My Friend Dahmer (2017)

My Friend Dahmer
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $1,361,611Details
International Box Office $119,600Details
Worldwide Box Office $1,481,211
Further financial details...

Synopsis

Jeffrey Dahmer murdered 17 men and boys in the American Midwest, becoming one of history’s most infamous serial killers. This is the story before that story. Jeff is an awkward teenager struggling to make it through high school with a family life in ruins. His bizarre behavior at school attracts unexpected friends, a group of band-nerds who form The Dahmer Fan Club, headed by Derf Backderf. But as they near graduation, Jeff’s depravity continues to take hold, and he spirals further out of control.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$35,545 (2.6% of total gross)
Legs:7.24 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:91.9% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:4 opening theaters/110 max. theaters, 4.1 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $1,635,143

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: November 3rd, 2017 (Limited) by FilmRise
International Releases: June 1st, 2018 (Wide) (Australia)
June 1st, 2018 (Limited) (United Kingdom)
Video Release: April 10th, 2018 by FilmRise
MPAA Rating: R for disturbing images, language, teen drug use, drinking and sexual content, and for brief nudity.
(Rating bulletin 2496 (Cert #51262), 10/4/2017)
Running Time: 107 minutes
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Keywords: Serial Killer, Biography, 1970s, Coming of Age, Bullies, Epilogue
Source:Based on Factual Book/Article
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Dramatization
Production/Financing Companies: Ibid Filmworks, Aperture Entertainment, FilmRise, Novofam Productions, Strange Cavern, Attic Light Films, Section Perspective
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 3, 2017 48 $35,545   4 $8,886   $35,545 1
Nov 10, 2017 31 $188,034 +429% 45 $4,179   $241,241 2
Nov 17, 2017 24 $162,799 -13% 75 $2,171   $483,474 3
Nov 24, 2017 24 $141,319 -13% 75 $1,884   $728,432 4
Dec 1, 2017 22 $133,113 -6% 90 $1,479   $932,407 5
Dec 8, 2017 25 $129,703 -3% 110 $1,179   $1,129,034 6
Dec 15, 2017 29 $42,406 -67% 40 $1,060   $1,248,693 7
Dec 22, 2017 53 $1,048 -98% 3 $349   $1,289,700 8
Dec 29, 2017 57 $3,386 +223% 2 $1,693   $1,296,639 9
Jan 5, 2018 56 $6,186 +83% 2 $3,093   $1,306,946 10
Jan 12, 2018 52 $9,652 +56% 2 $4,826   $1,319,223 11
Jan 19, 2018 57 $7,311 -24% 2 $3,656   $1,329,652 12
Jan 26, 2018 69 $4,068 -44% 1 $4,068   $1,340,639 13
Feb 2, 2018 66 $3,012 -26% 1 $3,012   $1,345,916 14
Feb 9, 2018 74 $1,138 -62% 1 $1,138   $1,353,774 15
Feb 23, 2018 88 $473   1 $473   $1,355,664 17

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 3, 2017 47 $53,207   4 $13,302   $53,207 1
Nov 10, 2017 31 $267,468 +403% 45 $5,944   $320,675 2
Nov 17, 2017 27 $266,438 n/c 75 $3,553   $587,113 3
Nov 24, 2017 22 $212,181 -20% 75 $2,829   $799,294 4
Dec 1, 2017 22 $199,769 -6% 90 $2,220   $999,331 5
Dec 8, 2017 24 $202,633 +1% 110 $1,842   $1,201,696 6
Dec 15, 2017 31 $86,956 -57% 40 $2,174   $1,284,061 7
Dec 22, 2017 61 $4,601 -95% 3 $1,534   $1,293,253 8
Dec 29, 2017 58 $7,507 +63% 2 $3,754   $1,300,760 9
Jan 5, 2018 59 $8,811 +17% 2 $4,406   $1,309,571 10
Jan 12, 2018 55 $12,770 +45% 2 $6,385   $1,322,341 11
Jan 19, 2018 56 $14,230 +11% 2 $7,115   $1,336,571 12
Jan 26, 2018 66 $6,333 -55% 1 $6,333   $1,342,904 13
Feb 2, 2018 64 $6,436 +2% 2 $3,218   $1,352,636 14
Feb 9, 2018 76 $1,176 -82% 1 $1,176   $1,353,812 15
Feb 16, 2018 80 $1,379 +17% 1 $1,379   $1,355,191 16
Feb 23, 2018 89 $473 -66% 1 $473   $1,361,611 17

