Riding in Cars with Boys (2001)

Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $29,781,453Details
Further financial details...

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$10,404,652 (34.9% of total gross)
Legs:2.86 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$47,000,000 (worldwide box office is 0.6 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,770 opening theaters/2,770 max. theaters, 4.3 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $56,721,557

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,001-3,100) 3,005 $29,781,453
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,301-4,400) 4,352 $29,781,453

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


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: October 19th, 2001 (Wide) by Sony Pictures
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for thematic elements, drug and sexual content
Comparisons: vs. Joy
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Keywords: Coming of Age, Teenage Mom, Coming-of-Age Drama, Single Parent, Relationships Gone Wrong, Dysfunctional Family, Addiction, 1960s, 1980s, Writing and Writers
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Dramatization
Production Countries: United States

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Halloween (All Movies, 3-Day) 122 $6,011,394 Oct 26, 2001 10
Halloween (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 109 $12,001,549 Oct 26, 2001 10

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,001-3,100) 3,005 $29,781,453
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 2,801-2,900) 2,864 $56,721,557
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 2,401-2,500) 2,443 $29,781,453
Top 2001 Movies at the Domestic Box Office 80 $29,781,453
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 101-200) 156 $29,781,453
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 2,501-2,600) 2,587 $29,781,453
All Time Domestic Box Office for Dramatization Movies (Rank 201-300) 217 $29,781,453
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 501-600) 511 $29,781,453
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,159 $29,781,453
All Time Domestic Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 401-500) 402 $29,781,453

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 19, 2001 2 $10,404,652   2,770 $3,756   $10,404,652 1
Oct 26, 2001 4 $6,011,394 -42% 2,770 $2,170   $19,102,783 2
Nov 2, 2001 6 $4,056,350 -33% 2,554 $1,588   $24,562,107 3
Nov 9, 2001 9 $2,105,466 -48% 2,182 $965   $27,771,372 4
Nov 16, 2001 16 $715,256 -66% 962 $744   $29,175,810 5
Nov 23, 2001 26 $208,786 -71% 267 $782   $29,601,298 6
Nov 30, 2001 35 $89,213 -57% 196 $455   $29,726,651 7
Dec 7, 2001 42 $41,606 -53% 114 $365   $29,781,453 8

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Oct 19, 2001 2 $3,625,000     2,770 $1,309   $3,625,000 1
Oct 20, 2001 2 $4,280,000 +18%   2,770 $1,545   $7,905,000 2
Oct 21, 2001 3 $2,410,000 -44%   2,770 $870   $10,404,652 3
Oct 22, 2001 2 $667,000 -72%   2,770 $241   $11,072,000 4
Oct 23, 2001 3 $774,000 +16%   2,770 $279   $11,845,000 5
Oct 24, 2001 2 $629,000 -19%   2,770 $227   $12,474,000 6
Oct 25, 2001 2 $617,000 -2%   2,770 $223   $13,091,000 7
Oct 26, 2001 3 $2,016,000 +227% -44% 2,770 $728   $15,110,000 8
Oct 27, 2001 3 $2,520,000 +25% -41% 2,770 $910   $17,630,000 9
Oct 28, 2001 4 $1,500,000 -40% -38% 2,770 $542   $19,100,000 10
Oct 29, 2001 5 $345,000 -77% -48% 2,770 $125   $19,448,000 11
Oct 30, 2001 4 $404,000 +17% -48% 2,770 $146   $19,852,000 12
Oct 31, 2001 7 $271,000 -33% -57% 2,770 $98   $20,123,000 13
Nov 1, 2001 4 $383,000 +41% -38% 2,770 $138   $20,506,000 14
Nov 2, 2001 6 $1,390,000 +263% -31% 2,554 $544   $21,900,000 15
Nov 3, 2001 6 $1,900,000 +37% -25% 2,554 $744   $23,800,000 16
Nov 4, 2001 6 $920,000 -52% -39% 2,554 $360   $24,560,000 17
Nov 5, 2001 7 $268,000 -71% -22% 2,554 $105   $24,830,000 18
Nov 6, 2001 6 $324,000 +21% -20% 2,554 $127   $25,155,000 19
Nov 7, 2001 7 $252,000 -22% -7% 2,554 $99   $25,406,000 20
Nov 8, 2001 7 $259,000 +3% -32% 2,554 $101   $25,666,000 21
Nov 9, 2001 9 $730,000 +182% -47% 2,182 $335   $26,390,000 22
Nov 10, 2001 9 $940,000 +29% -51% 2,182 $431   $27,330,000 23
Nov 11, 2001 9 $610,000 -35% -34% 2,182 $280   $27,770,000 24
Nov 12, 2001 9 $276,000 -55% +3% 2,182 $126   $28,048,000 25
Nov 13, 2001 10 $152,000 -45% -53% 2,182 $70   $28,199,000 26

