The Dark Horse (2015)

The Dark Horse poster
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $61,505Details
International Box Office $148,874Details
Worldwide Box Office $210,379
Home Market Performance
Est. Domestic DVD Sales $117,816 Details
Total Est. Domestic Video Sales $117,816
Further financial details...

Synopsis

A portrait of a man searching for the courage to lead, despite his struggles with mental illness. Genesis “Gen” Potini is a brilliant but troubled New Zealand chess champion who finds purpose by teaching underprivileged children about the rules of chess and life.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$8,487 (13.8% of total gross)
Legs:3.53 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:29.2% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:2 opening theaters/10 max. theaters, 2.7 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $76,646

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 13,701-13,800) 13,742 $61,505
All Time International Box Office (Rank 16,901-17,000) 16,979 $148,874
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 21,701-21,800) 21,720 $210,379
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 5,401-5,500) 5,402 $61,505
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,701-4,800) 4,771 $61,505
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,129 $148,874
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,901-5,000) 4,918 $210,379

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


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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: April 1st, 2016 (Limited) by Broad Green Pictures
International Releases: May 8th, 2015 (Wide) (Netherlands)
Video Release: July 12th, 2016 by Broad Green
MPAA Rating: R for language throughout, and drug use.
(Rating bulletin 2396 (Cert #501090, 10/21/2015)
Running Time: 124 minutes
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Keywords: Biography, Chess, Maori, Set in New Zealand
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Dramatization
Production/Financing Companies: Broad Green Pictures, Four Knights, New Zealand Film Commission, NZOnAir, Arama Pictures, Seville International
Production Countries: New Zealand
Languages: English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 13,701-13,800) 13,742 $61,505
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 13,201-13,300) 13,246 $76,646
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 12,701-12,800) 12,740 $61,505
Top 2016 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 401-500) 415 $61,505
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 5,401-5,500) 5,402 $61,505
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 5,501-5,600) 5,570 $76,646
Top 2016 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 237 $61,505
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,743 $61,505
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 12,101-12,200) 12,102 $61,505
All Time Domestic Box Office for Dramatization Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,030 $61,505
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 3,901-4,000) 3,997 $61,505
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,701-4,800) 4,771 $61,505
All Time Domestic Box Office for Broad Green Pictures Movies 14 $61,505

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 1, 2016 67 $8,487   2 $4,244   $8,487 1
Apr 8, 2016 66 $6,400 -25% 3 $2,133   $18,326 2
Apr 15, 2016 54 $17,414 +172% 10 $1,741   $37,906 3
Apr 22, 2016 65 $8,330 -52% 7 $1,190   $53,667 4
Apr 29, 2016 74 $3,892 -53% 5 $778   $61,505 5

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 1, 2016 67 $11,926   2 $5,963   $11,926 1
Apr 8, 2016 73 $8,566 -28% 3 $2,855   $20,492 2
Apr 15, 2016 58 $24,845 +190% 10 $2,485   $45,337 3
Apr 22, 2016 69 $12,276 -51% 7 $1,754   $57,613 4

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date		 Opening
Weekend		 Opening
Weekend
Screens		 Maximum
Screens		 Theatrical
Engagements		 Total
Box Office		 Report
Date
Netherlands 5/8/2015 $0 0 27 53 $148,874 11/21/2018
 
International Total$148,874 11/21/2018

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 16,901-17,000) 16,979 $148,874
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 15,701-15,800) 15,742 $148,874
All Time International Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,644 $148,874
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 14,301-14,400) 14,347 $148,874
All Time International Box Office for Dramatization Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,100 $148,874
All Time International Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 4,701-4,800) 4,730 $148,874
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,129 $148,874
All Time International Box Office for Broad Green Pictures Movies 15 $148,874

