Big Fan (2009)

Big Fan poster
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $234,540Details
Further financial details...

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$24,266 (10.3% of total gross)
Legs:6.54 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:2 opening theaters/15 max. theaters, 7.5 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $336,843

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 11,401-11,500) 11,409 $234,540
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 21,301-21,400) 21,351 $234,540
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 3,401-3,500) 3,472 $234,540
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,059 $234,540
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 4,001-4,100) 4,087 $234,540
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,154 $234,540
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,801-4,900) 4,888 $234,540

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


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: August 28th, 2009 (Limited) by First Independent Pictures
MPAA Rating: R For language and some sexuality
Comparisons: vs. I Love My Dad
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Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 11,401-11,500) 11,409 $234,540
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 10,701-10,800) 10,779 $336,843
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 10,401-10,500) 10,445 $234,540
Top 2009 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 289 $234,540
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 3,401-3,500) 3,472 $234,540
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 3,401-3,500) 3,476 $336,843
Top 2009 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 129 $234,540
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 5,801-5,900) 5,848 $234,540
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 10,101-10,200) 10,154 $234,540
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 5,801-5,900) 5,806 $234,540
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,059 $234,540
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,154 $234,540
All Time Domestic Box Office for First Independent Pictures Movies 2 $234,540

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Aug 28, 2009 55 $24,266   2 $12,133   $24,266 1
Sep 4, 2009 62 $21,614 -11% 10 $2,161   $55,890 2
Sep 11, 2009 50 $35,884 +66% 13 $2,760   $105,339 3
Sep 18, 2009 63 $19,220 -46% 14 $1,373   $140,419 4
Sep 25, 2009 71 $18,575 -3% 15 $1,238   $168,718 5
Oct 2, 2009 74 $12,322 -34% 8 $1,540   $188,853 6
Oct 9, 2009 91 $4,703 -62% 7 $672   $196,783 7
Oct 16, 2009 97 $4,274 -9% 7 $611   $203,125 8
Oct 23, 2009 89 $5,427 +27% 7 $775   $210,657 9
Oct 30, 2009 96 $3,677 -32% 9 $409   $217,707 10
Nov 6, 2009 106 $1,382 -62% 4 $346   $221,494 11
Nov 13, 2009 120 $980 -29% 3 $327   $223,198 12
Nov 20, 2009 107 $1,527 +56% 3 $509   $225,071 13
Nov 27, 2009 111 $232 -85% 1 $232   $225,596 14
Dec 4, 2009 108 $337 +45% 2 $169   $226,345 15
Dec 11, 2009 101 $653 +94% 1 $653   $229,473 16
Dec 18, 2009 95 $229 -65% 1 $229   $229,997 17
Dec 25, 2009 80 $91 -60% 1 $91   $230,088 18
Jan 1, 2010 79 $747 +721% 1 $747   $230,874 19
Jan 8, 2010 82 $1,220 +63% 1 $1,220   $232,732 20
Jan 29, 2010 91 $1,176   1 $1,176   $233,908 23
Mar 19, 2010 105 $514   1 $514   $234,422 30

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Aug 28, 2009 57 $34,276   2 $17,138   $34,276 1
Sep 4, 2009 60 $35,179 +3% 10 $3,518   $69,455 2
Sep 11, 2009 53 $51,744 +47% 13 $3,980   $121,199 3
Sep 18, 2009 64 $28,944 -44% 14 $2,067   $150,143 4
Sep 25, 2009 73 $26,460 -9% 15 $1,764   $176,603 5
Oct 2, 2009 76 $15,429 -42% 8 $1,929   $192,080 6
Oct 9, 2009 97 $6,744 -56% 7 $963   $198,824 7
Oct 16, 2009 98 $6,409 -5% 7 $916   $205,230 8
Oct 23, 2009 90 $8,742 +36% 7 $1,249   $213,972 9
Oct 30, 2009 95 $5,723 -35% 9 $636   $219,932 10
Nov 6, 2009 113 $2,218 -61% 4 $555   $222,202 11
Nov 13, 2009 123 $1,226 -45% 3 $409   $223,444 12
Nov 20, 2009 117 $1,820 +48% 3 $607   $225,364 13
Nov 27, 2009 111 $474 -74% 1 $474   $226,008 14
Dec 4, 2009 94 $2,812 +493% 2 $1,406   $228,820 15
Dec 11, 2009 105 $948 -66% 1 $948   $229,768 16
Dec 18, 2009 90 $229 -76% 1 $229   $229,997 17
Dec 25, 2009 80 $130 -43% 1 $130   $230,127 18
Jan 1, 2010 81 $757 +482% 1 $757   $231,520 19
Jan 8, 2010 82 $1,220 +61% 1 $1,220   $232,732 20
Jan 29, 2010 94 $1,176   1 $1,176   $233,908 23
Mar 19, 2010 111 $118   1 $118   $234,540 30

