
Domestic Total: 5.25M
Opening Weekend: 1.99M
Legs: 2.64
Overview: An intimate, behind-the-scenes look at how an anonymous chef became a world-renowned cultural icon. This unflinching look at Anthony Bourdain reverberates with his presence, in his own voice and in the way he indelibly impacted the world around him.
| Date | Revenue | % YD | Theaters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jul 16, 2021 | $781,675 | + 0.00% | 927 |
| Sat, Jul 17, 2021 | $665,450 | -14.87% | 927 |
| Sun, Jul 18, 2021 | $541,670 | -18.60% | 927 |
| Mon, Jul 19, 2021 | $253,230 | -53.25% | 927 |
| Tue, Jul 20, 2021 | $226,815 | -10.43% | 927 |
| Wed, Jul 21, 2021 | $217,610 | -4.06% | 927 |
| Thu, Jul 22, 2021 | $185,030 | -14.97% | 927 |
| Fri, Jul 23, 2021 | $251,285 | + 35.81% | 954 |
| Sat, Jul 24, 2021 | $329,255 | + 31.03% | 954 |
| Sun, Jul 25, 2021 | $299,090 | -9.16% | 954 |
| Mon, Jul 26, 2021 | $119,540 | -60.03% | 954 |
| Tue, Jul 27, 2021 | $128,500 | + 7.50% | 954 |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2021 | $125,460 | -2.37% | 954 |
| Thu, Jul 29, 2021 | $105,545 | -15.87% | 954 |
| Fri, Jul 30, 2021 | $105,200 | -0.33% | 537 |
| Sat, Jul 31, 2021 | $137,350 | + 30.56% | 537 |
| Sun, Aug 1, 2021 | $123,445 | -10.12% | 537 |
| Mon, Aug 2, 2021 | $50,530 | -59.07% | 537 |
| Tue, Aug 3, 2021 | $51,430 | + 1.78% | 537 |
| Wed, Aug 4, 2021 | $55,135 | + 7.20% | 537 |
| Thu, Aug 5, 2021 | $47,835 | -13.24% | 537 |
| Fri, Aug 6, 2021 | $44,270 | -7.45% | 268 |
| Sat, Aug 7, 2021 | $71,770 | + 62.12% | 268 |
| Sun, Aug 8, 2021 | $60,185 | -16.14% | 268 |
| Mon, Aug 9, 2021 | $20,130 | -66.55% | 268 |
| Tue, Aug 10, 2021 | $23,505 | + 16.77% | 268 |
| Wed, Aug 11, 2021 | $25,290 | + 7.59% | 268 |
| Thu, Aug 12, 2021 | $21,730 | -14.08% | 268 |
| Fri, Aug 13, 2021 | $19,655 | -9.55% | 126 |
| Sat, Aug 14, 2021 | $29,910 | + 52.18% | 126 |
| Sun, Aug 15, 2021 | $21,030 | -29.69% | 126 |
| Mon, Aug 16, 2021 | $8,245 | -60.79% | 126 |
| Tue, Aug 17, 2021 | $10,840 | + 31.47% | 126 |
| Wed, Aug 18, 2021 | $12,845 | + 18.50% | 126 |
| Thu, Aug 19, 2021 | $10,275 | -20.01% | 126 |
| Fri, Aug 20, 2021 | $12,405 | + 20.73% | 87 |
| Sat, Aug 21, 2021 | $16,915 | + 36.36% | 87 |
| Sun, Aug 22, 2021 | $15,360 | -9.19% | 87 |
| Mon, Aug 23, 2021 | $5,775 | -62.40% | 87 |
| Tue, Aug 24, 2021 | $6,305 | + 9.18% | 87 |
| Wed, Aug 25, 2021 | $5,795 | -8.09% | 87 |
| Thu, Aug 26, 2021 | $6,655 | + 14.84% | 87 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Anthony Bourdain | Self (archive footage) |
| Nancy Bourdain | Self - Wife (archive footage) |
| Joel Rose | Self - Writer / Friend |
| Karen Rinaldi | Self - Publisher / Friend |
| Kim Witherspoon | Self - Longtime Agent / Friend |
| Philippe Lajaunie | Self - Owner, Les Halles |
| Tracey Westmoreland | Self - Owner, Siberia Bar (archive footage) |
| Lydia Tenaglia | Self - Creative Partner |
| Christopher Collins | Self - Creative Partner |
| Eric Ripert | Self - Chef / Friend |
| Chris Bourdain | Self - Brother |
| Ottavia Bourdain | Self - Second Wife |
| David Chang | Self - Chef / Friend |
| Tom Vitale | Self - Director, 15 Years |
| Morgan Fallon | Self - Director, 10 Years |
| Helen M. Cho | Self - Producer, 10 Years |
| Diane Schutz | Self - Producer, 10 Years (archive footage) |
| Zach Zamboni | Self - Cinematographer, 10 Years |
| Michael Steed | Self - Director, 8 Years |
| Doug Quint | Self - Friend |
| Joshua Homme | Self - Musician / Friend |
| David Choe | Self - Artist / Friend |
| Alison Mosshart | Self - Musician / Friend |
| Iggy Pop | Self - Musician (archive footage) |
| Asia Argento | Self - Actor (archive footage) |
| John Lurie | Self - Artist / Friend |
| Christopher Doyle | Self - Guest / Cinematographer (archive footage) |
Comps are similar or comparison movies that are used for analysis and marketing purposes. The way they are found is described in more detail in the paper. Comps always have release dates before the movie they are compared to.
| Title | Release Date | Budget |
|---|---|---|
| The Birth of a Nation | Sep 9, 2016 | $9M |
| Hillsong: Let Hope Rise | Sep 16, 2016 | $10M |
| The Disappointments Room | Sep 9, 2016 | $15M |
| Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) | Jul 2, 2021 | $0 |
| Death of a Nation | Aug 3, 2018 | $6M |
| Born in China | Aug 12, 2016 | $0 |
| Kevin Hart: What Now? | Oct 14, 2016 | $10M |
| Fahrenheit 11/9 | Sep 10, 2018 | $0 |
Week 1: $2.87M
Week 2: $1.36M
Investor Share: $747.27K
Week 3+: $1.02M
Investor Share: $509.91K
$133.76K (2.48%)
Investor Share: $46.82K
Budget: $N/A
P&A: $N/A
Gross: $5.38M
Net: $3.03M
Costs: $0.00
Profit: $3.03M
The profitability breakdown is based on Dan Murrell's YouTube videos (Dan Murrell is not affiliated with Reel Numbers). The breakdown only includes the theatrical release and does not account for any post-theatrical revenue streams such as streaming, home video, or merchandise sales. Additionally, the breakdown does not include any tax incentives, sponsorships, or product placement that may have occurred during production.