Tears of the Sun (2003)

Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $43,632,458Details
International Box Office $42,000,000Details
Worldwide Box Office $85,632,458
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Metrics

Opening Weekend:$17,057,213 (39.1% of total gross)
Legs:2.56 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:51.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$75,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.1 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,973 opening theaters/2,973 max. theaters, 4.1 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $78,002,959

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: March 7th, 2003 (Wide) by Sony Pictures
Video Release: June 10th, 2003 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R for strong war violence, some brutality and language
Running Time: 109 minutes
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Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Action
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Revolution Studios
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Mar 7, 2003 2 $17,057,213   2,973 $5,737   $17,057,213 1
Mar 14, 2003 4 $8,705,853 -49% 2,973 $2,928   $30,721,673 2
Mar 21, 2003 8 $4,435,782 -49% 2,810 $1,579   $37,921,775 3
Mar 28, 2003 13 $2,006,425 -55% 1,764 $1,137   $41,434,588 4
Apr 4, 2003 20 $705,691 -65% 855 $825   $42,801,916 5
Apr 11, 2003 30 $210,131 -70% 343 $613   $43,263,007 6
Apr 18, 2003 48 $89,147 -58% 123 $725   $43,426,961 7
Apr 25, 2003 56 $44,827 -50% 71 $631   $43,509,938 8
May 2, 2003 74 $20,604 -54% 71 $290   $43,548,669 9
May 16, 2003 43 $63,782   133 $480   $43,632,458 11

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Mar 7, 2003 2 $5,805,885     2,973 $1,953   $5,805,885 1
Mar 8, 2003 2 $6,740,524 +16%   2,973 $2,267   $12,546,409 2
Mar 9, 2003 2 $4,510,804 -33%   2,973 $1,517   $17,057,213 3
Mar 10, 2003 2 $1,346,000 -70%   2,973 $453   $18,403,000 4
Mar 11, 2003 2 $1,358,000 +1%   2,973 $457   $19,761,000 5
Mar 12, 2003 2 $1,141,000 -16%   2,973 $384   $20,902,000 6
Mar 13, 2003 2 $1,114,000 -2%   2,973 $375   $22,016,000 7
Mar 14, 2003 4 $2,561,900 +130% -56% 2,973 $862   $24,577,720 8
Mar 15, 2003 4 $3,688,583 +44% -45% 2,973 $1,241   $28,266,303 9
Mar 16, 2003 4 $2,455,370 -33% -46% 2,973 $826   $30,721,673 10
Mar 17, 2003 4 $662,000 -73% -51% 2,973 $223   $31,384,000 11
Mar 18, 2003 5 $802,000 +21% -41% 2,973 $270   $32,186,000 12
Mar 19, 2003 5 $647,000 -19% -43% 2,973 $218   $32,833,000 13
Mar 20, 2003 5 $653,000 +1% -41% 2,973 $220   $33,486,000 14
Mar 21, 2003 8 $1,279,371 +96% -50% 2,810 $455   $34,765,371 15
Mar 22, 2003 8 $2,080,899 +63% -44% 2,810 $741   $36,846,263 16
Mar 23, 2003 8 $1,075,512 -48% -56% 2,810 $383   $37,921,775 17
Mar 24, 2003 8 $363,000 -66% -45% 2,810 $129   $38,285,000 18
Mar 25, 2003 8 $403,000 +11% -50% 2,810 $143   $38,688,000 19
Mar 26, 2003 8 $366,000 -9% -43% 2,810 $130   $39,054,000 20
Mar 27, 2003 8 $374,000 +2% -43% 2,810 $133   $39,428,000 21

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Mar 7, 2003 2 $22,015,820   2,973 $7,405   $22,015,820 1
Mar 14, 2003 4 $11,470,173 -48% 2,973 $3,858   $33,485,993 2
Mar 21, 2003 8 $5,942,170 -48% 2,810 $2,115   $39,428,163 3
Mar 28, 2003 13 $2,668,062 -55% 1,764 $1,513   $42,096,225 4
Apr 4, 2003 20 $956,651 -64% 855 $1,119   $43,052,876 5
Apr 11, 2003 33 $284,938 -70% 343 $831   $43,337,814 6
Apr 18, 2003 51 $127,297 -55% 123 $1,035   $43,465,111 7
Apr 25, 2003 60 $62,954 -51% 71 $887   $43,528,065 8
May 2, 2003 65 $40,611 -35% 71 $572   $43,568,676 9
May 16, 2003 51 $63,782   133 $480   $43,632,458 11

