The Man Who Cried (2001)

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Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $747,092Details
International Box Office $1,043,748Details
Worldwide Box Office $1,790,840
Further financial details...

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$93,455 (12.5% of total gross)
Legs:7.99 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:41.7% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:11 opening theaters/28 max. theaters, 9.6 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $1,422,906

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 9,401-9,500) 9,500 $747,092
All Time International Box Office (Rank 10,901-11,000) 10,924 $1,043,748
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 13,501-13,600) 13,581 $1,790,840
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,023 $747,092
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,401-3,500) 3,461 $747,092
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,301-2,400) 2,398 $1,043,748
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,583 $1,790,840

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


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: May 25th, 2001 (Wide) by Focus Features
MPAA Rating: R for sexuality
Running Time: 100 minutes
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Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Historical Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Working Title Films
Production Countries: United Kingdom

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 9,401-9,500) 9,500 $747,092
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 8,501-8,600) 8,555 $1,422,906
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 8,501-8,600) 8,588 $747,092
Top 2001 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 208 $747,092
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,023 $747,092
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,775 $1,422,906
Top 2001 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office 65 $747,092
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 4,901-5,000) 4,935 $747,092
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 8,501-8,600) 8,509 $747,092
All Time Domestic Box Office for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,134 $747,092
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 2,501-2,600) 2,513 $747,092
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,401-3,500) 3,461 $747,092
All Time Domestic Box Office for Focus Features Movies (Rank 101-200) 161 $747,092

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
May 25, 2001 38 $93,455   11 $8,496   $93,455 1
Jun 1, 2001 33 $79,458 -15% 19 $4,182   $226,964 2
Jun 8, 2001 43 $46,097 -42% 23 $2,004   $305,107 3
Jun 15, 2001 42 $48,155 +4% 25 $1,926   $377,300 4
Jun 22, 2001 55 $33,474 -30% 18 $1,860   $438,354 5
Jun 29, 2001 56 $23,905 -29% 15 $1,594   $479,696 6
Jul 6, 2001 67 $19,755 -17% 13 $1,520   $516,064 7
Jul 13, 2001 75 $9,858 -50% 12 $822   $533,440 8
Jul 20, 2001 57 $25,140 +155% 28 $898   $564,036 9
Jul 27, 2001 57 $28,305 +13% 26 $1,089   $607,879 10
Aug 3, 2001 61 $14,933 -47% 17 $878   $640,134 11
Aug 10, 2001 74 $12,583 -16% 11 $1,144   $662,475 12
Aug 17, 2001 72 $14,094 +12% 13 $1,084   $685,613 13
Aug 24, 2001 82 $8,254 -41% 8 $1,032   $701,356 14
Aug 31, 2001 95 $5,235 -37% 6 $873   $710,509 15
Sep 7, 2001 95 $5,143 -2% 3 $1,714   $717,448 16
Sep 14, 2001 91 $4,980 -3% 6 $830   $723,569 17
Sep 21, 2001 101 $4,099 -18% 5 $820   $730,374 18
Sep 28, 2001 110 $2,233 -46% 4 $558   $733,560 19
Oct 5, 2001 107 $2,102 -6% 4 $526   $737,009 20
Oct 12, 2001 115 $1,068 -49% 3 $356   $739,583 21

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
May 28, 2001 29 $30,122   11 $2,738   $123,577 4

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
May 25, 2001 38 $147,506   11 $13,410   $147,506 1
Jun 1, 2001 35 $111,504 -24% 19 $5,869   $259,010 2
Jun 8, 2001 45 $70,135 -37% 23 $3,049   $329,145 3
Jun 15, 2001 44 $75,735 +8% 25 $3,029   $404,880 4
Jun 22, 2001 51 $50,911 -33% 18 $2,828   $455,791 5
Jun 29, 2001 57 $40,518 -20% 15 $2,701   $496,309 6
Jul 6, 2001 68 $27,273 -33% 13 $2,098   $523,582 7
Jul 13, 2001 76 $15,314 -44% 12 $1,276   $538,896 8
Jul 20, 2001 57 $40,678 +166% 28 $1,453   $579,574 9
Jul 27, 2001 53 $45,627 +12% 26 $1,755   $625,201 10
Aug 3, 2001 63 $24,691 -46% 17 $1,452   $649,892 11
Aug 10, 2001 68 $21,627 -12% 11 $1,966   $671,519 12
Aug 17, 2001 68 $21,583 n/c 13 $1,660   $693,102 13
Aug 24, 2001 80 $12,172 -44% 8 $1,522   $705,274 14
Aug 31, 2001 92 $7,031 -42% 6 $1,172   $712,305 15
Sep 7, 2001 93 $6,284 -11% 3 $2,095   $718,589 16
Sep 14, 2001 93 $7,686 +22% 6 $1,281   $726,275 17
Sep 21, 2001 105 $5,052 -34% 5 $1,010   $731,327 18
Sep 28, 2001 106 $3,580 -29% 4 $895   $734,907 19
Oct 5, 2001 103 $3,608 +1% 4 $902   $738,515 20

