Life, or Something Like It (2002)

Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $14,448,589Details
Further financial details...

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$6,219,234 (43.0% of total gross)
Legs:2.32 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$40,000,000 (worldwide box office is 0.4 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,604 opening theaters/2,609 max. theaters, 3.1 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $26,808,221

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,601-4,700) 4,618 $14,448,589
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 6,501-6,600) 6,540 $14,448,589

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: April 26th, 2002 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox
Video Release: October 15th, 2002 by 20th Century Studios
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sexual content, brief violence and language
Running Time: 104 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Life as We Know It
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Keywords: News, Romance
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Romantic Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Regency Enterprises, Davis Entertainment, New Regency
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,601-4,700) 4,618 $14,448,589
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 4,401-4,500) 4,457 $26,808,221
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 3,901-4,000) 3,921 $14,448,589
Top 2002 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 123 $14,448,589
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 2,301-2,400) 2,342 $14,448,589
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 4,001-4,100) 4,093 $14,448,589
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 2,401-2,500) 2,443 $14,448,589
All Time Domestic Box Office for Romantic Comedy Movies (Rank 201-300) 276 $14,448,589
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,583 $14,448,589
All Time Domestic Box Office for 20th Century Fox Movies (Rank 401-500) 458 $14,448,589

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 26, 2002 5 $6,219,234   2,604 $2,388   $6,219,234 1
May 3, 2002 5 $3,182,255 -49% 2,607 $1,221   $10,922,247 2
May 10, 2002 10 $1,410,110 -56% 1,866 $756   $13,202,385 3
May 17, 2002 19 $410,444 -71% 649 $632   $14,049,397 4
May 24, 2002 38 $58,151 -86% 123 $473   $14,297,710 5
May 31, 2002 38 $41,601 -28% 91 $457   $14,359,755 6
Jun 7, 2002 46 $22,154 -47% 54 $410   $14,400,987 7
Jun 14, 2002 61 $10,097 -54% 30 $337   $14,422,554 8
Jun 21, 2002 73 $6,701 -34% 31 $216   $14,437,993 9
Jun 28, 2002 82 $5,316 -21% 13 $409   $14,448,589 10

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Apr 26, 2002 4 $2,288,000     2,604 $879   $2,288,000 1
Apr 27, 2002 4 $2,564,000 +12%   2,604 $985   $4,852,000 2
Apr 28, 2002 7 $1,459,000 -43%   2,606 $560   $6,219,234 3
Apr 29, 2002 4 $391,000 -73%   2,606 $150   $6,611,000 4
Apr 30, 2002 4 $425,000 +9%   2,606 $163   $7,036,000 5
May 1, 2002 4 $369,000 -13%   2,606 $142   $7,405,000 6
May 2, 2002 4 $335,000 -9%   2,606 $129   $7,740,000 7
May 3, 2002 4 $1,221,000 +264% -47% 2,609 $468   $9,010,000 8
May 4, 2002 6 $1,297,000 +6% -49% 2,609 $497   $10,258,000 9
May 5, 2002 8 $620,000 -52% -58% 2,609 $238   $10,922,247 10
May 6, 2002 6 $201,000 -68% -49% 2,607 $77   $11,123,000 11
May 7, 2002 5 $245,000 +22% -42% 2,607 $94   $11,367,000 12
May 8, 2002 5 $212,000 -13% -43% 2,607 $81   $11,580,000 13
May 9, 2002 5 $212,000 n/c -37% 2,607 $81   $11,792,000 14
May 10, 2002 8 $433,881 +105% -64% 1,866 $233   $12,226,156 15
May 11, 2002 11 $571,773 +32% -56% 1,866 $306   $12,797,929 16
May 12, 2002 9 $404,456 -29% -35% 1,866 $217   $13,202,385 17
May 13, 2002 9 $128,000 -68% -36% 1,866 $69   $13,330,000 18
May 14, 2002 9 $137,000 +7% -44% 1,866 $73   $13,468,000 19
May 15, 2002 9 $118,000 -14% -44% 1,866 $63   $13,586,000 20

