The Last Castle (2001)

The Last Castle
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $18,208,078Details
International Box Office $2,333,590Details
Worldwide Box Office $20,541,668
Further financial details...

Synopsis

A three-star general is court-martialed and sentenced to a military maximum security prison, The Castle. Inside, he finds corruption and murder — and he rallies the 1,200 inmates to revolt against the corrupt warden and his guards.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$7,088,213 (38.9% of total gross)
Legs:2.57 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:88.6% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$60,000,000 (worldwide box office is 0.3 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,262 opening theaters/2,270 max. theaters, 3.5 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $34,678,980

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,001-4,100) 4,042 $18,208,078
All Time International Box Office (Rank 8,301-8,400) 8,382 $2,333,590
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 5,301-5,400) 5,385 $20,541,668
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,355 $18,208,078
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,968 $2,333,590
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,617 $20,541,668

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


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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: October 19th, 2001 (Wide) by Dreamworks SKG
Video Release: October 10th, 2017 by Paramount Home Video
MPAA Rating: R for language and violence
Running Time: 132 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Seven Pounds
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Keywords: Action Thriller, Prison, Cruel Wardens or Prison Guards
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Thriller/Suspense
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: DreamWorks Pictures, Robert Lawrence Productions, Inc.
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Halloween (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 224 $7,239,198 Oct 26, 2001 10

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,001-4,100) 4,042 $18,208,078
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 3,901-4,000) 3,923 $34,678,980
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 3,301-3,400) 3,398 $18,208,078
Top 2001 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 104 $18,208,078
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,011 $18,208,078
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,552 $18,208,078
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,125 $18,208,078
All Time Domestic Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 301-400) 384 $18,208,078
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,355 $18,208,078
All Time Domestic Box Office for Dreamworks SKG Movies 46 $18,208,078

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 19, 2001 5 $7,088,213   2,262 $3,134   $7,088,213 1
Oct 26, 2001 8 $3,626,006 -49% 2,270 $1,597   $12,951,350 2
Nov 2, 2001 11 $1,740,647 -52% 1,813 $960   $15,941,255 3
Nov 9, 2001 15 $774,145 -56% 924 $838   $17,403,764 4
Nov 16, 2001 23 $220,245 -72% 297 $742   $17,924,798 5
Nov 23, 2001 42 $63,308 -71% 129 $491   $18,076,985 6
Nov 30, 2001 61 $17,908 -72% 68 $263   $18,116,027 7
Dec 7, 2001 71 $10,894 -39% 41 $266   $18,134,738 8
Dec 14, 2001 35 $68,528 +529% 211 $325   $18,208,078 9

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Oct 19, 2001 5 $2,216,000     2,262 $980   $2,216,000 1
Oct 20, 2001 5 $2,930,000 +32%   2,262 $1,295   $5,146,000 2
Oct 21, 2001 6 $1,250,000 -57%   2,262 $553   $7,088,213 3
Oct 22, 2001 4 $554,000 -56%   2,262 $245   $7,643,000 4
Oct 23, 2001 4 $645,000 +16%   2,262 $285   $8,288,000 5
Oct 24, 2001 5 $538,000 -17%   2,262 $238   $8,626,000 6
Oct 25, 2001 5 $499,000 -7%   2,262 $221   $9,325,000 7
Oct 26, 2001 8 $1,304,000 +161% -41% 2,262 $576   $10,430,000 8
Oct 27, 2001 8 $1,580,000 +21% -46% 2,270 $696   $12,010,000 9
Oct 28, 2001 8 $860,000 -46% -31% 2,270 $379   $12,680,000 10
Oct 29, 2001 7 $305,000 -65% -45% 2,270 $134   $12,965,000 11
Oct 30, 2001 7 $319,000 +5% -51% 2,270 $141   $13,285,000 12
Oct 31, 2001 6 $318,000 n/c -41% 2,270 $140   $13,603,000 13
Nov 1, 2001 7 $306,000 -4% -39% 2,270 $135   $13,909,000 14

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 19, 2001 5 $9,325,344   2,262 $4,123   $9,325,344 1
Oct 26, 2001 7 $4,875,264 -48% 2,270 $2,148   $14,200,608 2
Nov 2, 2001 11 $2,429,011 -50% 1,813 $1,340   $16,629,619 3
Nov 9, 2001 16 $1,074,934 -56% 924 $1,163   $17,704,553 4
Nov 16, 2001 24 $309,124 -71% 297 $1,041   $18,013,677 5
Nov 23, 2001 42 $84,442 -73% 129 $655   $18,098,119 6
Nov 30, 2001 60 $25,725 -70% 68 $378   $18,123,844 7
Dec 7, 2001 69 $15,706 -39% 41 $383   $18,139,550 8
Dec 14, 2001 43 $68,528 +336% 211 $325   $18,208,078 9

