Frank (2014)

Frank poster
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $645,186Details
International Box Office $2,138,297Details
Worldwide Box Office $2,783,483
Home Market Performance
Est. Domestic Blu-ray Sales $160,706 Details
Total Est. Domestic Video Sales $160,706
Further financial details...

Synopsis

Jon is a wannabe musician who finds himself out of his depth when he joins a maverick pop band led by the enigmatic Frank—a musical genius who hides himself inside a large fake head—and his terrifying sidekick Clara. It is a fictional story loosely inspired by Frank Sidebottom, the persona of cult musician and comedy legend Chris Sievey, as well as other outsider musicians like Daniel Johnston and Captain Beefheart.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$16,056 (2.5% of total gross)
Legs:3.62 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:23.2% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:1 opening theaters/75 max. theaters, 4.5 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $851,297

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: August 15th, 2014 (Limited) by Magnolia Pictures
International Releases: October 17th, 2014 (Wide) (Portugal)
February 6th, 2015 (Wide) (France)
August 27th, 2015 (Wide) (Germany)
September 4th, 2015 (Wide) (Austria)
October 31st, 2017 (Wide) (South Korea)
... Show all releases
Video Release: December 9th, 2014 by Magnolia Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R for language and some sexual content.
(Rating bulletin 2330, 7/9/2014)
Running Time: 95 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Titanic
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Keywords: Musicians, Music Industry, Intertitle, Voiceover/Narration, Mental Illness, Depression, Suicide Attempt, Suicide, Songwriter, Inspired by a True Story
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Element Pictures, Runaway Fridge, Film 4, BFI, Protagonist Pictures, Irish Film Board
Production Countries: Ireland, United Kingdom
Languages: English, French

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Top 2014 Theater Average 79 $16,056 Aug 15, 2014 3

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Aug 15, 2014 61 $16,056   1 $16,056   $16,056 1
Aug 22, 2014 41 $55,161 +244% 12 $4,597   $86,501 2
Aug 29, 2014 39 $178,104 +223% 50 $3,562   $281,913 3
Sep 5, 2014 45 $103,102 -42% 68 $1,516   $420,322 4
Sep 12, 2014 49 $55,508 -46% 62 $895   $517,272 5
Sep 19, 2014 57 $23,606 -57% 45 $525   $572,378 6
Sep 26, 2014 61 $18,205 -23% 36 $506   $606,053 7
Oct 3, 2014 72 $6,804 -63% 16 $425   $622,560 8
Oct 10, 2014 91 $1,664 -76% 7 $238   $626,631 9
Oct 17, 2014 88 $2,527 +52% 9 $281   $629,956 10
Oct 24, 2014 110 $352 -86% 6 $59   $632,417 11
Oct 31, 2014 95 $2,244 +538% 8 $281   $635,320 12
Nov 7, 2014 88 $1,877 -16% 7 $268   $638,053 13
Nov 14, 2014 83 $1,178 -37% 4 $295   $640,079 14
Nov 21, 2014 82 $665 -44% 4 $166   $641,471 15
Nov 28, 2014 82 $805 +21% 2 $403   $642,858 16
Dec 5, 2014 82 $1,628 +102% 2 $814   $644,906 17

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Aug 15, 2014 - $5,500   1 $5,500   $5,500 1

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Aug 15, 2014 57 $24,172   1 $24,172   $24,172 1
Aug 22, 2014 42 $79,637 +229% 12 $6,636   $103,809 2
Aug 29, 2014 38 $213,411 +168% 52 $4,104   $317,220 3
Sep 5, 2014 39 $144,544 -32% 75 $1,927   $461,764 4
Sep 12, 2014 48 $87,008 -40% 62 $1,403   $548,772 5
Sep 19, 2014 51 $39,076 -55% 45 $868   $587,848 6
Sep 26, 2014 59 $27,908 -29% 36 $775   $615,756 7
Oct 3, 2014 76 $9,211 -67% 16 $576   $624,967 8
Oct 10, 2014 87 $2,462 -73% 7 $352   $627,429 9
Oct 17, 2014 91 $4,636 +88% 9 $515   $632,065 10
Oct 24, 2014 106 $1,011 -78% 6 $169   $633,076 11
Oct 31, 2014 90 $3,100 +207% 8 $388   $636,176 12
Nov 7, 2014 79 $2,725 -12% 7 $389   $638,901 13
Nov 14, 2014 85 $1,905 -30% 4 $476   $640,806 14
Nov 21, 2014 82 $1,247 -35% 4 $312   $642,053 15
Nov 28, 2014 92 $1,225 -2% 2 $613   $643,278 16
Dec 5, 2014 87 $1,908 +56% 2 $954   $645,186 17