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 19, 2001 2 $13,091,389   2,770 $4,726   $13,091,389 1
Oct 26, 2001 4 $7,414,368 -43% 2,770 $2,677   $20,505,757 2
Nov 2, 2001 6 $5,160,149 -30% 2,554 $2,020   $25,665,906 3
Nov 9, 2001 9 $2,794,648 -46% 2,182 $1,281   $28,460,554 4
Nov 16, 2001 16 $931,958 -67% 962 $969   $29,392,512 5
Nov 23, 2001 27 $244,926 -74% 267 $917   $29,637,438 6
Nov 30, 2001 38 $102,409 -58% 196 $522   $29,739,847 7
Dec 7, 2001 46 $41,606 -59% 114 $365   $29,781,453 8

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

Drew Barrymore Beverly D'Onofrio

Supporting Cast

Steve Zahn Ray Hasek
Brittany Murphy Fay Forrester
Adam Garcia Jason - age 20
Lorraine Bracco Mrs. Donofrio
James Woods Mr. Donofrio
Sara Gilbert Tina
Desmond Harrington Bobby
David Moscow Lizard
Maggie Gyllenhaal Amelia - age 20
Peter Facinelli Tommy Butcher
Marisa Ryan anet - age 19
Mika Boorem Beverly - age 11
Skye McCole Bartusiak Amelia - age 8
Logan Lerman Jason - age 8
Cody Arens Jason - age 6
Logan Arens Jason - age 3
Celine Marget Janet - age 8
Vincent Pastore Uncle Lou
Maryann Urbano Aunt Ann
Alissa Dean Townie Girl #1
Jessica Leshnower Townie Girl #2
Aleksia Landeau Jenny
Kristin Proctor Cindy
Temple Brooks Karen
Lauren Lake Karen's Friend
Jordan Gelber Kevin
Gabriel Carpenter Sky Barrister
Kevin Thoms Mark
Vincent De Paul Linebacker #1
Joseph Cassese Linebacker #2
Kevin O'Rourke Jail Ward
Susan Forristal Mrs. Forrester
John Bedford Lloyd Mr. Forrester
Paz de la Huerta 1st Phone Call Flirt
Olivia Morgan Scheck Janet - age 12
Dusty Rizzo Wedding Singer Tony
Gene Canfield Pete
Carl Capotorto Cop #1
Heather Hodder Donofrio Cousin
Sean Liotine Zippy
Tracy Reiner Nurse
Skye Arens Jason - age 1
Patrick Salerno Jason - age 2
Robert Salerno Jason - age 2
Samantha Reale Amelia - age 3
Wade Mylius Al
Samantha Lucier Amelia - age 6
Jon Korkes Counselor
Rosie Perez Shirley
Robert Greenhut Cop #2
Joseph M Cannizaro Jason - Newborn
Noah Hartwick Jason - Newborn
Briana Tilden Jason - Baby
Gaetano Lisi Sweeny's Owner
Michael Linstroth Dennis Forrester

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

Production and Technical Credits

Penny Marshall Director
James L. Brooks Producer
Julie Ansell Producer
Richard Sakai Producer
Sara Colleton Producer
Laurence Mark Producer
Morgan Upton Ward Screenwriter
Beverly Donofrio Based on the book by
Timothy M. Bourne Co-Producer
Amy Lemisch Co-Producer
Beverly Donofrio Co-Producer
Morgan Upton Ward Executive Producer
Bridget Johnson Co-Producer
Bill Groom Production Designer
Miroslav Ondříček Cinematographer
Richard Marks Editor
Lawrence Jordan Editor
Cynthia Flynt Costume Designer
Hans Zimmer Composer
Richard Patrick Assistant Director
Richard Baratta Unit Production Manager
Teresa Carriker-Thayer Art Director
T.J. O'Mara Sound Mixer
Jeffrey J. Haboush Re-recording Mixer
Bill W. Benton Re-recording Mixer
Dennis Drummond Supervising Sound Editor
John M. Chalfant Sound Effects Editor
Michael O'Farrell Sound Effects Editor
Stewart Nelsen Sound Effects Editor
Kim Drummond Dialogue Editor
David Arnold Dialogue Editor
Carlin Rogers Dialogue Editor
Victoria Sampson Dialogue Editor
Gloria D'Alessandro Dialogue Editor
Richard Corwin Dialogue Editor
Jennifer Nash Music Editor
Laura Perlman Music Editor
Verna Mandel Music Editor
Bernadette Mazur Makeup (Key)
Francesca Paris Hairstylist (Key)
Sheila Jaffe Casting
Georgianne Walken Casting

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:$10,404,652 (34.9% of total gross)
Legs:2.86 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$47,000,000 (worldwide box office is 0.6 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,770 opening theaters/2,770 max. theaters, 4.3 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $56,721,557

