Guest Artist (2020)

Guest Artist
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $10,017Details
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Synopsis

A disillusioned Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright travels to a small Michigan town, where he encounters a young aspiring playwright who idolizes him. His world-weary cynicism about his artistic career is challenged by the latter’s youthful enthusiasm and optimism

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$944 (9.4% of total gross)
Legs:9.98 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:2 opening theaters/2 max. theaters, 4.5 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $11,761

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 16,701-16,800) 16,786 $10,017
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 34,101-34,200) 34,133 $10,017
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 7,901-8,000) 7,946 $10,017

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


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

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: July 10th, 2020 (Limited) by Indican Pictures
Video Release: July 21st, 2020 by Magnolia Home Entertainment
Running Time: 75 minutes
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Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Grand River Productions
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 16,701-16,800) 16,786 $10,017
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 16,201-16,300) 16,249 $11,761
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 15,701-15,800) 15,754 $10,017
Top 2020 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 224 $10,017
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 7,901-8,000) 7,946 $10,017
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 8,101-8,200) 8,119 $11,761
Top 2020 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 153 $10,017
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 8,301-8,400) 8,349 $10,017
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 14,701-14,800) 14,712 $10,017
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 8,001-8,100) 8,019 $10,017
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 5,001-5,100) 5,001 $10,017
All Time Domestic Box Office for Indican Pictures Movies (Rank 101-200) 141 $10,017

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jul 10, 2020 - $944   2 $472   $944 1
Jul 17, 2020 - $1,004 +6% 2 $502   $2,790 2
Jul 24, 2020 - $587 -42% 1 $587   $4,011 3
Jul 31, 2020 - $902 +54% 1 $902   $5,619 4
Aug 7, 2020 - $395 -56% 1 $395   $6,301 5
Aug 21, 2020 - $408   1 $408   $6,963 7
Sep 4, 2020 - $592   1 $592   $9,429 9

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jul 10, 2020 - $1,786   2 $893   $1,786 1
Jul 17, 2020 - $1,638 -8% 2 $819   $3,424 2
Jul 24, 2020 - $1,293 -21% 1 $1,293   $4,717 3
Jul 31, 2020 - $1,189 -8% 1 $1,189   $5,906 4
Aug 21, 2020 - $333   1 $333   $7,296 7
Aug 28, 2020 23 $1,541 +363% 1 $1,541   $8,837 8
Sep 4, 2020 - $1,036 -33% 1 $1,036   $10,017 9

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Leading Cast

Jeff Daniels Joseph Harris

Supporting Cast

Thomas Macias Kenneth Waters
Richard McWilliams Franz
Erika Slezak Helen
McKara Bechler Hope
Ruth Crawford Mary
Lynch Travis Larry
Dan Johnson Dan
Aidan Fogarty Bartender

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Production and Technical Credits

Timothy Busfield Director
Jeff Daniels Screenwriter
Michael Lohmann Producer
Alyssa Loveall Producer
Michael Ferdie Producer
Michael A. Alden Producer
Timothy Busfield Producer
Jeff Daniels Producer
Melissa Gilbert Producer
Donald Clark Executive Producer

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July 9th, 2020

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Synopsis

A disillusioned Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright travels to a small Michigan town, where he encounters a young aspiring playwright who idolizes him. His world-weary cynicism about his artistic career is challenged by the latter’s youthful enthusiasm and optimism

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$944 (9.4% of total gross)
Legs:9.98 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:2 opening theaters/2 max. theaters, 4.5 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $11,761

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 16,701-16,800) 16,786 $10,017
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 34,101-34,200) 34,133 $10,017
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 7,901-8,000) 7,946 $10,017

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


Watch Now On

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

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: July 10th, 2020 (Limited) by Indican Pictures
Video Release: July 21st, 2020 by Magnolia Home Entertainment
Running Time: 75 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Grand River Productions
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Leading Cast

Jeff Daniels Joseph Harris

Supporting Cast

Thomas Macias Kenneth Waters
Richard McWilliams Franz
Erika Slezak Helen
McKara Bechler Hope
Ruth Crawford Mary
Lynch Travis Larry
Dan Johnson Dan
Aidan Fogarty Bartender

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

Production and Technical Credits

Timothy Busfield Director
Jeff Daniels Screenwriter
Michael Lohmann Producer
Alyssa Loveall Producer
Michael Ferdie Producer
Michael A. Alden Producer
Timothy Busfield Producer
Jeff Daniels Producer
Melissa Gilbert Producer
Donald Clark Executive Producer

VOD Releases: Are Audiences Feeling Friendly?

July 22nd, 2020

Fisherman’s Friends

Most of the major new releases on VOD are earning positive reviews this week. Of these, The Whistlers is the critical darling, but Fisherman’s Friends could find a larger audience. There’s also some strength in depth among the independent films and shows coming to a platform near you. More...

Will These Limited and Virtual Releases have Audiences in the Palm of Their Hands?

July 9th, 2020

Palm Springs

I am not hopeful about this weekend’s box office chances. Granted, there are some movies earning stellar reviews, but none of them have a hope of box office success. Palm Springs is the biggest and arguably best film on this week’s list, but it is also streaming on Hulu, so I expect it to go nowhere at the box office. More...

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 16,701-16,800) 16,786 $10,017
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 16,201-16,300) 16,249 $11,761
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 15,701-15,800) 15,754 $10,017
Top 2020 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 224 $10,017
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 7,901-8,000) 7,946 $10,017
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 8,101-8,200) 8,119 $11,761
Top 2020 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 153 $10,017
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 8,301-8,400) 8,349 $10,017
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 14,701-14,800) 14,712 $10,017
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 8,001-8,100) 8,019 $10,017
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 5,001-5,100) 5,001 $10,017
All Time Domestic Box Office for Indican Pictures Movies (Rank 101-200) 141 $10,017

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jul 10, 2020 - $944   2 $472   $944 1
Jul 17, 2020 - $1,004 +6% 2 $502   $2,790 2
Jul 24, 2020 - $587 -42% 1 $587   $4,011 3
Jul 31, 2020 - $902 +54% 1 $902   $5,619 4
Aug 7, 2020 - $395 -56% 1 $395   $6,301 5
Aug 21, 2020 - $408   1 $408   $6,963 7
Sep 4, 2020 - $592   1 $592   $9,429 9

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jul 10, 2020 - $1,786   2 $893   $1,786 1
Jul 17, 2020 - $1,638 -8% 2 $819   $3,424 2
Jul 24, 2020 - $1,293 -21% 1 $1,293   $4,717 3
Jul 31, 2020 - $1,189 -8% 1 $1,189   $5,906 4
Aug 21, 2020 - $333   1 $333   $7,296 7
Aug 28, 2020 23 $1,541 +363% 1 $1,541   $8,837 8
Sep 4, 2020 - $1,036 -33% 1 $1,036   $10,017 9

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 34,101-34,200) 34,133 $10,017
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 32,401-32,500) 32,454 $10,017
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 19,101-19,200) 19,110 $10,017
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 29,201-29,300) 29,248 $10,017
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 17,201-17,300) 17,251 $10,017
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 10,001-10,100) 10,077 $10,017
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Indican Pictures Movies (Rank 101-200) 146 $10,017

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.