Rock Star (2001)

Rock Star
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $16,991,902Details
International Box Office $2,325,863Details
Worldwide Box Office $19,317,765
Further financial details...

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$6,018,636 (35.4% of total gross)
Legs:2.82 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:88.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$38,000,000 (worldwide box office is 0.5 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,525 opening theaters/2,525 max. theaters, 3.5 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $32,362,660

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists


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iTunes:iTunes
Google Play:Google Play

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: September 7th, 2001 (Wide) by Warner Bros.
Video Release: January 22nd, 2002 by Warner Home Video
MPAA Rating: R for language, sexuality and some drug content
Running Time: 106 minutes
Comparisons: vs. En kongelig affære
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Keywords: Rock 'n' Roll, Musicians, 1980s, Life Drama, Set in Pittsburgh, PA, Big Break, On Tour, Scene in End Credits, Romance, Relationships Gone Wrong
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Warner Bros., Bel-Air Entertainment, Maysville Pictures, Robert Lawrence Productions, Inc.
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 7, 2001 4 $6,018,636   2,525 $2,384   $6,018,636 1
Sep 14, 2001 10 $3,388,545 -44% 2,525 $1,342   $11,045,383 2
Sep 21, 2001 8 $2,933,530 -13% 2,162 $1,357   $15,125,632 3
Sep 28, 2001 17 $641,668 -78% 1,159 $554   $16,552,203 4
Oct 5, 2001 41 $83,283 -87% 213 $391   $16,862,183 5
Oct 12, 2001 67 $23,736 -71% 63 $377   $16,929,497 6
Oct 19, 2001 78 $11,447 -52% 44 $260   $16,949,404 7
Oct 26, 2001 54 $38,663 +238% 125 $309   $16,991,902 8

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Sep 7, 2001 3 $2,031,000     2,525 $804   $2,031,000 1
Sep 8, 2001 6 $2,450,000 +21%   2,525 $970   $4,481,000 2
Sep 9, 2001 6 $1,537,636 -37%   2,525 $609   $6,018,636 3
Sep 10, 2001 2 $482,747 -69%   2,525 $191   $6,501,383 4
Sep 11, 2001 3 $287,100 -41%   2,525 $114   $6,788,483 5
Sep 12, 2001 2 $448,457 +56%   2,525 $178   $7,236,940 6
Sep 13, 2001 2 $418,584 -7%   2,525 $166   $7,656,838 7
Sep 14, 2001 8 $1,040,000 +148% -49% 2,525 $412   $8,700,000 8
Sep 15, 2001 10 $1,510,000 +45% -38% 2,525 $598   $10,210,000 9
Sep 16, 2001 9 $880,000 -42% -43% 2,525 $349   $11,045,383 10
Sep 17, 2001 8 $277,732 -68% -42% 2,525 $110   $11,323,115 11
Sep 18, 2001 6 $351,756 +27% +23% 2,525 $139   $11,674,871 12
Sep 19, 2001 6 $272,503 -23% -39% 2,525 $108   $11,947,374 13
Sep 20, 2001 7 $244,728 -10% -42% 2,525 $97   $12,192,102 14
Sep 21, 2001 6 $927,898 +279% -11% 2,162 $429   $13,120,000 15
Sep 22, 2001 6 $1,470,000 +58% -3% 2,162 $680   $14,590,000 16
Sep 24, 2001 9 $160,000   -42% 2,162 $74   $15,286,000 18
Sep 25, 2001 8 $296,000 +85% -16% 2,162 $137   $15,582,000 19
Sep 26, 2001 10 $176,000 -41% -35% 2,162 $81   $15,758,000 20

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 7, 2001 4 $7,656,838   2,525 $3,032   $7,656,838 1
Sep 14, 2001 9 $4,535,264 -41% 2,525 $1,796   $12,192,102 2
Sep 21, 2001 8 $3,718,433 -18% 2,162 $1,720   $15,910,535 3
Sep 28, 2001 17 $868,365 -77% 1,159 $749   $16,778,900 4
Oct 5, 2001 39 $126,861 -85% 213 $596   $16,905,761 5
Oct 12, 2001 65 $32,196 -75% 63 $511   $16,937,957 6
Oct 19, 2001 82 $15,282 -53% 44 $347   $16,953,239 7
Oct 26, 2001 65 $38,663 +153% 125 $309   $16,991,902 8