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 10,901-11,000) 10,924 $1,043,748
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 9,801-9,900) 9,873 $1,043,748
All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 6,001-6,100) 6,066 $1,043,748
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 9,101-9,200) 9,109 $1,043,748
All Time International Box Office for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 992 $1,043,748
All Time International Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 2,801-2,900) 2,896 $1,043,748
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,301-2,400) 2,398 $1,043,748
All Time International Box Office for Focus Features Movies (Rank 101-200) 133 $1,043,748

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 13,501-13,600) 13,581 $1,790,840
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 12,301-12,400) 12,337 $1,790,840
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 7,301-7,400) 7,387 $1,790,840
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 11,601-11,700) 11,636 $1,790,840
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,395 $1,790,840
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,525 $1,790,840
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,583 $1,790,840
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Focus Features Movies (Rank 101-200) 163 $1,790,840

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.

Lead Ensemble Members

Christina Ricci Suzie
Cate Blanchett Lola
John Turturro Dante Dominio
Johnny Depp Cesar

Supporting Cast

Harry Dean Stanton Felix Perlman
Oleg Yankovsky Suzie's Father
Claudia Lander-Duke Young Suzie
Danny Scheinman Man in Suit
Anna Tzelniker Mother of Man in Suit
Barry Davis Man in Village
Thom Osborn Man in Village
Frank Chersky Man in Village
Daniel Hart Man in Village
Peter Majer Man in Village
Hana Maria Pravda Grandmother
Ayala Meir Child
Abraham Hassan Child
Lloyd Martin Child
Uri Meir Child
Sophie Richman Child
Theo Wishart Child
Michael Mount Boy in Cart
Danny Richman Man in Cart
Victor Sobtchak Man at Port
Sue Cleaver Red Cross Woman
Clifford Barry English Port Official
Paul Clayton Second Official
Diana Hoddinott Foster Mother
Richard Albrecht Foster Father
Ornella Bryant Playground Bully
Sam Friend Playground Bully
Isabella Melling Playground Bully
Alan David Welsh Teacher
Imogen Claire Audition Mistress
Miriam Karlin Madame Goldstein
Consuelo De Haviland Party Hostess
George Yiasoumi Reporter
Pablo Veron Dancing Romany
Hugues Dalmagro Romany Brother
Cedric Gary Romany Brother
Saifi Ghoul Romany Boy
Manfred Andrae German Officer
Ahmet Zirek Father of Boy
Don Fellows Joe
Joyce Springer Refugee Worker
Cyril Shaps Older Man in Sweatshop
Anna Korwin Woman in Sweatshop
Mark Ivanir Man in Sweatshop
Alfred Hoffman Man in Sweatshop
Bernard Spear Man in Sweatshop
Damien Puckler Studio Assistant
David Baxt Studio Lawyer
Katherine Hogarth Father's New Wife
Patrick Clarke Son
Bridget Clarke Daughter
Chris Gillespie Nurse

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

Production and Technical Credits

Sally Potter Director
Christopher Sheppard Producer
Tim Bevan Executive Producer
Eric Fellner Executive Producer
Simona Benzakein Co-Producer
Sacha Vierny Director of Photography
Carlos Conti Production Designer
Herve Schneid Editor
Lindy Hemming Costume Designer
Linda Bruce Line Producer
Osvaldo Golijav Original Score by
Chris Newman Assistant Director
Jerome Borenstein Assistant Director
Lauren Ott Art Director
Ben Scott Art Director
Philippe Turlure Set Decorator
Maggie Gray Set Decorator
Mike Valentine Underwater Photography
David Crossman Costume Supervisor
Jean-Paul Mugel Production Sound Mixer
Robin O'Donoghue Re-recording Mixer
Dominic Lester Re-recording Mixer
Eddy Joseph Supervising Sound Editor
Nick Lowe Dialogue Editor
Andy Glen Music Editor
Morag Ross Make up
Nathalie Tissier Chief Makeup
Jan Archibald Hairstylist
Beya Gasmi Hairstylist
Sally Potter Screenwriter