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

Bruce Willis Lieutenant A.K. Waters
Monica Bellucci Dr. Lena Kendricks

Supporting Cast

Cole Hauser James "Red" Atkins
Eamonn Walker Ellis "Zee" Pettigrew
Nick Chinlund Michael 'Slo' Slowenski
Fionnula Flanagan Sister Grace
Malick Bowens Colonel Idriss Sadique
Tom Skerritt Captain Bill Rhodes
Johnny Messner Kelly Lake
Paul Francis Danny "Doc" Kelley
Chad Smith Jason "Flea" Mabry
Akosua Busia Patience
Peter Mensah Terwase
Charles Ingram Demetrius "Silk" Owens
Awaovieyi Agie Musa
Hadar Busia-Singleton Amaka
Ida Onyango Lasana
Fabrice Yahve Habimana, Jr. Bujo
Sammi Rotibi Arthur Azuka
Benjamin Ochieng Colonel Emanuel Okeze
Jimmy Jean-Louis Gideon
Cornelia Hayes O'Herlihy Sister Siobhan
Pierrino Mascarino Father Gianni
Howard Mungo President Samuel Azuka
Kanayo Chiemelu General Mustafa Yakubu
Nkeonye Nwankwo Refugee Woman
Alpha Osman Davies Alpha
Morris Sesay Man With Goat
Cle Sloan Mission Rebel
Kobby Dankyi Rebel Officer
Lahai Fahnbulleh Injured Old Man
Allison Dean Rape Victim
Rodney Charles Christopher Marwa
Jewel McDonald Village Woman
George Reid Tortured Villager
Yannick Doth Teenage Rebel Soldier
Ousmane Sall Village Attacker
Harry Van Gorkum Carrier Reporter
Michael Clossin Rhodes' Aide
Anthony Vaughn Rebel Squad Commander
Randall J. Gillet Seahawk Pilot
William Wood Carrier Corpsman
Chinyere A. Joyce Chanting Woman
Martha Myles Chanting Woman
Gerald Michael Burch Refugee Camp Guard
Frederick Harris Jr. Refugee Camp Guard
Elton C. Garner Jr. Refugee Camp Guard
Floyd W. Vaughn Relief Worker
John Anyak Refugee
Ganohan Anasansame Refugee

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

Production and Technical Credits

Antoine Fuqua Director
Alex Lasker Screenwriter
Patrick Cirillo Screenwriter
Michael Lobell Producer
Arnold Rifkin Producer
Ian Bryce Producer
Joe Roth Executive Producer
Naomi Shohan Production Designer
Conrad Buff Editor
Hans Zimmer Composer
Mauro Fiore Director of Photography
Steven P. Saeta Co-Producer
Stephen Eads Associate Producer
Heidi Fugeman Associate Producer
Cathy Schulman Associate Producer
K.C. Hodenfield Assistant Director
Rich T. Sickler Assistant Director
David S. Lazan Art Director
Larry Dias Set Decorator
Marlene Stewart Costume Designer
Mark A. Peterson Costume Supervisor
Willie D. Burton Sound Mixer
Steve Pederson Re-recording Mixer
Daniel Leahy Re-recording Mixer
Michael Herbick Re-recording Mixer
George Simpson Supervising Sound Editor
Michael Jonascu Sound Effects Editor
Piero Mura Sound Effects Editor
George Simpson Sound Designer
Hugo Weng Dialogue Editor
Susan Dudeck Dialogue Editor
Curt Schulkey Dialogue Editor
Bob Badami Supervising Music Editor
Jennifer Nash Additional Music Editor
John Blake Make up
Richard Snell Make up
Ken Walker Hairstylist
Mary Vernieu Casting Director
Roger Guyett Visual Effects Supervisor

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

DVD Releases for September 19, 2006

September 19th, 2006

It's another week where first run releases are taking a backseat to limited releases and TV on DVD. That latter category is especially busy with the Fall season under way. In fact, it is from that list that we get the DVD Pick of the Week, My Name Is Earl - The Complete First Season - Buy from Amazon, but Hard Candy - Buy from Amazon earns an honorable mention. More...

DVD Releases for June 7, 2005

June 6th, 2005

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DVD Releases for May 25, 2004

May 25th, 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 including a surprise selection for my DVD pick of the week, Bubba Ho-Tep - Buy from Amazon. More...