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 21,701-21,800) 21,720 $210,379
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 20,201-20,300) 20,234 $210,379
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,112 $210,379
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 18,501-18,600) 18,525 $210,379
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Dramatization Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,402 $210,379
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 6,001-6,100) 6,056 $210,379
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,901-5,000) 4,918 $210,379
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Broad Green Pictures Movies 15 $210,379

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

Cliff Curtis    Genesis Potini

Supporting Cast

James Rollerston    Mana
Andrew Grainger    Clive
Kirk Torrance    Noble
Miriama McDowell    Sandy
Barry TeHira    Mutt
James Napier Robertson    Dave
Xavier Horan    Jedi
Wayne Hapi    Ariki
Lyel Timu    Rangimarie

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

Production and Technical Credits

James Napier Robertson    Director
James Napier Robertson    Screenwriter
Tom Hern    Producer
Timothy White    Executive Producer
Cliff Curtis    Executive Producer
Jim Marbrook    Co-Producer
Denson Baker    Cinematographer
Kim Sinclair    Production Designer
Peter Roberts    Editor
Yvette Reid    Casting Director
Mike Dwyer    Casting Director
Matt Dwyer    Casting Director
Dana Lund    Composer
Kristin Seth    Costume Designer

Theater Averages: Miles Opens Ahead of the Competition with $28,633

April 6th, 2016

Miles Ahead

Miles Ahead led the way on the theater average chart with $28,633 in four theaters. Vaxxed: From Cover Up to Catastrophe was right behind with $28,339 in one theater. As someone who doesn't want to see measles make a comeback, this is a scary result. Everybody Wants Some earned an average of $16,440 in 19 theaters over the weekend after opening in five theaters on Wednesday. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice remained in the $10,000 club with an average of $12,062. Saturday's Warrior and Chongqing Hot Pot had very close averages at $10,671 and $10,098 respectively. More...

Limited and VOD Releases: Looking to Rake in the Green

April 1st, 2016

Green Room

There are a handful of films on this week's list earning great reviews and/or loud buzz. Of these four films, Green Room is the one I want to see the most, but Everybody Wants Some is the one most likely to become a box office hit. More...


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Synopsis

A portrait of a man searching for the courage to lead, despite his struggles with mental illness. Genesis “Gen” Potini is a brilliant but troubled New Zealand chess champion who finds purpose by teaching underprivileged children about the rules of chess and life.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$8,487 (13.8% of total gross)
Legs:3.53 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:29.2% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:2 opening theaters/10 max. theaters, 2.7 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $76,646

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 13,701-13,800) 13,742 $61,505
All Time International Box Office (Rank 16,901-17,000) 16,979 $148,874
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 21,701-21,800) 21,720 $210,379
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 5,401-5,500) 5,402 $61,505
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,701-4,800) 4,771 $61,505
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,129 $148,874
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,901-5,000) 4,918 $210,379

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


Watch Now On

iTunes:iTunes
Google Play:Google Play
Vudu:Vudu

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: April 1st, 2016 (Limited) by Broad Green Pictures
International Releases: May 8th, 2015 (Wide) (Netherlands)
Video Release: July 12th, 2016 by Broad Green
MPAA Rating: R for language throughout, and drug use.
(Rating bulletin 2396 (Cert #501090, 10/21/2015)
Running Time: 124 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Biography, Chess, Maori, Set in New Zealand
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Dramatization
Production/Financing Companies: Broad Green Pictures, Four Knights, New Zealand Film Commission, NZOnAir, Arama Pictures, Seville International
Production Countries: New Zealand
Languages: English

Leading Cast

Cliff Curtis    Genesis Potini

Supporting Cast

James Rollerston    Mana
Andrew Grainger    Clive
Kirk Torrance    Noble
Miriama McDowell    Sandy
Barry TeHira    Mutt
James Napier Robertson    Dave
Xavier Horan    Jedi
Wayne Hapi    Ariki
Lyel Timu    Rangimarie