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 26, 2002 5 $7,739,992   2,604 $2,972   $7,739,992 1
May 3, 2002 5 $4,052,283 -48% 2,607 $1,554   $11,792,275 2
May 10, 2002 11 $1,846,678 -54% 1,866 $990   $13,638,953 3
May 17, 2002 19 $600,606 -67% 649 $925   $14,239,559 4
May 24, 2002 37 $78,595 -87% 123 $639   $14,318,154 5
May 31, 2002 40 $60,679 -23% 91 $667   $14,378,833 6
Jun 7, 2002 46 $33,624 -45% 54 $623   $14,412,457 7
Jun 14, 2002 57 $18,835 -44% 30 $628   $14,431,292 8
Jun 21, 2002 69 $11,981 -36% 31 $386   $14,443,273 9
Jun 28, 2002 79 $5,316 -56% 13 $409   $14,448,589 10

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

Angelina Jolie Lanie Kerigan
Edward Burns Tony Scanlon

Supporting Cast

Tony Shalhoub Prophet Jack
Stockard Channing Deborah Connors
Christian Kane Cal Cooper
Melissa Errico Andrea
James Gammon Pat Kerrigan
Lisa Thornhill Lanie's sister
Gregory Itzin Dennis
Max Baker Vin
Andromeda Dunker Mo
Jesse James Rutherford Tommy
Veena Sood Doctor
Eric Snellman George
Theron Zahn Steve
Paul Morgan Stetler Limo Driver
David Dunard Striker Bob
Johnny "Sugar Bear" Willis* Striker #1
Tawnya Pettiford-Wates Striker #2
Vincent Fluck Club Kid
P.J. Prinsloo Another Club Kid
Tony Doupe Man #1 in Sports Bar
Jamie Moss Man #2 in Sports Bar
Barry Michael Greene Maitre d'
Pamela Martin KQMO Anchorwoman
Jill Krop Strike News Anchor
Johnathan Brownlee Morning Show Host
Catherine Lough Haggquist Morning Show Hostess
Amanda Tapping Carrie Maddox
Dan Lewis Jake Manning
Margo Myers Lori Ruben
Christopher Shyer Mark Laughlin
Steve Pool Weatherman Sam
Michelle Esteban Hope Carmichael
Suleka Mathew Airline Attendant
Marika Anuik Lanie-10 Years Old
Ashlyn Morgan Williams Lanie-5 Years Old
Kasey Stevens Gwen-5 Years Old
Sean Watson High School Teenager
John C. Havens Plaza Doorman
Shannon Powell Lanie's Mother
Kristine Beuerleine Gwen's Daughter
Scott Beuerleine Gwen's Son
Bruce Dawson Gwen's Husband
Blake Willet NYC Cop
James Owen KQMO News Director
George Catalano Control Room Tech
Patrick McEnroe Rick
Appollonia Vanova Stewardess
Shawn Bordoff Frightened Flyer
Angela Moore Airport Guard
Dick Henley Plaza Bell Man
Alexander Kalugin Russian Driver
Rick Tae Fan
Peter Kelamis AMUSA Producer
Berend McKenzie Makeup Guy
Eileen Pedde Stage Manager
Victoria Deschanel Woman at Cafe
Henry O. Watson Man at Cafe
Tim Watters Bill Clinton
Brent Mendenhall George Bush
Tracy Trueman Pete's Ex Wife
Jack Heptonstall Farmer Hubberd
Lyle Campbell Man on Plane
Riley Cantner Kid with Cold
Ken Whelan Police Officer #2
Michael Arthur Police Officer #3
Peter Epstein New York Gunman
Heidi Hoppenfeld Executive Assistant
Gary Lindsay Reporter #1
Natasha Smith Reporter #2
John Sharify Reporter #3
Tracy Vedder Reporter #4
Mike James Reporter #5

