Waterman (2022)

Waterman
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $316,848Details
International Box Office $19,991Details
Worldwide Box Office $336,839
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 $324,370

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 10,701-10,800) 10,717 $316,848
All Time International Box Office (Rank 22,301-22,400) 22,379 $19,991
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 19,301-19,400) 19,305 $336,839
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 3,001-3,100) 3,011 $316,848

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


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
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
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

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 10,701-10,800) 10,717 $316,848
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 10,601-10,700) 10,699 $324,370
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 9,701-9,800) 9,792 $316,848
Top 2022 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 184 $316,848
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 3,001-3,100) 3,011 $316,848
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,501 $324,370
Top 2022 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office 63 $316,848
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,052 $316,848
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 9,501-9,600) 9,551 $316,848
All Time Domestic Box Office for Factual Movies (Rank 501-600) 526 $316,848
All Time Domestic Box Office for Documentary Movies (Rank 401-500) 465 $316,848
All Time Domestic Box Office for Purdie Distribution Movies 14 $316,848

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
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

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
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

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
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

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date		 Opening
Weekend		 Opening
Weekend
Screens		 Maximum
Screens		 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

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 22,301-22,400) 22,379 $19,991
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 21,001-21,100) 21,070 $19,991
All Time International Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 2,401-2,500) 2,472 $19,991
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 19,101-19,200) 19,136 $19,991
All Time International Box Office for Factual Movies (Rank 1,801-1,900) 1,833 $19,991
All Time International Box Office for Documentary Movies (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,650 $19,991
All Time International Box Office for Purdie Distribution Movies 2 $19,991

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 19,301-19,400) 19,305 $336,839
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 17,901-18,000) 17,904 $336,839
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,738 $336,839
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 16,401-16,500) 16,447 $336,839
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Factual Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 919 $336,839
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Documentary Movies (Rank 701-800) 780 $336,839
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Purdie Distribution Movies 13 $336,839

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Narrator(s)

Jason Momoa    Narrator

Interviewee(s)

Kelly Slater    Himself
Carissa Moore    Herself
Jack Johnson    Himself
Duane DeSoto    Himself
Laird Hamilton    Himself

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

Production and Technical Credits

Isaac Halasima    Director
Michael Cascio    Producer
Dr. Steven Ungerleider    Producer
David C. Ulich    Producer
Chet Thomas    Producer

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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 $324,370

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 10,701-10,800) 10,717 $316,848
All Time International Box Office (Rank 22,301-22,400) 22,379 $19,991
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 19,301-19,400) 19,305 $336,839
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 3,001-3,100) 3,011 $316,848

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


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
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
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

Narrator(s)

Jason Momoa    Narrator

Interviewee(s)

Kelly Slater    Himself
Carissa Moore    Herself
Jack Johnson    Himself
Duane DeSoto    Himself
Laird Hamilton    Himself

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

Production and Technical Credits

Isaac Halasima    Director
Michael Cascio    Producer
Dr. Steven Ungerleider    Producer
David C. Ulich    Producer
Chet Thomas    Producer

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 10,701-10,800) 10,717 $316,848
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 10,601-10,700) 10,699 $324,370
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 9,701-9,800) 9,792 $316,848
Top 2022 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 184 $316,848
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 3,001-3,100) 3,011 $316,848
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,501 $324,370
Top 2022 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office 63 $316,848
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,052 $316,848
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 9,501-9,600) 9,551 $316,848
All Time Domestic Box Office for Factual Movies (Rank 501-600) 526 $316,848
All Time Domestic Box Office for Documentary Movies (Rank 401-500) 465 $316,848
All Time Domestic Box Office for Purdie Distribution Movies 14 $316,848

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
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

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
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

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
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

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date		 Opening
Weekend		 Opening
Weekend
Screens		 Maximum
Screens		 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

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 22,301-22,400) 22,379 $19,991
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 21,001-21,100) 21,070 $19,991
All Time International Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 2,401-2,500) 2,472 $19,991
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 19,101-19,200) 19,136 $19,991
All Time International Box Office for Factual Movies (Rank 1,801-1,900) 1,833 $19,991
All Time International Box Office for Documentary Movies (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,650 $19,991
All Time International Box Office for Purdie Distribution Movies 2 $19,991

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 19,301-19,400) 19,305 $336,839
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 17,901-18,000) 17,904 $336,839
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,738 $336,839
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 16,401-16,500) 16,447 $336,839
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Factual Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 919 $336,839
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Documentary Movies (Rank 701-800) 780 $336,839
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Purdie Distribution Movies 13 $336,839

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.