Secondhand Lions (2003)

Secondhand Lions
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $42,070,939Details
International Box Office $5,831,627Details
Worldwide Box Office $47,902,566
Further financial details...

Synopsis

Secondhand Lions follows the comedic adventures of an introverted 14 year-old boy who reluctantly finds himself spending the summer with a pair of cranky, eccentric great-uncles. At first appalled by their gruff uncaring manner, over time he becomes enthralled with his uncles as the exotic tales and remembrances of their own youthful exploits introduce the boy to a world of imagination and wonder and re-ignites the old men's spirits.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$12,139,832 (28.9% of total gross)
Legs:3.47 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:87.8% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$30,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.6 times production budget)
Theater counts:3,013 opening theaters/3,038 max. theaters, 5.3 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $75,211,392

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

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


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Google Play:Google Play

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: September 19th, 2003 (Wide) by New Line
International Releases: February 26th, 2004 (Limited) (Australia)
Video Release: February 3rd, 2004 by New Line Home Video
MPAA Rating: PG for thematic material, language and action violence
Running Time: 109 minutes
Comparisons: vs. The Vow
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Keywords: Family Drama, Dysfunctional Family, Unexpected Families, Misanthrope, Texas, Medical and Hospitals, Non-Chronological, Animal Lead, Child Abuse, Epilogue, Autumn Years
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Historical Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: David Kirschner, Digital Domain
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Columbus Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 285 $6,178,851 Oct 10, 2003 24
Columbus Day (All Movies, 4-Day, Fri-Mon, Inflation Adjusted) 166 $6,934,064 Oct 10, 2003 24

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 19, 2003 2 $12,139,832   3,013 $4,029   $12,139,832 1
Sep 26, 2003 4 $8,258,330 -32% 3,038 $2,718   $23,464,037 2
Oct 3, 2003 5 $5,183,674 -37% 3,032 $1,710   $30,624,785 3
Oct 10, 2003 9 $3,297,211 -36% 2,563 $1,286   $35,384,339 4
Oct 17, 2003 12 $1,884,995 -43% 1,610 $1,171   $38,406,515 5
Oct 24, 2003 15 $997,905 -47% 986 $1,012   $39,960,250 6
Oct 31, 2003 18 $665,205 -33% 794 $838   $40,936,132 7
Nov 7, 2003 22 $301,883 -55% 355 $850   $41,407,470 8
Nov 14, 2003 29 $120,000 -60% 149 $805   $41,641,000 9
Nov 21, 2003 33 $83,126 -31% 149 $558   $41,756,426 10
Dec 5, 2003 48 $42,416   108 $393   $41,935,765 12
Dec 12, 2003 52 $36,927 -13% 103 $359   $41,988,596 13
Dec 19, 2003 62 $18,062 -51% 57 $317   $42,023,715 14

