Synopsis
From outer space to Capitol Hill, from the silver screen to YouTube, George Takei has blazed his own trail while conquering new frontiers with a beaming trademark grin. To Be Takei is a look at the many roles played by eclectic 77-year-old actor/activist George Takei. His wit, humor and grace have helped him to become an internationally beloved figure and internet phenomenon with 7-million Facebook fans and counting. The film offers unprecedented access to the daily life of George and his husband/business partner Brad and chronicles George’s fascinating personal journey from Japanese American internment camp to his iconic and groundbreaking role as Sulu on Star Trek, and his rise as an pop culture icon.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $22,846 (44.4% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.25 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 22 opening theaters/22 max. theaters, 1.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $67,925 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 13,801-13,900) | 13,883 | $51,481 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 26,801-26,900) | 26,809 | $51,481 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 5,601-5,700) | 5,609 | $51,481 |
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, iTunes |
| Google Play: | Google Play |
| Vudu: | Vudu |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 22nd, 2014 (Limited) by Starz Media |
| Video Release: | October 7th, 2014 by Anchor Bay Home Entertainment |
| MPAA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 93 minutes |
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| Keywords: | Biography, LGBTQ+, Internet, Asian-Americans, World War II, Early / Simultaneous Video-on-Demand release |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Rainbow Shooting Star Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |