The Weather Man (2005)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $12,482,775 | Details |
| International Box Office | $2,984,186 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $15,466,961 | |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $17,010,319 | |
| Total | $17,010,319 | |
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| Further financial details... | ||
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $4,248,465 (34.0% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.94 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 80.7% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $20,000,000 (worldwide box office is 0.8 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 1,510 opening theaters/1,510 max. theaters, 3.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $23,290,796 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | October 28th, 2005 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Video Release: | February 21st, 2006 by Paramount Home Video |
| MPA Rating: | R for strong language and sexual content. |
| Running Time: | 102 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | Chicago |
| Plot point: | Adult Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent, Cancer, Dysfunctional Family, Mid-Life Crisis, Sex Crimes, Terminal Illness, Writing and Writers |
| Subgenre: | Comedy Drama |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Escape Artists |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2005 | 6 | $4,248,465 | 1,510 | $2,814 | $4,248,465 | 1 | |
| Nov 4, 2005 | 8 | $2,870,706 | -32% | 1,510 | $1,901 | $8,639,482 | 2 |
| Nov 11, 2005 | 13 | $1,754,301 | -39% | 1,250 | $1,403 | $11,377,751 | 3 |
| Nov 18, 2005 | 18 | $333,633 | -81% | 736 | $453 | $12,229,075 | 4 |
| Nov 25, 2005 | 50 | $39,431 | -88% | 68 | $580 | $12,372,203 | 5 |
| Dec 2, 2005 | 54 | $25,729 | -35% | 40 | $643 | $12,412,616 | 6 |
| Dec 9, 2005 | 62 | $11,553 | -55% | 22 | $525 | $12,433,778 | 7 |
| Dec 16, 2005 | 41 | $31,774 | +175% | 97 | $328 | $12,469,811 | 8 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2005 | 5 | $1,397,653 | 1,510 | $926 | $1,397,653 | 1 | ||
| Oct 29, 2005 | 6 | $1,796,249 | +29% | 1,510 | $1,190 | $3,193,902 | 2 | |
| Oct 30, 2005 | 7 | $1,054,563 | -41% | 1,510 | $698 | $4,248,465 | 3 | |
| Oct 31, 2005 | 5 | $383,274 | -64% | 1,510 | $254 | $4,631,739 | 4 | |
| Nov 1, 2005 | 4 | $385,257 | +1% | 1,510 | $255 | $5,016,996 | 5 | |
| Nov 2, 2005 | 5 | $375,122 | -3% | 1,510 | $248 | $5,392,118 | 6 | |
| Nov 3, 2005 | 5 | $376,658 | n/c | 1,510 | $249 | $5,768,776 | 7 | |
| Nov 4, 2005 | 7 | $902,565 | +140% | -35% | 1,510 | $598 | $6,671,341 | 8 |
| Nov 5, 2005 | 8 | $1,285,429 | +42% | -28% | 1,510 | $851 | $7,956,770 | 9 |
| Nov 6, 2005 | 8 | $682,712 | -47% | -35% | 1,510 | $452 | $8,639,482 | 10 |
| Nov 7, 2005 | 8 | $212,797 | -69% | -44% | 1,510 | $141 | $8,852,279 | 11 |
| Nov 8, 2005 | 7 | $242,624 | +14% | -37% | 1,510 | $161 | $9,094,903 | 12 |
| Nov 9, 2005 | 9 | $240,929 | -1% | -36% | 1,510 | $160 | $9,335,832 | 13 |
| Nov 10, 2005 | 9 | $287,618 | +19% | -24% | 1,510 | $190 | $9,623,450 | 14 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2005 | 5 | $5,768,776 | 1,510 | $3,820 | $5,768,776 | 1 | |
| Nov 4, 2005 | 8 | $3,854,674 | -33% | 1,510 | $2,553 | $9,623,450 | 2 |
| Nov 11, 2005 | 13 | $2,271,992 | -41% | 1,250 | $1,818 | $11,895,442 | 3 |
| Nov 18, 2005 | 23 | $437,330 | -81% | 736 | $594 | $12,332,772 | 4 |
| Nov 25, 2005 | 50 | $54,115 | -88% | 68 | $796 | $12,386,887 | 5 |