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Austria 9/4/2015 $4,383 8 8 23 $15,613 9/30/2015
France 2/6/2015 $24,305 0 0 0 $24,467 8/21/2018
Germany 8/27/2015 $0 0 27 76 $26,337 11/3/2015
Portugal 10/17/2014 $0 0 1 1 $7,728 12/28/2017
South Korea 10/31/2017 $0 0 0 0 $372,321 11/7/2017
United Kingdom 11/25/2022 $3,456 1 1 1 $628,004 1/1/2023
 
Rest of World $1,063,827
 
International Total$2,138,297 1/1/2023

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


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

Michael Fassbender    Frank

Supporting Cast

Domhnall Gleeson    Jon
Maggie Gyllenhaal    Clara
Scoot McNairy    Don
Francois Civil    Baraque
Carla Azar    Nana
Tess Harper    Frank's Mom
Haley Derryberry    Simone
Bruce McIntosh    Frank's Dad
Lauren Poole    Alice

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

Production and Technical Credits

Lenny Abrahamson    Director
Jon Ronson    Screenwriter
Peter Straughan    Screenwriter
Ed Guiney    Producer
David Barron    Producer
Stevie Lee    Producer
Tessa Ross    Executive Producer
Katherine Butler    Executive Producer
Andrew Lowe    Executive Producer
Nigel Williams    Executive Producer

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for December 9th, 2014

December 9th, 2014

It is a very shallow week on the home market. Granted, Guardians of the Galaxy is coming out this week on DVD or 3D Blu-ray Combo Pack and it would be a clear contender for Pick of the Week even on the busiest of week. However, after that, there is a sharp decline in quality. Calvary and Dead Snow 2: Red vs. Dead are two very different movies, but both are contenders for Pick of the Week. In the end, I went with Guardians of the Galaxy as the Pick of the Week. More...

Featured Blu-ray / DVD Review: Frank

December 8th, 2014

Frank is a film that is very much an art house film. It earned incredible reviews and earned a spot in the $10,000 club during its opening weekend. However, when it tried to expand, it went nowhere. Is it truly limited to art house aficionados? Or will a wider audience appreciate it on the home market? More...

Per Theater Chart: Italian Cuisine

August 19th, 2014

The Trip to Italy poster

The Trip to Italy led the way on the per theater chart with an average of $26,841 in three theaters during its opening weekend. The Admiral: Roaring Currents earned an average of $17,517 in 30 theaters during its second weekend of release. By this time next week, it will be at over $1 million in total. Frank was the final member of the $10,000 club with an opening of $16,056 in its lone theater. More...

Weekend Estimates: Turtles and Guardians Hold Off Newcomers

August 17th, 2014

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles poster

Three lackluster debuts have allowed Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Guardians of the Galaxy to keep the top two spots at the box office this weekend. Turtles will be down a fairly modest 57% in its second weekend for $28.4 million, and $117.6 million in total after two weekends. Guardians will be down 41% in its third weekend for a total of $222 million, and will remain on track to become the highest-grossing film of the Summer. Things look much less pretty for the openers. More...

Frankly, You Need to Support Limited Releases

August 15th, 2014

Frank poster

As the summer blockbuster season ends, there are a few limited releases that are actually fairly strong. Perhaps they are hoping to take advantage of the lull in blockbusters, or perhaps they are hoping to get a jump on Awards Season. Regardless why they picked this weekend to open, Abuse of Weakness, Frank, and The Trip to Italy all have a chance to thrive in the art house circuit. More...