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Sep 19, 2003 3 $3,661,000     3,013 $1,215   $3,661,000 1
Sep 20, 2003 3 $5,134,000 +40%   3,013 $1,704   $8,906,000 2
Sep 21, 2003 2 $3,234,000 -37%   3,013 $1,073   $12,139,832 3
Sep 22, 2003 2 $861,000 -73%   3,013 $286   $13,000,000 4
Sep 23, 2003 3 $845,000 -2%   3,013 $280   $13,846,000 5
Sep 24, 2003 2 $752,000 -11%   3,013 $250   $14,597,000 6
Sep 25, 2003 2 $706,000 -6%   3,013 $234   $15,206,000 7
Sep 26, 2003 4 $2,282,000 +223% -38% 3,038 $751   $17,488,000 8
Sep 27, 2003 4 $3,712,000 +63% -28% 3,038 $1,222   $21,220,000 9
Sep 28, 2003 4 $2,244,000 -40% -31% 3,038 $739   $23,464,037 10
Sep 29, 2003 4 $499,000 -78% -42% 3,038 $164   $23,963,000 11
Sep 30, 2003 4 $506,000 +1% -40% 3,038 $167   $24,469,000 12
Oct 1, 2003 4 $481,000 -5% -36% 3,038 $158   $24,950,000 13
Oct 2, 2003 4 $494,000 +3% -30% 3,038 $163   $25,441,000 14
Oct 3, 2003 5 $1,528,000 +209% -33% 3,032 $504   $26,969,000 15
Oct 4, 2003 5 $2,378,000 +56% -36% 3,032 $784   $29,329,000 16
Oct 5, 2003 6 $1,296,000 -46% -42% 3,032 $427   $30,624,785 17
Oct 6, 2003 6 $425,000 -67% -15% 3,032 $140   $31,050,000 18
Oct 7, 2003 6 $338,000 -20% -33% 3,032 $111   $31,388,000 19
Oct 8, 2003 6 $336,000 -1% -30% 3,032 $111   $31,724,000 20
Oct 9, 2003 6 $375,000 +12% -24% 3,032 $124   $32,087,000 21
Oct 10, 2003 9 $992,000 +165% -35% 2,563 $387   $33,079,000 22
Oct 11, 2003 9 $1,406,000 +42% -41% 2,563 $549   $34,463,000 23
Oct 12, 2003 9 $921,000 -34% -29% 2,563 $359   $35,384,339 24
Oct 13, 2003 9 $403,000 -56% -5% 2,563 $157   $35,787,000 25
Oct 14, 2003 9 $253,000 -37% -25% 2,563 $99   $36,040,000 26
Oct 15, 2003 10 $223,000 -12% -34% 2,563 $87   $36,263,000 27
Oct 16, 2003 9 $265,000 +19% -29% 2,563 $103   $36,522,000 28

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 19, 2003 2 $15,205,707   3,013 $5,047   $15,205,707 1
Sep 26, 2003 4 $10,235,404 -33% 3,038 $3,369   $25,441,111 2
Oct 3, 2003 6 $6,646,017 -35% 3,032 $2,192   $32,087,128 3
Oct 10, 2003 9 $4,434,392 -33% 2,563 $1,730   $36,521,520 4
Oct 17, 2003 12 $2,440,825 -45% 1,610 $1,516   $38,962,345 5
Oct 24, 2003 14 $1,308,582 -46% 986 $1,327   $40,270,927 6
Oct 31, 2003 19 $834,660 -36% 794 $1,051   $41,105,587 7
Nov 7, 2003 22 $415,413 -50% 355 $1,170   $41,521,000 8
Nov 14, 2003 32 $152,300 -63% 149 $1,022   $41,673,300 9
Dec 5, 2003 47 $58,320   108 $540   $41,951,669 12
Dec 12, 2003 54 $53,984 -7% 103 $524   $42,005,653 13

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Australia 2/26/2004 $16,204 40 40 40 $16,204 4/2/2020
 
Rest of World $5,815,423
 
International Total$5,831,627 4/2/2020

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

Supporting Cast

Nicky Katt Stan
Kyra Sedgwick Mae
Michael O'Neill Ralph
Deirdre O'Connell Helen
Christian Kane Young Hub
Eric Balfour Sheik's Grandson
Emmanuelle Vaugier Jasmine
Josh Lucas Adult Walter
Kevin Haberer Young Garth
Adam Ozturk The Sheik
Jennifer Stone Martha
Mitchel Musso Boy
Marc Musso Boy
Joe Stevens Insurance Salesman
Charles Sanders Gold Salesman
Morgana Shaw Receptionist
Adrian Pasdar Skeet Machine Salesman
Dameon Clarke Animal Truck Driver
Jason Douglas Helper
Rick Dial Feed Store Owner
George Haynes Farmer
Jo Harvey Allen Woman in Hospital
Nadia Shihab Handmaiden
Eugene Osmet Doctor
Jace Pitre Frankie
Travis Willingham Hood
Brian Stanton Hood
Kanin Howell Hood
Billy Joe Shaver Biplane Truck Driver
Dennis Letts Sheriff
Daniel Brooks Sheik's Great Grandson

