California Typewriter (2017)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $200,379 | Details |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $132,179 | |
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $63,054 | |
| Total | $195,233 | |
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
A documentary portrait of artists, writers, and collectors who remain steadfastly loyal to the typewriter as a tool and muse, featuring Tom Hanks, John Mayer, David McCullough, Sam Shepard, and others. It also movingly documents the struggles of California Typewriter, one of the last standing repair shops in America dedicated to keeping the aging machines clicking. In the process, the film delivers a thought-provoking meditation on the changing dynamic between humans and machines, and encourages us to consider our own relationship with technology, old and new, as the digital age’s emphasis on speed and convenience redefines who’s serving whom, human or machine?
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $5,031 (2.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 6.65 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1 opening theaters/20 max. theaters, 4.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $267,174 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 18th, 2017 (Limited) by Gravitas Ventures |
| Video Release: | November 21st, 2017 by Gravitas Ventures |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 103 minutes |
| Plot point: | Artisans vs. Automation, Artists, Collectors and Collectables, Writing and Writers |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production/Financing Companies: | American Buffalo Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2017 | 68 | $5,031 | 1 | $5,031 | $5,031 | 1 | |
| Aug 25, 2017 | 60 | $16,336 | +225% | 2 | $8,168 | $21,442 | 2 |
| Sep 1, 2017 | 56 | $30,126 | +84% | 11 | $2,739 | $55,217 | 3 |
| Sep 8, 2017 | 53 | $22,324 | -26% | 16 | $1,395 | $93,600 | 4 |
| Sep 15, 2017 | 51 | $21,842 | -2% | 18 | $1,213 | $128,560 | 5 |
| Sep 22, 2017 | 49 | $20,701 | -5% | 16 | $1,294 | $159,413 | 6 |
| Sep 29, 2017 | 51 | $17,239 | -17% | 20 | $862 | $185,135 | 7 |
| Oct 6, 2017 | 72 | $4,760 | -72% | 11 | $433 | $200,379 | 8 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2017 | 76 | $5,106 | 1 | $5,106 | $5,106 | 1 | |
| Aug 25, 2017 | 64 | $19,985 | +291% | 2 | $9,993 | $25,091 | 2 |
| Sep 1, 2017 | 57 | $46,185 | +131% | 11 | $4,199 | $71,276 | 3 |
| Sep 8, 2017 | 53 | $35,442 | -23% | 16 | $2,215 | $106,718 | 4 |
| Sep 15, 2017 | 53 | $31,994 | -10% | 18 | $1,777 | $138,712 | 5 |
| Sep 22, 2017 | 50 | $29,184 | -9% | 16 | $1,824 | $167,896 | 6 |
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.
Synopsis
A documentary portrait of artists, writers, and collectors who remain steadfastly loyal to the typewriter as a tool and muse, featuring Tom Hanks, John Mayer, David McCullough, Sam Shepard, and others. It also movingly documents the struggles of California Typewriter, one of the last standing repair shops in America dedicated to keeping the aging machines clicking. In the process, the film delivers a thought-provoking meditation on the changing dynamic between humans and machines, and encourages us to consider our own relationship with technology, old and new, as the digital age’s emphasis on speed and convenience redefines who’s serving whom, human or machine?
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $5,031 (2.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 6.65 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1 opening theaters/20 max. theaters, 4.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $267,174 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 18th, 2017 (Limited) by Gravitas Ventures |
| Video Release: | November 21st, 2017 by Gravitas Ventures |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 103 minutes |
| Plot point: | Artisans vs. Automation, Artists, Collectors and Collectables, Writing and Writers |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production/Financing Companies: | American Buffalo Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2017 | 68 | $5,031 | 1 | $5,031 | $5,031 | 1 | |
| Aug 25, 2017 | 60 | $16,336 | +225% | 2 | $8,168 | $21,442 | 2 |
| Sep 1, 2017 | 56 | $30,126 | +84% | 11 | $2,739 | $55,217 | 3 |
| Sep 8, 2017 | 53 | $22,324 | -26% | 16 | $1,395 | $93,600 | 4 |
| Sep 15, 2017 | 51 | $21,842 | -2% | 18 | $1,213 | $128,560 | 5 |
| Sep 22, 2017 | 49 | $20,701 | -5% | 16 | $1,294 | $159,413 | 6 |
| Sep 29, 2017 | 51 | $17,239 | -17% | 20 | $862 | $185,135 | 7 |
| Oct 6, 2017 | 72 | $4,760 | -72% | 11 | $433 | $200,379 | 8 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2017 | 76 | $5,106 | 1 | $5,106 | $5,106 | 1 | |
| Aug 25, 2017 | 64 | $19,985 | +291% | 2 | $9,993 | $25,091 | 2 |
| Sep 1, 2017 | 57 | $46,185 | +131% | 11 | $4,199 | $71,276 | 3 |
| Sep 8, 2017 | 53 | $35,442 | -23% | 16 | $2,215 | $106,718 | 4 |
| Sep 15, 2017 | 53 | $31,994 | -10% | 18 | $1,777 | $138,712 | 5 |
| Sep 22, 2017 | 50 | $29,184 | -9% | 16 | $1,824 | $167,896 | 6 |
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.