| Dec 2, 2005 | 51 | $35,338 | -35% | 40 | $883 | $12,422,225 | 6 |
| Dec 9, 2005 | 64 | $15,812 | -55% | 22 | $719 | $12,438,037 | 7 |
| Dec 16, 2005 | 36 | $44,738 | +183% | 97 | $461 | $12,482,775 | 8 |
Leading
| Nicolas Cage | David Spritz |
Supporting
| Michael Caine | Robert Spritzel | |
| Hope Davis | Noreen | |
| Michael Rispoli | Russ | |
| Gil Bellows | Don | |
| Nicholas Hoult | Mike | |
| Gemmenne de la Peña | Shelly | |
| Judith McConnell | Lauren | |
| Chris Marrs | DMV Guy | |
| Dina Facklis | Andrea | |
| Deanna NJ Brooks | Clerk | |
| Sia Moody | Nurse | |
| Guy Van Swearingen | Nipper Guy | |
| Alejandro Pina | Fast Food Employee | |
| Jackson Bubala | Fast Food Child | |
| Jennifer Bills | Fast Food Mom | |
| Peter Grosz | Shelly's Archery Instructor | |
| Joe Bianchi | Paul | |
| Nick Kuehneman | Passenger with Frosty | |
| Bruce Jarchow | Viewer | |
| Joanne Sylvestrak | Viewer's Wife | |
| Robyn Moler | Beer Girl | |
| John D. Milinac | Beer Patron | |
| Melanie Decelles Castro | Shelly's Companion | |
| Jason Wells | Tim | |
| Scott Benjaminson | Race Organizer | |
| Ora Jones | Trust Counselor | |
| Mike Bacarella | Takeout Clerk | |
| Jennifer Joan Taylor | Register Worker | |
| Chuck Stubbings | Mark Dersen | |
| Shane Williams | Hello America Producer | |
| Dan Flannery | Hello America Producer | |
| Sandy Whiteley | Hello America Director | |
| Antoine McKay | Passing Pedestrian | |
| Eddie Martinez | Pie Thrower | |
| David Darlow | Robert's Friend | |
| Will Zahrn | Priest | |
| Poorna Jagannathan | NY Pedestrian |
Cameo
| Bryant Gumbel | Himself |
Supporting
| Anne Marie Howard | Co-Anchor |
Cameo
| Ed McMahon | Himself | |
| Cristina Ferrare | Herself |
Supporting
| Stephen Hilger | Dave's Archery Instructor | |
| Ron McClary | Guy in Park | |
| Eric Ambriz | Elevator Kid | |
| Juhong Xue | Co-Anchor | |
| Tom Skilling | WGN Assistant Director |
Cameo
| Wolfgang Puck | Himself |
Supporting
| Monica Weaver | Living Funeral Guest | |
| John Francis Mountain | Living Funeral Guest |
Production and Technical Credits
| Gore Verbinski | Director | |
| Steven Conrad | Screenwriter | |
| Todd Black | Producer | |
| Steve Tisch | Producer | |
| Jason Blumenthal | Producer | |
| William S. Beasley | Executive Producer | |
| David Alper | Executive Producer | |
| Norm Golightly | Executive Producer | |
| Phedon Papamichael | Director of Photography | |
| Tom Duffield | Production Designer | |
| Craig Wood | Editor | |
| Penny Rose | Costume Designer | |
| Hans Zimmer | Composer | |
| Benita Allen | Assistant Director | |
| William S. Beasley | Unit Production Manager | |
| Sharyn Shimada-Huggins | Production Supervisor | |
| Patrick Sullivan | Art Director | |
| Rosemary Brandenberg | Set Decorator | |
| Carolyn Dessert Lauterio | Costume Supervisor | |
| Lee Orloff | Sound Mixer | |
| Paul Massey | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Christopher Boyes | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Christopher Boyes | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| Addison Teague | Sound Effects Editor | |
| J.R. Grubbs | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Tim Nielsen | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Christopher Boyes | Sound Designer | |
| Avram Gold | Supervising Dialogue Editor | |
| Frank T. Smathers | Dialogue Editor | |
| Susan Kurtz | Dialogue Editor | |
| Melissa Muik | Music Editor | |
| Ve Neill | Make up | |
| Candace Neal | Hairstylist | |
| James S. Levine | Song Writer | |
| David Baerwald | Additional Music | |
| Denise Chamian | Casting (Chicago) | |
