The Sweetest Thing (2002)

Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $24,430,272Details
International Box Office $38,648,484Details
Worldwide Box Office $63,078,756
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Synopsis

Christina Walters has given up on finding Mr. Right until she meets Peter Donahue. She goes on a road trip together with her friends Courtney and Jane to find out whether there is a Mr. Right for Christina after all.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$9,430,667 (38.6% of total gross)
Legs:2.59 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:38.7% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$43,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.5 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,670 opening theaters/2,670 max. theaters, 3.5 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $45,328,455

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists


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Amazon VOD:Amazon
iTunes:iTunes
Netflix:Netflix, Netflix

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: April 12th, 2002 (Wide) by Sony Pictures
International Releases: February 21st, 2024 (Limited) (Belgium)
Video Release: January 1st, 2002 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R for strong sexual content and language
Running Time: 75 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Bridesmaids
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Keywords: Road Trip, Romance
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Romantic Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Columbia Pictures
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 12, 2002 3 $9,430,667   2,670 $3,532   $9,430,667 1
Apr 19, 2002 7 $5,105,706 -46% 2,670 $1,912   $16,912,036 2
Apr 26, 2002 10 $2,904,173 -43% 2,124 $1,367   $21,280,807 3
May 3, 2002 13 $1,005,340 -65% 1,125 $894   $23,250,882 4
May 10, 2002 21 $440,288 -56% 568 $775   $24,082,751 5
May 17, 2002 28 $156,474 -64% 202 $775   $24,430,272 6

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Apr 12, 2002 2 $3,387,000     2,670 $1,269   $3,387,000 1
Apr 13, 2002 5 $3,625,000 +7%   2,670 $1,358   $7,012,000 2
Apr 14, 2002 4 $2,104,000 -42%   2,670 $788   $9,430,667 3
Apr 15, 2002 3 $577,000 -73%   2,670 $216   $10,008,000 4
Apr 16, 2002 2 $708,000 +23%   2,670 $265   $10,716,000 5
Apr 17, 2002 3 $554,000 -22%   2,670 $207   $11,270,000 6
Apr 18, 2002 4 $536,000 -3%   2,670 $201   $11,806,000 7
Apr 19, 2002 6 $1,684,000 +214% -50% 2,670 $631   $13,490,000 8
Apr 20, 2002 7 $2,147,000 +27% -41% 2,670 $804   $15,645,000 9
Apr 21, 2002 7 $1,266,000 -41% -40% 2,670 $474   $16,912,036 10
Apr 22, 2002 6 $351,000 -72% -39% 2,670 $131   $17,263,000 11
Apr 23, 2002 4 $442,000 +26% -38% 2,670 $166   $17,705,000 12
Apr 24, 2002 5 $349,000 -21% -37% 2,670 $131   $18,054,000 13
Apr 25, 2002 6 $323,000 -7% -40% 2,670 $121   $18,377,000 14
Apr 26, 2002 9 $1,010,000 +213% -40% 2,124 $476   $19,387,000 15
Apr 27, 2002 10 $1,222,000 +21% -43% 2,124 $575   $20,609,000 16
Apr 28, 2002 10 $746,000 -39% -41% 2,124 $351   $21,280,807 17
Apr 29, 2002 8 $228,000 -69% -35% 2,124 $107   $21,508,000 18
Apr 30, 2002 7 $289,000 +27% -35% 2,124 $136   $21,797,000 19
May 1, 2002 8 $234,000 -19% -33% 2,124 $110   $22,031,000 20
May 2, 2002 9 $214,000 -9% -34% 2,124 $101   $22,246,000 21

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 12, 2002 3 $11,806,330   2,670 $4,422   $11,806,330 1
Apr 19, 2002 7 $6,570,304 -44% 2,670 $2,461   $18,376,634 2
Apr 26, 2002 10 $3,868,908 -41% 2,124 $1,822   $22,245,542 3
May 3, 2002 13 $1,396,921 -64% 1,125 $1,242   $23,642,463 4
May 10, 2002 21 $631,335 -55% 568 $1,112   $24,273,798 5
May 17, 2002 33 $156,474 -75% 202 $775   $24,430,272 6

