Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger (2014)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $75,881 | Details |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $103,997 | |
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $42,166 | |
| Total | $146,163 | |
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
A documentary that follows the trial of the infamous gangster James “Whitey” Bulger, using the courtroom action as a springboard to examine accusations of multi-faceted corruption within our nation’s law enforcement and legal systems. Throughout this violent and sordid story, the film returns to the central question of the nature of Whitey’s relationship with law enforcement, a complex exploration of a multi-faceted story. Was Bulger an informant, as everyone believes, or, as Bulger’s lawyers claim, is there proof that this claim is yet more misinformation and obfuscation by the government in an attempt to protect itself and preserve its convictions?
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $14,287 (18.8% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 5.31 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 3 opening theaters/9 max. theaters, 4.3 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $111,084 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | June 27th, 2014 (Limited) by Magnolia Pictures |
| Video Release: | October 14th, 2014 by Magnolia Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for language and some crime scene images. (Rating bulletin 2319, 4/23/2014) |
| Running Time: | 107 minutes |
| Plot point: | Confidential Informant, Corrupt Cops, FBI, Government Corruption |
| Release detail: | Early / Simultaneous Video-on-Demand release |
| Social setting: | Organized Crime |
| Subgenre: | Courtroom / Legal Drama |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production/Financing Companies: | RadicalMedia, Third Eye Motion Picture Company, CNN Films, Magnolia Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2014 | 63 | $14,287 | 3 | $4,762 | $14,287 | 1 | |
| Jul 4, 2014 | 52 | $14,183 | -1% | 8 | $1,773 | $35,836 | 2 |
| Jul 11, 2014 | 58 | $9,588 | -32% | 9 | $1,065 | $55,440 | 3 |
| Jul 18, 2014 | 69 | $6,788 | -29% | 7 | $970 | $67,203 | 4 |
| Jul 25, 2014 | 96 | $1,397 | -79% | 4 | $349 | $71,850 | 5 |
| Aug 1, 2014 | 95 | $709 | -49% | 2 | $355 | $73,711 | 6 |
| Aug 8, 2014 | 93 | $1,140 | +61% | 4 | $285 | $75,050 | 7 |
| Aug 15, 2014 | 97 | $299 | -74% | 2 | $150 | $75,644 | 8 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2014 | 63 | $21,653 | 8 | $2,707 | $21,653 | 1 | |
| Jul 4, 2014 | 49 | $24,199 | +12% | 8 | $3,025 | $45,852 | 2 |
| Jul 11, 2014 | 58 | $14,563 | -40% | 9 | $1,618 | $60,415 | 3 |
| Jul 18, 2014 | 74 | $10,038 | -31% | 7 | $1,434 | $70,453 | 4 |
| Jul 25, 2014 | 95 | $2,549 | -75% | 4 | $637 | $73,002 | 5 |
| Aug 1, 2014 | 99 | $908 | -64% | 2 | $454 | $73,910 | 6 |
| Aug 8, 2014 | 89 | $1,435 | +58% | 4 | $359 | $75,345 | 7 |
| Aug 15, 2014 | 89 | $536 | -63% | 2 | $268 | $75,881 | 8 |
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
A documentary that follows the trial of the infamous gangster James “Whitey” Bulger, using the courtroom action as a springboard to examine accusations of multi-faceted corruption within our nation’s law enforcement and legal systems. Throughout this violent and sordid story, the film returns to the central question of the nature of Whitey’s relationship with law enforcement, a complex exploration of a multi-faceted story. Was Bulger an informant, as everyone believes, or, as Bulger’s lawyers claim, is there proof that this claim is yet more misinformation and obfuscation by the government in an attempt to protect itself and preserve its convictions?
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $14,287 (18.8% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 5.31 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 3 opening theaters/9 max. theaters, 4.3 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $111,084 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | June 27th, 2014 (Limited) by Magnolia Pictures |
| Video Release: | October 14th, 2014 by Magnolia Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for language and some crime scene images. (Rating bulletin 2319, 4/23/2014) |
| Running Time: | 107 minutes |
| Plot point: | Confidential Informant, Corrupt Cops, FBI, Government Corruption |
| Release detail: | Early / Simultaneous Video-on-Demand release |
| Social setting: | Organized Crime |
| Subgenre: | Courtroom / Legal Drama |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production/Financing Companies: | RadicalMedia, Third Eye Motion Picture Company, CNN Films, Magnolia Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2014 | 63 | $14,287 | 3 | $4,762 | $14,287 | 1 | |
| Jul 4, 2014 | 52 | $14,183 | -1% | 8 | $1,773 | $35,836 | 2 |
| Jul 11, 2014 | 58 | $9,588 | -32% | 9 | $1,065 | $55,440 | 3 |
| Jul 18, 2014 | 69 | $6,788 | -29% | 7 | $970 | $67,203 | 4 |
| Jul 25, 2014 | 96 | $1,397 | -79% | 4 | $349 | $71,850 | 5 |
| Aug 1, 2014 | 95 | $709 | -49% | 2 | $355 | $73,711 | 6 |
| Aug 8, 2014 | 93 | $1,140 | +61% | 4 | $285 | $75,050 | 7 |
| Aug 15, 2014 | 97 | $299 | -74% | 2 | $150 | $75,644 | 8 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2014 | 63 | $21,653 | 8 | $2,707 | $21,653 | 1 | |
| Jul 4, 2014 | 49 | $24,199 | +12% | 8 | $3,025 | $45,852 | 2 |
| Jul 11, 2014 | 58 | $14,563 | -40% | 9 | $1,618 | $60,415 | 3 |
| Jul 18, 2014 | 74 | $10,038 | -31% | 7 | $1,434 | $70,453 | 4 |
| Jul 25, 2014 | 95 | $2,549 | -75% | 4 | $637 | $73,002 | 5 |
| Aug 1, 2014 | 99 | $908 | -64% | 2 | $454 | $73,910 | 6 |
| Aug 8, 2014 | 89 | $1,435 | +58% | 4 | $359 | $75,345 | 7 |
| Aug 15, 2014 | 89 | $536 | -63% | 2 | $268 | $75,881 | 8 |
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.