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

Patton Oswalt   

Supporting Cast

Matt Servitto   
Marcia Jean Kurtz   
Kevin Corrigan   
Michael Rapaport   
Paul Aufiero   

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

Production and Technical Credits

Robert D. Siegel    Director

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for January 12th, 2010

January 11th, 2010

As it is usually true at this time of year, there are very few major releases hitting the home market this week. Most of the films on this week's list that opened wide were critics and / or box office disappointments, but at least there are a number of smaller films to pick up the slack. This includes Big Fan, which features what should be a star making performance by Patton Oswald, but the DVD isn't exactly loaded with extras. That's not an issue with Moon, as both the DVD and the Blu-ray are loaded with extras. The best release of the week is arguably The Hurt Locker and both its DVD and Blu-ray are Pick of the Week material. However, it is likely that it will be joined by Transformers - Season 2 - Volume 2, once the screener arrives. More...

Awards Season - Precious and Station Lead Independent Spirit Awards

December 2nd, 2009

As always, the Independent Spirit Awards represent the unofficial start of Awards Season with the announcement of their nominations. This year The Last Station and Precious topped the list of nominees with five each. For the former, it should help build buzz for its 2010 release. For the latter, it is the first step towards possible Awards Season glory and further enhances its already lofty box office potential. More...

Big Issues on the Per Theater Chart

September 1st, 2009

This proved to be a bumper weekend for movies in limited release. The September Issue was the number one film on the per theater chart, and it won by a huge margin with an average of $36,736 to an average of $12,133 for Big Fan. The Headless Woman was right behind with $11,862 in one theater. Der Baader Meinhof Komplex grew over the weekend to earn $10,564. Brighton Rock returned to the $10,000 club with $10,392 in one theater. And Still Walking was the final film in the $10,000 club, earning an average of $10,149 in two theaters. More...

Big Fan of Limited Releases

August 28th, 2009

There are seven limited releases on this week's list, including a number earning very impressive reviews. That said, I can't see any films that strong shot at mainstream success. Big Fan has a chance, if its reviews hold strong, but most will have to wait till the home market to find an audience, if they find an audience. More...


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  7. Cast & Crew
  8. Trailer

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$24,266 (10.3% of total gross)
Legs:6.54 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:2 opening theaters/15 max. theaters, 7.5 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $336,843

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 11,401-11,500) 11,409 $234,540
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 21,301-21,400) 21,351 $234,540
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 3,401-3,500) 3,472 $234,540
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,059 $234,540
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 4,001-4,100) 4,087 $234,540
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,154 $234,540
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,801-4,900) 4,888 $234,540

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


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: August 28th, 2009 (Limited) by First Independent Pictures
MPAA Rating: R For language and some sexuality
Comparisons: vs. I Love My Dad
Create your own comparison chart…
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Leading Cast

Patton Oswalt   

Supporting Cast

Matt Servitto   
Marcia Jean Kurtz   
Kevin Corrigan   
Michael Rapaport   
Paul Aufiero   

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

Production and Technical Credits

Robert D. Siegel    Director

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for January 12th, 2010

January 11th, 2010

As it is usually true at this time of year, there are very few major releases hitting the home market this week. Most of the films on this week's list that opened wide were critics and / or box office disappointments, but at least there are a number of smaller films to pick up the slack. This includes Big Fan, which features what should be a star making performance by Patton Oswald, but the DVD isn't exactly loaded with extras. That's not an issue with Moon, as both the DVD and the Blu-ray are loaded with extras. The best release of the week is arguably The Hurt Locker and both its DVD and Blu-ray are Pick of the Week material. However, it is likely that it will be joined by Transformers - Season 2 - Volume 2, once the screener arrives. More...

Awards Season - Precious and Station Lead Independent Spirit Awards

December 2nd, 2009

As always, the Independent Spirit Awards represent the unofficial start of Awards Season with the announcement of their nominations. This year The Last Station and Precious topped the list of nominees with five each. For the former, it should help build buzz for its 2010 release. For the latter, it is the first step towards possible Awards Season glory and further enhances its already lofty box office potential. More...

Big Issues on the Per Theater Chart

September 1st, 2009

This proved to be a bumper weekend for movies in limited release. The September Issue was the number one film on the per theater chart, and it won by a huge margin with an average of $36,736 to an average of $12,133 for Big Fan. The Headless Woman was right behind with $11,862 in one theater. Der Baader Meinhof Komplex grew over the weekend to earn $10,564. Brighton Rock returned to the $10,000 club with $10,392 in one theater. And Still Walking was the final film in the $10,000 club, earning an average of $10,149 in two theaters. More...