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Australia 6/1/2018 $8,810 2 2 8 $26,228 6/25/2018
United Kingdom 6/1/2018 $50,681 0 0 0 $50,681 6/7/2018
 
Rest of World $42,691
 
International Total$119,600 6/25/2018

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


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

Ross Lynch Jeffrey Dahmer
Anne Heche Joyce Dahmer
Alex Wolff Derf Backderf
Vincent Kartheiser Dr Matthews

Supporting Cast

Dallas Roberts Lionel Dahmer
Tommy Nelson Neil
Harrison Holzer Mike
Adam Kroloff Mr Burlman
Miles Robbins Lloyd Figg
Zac Brown* Freshman Boy
Lily Kozub Freshman Girl

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

Production and Technical Credits

Marc Meyers Director
Marc Meyers Screenwriter
Derf Backderf Story based on the graphic novel of the same name by
Marc Meyers Producer
Jody Girgenti Producer
Adam Goldworm Producer
Michael Merlob Producer
Milan Chakraborty Producer
Mike Novogratz Executive Producer
Giorgio Angelini Executive Producer

Home Market Releases for April 10th, 2018

April 10th, 2018

Phantom Thread

The last box office hit of 2017, The Greatest Showman, hits the home market this week. There are also a couple of Awards Season contenders, but for the most part, it is another slow week. Phantom Thread on Blu-ray is the clear Pick of the Week winner. Meanwhile, Molly’s Game on Blu-ray Combo Pack is the only real competition. More...

Theater Averages: Tonya Skates its Way to $66,039

December 12th, 2017

I, Tonya

There was another Oscar contender on top of the theater average chart this weekend, as I, Tonya earned an average of $66,039 in four theaters. Call Me by Your Name was the next best film with an average of $31,761 in nine theaters. The film isn’t expanding as fast as one would expect, given its theater average, but this could be because the studio doesn’t think it has mainstream appeal. The Shape of Water was close behind with an average of $27,843 in 41 theaters and it has already earned some measure of mainstream success. The final film in the $10,000 club was Darkest Hour with an average of $13,989 in 53 theaters. More...

Theater Averages: Lady Bird is the Picture of Health earning $91,109

November 8th, 2017

Lady Bird

A yearly record was broken this past weekend, as Lady Bird had the best theater average of the year so far with an average of $91,109 in four theaters. This tops the previous yearly record of $84,315 by The Big Sick. It wasn’t the only monster hit on the theater average chart this week. Thor: Ragnarok earned an average of $30,085 in just over 4,000 theaters. There were also two other films that just managed to earn a spot in the $10,000 club, 1945 and Last Flag Flying, which earned averages of $10,317 in two theaters and $10,140 in four theaters respectively.

More...

Weekend Estimates: Thor Ragna-roks the Box Office

November 5th, 2017

Thor: Ragnarok

Thor: Ragnarok continues a remarkable record for the Marvel Cinematic Universe this weekend by posting a $121 million opening weekend, according to Disney’s Sunday morning estimate. That’s a significant increase from the $85.7 million of Thor: Dark World, and means that each sub-franchise based on an individual character has had increasing open box office from film to film: Iron Man’s openings went from $102 million, to $128 million, to $174 million; Captain America went $65 million, $95 million, $179 million; and now Thor has gone $65 million, $86 million, and $121 million. More...

Limited and VOD Releases: Will Princess Cyd be Visited by Lady Luck?

November 3rd, 2017

Princess Cyd

A few films on this week’s list were earning some pre-release buzz. Sadly, LBJ and Last Flag Flying missed expectations with critics, so they could struggle at the box office. On the other hand, Lady Bird is earning 100% positive reviews, while Princess Cyd’s reviews are not that far behind, so perhaps they will succeed where the others fail. More...