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Synopsis

Jon is a wannabe musician who finds himself out of his depth when he joins a maverick pop band led by the enigmatic Frank—a musical genius who hides himself inside a large fake head—and his terrifying sidekick Clara. It is a fictional story loosely inspired by Frank Sidebottom, the persona of cult musician and comedy legend Chris Sievey, as well as other outsider musicians like Daniel Johnston and Captain Beefheart.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$16,056 (2.5% of total gross)
Legs:3.62 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:23.2% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:1 opening theaters/75 max. theaters, 4.5 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $851,297

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists


Watch Now On

Amazon VOD:Amazon
Hulu:Hulu

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: August 15th, 2014 (Limited) by Magnolia Pictures
International Releases: October 17th, 2014 (Wide) (Portugal)
February 6th, 2015 (Wide) (France)
August 27th, 2015 (Wide) (Germany)
September 4th, 2015 (Wide) (Austria)
October 31st, 2017 (Wide) (South Korea)
... Show all releases
Video Release: December 9th, 2014 by Magnolia Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R for language and some sexual content.
(Rating bulletin 2330, 7/9/2014)
Running Time: 95 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Titanic
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Musicians, Music Industry, Intertitle, Voiceover/Narration, Mental Illness, Depression, Suicide Attempt, Suicide, Songwriter, Inspired by a True Story
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Element Pictures, Runaway Fridge, Film 4, BFI, Protagonist Pictures, Irish Film Board
Production Countries: Ireland, United Kingdom
Languages: English, French

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Top 2014 Theater Average 79 $16,056 Aug 15, 2014 3

Leading Cast

Michael Fassbender    Frank

Supporting Cast

Domhnall Gleeson    Jon
Maggie Gyllenhaal    Clara
Scoot McNairy    Don
Francois Civil    Baraque
Carla Azar    Nana
Tess Harper    Frank's Mom
Haley Derryberry    Simone
Bruce McIntosh    Frank's Dad
Lauren Poole    Alice

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

Production and Technical Credits

Lenny Abrahamson    Director
Jon Ronson    Screenwriter
Peter Straughan    Screenwriter
Ed Guiney    Producer
David Barron    Producer
Stevie Lee    Producer
Tessa Ross    Executive Producer
Katherine Butler    Executive Producer
Andrew Lowe    Executive Producer
Nigel Williams    Executive Producer

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for December 9th, 2014

December 9th, 2014

It is a very shallow week on the home market. Granted, Guardians of the Galaxy is coming out this week on DVD or 3D Blu-ray Combo Pack and it would be a clear contender for Pick of the Week even on the busiest of week. However, after that, there is a sharp decline in quality. Calvary and Dead Snow 2: Red vs. Dead are two very different movies, but both are contenders for Pick of the Week. In the end, I went with Guardians of the Galaxy as the Pick of the Week. More...

Featured Blu-ray / DVD Review: Frank

December 8th, 2014

Frank is a film that is very much an art house film. It earned incredible reviews and earned a spot in the $10,000 club during its opening weekend. However, when it tried to expand, it went nowhere. Is it truly limited to art house aficionados? Or will a wider audience appreciate it on the home market? More...

Per Theater Chart: Italian Cuisine

August 19th, 2014

The Trip to Italy poster

The Trip to Italy led the way on the per theater chart with an average of $26,841 in three theaters during its opening weekend. The Admiral: Roaring Currents earned an average of $17,517 in 30 theaters during its second weekend of release. By this time next week, it will be at over $1 million in total. Frank was the final member of the $10,000 club with an opening of $16,056 in its lone theater. More...

Weekend Estimates: Turtles and Guardians Hold Off Newcomers

August 17th, 2014

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles poster

Three lackluster debuts have allowed Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Guardians of the Galaxy to keep the top two spots at the box office this weekend. Turtles will be down a fairly modest 57% in its second weekend for $28.4 million, and $117.6 million in total after two weekends. Guardians will be down 41% in its third weekend for a total of $222 million, and will remain on track to become the highest-grossing film of the Summer. Things look much less pretty for the openers. More...