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,001-3,100) 3,005 $29,781,453
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,301-4,400) 4,352 $29,781,453

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


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: October 19th, 2001 (Wide) by Sony Pictures
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for thematic elements, drug and sexual content
Comparisons: vs. Joy
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Keywords: Coming of Age, Teenage Mom, Coming-of-Age Drama, Single Parent, Relationships Gone Wrong, Dysfunctional Family, Addiction, 1960s, 1980s, Writing and Writers
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Dramatization
Production Countries: United States

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Halloween (All Movies, 3-Day) 122 $6,011,394 Oct 26, 2001 10
Halloween (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 109 $12,001,549 Oct 26, 2001 10

Leading Cast

Drew Barrymore Beverly D'Onofrio

Supporting Cast

Steve Zahn Ray Hasek
Brittany Murphy Fay Forrester
Adam Garcia Jason - age 20
Lorraine Bracco Mrs. Donofrio
James Woods Mr. Donofrio
Sara Gilbert Tina
Desmond Harrington Bobby
David Moscow Lizard
Maggie Gyllenhaal Amelia - age 20
Peter Facinelli Tommy Butcher
Marisa Ryan anet - age 19
Mika Boorem Beverly - age 11
Skye McCole Bartusiak Amelia - age 8
Logan Lerman Jason - age 8
Cody Arens Jason - age 6
Logan Arens Jason - age 3
Celine Marget Janet - age 8
Vincent Pastore Uncle Lou
Maryann Urbano Aunt Ann
Alissa Dean Townie Girl #1
Jessica Leshnower Townie Girl #2
Aleksia Landeau Jenny
Kristin Proctor Cindy
Temple Brooks Karen
Lauren Lake Karen's Friend
Jordan Gelber Kevin
Gabriel Carpenter Sky Barrister
Kevin Thoms Mark
Vincent De Paul Linebacker #1
Joseph Cassese Linebacker #2
Kevin O'Rourke Jail Ward
Susan Forristal Mrs. Forrester
John Bedford Lloyd Mr. Forrester
Paz de la Huerta 1st Phone Call Flirt
Olivia Morgan Scheck Janet - age 12
Dusty Rizzo Wedding Singer Tony
Gene Canfield Pete
Carl Capotorto Cop #1
Heather Hodder Donofrio Cousin
Sean Liotine Zippy
Tracy Reiner Nurse
Skye Arens Jason - age 1
Patrick Salerno Jason - age 2
Robert Salerno Jason - age 2
Samantha Reale Amelia - age 3
Wade Mylius Al
Samantha Lucier Amelia - age 6
Jon Korkes Counselor
Rosie Perez Shirley
Robert Greenhut Cop #2
Joseph M Cannizaro Jason - Newborn
Noah Hartwick Jason - Newborn
Briana Tilden Jason - Baby
Gaetano Lisi Sweeny's Owner
Michael Linstroth Dennis Forrester

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

Production and Technical Credits

Penny Marshall Director
James L. Brooks Producer
Julie Ansell Producer
Richard Sakai Producer
Sara Colleton Producer
Laurence Mark Producer
Morgan Upton Ward Screenwriter
Beverly Donofrio Based on the book by
Timothy M. Bourne Co-Producer
Amy Lemisch Co-Producer
Beverly Donofrio Co-Producer
Morgan Upton Ward Executive Producer
Bridget Johnson Co-Producer
Bill Groom Production Designer
Miroslav Ondříček Cinematographer
Richard Marks Editor
Lawrence Jordan Editor
Cynthia Flynt Costume Designer
Hans Zimmer Composer
Richard Patrick Assistant Director
Richard Baratta Unit Production Manager
Teresa Carriker-Thayer Art Director
T.J. O'Mara Sound Mixer
Jeffrey J. Haboush Re-recording Mixer
Bill W. Benton Re-recording Mixer
Dennis Drummond Supervising Sound Editor
John M. Chalfant Sound Effects Editor
Michael O'Farrell Sound Effects Editor
Stewart Nelsen Sound Effects Editor
Kim Drummond Dialogue Editor
David Arnold Dialogue Editor
Carlin Rogers Dialogue Editor
Victoria Sampson Dialogue Editor
Gloria D'Alessandro Dialogue Editor
Richard Corwin Dialogue Editor
Jennifer Nash Music Editor
Laura Perlman Music Editor
Verna Mandel Music Editor
Bernadette Mazur Makeup (Key)
Francesca Paris Hairstylist (Key)
Sheila Jaffe Casting
Georgianne Walken Casting

