The Zero Theorem (2014)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $257,706 | Details |
| International Box Office | $765,347 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $1,023,053 | |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $194,054 | |
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $434,262 | |
| Total | $628,316 | |
| OpusData ID: 204650100 More info... | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
Qohen Leth is an eccentric and reclusive computer genius plagued with existential angst. Living in isolation in a burnt-out church, Qohen is obsessively working on a mysterious project personally delegated to him by Management aimed at discovering the meaning of life—or the lack thereof—once and for all. Increasingly disturbed by unwanted visits from people he doesn’t fully trust, including the flirtatious Bainsley, Management’s wunderkind son Bob, his unpredictable colleague Joby, and would-be digital therapist Dr. Shrink-Rom, it’s only when he experiences the power of love and desire that he’s able to understand his own reason for being.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $83,803 (32.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.08 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 25.2% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 63 opening theaters/63 max. theaters, 2.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $377,254 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | September 19th, 2014 (Limited) by Amplify |
| International Releases: | June 25th, 2014 (Wide) (France)
July 3rd, 2014 (Wide) (Russia (CIS)) July 9th, 2014 (Wide) (Switzerland) July 10th, 2014 (Wide) (Brazil) July 8th, 2016 (Wide) (Italy) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | January 20th, 2015 by Well Go USA Video |
| MPA Rating: | R for language and some sexuality/nudity. (Rating bulletin 2316, 4/2/2014) |
| Running Time: | 106 minutes |
| Plot point: | Virtual Reality |
| Release detail: | Early / Simultaneous Video-on-Demand release |
| Social setting: | Dystopia |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Asia & Europe, Zanuck Independent, Picture Perfect Corporation, Film Capital Europe Funds, Zephyr Films Limited |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2014 | 82 | $3,138 | 2 | $1,569 | $3,138 | 1 | |
| Aug 8, 2014 | 91 | $1,938 | -38% | 3 | $646 | $6,122 | 2 |
| Aug 15, 2014 | 92 | $915 | -53% | 2 | $458 | $9,637 | 3 |
| Aug 22, 2014 | 93 | $354 | -61% | 1 | $354 | $11,904 | 4 |
| Sep 19, 2014 | 40 | $83,803 | 63 | $1,330 | $95,707 | 1 | |
| Sep 26, 2014 | 46 | $43,941 | -48% | 42 | $1,046 | $170,685 | 2 |
| Oct 3, 2014 | 58 | $18,410 | -58% | 22 | $837 | $219,438 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2014 | 74 | $12,559 | -32% | 14 | $897 | $239,802 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2014 | 82 | $6,161 | -51% | 9 | $685 | $255,172 | 5 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2014 | - | $28,400 | 55 | $516 | $40,304 | 1 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2014 | 85 | $4,184 | 2 | $2,092 | $4,184 | 1 | |
| Aug 8, 2014 | 78 | $4,538 | +8% | 3 | $1,513 | $8,722 | 2 |
| Aug 15, 2014 | 81 | $1,998 | -56% | 2 | $999 | $11,550 | 3 |
| Aug 22, 2014 | 94 | $650 | -67% | 1 | $650 | $12,200 | 4 |
| Sep 19, 2014 | 38 | $114,840 | 63 | $1,823 | $126,744 | 1 | |
| Sep 26, 2014 | 47 | $74,284 | -35% | 42 | $1,769 | $201,028 | 2 |
| Oct 3, 2014 | 63 | $26,125 | -65% | 22 | $1,188 | $227,243 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2014 | 71 | $21,768 | -17% | 14 | $1,555 | $249,011 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2014 | 80 | $8,595 | -61% | 9 | $955 | $257,706 | 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 |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 7/10/2014 | $27,081 | 15 | 15 | 26 | $64,663 | 12/17/2015 | |||
| France | 6/25/2014 | $210,867 | 82 | 82 | 82 | $210,867 | 12/15/2015 | |||
| Italy | 7/8/2016 | $27,220 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $58,245 | 7/19/2016 | |||
| Russia (CIS) | 7/3/2014 | $184,713 | 250 | 250 | 478 | $393,591 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Switzerland | 7/9/2014 | $0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | $37,981 | 12/17/2015 | |||
| International Total | $765,347 | 12/30/2018 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Supporting
| Christoph Waltz | Qohen Leth | |
| David Thewlis | Joby | |
| Melanie Thierry | Bainsley | |
| Lucas Hedges | Bob | |
| Matt Damon | Management | |
| Tilda Swinton | Dr. Shrink-Rom | |
| Ben Whishaw | Doctor #3 | |
| Peter Stormare | Doctor #2 | |
| Sanjeev Bhaskar | Doctor #1 | |
| Rupert Friend | Street Commercial |
Production and Technical Credits
| Terry Gilliam | Director | |
| Pat Rushin | Screenwriter | |
| Nicolas Chartier | Producer | |
| Dean Zanuck | Producer | |
| Patrick Newall | Executive Producer | |
| Zev Foreman | Co-Producer | |
| Christoph Waltz | Co-Producer | |
| Andreea Stanculeanu | Co-Producer | |
| Chris Curling | Co-Producer | |
| Phil Robertson | Co-Producer | |
| Nicola Pecorini | Director of Photography | |
