Life, Above All (2011)

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Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $134,078Details
Further financial details...

Synopsis

Just after the death of her newly-born sister, Chanda, 12 years old, learns of a rumor that spreads like wildfire through her small, dust-ridden village near Johannesburg. It destroys her family and forces her mother to flee. Sensing that the gossip stems from prejudice and superstition, Chanda leaves home and school in search of her mother and the truth.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$13,788 (10.3% of total gross)
Legs:8.61 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:5 opening theaters/18 max. theaters, 7.4 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $182,257

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 12,301-12,400) 12,395 $134,078
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 23,501-23,600) 23,584 $134,078
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 4,201-4,300) 4,289 $134,078

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: July 15th, 2011 (Limited) by Sony Pictures Classics
Video Release: December 6th, 2011 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for mature thematic material and some sexual content.
(Rating bulletin 2140, 9/29/2010)
Running Time: 100 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Death of a Son or Daughter, Foreign Language, Prostitution, Coming of Age
Source:Based on Fiction Book/Short Story
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Bavaria Film Intl., Dreamer Joint Venture, Senator Film Produktion
Production Countries: South Africa
Languages: Pedi

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 12,301-12,400) 12,395 $134,078
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 11,701-11,800) 11,784 $182,257
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 11,401-11,500) 11,414 $134,078
Top 2011 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 301-400) 334 $134,078
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 4,201-4,300) 4,289 $134,078
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 4,301-4,400) 4,325 $182,257
Top 2011 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 173 $134,078
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,105 $134,078
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 10,901-11,000) 10,981 $134,078
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 6,201-6,300) 6,203 $134,078
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,554 $134,078
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 2,801-2,900) 2,816 $134,078
All Time Domestic Box Office for Sony Pictures Classics Movies (Rank 401-500) 408 $134,078

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jul 15, 2011 56 $13,788   5 $2,758   $13,788 1
Jul 22, 2011 59 $15,571 +13% 10 $1,557   $39,168 2
Jul 29, 2011 77 $4,615 -70% 5 $923   $55,101 3
Aug 5, 2011 76 $8,673 +88% 12 $723   $66,961 4
Aug 12, 2011 94 $2,712 -69% 4 $678   $74,735 5
Aug 19, 2011 81 $6,592 +143% 4 $1,648   $82,883 6
Aug 26, 2011 84 $4,475 -32% 5 $895   $90,356 7
Sep 2, 2011 108 $2,603 -42% 6 $434   $93,495 8
Sep 9, 2011 105 $2,779 +7% 10 $278   $97,551 9
Sep 16, 2011 91 $6,903 +148% 18 $384   $105,743 10
Sep 23, 2011 104 $3,760 -46% 16 $235   $111,832 11
Sep 30, 2011 102 $1,778 -53% 7 $254   $116,537 12
Oct 7, 2011 101 $2,325 +31% 9 $258   $119,688 13
Oct 14, 2011 102 $4,138 +78% 10 $414   $125,610 14
Oct 21, 2011 106 $2,564 -38% 5 $513   $129,858 15
Nov 4, 2011 116 $450   1 $450   $130,943 17
Nov 11, 2011 100 $1,667 +270% 6 $278   $132,960 18
Nov 18, 2011 98 $718 -57% 1 $718   $134,078 19

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Sep 5, 2011 105 $506     6 $84   $94,001 53

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jul 15, 2011 56 $23,597   5 $4,719   $23,597 1
Jul 22, 2011 57 $26,889 +14% 10 $2,689   $50,486 2
Jul 29, 2011 77 $7,802 -71% 5 $1,560   $58,288 3
Aug 5, 2011 78 $13,735 +76% 12 $1,145   $72,023 4
Aug 12, 2011 91 $4,268 -69% 4 $1,067   $76,291 5
Aug 19, 2011 84 $9,590 +125% 4 $2,398   $85,881 6
Aug 26, 2011 90 $5,011 -48% 5 $1,002   $90,892 7
Sep 2, 2011 107 $3,880 -23% 6 $647   $94,772 8
Sep 9, 2011 103 $4,068 +5% 10 $407   $98,840 9
Sep 16, 2011 97 $9,232 +127% 18 $513   $108,072 10
Sep 23, 2011 92 $6,687 -28% 16 $418   $114,759 11
Sep 30, 2011 103 $2,604 -61% 7 $372   $117,363 12
Oct 7, 2011 94 $4,109 +58% 9 $457   $121,472 13
Oct 14, 2011 98 $5,822 +42% 10 $582   $127,294 14
Nov 4, 2011 111 $800   1 $800   $131,293 17
Nov 11, 2011 95 $2,067 +158% 6 $345   $133,360 18

