The Search for General Tso (2015)

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Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $41,455Details
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Synopsis

This mouthwateringly entertaining film travels the globe to unravel a captivating culinary mystery. General Tso's chicken is a staple of Chinese-American cooking, and a ubiquitous presence on restaurant menus across the country. But just who was General Tso? And how did his chicken become emblematic of an entire national cuisine? Director Ian Cheney journeys from Shanghai to New York to the American Midwest and beyond to uncover the origins of this iconic dish, turning up surprising revelations and a host of humorous characters along the way. Told with the verve of a good detective story, The Search for General Tso is as much about food as it is a tale of the American immigrant experience.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$9,336 (22.5% of total gross)
Legs:4.44 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:2 opening theaters/13 max. theaters, 1.4 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $53,383

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 14,401-14,500) 14,467 $41,455
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 28,501-28,600) 28,599 $41,455
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 6,001-6,100) 6,004 $41,455

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: January 2nd, 2015 (Limited) by Sundance Selects
Video Release: July 7th, 2015 by Sundance Channel Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 72 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Food, Asian-Americans, Set in China, Early / Simultaneous Video-on-Demand release, Gastronomy
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Documentary
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Factual
Production/Financing Companies: Wicked Delicate Films
Production Countries: China, Taiwan, Province of China, United States
Languages: English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 14,401-14,500) 14,467 $41,455
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 13,801-13,900) 13,860 $53,383
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 13,401-13,500) 13,456 $41,455
Top 2015 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 401-500) 434 $41,455
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 6,001-6,100) 6,004 $41,455
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 6,101-6,200) 6,107 $53,383
Top 2015 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 265 $41,455
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,940 $41,455
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 12,701-12,800) 12,734 $41,455
All Time Domestic Box Office for Factual Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,269 $41,455
All Time Domestic Box Office for Documentary Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,190 $41,455
All Time Domestic Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 2,801-2,900) 2,827 $41,455
All Time Domestic Box Office for Sundance Selects Movies 9 $41,455

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jan 2, 2015 59 $9,336   2 $4,668   $9,336 1
Jan 9, 2015 61 $9,055 -3% 13 $697   $22,276 2
Jan 23, 2015 85 $1,744   3 $581   $36,800 4

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jan 2, 2015 61 $13,221   2 $6,611   $13,221 1
Jan 9, 2015 60 $13,400 +1% 13 $1,031   $26,621 2
Jan 16, 2015 73 $8,435 -37% 10 $844   $35,056 3
Jan 23, 2015 90 $1,952 -77% 3 $651   $37,008 4
Jan 30, 2015 96 $158 -92% 2 $79   $37,166 5
Feb 13, 2015 93 $1,251   4 $313   $41,455 7

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.

Interviewee(s)

Ed Schoenfeld    Himself
Michael Tong    Himself
Sue Lee    Herself
Harley Spiller    Himself
David Chan    Himself
Harlan Lee    Himself
Anna Lee    Herself
Robert G. Lee    Himself
Bonnie Tsui    Herself
Andrew Coe    Himself

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

Production and Technical Credits

Ian Cheney    Director
Jennifer 8. Lee    Producer
Amanda Murray    Producer
Frederick Shanahan    Editor
Ben Fries    Composer
Simon Beins    Composer
Sharon Shattuck    Animation
Ian Cheney    Cinematographer
Taylor Gentry    Cinematographer
Curt Ellis    Co-Producer
Donald Lacey    Co-Producer
Eric T. Lee    Co-Producer
Julia Marchesi    Co-Producer
Lily Spottiswoode    Co-Producer
Taylor Krauss    Associate Producer
Cynthia Lee    Associate Producer
Barbara Parks    Sound Editor
Peter Levin    Re-recording Mixer

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Per Theater Chart: 2015 Starts as 2014 Ended

January 6th, 2015

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There were very few new films that came out during the first weekend of 2015, so it should come as no surprise that the per theater chart looked mostly the same as it did last weekend. This includes the top of the chart, American Sniper, which earned an average of $169,227 in four theaters, which is 7% higher than last weekend. That bodes well for its planned wide release later in the month. The best new release was A Most Violent Year, which opened with an average of $43,197, also in four theaters. This film should also expand significantly over the coming weeks. Selma was next with an average of $28,781 in 22 theaters. Inherent Vice earned an average of $15,712 in 16 theaters. It is expanding wide in just a few days, so this is a great result. Two Days, One Night was right behind with an average of $15,628 in two theaters. The Imitation Game was roughly even with last week with an average of $10,308. Leviathan rose earning an average of $10,300 in three theaters. More...

