The Man Who Wasn't There (2001)

Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $7,494,849Details
International Box Office $14,000,000Details
Worldwide Box Office $21,494,849
Home Market Performance
Est. Domestic Blu-ray Sales $180,016 Details
Total Est. Domestic Video Sales $180,016
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Metrics

Opening Weekend:$664,404 (8.9% of total gross)
Legs:7.38 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:34.9% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:39 opening theaters/259 max. theaters, 8.7 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $14,248,918

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 5,801-5,900) 5,889 $7,494,849
All Time International Box Office (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,171 $14,000,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 5,201-5,300) 5,245 $21,494,849
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 301-400) 351 $7,494,849
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,038 $7,494,849
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,141 $14,000,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,570 $21,494,849

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: October 31st, 2001 (Limited) by USA Films
International Releases: December 26th, 2001 (Wide) (Australia)
Video Release: September 8th, 2015 by Universal Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R for a scene of violence
Running Time: 117 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Eight Legged Freaks
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Keywords: Film Noir, Crime Drama, Retro Black and White, Voiceover/Narration, 1940s, Set in California, Relationships Gone Wrong, Infidelity, Blackmail, Life in a Small Town, White Collar Crime, Killing in Self Defence, Suicide, Pregnant Women, In-Laws / Future In-Laws, Death Row, Lawyers
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Historical Fiction
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Top 2001 Theater Average 59 $17,036 Nov 2, 2001 5

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 5,801-5,900) 5,889 $7,494,849
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 5,401-5,500) 5,488 $14,248,918
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 5,101-5,200) 5,128 $7,494,849
Top 2001 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 134 $7,494,849
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 301-400) 351 $7,494,849
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 201-300) 295 $14,248,918
Top 2001 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office 11 $7,494,849
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 2,901-3,000) 2,989 $7,494,849
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 5,201-5,300) 5,232 $7,494,849
All Time Domestic Box Office for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 601-700) 639 $7,494,849
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,198 $7,494,849
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,038 $7,494,849
All Time Domestic Box Office for USA Films Movies 8 $7,494,849

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 2, 2001 19 $664,404   39 $17,036   $683,947 1
Nov 9, 2001 14 $1,015,856 +53% 169 $6,011   $1,935,810 2
Nov 16, 2001 13 $893,669 -12% 250 $3,575   $3,184,764 3
Nov 23, 2001 15 $954,389 +7% 246 $3,880   $4,593,619 4
Nov 30, 2001 16 $596,865 -37% 247 $2,416   $5,434,557 5
Dec 7, 2001 17 $340,502 -43% 259 $1,315   $5,969,582 6
Dec 14, 2001 19 $225,257 -34% 230 $979   $6,330,513 7
Dec 21, 2001 21 $167,989 -25% 143 $1,175   $6,690,000 8
Dec 28, 2001 33 $92,882 -45% 81 $1,147   $6,860,825 9
Jan 4, 2002 31 $83,864 -10% 92 $912   $6,971,906 10
Jan 11, 2002 32 $93,779 +12% 134 $700   $7,106,463 11
Jan 18, 2002 39 $70,562 -25% 107 $659   $7,245,229 12
Jan 25, 2002 48 $46,497 -34% 60 $775   $7,319,414 13
Feb 1, 2002 52 $31,205 -33% 55 $567   $7,370,096 14
Feb 8, 2002 54 $23,984 -23% 51 $470   $7,408,031 15
Feb 15, 2002 52 $40,382 +68% 44 $918   $7,459,302 16
Feb 22, 2002 56 $23,547 -42% 53 $444   $7,494,849 17

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 2, 2001 17 $900,411   39 $23,087   $919,954 2
Nov 9, 2001 14 $1,371,141 +52% 169 $8,113   $2,291,095 3
Nov 16, 2001 12 $1,348,135 -2% 250 $5,393   $3,639,230 4
Nov 23, 2001 15 $1,198,462 -11% 246 $4,872   $4,837,692 5
Nov 30, 2001 16 $791,388 -34% 247 $3,204   $5,629,080 6
Dec 7, 2001 16 $476,176 -40% 259 $1,839   $6,105,256 7
Dec 14, 2001 16 $416,755 -12% 230 $1,812   $6,522,011 8
Dec 21, 2001 24 $245,932 -41% 143 $1,720   $6,767,943 9
Dec 28, 2001 32 $120,099 -51% 81 $1,483   $6,888,042 10
Jan 4, 2002 29 $124,642 +4% 92 $1,355   $7,012,684 11
Jan 11, 2002 32 $161,983 +30% 134 $1,209   $7,174,667 12
Jan 18, 2002 40 $98,250 -39% 107 $918   $7,272,917 13
Jan 25, 2002 48 $65,974 -33% 60 $1,100   $7,338,891 14
Feb 1, 2002 52 $45,156 -32% 55 $821   $7,384,047 15
Feb 8, 2002 55 $34,873 -23% 51 $684   $7,418,920 16
Feb 15, 2002 53 $52,382 +50% 44 $1,191   $7,471,302 17
Feb 22, 2002 62 $23,547 -55% 53 $444   $7,494,849 18