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

Production and Technical Credits

Stephen Herek Director
Scott Shepherd Screenwriter
Dana Stevens Screenwriter
Scott Shepherd Story Creator
Arnon Milchan Producer
John Davis Producer
Chi-Li Wong Producer
Toby Jaffe Producer
Ric Kidney Executive Producer
Ken Atchity Executive Producer
Teddy Zee Executive Producer
Bill Groom Production Designer
Trudy Ship Editor
David Newman Composer
Stephen H. Burum Director of Photography
Jeffrey "J.P" Wetzel* Assistant Director
Richard Kidney* Unit Production Manager
Anne Simonet Unit Production Manager
Shelly Kidney Production Supervisor
Helen Jarvis Art Director
Lesley Beale Set Decorator
Karl Herrmann Second Unit Camera
Aggie Rodgers Costume Designer
Craig Hayes Additional Editor
Rob Young Sound Mixer
Richard Lightstone Sound Mixer
William Sarokin Sound Mixer
Andy D'Addario Re-recording Mixer
Tim Chau Re-recording Mixer
Nils C. Jensen Supervising Sound Editor
Carmen Baker Supervising Sound Editor
David Kern Sound Editor
Nancy Macleod Sound Editor
Piero Mura Sound Editor
Tim Chau Sound Designer
Jim Brookshire Supervising Dialogue Editor
Vanessa Lapato Dialogue Editor
Susan Kurtz Dialogue Editor
Brent Brooks Music Editor
Victoria Down Make up
Sherry Gygli Hairstylist
Budd Carr Executive Music Producer
Sharon Bialy Casting Director
Coreen Mayrs Casting Director
Scott Ateah Stunt Coordinator
Fred Lerner Stunt Coordinator
G. A. Aguilar 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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  5. Video Sales
  6. Full Financials
  7. Cast & Crew
  8. Trailer

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$6,219,234 (43.0% of total gross)
Legs:2.32 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$40,000,000 (worldwide box office is 0.4 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,604 opening theaters/2,609 max. theaters, 3.1 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $26,808,221

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,601-4,700) 4,618 $14,448,589
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 6,501-6,600) 6,540 $14,448,589

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: April 26th, 2002 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox
Video Release: October 15th, 2002 by 20th Century Studios
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sexual content, brief violence and language
Running Time: 104 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Life as We Know It
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: News, Romance
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Romantic Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Regency Enterprises, Davis Entertainment, New Regency
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Leading Cast

Angelina Jolie Lanie Kerigan
Edward Burns Tony Scanlon

Supporting Cast

Tony Shalhoub Prophet Jack
Stockard Channing Deborah Connors
Christian Kane Cal Cooper
Melissa Errico Andrea
James Gammon Pat Kerrigan
Lisa Thornhill Lanie's sister
Gregory Itzin Dennis
Max Baker Vin
Andromeda Dunker Mo
Jesse James Rutherford Tommy
Veena Sood Doctor
Eric Snellman George
Theron Zahn Steve
Paul Morgan Stetler Limo Driver
David Dunard Striker Bob
Johnny "Sugar Bear" Willis* Striker #1
Tawnya Pettiford-Wates Striker #2
Vincent Fluck Club Kid
P.J. Prinsloo Another Club Kid
Tony Doupe Man #1 in Sports Bar
Jamie Moss Man #2 in Sports Bar
Barry Michael Greene Maitre d'
Pamela Martin KQMO Anchorwoman
Jill Krop Strike News Anchor
Johnathan Brownlee Morning Show Host
Catherine Lough Haggquist Morning Show Hostess
Amanda Tapping Carrie Maddox
Dan Lewis Jake Manning
Margo Myers Lori Ruben
Christopher Shyer Mark Laughlin
Steve Pool Weatherman Sam
Michelle Esteban Hope Carmichael
Suleka Mathew Airline Attendant
Marika Anuik Lanie-10 Years Old
Ashlyn Morgan Williams Lanie-5 Years Old
Kasey Stevens Gwen-5 Years Old
Sean Watson High School Teenager
John C. Havens Plaza Doorman
Shannon Powell Lanie's Mother
Kristine Beuerleine Gwen's Daughter
Scott Beuerleine Gwen's Son
Bruce Dawson Gwen's Husband
Blake Willet NYC Cop
James Owen KQMO News Director
George Catalano Control Room Tech
Patrick McEnroe Rick
Appollonia Vanova Stewardess
Shawn Bordoff Frightened Flyer
Angela Moore Airport Guard
Dick Henley Plaza Bell Man
Alexander Kalugin Russian Driver
Rick Tae Fan
Peter Kelamis AMUSA Producer
Berend McKenzie Makeup Guy
Eileen Pedde Stage Manager
Victoria Deschanel Woman at Cafe
Henry O. Watson Man at Cafe
Tim Watters Bill Clinton
Brent Mendenhall George Bush
Tracy Trueman Pete's Ex Wife
Jack Heptonstall Farmer Hubberd
Lyle Campbell Man on Plane
Riley Cantner Kid with Cold
Ken Whelan Police Officer #2
Michael Arthur Police Officer #3
Peter Epstein New York Gunman
Heidi Hoppenfeld Executive Assistant
Gary Lindsay Reporter #1
Natasha Smith Reporter #2
John Sharify Reporter #3
Tracy Vedder Reporter #4
Mike James Reporter #5

