Misery Loves Comedy (2015)

Misery Loves Comedy poster
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $19,634Details
International Box Office $100Details
Worldwide Box Office $19,734
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Synopsis

Jimmy Fallon, Tom Hanks, Amy Schumer, Jim Gaffigan, Judd Apatow, Lisa Kudrow, Larry David, and Jon Favreau are among over 60 famous funny people featured in this hilarious twist on the age-old truth: misery loves company. In-depth, candid interviews with some of the most revered comedy greats who each share their unique path and a life devoted to making strangers laugh. With anecdotes and insights from the comedy underbelly that reveal a performer’s deep desire to connect with audiences, Kevin Pollak’s Misery Loves Comedy is the art of humor that details a comedian’s rare ability to help us understand life as only they can.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$5,250 (26.7% of total gross)
Legs:3.74 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:99.5% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:1 opening theaters/8 max. theaters, 0.1 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $25,107

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

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iTunes:iTunes
Google Play:Google Play
Vudu:Vudu

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: April 24th, 2015 (Limited) by TriBeca Films
International Releases: October 23rd, 2015 (Wide) (United Kingdom)
Video Release: April 14th, 2015 by Tribeca
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 95 minutes
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Keywords: Early / Simultaneous Video-on-Demand release, Actors Making Their Directorial Debut, Directing Yourself, Stand-Up Comedy
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Documentary
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Factual
Production/Financing Companies: Heretic Films, NewAley Pictures
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 24, 2015 80 $5,250   1 $5,250   $5,250 1

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 24, 2015 90 $5,434   1 $5,434   $5,434 1
May 1, 2015 68 $7,045 +30% 8 $881   $12,479 2
May 8, 2015 81 $2,875 -59% 4 $719   $15,354 3
May 15, 2015 89 $1,914 -33% 3 $638   $17,268 4
May 22, 2015 97 $1,527 -20% 4 $382   $19,155 5
May 29, 2015 97 $479 -69% 1 $479   $19,634 6

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
United Kingdom 10/23/2015 $100 1 1 1 $100 10/28/2015
 
International Total$100 10/28/2015

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


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Interviewee(s)

Jimmy Fallon Himself
Amy Schumer Herself
Judd Apatow Himself
Steve Coogan Himself
Maria Bamford Herself
Jim Gaffigan Himself
Larry David Himself
Tom Hanks Himself
Jon Favreau Himself
Lisa Kudrow Herself

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

Production and Technical Credits

Kevin Pollak Director
Kevin Pollak Screenwriter
John Varhous Screenwriter
Becky Newhall Producer
Burton Richie Producer
Barry Katz Producer
Ben Galecki Executive Producer
Ashton Newhall Executive Producer
Liz Davidson Executive Producer
Jess Ravich Executive Producer
Dylan King Associate Producer
Robert Legato Editor
Kevin Pollak Editor
Dylan King Editor
Katie Legato Assistant Editor
Michael Legato Assistant Editor
Jonathan Fallik Assistant Editor
Adam McDaid Director of Photography
Jaime Fox Script Supervisor
Joseph Roddey Line Producer
Brett Brooke Sound Mixer
David Hocs Sound Mixer
Kahung Chu Sound Mixer
Beau Gourley Sound Mixer
Joe Roddey First Assistant Director

Per Theater Chart: Calm Before the Storm

April 28th, 2015

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April 24th, 2015

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Synopsis

Jimmy Fallon, Tom Hanks, Amy Schumer, Jim Gaffigan, Judd Apatow, Lisa Kudrow, Larry David, and Jon Favreau are among over 60 famous funny people featured in this hilarious twist on the age-old truth: misery loves company. In-depth, candid interviews with some of the most revered comedy greats who each share their unique path and a life devoted to making strangers laugh. With anecdotes and insights from the comedy underbelly that reveal a performer’s deep desire to connect with audiences, Kevin Pollak’s Misery Loves Comedy is the art of humor that details a comedian’s rare ability to help us understand life as only they can.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$5,250 (26.7% of total gross)
Legs:3.74 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:99.5% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:1 opening theaters/8 max. theaters, 0.1 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $25,107

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

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


Watch Now On

Amazon VOD:Amazon
iTunes:iTunes
Google Play:Google Play
Vudu:Vudu

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: April 24th, 2015 (Limited) by TriBeca Films
International Releases: October 23rd, 2015 (Wide) (United Kingdom)
Video Release: April 14th, 2015 by Tribeca
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 95 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Early / Simultaneous Video-on-Demand release, Actors Making Their Directorial Debut, Directing Yourself, Stand-Up Comedy
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Documentary
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Factual
Production/Financing Companies: Heretic Films, NewAley Pictures
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Interviewee(s)

Jimmy Fallon Himself
Amy Schumer Herself
Judd Apatow Himself
Steve Coogan Himself
Maria Bamford Herself
Jim Gaffigan Himself
Larry David Himself
Tom Hanks Himself
Jon Favreau Himself
Lisa Kudrow Herself

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

Production and Technical Credits

Kevin Pollak Director
Kevin Pollak Screenwriter
John Varhous Screenwriter
Becky Newhall Producer
Burton Richie Producer
Barry Katz Producer
Ben Galecki Executive Producer
Ashton Newhall Executive Producer
Liz Davidson Executive Producer
Jess Ravich Executive Producer
Dylan King Associate Producer
Robert Legato Editor
Kevin Pollak Editor
Dylan King Editor
Katie Legato Assistant Editor
Michael Legato Assistant Editor
Jonathan Fallik Assistant Editor
Adam McDaid Director of Photography
Jaime Fox Script Supervisor
Joseph Roddey Line Producer
Brett Brooke Sound Mixer
David Hocs Sound Mixer
Kahung Chu Sound Mixer
Beau Gourley Sound Mixer
Joe Roddey First Assistant Director

Per Theater Chart: Calm Before the Storm

April 28th, 2015

Felix et Meira poster

There were no films in the $10,000 club this week and no new releases really came close. The closest was Full Moon in Paris, which rose 58% from last weekend to $7,987, still in one theater. Felix et Meira was next with an average of $6,590 after expanding from one to four theaters. Don't Think I've Forgotten: Cambodia's Lost Rock and Roll was the biggest new release with an average of $6,402 in three theaters over the weekend for an average of $8,465 from Wednesday to Sunday. More...

Limited Releases: Are There any Divine Limited Releases?

April 24th, 2015

The Water Diviner poster

If there is a theme with this week's limited releases, it is actors making their directorial debuts. There are three such films, including The Water Diviner. None of these film are earning overwhelmingly positive reviews, but The Water Diviner comes the closest.



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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 24, 2015 80 $5,250   1 $5,250   $5,250 1

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 24, 2015 90 $5,434   1 $5,434   $5,434 1
May 1, 2015 68 $7,045 +30% 8 $881   $12,479 2
May 8, 2015 81 $2,875 -59% 4 $719   $15,354 3
May 15, 2015 89 $1,914 -33% 3 $638   $17,268 4
May 22, 2015 97 $1,527 -20% 4 $382   $19,155 5
May 29, 2015 97 $479 -69% 1 $479   $19,634 6

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
United Kingdom 10/23/2015 $100 1 1 1 $100 10/28/2015
 
International Total$100 10/28/2015

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


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.