Bringing Down the House on Top: Part Three

March 24th, 2003


Bringing Down the House Stays on Top

March 17th, 2003


Bringing Down the House Fills Up the Theatres

March 10th, 2003



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Metrics

Opening Weekend:$17,057,213 (39.1% of total gross)
Legs:2.56 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:51.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$75,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.1 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,973 opening theaters/2,973 max. theaters, 4.1 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $78,002,959

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: March 7th, 2003 (Wide) by Sony Pictures
Video Release: June 10th, 2003 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R for strong war violence, some brutality and language
Running Time: 109 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Timeline
Create your own comparison chart…
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Action
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Revolution Studios
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Leading Cast

Bruce Willis Lieutenant A.K. Waters
Monica Bellucci Dr. Lena Kendricks

Supporting Cast

Cole Hauser James "Red" Atkins
Eamonn Walker Ellis "Zee" Pettigrew
Nick Chinlund Michael 'Slo' Slowenski
Fionnula Flanagan Sister Grace
Malick Bowens Colonel Idriss Sadique
Tom Skerritt Captain Bill Rhodes
Johnny Messner Kelly Lake
Paul Francis Danny "Doc" Kelley
Chad Smith Jason "Flea" Mabry
Akosua Busia Patience
Peter Mensah Terwase
Charles Ingram Demetrius "Silk" Owens
Awaovieyi Agie Musa
Hadar Busia-Singleton Amaka
Ida Onyango Lasana
Fabrice Yahve Habimana, Jr. Bujo
Sammi Rotibi Arthur Azuka
Benjamin Ochieng Colonel Emanuel Okeze
Jimmy Jean-Louis Gideon
Cornelia Hayes O'Herlihy Sister Siobhan
Pierrino Mascarino Father Gianni
Howard Mungo President Samuel Azuka
Kanayo Chiemelu General Mustafa Yakubu
Nkeonye Nwankwo Refugee Woman
Alpha Osman Davies Alpha
Morris Sesay Man With Goat
Cle Sloan Mission Rebel
Kobby Dankyi Rebel Officer
Lahai Fahnbulleh Injured Old Man
Allison Dean Rape Victim
Rodney Charles Christopher Marwa
Jewel McDonald Village Woman
George Reid Tortured Villager
Yannick Doth Teenage Rebel Soldier
Ousmane Sall Village Attacker
Harry Van Gorkum Carrier Reporter
Michael Clossin Rhodes' Aide
Anthony Vaughn Rebel Squad Commander
Randall J. Gillet Seahawk Pilot
William Wood Carrier Corpsman
Chinyere A. Joyce Chanting Woman
Martha Myles Chanting Woman
Gerald Michael Burch Refugee Camp Guard
Frederick Harris Jr. Refugee Camp Guard
Elton C. Garner Jr. Refugee Camp Guard
Floyd W. Vaughn Relief Worker
John Anyak Refugee
Ganohan Anasansame Refugee

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

Production and Technical Credits

Antoine Fuqua Director
Alex Lasker Screenwriter
Patrick Cirillo Screenwriter
Michael Lobell Producer
Arnold Rifkin Producer
Ian Bryce Producer
Joe Roth Executive Producer
Naomi Shohan Production Designer
Conrad Buff Editor
Hans Zimmer Composer
Mauro Fiore Director of Photography
Steven P. Saeta Co-Producer
Stephen Eads Associate Producer
Heidi Fugeman Associate Producer
Cathy Schulman Associate Producer
K.C. Hodenfield Assistant Director
Rich T. Sickler Assistant Director
David S. Lazan Art Director
Larry Dias Set Decorator
Marlene Stewart Costume Designer
Mark A. Peterson Costume Supervisor
Willie D. Burton Sound Mixer
Steve Pederson Re-recording Mixer
Daniel Leahy Re-recording Mixer
Michael Herbick Re-recording Mixer
George Simpson Supervising Sound Editor
Michael Jonascu Sound Effects Editor
Piero Mura Sound Effects Editor
George Simpson Sound Designer
Hugo Weng Dialogue Editor
Susan Dudeck Dialogue Editor
Curt Schulkey Dialogue Editor
Bob Badami Supervising Music Editor
Jennifer Nash Additional Music Editor
John Blake Make up
Richard Snell Make up
Ken Walker Hairstylist
Mary Vernieu Casting Director
Roger Guyett Visual Effects Supervisor

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

DVD Releases for September 19, 2006

September 19th, 2006

It's another week where first run releases are taking a backseat to limited releases and TV on DVD. That latter category is especially busy with the Fall season under way. In fact, it is from that list that we get the DVD Pick of the Week, My Name Is Earl - The Complete First Season - Buy from Amazon, but Hard Candy - Buy from Amazon earns an honorable mention. More...

DVD Releases for June 7, 2005

June 6th, 2005

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, classics and a few from the growing TV on DVD section.