Limited Release: A Most Violent Weekend

January 2nd, 2015

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Synopsis

This mouthwateringly entertaining film travels the globe to unravel a captivating culinary mystery. General Tso's chicken is a staple of Chinese-American cooking, and a ubiquitous presence on restaurant menus across the country. But just who was General Tso? And how did his chicken become emblematic of an entire national cuisine? Director Ian Cheney journeys from Shanghai to New York to the American Midwest and beyond to uncover the origins of this iconic dish, turning up surprising revelations and a host of humorous characters along the way. Told with the verve of a good detective story, The Search for General Tso is as much about food as it is a tale of the American immigrant experience.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$9,336 (22.5% of total gross)
Legs:4.44 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:2 opening theaters/13 max. theaters, 1.4 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $53,383

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 14,401-14,500) 14,467 $41,455
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 28,501-28,600) 28,599 $41,455
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 6,001-6,100) 6,004 $41,455

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

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: January 2nd, 2015 (Limited) by Sundance Selects
Video Release: July 7th, 2015 by Sundance Channel Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 72 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Food, Asian-Americans, Set in China, Early / Simultaneous Video-on-Demand release, Gastronomy
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Documentary
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Factual
Production/Financing Companies: Wicked Delicate Films
Production Countries: China, Taiwan, Province of China, United States
Languages: English

Interviewee(s)

Ed Schoenfeld    Himself
Michael Tong    Himself
Sue Lee    Herself
Harley Spiller    Himself
David Chan    Himself
Harlan Lee    Himself
Anna Lee    Herself
Robert G. Lee    Himself
Bonnie Tsui    Herself
Andrew Coe    Himself

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

Production and Technical Credits

Ian Cheney    Director
Jennifer 8. Lee    Producer
Amanda Murray    Producer
Frederick Shanahan    Editor
Ben Fries    Composer
Simon Beins    Composer
Sharon Shattuck    Animation
Ian Cheney    Cinematographer
Taylor Gentry    Cinematographer
Curt Ellis    Co-Producer
Donald Lacey    Co-Producer
Eric T. Lee    Co-Producer
Julia Marchesi    Co-Producer
Lily Spottiswoode    Co-Producer
Taylor Krauss    Associate Producer
Cynthia Lee    Associate Producer
Barbara Parks    Sound Editor
Peter Levin    Re-recording Mixer

Home Market Releases for July 7th, 2015

July 8th, 2015

Dude Bro Party Massacre 3

It's a slow week, which should come as no surprise. There are no major releases and even among the smaller releases, there are few that are must haves. As far as Pick of the Week contenders go, Dude Bro Party Massacre 3 is the best. It is the Pick of the Week, but you can only get it on the Official Site. I think it is worth the price for the Superfan Edition, but I also backed the Kickstarter at the Blu-ray level, so my judgment is not to be trusted. More...

Per Theater Chart: 2015 Starts as 2014 Ended

January 6th, 2015

American Sniper poster

There were very few new films that came out during the first weekend of 2015, so it should come as no surprise that the per theater chart looked mostly the same as it did last weekend. This includes the top of the chart, American Sniper, which earned an average of $169,227 in four theaters, which is 7% higher than last weekend. That bodes well for its planned wide release later in the month. The best new release was A Most Violent Year, which opened with an average of $43,197, also in four theaters. This film should also expand significantly over the coming weeks. Selma was next with an average of $28,781 in 22 theaters. Inherent Vice earned an average of $15,712 in 16 theaters. It is expanding wide in just a few days, so this is a great result. Two Days, One Night was right behind with an average of $15,628 in two theaters. The Imitation Game was roughly even with last week with an average of $10,308. Leviathan rose earning an average of $10,300 in three theaters. More...

Limited Release: A Most Violent Weekend

January 2nd, 2015

A Most Violent Year poster

Wednesday was the last day a film could open to qualify for this year's Oscars and A Most Violent Year just got in under the wire. It isn't the only film opening in limited release this week, but it has by far the most box office potential. More...

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 14,401-14,500) 14,467 $41,455
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 13,801-13,900) 13,860 $53,383
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 13,401-13,500) 13,456 $41,455
Top 2015 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 401-500) 434 $41,455
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 6,001-6,100) 6,004 $41,455
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 6,101-6,200) 6,107 $53,383
Top 2015 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 265 $41,455
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,940 $41,455
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 12,701-12,800) 12,734 $41,455
All Time Domestic Box Office for Factual Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,269 $41,455
All Time Domestic Box Office for Documentary Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,190 $41,455
All Time Domestic Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 2,801-2,900) 2,827 $41,455
All Time Domestic Box Office for Sundance Selects Movies 9 $41,455

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jan 2, 2015 59 $9,336   2 $4,668   $9,336 1
Jan 9, 2015 61 $9,055 -3% 13 $697   $22,276 2
Jan 23, 2015 85 $1,744   3 $581   $36,800 4

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jan 2, 2015 61 $13,221   2 $6,611   $13,221 1
Jan 9, 2015 60 $13,400 +1% 13 $1,031   $26,621 2
Jan 16, 2015 73 $8,435 -37% 10 $844   $35,056 3
Jan 23, 2015 90 $1,952 -77% 3 $651   $37,008 4
Jan 30, 2015 96 $158 -92% 2 $79   $37,166 5
Feb 13, 2015 93 $1,251   4 $313   $41,455 7

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 28,501-28,600) 28,599 $41,455
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 26,901-27,000) 26,985 $41,455
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 3,301-3,400) 3,369 $41,455
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 24,301-24,400) 24,399 $41,455
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Factual Movies (Rank 2,401-2,500) 2,474 $41,455
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Documentary Movies (Rank 2,201-2,300) 2,234 $41,455
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 3,701-3,800) 3,778 $41,455
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Sundance Selects Movies 12 $41,455

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.