Drinking Buddies (2013)

Drinking Buddies poster
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $343,706Details
International Box Office $63,394Details
Worldwide Box Office $407,100
Home Market Performance
Est. Domestic DVD Sales $304,558 Details
Est. Domestic Blu-ray Sales $218,978 Details
Total Est. Domestic Video Sales $523,536
Further financial details...

Synopsis

Kate and Luke work together at a craft brewery. They have one of those friendships that feels like it could be something more. But Kate is with Chris, and Luke is with Jill. And Jill wants to know if Luke is ready to talk about marriage. The answer to that question becomes crystal clear when Luke and Kate unexpectedly find themselves alone for a weekend.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$19,505 (5.7% of total gross)
Legs:6.35 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:84.4% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$500,000 (worldwide box office is 0.8 times production budget)
Theater counts:2 opening theaters/33 max. theaters, 4.8 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $455,735

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 10,501-10,600) 10,573 $343,706
All Time International Box Office (Rank 19,001-19,100) 19,063 $63,394
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 18,601-18,700) 18,669 $407,100
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 2,801-2,900) 2,899 $343,706
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,701-3,800) 3,784 $343,706
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,301-3,400) 3,301 $63,394
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,301-4,400) 4,398 $407,100

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


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Amazon VOD:Amazon
iTunes:iTunes
Google Play:Google Play

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: August 23rd, 2013 (Limited) by Magnolia Pictures
Video Release: December 3rd, 2013 by Magnolia Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R for language throughout.
(Rating bulletin 2276, 6/12/2013)
Running Time: 90 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Aloft
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Keywords: Improvised, Romance, Relationships Gone Wrong, Love Triangle, Directing Yourself
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Burn Later, Rise Entertainment, Dark Arts
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 10,501-10,600) 10,573 $343,706
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 10,101-10,200) 10,136 $455,735
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 9,601-9,700) 9,650 $343,706
Top 2013 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 257 $343,706
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 2,801-2,900) 2,899 $343,706
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 3,001-3,100) 3,041 $455,735
Top 2013 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 109 $343,706
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 5,401-5,500) 5,436 $343,706
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 9,401-9,500) 9,433 $343,706
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 5,401-5,500) 5,445 $343,706
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 2,901-3,000) 2,937 $343,706
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,701-3,800) 3,784 $343,706
All Time Domestic Box Office for Magnolia Pictures Movies 88 $343,706

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Aug 23, 2013 52 $19,505   2 $9,753   $19,505 1
Aug 30, 2013 52 $45,439 +133% 12 $3,787   $74,486 2
Sep 6, 2013 55 $42,110 -7% 18 $2,339   $143,834 3
Sep 13, 2013 47 $54,136 +29% 29 $1,867   $218,399 4
Sep 20, 2013 53 $36,052 -33% 33 $1,092   $288,515 5
Sep 27, 2013 66 $9,880 -73% 22 $449   $320,051 6
Oct 4, 2013 93 $2,358 -76% 6 $393   $325,556 7
Oct 11, 2013 81 $1,876 -20% 7 $268   $328,642 8
Oct 18, 2013 90 $3,508 +87% 13 $270   $333,496 9
Oct 25, 2013 80 $1,635 -53% 5 $327   $338,378 10
Nov 1, 2013 71 $910 -44% 2 $455   $340,430 11
Nov 8, 2013 87 $1,006 +11% 4 $252   $341,935 12
Nov 15, 2013 75 $759 -25% 3 $253   $342,936 13
Dec 13, 2013 60 $770   1 $770   $343,706 17

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Aug 23, 2013 55 $29,047   2 $14,524   $29,047 1
Aug 30, 2013 52 $72,677 +150% 12 $6,056   $101,724 2
Sep 6, 2013 50 $62,539 -14% 20 $3,127   $164,263 3
Sep 13, 2013 - $88,200 +41% 29 $3,041   $252,463 4
Sep 20, 2013 51 $57,708 -35% 33 $1,749   $310,171 5
Sep 27, 2013 62 $13,027 -77% 22 $592   $323,198 6
Oct 4, 2013 86 $3,568 -73% 6 $595   $326,766 7
Oct 11, 2013 89 $3,222 -10% 7 $460   $329,988 8
Oct 18, 2013 68 $6,755 +110% 13 $520   $336,743 9
Oct 25, 2013 67 $2,777 -59% 5 $555   $339,520 10
Nov 1, 2013 66 $1,409 -49% 2 $705   $340,929 11
Nov 8, 2013 75 $1,248 -11% 4 $312   $342,177 12
Nov 15, 2013 76 $1,164 -7% 3 $388   $343,341 13
Dec 13, 2013 68 $770   1 $770   $343,706 17