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 8,301-8,400) 8,382 $2,333,590
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 7,401-7,500) 7,444 $2,333,590
All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 4,501-4,600) 4,525 $2,333,590
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 6,901-7,000) 6,969 $2,333,590
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 4,301-4,400) 4,380 $2,333,590
All Time International Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 701-800) 744 $2,333,590
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,968 $2,333,590
All Time International Box Office for Dreamworks SKG Movies 49 $2,333,590

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 5,301-5,400) 5,385 $20,541,668
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 4,501-4,600) 4,584 $20,541,668
Top 2001 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 101-200) 115 $20,541,668
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 2,701-2,800) 2,751 $20,541,668
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 4,601-4,700) 4,665 $20,541,668
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 2,801-2,900) 2,801 $20,541,668
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 501-600) 501 $20,541,668
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,617 $20,541,668
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Dreamworks SKG Movies 48 $20,541,668

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.

Leading Cast

Robert Redford General Irwin
James Gandolfini Colonel Winter
Mark Ruffalo Yates
Delroy Lindo General Wheeler

Supporting Cast

Clifton Collins, Jr. Aguilar
Steve Burton Lt. Peretz
Brian Goodman Beaupre
Paul Calderon Dellwo
Frank Military Doc
Michael Irby Enriquez
Samuel Ball Duffy
Jeremy Childs Cutbush
George Scott Thumper
Maurice Bullard Sgt. McLaren
Nick Kokich Private Neibolt
David Alford Corp. Zamorro
Dean Hall Harris
Peg Allen Secretary, Kelly
Rick Vito Red Team Leader
Forrest D Bradford Simmons
Scott Michael Gunton
Kristen Shaw Clerk, Staff Sgt
Michael Davis Honor Guard
Joe Keenan Trustee/Lester
David Chattam Wheeler's Aide
Dan Cole Trustee #2
Dean Miller Carvelli
Hans Mooy Sgt. Moore
James Jerome Thomas Rapper
Steve Sandfort Injured Inmate
Jamie Roberto Mantecon Inmate
Jeffery G Fagan Inmate
Lyon Fleming Inmate
Darius Willis Inmate
Rico Moody Inmate
Rocky Abou Sakher Inmate
Sean Cameron Guard
Mary Jean McAdams Visitor
Robin Wright General Irwin's Daughter
Michelle Way Color Guard/Prison Guard
Toni Tardino Visitor #2
Dave Powledge Guard
Matt Mangum Private Patton
J.T. Goldman
Frank Fox Auggie
Johnny Wayne Dowers Running Guard
Addison Pate Prisoner

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

Production and Technical Credits

Rod Lurie Director
David Scarpa Screenwriter
Graham Yost Screenwriter
David Scarpa Story by
Robert Lawrence Producer
Don Zepfel Executive Producer
Shelly Johnson Director of Photography
Kirk M. Petruccelli Production Designer
Michael Jablow Editor
Kevin Stitt Editor
Ha Nguyen Costume Designer
Jerry Goldsmith Composer
William M. Elvin Assistant Director
Mic Rodgers Second Unit Director
Terry Miller Unit Production Manager
Lawrence A. Hubbs Art Director
Daniel May Set Decorator
Eloise C. Stammerjohn Set Decorator
Jonathan Taylor Second Unit Camera
Charlene Amateau Costume Supervisor
James Tyson Costume Supervisor
Jay Meagher Sound Mixer
John Reitz Re-recording Mixer
Gregg Rudloff Re-recording Mixer
Dave Campbell Re-recording Mixer
Gregory H. Watkins Additional Re Recording Mixer
Kevin E. Carpenter Additional Re Recording Mixer
David Hankins Sound Supervisor
Michael Babcock Sound Effects Editor
Tom Nist Sound Effects Editor
Jeff Sawyer Sound Effects Editor
Andrew Ellerd Sound Effects Editor
Bruce Tanis Sound Effects Editor
David Beadle Dialogue Editor
Helen Luttrell Dialogue Editor
Ralph Osborn III* Dialogue Editor
Larry Goeb Dialogue Editor
Sonya Henry Dialogue Editor
Ken Hall Supervising Music Editor
Lesley Langs Music Editor
Francisco X. Perez Make up
Susan Mills Hairstylist
Todd Homme Music Supervisor
Dean Hall Song Writer
Deborah Aquila Casting Director
Mary Jo Slater Casting Director
Mic Rodgers Stunt Coordinator
Christopher Tuck Co Stunt Coordinator

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.