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


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Leading Cast

Mark Wahlberg Chris Cole
Jennifer Aniston Emily Poule

Supporting Cast

Jason Flemyng Bobby Bears - Lead Singer, Steel Dragon
Timothy Olyphant Rob - Guitarist, Blood Pollution
Timothy Spall Mats - Road Manager, Steel Dragon
Dominic West Kirk Cuddy - Guitarist, Steel Dragon
Matthew Glave Joe Cole
Beth Grant Mrs. Cole
Dagmara Dominczyk Tania - Public Relations, Steel Dragon
Jason Bonham A.C. - Drummer, Steel Dragon
Blas Elias Donny - Drummer, Blood Pollution
Stephan Jenkins Bradley
Jeff Pilson Jorgen - Bassist, Steel Dragon
Brian Vander Ark Ricki - Bassist, Blood Pollution
Michael Shamus Wiles Mr. Cole
Zakk Wylde Ghode - Guitarist, Steel Dragon
Heidi Mark Kirk's Wife
Nick Catanese Xander Cummins - Guitarist, Blood Pollution
Carey Lessard Nina
Kristin Willits Samantha
Jamie Williams Mason Bell
Keith Loneker Roadie #1
Sami Reed Amber
Kara Zediker Marci
Colleen Ann Fitzpatrick/Vitamin C* Fan
Kevin Ryder Cream Reporter
Gene Baxter Melody-Maker Reporter
Gregory Hinton Bouncer
Sonya Stephens Nurse
Neil Zlozower Photographer
Kirk Enochs Fan #1
Myles Kennedy Thor
Rachel Hunter A.C.'s Wife
Carrie Stevens Ghode's Wife
Amy Rolle Jorgen's Wife
William Martin Brennan Office Worker
Lorna Scott Mrs. Andrews
Ralph Saenz Auditioning Singer
Jennifer Rovero Topless Cutie #1
Natalie Raynes Topless Cutie #2
Jamal Weathers Scalper
Hailie Brennand Two-Year Old Girl
Eric Weinstein Roadie #2
Jamie White MTV Veejay
Jeffrey Wetzel Metal Head
Fredrick Kowalo Guitar Tech
Jennifer Uilani Warren Girl with P-Pass

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

Production and Technical Credits

Stephen Herek Director
Robert Lawrence Producer
Toby Jaffe Producer
John Stockwell Screenwriter
Steven Reuther Executive Producer
George Clooney Executive Producer
Mike Ockrent Executive Producer
Ueli Steiger Director of Photography
Mayne Berke Production Designer
Trudy Ship Editor
Michael Fottrell Co-Producer
Trevor Rabin Composer
Jeffrey Wetzel Assistant Director
David Ellis Second Unit Director
Paul Moen Unit Production Manager
Caty Maxey Art Director-Supervisor
Richard Schreiber Art Director
Casey Hallenbeck Set Decorator
Sandi Sissel Second Unit Camera
Aggie Guerard Rodgers Costume Designer
Bruce Ericksen Costume Supervisor
Petur Hliddal Sound Mixer
Gregory H. Watkins Re-recording Mixer
Kevin E. Carpenter Re-recording Mixer
Robert Schaper Re-recording Mixer
Tim Chau Supervising Sound Editor
Donald J. Malouf Supervising Sound Editor
Carmen Hocson Baker* Supervising Sound Editor
Jim Brookshire Sound Effects Editor
Doug Jackson Sound Effects Editor
Odin Benitez Sound Effects Editor
Michael Jonascu Sound Effects Editor
Nancy Macleod Sound Effects Editor
Albert Gasser Sound Effects Editor
Robert Schaper Supervising Music Editor
Brent Brooks Music Editor
Michael Mills Make up
Voni Hinkle Hairstylist
Budd Carr Music Supervisor
Steven Plunkett Song Writer-"Colorful"
Peter Beckett Song Writer-"Colorful"
Brian Lee Vander Ark* Song Writer
Sharon Bialy Casting Director
Brad Martin Stunt Coordinator
Jeanette Surga Scoring Music Editor

