Like Someone in Love (2012)

Like Someone in Love poster
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $222,695Details
International Box Office $232,993Details
Worldwide Box Office $455,688
Home Market Performance
Est. Domestic DVD Sales $96,256 Details
Est. Domestic Blu-ray Sales $215,358 Details
Total Est. Domestic Video Sales $311,614
Further financial details...

Synopsis

Akiko, a pretty young student, sells herself to pay for her studies. But then she comes across a very unusual client: a learned old scholar who shows her great kindness.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$21,813 (9.8% of total gross)
Legs:7.37 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:48.9% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:3 opening theaters/23 max. theaters, 5.1 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $295,275

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 11,301-11,400) 11,341 $222,695
All Time International Box Office (Rank 15,001-15,100) 15,084 $232,993
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 18,201-18,300) 18,272 $455,688
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,501 $222,695

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: February 15th, 2013 (Limited) by IFC Films
International Releases: November 9th, 2012 (Wide) (Brazil)
January 10th, 2013 (Wide) (Netherlands)
April 24th, 2013 (Wide) (Italy)
Video Release: May 20th, 2014 by Criterion
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 109 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Si Ren Ding Zhi
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Keywords: Prostitution, Widow/Widower, Autumn Years, Relationships Gone Wrong
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: MK2, Eurospace
Production Countries: France, Japan
Languages: Japanese

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 11,301-11,400) 11,341 $222,695
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 10,801-10,900) 10,847 $295,275
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 10,301-10,400) 10,396 $222,695
Top 2013 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 277 $222,695
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,501 $222,695
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 3,601-3,700) 3,613 $295,275
Top 2013 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 122 $222,695
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 5,701-5,800) 5,773 $222,695
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 10,001-10,100) 10,061 $222,695
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 5,701-5,800) 5,733 $222,695
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,195 $222,695
All Time Domestic Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,457 $222,695
All Time Domestic Box Office for IFC Films Movies (Rank 101-200) 154 $222,695

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Feb 15, 2013 59 $21,813   3 $7,271   $21,813 1
Feb 22, 2013 54 $22,004 +1% 9 $2,445   $56,138 2
Mar 1, 2013 64 $14,005 -36% 8 $1,751   $82,945 3
Mar 8, 2013 69 $13,682 -2% 6 $2,280   $103,882 4
Mar 15, 2013 53 $30,235 +121% 18 $1,680   $141,664 5
Mar 22, 2013 61 $20,501 -32% 23 $891   $178,710 6
Mar 29, 2013 79 $8,314 -59% 13 $640   $198,081 7
Apr 5, 2013 79 $5,712 -31% 12 $476   $207,483 8
Apr 12, 2013 83 $5,012 -12% 14 $358   $215,637 9
Apr 19, 2013 87 $3,011 -40% 11 $274   $221,390 10

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Feb 15, 2013 57 $34,134   3 $11,378   $34,134 1
Feb 22, 2013 54 $34,806 +2% 9 $3,867   $68,940 2
Mar 1, 2013 67 $21,260 -39% 8 $2,658   $90,200 3
Mar 8, 2013 70 $21,229 n/c 6 $3,538   $111,429 4
Mar 15, 2013 53 $46,780 +120% 18 $2,599   $158,209 5
Mar 22, 2013 64 $31,558 -33% 23 $1,372   $189,767 6
Mar 29, 2013 82 $12,004 -62% 13 $923   $201,771 7
Apr 5, 2013 81 $8,854 -26% 12 $738   $210,625 8
Apr 12, 2013 83 $7,754 -12% 14 $554   $218,379 9
Apr 19, 2013 95 $4,316 -44% 11 $392   $222,695 10

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date		 Opening
Weekend		 Opening
Weekend
Screens		 Maximum
Screens		 Theatrical
Engagements		 Total
Box Office		 Report
Date
Brazil 11/9/2012 $10,488 2 8 31 $155,543 12/14/2015
Italy 4/24/2013 $62,879 31 31 31 $66,959 12/14/2015
Netherlands 1/10/2013 $993 10,491 10,491 10,491 $10,491 12/13/2015
 