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date		 Opening
Weekend		 Opening
Weekend
Screens		 Maximum
Screens		 Theatrical
Engagements		 Total
Box Office		 Report
Date
Australia 12/26/2001 $0 0 3 3 $0
 
International Total$14,000,000

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,171 $14,000,000
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 3,401-3,500) 3,463 $14,000,000
Top 2001 Movies at the International Box Office 76 $14,000,000
All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,104 $14,000,000
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 3,401-3,500) 3,458 $14,000,000
All Time International Box Office for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 401-500) 409 $14,000,000
All Time International Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 801-900) 882 $14,000,000
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,141 $14,000,000
All Time International Box Office for USA Films Movies 3 $14,000,000

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 5,201-5,300) 5,245 $21,494,849
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 4,401-4,500) 4,452 $21,494,849
Top 2001 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 101-200) 112 $21,494,849
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 2,601-2,700) 2,671 $21,494,849
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 4,501-4,600) 4,543 $21,494,849
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 501-600) 548 $21,494,849
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,109 $21,494,849
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,570 $21,494,849
All Time Worldwide Box Office for USA Films Movies 8 $21,494,849

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Uncategorized

Katherine Borowitz Ann Nirdlinger
Christopher Kriesa Persky
Richard Jenkins Walter Abundas
Brian Haley Krebs
Scarlett Johansson Birdy Abundas
Billy Bob Thornton Ed Crane
Jack McGee Burns
Peter Schrum William Von Svenson, The Barber
Frances McDormand Doris Crane
Gregg Binkley The New Man
Jon Polito Creighton Tolliver
Adam Alexi-Malle Jacques Carcanogues
Abraham Benrubi Young Man
Tony Shalhoub Freddy Riedenschneider
Michael Badalucco Frank Raffo
Christopher McDonald Macadam Salesman
James Gandolfini Big Dave Brewster

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Production and Technical Credits

Joel Coen Director
Ethan Coen Producer
Ethan Coen Screenwriter
Joel Coen Screenwriter
Carter Burwell Composer

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Metrics

Opening Weekend:$664,404 (8.9% of total gross)
Legs:7.38 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:34.9% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:39 opening theaters/259 max. theaters, 8.7 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $14,248,918

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 5,801-5,900) 5,889 $7,494,849
All Time International Box Office (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,171 $14,000,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 5,201-5,300) 5,245 $21,494,849
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 301-400) 351 $7,494,849
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,038 $7,494,849
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,141 $14,000,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,570 $21,494,849

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: October 31st, 2001 (Limited) by USA Films
International Releases: December 26th, 2001 (Wide) (Australia)
Video Release: September 8th, 2015 by Universal Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R for a scene of violence
Running Time: 117 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Eight Legged Freaks
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Keywords: Film Noir, Crime Drama, Retro Black and White, Voiceover/Narration, 1940s, Set in California, Relationships Gone Wrong, Infidelity, Blackmail, Life in a Small Town, White Collar Crime, Killing in Self Defence, Suicide, Pregnant Women, In-Laws / Future In-Laws, Death Row, Lawyers
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Historical Fiction
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Top 2001 Theater Average 59 $17,036 Nov 2, 2001 5

Uncategorized

Katherine Borowitz Ann Nirdlinger
Christopher Kriesa Persky
Richard Jenkins Walter Abundas
Brian Haley Krebs
Scarlett Johansson Birdy Abundas
Billy Bob Thornton Ed Crane
Jack McGee Burns
Peter Schrum William Von Svenson, The Barber
Frances McDormand Doris Crane
Gregg Binkley The New Man
Jon Polito Creighton Tolliver
Adam Alexi-Malle Jacques Carcanogues
Abraham Benrubi Young Man
Tony Shalhoub Freddy Riedenschneider
Michael Badalucco Frank Raffo
Christopher McDonald Macadam Salesman
James Gandolfini Big Dave Brewster

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

Production and Technical Credits

Joel Coen Director
Ethan Coen Producer
Ethan Coen Screenwriter
Joel Coen Screenwriter
Carter Burwell Composer