| Mick Audsley | Editor | |
| George Fenton | Composer | |
| David Warren | Production Designer | |
| Carlo Poggioli | Costume Designer | |
| Irene Lamb | 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
Qohen Leth is an eccentric and reclusive computer genius plagued with existential angst. Living in isolation in a burnt-out church, Qohen is obsessively working on a mysterious project personally delegated to him by Management aimed at discovering the meaning of life—or the lack thereof—once and for all. Increasingly disturbed by unwanted visits from people he doesn’t fully trust, including the flirtatious Bainsley, Management’s wunderkind son Bob, his unpredictable colleague Joby, and would-be digital therapist Dr. Shrink-Rom, it’s only when he experiences the power of love and desire that he’s able to understand his own reason for being.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $83,803 (32.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.08 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 25.2% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 63 opening theaters/63 max. theaters, 2.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $377,254 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | September 19th, 2014 (Limited) by Amplify |
| International Releases: | June 25th, 2014 (Wide) (France)
July 3rd, 2014 (Wide) (Russia (CIS)) July 9th, 2014 (Wide) (Switzerland) July 10th, 2014 (Wide) (Brazil) July 8th, 2016 (Wide) (Italy) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | January 20th, 2015 by Well Go USA Video |
| MPA Rating: | R for language and some sexuality/nudity. (Rating bulletin 2316, 4/2/2014) |
| Running Time: | 106 minutes |
| Plot point: | Virtual Reality |
| Release detail: | Early / Simultaneous Video-on-Demand release |
| Social setting: | Dystopia |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Asia & Europe, Zanuck Independent, Picture Perfect Corporation, Film Capital Europe Funds, Zephyr Films Limited |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2014 | 82 | $3,138 | 2 | $1,569 | $3,138 | 1 | |
| Aug 8, 2014 | 91 | $1,938 | -38% | 3 | $646 | $6,122 | 2 |
| Aug 15, 2014 | 92 | $915 | -53% | 2 | $458 | $9,637 | 3 |
| Aug 22, 2014 | 93 | $354 | -61% | 1 | $354 | $11,904 | 4 |
| Sep 19, 2014 | 40 | $83,803 | 63 | $1,330 | $95,707 | 1 | |
| Sep 26, 2014 | 46 | $43,941 | -48% | 42 | $1,046 | $170,685 | 2 |
| Oct 3, 2014 | 58 | $18,410 | -58% | 22 | $837 | $219,438 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2014 | 74 | $12,559 | -32% | 14 | $897 | $239,802 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2014 | 82 | $6,161 | -51% | 9 | $685 | $255,172 | 5 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2014 | - | $28,400 | 55 | $516 | $40,304 | 1 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2014 | 85 | $4,184 | 2 | $2,092 | $4,184 | 1 | |
| Aug 8, 2014 | 78 | $4,538 | +8% | 3 | $1,513 | $8,722 | 2 |
| Aug 15, 2014 | 81 | $1,998 | -56% | 2 | $999 | $11,550 | 3 |
| Aug 22, 2014 | 94 | $650 | -67% | 1 | $650 | $12,200 | 4 |
| Sep 19, 2014 | 38 | $114,840 | 63 | $1,823 | $126,744 | 1 | |
| Sep 26, 2014 | 47 | $74,284 | -35% | 42 | $1,769 | $201,028 | 2 |
| Oct 3, 2014 | 63 | $26,125 | -65% | 22 | $1,188 | $227,243 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2014 | 71 | $21,768 | -17% | 14 | $1,555 | $249,011 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2014 | 80 | $8,595 | -61% | 9 | $955 | $257,706 | 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 |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 7/10/2014 | $27,081 | 15 | 15 | 26 | $64,663 | 12/17/2015 | |||
| France | 6/25/2014 | $210,867 | 82 | 82 | 82 | $210,867 | 12/15/2015 | |||
| Italy | 7/8/2016 | $27,220 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $58,245 | 7/19/2016 | |||
| Russia (CIS) | 7/3/2014 | $184,713 | 250 | 250 | 478 | $393,591 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Switzerland | 7/9/2014 | $0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | $37,981 | 12/17/2015 | |||
| International Total | $765,347 | 12/30/2018 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Supporting
| Christoph Waltz | Qohen Leth | |
| David Thewlis | Joby | |
| Melanie Thierry | Bainsley | |
| Lucas Hedges | Bob | |
| Matt Damon | Management | |
| Tilda Swinton | Dr. Shrink-Rom | |
| Ben Whishaw | Doctor #3 | |
| Peter Stormare | Doctor #2 | |
| Sanjeev Bhaskar | Doctor #1 | |
| Rupert Friend | Street Commercial |
Production and Technical Credits
| Terry Gilliam | Director | |
| Pat Rushin | Screenwriter | |
| Nicolas Chartier | Producer | |
| Dean Zanuck | Producer | |
| Patrick Newall | Executive Producer | |
| Zev Foreman | Co-Producer | |
| Christoph Waltz | Co-Producer | |
| Andreea Stanculeanu | Co-Producer | |
| Chris Curling | Co-Producer | |
| Phil Robertson | Co-Producer | |
| Nicola Pecorini | Director of Photography | |
| Mick Audsley | Editor | |
| George Fenton | Composer | |
| David Warren | Production Designer | |
| Carlo Poggioli | Costume Designer | |
| Irene Lamb | 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.