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Synopsis

A three-star general is court-martialed and sentenced to a military maximum security prison, The Castle. Inside, he finds corruption and murder — and he rallies the 1,200 inmates to revolt against the corrupt warden and his guards.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$7,088,213 (38.9% of total gross)
Legs:2.57 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:88.6% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$60,000,000 (worldwide box office is 0.3 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,262 opening theaters/2,270 max. theaters, 3.5 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $34,678,980

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,001-4,100) 4,042 $18,208,078
All Time International Box Office (Rank 8,301-8,400) 8,382 $2,333,590
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 5,301-5,400) 5,385 $20,541,668
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,355 $18,208,078
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,968 $2,333,590
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,617 $20,541,668

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 VOD, Amazon 4K UHD VOD/EST
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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: October 19th, 2001 (Wide) by Dreamworks SKG
Video Release: October 10th, 2017 by Paramount Home Video
MPAA Rating: R for language and violence
Running Time: 132 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Seven Pounds
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Keywords: Action Thriller, Prison, Cruel Wardens or Prison Guards
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Thriller/Suspense
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: DreamWorks Pictures, Robert Lawrence Productions, Inc.
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Halloween (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 224 $7,239,198 Oct 26, 2001 10

Leading Cast

Robert Redford General Irwin
James Gandolfini Colonel Winter
Mark Ruffalo Yates
Delroy Lindo General Wheeler

Supporting Cast

Clifton Collins, Jr. Aguilar
Steve Burton Lt. Peretz
Brian Goodman Beaupre
Paul Calderon Dellwo
Frank Military Doc
Michael Irby Enriquez
Samuel Ball Duffy
Jeremy Childs Cutbush
George Scott Thumper
Maurice Bullard Sgt. McLaren
Nick Kokich Private Neibolt
David Alford Corp. Zamorro
Dean Hall Harris
Peg Allen Secretary, Kelly
Rick Vito Red Team Leader
Forrest D Bradford Simmons
Scott Michael Gunton
Kristen Shaw Clerk, Staff Sgt
Michael Davis Honor Guard
Joe Keenan Trustee/Lester
David Chattam Wheeler's Aide
Dan Cole Trustee #2
Dean Miller Carvelli
Hans Mooy Sgt. Moore
James Jerome Thomas Rapper
Steve Sandfort Injured Inmate
Jamie Roberto Mantecon Inmate
Jeffery G Fagan Inmate
Lyon Fleming Inmate
Darius Willis Inmate
Rico Moody Inmate
Rocky Abou Sakher Inmate
Sean Cameron Guard
Mary Jean McAdams Visitor
Robin Wright General Irwin's Daughter
Michelle Way Color Guard/Prison Guard
Toni Tardino Visitor #2
Dave Powledge Guard
Matt Mangum Private Patton
J.T. Goldman
Frank Fox Auggie
Johnny Wayne Dowers Running Guard
Addison Pate Prisoner

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

Production and Technical Credits

Rod Lurie Director
David Scarpa Screenwriter
Graham Yost Screenwriter
David Scarpa Story by
Robert Lawrence Producer
Don Zepfel Executive Producer
Shelly Johnson Director of Photography
Kirk M. Petruccelli Production Designer
Michael Jablow Editor
Kevin Stitt Editor
Ha Nguyen Costume Designer
Jerry Goldsmith Composer
William M. Elvin Assistant Director
Mic Rodgers Second Unit Director
Terry Miller Unit Production Manager
Lawrence A. Hubbs Art Director
Daniel May Set Decorator
Eloise C. Stammerjohn Set Decorator
Jonathan Taylor Second Unit Camera
Charlene Amateau Costume Supervisor
James Tyson Costume Supervisor
Jay Meagher Sound Mixer
John Reitz Re-recording Mixer
Gregg Rudloff Re-recording Mixer
Dave Campbell Re-recording Mixer
Gregory H. Watkins Additional Re Recording Mixer
Kevin E. Carpenter Additional Re Recording Mixer
David Hankins Sound Supervisor
Michael Babcock Sound Effects Editor
Tom Nist Sound Effects Editor
Jeff Sawyer Sound Effects Editor
Andrew Ellerd Sound Effects Editor
Bruce Tanis Sound Effects Editor
David Beadle Dialogue Editor
Helen Luttrell Dialogue Editor
Ralph Osborn III* Dialogue Editor
Larry Goeb Dialogue Editor
Sonya Henry Dialogue Editor
Ken Hall Supervising Music Editor
Lesley Langs Music Editor
Francisco X. Perez Make up
Susan Mills Hairstylist
Todd Homme Music Supervisor
Dean Hall Song Writer
Deborah Aquila Casting Director
Mary Jo Slater Casting Director
Mic Rodgers Stunt Coordinator
Christopher Tuck Co Stunt Coordinator