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 19,001-19,100) 19,063 $63,394
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 17,801-17,900) 17,807 $63,394
All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 10,901-11,000) 10,943 $63,394
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 16,101-16,200) 16,185 $63,394
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 9,901-10,000) 9,979 $63,394
All Time International Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 5,401-5,500) 5,465 $63,394
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,301-3,400) 3,301 $63,394
All Time International Box Office for Magnolia Pictures Movies (Rank 101-200) 171 $63,394

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 18,601-18,700) 18,669 $407,100
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 17,201-17,300) 17,287 $407,100
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 10,201-10,300) 10,292 $407,100
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 15,901-16,000) 15,925 $407,100
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 9,701-9,800) 9,776 $407,100
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 5,101-5,200) 5,143 $407,100
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,301-4,400) 4,398 $407,100
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Magnolia Pictures Movies (Rank 101-200) 156 $407,100

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

Olivia Wilde    Kate
Jake Johnson    Luke
Anna Kendrick    Jill
Ron Livingston    Chris

Supporting Cast

Ti West    Dave
Jason Sudeikis    Gene Dentler
Mike Brume    Mike
Frank V. Ross    Frank
Michael Gaertner    Man w/Fiance
Kristin Davis    Fiance
Jim Cibak    Jim
Alicia Van Couvering    Amy
Joe Swanberg    Angry Car Guy
Michael Zeller    Eli

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

Production and Technical Credits

Joe Swanberg    Director
Joe Swanberg    Screenwriter
Alicia Van Couvering    Producer
Andrea Roa    Producer
Paul Bernon    Producer
Sam Slater    Producer
Joe Swanberg    Producer
Mike Witherill    Executive Producer
Olivia Wilde    Executive Producer
Anish Savjani    Executive Producer
David Kaplan    Executive Producer
Jessica Klapman    Executive Producer
Ashley Bernon    Executive Producer
Chris Modoono    Co-Producer
Alex Witherill    Co-Producer
Ben Richardson    Director of Photography
Chris Swanson    Music Supervisor
Brandon Tonner-Connolly    Production Designer
Amanda Ford    Costume Designer
Mark Bennett    Casting Director

2013 - Holiday Gift Guide - Part III

December 19th, 2013

Part III of the Holiday Gift Guide is a little late due to reasons you probably don't want to hear the details about. (I believe I've developed a food allergy to something in Eggnog.) The third installment of our holiday gift guide includes independent films, classics, foreign films, etc. The fastest way to find gifts is to go to the Independent Spirit Awards nominations and find any film that is on that list that is already out on DVD / Blu-ray (Frances Ha, Mud, etc.). Unfortunately, most of the films competing for Awards Season glory are still in theaters and not available as gifts. But there are still many films worth picking up, starting with... More...

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for December 3rd, 2013

December 3rd, 2013

There are a trio first run releases hitting the home market this week; however, all of them missed expectations at the box office to one degree or the other. The Wolverine performed the best and it is definitely the only one worth checking out, but I won't know if it is the best till the screener arrive. (I hope I get the Extended Edition 3D Combo Pack, because I hear it is a much better version of the movie). Contenders for Pick of the Week are limited. The Rutles Anthology was on the short list, but in the end I went with Drinking Buddies on DVD or Blu-ray. More...

Per Theater Chart: Master of the Per Theater Chart

August 28th, 2013

The Grandmaster was top film on the Per Theater Chart with an average of $18,945 in seven theaters. I thought Short Term 12 would win, but it finished in second place with an average of $14,052 in four. With reviews that are nearly unanimously positive, it will likely have very strong legs. More...