Frankly, You Need to Support Limited Releases

August 15th, 2014

Frank poster

As the summer blockbuster season ends, there are a few limited releases that are actually fairly strong. Perhaps they are hoping to take advantage of the lull in blockbusters, or perhaps they are hoping to get a jump on Awards Season. Regardless why they picked this weekend to open, Abuse of Weakness, Frank, and The Trip to Italy all have a chance to thrive in the art house circuit. More...

Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Aug 15, 2014 61 $16,056   1 $16,056   $16,056 1
Aug 22, 2014 41 $55,161 +244% 12 $4,597   $86,501 2
Aug 29, 2014 39 $178,104 +223% 50 $3,562   $281,913 3
Sep 5, 2014 45 $103,102 -42% 68 $1,516   $420,322 4
Sep 12, 2014 49 $55,508 -46% 62 $895   $517,272 5
Sep 19, 2014 57 $23,606 -57% 45 $525   $572,378 6
Sep 26, 2014 61 $18,205 -23% 36 $506   $606,053 7
Oct 3, 2014 72 $6,804 -63% 16 $425   $622,560 8
Oct 10, 2014 91 $1,664 -76% 7 $238   $626,631 9
Oct 17, 2014 88 $2,527 +52% 9 $281   $629,956 10
Oct 24, 2014 110 $352 -86% 6 $59   $632,417 11
Oct 31, 2014 95 $2,244 +538% 8 $281   $635,320 12
Nov 7, 2014 88 $1,877 -16% 7 $268   $638,053 13
Nov 14, 2014 83 $1,178 -37% 4 $295   $640,079 14
Nov 21, 2014 82 $665 -44% 4 $166   $641,471 15
Nov 28, 2014 82 $805 +21% 2 $403   $642,858 16
Dec 5, 2014 82 $1,628 +102% 2 $814   $644,906 17

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Aug 15, 2014 - $5,500   1 $5,500   $5,500 1

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Aug 15, 2014 57 $24,172   1 $24,172   $24,172 1
Aug 22, 2014 42 $79,637 +229% 12 $6,636   $103,809 2
Aug 29, 2014 38 $213,411 +168% 52 $4,104   $317,220 3
Sep 5, 2014 39 $144,544 -32% 75 $1,927   $461,764 4
Sep 12, 2014 48 $87,008 -40% 62 $1,403   $548,772 5
Sep 19, 2014 51 $39,076 -55% 45 $868   $587,848 6
Sep 26, 2014 59 $27,908 -29% 36 $775   $615,756 7
Oct 3, 2014 76 $9,211 -67% 16 $576   $624,967 8
Oct 10, 2014 87 $2,462 -73% 7 $352   $627,429 9
Oct 17, 2014 91 $4,636 +88% 9 $515   $632,065 10
Oct 24, 2014 106 $1,011 -78% 6 $169   $633,076 11
Oct 31, 2014 90 $3,100 +207% 8 $388   $636,176 12
Nov 7, 2014 79 $2,725 -12% 7 $389   $638,901 13
Nov 14, 2014 85 $1,905 -30% 4 $476   $640,806 14
Nov 21, 2014 82 $1,247 -35% 4 $312   $642,053 15
Nov 28, 2014 92 $1,225 -2% 2 $613   $643,278 16
Dec 5, 2014 87 $1,908 +56% 2 $954   $645,186 17

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Austria 9/4/2015 $4,383 8 8 23 $15,613 9/30/2015
France 2/6/2015 $24,305 0 0 0 $24,467 8/21/2018
Germany 8/27/2015 $0 0 27 76 $26,337 11/3/2015
Portugal 10/17/2014 $0 0 1 1 $7,728 12/28/2017
South Korea 10/31/2017 $0 0 0 0 $372,321 11/7/2017
United Kingdom 11/25/2022 $3,456 1 1 1 $628,004 1/1/2023
 
Rest of World $1,063,827
 
International Total$2,138,297 1/1/2023

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


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.