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Belgium 2/21/2024 $0000$0
 
International Total$38,648,484

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


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Leading Cast

Cameron Diaz Christina Walters

Supporting Cast

Christina Applegate Courtney Rockliffe
Selma Blair Jane Burns
Thomas Jane Peter Donahue
Jason Bateman Roger
Parker Posey Judy Webb
Lillian Adams Aunt Frida
Herbert Ankrom Wedding Guest #3
Bryan Anthony Geeky Guy
Linda Asuma Brawling Bridesmaid
Vahe Bejan Taxi Driver
Joe Bellan Mr. Martin
Chelsea Lee Bond* Greta
Alexander S. Chance* Wedding Guest #1
Judith Chapman Judy's Mother
Charlie Dell Wedding Priest
Richard Denni Gramps
Timothy J. Dodge Bar Counter Guy
Georgia Engel Vera
Rick Evans San Francisco Policeman #2
Ann E. Fields Valerie
Melanie H. Gassaway Spinner #1
Jennifer Gimenez Mariangela
Siena Goines Tammy
Marc Goldsmith Paramedic #1
Frank Grillo Andy
Tria Katz Lynne
Craig Kvinsland Waiter
John Lehr Ralph
Loren Lester Mr. Mooney
Eddie James Low Chinese Butcher
Mason Lucero Tommy
Olivia Lucero Susie
George Maguire Father Flynn
Mary Mahagian Park Ranger
James Mangold Dr. Greg
Eddie McClintock Michael
Johnny Messner Todd
Jill Miller Gina
Mitch Mullany Craig
Shannon Murphy Spinner #3
Philip Pavel Room Service Waiter
John Bennett Perry Judy's Father
Nancy Priddy Mrs. Franklin
Manny Rodriguez San Francisco Policeman #1
Max Rosa Bobby the Bouncer
Andrea Sabesin Sheila
David Nathan Schwartz Usher
Jonathan E. Stewart Eddie
Erik Stolhanske Paramedic #2
M. Darnell Suttles Fireman
Darmon Williams Wedding Guest #2
Kristoffer Winters* Neal
Hellena Schmied Spinner #2
Linda Stein Wedding Guest
Ted Stryker Chuck
Sybil Temchen Rebecca
Branden Williams Cheeta

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

Production and Technical Credits

Roger Kumble Director
Cathy Konrad Producer
Nancy M. Pimental Screenwriter
Ricky Strauss Executive Producer
Stuart M. Besser* Executive Producer
Anthony B. Richmond Director of Photography
Jon Gary Steele Production Designer
Wendy Greene Bricmont Editor
David Rennie Editor
Edward Shearmur Composer
John Houlihan Music Supervisor
Dixie J. Capp Associate Producer
Sam Hill Assistant Director
Stuart M. Besser* Unit Production Manager
Rick Avery Second Unit Director
Gershon Ginsburg Art Director
Maggie Martin Set Decorator
Denise Wingate Costume Designer
Garet Reilly* Costume Supervisor
Jim Stuebe Production Sound Mixer
Jeffrey J. Haboush Re-recording Mixer
Bill W. Benton Re-recording Mixer
John J. Morris Supervising Sound Editor
Jay Wilkinson Sound Editor
Michael Magill Sound Editor
Scott G.G. Haller Sound Editor
Amanda Goodpaster Music Editor
Daryl Kell Music Editor
Jane Galli Department Head Makeup
Margie Latinopoulos Key Makeup
Jonathan Hanousek Department Head Hairstylist
D.J. Plumb Key Hairstylist
Lisa Beach Casting Director
Rick Avery Stunt Coordinator

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


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Synopsis

Christina Walters has given up on finding Mr. Right until she meets Peter Donahue. She goes on a road trip together with her friends Courtney and Jane to find out whether there is a Mr. Right for Christina after all.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$9,430,667 (38.6% of total gross)
Legs:2.59 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:38.7% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$43,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.5 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,670 opening theaters/2,670 max. theaters, 3.5 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $45,328,455

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists


Watch Now On

Amazon VOD:Amazon
iTunes:iTunes
Netflix:Netflix, Netflix

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: April 12th, 2002 (Wide) by Sony Pictures
International Releases: February 21st, 2024 (Limited) (Belgium)
Video Release: January 1st, 2002 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R for strong sexual content and language
Running Time: 75 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Bridesmaids
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Road Trip, Romance
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Romantic Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Columbia Pictures
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Leading Cast

Cameron Diaz Christina Walters

Supporting Cast

Christina Applegate Courtney Rockliffe
Selma Blair Jane Burns
Thomas Jane Peter Donahue
Jason Bateman Roger
Parker Posey Judy Webb
Lillian Adams Aunt Frida
Herbert Ankrom Wedding Guest #3
Bryan Anthony Geeky Guy
Linda Asuma Brawling Bridesmaid
Vahe Bejan Taxi Driver
Joe Bellan Mr. Martin
Chelsea Lee Bond* Greta
Alexander S. Chance* Wedding Guest #1
Judith Chapman Judy's Mother
Charlie Dell Wedding Priest
Richard Denni Gramps
Timothy J. Dodge Bar Counter Guy
Georgia Engel Vera
Rick Evans San Francisco Policeman #2
Ann E. Fields Valerie
Melanie H. Gassaway Spinner #1
Jennifer Gimenez Mariangela
Siena Goines Tammy
Marc Goldsmith Paramedic #1
Frank Grillo Andy
Tria Katz Lynne
Craig Kvinsland Waiter
John Lehr Ralph
Loren Lester Mr. Mooney
Eddie James Low Chinese Butcher
Mason Lucero Tommy
Olivia Lucero Susie
George Maguire Father Flynn
Mary Mahagian Park Ranger
James Mangold Dr. Greg
Eddie McClintock Michael
Johnny Messner Todd
Jill Miller Gina
Mitch Mullany Craig
Shannon Murphy Spinner #3
Philip Pavel Room Service Waiter
John Bennett Perry Judy's Father
Nancy Priddy Mrs. Franklin
Manny Rodriguez San Francisco Policeman #1
Max Rosa Bobby the Bouncer
Andrea Sabesin Sheila
David Nathan Schwartz Usher
Jonathan E. Stewart Eddie
Erik Stolhanske Paramedic #2
M. Darnell Suttles Fireman
Darmon Williams Wedding Guest #2
Kristoffer Winters* Neal
Hellena Schmied Spinner #2
Linda Stein Wedding Guest
Ted Stryker Chuck
Sybil Temchen Rebecca
Branden Williams Cheeta