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Synopsis

Jeffrey Dahmer murdered 17 men and boys in the American Midwest, becoming one of history’s most infamous serial killers. This is the story before that story. Jeff is an awkward teenager struggling to make it through high school with a family life in ruins. His bizarre behavior at school attracts unexpected friends, a group of band-nerds who form The Dahmer Fan Club, headed by Derf Backderf. But as they near graduation, Jeff’s depravity continues to take hold, and he spirals further out of control.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$35,545 (2.6% of total gross)
Legs:7.24 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:91.9% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:4 opening theaters/110 max. theaters, 4.1 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $1,635,143

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists


Watch Now On

Amazon VOD:Amazon VOD, Amazon VOD
iTunes:iTunes
Google Play:Google Play
Vudu:Vudu

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: November 3rd, 2017 (Limited) by FilmRise
International Releases: June 1st, 2018 (Wide) (Australia)
June 1st, 2018 (Limited) (United Kingdom)
Video Release: April 10th, 2018 by FilmRise
MPAA Rating: R for disturbing images, language, teen drug use, drinking and sexual content, and for brief nudity.
(Rating bulletin 2496 (Cert #51262), 10/4/2017)
Running Time: 107 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Serial Killer, Biography, 1970s, Coming of Age, Bullies, Epilogue
Source:Based on Factual Book/Article
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Dramatization
Production/Financing Companies: Ibid Filmworks, Aperture Entertainment, FilmRise, Novofam Productions, Strange Cavern, Attic Light Films, Section Perspective
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Leading Cast

Ross Lynch Jeffrey Dahmer
Anne Heche Joyce Dahmer
Alex Wolff Derf Backderf
Vincent Kartheiser Dr Matthews

Supporting Cast

Dallas Roberts Lionel Dahmer
Tommy Nelson Neil
Harrison Holzer Mike
Adam Kroloff Mr Burlman
Miles Robbins Lloyd Figg
Zac Brown* Freshman Boy
Lily Kozub Freshman Girl

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

Production and Technical Credits

Marc Meyers Director
Marc Meyers Screenwriter
Derf Backderf Story based on the graphic novel of the same name by
Marc Meyers Producer
Jody Girgenti Producer
Adam Goldworm Producer
Michael Merlob Producer
Milan Chakraborty Producer
Mike Novogratz Executive Producer
Giorgio Angelini Executive Producer

Home Market Releases for April 10th, 2018

April 10th, 2018

Phantom Thread

The last box office hit of 2017, The Greatest Showman, hits the home market this week. There are also a couple of Awards Season contenders, but for the most part, it is another slow week. Phantom Thread on Blu-ray is the clear Pick of the Week winner. Meanwhile, Molly’s Game on Blu-ray Combo Pack is the only real competition. More...

Theater Averages: Tonya Skates its Way to $66,039

December 12th, 2017

I, Tonya

There was another Oscar contender on top of the theater average chart this weekend, as I, Tonya earned an average of $66,039 in four theaters. Call Me by Your Name was the next best film with an average of $31,761 in nine theaters. The film isn’t expanding as fast as one would expect, given its theater average, but this could be because the studio doesn’t think it has mainstream appeal. The Shape of Water was close behind with an average of $27,843 in 41 theaters and it has already earned some measure of mainstream success. The final film in the $10,000 club was Darkest Hour with an average of $13,989 in 53 theaters. More...

Theater Averages: Lady Bird is the Picture of Health earning $91,109

November 8th, 2017

Lady Bird

A yearly record was broken this past weekend, as Lady Bird had the best theater average of the year so far with an average of $91,109 in four theaters. This tops the previous yearly record of $84,315 by The Big Sick. It wasn’t the only monster hit on the theater average chart this week. Thor: Ragnarok earned an average of $30,085 in just over 4,000 theaters. There were also two other films that just managed to earn a spot in the $10,000 club, 1945 and Last Flag Flying, which earned averages of $10,317 in two theaters and $10,140 in four theaters respectively.

More...