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

Production and Technical Credits

James Napier Robertson    Director
James Napier Robertson    Screenwriter
Tom Hern    Producer
Timothy White    Executive Producer
Cliff Curtis    Executive Producer
Jim Marbrook    Co-Producer
Denson Baker    Cinematographer
Kim Sinclair    Production Designer
Peter Roberts    Editor
Yvette Reid    Casting Director
Mike Dwyer    Casting Director
Matt Dwyer    Casting Director
Dana Lund    Composer
Kristin Seth    Costume Designer

Theater Averages: Miles Opens Ahead of the Competition with $28,633

April 6th, 2016

Miles Ahead

Miles Ahead led the way on the theater average chart with $28,633 in four theaters. Vaxxed: From Cover Up to Catastrophe was right behind with $28,339 in one theater. As someone who doesn't want to see measles make a comeback, this is a scary result. Everybody Wants Some earned an average of $16,440 in 19 theaters over the weekend after opening in five theaters on Wednesday. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice remained in the $10,000 club with an average of $12,062. Saturday's Warrior and Chongqing Hot Pot had very close averages at $10,671 and $10,098 respectively. More...

Limited and VOD Releases: Looking to Rake in the Green

April 1st, 2016

Green Room

There are a handful of films on this week's list earning great reviews and/or loud buzz. Of these four films, Green Room is the one I want to see the most, but Everybody Wants Some is the one most likely to become a box office hit. More...

Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 13,701-13,800) 13,742 $61,505
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 13,201-13,300) 13,246 $76,646
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 12,701-12,800) 12,740 $61,505
Top 2016 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 401-500) 415 $61,505
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 5,401-5,500) 5,402 $61,505
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 5,501-5,600) 5,570 $76,646
Top 2016 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 237 $61,505
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,743 $61,505
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 12,101-12,200) 12,102 $61,505
All Time Domestic Box Office for Dramatization Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,030 $61,505
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 3,901-4,000) 3,997 $61,505
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,701-4,800) 4,771 $61,505
All Time Domestic Box Office for Broad Green Pictures Movies 14 $61,505

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 1, 2016 67 $8,487   2 $4,244   $8,487 1
Apr 8, 2016 66 $6,400 -25% 3 $2,133   $18,326 2
Apr 15, 2016 54 $17,414 +172% 10 $1,741   $37,906 3
Apr 22, 2016 65 $8,330 -52% 7 $1,190   $53,667 4
Apr 29, 2016 74 $3,892 -53% 5 $778   $61,505 5

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 1, 2016 67 $11,926   2 $5,963   $11,926 1
Apr 8, 2016 73 $8,566 -28% 3 $2,855   $20,492 2
Apr 15, 2016 58 $24,845 +190% 10 $2,485   $45,337 3
Apr 22, 2016 69 $12,276 -51% 7 $1,754   $57,613 4

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date		 Opening
Weekend		 Opening
Weekend
Screens		 Maximum
Screens		 Theatrical
Engagements		 Total
Box Office		 Report
Date
Netherlands 5/8/2015 $0 0 27 53 $148,874 11/21/2018
 
International Total$148,874 11/21/2018

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 16,901-17,000) 16,979 $148,874
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 15,701-15,800) 15,742 $148,874
All Time International Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,644 $148,874
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 14,301-14,400) 14,347 $148,874
All Time International Box Office for Dramatization Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,100 $148,874
All Time International Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 4,701-4,800) 4,730 $148,874
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,129 $148,874
All Time International Box Office for Broad Green Pictures Movies 15 $148,874

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 21,701-21,800) 21,720 $210,379
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 20,201-20,300) 20,234 $210,379
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,112 $210,379
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 18,501-18,600) 18,525 $210,379
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Dramatization Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,402 $210,379
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 6,001-6,100) 6,056 $210,379
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,901-5,000) 4,918 $210,379
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Broad Green Pictures Movies 15 $210,379

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.