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

Production and Technical Credits

Roger Kumble Director
Cathy Konrad Producer
Nancy M. Pimental Screenwriter
Ricky Strauss Executive Producer
Stuart M. Besser* Executive Producer
Anthony B. Richmond Director of Photography
Jon Gary Steele Production Designer
Wendy Greene Bricmont Editor
David Rennie Editor
Edward Shearmur Composer
John Houlihan Music Supervisor
Dixie J. Capp Associate Producer
Sam Hill Assistant Director
Stuart M. Besser* Unit Production Manager
Rick Avery Second Unit Director
Gershon Ginsburg Art Director
Maggie Martin Set Decorator
Denise Wingate Costume Designer
Garet Reilly* Costume Supervisor
Jim Stuebe Production Sound Mixer
Jeffrey J. Haboush Re-recording Mixer
Bill W. Benton Re-recording Mixer
John J. Morris Supervising Sound Editor
Jay Wilkinson Sound Editor
Michael Magill Sound Editor
Scott G.G. Haller Sound Editor
Amanda Goodpaster Music Editor
Daryl Kell Music Editor
Jane Galli Department Head Makeup
Margie Latinopoulos Key Makeup
Jonathan Hanousek Department Head Hairstylist
D.J. Plumb Key Hairstylist
Lisa Beach Casting Director
Rick Avery Stunt Coordinator

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

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 12, 2002 3 $9,430,667   2,670 $3,532   $9,430,667 1
Apr 19, 2002 7 $5,105,706 -46% 2,670 $1,912   $16,912,036 2
Apr 26, 2002 10 $2,904,173 -43% 2,124 $1,367   $21,280,807 3
May 3, 2002 13 $1,005,340 -65% 1,125 $894   $23,250,882 4
May 10, 2002 21 $440,288 -56% 568 $775   $24,082,751 5
May 17, 2002 28 $156,474 -64% 202 $775   $24,430,272 6

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Apr 12, 2002 2 $3,387,000     2,670 $1,269   $3,387,000 1
Apr 13, 2002 5 $3,625,000 +7%   2,670 $1,358   $7,012,000 2
Apr 14, 2002 4 $2,104,000 -42%   2,670 $788   $9,430,667 3
Apr 15, 2002 3 $577,000 -73%   2,670 $216   $10,008,000 4
Apr 16, 2002 2 $708,000 +23%   2,670 $265   $10,716,000 5
Apr 17, 2002 3 $554,000 -22%   2,670 $207   $11,270,000 6
Apr 18, 2002 4 $536,000 -3%   2,670 $201   $11,806,000 7
Apr 19, 2002 6 $1,684,000 +214% -50% 2,670 $631   $13,490,000 8
Apr 20, 2002 7 $2,147,000 +27% -41% 2,670 $804   $15,645,000 9
Apr 21, 2002 7 $1,266,000 -41% -40% 2,670 $474   $16,912,036 10
Apr 22, 2002 6 $351,000 -72% -39% 2,670 $131   $17,263,000 11
Apr 23, 2002 4 $442,000 +26% -38% 2,670 $166   $17,705,000 12
Apr 24, 2002 5 $349,000 -21% -37% 2,670 $131   $18,054,000 13
Apr 25, 2002 6 $323,000 -7% -40% 2,670 $121   $18,377,000 14
Apr 26, 2002 9 $1,010,000 +213% -40% 2,124 $476   $19,387,000 15
Apr 27, 2002 10 $1,222,000 +21% -43% 2,124 $575   $20,609,000 16
Apr 28, 2002 10 $746,000 -39% -41% 2,124 $351   $21,280,807 17
Apr 29, 2002 8 $228,000 -69% -35% 2,124 $107   $21,508,000 18
Apr 30, 2002 7 $289,000 +27% -35% 2,124 $136   $21,797,000 19
May 1, 2002 8 $234,000 -19% -33% 2,124 $110   $22,031,000 20
May 2, 2002 9 $214,000 -9% -34% 2,124 $101   $22,246,000 21

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 12, 2002 3 $11,806,330   2,670 $4,422   $11,806,330 1
Apr 19, 2002 7 $6,570,304 -44% 2,670 $2,461   $18,376,634 2
Apr 26, 2002 10 $3,868,908 -41% 2,124 $1,822   $22,245,542 3
May 3, 2002 13 $1,396,921 -64% 1,125 $1,242   $23,642,463 4
May 10, 2002 21 $631,335 -55% 568 $1,112   $24,273,798 5
May 17, 2002 33 $156,474 -75% 202 $775   $24,430,272 6

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Belgium 2/21/2024 $0000$0
 
International Total$38,648,484

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.