International Total$232,993 12/14/2015

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 15,001-15,100) 15,084 $232,993
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 13,901-14,000) 13,924 $232,993
All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 8,501-8,600) 8,572 $232,993
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 12,601-12,700) 12,699 $232,993
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 7,901-8,000) 7,927 $232,993
All Time International Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,115 $232,993
All Time International Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,466 $232,993
All Time International Box Office for IFC Films Movies (Rank 201-300) 209 $232,993

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 18,201-18,300) 18,272 $455,688
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 16,901-17,000) 16,903 $455,688
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 10,001-10,100) 10,065 $455,688
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 15,501-15,600) 15,594 $455,688
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 9,501-9,600) 9,583 $455,688
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 5,001-5,100) 5,012 $455,688
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,991 $455,688
All Time Worldwide Box Office for IFC Films Movies (Rank 201-300) 219 $455,688

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

Rin Takanashi Akiko

Supporting Cast

Tadashi Okuno Takashi
Ryo Kase Noriaki
Denden Hiroshi
Reiko Mori Nagisa
Mihoko Suzuki Neighbor
Kaneko Kubota Akiko's Grandmother
Hiroyuki Kishi Old Student
Kouichi Ohori Taxi Chauffeur
Tomoaki Tatsumi Mechanic
Seina Kasugai Nagisa's Friend

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

Production and Technical Credits

Abbas Kiarostami Director
Abbas Kiarostami Screenwriter
Marin Karmitz Producer
Kenzo Horikoshi Producer
Toshihiro Isomi Production Designer
Bahman Kiarostami Editor
Katsumi Yanagijima Director of Photography
Nathanael Karmitz Associate Producer
Charles Gillibert Associate Producer
Yuichi Tazawa Assistant Director

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

Per Theater Chart: No Means Business

February 21st, 2013

No led the way on the per theater chart with an average of $17,936 in four theaters. The Gatekeepers remained strong with an average of $11,296 in four theaters during its third weekend of release. This is very impressive longevity. More...

Limited Releases: Like Limited Releases In Love

February 15th, 2013

There are a trio of limited releases on this week's list earning 80% positive reviews or better. There are also a couple of films earning no reviews. Of the three best-reviewed films, No likely has the best shot at mainstream success, but I'm more interested in seeing Like Someone in Love. More...


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Synopsis

Akiko, a pretty young student, sells herself to pay for her studies. But then she comes across a very unusual client: a learned old scholar who shows her great kindness.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$21,813 (9.8% of total gross)
Legs:7.37 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:48.9% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:3 opening theaters/23 max. theaters, 5.1 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $295,275

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 11,301-11,400) 11,341 $222,695
All Time International Box Office (Rank 15,001-15,100) 15,084 $232,993
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 18,201-18,300) 18,272 $455,688
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,501 $222,695

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


Watch Now On

iTunes:iTunes

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: February 15th, 2013 (Limited) by IFC Films
International Releases: November 9th, 2012 (Wide) (Brazil)
January 10th, 2013 (Wide) (Netherlands)
April 24th, 2013 (Wide) (Italy)
Video Release: May 20th, 2014 by Criterion
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 109 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Si Ren Ding Zhi
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Prostitution, Widow/Widower, Autumn Years, Relationships Gone Wrong
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: MK2, Eurospace
Production Countries: France, Japan
Languages: Japanese

Leading Cast

Rin Takanashi Akiko

Supporting Cast

Tadashi Okuno Takashi
Ryo Kase Noriaki
Denden Hiroshi
Reiko Mori Nagisa
Mihoko Suzuki Neighbor
Kaneko Kubota Akiko's Grandmother
Hiroyuki Kishi Old Student
Kouichi Ohori Taxi Chauffeur
Tomoaki Tatsumi Mechanic
Seina Kasugai Nagisa's Friend

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

Production and Technical Credits

Abbas Kiarostami Director
Abbas Kiarostami Screenwriter
Marin Karmitz Producer
Kenzo Horikoshi Producer
Toshihiro Isomi Production Designer
Bahman Kiarostami Editor
Katsumi Yanagijima Director of Photography
Nathanael Karmitz Associate Producer
Charles Gillibert Associate Producer
Yuichi Tazawa Assistant Director

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

Per Theater Chart: No Means Business

February 21st, 2013

No led the way on the per theater chart with an average of $17,936 in four theaters. The Gatekeepers remained strong with an average of $11,296 in four theaters during its third weekend of release. This is very impressive longevity. More...