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

Khomotso Manyaka    Chanda

Supporting Cast

Keaobaka Makanyane    Esther
Harriet Manamela    Mrs. Tafa
Lerato Mvelase    Lilian
Tinah Mnumzana    Aunt Lizbet
Aubrey Poolo    Jonah

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

Production and Technical Credits

Oliver Schmitz    Director
Oliver Stoltz    Producer
Dennis Foon    Screenwriter
Allan Stratton    Story Creator
Bernhard Jasper    Cinematographer
Christiane Rothe    Production Designer

Per Theater Chart: Harry Potter and Yet Another Record

July 19th, 2011

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallow, Part 2 added another record over the weekend earning the highest per theater average for a wide release with $38,672, surpassing the previous record holder, The Dark Knight. However, Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour still holds the record for best per theater average for a number one film at $45,561. That record might not be broken till the $200 million opening weekend milestone is cracked. The only other member of the $10,000 club was Sholem Aleichem: Laughing in the Darkness, which grew by a few percent to $20,998. Its ability to expand is untested, but growth is always a good sign. More...

Will Limited Releases be Defeated?

July 15th, 2011

It could be tough for limited releases this weekend. Not only is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2 going to dominate the box office, but both new wide releases are earning Oscar-worthy reviews, so there's not a lot of room for limited releases to survive in. Fortunately, both wide releases are aimed at families, so perhaps a more dramatic film like Life, Above All or a documentary like Tabloid! can find a niche market. More...


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Synopsis

Just after the death of her newly-born sister, Chanda, 12 years old, learns of a rumor that spreads like wildfire through her small, dust-ridden village near Johannesburg. It destroys her family and forces her mother to flee. Sensing that the gossip stems from prejudice and superstition, Chanda leaves home and school in search of her mother and the truth.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$13,788 (10.3% of total gross)
Legs:8.61 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:5 opening theaters/18 max. theaters, 7.4 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $182,257

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 12,301-12,400) 12,395 $134,078
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 23,501-23,600) 23,584 $134,078
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 4,201-4,300) 4,289 $134,078

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


Watch Now On

iTunes:iTunes

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: July 15th, 2011 (Limited) by Sony Pictures Classics
Video Release: December 6th, 2011 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for mature thematic material and some sexual content.
(Rating bulletin 2140, 9/29/2010)
Running Time: 100 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Death of a Son or Daughter, Foreign Language, Prostitution, Coming of Age
Source:Based on Fiction Book/Short Story
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Bavaria Film Intl., Dreamer Joint Venture, Senator Film Produktion
Production Countries: South Africa
Languages: Pedi

Leading Cast

Khomotso Manyaka    Chanda

Supporting Cast

Keaobaka Makanyane    Esther
Harriet Manamela    Mrs. Tafa
Lerato Mvelase    Lilian
Tinah Mnumzana    Aunt Lizbet
Aubrey Poolo    Jonah

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

Production and Technical Credits

Oliver Schmitz    Director
Oliver Stoltz    Producer
Dennis Foon    Screenwriter
Allan Stratton    Story Creator
Bernhard Jasper    Cinematographer
Christiane Rothe    Production Designer

Per Theater Chart: Harry Potter and Yet Another Record

July 19th, 2011

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallow, Part 2 added another record over the weekend earning the highest per theater average for a wide release with $38,672, surpassing the previous record holder, The Dark Knight. However, Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour still holds the record for best per theater average for a number one film at $45,561. That record might not be broken till the $200 million opening weekend milestone is cracked. The only other member of the $10,000 club was Sholem Aleichem: Laughing in the Darkness, which grew by a few percent to $20,998. Its ability to expand is untested, but growth is always a good sign. More...

Will Limited Releases be Defeated?