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,001-4,100) 4,042 $18,208,078
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 3,901-4,000) 3,923 $34,678,980
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 3,301-3,400) 3,398 $18,208,078
Top 2001 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 104 $18,208,078
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,011 $18,208,078
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,552 $18,208,078
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,125 $18,208,078
All Time Domestic Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 301-400) 384 $18,208,078
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,355 $18,208,078
All Time Domestic Box Office for Dreamworks SKG Movies 46 $18,208,078

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 19, 2001 5 $7,088,213   2,262 $3,134   $7,088,213 1
Oct 26, 2001 8 $3,626,006 -49% 2,270 $1,597   $12,951,350 2
Nov 2, 2001 11 $1,740,647 -52% 1,813 $960   $15,941,255 3
Nov 9, 2001 15 $774,145 -56% 924 $838   $17,403,764 4
Nov 16, 2001 23 $220,245 -72% 297 $742   $17,924,798 5
Nov 23, 2001 42 $63,308 -71% 129 $491   $18,076,985 6
Nov 30, 2001 61 $17,908 -72% 68 $263   $18,116,027 7
Dec 7, 2001 71 $10,894 -39% 41 $266   $18,134,738 8
Dec 14, 2001 35 $68,528 +529% 211 $325   $18,208,078 9

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Oct 19, 2001 5 $2,216,000     2,262 $980   $2,216,000 1
Oct 20, 2001 5 $2,930,000 +32%   2,262 $1,295   $5,146,000 2
Oct 21, 2001 6 $1,250,000 -57%   2,262 $553   $7,088,213 3
Oct 22, 2001 4 $554,000 -56%   2,262 $245   $7,643,000 4
Oct 23, 2001 4 $645,000 +16%   2,262 $285   $8,288,000 5
Oct 24, 2001 5 $538,000 -17%   2,262 $238   $8,626,000 6
Oct 25, 2001 5 $499,000 -7%   2,262 $221   $9,325,000 7
Oct 26, 2001 8 $1,304,000 +161% -41% 2,262 $576   $10,430,000 8
Oct 27, 2001 8 $1,580,000 +21% -46% 2,270 $696   $12,010,000 9
Oct 28, 2001 8 $860,000 -46% -31% 2,270 $379   $12,680,000 10
Oct 29, 2001 7 $305,000 -65% -45% 2,270 $134   $12,965,000 11
Oct 30, 2001 7 $319,000 +5% -51% 2,270 $141   $13,285,000 12
Oct 31, 2001 6 $318,000 n/c -41% 2,270 $140   $13,603,000 13
Nov 1, 2001 7 $306,000 -4% -39% 2,270 $135   $13,909,000 14

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 19, 2001 5 $9,325,344   2,262 $4,123   $9,325,344 1
Oct 26, 2001 7 $4,875,264 -48% 2,270 $2,148   $14,200,608 2
Nov 2, 2001 11 $2,429,011 -50% 1,813 $1,340   $16,629,619 3
Nov 9, 2001 16 $1,074,934 -56% 924 $1,163   $17,704,553 4
Nov 16, 2001 24 $309,124 -71% 297 $1,041   $18,013,677 5
Nov 23, 2001 42 $84,442 -73% 129 $655   $18,098,119 6
Nov 30, 2001 60 $25,725 -70% 68 $378   $18,123,844 7
Dec 7, 2001 69 $15,706 -39% 41 $383   $18,139,550 8
Dec 14, 2001 43 $68,528 +336% 211 $325   $18,208,078 9

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 8,301-8,400) 8,382 $2,333,590
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 7,401-7,500) 7,444 $2,333,590
All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 4,501-4,600) 4,525 $2,333,590
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 6,901-7,000) 6,969 $2,333,590
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 4,301-4,400) 4,380 $2,333,590
All Time International Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 701-800) 744 $2,333,590
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,968 $2,333,590
All Time International Box Office for Dreamworks SKG Movies 49 $2,333,590

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 5,301-5,400) 5,385 $20,541,668
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 4,501-4,600) 4,584 $20,541,668
Top 2001 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 101-200) 115 $20,541,668
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 2,701-2,800) 2,751 $20,541,668
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 4,601-4,700) 4,665 $20,541,668
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 2,801-2,900) 2,801 $20,541,668
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 501-600) 501 $20,541,668
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,617 $20,541,668
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Dreamworks SKG Movies 48 $20,541,668

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.