Limited Releases: Like Limited Releases In Love

February 15th, 2013

There are a trio of limited releases on this week's list earning 80% positive reviews or better. There are also a couple of films earning no reviews. Of the three best-reviewed films, No likely has the best shot at mainstream success, but I'm more interested in seeing Like Someone in Love. More...

Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 11,301-11,400) 11,341 $222,695
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 10,801-10,900) 10,847 $295,275
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 10,301-10,400) 10,396 $222,695
Top 2013 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 277 $222,695
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,501 $222,695
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 3,601-3,700) 3,613 $295,275
Top 2013 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 122 $222,695
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 5,701-5,800) 5,773 $222,695
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 10,001-10,100) 10,061 $222,695
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 5,701-5,800) 5,733 $222,695
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,195 $222,695
All Time Domestic Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,457 $222,695
All Time Domestic Box Office for IFC Films Movies (Rank 101-200) 154 $222,695

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Feb 15, 2013 59 $21,813   3 $7,271   $21,813 1
Feb 22, 2013 54 $22,004 +1% 9 $2,445   $56,138 2
Mar 1, 2013 64 $14,005 -36% 8 $1,751   $82,945 3
Mar 8, 2013 69 $13,682 -2% 6 $2,280   $103,882 4
Mar 15, 2013 53 $30,235 +121% 18 $1,680   $141,664 5
Mar 22, 2013 61 $20,501 -32% 23 $891   $178,710 6
Mar 29, 2013 79 $8,314 -59% 13 $640   $198,081 7
Apr 5, 2013 79 $5,712 -31% 12 $476   $207,483 8
Apr 12, 2013 83 $5,012 -12% 14 $358   $215,637 9
Apr 19, 2013 87 $3,011 -40% 11 $274   $221,390 10

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Feb 15, 2013 57 $34,134   3 $11,378   $34,134 1
Feb 22, 2013 54 $34,806 +2% 9 $3,867   $68,940 2
Mar 1, 2013 67 $21,260 -39% 8 $2,658   $90,200 3
Mar 8, 2013 70 $21,229 n/c 6 $3,538   $111,429 4
Mar 15, 2013 53 $46,780 +120% 18 $2,599   $158,209 5
Mar 22, 2013 64 $31,558 -33% 23 $1,372   $189,767 6
Mar 29, 2013 82 $12,004 -62% 13 $923   $201,771 7
Apr 5, 2013 81 $8,854 -26% 12 $738   $210,625 8
Apr 12, 2013 83 $7,754 -12% 14 $554   $218,379 9
Apr 19, 2013 95 $4,316 -44% 11 $392   $222,695 10

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date		 Opening
Weekend		 Opening
Weekend
Screens		 Maximum
Screens		 Theatrical
Engagements		 Total
Box Office		 Report
Date
Brazil 11/9/2012 $10,488 2 8 31 $155,543 12/14/2015
Italy 4/24/2013 $62,879 31 31 31 $66,959 12/14/2015
Netherlands 1/10/2013 $993 10,491 10,491 10,491 $10,491 12/13/2015
 
International Total$232,993 12/14/2015

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 15,001-15,100) 15,084 $232,993
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 13,901-14,000) 13,924 $232,993
All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 8,501-8,600) 8,572 $232,993
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 12,601-12,700) 12,699 $232,993
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 7,901-8,000) 7,927 $232,993
All Time International Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,115 $232,993
All Time International Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,466 $232,993
All Time International Box Office for IFC Films Movies (Rank 201-300) 209 $232,993

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 18,201-18,300) 18,272 $455,688
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 16,901-17,000) 16,903 $455,688
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 10,001-10,100) 10,065 $455,688
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 15,501-15,600) 15,594 $455,688
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 9,501-9,600) 9,583 $455,688
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 5,001-5,100) 5,012 $455,688
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,991 $455,688
All Time Worldwide Box Office for IFC Films Movies (Rank 201-300) 219 $455,688

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.