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


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Metrics

Opening Weekend:$93,455 (12.5% of total gross)
Legs:7.99 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:41.7% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:11 opening theaters/28 max. theaters, 9.6 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $1,422,906

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 9,401-9,500) 9,500 $747,092
All Time International Box Office (Rank 10,901-11,000) 10,924 $1,043,748
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 13,501-13,600) 13,581 $1,790,840
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,023 $747,092
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,401-3,500) 3,461 $747,092
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,301-2,400) 2,398 $1,043,748
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,583 $1,790,840

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


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: May 25th, 2001 (Wide) by Focus Features
MPAA Rating: R for sexuality
Running Time: 100 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Historical Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Working Title Films
Production Countries: United Kingdom

Lead Ensemble Members

Christina Ricci Suzie
Cate Blanchett Lola
John Turturro Dante Dominio
Johnny Depp Cesar

Supporting Cast

Harry Dean Stanton Felix Perlman
Oleg Yankovsky Suzie's Father
Claudia Lander-Duke Young Suzie
Danny Scheinman Man in Suit
Anna Tzelniker Mother of Man in Suit
Barry Davis Man in Village
Thom Osborn Man in Village
Frank Chersky Man in Village
Daniel Hart Man in Village
Peter Majer Man in Village
Hana Maria Pravda Grandmother
Ayala Meir Child
Abraham Hassan Child
Lloyd Martin Child
Uri Meir Child
Sophie Richman Child
Theo Wishart Child
Michael Mount Boy in Cart
Danny Richman Man in Cart
Victor Sobtchak Man at Port
Sue Cleaver Red Cross Woman
Clifford Barry English Port Official
Paul Clayton Second Official
Diana Hoddinott Foster Mother
Richard Albrecht Foster Father
Ornella Bryant Playground Bully
Sam Friend Playground Bully
Isabella Melling Playground Bully
Alan David Welsh Teacher
Imogen Claire Audition Mistress
Miriam Karlin Madame Goldstein
Consuelo De Haviland Party Hostess
George Yiasoumi Reporter
Pablo Veron Dancing Romany
Hugues Dalmagro Romany Brother
Cedric Gary Romany Brother
Saifi Ghoul Romany Boy
Manfred Andrae German Officer
Ahmet Zirek Father of Boy
Don Fellows Joe
Joyce Springer Refugee Worker
Cyril Shaps Older Man in Sweatshop
Anna Korwin Woman in Sweatshop
Mark Ivanir Man in Sweatshop
Alfred Hoffman Man in Sweatshop
Bernard Spear Man in Sweatshop
Damien Puckler Studio Assistant
David Baxt Studio Lawyer
Katherine Hogarth Father's New Wife
Patrick Clarke Son
Bridget Clarke Daughter
Chris Gillespie Nurse

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

Production and Technical Credits

Sally Potter Director
Christopher Sheppard Producer
Tim Bevan Executive Producer
Eric Fellner Executive Producer
Simona Benzakein Co-Producer
Sacha Vierny Director of Photography
Carlos Conti Production Designer
Herve Schneid Editor
Lindy Hemming Costume Designer
Linda Bruce Line Producer
Osvaldo Golijav Original Score by
Chris Newman Assistant Director
Jerome Borenstein Assistant Director
Lauren Ott Art Director
Ben Scott Art Director
Philippe Turlure Set Decorator
Maggie Gray Set Decorator
Mike Valentine Underwater Photography
David Crossman Costume Supervisor
Jean-Paul Mugel Production Sound Mixer
Robin O'Donoghue Re-recording Mixer
Dominic Lester Re-recording Mixer
Eddy Joseph Supervising Sound Editor
Nick Lowe Dialogue Editor
Andy Glen Music Editor
Morag Ross Make up
Nathalie Tissier Chief Makeup
Jan Archibald Hairstylist
Beya Gasmi Hairstylist
Sally Potter Screenwriter

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 9,401-9,500) 9,500 $747,092
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 8,501-8,600) 8,555 $1,422,906
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 8,501-8,600) 8,588 $747,092
Top 2001 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 208 $747,092
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,023 $747,092
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,775 $1,422,906
Top 2001 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office 65 $747,092
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 4,901-5,000) 4,935 $747,092
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 8,501-8,600) 8,509 $747,092
All Time Domestic Box Office for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,134 $747,092
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 2,501-2,600) 2,513 $747,092
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,401-3,500) 3,461 $747,092
All Time Domestic Box Office for Focus Features Movies (Rank 101-200) 161 $747,092