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 5,801-5,900) 5,889 $7,494,849
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 5,401-5,500) 5,488 $14,248,918
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 5,101-5,200) 5,128 $7,494,849
Top 2001 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 134 $7,494,849
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 301-400) 351 $7,494,849
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 201-300) 295 $14,248,918
Top 2001 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office 11 $7,494,849
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 2,901-3,000) 2,989 $7,494,849
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 5,201-5,300) 5,232 $7,494,849
All Time Domestic Box Office for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 601-700) 639 $7,494,849
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,198 $7,494,849
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,038 $7,494,849
All Time Domestic Box Office for USA Films Movies 8 $7,494,849

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 2, 2001 19 $664,404   39 $17,036   $683,947 1
Nov 9, 2001 14 $1,015,856 +53% 169 $6,011   $1,935,810 2
Nov 16, 2001 13 $893,669 -12% 250 $3,575   $3,184,764 3
Nov 23, 2001 15 $954,389 +7% 246 $3,880   $4,593,619 4
Nov 30, 2001 16 $596,865 -37% 247 $2,416   $5,434,557 5
Dec 7, 2001 17 $340,502 -43% 259 $1,315   $5,969,582 6
Dec 14, 2001 19 $225,257 -34% 230 $979   $6,330,513 7
Dec 21, 2001 21 $167,989 -25% 143 $1,175   $6,690,000 8
Dec 28, 2001 33 $92,882 -45% 81 $1,147   $6,860,825 9
Jan 4, 2002 31 $83,864 -10% 92 $912   $6,971,906 10
Jan 11, 2002 32 $93,779 +12% 134 $700   $7,106,463 11
Jan 18, 2002 39 $70,562 -25% 107 $659   $7,245,229 12
Jan 25, 2002 48 $46,497 -34% 60 $775   $7,319,414 13
Feb 1, 2002 52 $31,205 -33% 55 $567   $7,370,096 14
Feb 8, 2002 54 $23,984 -23% 51 $470   $7,408,031 15
Feb 15, 2002 52 $40,382 +68% 44 $918   $7,459,302 16
Feb 22, 2002 56 $23,547 -42% 53 $444   $7,494,849 17

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 2, 2001 17 $900,411   39 $23,087   $919,954 2
Nov 9, 2001 14 $1,371,141 +52% 169 $8,113   $2,291,095 3
Nov 16, 2001 12 $1,348,135 -2% 250 $5,393   $3,639,230 4
Nov 23, 2001 15 $1,198,462 -11% 246 $4,872   $4,837,692 5
Nov 30, 2001 16 $791,388 -34% 247 $3,204   $5,629,080 6
Dec 7, 2001 16 $476,176 -40% 259 $1,839   $6,105,256 7
Dec 14, 2001 16 $416,755 -12% 230 $1,812   $6,522,011 8
Dec 21, 2001 24 $245,932 -41% 143 $1,720   $6,767,943 9
Dec 28, 2001 32 $120,099 -51% 81 $1,483   $6,888,042 10
Jan 4, 2002 29 $124,642 +4% 92 $1,355   $7,012,684 11
Jan 11, 2002 32 $161,983 +30% 134 $1,209   $7,174,667 12
Jan 18, 2002 40 $98,250 -39% 107 $918   $7,272,917 13
Jan 25, 2002 48 $65,974 -33% 60 $1,100   $7,338,891 14
Feb 1, 2002 52 $45,156 -32% 55 $821   $7,384,047 15
Feb 8, 2002 55 $34,873 -23% 51 $684   $7,418,920 16
Feb 15, 2002 53 $52,382 +50% 44 $1,191   $7,471,302 17
Feb 22, 2002 62 $23,547 -55% 53 $444   $7,494,849 18

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date		 Opening
Weekend		 Opening
Weekend
Screens		 Maximum
Screens		 Theatrical
Engagements		 Total
Box Office		 Report
Date
Australia 12/26/2001 $0 0 3 3 $0
 
International Total$14,000,000

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,171 $14,000,000
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 3,401-3,500) 3,463 $14,000,000
Top 2001 Movies at the International Box Office 76 $14,000,000
All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,104 $14,000,000
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 3,401-3,500) 3,458 $14,000,000
All Time International Box Office for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 401-500) 409 $14,000,000
All Time International Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 801-900) 882 $14,000,000
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,141 $14,000,000
All Time International Box Office for USA Films Movies 3 $14,000,000

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 5,201-5,300) 5,245 $21,494,849
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 4,401-4,500) 4,452 $21,494,849
Top 2001 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 101-200) 112 $21,494,849
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 2,601-2,700) 2,671 $21,494,849
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 4,501-4,600) 4,543 $21,494,849
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 501-600) 548 $21,494,849
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,109 $21,494,849
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,570 $21,494,849
All Time Worldwide Box Office for USA Films Movies 8 $21,494,849

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.