Limited Releases: I'll Drink to That

August 23rd, 2013

There are not a lot of limited releases on this week's list, but a few of them have good reviews and / or big name casts. Drinking Buddies is one such film, but I think Short Term 12 will come out on top of the Per Theater Chart thanks in part to its reviews. More...


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Synopsis

Kate and Luke work together at a craft brewery. They have one of those friendships that feels like it could be something more. But Kate is with Chris, and Luke is with Jill. And Jill wants to know if Luke is ready to talk about marriage. The answer to that question becomes crystal clear when Luke and Kate unexpectedly find themselves alone for a weekend.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$19,505 (5.7% of total gross)
Legs:6.35 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:84.4% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$500,000 (worldwide box office is 0.8 times production budget)
Theater counts:2 opening theaters/33 max. theaters, 4.8 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $455,735

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 10,501-10,600) 10,573 $343,706
All Time International Box Office (Rank 19,001-19,100) 19,063 $63,394
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 18,601-18,700) 18,669 $407,100
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 2,801-2,900) 2,899 $343,706
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,701-3,800) 3,784 $343,706
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,301-3,400) 3,301 $63,394
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,301-4,400) 4,398 $407,100

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


Watch Now On

Amazon VOD:Amazon
iTunes:iTunes
Google Play:Google Play

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: August 23rd, 2013 (Limited) by Magnolia Pictures
Video Release: December 3rd, 2013 by Magnolia Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R for language throughout.
(Rating bulletin 2276, 6/12/2013)
Running Time: 90 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Aloft
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Improvised, Romance, Relationships Gone Wrong, Love Triangle, Directing Yourself
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Burn Later, Rise Entertainment, Dark Arts
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Leading Cast

Olivia Wilde    Kate
Jake Johnson    Luke
Anna Kendrick    Jill
Ron Livingston    Chris

Supporting Cast

Ti West    Dave
Jason Sudeikis    Gene Dentler
Mike Brume    Mike
Frank V. Ross    Frank
Michael Gaertner    Man w/Fiance
Kristin Davis    Fiance
Jim Cibak    Jim
Alicia Van Couvering    Amy
Joe Swanberg    Angry Car Guy
Michael Zeller    Eli

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

Production and Technical Credits

Joe Swanberg    Director
Joe Swanberg    Screenwriter
Alicia Van Couvering    Producer
Andrea Roa    Producer
Paul Bernon    Producer
Sam Slater    Producer
Joe Swanberg    Producer
Mike Witherill    Executive Producer
Olivia Wilde    Executive Producer
Anish Savjani    Executive Producer
David Kaplan    Executive Producer
Jessica Klapman    Executive Producer
Ashley Bernon    Executive Producer
Chris Modoono    Co-Producer
Alex Witherill    Co-Producer
Ben Richardson    Director of Photography
Chris Swanson    Music Supervisor
Brandon Tonner-Connolly    Production Designer
Amanda Ford    Costume Designer
Mark Bennett    Casting Director

2013 - Holiday Gift Guide - Part III

December 19th, 2013

Part III of the Holiday Gift Guide is a little late due to reasons you probably don't want to hear the details about. (I believe I've developed a food allergy to something in Eggnog.) The third installment of our holiday gift guide includes independent films, classics, foreign films, etc. The fastest way to find gifts is to go to the Independent Spirit Awards nominations and find any film that is on that list that is already out on DVD / Blu-ray (Frances Ha, Mud, etc.). Unfortunately, most of the films competing for Awards Season glory are still in theaters and not available as gifts. But there are still many films worth picking up, starting with... More...

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for December 3rd, 2013

December 3rd, 2013

There are a trio first run releases hitting the home market this week; however, all of them missed expectations at the box office to one degree or the other. The Wolverine performed the best and it is definitely the only one worth checking out, but I won't know if it is the best till the screener arrive. (I hope I get the Extended Edition 3D Combo Pack, because I hear it is a much better version of the movie). Contenders for Pick of the Week are limited. The Rutles Anthology was on the short list, but in the end I went with Drinking Buddies on DVD or Blu-ray. More...

Per Theater Chart: Master of the Per Theater Chart

August 28th, 2013

The Grandmaster was top film on the Per Theater Chart with an average of $18,945 in seven theaters. I thought Short Term 12 would win, but it finished in second place with an average of $14,052 in four. With reviews that are nearly unanimously positive, it will likely have very strong legs. More...