July 15th, 2011

It could be tough for limited releases this weekend. Not only is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2 going to dominate the box office, but both new wide releases are earning Oscar-worthy reviews, so there's not a lot of room for limited releases to survive in. Fortunately, both wide releases are aimed at families, so perhaps a more dramatic film like Life, Above All or a documentary like Tabloid! can find a niche market. More...

Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 12,301-12,400) 12,395 $134,078
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 11,701-11,800) 11,784 $182,257
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 11,401-11,500) 11,414 $134,078
Top 2011 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 301-400) 334 $134,078
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 4,201-4,300) 4,289 $134,078
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 4,301-4,400) 4,325 $182,257
Top 2011 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 173 $134,078
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,105 $134,078
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 10,901-11,000) 10,981 $134,078
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 6,201-6,300) 6,203 $134,078
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,554 $134,078
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 2,801-2,900) 2,816 $134,078
All Time Domestic Box Office for Sony Pictures Classics Movies (Rank 401-500) 408 $134,078

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jul 15, 2011 56 $13,788   5 $2,758   $13,788 1
Jul 22, 2011 59 $15,571 +13% 10 $1,557   $39,168 2
Jul 29, 2011 77 $4,615 -70% 5 $923   $55,101 3
Aug 5, 2011 76 $8,673 +88% 12 $723   $66,961 4
Aug 12, 2011 94 $2,712 -69% 4 $678   $74,735 5
Aug 19, 2011 81 $6,592 +143% 4 $1,648   $82,883 6
Aug 26, 2011 84 $4,475 -32% 5 $895   $90,356 7
Sep 2, 2011 108 $2,603 -42% 6 $434   $93,495 8
Sep 9, 2011 105 $2,779 +7% 10 $278   $97,551 9
Sep 16, 2011 91 $6,903 +148% 18 $384   $105,743 10
Sep 23, 2011 104 $3,760 -46% 16 $235   $111,832 11
Sep 30, 2011 102 $1,778 -53% 7 $254   $116,537 12
Oct 7, 2011 101 $2,325 +31% 9 $258   $119,688 13
Oct 14, 2011 102 $4,138 +78% 10 $414   $125,610 14
Oct 21, 2011 106 $2,564 -38% 5 $513   $129,858 15
Nov 4, 2011 116 $450   1 $450   $130,943 17
Nov 11, 2011 100 $1,667 +270% 6 $278   $132,960 18
Nov 18, 2011 98 $718 -57% 1 $718   $134,078 19

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Sep 5, 2011 105 $506     6 $84   $94,001 53

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jul 15, 2011 56 $23,597   5 $4,719   $23,597 1
Jul 22, 2011 57 $26,889 +14% 10 $2,689   $50,486 2
Jul 29, 2011 77 $7,802 -71% 5 $1,560   $58,288 3
Aug 5, 2011 78 $13,735 +76% 12 $1,145   $72,023 4
Aug 12, 2011 91 $4,268 -69% 4 $1,067   $76,291 5
Aug 19, 2011 84 $9,590 +125% 4 $2,398   $85,881 6
Aug 26, 2011 90 $5,011 -48% 5 $1,002   $90,892 7
Sep 2, 2011 107 $3,880 -23% 6 $647   $94,772 8
Sep 9, 2011 103 $4,068 +5% 10 $407   $98,840 9
Sep 16, 2011 97 $9,232 +127% 18 $513   $108,072 10
Sep 23, 2011 92 $6,687 -28% 16 $418   $114,759 11
Sep 30, 2011 103 $2,604 -61% 7 $372   $117,363 12
Oct 7, 2011 94 $4,109 +58% 9 $457   $121,472 13
Oct 14, 2011 98 $5,822 +42% 10 $582   $127,294 14
Nov 4, 2011 111 $800   1 $800   $131,293 17
Nov 11, 2011 95 $2,067 +158% 6 $345   $133,360 18

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 23,501-23,600) 23,584 $134,078
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 22,001-22,100) 22,056 $134,078
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 2,901-3,000) 2,967 $134,078
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 20,101-20,200) 20,111 $134,078
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 12,101-12,200) 12,159 $134,078
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 6,601-6,700) 6,657 $134,078
All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 3,001-3,100) 3,038 $134,078
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Sony Pictures Classics Movies (Rank 401-500) 417 $134,078

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.