,840 | 13 | $7,834 | $101,840 | 1 | |
| Apr 8, 2022 | - | $89,267 | -12% | 42 | $2,125 | $191,107 | 2 |
| Apr 15, 2022 | - | $65,509 | -27% | 42 | $1,560 | $256,616 | 3 |
| Apr 22, 2022 | - | $34,864 | -47% | 20 | $1,743 | $291,480 | 4 |
| Apr 29, 2022 | - | $23,880 | -32% | 14 | $1,706 | $315,360 | 5 |
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 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 11/17/2022 | $6,541 | 26 | 26 | 68 | $14,253 | 12/12/2022 | |||
| New Zealand | 11/17/2022 | $2,315 | 10 | 10 | 25 | $5,738 | 12/12/2022 | |||
| International Total | $19,991 | 12/12/2022 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Narrator
| Jason Momoa | Narrator |
Interviewee
| Kelly Slater | Himself | |
| Carissa Moore | Herself | |
| Jack Johnson | Himself | |
| Duane DeSoto | Himself | |
| Laird Hamilton | Himself |
Production and Technical Credits
| Isaac Halasima | Director | |
| Michael Cascio | Producer | |
| Dr. Steven Ungerleider | Producer | |
| David C. Ulich | Producer | |
| Chet Thomas | Producer |
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
Five-time Olympic medalist and Native Hawaiian Duke Paoa Kahanamoku shattered records and brought surfing to the world while overcoming a lifetime of personal challenges. This film explores his journey and legacy as a legendary swimmer, trailblazer, and the undisputed father of modern-day surfing, following the sport’s first-time inclusion in this year’s Games — a fitting tribute to his work promoting the sport around the globe.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $65,753 (20.8% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.82 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 94.1% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 13 opening theaters/42 max. theaters, 3.2 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $359,876 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 1st, 2022 (Limited) by Purdie Distribution |
| International Releases: | November 17th, 2022 (Limited) (Australia)
November 17th, 2022 (Limited) (New Zealand) |
| Running Time: | 88 minutes |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Sidewinder Films, Global Sports Development |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2022 | - | $65,753 | 13 | $5,058 | $65,753 | 1 | |
| Apr 8, 2022 | - | $57,266 | -13% | 42 | $1,363 | $159,106 | 2 |
| Apr 15, 2022 | - | $42,450 | -26% | 42 | $1,011 | $233,557 | 3 |
| Apr 22, 2022 | - | $20,412 | -52% | 20 | $1,021 | $277,028 | 4 |
| Apr 29, 2022 | - | $12,927 | -37% | 14 | $923 | $304,407 | 5 |
| May 6, 2022 | - | $324 | -97% | 2 | $162 | $315,684 | 6 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2022 | - | $19,199 | 13 | $1,477 | $19,199 | 1 | ||
| Apr 2, 2022 | - | $24,999 | +30% | 13 | $1,923 | $44,198 | 2 | |
| Apr 3, 2022 | - | $21,555 | -14% | 13 | $1,658 | $65,753 | 3 | |
| Apr 4, 2022 | - | $6,828 | -68% | 13 | $525 | $72,581 | 4 | |
| Apr 5, 2022 | - | $10,029 | +47% | 13 | $771 | $82,610 | 5 | |
| Apr 6, 2022 | - | $8,915 | -11% | 13 | $686 | $91,525 | 6 | |
| Apr 7, 2022 | - | $10,315 | +16% | 13 | $793 | $101,840 | 7 | |
| Apr 8, 2022 | - | $20,753 | +101% | +8% | 42 | $494 | $122,593 | 8 |