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

Production and Technical Credits

Stephen Herek Director
Scott Shepherd Screenwriter
Dana Stevens Screenwriter
Scott Shepherd Story Creator
Arnon Milchan Producer
John Davis Producer
Chi-Li Wong Producer
Toby Jaffe Producer
Ric Kidney Executive Producer
Ken Atchity Executive Producer
Teddy Zee Executive Producer
Bill Groom Production Designer
Trudy Ship Editor
David Newman Composer
Stephen H. Burum Director of Photography
Jeffrey "J.P" Wetzel* Assistant Director
Richard Kidney* Unit Production Manager
Anne Simonet Unit Production Manager
Shelly Kidney Production Supervisor
Helen Jarvis Art Director
Lesley Beale Set Decorator
Karl Herrmann Second Unit Camera
Aggie Rodgers Costume Designer
Craig Hayes Additional Editor
Rob Young Sound Mixer
Richard Lightstone Sound Mixer
William Sarokin Sound Mixer
Andy D'Addario Re-recording Mixer
Tim Chau Re-recording Mixer
Nils C. Jensen Supervising Sound Editor
Carmen Baker Supervising Sound Editor
David Kern Sound Editor
Nancy Macleod Sound Editor
Piero Mura Sound Editor
Tim Chau Sound Designer
Jim Brookshire Supervising Dialogue Editor
Vanessa Lapato Dialogue Editor
Susan Kurtz Dialogue Editor
Brent Brooks Music Editor
Victoria Down Make up
Sherry Gygli Hairstylist
Budd Carr Executive Music Producer
Sharon Bialy Casting Director
Coreen Mayrs Casting Director
Scott Ateah Stunt Coordinator
Fred Lerner Stunt Coordinator
G. A. Aguilar 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 4,601-4,700) 4,618 $14,448,589
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 4,401-4,500) 4,457 $26,808,221
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 3,901-4,000) 3,921 $14,448,589
Top 2002 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 123 $14,448,589
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 2,301-2,400) 2,342 $14,448,589
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 4,001-4,100) 4,093 $14,448,589
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 2,401-2,500) 2,443 $14,448,589
All Time Domestic Box Office for Romantic Comedy Movies (Rank 201-300) 276 $14,448,589
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,583 $14,448,589
All Time Domestic Box Office for 20th Century Fox Movies (Rank 401-500) 458 $14,448,589