Big Fan of Limited Releases

August 28th, 2009

There are seven limited releases on this week's list, including a number earning very impressive reviews. That said, I can't see any films that strong shot at mainstream success. Big Fan has a chance, if its reviews hold strong, but most will have to wait till the home market to find an audience, if they find an audience. More...

Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 11,401-11,500) 11,409 $234,540
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 10,701-10,800) 10,779 $336,843
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 10,401-10,500) 10,445 $234,540
Top 2009 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 289 $234,540
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 3,401-3,500) 3,472 $234,540
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 3,401-3,500) 3,476 $336,843
Top 2009 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 129 $234,540
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 5,801-5,900) 5,848 $234,540
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 10,101-10,200) 10,154 $234,540
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 5,801-5,900) 5,806 $234,540
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,059 $234,540
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,154 $234,540
All Time Domestic Box Office for First Independent Pictures Movies 2 $234,540

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Aug 28, 2009 55 $24,266   2 $12,133   $24,266 1
Sep 4, 2009 62 $21,614 -11% 10 $2,161   $55,890 2
Sep 11, 2009 50 $35,884 +66% 13 $2,760   $105,339 3
Sep 18, 2009 63 $19,220 -46% 14 $1,373   $140,419 4
Sep 25, 2009 71 $18,575 -3% 15 $1,238   $168,718 5
Oct 2, 2009 74 $12,322 -34% 8 $1,540   $188,853 6
Oct 9, 2009 91 $4,703 -62% 7 $672   $196,783 7
Oct 16, 2009 97 $4,274 -9% 7 $611   $203,125 8
Oct 23, 2009 89 $5,427 +27% 7 $775   $210,657 9
Oct 30, 2009 96 $3,677 -32% 9 $409   $217,707 10
Nov 6, 2009 106 $1,382 -62% 4 $346   $221,494 11
Nov 13, 2009 120 $980 -29% 3 $327   $223,198 12
Nov 20, 2009 107 $1,527 +56% 3 $509   $225,071 13
Nov 27, 2009 111 $232 -85% 1 $232   $225,596 14
Dec 4, 2009 108 $337 +45% 2 $169   $226,345 15
Dec 11, 2009 101 $653 +94% 1 $653   $229,473 16
Dec 18, 2009 95 $229 -65% 1 $229   $229,997 17
Dec 25, 2009 80 $91 -60% 1 $91   $230,088 18
Jan 1, 2010 79 $747 +721% 1 $747   $230,874 19
Jan 8, 2010 82 $1,220 +63% 1 $1,220   $232,732 20
Jan 29, 2010 91 $1,176   1 $1,176   $233,908 23
Mar 19, 2010 105 $514   1 $514   $234,422 30

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Aug 28, 2009 57 $34,276   2 $17,138   $34,276 1
Sep 4, 2009 60 $35,179 +3% 10 $3,518   $69,455 2
Sep 11, 2009 53 $51,744 +47% 13 $3,980   $121,199 3
Sep 18, 2009 64 $28,944 -44% 14 $2,067   $150,143 4
Sep 25, 2009 73 $26,460 -9% 15 $1,764   $176,603 5
Oct 2, 2009 76 $15,429 -42% 8 $1,929   $192,080 6
Oct 9, 2009 97 $6,744 -56% 7 $963   $198,824 7
Oct 16, 2009 98 $6,409 -5% 7 $916   $205,230 8
Oct 23, 2009 90 $8,742 +36% 7 $1,249   $213,972 9
Oct 30, 2009 95 $5,723 -35% 9 $636   $219,932 10
Nov 6, 2009 113 $2,218 -61% 4 $555   $222,202 11
Nov 13, 2009 123 $1,226 -45% 3 $409   $223,444 12
Nov 20, 2009 117 $1,820 +48% 3 $607   $225,364 13
Nov 27, 2009 111 $474 -74% 1 $474   $226,008 14
Dec 4, 2009 94 $2,812 +493% 2 $1,406   $228,820 15
Dec 11, 2009 105 $948 -66% 1 $948   $229,768 16
Dec 18, 2009 90 $229 -76% 1 $229   $229,997 17
Dec 25, 2009 80 $130 -43% 1 $130   $230,127 18
Jan 1, 2010 81 $757 +482% 1 $757   $231,520 19
Jan 8, 2010 82 $1,220 +61% 1 $1,220   $232,732 20
Jan 29, 2010 94 $1,176   1 $1,176   $233,908 23
Mar 19, 2010 111 $118   1 $118   $234,540 30

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 21,301-21,400) 21,351 $234,540
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 19,801-19,900) 19,864 $234,540
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 11,801-11,900) 11,874 $234,540
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 18,201-18,300) 18,208 $234,540
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 11,101-11,200) 11,113 $234,540
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 4,001-4,100) 4,087 $234,540
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,801-4,900) 4,888 $234,540
All Time Worldwide Box Office for First Independent Pictures Movies 4 $234,540

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.