Movie Information
Domestic Total: 8.7M
Opening Weekend: 2.66M
Legs: 3.27
Overview: In a Mexican border town plagued by neglect, corruption, and violence, a frustrated teacher tries an unorthodox new method to break through his students’ apathy and unlock their curiosity, their potential... and perhaps even their genius.
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Daily Table
| Date | Revenue | % YD | Theaters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 3, 2023 | $883,171 | + 0.00% | 419 |
| Sat, Nov 4, 2023 | $906,665 | + 2.66% | 419 |
| Sun, Nov 5, 2023 | $868,211 | -4.24% | 419 |
| Mon, Nov 6, 2023 | $177,993 | -79.50% | 419 |
| Tue, Nov 7, 2023 | $298,374 | + 67.63% | 419 |
| Wed, Nov 8, 2023 | $152,131 | -49.01% | 419 |
| Thu, Nov 9, 2023 | $171,213 | + 12.54% | 419 |
| Fri, Nov 10, 2023 | $473,500 | + 176.56% | 534 |
| Sat, Nov 11, 2023 | $655,485 | + 38.43% | 534 |
| Sun, Nov 12, 2023 | $595,084 | -9.21% | 534 |
| Mon, Nov 13, 2023 | $111,282 | -81.30% | 534 |
| Tue, Nov 14, 2023 | $184,211 | + 65.54% | 534 |
| Wed, Nov 15, 2023 | $108,886 | -40.89% | 534 |
| Thu, Nov 16, 2023 | $80,981 | -25.63% | 534 |
| Fri, Nov 17, 2023 | $211,039 | + 160.60% | 461 |
| Sat, Nov 18, 2023 | $354,648 | + 68.05% | 461 |
| Sun, Nov 19, 2023 | $390,665 | + 10.16% | 461 |
| Mon, Nov 20, 2023 | $119,970 | -69.29% | 461 |
| Tue, Nov 21, 2023 | $123,134 | + 2.64% | 461 |
| Wed, Nov 22, 2023 | $107,500 | -12.70% | 461 |
| Thu, Nov 23, 2023 | $88,154 | -18.00% | 461 |
| Fri, Nov 24, 2023 | $247,467 | + 180.72% | 325 |
| Sat, Nov 25, 2023 | $276,137 | + 11.59% | 189 |
| Sun, Nov 26, 2023 | $231,737 | -16.08% | 325 |
| Mon, Nov 27, 2023 | $38,580 | -83.35% | 325 |
| Tue, Nov 28, 2023 | $64,684 | + 67.66% | 325 |
| Wed, Nov 29, 2023 | $34,200 | -47.13% | 325 |
| Thu, Nov 30, 2023 | $22,257 | -34.92% | 325 |
| Fri, Dec 1, 2023 | $56,429 | + 153.53% | 255 |
| Sat, Dec 2, 2023 | $104,239 | + 84.73% | 255 |
| Sun, Dec 3, 2023 | $90,258 | -13.41% | 255 |
| Mon, Dec 4, 2023 | $20,966 | -76.77% | 255 |
| Tue, Dec 5, 2023 | $35,789 | + 70.70% | 255 |
| Wed, Dec 6, 2023 | $20,135 | -43.74% | 255 |
| Thu, Dec 7, 2023 | $15,181 | -24.60% | 255 |
| Fri, Dec 8, 2023 | $26,027 | + 71.44% | 150 |
| Sat, Dec 9, 2023 | $48,638 | + 86.88% | 150 |
| Sun, Dec 10, 2023 | $44,390 | -8.73% | 150 |
| Mon, Dec 11, 2023 | $9,819 | -77.88% | 150 |
| Tue, Dec 12, 2023 | $15,942 | + 62.36% | 150 |
| Wed, Dec 13, 2023 | $11,310 | -29.06% | 150 |
| Thu, Dec 14, 2023 | $8,577 | -24.16% | 150 |
| Fri, Dec 15, 2023 | $16,502 | + 92.40% | 99 |
| Sat, Dec 16, 2023 | $23,777 | + 44.09% | 99 |
| Sun, Dec 17, 2023 | $22,923 | -3.59% | 99 |
| Mon, Dec 18, 2023 | $7,460 | -67.46% | 99 |
| Tue, Dec 19, 2023 | $11,849 | + 58.83% | 99 |
| Wed, Dec 20, 2023 | $8,576 | -27.62% | 99 |
| Thu, Dec 21, 2023 | $6,144 | -28.36% | 99 |
| Fri, Dec 22, 2023 | $6,801 | + 10.69% | 42 |
| Sat, Dec 23, 2023 | $7,874 | + 15.78% | 42 |
| Sun, Dec 24, 2023 | $3,169 | -59.75% | 42 |
| Mon, Dec 25, 2023 | $8,166 | + 157.68% | 42 |
| Tue, Dec 26, 2023 | $5,334 | -34.68% | 42 |
| Wed, Dec 27, 2023 | $4,036 | -24.33% | 42 |
| Thu, Dec 28, 2023 | $3,548 | -12.09% | 42 |
