Movie Information
Domestic Total: 18.74M
Opening Weekend: 4.53M
Legs: 2.97
Overview: After spending two decades in England, Bill Bryson returns to the U.S., where he decides the best way to connect with his homeland is to hike the Appalachian Trail with one of his oldest friends.
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Daily Table
| Date | Revenue | % YD | Theaters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 2, 2015 | $1,169,000 | + 0.00% | 1849 |
| Thu, Sep 3, 2015 | $807,852 | -30.89% | 1849 |
| Fri, Sep 4, 2015 | $2,193,000 | + 171.46% | 1849 |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2015 | $2,662,565 | + 21.41% | 1960 |
| Tue, Sep 8, 2015 | $950,000 | -64.32% | 1960 |
| Wed, Sep 9, 2015 | $760,000 | -20.00% | 1960 |
| Thu, Sep 10, 2015 | $750,000 | -1.32% | 1960 |
| Fri, Sep 11, 2015 | $1,460,000 | + 94.67% | 2139 |
| Mon, Sep 14, 2015 | $460,000 | -68.49% | 2139 |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2015 | $700,000 | + 52.17% | 2139 |
| Wed, Sep 16, 2015 | $545,000 | -22.14% | 2139 |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2015 | $399,000 | -26.79% | 2139 |
| Fri, Sep 18, 2015 | $879,802 | + 120.50% | 2158 |
| Sat, Sep 19, 2015 | $1,219,031 | + 38.56% | 2158 |
| Sun, Sep 20, 2015 | $709,884 | -41.77% | 2158 |
| Mon, Sep 21, 2015 | $285,000 | -59.85% | 2158 |
| Tue, Sep 22, 2015 | $425,000 | + 49.12% | 2158 |
| Wed, Sep 23, 2015 | $332,000 | -21.88% | 2158 |
| Thu, Sep 24, 2015 | $307,000 | -7.53% | 2158 |
| Fri, Sep 25, 2015 | $348,535 | + 13.53% | 1370 |
| Sat, Sep 26, 2015 | $476,806 | + 36.80% | 1370 |
| Sun, Sep 27, 2015 | $281,923 | -40.87% | 1370 |
| Mon, Sep 28, 2015 | $130,000 | -53.89% | 1370 |
| Tue, Sep 29, 2015 | $210,000 | + 61.54% | 1370 |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2015 | $165,000 | -21.43% | 1370 |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2015 | $113,955 | -30.94% | 1370 |
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Robert Redford | Bill Bryson |
| Nick Nolte | Stephen Katz |
| Emma Thompson | Catherine Bryson |
| Nick Offerman | REI Dave |
| Kristen Schaal | Mary Ellen |
| Chrystee Pharris | Ticket Agent |
| Sandra Ellis Lafferty | Widow Deborah |
| Hayley Lovitt | Donna |
| Derek Krantz | Young Hiker #2 |
| Andrew Vogel | Young Hiker #1 |
| Linds Edwards | Darren |
| R. Keith Harris | Sam Bryson |
| John Kap | Bealuh's Husband |
| Mary Steenburgen | Jeannie |
| Randall Newsome | TV Host |
| Susan McPhail | Beulah |
| Gaia Wise | Becca |
| Tucker Meek | Grandson |
| Chandler Head | Granddaughter |
| John Schmedes | Gene |
| Danny Vinson | Georgia Cab Driver |
| Valerie Payton | Waitress Raynette |
| Stephanie Astalos-Jones | Georgia Mountain Waitress |
| Kevin Harrison | Southbound Hiker |
| Bridget Gethins | Campground Jensine |
| Alex Van | Bunkhouse Peter |
| Mimi Gould | Jeannie's Mother |
| Rowan Bousaid | Rental Agent |
| Njema Williams | Trail Head Taxi Driver |
| Marcy Conway | Hiker in Bunk House (uncredited) |
Comps
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| Title | Release Date | Budget |
|---|---|---|
| We Are Your Friends | Aug 26, 2015 | $6M |
| Max | Jun 26, 2015 | $20M |
| Magic Mike XXL | Jul 1, 2015 | $15M |
| Dope | Jun 19, 2015 | $7M |
| Inside Out | Jun 17, 2015 | $175M |
| Entourage | Jun 3, 2015 | $30M |
| The 33 | Aug 6, 2015 | $25M |
| Straight Outta Compton | Aug 11, 2015 | $28M |
Profitability Breakdown
Domestic
Week 1: $9.29M
Week 2: $5.66M
Investor Share: $3.11M
Week 3+: $3.79M
Investor Share: $1.89M
International
$7.62M (28.91%)
Investor Share: $2.67M
Costs
Budget: $8M
P&A: $8M
Breakdown
Gross: $26.36M
Net: $13.25M
Costs: $16M
Profit
Profit: $-2.75M (Loss)
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.
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