Limited Releases: I'll Drink to That

August 23rd, 2013

There are not a lot of limited releases on this week's list, but a few of them have good reviews and / or big name casts. Drinking Buddies is one such film, but I think Short Term 12 will come out on top of the Per Theater Chart thanks in part to its reviews. More...

Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 10,501-10,600) 10,573 $343,706
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 10,101-10,200) 10,136 $455,735
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 9,601-9,700) 9,650 $343,706
Top 2013 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 257 $343,706
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 2,801-2,900) 2,899 $343,706
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 3,001-3,100) 3,041 $455,735
Top 2013 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 109 $343,706
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 5,401-5,500) 5,436 $343,706
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 9,401-9,500) 9,433 $343,706
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 5,401-5,500) 5,445 $343,706
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 2,901-3,000) 2,937 $343,706
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,701-3,800) 3,784 $343,706
All Time Domestic Box Office for Magnolia Pictures Movies 88 $343,706

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Aug 23, 2013 52 $19,505   2 $9,753   $19,505 1
Aug 30, 2013 52 $45,439 +133% 12 $3,787   $74,486 2
Sep 6, 2013 55 $42,110 -7% 18 $2,339   $143,834 3
Sep 13, 2013 47 $54,136 +29% 29 $1,867   $218,399 4
Sep 20, 2013 53 $36,052 -33% 33 $1,092   $288,515 5
Sep 27, 2013 66 $9,880 -73% 22 $449   $320,051 6
Oct 4, 2013 93 $2,358 -76% 6 $393   $325,556 7
Oct 11, 2013 81 $1,876 -20% 7 $268   $328,642 8
Oct 18, 2013 90 $3,508 +87% 13 $270   $333,496 9
Oct 25, 2013 80 $1,635 -53% 5 $327   $338,378 10
Nov 1, 2013 71 $910 -44% 2 $455   $340,430 11
Nov 8, 2013 87 $1,006 +11% 4 $252   $341,935 12
Nov 15, 2013 75 $759 -25% 3 $253   $342,936 13
Dec 13, 2013 60 $770   1 $770   $343,706 17

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Aug 23, 2013 55 $29,047   2 $14,524   $29,047 1
Aug 30, 2013 52 $72,677 +150% 12 $6,056   $101,724 2
Sep 6, 2013 50 $62,539 -14% 20 $3,127   $164,263 3
Sep 13, 2013 - $88,200 +41% 29 $3,041   $252,463 4
Sep 20, 2013 51 $57,708 -35% 33 $1,749   $310,171 5
Sep 27, 2013 62 $13,027 -77% 22 $592   $323,198 6
Oct 4, 2013 86 $3,568 -73% 6 $595   $326,766 7
Oct 11, 2013 89 $3,222 -10% 7 $460   $329,988 8
Oct 18, 2013 68 $6,755 +110% 13 $520   $336,743 9
Oct 25, 2013 67 $2,777 -59% 5 $555   $339,520 10
Nov 1, 2013 66 $1,409 -49% 2 $705   $340,929 11
Nov 8, 2013 75 $1,248 -11% 4 $312   $342,177 12
Nov 15, 2013 76 $1,164 -7% 3 $388   $343,341 13
Dec 13, 2013 68 $770   1 $770   $343,706 17

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 19,001-19,100) 19,063 $63,394
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 17,801-17,900) 17,807 $63,394
All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 10,901-11,000) 10,943 $63,394
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 16,101-16,200) 16,185 $63,394
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 9,901-10,000) 9,979 $63,394
All Time International Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 5,401-5,500) 5,465 $63,394
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,301-3,400) 3,301 $63,394
All Time International Box Office for Magnolia Pictures Movies (Rank 101-200) 171 $63,394

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 18,601-18,700) 18,669 $407,100
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 17,201-17,300) 17,287 $407,100
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 10,201-10,300) 10,292 $407,100
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 15,901-16,000) 15,925 $407,100
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 9,701-9,800) 9,776 $407,100
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 5,101-5,200) 5,143 $407,100
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,301-4,400) 4,398 $407,100
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Magnolia Pictures Movies (Rank 101-200) 156 $407,100

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.