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:$6,018,636 (35.4% of total gross)
Legs:2.82 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:88.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$38,000,000 (worldwide box office is 0.5 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,525 opening theaters/2,525 max. theaters, 3.5 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $32,362,660

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists


Watch Now On

Amazon VOD:Amazon
iTunes:iTunes
Google Play:Google Play

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: September 7th, 2001 (Wide) by Warner Bros.
Video Release: January 22nd, 2002 by Warner Home Video
MPAA Rating: R for language, sexuality and some drug content
Running Time: 106 minutes
Comparisons: vs. En kongelig affære
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Rock 'n' Roll, Musicians, 1980s, Life Drama, Set in Pittsburgh, PA, Big Break, On Tour, Scene in End Credits, Romance, Relationships Gone Wrong
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Warner Bros., Bel-Air Entertainment, Maysville Pictures, Robert Lawrence Productions, Inc.
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Leading Cast

Mark Wahlberg Chris Cole
Jennifer Aniston Emily Poule

Supporting Cast

Jason Flemyng Bobby Bears - Lead Singer, Steel Dragon
Timothy Olyphant Rob - Guitarist, Blood Pollution
Timothy Spall Mats - Road Manager, Steel Dragon
Dominic West Kirk Cuddy - Guitarist, Steel Dragon
Matthew Glave Joe Cole
Beth Grant Mrs. Cole
Dagmara Dominczyk Tania - Public Relations, Steel Dragon
Jason Bonham A.C. - Drummer, Steel Dragon
Blas Elias Donny - Drummer, Blood Pollution
Stephan Jenkins Bradley
Jeff Pilson Jorgen - Bassist, Steel Dragon
Brian Vander Ark Ricki - Bassist, Blood Pollution
Michael Shamus Wiles Mr. Cole
Zakk Wylde Ghode - Guitarist, Steel Dragon
Heidi Mark Kirk's Wife
Nick Catanese Xander Cummins - Guitarist, Blood Pollution
Carey Lessard Nina
Kristin Willits Samantha
Jamie Williams Mason Bell
Keith Loneker Roadie #1
Sami Reed Amber
Kara Zediker Marci
Colleen Ann Fitzpatrick/Vitamin C* Fan
Kevin Ryder Cream Reporter
Gene Baxter Melody-Maker Reporter
Gregory Hinton Bouncer
Sonya Stephens Nurse
Neil Zlozower Photographer
Kirk Enochs Fan #1
Myles Kennedy Thor
Rachel Hunter A.C.'s Wife
Carrie Stevens Ghode's Wife
Amy Rolle Jorgen's Wife
William Martin Brennan Office Worker
Lorna Scott Mrs. Andrews
Ralph Saenz Auditioning Singer
Jennifer Rovero Topless Cutie #1
Natalie Raynes Topless Cutie #2
Jamal Weathers Scalper
Hailie Brennand Two-Year Old Girl
Eric Weinstein Roadie #2
Jamie White MTV Veejay
Jeffrey Wetzel Metal Head
Fredrick Kowalo Guitar Tech
Jennifer Uilani Warren Girl with P-Pass

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

Production and Technical Credits

Stephen Herek Director
Robert Lawrence Producer
Toby Jaffe Producer
John Stockwell Screenwriter
Steven Reuther Executive Producer
George Clooney Executive Producer
Mike Ockrent Executive Producer
Ueli Steiger Director of Photography
Mayne Berke Production Designer
Trudy Ship Editor
Michael Fottrell Co-Producer
Trevor Rabin Composer
Jeffrey Wetzel Assistant Director
David Ellis Second Unit Director
Paul Moen Unit Production Manager
Caty Maxey Art Director-Supervisor
Richard Schreiber Art Director
Casey Hallenbeck Set Decorator
Sandi Sissel Second Unit Camera
Aggie Guerard Rodgers Costume Designer
Bruce Ericksen Costume Supervisor
Petur Hliddal Sound Mixer
Gregory H. Watkins Re-recording Mixer
Kevin E. Carpenter Re-recording Mixer
Robert Schaper Re-recording Mixer
Tim Chau Supervising Sound Editor
Donald J. Malouf Supervising Sound Editor
Carmen Hocson Baker* Supervising Sound Editor
Jim Brookshire Sound Effects Editor
Doug Jackson Sound Effects Editor
Odin Benitez Sound Effects Editor
Michael Jonascu Sound Effects Editor
Nancy Macleod Sound Effects Editor
Albert Gasser Sound Effects Editor
Robert Schaper Supervising Music Editor
Brent Brooks Music Editor
Michael Mills Make up
Voni Hinkle Hairstylist
Budd Carr Music Supervisor
Steven Plunkett Song Writer-"Colorful"
Peter Beckett Song Writer-"Colorful"
Brian Lee Vander Ark* Song Writer
Sharon Bialy Casting Director
Brad Martin Stunt Coordinator
Jeanette Surga Scoring Music Editor