| Fri, Dec 29, 2023 | $4,974 | + 40.19% | 14 |
| Sat, Dec 30, 2023 | $7,782 | + 56.45% | 14 |
| Sun, Dec 31, 2023 | $2,325 | -70.12% | 14 |
| Mon, Jan 1, 2024 | $6,358 | + 173.46% | 14 |
| Tue, Jan 2, 2024 | $3,995 | -37.17% | 14 |
| Wed, Jan 3, 2024 | $2,760 | -30.91% | 14 |
| Thu, Jan 4, 2024 | $1,672 | -39.42% | 14 |
| Fri, Jan 5, 2024 | $4,474 | + 167.58% | 20 |
| Sat, Jan 6, 2024 | $5,232 | + 16.94% | 20 |
| Sun, Jan 7, 2024 | $5,846 | + 11.74% | 20 |
| Mon, Jan 8, 2024 | $2,666 | -54.40% | 20 |
| Tue, Jan 9, 2024 | $1,619 | -39.27% | 20 |
| Wed, Jan 10, 2024 | $934 | -42.31% | 20 |
| Thu, Jan 11, 2024 | $912 | -2.36% | 20 |
| Fri, Jan 12, 2024 | $2,000 | + 119.30% | 16 |
| Sat, Jan 13, 2024 | $3,500 | + 75.00% | 16 |
| Sun, Jan 14, 2024 | $3,224 | -7.89% | 16 |
| Mon, Jan 15, 2024 | $1,497 | -53.57% | 16 |
| Tue, Jan 16, 2024 | $939 | -37.27% | 16 |
| Wed, Jan 17, 2024 | $681 | -27.48% | 16 |
| Thu, Jan 18, 2024 | $1,494 | + 119.38% | 16 |
| Fri, Jan 19, 2024 | $1,458 | -2.41% | 15 |
| Sat, Jan 20, 2024 | $2,696 | + 84.91% | 15 |
| Sun, Jan 21, 2024 | $2,705 | + 0.33% | 15 |
| Mon, Jan 22, 2024 | $627 | -76.82% | 15 |
| Tue, Jan 23, 2024 | $1,160 | + 85.01% | 15 |
| Wed, Jan 24, 2024 | $441 | -61.98% | 15 |
| Thu, Jan 25, 2024 | $1,630 | + 269.61% | 15 |
| Fri, Jan 26, 2024 | $752 | -53.87% | 15 |
| Sat, Jan 27, 2024 | $2,073 | + 175.66% | 15 |
| Sun, Jan 28, 2024 | $1,406 | -32.18% | 15 |
| Mon, Jan 29, 2024 | $315 | -77.60% | 15 |
| Tue, Jan 30, 2024 | $492 | + 56.19% | 15 |
| Wed, Jan 31, 2024 | $132 | -73.17% | 15 |
| Thu, Feb 1, 2024 | $742 | + 462.12% | 15 |
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Eugenio Derbez | Sergio |
| Daniel Haddad | Chucho |
| Jennifer Trejo | Paloma |
| Mia Fernanda Solis | Lupe |
| Danilo Guardiola Escobar | Nico |
| Gilberto Barraza | Papa Paloma |
| Víctor Estrada | Chepe |
| Manuel Márquez | Enrique |
| Christian Gonzalez | Jaime |
| Xochiquetzal Martínez | Maria |
| Edmundo Munoz | Beto |
| Enoc Leaño | Administrator |
| Manuel Cruz Vivas | Nacho |
| Erwin Veytia | Sr. Garcia |
| Rocío Canseco | Doña Florita |
| Kaarlo Isaacs Barria | Niño Playera México |
| Librada Elois | Woman in Wheelchair |
| Margarita Chavarría | Teacher |
| Claudia Fuentes Medina | Teacher |
| Libia Regalado | Teacher |
| Sergio Iván Juárez Correa | Gym Teacher |
Comps
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| Title | Release Date | Budget |
|---|---|---|
| The Lost City of Z | Mar 15, 2017 | $30M |
| Blaze | Aug 17, 2018 | $1M |
| Denial | Sep 30, 2016 | $10M |
| The Zookeeper's Wife | Mar 24, 2017 | $20M |
| Lion | Nov 24, 2016 | $12M |
| A Tale of Love and Darkness | Sep 3, 2015 | $4M |
| Genius | Jun 10, 2016 | $0 |
| The Man Who Knew Infinity | Apr 8, 2016 | $0 |
Profitability Breakdown
Domestic
Week 1: $3.46M
Week 2: $2.21M
Investor Share: $1.22M
Week 3+: $3.04M
Investor Share: $1.52M
International
$12.61M (59.17%)
Investor Share: $4.41M
Costs
Budget: $10M
P&A: $10M
Breakdown
Gross: $21.31M
Net: $9.22M
Costs: $20M
Profit
Profit: $-10.78M (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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