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

Production and Technical Credits

Tim McCanlies Director
Tim McCanlies Screenwriter
David Kirschner Producer
Scott Ross Producer
Corey Sienega Producer
Toby Emmerich Executive Producer
Mark Kaufman Executive Producer
Janis Rothbard Chaskin Executive Producer
Karen Loop Executive Producer
Kevin Cooper Executive Producer
David J. Bomba Production Designer
David Moritz Editor
Patrick Doyle Composer
Jack Green Director of Photography
Amy Sayres Co-Producer
William M. Connor Assistant Director
Jan Foster Unit Production Manager
John R Jensen Art Director
James Ferrell Set Decorator
Bob Yeoman* Additional Photography
Gary Jones Costume Designer
Nina Proctor Costume Supervisor
Stephen M. Chudej Costume Supervisor
John Pritchett Sound Mixer
Stacy F. Browning Sound Mixer
Rick Ash Re-recording Mixer
Adam Jenkins Re-recording Mixer
Drew Webster Re-recording Mixer
Mike Wilhoit Supervising Sound Editor
Kerry Ann Carmean-Williams Sound Effects Editor
Scott Wolf Sound Designer
Laura R Harris Dialogue Editor
Pamela Westmore Make up
Carla Palmer Make up
Bridget Cook Hairstylist
Kelly Nelson Hairstylist
Nina Proctor Hairstylist
Stephen M. Chudej Hairstylist
Ed Johnston Casting Director
Emily Schweber Casting Director
Walter Scott Stunt Coordinator

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

DVD Releases for February 3, 2004

February 2nd, 2004

Every week films get a second chance at success from the home market; or, in some cases, a first chance at success. Here is a list of wide releases, limited releases and a few from the growing TV on DVD section. There is an excellent selection this week as a number of Oscar contenders were released to take advantage of last week's nominations. Both American Splendor - (Buy from Amazon) and Lost in Translation - ( Buy from Amazon) are on my must buy list. As are box sets for The Office and Red Dwarf). Don't forget Labyrinth (Collector's Edition Boxed Set) - (Buy from Amazon.) I guess I don't need to buy food this week. More...

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September 26th, 2003


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September 22nd, 2003


Very Crowded Weekend With Five New Releases

September 19th, 2003


Movie Websites Launches for September 11 - September 17

September 17th, 2003


Movie Websites Launches for August 7 - August 13

August 13th, 2003


Movie Websites Launches for July 17 - July 23

July 24th, 2003



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  8. Trailer

Synopsis

Secondhand Lions follows the comedic adventures of an introverted 14 year-old boy who reluctantly finds himself spending the summer with a pair of cranky, eccentric great-uncles. At first appalled by their gruff uncaring manner, over time he becomes enthralled with his uncles as the exotic tales and remembrances of their own youthful exploits introduce the boy to a world of imagination and wonder and re-ignites the old men's spirits.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$12,139,832 (28.9% of total gross)
Legs:3.47 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:87.8% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$30,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.6 times production budget)
Theater counts:3,013 opening theaters/3,038 max. theaters, 5.3 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $75,211,392

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

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


Watch Now On

iTunes:iTunes
Google Play:Google Play

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: September 19th, 2003 (Wide) by New Line
International Releases: February 26th, 2004 (Limited) (Australia)
Video Release: February 3rd, 2004 by New Line Home Video
MPAA Rating: PG for thematic material, language and action violence
Running Time: 109 minutes
Comparisons: vs. The Vow
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Family Drama, Dysfunctional Family, Unexpected Families, Misanthrope, Texas, Medical and Hospitals, Non-Chronological, Animal Lead, Child Abuse, Epilogue, Autumn Years
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Historical Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: David Kirschner, Digital Domain
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Columbus Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 285 $6,178,851 Oct 10, 2003 24
Columbus Day (All Movies, 4-Day, Fri-Mon, Inflation Adjusted) 166 $6,934,064 Oct 10, 2003 24

Leading Cast

Supporting Cast

Nicky Katt Stan
Kyra Sedgwick Mae
Michael O'Neill Ralph
Deirdre O'Connell Helen
Christian Kane Young Hub
Eric Balfour Sheik's Grandson
Emmanuelle Vaugier Jasmine
Josh Lucas Adult Walter
Kevin Haberer Young Garth
Adam Ozturk The Sheik
Jennifer Stone Martha
Mitchel Musso Boy
Marc Musso Boy
Joe Stevens Insurance Salesman
Charles Sanders Gold Salesman
Morgana Shaw Receptionist
Adrian Pasdar Skeet Machine Salesman
Dameon Clarke Animal Truck Driver
Jason Douglas Helper
Rick Dial Feed Store Owner
George Haynes Farmer
Jo Harvey Allen Woman in Hospital
Nadia Shihab Handmaiden
Eugene Osmet Doctor
Jace Pitre Frankie
Travis Willingham Hood
Brian Stanton Hood
Kanin Howell Hood
Billy Joe Shaver Biplane Truck Driver
Dennis Letts Sheriff
Daniel Brooks Sheik's Great Grandson