| Jennifer S. Rudnicke | Casting (Chicago) | |
| Mickie Paskal | Casting (Chicago) | |
| Rachel Tenner | Casting (Chicago) | |
| Rick Lefevour | 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.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $4,248,465 (34.0% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.94 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 80.7% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $20,000,000 (worldwide box office is 0.8 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 1,510 opening theaters/1,510 max. theaters, 3.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $23,290,796 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | October 28th, 2005 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Video Release: | February 21st, 2006 by Paramount Home Video |
| MPA Rating: | R for strong language and sexual content. |
| Running Time: | 102 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | Chicago |
| Plot point: | Adult Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent, Cancer, Dysfunctional Family, Mid-Life Crisis, Sex Crimes, Terminal Illness, Writing and Writers |
| Subgenre: | Comedy Drama |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Escape Artists |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2005 | 6 | $4,248,465 | 1,510 | $2,814 | $4,248,465 | 1 | |
| Nov 4, 2005 | 8 | $2,870,706 | -32% | 1,510 | $1,901 | $8,639,482 | 2 |
| Nov 11, 2005 | 13 | $1,754,301 | -39% | 1,250 | $1,403 | $11,377,751 | 3 |
| Nov 18, 2005 | 18 | $333,633 | -81% | 736 | $453 | $12,229,075 | 4 |
| Nov 25, 2005 | 50 | $39,431 | -88% | 68 | $580 | $12,372,203 | 5 |
| Dec 2, 2005 | 54 | $25,729 | -35% | 40 | $643 | $12,412,616 | 6 |
| Dec 9, 2005 | 62 | $11,553 | -55% | 22 | $525 | $12,433,778 | 7 |
| Dec 16, 2005 | 41 | $31,774 | +175% | 97 | $328 | $12,469,811 | 8 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2005 | 5 | $1,397,653 | 1,510 | $926 | $1,397,653 | 1 | ||
| Oct 29, 2005 | 6 | $1,796,249 | +29% | 1,510 | $1,190 | $3,193,902 | 2 | |
| Oct 30, 2005 | 7 | $1,054,563 | -41% | 1,510 | $698 | $4,248,465 | 3 | |
| Oct 31, 2005 | 5 | $383,274 | -64% | 1,510 | $254 | $4,631,739 | 4 | |
| Nov 1, 2005 | 4 | $385,257 | +1% | 1,510 | $255 | $5,016,996 | 5 | |
| Nov 2, 2005 | 5 | $375,122 | -3% | 1,510 | $248 | $5,392,118 | 6 | |
| Nov 3, 2005 | 5 | $376,658 | n/c | 1,510 | $249 | $5,768,776 | 7 | |
| Nov 4, 2005 | 7 | $902,565 | +140% | -35% | 1,510 | $598 | $6,671,341 | 8 |
| Nov 5, 2005 | 8 | $1,285,429 | +42% | -28% | 1,510 | $851 | $7,956,770 | 9 |
| Nov 6, 2005 | 8 | $682,712 | -47% | -35% | 1,510 | $452 | $8,639,482 | 10 |
| Nov 7, 2005 | 8 | $212,797 | -69% | -44% | 1,510 | $141 | $8,852,279 | 11 |
| Nov 8, 2005 | 7 | $242,624 | +14% | -37% | 1,510 | $161 | $9,094,903 | 12 |
| Nov 9, 2005 | 9 | $240,929 | -1% | -36% | 1,510 | $160 | $9,335,832 | 13 |
| Nov 10, 2005 | 9 | $287,618 | +19% | -24% | 1,510 | $190 | $9,623,450 | 14 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2005 | 5 | $5,768,776 | 1,510 | $3,820 | $5,768,776 | 1 | |
| Nov 4, 2005 | 8 | $3,854,674 | -33% | 1,510 | $2,553 | $9,623,450 | 2 |
| Nov 11, 2005 | 13 | $2,271,992 | -41% | 1,250 | $1,818 | $11,895,442 | 3 |
| Nov 18, 2005 | 23 | $437,330 | -81% | 736 | $594 | $12,332,772 | 4 |
| Nov 25, 2005 | 50 | $54,115 | -88% | 68 | $796 | $12,386,887 | 5 |
| Dec 2, 2005 | 51 | $35,338 | -35% | 40 | $883 | $12,422,225 | 6 |
| Dec 9, 2005 | 64 | $15,812 | -55% | 22 | $719 | $12,438,037 | 7 |
| Dec 16, 2005 | 36 | $44,738 | +183% | 97 | $461 | $12,482,775 | 8 |
Leading
