Derek Cianfrance

Best known as a Director based on credits in that role in 4 films, with $114,806,932 worldwide aggregate box office (rank #1,136)
Best-known technical roles: Roofman (Director), Roofman (Screenwriter), Roofman (Executive Producer), The Place Beyond the Pines (Director), The Place Beyond the Pines (Screenwriter)
Born: January 23, 1974 (51 years old)
                                    

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Career Summary


  MoviesDomestic
Box Office
International
Box Office
Worldwide
Box Office
In Technical RolesDirector4$66,427,272$48,379,660$114,806,932
Screenwriter4$66,427,272$48,379,660$114,806,932
Story Creator2$21,403,519$26,124,749$47,528,268
Executive Producer2$22,739,882$6,724,448$29,464,330
Producer1$506,520$0$506,520

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Theater counts: Tron: Ares lights up 4,000 theaters across North America

October 9th, 2025

Tron: Ares

It was all Taylor Swift at the weekend box office as the pop sensation ruled the big screen by taking in just over $34 million during its three-day run and keeping One Battle After Another from repeating as the number one film in the land. This weekend proves to be another intriguing weekend in theaters as four new wide releases make their cinematic launch, including the highly anticipated Tron: Ares, which is set to lead the way, opening in 4,000 locations. More...

2016 Preview: September

September 1st, 2016

The Magnificent Seven

August continued to pad 2016’s lead over 2015 in the year-over-year comparison. It managed this feat almost entirely due to Suicide Squad, which is on pace to hit $300 million. The next best film was Sausage Party, which might make $100 million, if it gets a push over the top. September won’t be as strong as that. This is no surprise, as the month is one of the biggest dumping grounds on the calendar. That said, studios have been working to make the end of the month a lot more productive and there are a few potential hits. The biggest of these is The Magnificent Seven, which is expected to crack $100 million, maybe even $150 million. Meanwhile, Sully and Storks both have a limited chance at $100 million. Last September, the biggest release of the month was Hotel Transylvania 2 with pulled in $169.70 million. I don’t think The Magnificent Seven will match that, so we might need a surprise $100 million hit for 2016 to come out on top. More...

Weekend Estimates: Joe, Croods and Perry Go Big Over Easter

March 31st, 2013

There's something for (almost) everyone this weekend, as a diverse group of films leads the pack over Easter. G.I. Joe: Retaliation will easily top the chart with an estimated $41.2 million from 3,719 theaters. While that's a little softer than the first film in the franchise, it can still claim a $11,000 per theater average and with a small boost from Spring Break this week it should hit $100 million domestically. Overseas prospects look even stronger. Tyler Perry's Temptation will be less of a draw internationally, but it has made a very solid start here with $22.3 million over opening weekend, also enough for a $10,000 average, and to secure third place. More...

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Release
Date
TitleRoleDomestic
Box Office
International
Box Office
Worldwide
Box Office
Oct 10, 2025Roofman Director
Screenwriter
Executive Producer
$22,739,882$6,207,629$28,947,511
Oct 18, 2024Exhibiting Forgiveness Producer $506,520$506,520
Nov 20, 2020Sound of Metal Executive Producer
Story by
$516,819$516,819
Sep 2, 2016The Light Between Oceans Director
Screenwriter
$12,545,979$9,735,753$22,281,732
Mar 29, 2013The Place Beyond the Pines Director
Screenwriter
Story Creator
$21,403,519$25,607,930$47,011,449
Dec 29, 2010Blue Valentine Director
Screenwriter
$9,737,892$6,828,348$16,566,240
 
Averages $13,386,758$9,779,296$19,305,045
Totals 6 $66,933,792$48,896,479$115,830,271


Director Credits


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Release
Date
TitleOpening
Weekend
Maximum
Theaters
Domestic
Box Office
Worldwide
Box Office
Domestic
Share
Oct 10, 2025Roofman $8,108,8613,370$22,739,882$28,947,51178.6%
Sep 2, 2016The Light Between Oceans $4,765,8381,500$12,545,979$22,281,73256.3%
Mar 29, 2013The Place Beyond the P… $279,4571,584$21,403,519$47,011,44945.5%
Dec 29, 2010Blue Valentine $193,728450$9,737,892$16,566,24058.8%
 
Averages $3,336,9711,726$16,606,818$28,701,73359.8%
Totals 4 $66,427,272$114,806,932


Producer Credits


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Release
Date
TitleOpening
Weekend
Maximum
Theaters
Domestic
Box Office
Worldwide
Box Office
Domestic
Share
Oct 18, 2024Exhibiting Forgiveness $276,274774$506,520$506,520100.0%
 
Averages $276,274774$506,520$506,520100.0%
Totals 1 $506,520$506,520


Writer Credits


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Release
Date
TitleOpening
Weekend
Maximum
Theaters
Domestic
Box Office
Worldwide
Box Office
Domestic
Share
Oct 10, 2025Roofman $8,108,8613,370$22,739,882$28,947,51178.6%
Nov 20, 2020Sound of Metal $516,819
Sep 2, 2016The Light Between Oceans $4,765,8381,500$12,545,979$22,281,73256.3%
Mar 29, 2013The Place Beyond the P… $279,4571,584$21,403,519$47,011,44945.5%
Dec 29, 2010Blue Valentine $193,728450$9,737,892$16,566,24058.8%
 
Averages $3,336,9711,726$16,606,818$23,064,75059.8%
Totals 5 $66,427,272$115,323,751