The Understudy (2012)

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Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $17,036Details
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Synopsis

Terminally unemployed, dating challenged Rebecca thinks she's scored her big break on Broadway by landing a job with the fickle Ian helping him manage the darling diva Simone. Instead of a dream job, Rebecca finds herself scrubbing floors while careening from one disastrous relationship to the next. When Simone confronts her, she "accidentally" shoves her down a flight of stairs. Suddenly a star is born as Rebecca takes over, but then a bigger Diva is brought in, The Great Greta. What to do? Kill your way to the top...

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$2,296 (13.5% of total gross)
Legs:7.42 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:2 opening theaters/2 max. theaters, 3.0 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $23,069

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 15,901-16,000) 15,997 $17,036
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 32,101-32,200) 32,145 $17,036
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 7,201-7,300) 7,290 $17,036

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


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: March 16th, 2012 (Limited) by Indican Pictures
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 104 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Dumb & Dumber
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Keywords: Performing Arts, Boss From Hell, Accidental Death, Big Break, Broadway
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Black Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Mansion Pictutes
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Biggest 39th Weekend Limited Release 73 $996 Dec 7, 2012 269
Biggest 36th Weekend Limited Release 80 $1,510 Nov 16, 2012 248

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 15,901-16,000) 15,997 $17,036
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 15,201-15,300) 15,269 $23,069
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 14,901-15,000) 14,971 $17,036
Top 2012 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 401-500) 466 $17,036
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 7,201-7,300) 7,290 $17,036
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 7,301-7,400) 7,325 $23,069
Top 2012 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 283 $17,036
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 7,901-8,000) 7,958 $17,036
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 14,001-14,100) 14,040 $17,036
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 7,601-7,700) 7,682 $17,036
All Time Domestic Box Office for Black Comedy Movies (Rank 201-300) 265 $17,036
All Time Domestic Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 3,601-3,700) 3,690 $17,036
All Time Domestic Box Office for Indican Pictures Movies (Rank 101-200) 106 $17,036

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Mar 16, 2012 87 $2,296   2 $1,148   $2,296 1
Mar 30, 2012 101 $630   1 $630   $8,669 3
Nov 16, 2012 87 $1,510   2 $755   $14,632 36
Dec 7, 2012 97 $996   1 $996   $17,036 39

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 16, 2012 92 $2,314   2 $1,157   $15,436 36
Dec 7, 2012 105 $996   1 $996   $17,036 39

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

Marin Ireland Rebecca

Supporting Cast

Kelli Giddish Simone
Richard Kind Ian
Reiko Aylesworth Kinsky
Gloria Reuben Greta
Aasif Mandvi Sarfras
Paul Sparks Bobby
Tom Wopat Detective Jones

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

Production and Technical Credits

David Connolly Director
Hannah Davis Director
Carl Davis Composer
Joe Foley Cinematographer
Kate Eales Editor
Deana Sidney Production Designer

Per Theater Chart: Bikes and Sushi Top List

March 21st, 2012

The Kid with a Bike took top spot on the per theater chart with an average of $15,311 in three theaters, while Jiro Dreams of Sushi was in a virtual tie with an average of $15,202 in six. Gerhard Richter Painting was next with $13,537 in its lone theater. The overall box office leader, 21 Jump Street, was next with an average of $11,632, while last week's winner, Footnote, was right behind with $11,181. More...


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Synopsis

Terminally unemployed, dating challenged Rebecca thinks she's scored her big break on Broadway by landing a job with the fickle Ian helping him manage the darling diva Simone. Instead of a dream job, Rebecca finds herself scrubbing floors while careening from one disastrous relationship to the next. When Simone confronts her, she "accidentally" shoves her down a flight of stairs. Suddenly a star is born as Rebecca takes over, but then a bigger Diva is brought in, The Great Greta. What to do? Kill your way to the top...

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$2,296 (13.5% of total gross)
Legs:7.42 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:2 opening theaters/2 max. theaters, 3.0 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $23,069

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 15,901-16,000) 15,997 $17,036
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 32,101-32,200) 32,145 $17,036
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 7,201-7,300) 7,290 $17,036

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


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: March 16th, 2012 (Limited) by Indican Pictures
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 104 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Dumb & Dumber
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Performing Arts, Boss From Hell, Accidental Death, Big Break, Broadway
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Black Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Mansion Pictutes
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Biggest 39th Weekend Limited Release 73 $996 Dec 7, 2012 269
Biggest 36th Weekend Limited Release 80 $1,510 Nov 16, 2012 248

Leading Cast

Marin Ireland Rebecca

Supporting Cast

Kelli Giddish Simone
Richard Kind Ian
Reiko Aylesworth Kinsky
Gloria Reuben Greta
Aasif Mandvi Sarfras
Paul Sparks Bobby
Tom Wopat Detective Jones

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

Production and Technical Credits

David Connolly Director
Hannah Davis Director
Carl Davis Composer
Joe Foley Cinematographer
Kate Eales Editor
Deana Sidney Production Designer

Per Theater Chart: Bikes and Sushi Top List

March 21st, 2012

The Kid with a Bike took top spot on the per theater chart with an average of $15,311 in three theaters, while Jiro Dreams of Sushi was in a virtual tie with an average of $15,202 in six. Gerhard Richter Painting was next with $13,537 in its lone theater. The overall box office leader, 21 Jump Street, was next with an average of $11,632, while last week's winner, Footnote, was right behind with $11,181. More...

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 15,901-16,000) 15,997 $17,036
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 15,201-15,300) 15,269 $23,069
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 14,901-15,000) 14,971 $17,036
Top 2012 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 401-500) 466 $17,036
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 7,201-7,300) 7,290 $17,036
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 7,301-7,400) 7,325 $23,069
Top 2012 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 283 $17,036
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 7,901-8,000) 7,958 $17,036
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 14,001-14,100) 14,040 $17,036
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 7,601-7,700) 7,682 $17,036
All Time Domestic Box Office for Black Comedy Movies (Rank 201-300) 265 $17,036
All Time Domestic Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 3,601-3,700) 3,690 $17,036
All Time Domestic Box Office for Indican Pictures Movies (Rank 101-200) 106 $17,036

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Mar 16, 2012 87 $2,296   2 $1,148   $2,296 1
Mar 30, 2012 101 $630   1 $630   $8,669 3
Nov 16, 2012 87 $1,510   2 $755   $14,632 36
Dec 7, 2012 97 $996   1 $996   $17,036 39

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 16, 2012 92 $2,314   2 $1,157   $15,436 36
Dec 7, 2012 105 $996   1 $996   $17,036 39

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 32,101-32,200) 32,145 $17,036
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 30,401-30,500) 30,489 $17,036
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 17,901-18,000) 17,927 $17,036
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 27,401-27,500) 27,485 $17,036
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 16,201-16,300) 16,279 $17,036
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Black Comedy Movies (Rank 301-400) 317 $17,036
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 4,601-4,700) 4,613 $17,036
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Indican Pictures Movies (Rank 101-200) 110 $17,036

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.