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

Production and Technical Credits

Tim McCanlies Director
Tim McCanlies Screenwriter
David Kirschner Producer
Scott Ross Producer
Corey Sienega Producer
Toby Emmerich Executive Producer
Mark Kaufman Executive Producer
Janis Rothbard Chaskin Executive Producer
Karen Loop Executive Producer
Kevin Cooper Executive Producer
David J. Bomba Production Designer
David Moritz Editor
Patrick Doyle Composer
Jack Green Director of Photography
Amy Sayres Co-Producer
William M. Connor Assistant Director
Jan Foster Unit Production Manager
John R Jensen Art Director
James Ferrell Set Decorator
Bob Yeoman* Additional Photography
Gary Jones Costume Designer
Nina Proctor Costume Supervisor
Stephen M. Chudej Costume Supervisor
John Pritchett Sound Mixer
Stacy F. Browning Sound Mixer
Rick Ash Re-recording Mixer
Adam Jenkins Re-recording Mixer
Drew Webster Re-recording Mixer
Mike Wilhoit Supervising Sound Editor
Kerry Ann Carmean-Williams Sound Effects Editor
Scott Wolf Sound Designer
Laura R Harris Dialogue Editor
Pamela Westmore Make up
Carla Palmer Make up
Bridget Cook Hairstylist
Kelly Nelson Hairstylist
Nina Proctor Hairstylist
Stephen M. Chudej Hairstylist
Ed Johnston Casting Director
Emily Schweber Casting Director
Walter Scott Stunt Coordinator

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

DVD Releases for February 3, 2004

February 2nd, 2004

Every week films get a second chance at success from the home market; or, in some cases, a first chance at success. Here is a list of wide releases, limited releases and a few from the growing TV on DVD section. There is an excellent selection this week as a number of Oscar contenders were released to take advantage of last week's nominations. Both American Splendor - (Buy from Amazon) and Lost in Translation - ( Buy from Amazon) are on my must buy list. As are box sets for The Office and Red Dwarf). Don't forget Labyrinth (Collector's Edition Boxed Set) - (Buy from Amazon.) I guess I don't need to buy food this week. More...

Back in Black

October 7th, 2003


Higher Education or Timely Thriller

October 3rd, 2003


Box Office Runs Out of Gas

September 29th, 2003


Running Over the Competition

September 26th, 2003


Underworld Finishes the Weekend on Top at the Box Office

September 22nd, 2003


Very Crowded Weekend With Five New Releases

September 19th, 2003


Movie Websites Launches for September 11 - September 17

September 17th, 2003


Movie Websites Launches for August 7 - August 13

August 13th, 2003


Movie Websites Launches for July 17 - July 23

July 24th, 2003


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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 19, 2003 2 $12,139,832   3,013 $4,029   $12,139,832 1
Sep 26, 2003 4 $8,258,330 -32% 3,038 $2,718   $23,464,037 2
Oct 3, 2003 5 $5,183,674 -37% 3,032 $1,710   $30,624,785 3
Oct 10, 2003 9 $3,297,211 -36% 2,563 $1,286   $35,384,339 4
Oct 17, 2003 12 $1,884,995 -43% 1,610 $1,171   $38,406,515 5
Oct 24, 2003 15 $997,905 -47% 986 $1,012   $39,960,250 6
Oct 31, 2003 18 $665,205 -33% 794 $838   $40,936,132 7
Nov 7, 2003 22 $301,883 -55% 355 $850   $41,407,470 8
Nov 14, 2003 29 $120,000 -60% 149 $805   $41,641,000 9
Nov 21, 2003 33 $83,126 -31% 149 $558   $41,756,426 10
Dec 5, 2003 48 $42,416   108 $393   $41,935,765 12
Dec 12, 2003 52 $36,927 -13% 103 $359   $41,988,596 13
Dec 19, 2003 62 $18,062 -51% 57 $317   $42,023,715 14