It's the first Tuesday of the month and that usually means it's a busy week for DVD releases but what this week makes up with in quantity, it lacks in quality. That's not to say there's no DVDs worth picking up, it's just that they are buried under a mound of dreck. Leading the way is The Dead Zone - The Complete Third Season - Buy from Amazon with Rescue Me - The Complete First Season - Buy from Amazon right behind. There are also a couple other releases that are not only worthy of being a DVD pick of the week, but are must-haves for all Loyal Canucks: Degrassi Junior High - Season 2 - Buy from Amazon and Rock & Rule - 2-Disc Collector's Edition, an amazing cartoon that (and I can't emphasize this enough) is not for children. More...

DVD Releases for May 25, 2004

May 25th, 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 including a surprise selection for my DVD pick of the week, Bubba Ho-Tep - Buy from Amazon. More...

Bringing Down the House on Top: Part Three

March 24th, 2003


Bringing Down the House Stays on Top

March 17th, 2003


Bringing Down the House Fills Up the Theatres

March 10th, 2003


Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Mar 7, 2003 2 $17,057,213   2,973 $5,737   $17,057,213 1
Mar 14, 2003 4 $8,705,853 -49% 2,973 $2,928   $30,721,673 2
Mar 21, 2003 8 $4,435,782 -49% 2,810 $1,579   $37,921,775 3
Mar 28, 2003 13 $2,006,425 -55% 1,764 $1,137   $41,434,588 4
Apr 4, 2003 20 $705,691 -65% 855 $825   $42,801,916 5
Apr 11, 2003 30 $210,131 -70% 343 $613   $43,263,007 6
Apr 18, 2003 48 $89,147 -58% 123 $725   $43,426,961 7
Apr 25, 2003 56 $44,827 -50% 71 $631   $43,509,938 8
May 2, 2003 74 $20,604 -54% 71 $290   $43,548,669 9
May 16, 2003 43 $63,782   133 $480   $43,632,458 11

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Mar 7, 2003 2 $5,805,885     2,973 $1,953   $5,805,885 1
Mar 8, 2003 2 $6,740,524 +16%   2,973 $2,267   $12,546,409 2
Mar 9, 2003 2 $4,510,804 -33%   2,973 $1,517   $17,057,213 3
Mar 10, 2003 2 $1,346,000 -70%   2,973 $453   $18,403,000 4
Mar 11, 2003 2 $1,358,000 +1%   2,973 $457   $19,761,000 5
Mar 12, 2003 2 $1,141,000 -16%   2,973 $384   $20,902,000 6
Mar 13, 2003 2 $1,114,000 -2%   2,973 $375   $22,016,000 7
Mar 14, 2003 4 $2,561,900 +130% -56% 2,973 $862   $24,577,720 8
Mar 15, 2003 4 $3,688,583 +44% -45% 2,973 $1,241   $28,266,303 9
Mar 16, 2003 4 $2,455,370 -33% -46% 2,973 $826   $30,721,673 10
Mar 17, 2003 4 $662,000 -73% -51% 2,973 $223   $31,384,000 11
Mar 18, 2003 5 $802,000 +21% -41% 2,973 $270   $32,186,000 12
Mar 19, 2003 5 $647,000 -19% -43% 2,973 $218   $32,833,000 13
Mar 20, 2003 5 $653,000 +1% -41% 2,973 $220   $33,486,000 14
Mar 21, 2003 8 $1,279,371 +96% -50% 2,810 $455   $34,765,371 15
Mar 22, 2003 8 $2,080,899 +63% -44% 2,810 $741   $36,846,263 16
Mar 23, 2003 8 $1,075,512 -48% -56% 2,810 $383   $37,921,775 17
Mar 24, 2003 8 $363,000 -66% -45% 2,810 $129   $38,285,000 18
Mar 25, 2003 8 $403,000 +11% -50% 2,810 $143   $38,688,000 19
Mar 26, 2003 8 $366,000 -9% -43% 2,810 $130   $39,054,000 20
Mar 27, 2003 8 $374,000 +2% -43% 2,810 $133   $39,428,000 21

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Mar 7, 2003 2 $22,015,820   2,973 $7,405   $22,015,820 1
Mar 14, 2003 4 $11,470,173 -48% 2,973 $3,858   $33,485,993 2
Mar 21, 2003 8 $5,942,170 -48% 2,810 $2,115   $39,428,163 3
Mar 28, 2003 13 $2,668,062 -55% 1,764 $1,513   $42,096,225 4
Apr 4, 2003 20 $956,651 -64% 855 $1,119   $43,052,876 5
Apr 11, 2003 33 $284,938 -70% 343 $831   $43,337,814 6
Apr 18, 2003 51 $127,297 -55% 123 $1,035   $43,465,111 7
Apr 25, 2003 60 $62,954 -51% 71 $887   $43,528,065 8
May 2, 2003 65 $40,611 -35% 71 $572   $43,568,676 9
May 16, 2003 51 $63,782   133 $480   $43,632,458 11

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.