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 26, 2002 5 $6,219,234   2,604 $2,388   $6,219,234 1
May 3, 2002 5 $3,182,255 -49% 2,607 $1,221   $10,922,247 2
May 10, 2002 10 $1,410,110 -56% 1,866 $756   $13,202,385 3
May 17, 2002 19 $410,444 -71% 649 $632   $14,049,397 4
May 24, 2002 38 $58,151 -86% 123 $473   $14,297,710 5
May 31, 2002 38 $41,601 -28% 91 $457   $14,359,755 6
Jun 7, 2002 46 $22,154 -47% 54 $410   $14,400,987 7
Jun 14, 2002 61 $10,097 -54% 30 $337   $14,422,554 8
Jun 21, 2002 73 $6,701 -34% 31 $216   $14,437,993 9
Jun 28, 2002 82 $5,316 -21% 13 $409   $14,448,589 10

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Apr 26, 2002 4 $2,288,000     2,604 $879   $2,288,000 1
Apr 27, 2002 4 $2,564,000 +12%   2,604 $985   $4,852,000 2
Apr 28, 2002 7 $1,459,000 -43%   2,606 $560   $6,219,234 3
Apr 29, 2002 4 $391,000 -73%   2,606 $150   $6,611,000 4
Apr 30, 2002 4 $425,000 +9%   2,606 $163   $7,036,000 5
May 1, 2002 4 $369,000 -13%   2,606 $142   $7,405,000 6
May 2, 2002 4 $335,000 -9%   2,606 $129   $7,740,000 7
May 3, 2002 4 $1,221,000 +264% -47% 2,609 $468   $9,010,000 8
May 4, 2002 6 $1,297,000 +6% -49% 2,609 $497   $10,258,000 9
May 5, 2002 8 $620,000 -52% -58% 2,609 $238   $10,922,247 10
May 6, 2002 6 $201,000 -68% -49% 2,607 $77   $11,123,000 11
May 7, 2002 5 $245,000 +22% -42% 2,607 $94   $11,367,000 12
May 8, 2002 5 $212,000 -13% -43% 2,607 $81   $11,580,000 13
May 9, 2002 5 $212,000 n/c -37% 2,607 $81   $11,792,000 14
May 10, 2002 8 $433,881 +105% -64% 1,866 $233   $12,226,156 15
May 11, 2002 11 $571,773 +32% -56% 1,866 $306   $12,797,929 16
May 12, 2002 9 $404,456 -29% -35% 1,866 $217   $13,202,385 17
May 13, 2002 9 $128,000 -68% -36% 1,866 $69   $13,330,000 18
May 14, 2002 9 $137,000 +7% -44% 1,866 $73   $13,468,000 19
May 15, 2002 9 $118,000 -14% -44% 1,866 $63   $13,586,000 20

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 26, 2002 5 $7,739,992   2,604 $2,972   $7,739,992 1
May 3, 2002 5 $4,052,283 -48% 2,607 $1,554   $11,792,275 2
May 10, 2002 11 $1,846,678 -54% 1,866 $990   $13,638,953 3
May 17, 2002 19 $600,606 -67% 649 $925   $14,239,559 4
May 24, 2002 37 $78,595 -87% 123 $639   $14,318,154 5
May 31, 2002 40 $60,679 -23% 91 $667   $14,378,833 6
Jun 7, 2002 46 $33,624 -45% 54 $623   $14,412,457 7
Jun 14, 2002 57 $18,835 -44% 30 $628   $14,431,292 8
Jun 21, 2002 69 $11,981 -36% 31 $386   $14,443,273 9
Jun 28, 2002 79 $5,316 -56% 13 $409   $14,448,589 10

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 6,501-6,600) 6,540 $14,448,589
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 5,601-5,700) 5,640 $14,448,589
Top 2002 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 101-200) 149 $14,448,589
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 3,401-3,500) 3,415 $14,448,589
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 5,701-5,800) 5,701 $14,448,589
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 3,401-3,500) 3,471 $14,448,589
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Romantic Comedy Movies (Rank 301-400) 375 $14,448,589
All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,796 $14,448,589
All Time Worldwide Box Office for 20th Century Fox Movies (Rank 401-500) 478 $14,448,589

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.