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Sep 19, 2003 3 $3,661,000     3,013 $1,215   $3,661,000 1
Sep 20, 2003 3 $5,134,000 +40%   3,013 $1,704   $8,906,000 2
Sep 21, 2003 2 $3,234,000 -37%   3,013 $1,073   $12,139,832 3
Sep 22, 2003 2 $861,000 -73%   3,013 $286   $13,000,000 4
Sep 23, 2003 3 $845,000 -2%   3,013 $280   $13,846,000 5
Sep 24, 2003 2 $752,000 -11%   3,013 $250   $14,597,000 6
Sep 25, 2003 2 $706,000 -6%   3,013 $234   $15,206,000 7
Sep 26, 2003 4 $2,282,000 +223% -38% 3,038 $751   $17,488,000 8
Sep 27, 2003 4 $3,712,000 +63% -28% 3,038 $1,222   $21,220,000 9
Sep 28, 2003 4 $2,244,000 -40% -31% 3,038 $739   $23,464,037 10
Sep 29, 2003 4 $499,000 -78% -42% 3,038 $164   $23,963,000 11
Sep 30, 2003 4 $506,000 +1% -40% 3,038 $167   $24,469,000 12
Oct 1, 2003 4 $481,000 -5% -36% 3,038 $158   $24,950,000 13
Oct 2, 2003 4 $494,000 +3% -30% 3,038 $163   $25,441,000 14
Oct 3, 2003 5 $1,528,000 +209% -33% 3,032 $504   $26,969,000 15
Oct 4, 2003 5 $2,378,000 +56% -36% 3,032 $784   $29,329,000 16
Oct 5, 2003 6 $1,296,000 -46% -42% 3,032 $427   $30,624,785 17
Oct 6, 2003 6 $425,000 -67% -15% 3,032 $140   $31,050,000 18
Oct 7, 2003 6 $338,000 -20% -33% 3,032 $111   $31,388,000 19
Oct 8, 2003 6 $336,000 -1% -30% 3,032 $111   $31,724,000 20
Oct 9, 2003 6 $375,000 +12% -24% 3,032 $124   $32,087,000 21
Oct 10, 2003 9 $992,000 +165% -35% 2,563 $387   $33,079,000 22
Oct 11, 2003 9 $1,406,000 +42% -41% 2,563 $549   $34,463,000 23
Oct 12, 2003 9 $921,000 -34% -29% 2,563 $359   $35,384,339 24
Oct 13, 2003 9 $403,000 -56% -5% 2,563 $157   $35,787,000 25
Oct 14, 2003 9 $253,000 -37% -25% 2,563 $99   $36,040,000 26
Oct 15, 2003 10 $223,000 -12% -34% 2,563 $87   $36,263,000 27
Oct 16, 2003 9 $265,000 +19% -29% 2,563 $103   $36,522,000 28

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 19, 2003 2 $15,205,707   3,013 $5,047   $15,205,707 1
Sep 26, 2003 4 $10,235,404 -33% 3,038 $3,369   $25,441,111 2
Oct 3, 2003 6 $6,646,017 -35% 3,032 $2,192   $32,087,128 3
Oct 10, 2003 9 $4,434,392 -33% 2,563 $1,730   $36,521,520 4
Oct 17, 2003 12 $2,440,825 -45% 1,610 $1,516   $38,962,345 5
Oct 24, 2003 14 $1,308,582 -46% 986 $1,327   $40,270,927 6
Oct 31, 2003 19 $834,660 -36% 794 $1,051   $41,105,587 7
Nov 7, 2003 22 $415,413 -50% 355 $1,170   $41,521,000 8
Nov 14, 2003 32 $152,300 -63% 149 $1,022   $41,673,300 9
Dec 5, 2003 47 $58,320   108 $540   $41,951,669 12
Dec 12, 2003 54 $53,984 -7% 103 $524   $42,005,653 13

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Australia 2/26/2004 $16,204 40 40 40 $16,204 4/2/2020
 
Rest of World $5,815,423
 
International Total$5,831,627 4/2/2020

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.