Weekend Estimates: Thor Ragna-roks the Box Office

November 5th, 2017

Thor: Ragnarok

Thor: Ragnarok continues a remarkable record for the Marvel Cinematic Universe this weekend by posting a $121 million opening weekend, according to Disney’s Sunday morning estimate. That’s a significant increase from the $85.7 million of Thor: Dark World, and means that each sub-franchise based on an individual character has had increasing open box office from film to film: Iron Man’s openings went from $102 million, to $128 million, to $174 million; Captain America went $65 million, $95 million, $179 million; and now Thor has gone $65 million, $86 million, and $121 million. More...

Limited and VOD Releases: Will Princess Cyd be Visited by Lady Luck?

November 3rd, 2017

Princess Cyd

A few films on this week’s list were earning some pre-release buzz. Sadly, LBJ and Last Flag Flying missed expectations with critics, so they could struggle at the box office. On the other hand, Lady Bird is earning 100% positive reviews, while Princess Cyd’s reviews are not that far behind, so perhaps they will succeed where the others fail. More...

Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 3, 2017 48 $35,545   4 $8,886   $35,545 1
Nov 10, 2017 31 $188,034 +429% 45 $4,179   $241,241 2
Nov 17, 2017 24 $162,799 -13% 75 $2,171   $483,474 3
Nov 24, 2017 24 $141,319 -13% 75 $1,884   $728,432 4
Dec 1, 2017 22 $133,113 -6% 90 $1,479   $932,407 5
Dec 8, 2017 25 $129,703 -3% 110 $1,179   $1,129,034 6
Dec 15, 2017 29 $42,406 -67% 40 $1,060   $1,248,693 7
Dec 22, 2017 53 $1,048 -98% 3 $349   $1,289,700 8
Dec 29, 2017 57 $3,386 +223% 2 $1,693   $1,296,639 9
Jan 5, 2018 56 $6,186 +83% 2 $3,093   $1,306,946 10
Jan 12, 2018 52 $9,652 +56% 2 $4,826   $1,319,223 11
Jan 19, 2018 57 $7,311 -24% 2 $3,656   $1,329,652 12
Jan 26, 2018 69 $4,068 -44% 1 $4,068   $1,340,639 13
Feb 2, 2018 66 $3,012 -26% 1 $3,012   $1,345,916 14
Feb 9, 2018 74 $1,138 -62% 1 $1,138   $1,353,774 15
Feb 23, 2018 88 $473   1 $473   $1,355,664 17

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 3, 2017 47 $53,207   4 $13,302   $53,207 1
Nov 10, 2017 31 $267,468 +403% 45 $5,944   $320,675 2
Nov 17, 2017 27 $266,438 n/c 75 $3,553   $587,113 3
Nov 24, 2017 22 $212,181 -20% 75 $2,829   $799,294 4
Dec 1, 2017 22 $199,769 -6% 90 $2,220   $999,331 5
Dec 8, 2017 24 $202,633 +1% 110 $1,842   $1,201,696 6
Dec 15, 2017 31 $86,956 -57% 40 $2,174   $1,284,061 7
Dec 22, 2017 61 $4,601 -95% 3 $1,534   $1,293,253 8
Dec 29, 2017 58 $7,507 +63% 2 $3,754   $1,300,760 9
Jan 5, 2018 59 $8,811 +17% 2 $4,406   $1,309,571 10
Jan 12, 2018 55 $12,770 +45% 2 $6,385   $1,322,341 11
Jan 19, 2018 56 $14,230 +11% 2 $7,115   $1,336,571 12
Jan 26, 2018 66 $6,333 -55% 1 $6,333   $1,342,904 13
Feb 2, 2018 64 $6,436 +2% 2 $3,218   $1,352,636 14
Feb 9, 2018 76 $1,176 -82% 1 $1,176   $1,353,812 15
Feb 16, 2018 80 $1,379 +17% 1 $1,379   $1,355,191 16
Feb 23, 2018 89 $473 -66% 1 $473   $1,361,611 17

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Australia 6/1/2018 $8,810 2 2 8 $26,228 6/25/2018
United Kingdom 6/1/2018 $50,681 0 0 0 $50,681 6/7/2018
 
Rest of World $42,691
 
International Total$119,600 6/25/2018

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


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.