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 3,001-3,100) 3,005 $29,781,453
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 2,801-2,900) 2,864 $56,721,557
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 2,401-2,500) 2,443 $29,781,453
Top 2001 Movies at the Domestic Box Office 80 $29,781,453
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 101-200) 156 $29,781,453
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 2,501-2,600) 2,587 $29,781,453
All Time Domestic Box Office for Dramatization Movies (Rank 201-300) 217 $29,781,453
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 501-600) 511 $29,781,453
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,159 $29,781,453
All Time Domestic Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 401-500) 402 $29,781,453

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 19, 2001 2 $10,404,652   2,770 $3,756   $10,404,652 1
Oct 26, 2001 4 $6,011,394 -42% 2,770 $2,170   $19,102,783 2
Nov 2, 2001 6 $4,056,350 -33% 2,554 $1,588   $24,562,107 3
Nov 9, 2001 9 $2,105,466 -48% 2,182 $965   $27,771,372 4
Nov 16, 2001 16 $715,256 -66% 962 $744   $29,175,810 5
Nov 23, 2001 26 $208,786 -71% 267 $782   $29,601,298 6
Nov 30, 2001 35 $89,213 -57% 196 $455   $29,726,651 7
Dec 7, 2001 42 $41,606 -53% 114 $365   $29,781,453 8

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Oct 19, 2001 2 $3,625,000     2,770 $1,309   $3,625,000 1
Oct 20, 2001 2 $4,280,000 +18%   2,770 $1,545   $7,905,000 2
Oct 21, 2001 3 $2,410,000 -44%   2,770 $870   $10,404,652 3
Oct 22, 2001 2 $667,000 -72%   2,770 $241   $11,072,000 4
Oct 23, 2001 3 $774,000 +16%   2,770 $279   $11,845,000 5
Oct 24, 2001 2 $629,000 -19%   2,770 $227   $12,474,000 6
Oct 25, 2001 2 $617,000 -2%   2,770 $223   $13,091,000 7
Oct 26, 2001 3 $2,016,000 +227% -44% 2,770 $728   $15,110,000 8
Oct 27, 2001 3 $2,520,000 +25% -41% 2,770 $910   $17,630,000 9
Oct 28, 2001 4 $1,500,000 -40% -38% 2,770 $542   $19,100,000 10
Oct 29, 2001 5 $345,000 -77% -48% 2,770 $125   $19,448,000 11
Oct 30, 2001 4 $404,000 +17% -48% 2,770 $146   $19,852,000 12
Oct 31, 2001 7 $271,000 -33% -57% 2,770 $98   $20,123,000 13
Nov 1, 2001 4 $383,000 +41% -38% 2,770 $138   $20,506,000 14
Nov 2, 2001 6 $1,390,000 +263% -31% 2,554 $544   $21,900,000 15
Nov 3, 2001 6 $1,900,000 +37% -25% 2,554 $744   $23,800,000 16
Nov 4, 2001 6 $920,000 -52% -39% 2,554 $360   $24,560,000 17
Nov 5, 2001 7 $268,000 -71% -22% 2,554 $105   $24,830,000 18
Nov 6, 2001 6 $324,000 +21% -20% 2,554 $127   $25,155,000 19
Nov 7, 2001 7 $252,000 -22% -7% 2,554 $99   $25,406,000 20
Nov 8, 2001 7 $259,000 +3% -32% 2,554 $101   $25,666,000 21
Nov 9, 2001 9 $730,000 +182% -47% 2,182 $335   $26,390,000 22
Nov 10, 2001 9 $940,000 +29% -51% 2,182 $431   $27,330,000 23
Nov 11, 2001 9 $610,000 -35% -34% 2,182 $280   $27,770,000 24
Nov 12, 2001 9 $276,000 -55% +3% 2,182 $126   $28,048,000 25
Nov 13, 2001 10 $152,000 -45% -53% 2,182 $70   $28,199,000 26

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 19, 2001 2 $13,091,389   2,770 $4,726   $13,091,389 1
Oct 26, 2001 4 $7,414,368 -43% 2,770 $2,677   $20,505,757 2
Nov 2, 2001 6 $5,160,149 -30% 2,554 $2,020   $25,665,906 3
Nov 9, 2001 9 $2,794,648 -46% 2,182 $1,281   $28,460,554 4
Nov 16, 2001 16 $931,958 -67% 962 $969   $29,392,512 5
Nov 23, 2001 27 $244,926 -74% 267 $917   $29,637,438 6
Nov 30, 2001 38 $102,409 -58% 196 $522   $29,739,847 7
Dec 7, 2001 46 $41,606 -59% 114 $365   $29,781,453 8

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,301-4,400) 4,352 $29,781,453
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 3,601-3,700) 3,625 $29,781,453
Top 2001 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office 94 $29,781,453
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 201-300) 269 $29,781,453
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 3,701-3,800) 3,742 $29,781,453
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Dramatization Movies (Rank 301-400) 315 $29,781,453
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 801-900) 861 $29,781,453
All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,408 $29,781,453
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 401-500) 472 $29,781,453

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.