| Apr 9, 2022 | - | $24,743 | +19% | -1% | 42 | $589 | $147,336 | 9 |
| Apr 10, 2022 | - | $11,770 | -52% | -45% | 42 | $280 | $159,106 | 10 |
| Apr 11, 2022 | - | $6,868 | -42% | +1% | 42 | $164 | $165,974 | 11 |
| Apr 12, 2022 | - | $11,702 | +70% | +17% | 42 | $279 | $177,676 | 12 |
| Apr 13, 2022 | - | $5,959 | -49% | -33% | 42 | $142 | $183,635 | 13 |
| Apr 14, 2022 | - | $7,472 | +25% | -28% | 42 | $178 | $191,107 | 14 |
| Apr 15, 2022 | - | $15,313 | +105% | -26% | 42 | $365 | $206,420 | 15 |
| Apr 16, 2022 | - | $18,028 | +18% | -27% | 42 | $429 | $224,448 | 16 |
| Apr 17, 2022 | - | $9,109 | -49% | -23% | 42 | $217 | $233,557 | 17 |
| Apr 18, 2022 | - | $6,772 | -26% | -1% | 42 | $161 | $240,329 | 18 |
| Apr 19, 2022 | - | $6,233 | -8% | -47% | 42 | $148 | $246,562 | 19 |
| Apr 20, 2022 | - | $4,535 | -27% | -24% | 42 | $108 | $251,097 | 20 |
| Apr 21, 2022 | - | $5,519 | +22% | -26% | 42 | $131 | $256,616 | 21 |
| Apr 22, 2022 | - | $6,945 | +26% | -55% | 20 | $347 | $263,561 | 22 |
| Apr 23, 2022 | - | $8,901 | +28% | -51% | 20 | $445 | $272,462 | 23 |
| Apr 24, 2022 | - | $4,566 | -49% | -50% | 20 | $228 | $277,028 | 24 |
| Apr 25, 2022 | - | $2,458 | -46% | -64% | 20 | $123 | $279,486 | 25 |
| Apr 26, 2022 | - | $4,077 | +66% | -35% | 20 | $204 | $283,563 | 26 |
| Apr 27, 2022 | - | $2,438 | -40% | -46% | 20 | $122 | $286,001 | 27 |
| Apr 28, 2022 | - | $5,479 | +125% | -1% | 20 | $274 | $291,480 | 28 |
| Apr 29, 2022 | - | $3,332 | -39% | -52% | 14 | $238 | $294,812 | 29 |
| Apr 30, 2022 | - | $5,779 | +73% | -35% | 14 | $413 | $300,591 | 30 |
| May 1, 2022 | - | $3,816 | -34% | -16% | 14 | $273 | $304,407 | 31 |
| May 2, 2022 | - | $4,602 | +21% | +87% | 14 | $329 | $309,009 | 32 |
| May 3, 2022 | - | $1,972 | -57% | -52% | 14 | $141 | $310,981 | 33 |
| May 4, 2022 | - | $2,606 | +32% | +7% | 14 | $186 | $313,587 | 34 |
| May 5, 2022 | - | $1,773 | -32% | -68% | 14 | $127 | $315,360 | 35 |
| May 7, 2022 | - | $144 | -98% | 2 | $72 | $315,504 | 37 | |
| May 8, 2022 | - | $180 | +25% | -95% | 2 | $90 | $315,684 | 38 |
| May 9, 2022 | - | $1,164 | +547% | -75% | 2 | $582 | $316,848 | 39 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2022 | - | $101,840 | 13 | $7,834 | $101,840 | 1 | |
| Apr 8, 2022 | - | $89,267 | -12% | 42 | $2,125 | $191,107 | 2 |
| Apr 15, 2022 | - | $65,509 | -27% | 42 | $1,560 | $256,616 | 3 |
| Apr 22, 2022 | - | $34,864 | -47% | 20 | $1,743 | $291,480 | 4 |
| Apr 29, 2022 | - | $23,880 | -32% | 14 | $1,706 | $315,360 | 5 |
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 | 11/17/2022 | $6,541 | 26 | 26 | 68 | $14,253 | 12/12/2022 | |||
| New Zealand | 11/17/2022 | $2,315 | 10 | 10 | 25 | $5,738 | 12/12/2022 | |||
| International Total | $19,991 | 12/12/2022 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Narrator
| Jason Momoa | Narrator |
Interviewee
| Kelly Slater | Himself | |
| Carissa Moore | Herself | |
| Jack Johnson | Himself | |
| Duane DeSoto | Himself | |
| Laird Hamilton | Himself |
Production and Technical Credits
| Isaac Halasima | Director | |
| Michael Cascio | Producer | |
| Dr. Steven Ungerleider | Producer | |
| David C. Ulich | Producer | |
| Chet Thomas | Producer |
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.