| Nicolas Cage | David Spritz |
Supporting
| Michael Caine | Robert Spritzel | |
| Hope Davis | Noreen | |
| Michael Rispoli | Russ | |
| Gil Bellows | Don | |
| Nicholas Hoult | Mike | |
| Gemmenne de la Peña | Shelly | |
| Judith McConnell | Lauren | |
| Chris Marrs | DMV Guy | |
| Dina Facklis | Andrea | |
| Deanna NJ Brooks | Clerk | |
| Sia Moody | Nurse | |
| Guy Van Swearingen | Nipper Guy | |
| Alejandro Pina | Fast Food Employee | |
| Jackson Bubala | Fast Food Child | |
| Jennifer Bills | Fast Food Mom | |
| Peter Grosz | Shelly's Archery Instructor | |
| Joe Bianchi | Paul | |
| Nick Kuehneman | Passenger with Frosty | |
| Bruce Jarchow | Viewer | |
| Joanne Sylvestrak | Viewer's Wife | |
| Robyn Moler | Beer Girl | |
| John D. Milinac | Beer Patron | |
| Melanie Decelles Castro | Shelly's Companion | |
| Jason Wells | Tim | |
| Scott Benjaminson | Race Organizer | |
| Ora Jones | Trust Counselor | |
| Mike Bacarella | Takeout Clerk | |
| Jennifer Joan Taylor | Register Worker | |
| Chuck Stubbings | Mark Dersen | |
| Shane Williams | Hello America Producer | |
| Dan Flannery | Hello America Producer | |
| Sandy Whiteley | Hello America Director | |
| Antoine McKay | Passing Pedestrian | |
| Eddie Martinez | Pie Thrower | |
| David Darlow | Robert's Friend | |
| Will Zahrn | Priest | |
| Poorna Jagannathan | NY Pedestrian |
Cameo
| Bryant Gumbel | Himself |
Supporting
| Anne Marie Howard | Co-Anchor |
Cameo
| Ed McMahon | Himself | |
| Cristina Ferrare | Herself |
Supporting
| Stephen Hilger | Dave's Archery Instructor | |
| Ron McClary | Guy in Park | |
| Eric Ambriz | Elevator Kid | |
| Juhong Xue | Co-Anchor | |
| Tom Skilling | WGN Assistant Director |
Cameo
| Wolfgang Puck | Himself |
Supporting
| Monica Weaver | Living Funeral Guest | |
| John Francis Mountain | Living Funeral Guest |
Production and Technical Credits
| Gore Verbinski | Director | |
| Steven Conrad | Screenwriter | |
| Todd Black | Producer | |
| Steve Tisch | Producer | |
| Jason Blumenthal | Producer | |
| William S. Beasley | Executive Producer | |
| David Alper | Executive Producer | |
| Norm Golightly | Executive Producer | |
| Phedon Papamichael | Director of Photography | |
| Tom Duffield | Production Designer | |
| Craig Wood | Editor | |
| Penny Rose | Costume Designer | |
| Hans Zimmer | Composer | |
| Benita Allen | Assistant Director | |
| William S. Beasley | Unit Production Manager | |
| Sharyn Shimada-Huggins | Production Supervisor | |
| Patrick Sullivan | Art Director | |
| Rosemary Brandenberg | Set Decorator | |
| Carolyn Dessert Lauterio | Costume Supervisor | |
| Lee Orloff | Sound Mixer | |
| Paul Massey | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Christopher Boyes | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Christopher Boyes | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| Addison Teague | Sound Effects Editor | |
| J.R. Grubbs | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Tim Nielsen | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Christopher Boyes | Sound Designer | |
| Avram Gold | Supervising Dialogue Editor | |
| Frank T. Smathers | Dialogue Editor | |
| Susan Kurtz | Dialogue Editor | |
| Melissa Muik | Music Editor | |
| Ve Neill | Make up | |
| Candace Neal | Hairstylist | |
| James S. Levine | Song Writer | |
| David Baerwald | Additional Music | |
| Denise Chamian | Casting (Chicago) | |
| Jennifer S. Rudnicke | Casting (Chicago) | |
| Mickie Paskal | Casting (Chicago) | |
| Rachel Tenner | Casting (Chicago) | |
| Rick Lefevour | 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.