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
May 25, 2001 38 $93,455   11 $8,496   $93,455 1
Jun 1, 2001 33 $79,458 -15% 19 $4,182   $226,964 2
Jun 8, 2001 43 $46,097 -42% 23 $2,004   $305,107 3
Jun 15, 2001 42 $48,155 +4% 25 $1,926   $377,300 4
Jun 22, 2001 55 $33,474 -30% 18 $1,860   $438,354 5
Jun 29, 2001 56 $23,905 -29% 15 $1,594   $479,696 6
Jul 6, 2001 67 $19,755 -17% 13 $1,520   $516,064 7
Jul 13, 2001 75 $9,858 -50% 12 $822   $533,440 8
Jul 20, 2001 57 $25,140 +155% 28 $898   $564,036 9
Jul 27, 2001 57 $28,305 +13% 26 $1,089   $607,879 10
Aug 3, 2001 61 $14,933 -47% 17 $878   $640,134 11
Aug 10, 2001 74 $12,583 -16% 11 $1,144   $662,475 12
Aug 17, 2001 72 $14,094 +12% 13 $1,084   $685,613 13
Aug 24, 2001 82 $8,254 -41% 8 $1,032   $701,356 14
Aug 31, 2001 95 $5,235 -37% 6 $873   $710,509 15
Sep 7, 2001 95 $5,143 -2% 3 $1,714   $717,448 16
Sep 14, 2001 91 $4,980 -3% 6 $830   $723,569 17
Sep 21, 2001 101 $4,099 -18% 5 $820   $730,374 18
Sep 28, 2001 110 $2,233 -46% 4 $558   $733,560 19
Oct 5, 2001 107 $2,102 -6% 4 $526   $737,009 20
Oct 12, 2001 115 $1,068 -49% 3 $356   $739,583 21

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
May 28, 2001 29 $30,122   11 $2,738   $123,577 4

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
May 25, 2001 38 $147,506   11 $13,410   $147,506 1
Jun 1, 2001 35 $111,504 -24% 19 $5,869   $259,010 2
Jun 8, 2001 45 $70,135 -37% 23 $3,049   $329,145 3
Jun 15, 2001 44 $75,735 +8% 25 $3,029   $404,880 4
Jun 22, 2001 51 $50,911 -33% 18 $2,828   $455,791 5
Jun 29, 2001 57 $40,518 -20% 15 $2,701   $496,309 6
Jul 6, 2001 68 $27,273 -33% 13 $2,098   $523,582 7
Jul 13, 2001 76 $15,314 -44% 12 $1,276   $538,896 8
Jul 20, 2001 57 $40,678 +166% 28 $1,453   $579,574 9
Jul 27, 2001 53 $45,627 +12% 26 $1,755   $625,201 10
Aug 3, 2001 63 $24,691 -46% 17 $1,452   $649,892 11
Aug 10, 2001 68 $21,627 -12% 11 $1,966   $671,519 12
Aug 17, 2001 68 $21,583 n/c 13 $1,660   $693,102 13
Aug 24, 2001 80 $12,172 -44% 8 $1,522   $705,274 14
Aug 31, 2001 92 $7,031 -42% 6 $1,172   $712,305 15
Sep 7, 2001 93 $6,284 -11% 3 $2,095   $718,589 16
Sep 14, 2001 93 $7,686 +22% 6 $1,281   $726,275 17
Sep 21, 2001 105 $5,052 -34% 5 $1,010   $731,327 18
Sep 28, 2001 106 $3,580 -29% 4 $895   $734,907 19
Oct 5, 2001 103 $3,608 +1% 4 $902   $738,515 20

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 10,901-11,000) 10,924 $1,043,748
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 9,801-9,900) 9,873 $1,043,748
All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 6,001-6,100) 6,066 $1,043,748
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 9,101-9,200) 9,109 $1,043,748
All Time International Box Office for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 992 $1,043,748
All Time International Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 2,801-2,900) 2,896 $1,043,748
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,301-2,400) 2,398 $1,043,748
All Time International Box Office for Focus Features Movies (Rank 101-200) 133 $1,043,748

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 13,501-13,600) 13,581 $1,790,840
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 12,301-12,400) 12,337 $1,790,840
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 7,301-7,400) 7,387 $1,790,840
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 11,601-11,700) 11,636 $1,790,840
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,395 $1,790,840
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,525 $1,790,840
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,583 $1,790,840
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Focus Features Movies (Rank 101-200) 163 $1,790,840

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.