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

Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 7, 2001 4 $6,018,636   2,525 $2,384   $6,018,636 1
Sep 14, 2001 10 $3,388,545 -44% 2,525 $1,342   $11,045,383 2
Sep 21, 2001 8 $2,933,530 -13% 2,162 $1,357   $15,125,632 3
Sep 28, 2001 17 $641,668 -78% 1,159 $554   $16,552,203 4
Oct 5, 2001 41 $83,283 -87% 213 $391   $16,862,183 5
Oct 12, 2001 67 $23,736 -71% 63 $377   $16,929,497 6
Oct 19, 2001 78 $11,447 -52% 44 $260   $16,949,404 7
Oct 26, 2001 54 $38,663 +238% 125 $309   $16,991,902 8

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Sep 7, 2001 3 $2,031,000     2,525 $804   $2,031,000 1
Sep 8, 2001 6 $2,450,000 +21%   2,525 $970   $4,481,000 2
Sep 9, 2001 6 $1,537,636 -37%   2,525 $609   $6,018,636 3
Sep 10, 2001 2 $482,747 -69%   2,525 $191   $6,501,383 4
Sep 11, 2001 3 $287,100 -41%   2,525 $114   $6,788,483 5
Sep 12, 2001 2 $448,457 +56%   2,525 $178   $7,236,940 6
Sep 13, 2001 2 $418,584 -7%   2,525 $166   $7,656,838 7
Sep 14, 2001 8 $1,040,000 +148% -49% 2,525 $412   $8,700,000 8
Sep 15, 2001 10 $1,510,000 +45% -38% 2,525 $598   $10,210,000 9
Sep 16, 2001 9 $880,000 -42% -43% 2,525 $349   $11,045,383 10
Sep 17, 2001 8 $277,732 -68% -42% 2,525 $110   $11,323,115 11
Sep 18, 2001 6 $351,756 +27% +23% 2,525 $139   $11,674,871 12
Sep 19, 2001 6 $272,503 -23% -39% 2,525 $108   $11,947,374 13
Sep 20, 2001 7 $244,728 -10% -42% 2,525 $97   $12,192,102 14
Sep 21, 2001 6 $927,898 +279% -11% 2,162 $429   $13,120,000 15
Sep 22, 2001 6 $1,470,000 +58% -3% 2,162 $680   $14,590,000 16
Sep 24, 2001 9 $160,000   -42% 2,162 $74   $15,286,000 18
Sep 25, 2001 8 $296,000 +85% -16% 2,162 $137   $15,582,000 19
Sep 26, 2001 10 $176,000 -41% -35% 2,162 $81   $15,758,000 20

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 7, 2001 4 $7,656,838   2,525 $3,032   $7,656,838 1
Sep 14, 2001 9 $4,535,264 -41% 2,525 $1,796   $12,192,102 2
Sep 21, 2001 8 $3,718,433 -18% 2,162 $1,720   $15,910,535 3
Sep 28, 2001 17 $868,365 -77% 1,159 $749   $16,778,900 4
Oct 5, 2001 39 $126,861 -85% 213 $596   $16,905,761 5
Oct 12, 2001 65 $32,196 -75% 63 $511   $16,937,957 6
Oct 19, 2001 82 $15,282 -53% 44 $347   $16,953,239 7
Oct 26, 2001 65 $38,663 +153% 125 $309   $16,991,902 8

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.