Le passé (2013)

Le passe poster
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $1,335,672Details
International Box Office $14,416,903Details
Worldwide Box Office $15,752,575
Home Market Performance
Est. Domestic Blu-ray Sales $109,582 Details
Total Est. Domestic Video Sales $109,582
Further financial details...

Synopsis

Following a four year seperation, Ahmad returns to Paris from Tehran, upon his estranged French wife Marie request, in order to finalize their divorce procedure so she can marry her new boyfriend Samir. During his tense brief stay, Ahmad discovers the conflicting nature of Marie's relationship with her teenage daughter Lucie. Ahmad's efforts to improve this relationship soon unveil a secret from their past.

Metrics

Legs:11.05 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:8.5% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$8,000,000 (worldwide box office is 2.0 times production budget)
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $1,763,403

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 8,601-8,700) 8,608 $1,335,672
All Time International Box Office (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,183 $14,416,903
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 6,201-6,300) 6,253 $15,752,575

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: December 20th, 2013 (Limited) by Sony Pictures Classics, released as The Past
International Releases: November 21st, 2013 (Wide), released as Le passe (Italy)
November 29th, 2013 (Wide), released as Le passe (Finland)
November 29th, 2013 (Wide), released as Le passe (Iceland)
April 16th, 2014 (Wide), released as Le passe (Spain)
Video Release: March 25th, 2014 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, released as The Past
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for mature thematic material and brief strong language.
(Rating bulletin 2296, 10/30/2013)
Running Time: 130 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Darbareye Elly
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Keywords: Interracial Romance, Relationships Gone Wrong, Medical and Hospitals, Coma, Dysfunctional Family, Suicide, Infidelity, Incest
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Memento Films International
Production Countries: France, Islamic Republic of Iran
Languages: English, French, Persian

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 8,601-8,700) 8,608 $1,335,672
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 8,201-8,300) 8,273 $1,763,403
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 7,701-7,800) 7,728 $1,335,672
Top 2013 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 197 $1,335,672
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 4,401-4,500) 4,449 $1,335,672
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 7,601-7,700) 7,700 $1,335,672
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 4,501-4,600) 4,541 $1,335,672
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,144 $1,335,672
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 2,301-2,400) 2,369 $1,335,672
All Time Domestic Box Office for Sony Pictures Classics Movies (Rank 101-200) 191 $1,335,672

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Dec 27, 2013 - $39,240   5 $7,848   $93,244 2
Jan 3, 2014 41 $40,158 +2% 5 $8,032   $160,213 3
Jan 10, 2014 33 $86,613 +116% 17 $5,095   $257,065 4
Jan 17, 2014 - $110,049 +27% 30 $3,668   $389,432 5
Jan 24, 2014 33 $110,957 +1% 33 $3,362   $500,389 6
Jan 31, 2014 38 $109,338 -1% 49 $2,231   $674,477 7
Feb 7, 2014 37 $105,348 -4% 67 $1,572   $843,475 8
Feb 14, 2014 35 $120,860 +15% 77 $1,570   $1,017,539 9
Feb 21, 2014 43 $81,628 -32% 75 $1,088   $1,136,027 10
Feb 28, 2014 47 $47,789 -41% 66 $724   $1,222,033 11
Mar 7, 2014 61 $21,358 -55% 32 $667   $1,271,878 12
Mar 21, 2014 68 $6,543   20 $327   $1,306,559 14
Mar 28, 2014 67 $7,047 +8% 23 $306   $1,319,941 15
Apr 4, 2014 85 $1,756 -75% 4 $439   $1,335,672 16
Apr 11, 2014 83 $2,594 +48% 3 $865   $1,330,596 17

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Feb 14, 2014 36 $157,720   77 $2,048   $1,054,399 9
Feb 21, 2014 42 $119,845 -24% 75 $1,598   $1,174,244 10
Feb 28, 2014 44 $76,276 -36% 66 $1,156   $1,250,520 11
Mar 21, 2014 65 $12,878   20 $644   $1,312,894 14
Mar 28, 2014 60 $21,022 +63% 23 $914   $1,333,916 15

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date		 Opening
Weekend		 Opening
Weekend
Screens		 Maximum
Screens		 Theatrical
Engagements		 Total
Box Office		 Report
Date
Finland 11/29/2013 $26,740 16 16 59 $138,207 12/13/2015
Iceland 11/29/2013 $213 1 1 1 $213 12/30/2018
Italy 11/21/2013 $241,435 57 72 188 $696,087 12/13/2015
Spain 4/16/2014 $0 0 1 1 $328,447 12/15/2015
 
Rest of World $13,253,949
 
International Total$14,416,903 12/30/2018

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,183 $14,416,903
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 3,401-3,500) 3,458 $14,416,903
Top 2013 Movies at the International Box Office (Rank 101-200) 181 $14,416,903
All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,120 $14,416,903
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 3,401-3,500) 3,463 $14,416,903
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,089 $14,416,903
All Time International Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 801-900) 886 $14,416,903
All Time International Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,173 $14,416,903
All Time International Box Office for Sony Pictures Classics Movies 67 $14,416,903

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 6,201-6,300) 6,253 $15,752,575
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 5,301-5,400) 5,375 $15,752,575
Top 2013 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 201-300) 202 $15,752,575
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 3,201-3,300) 3,242 $15,752,575
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 5,401-5,500) 5,446 $15,752,575
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 3,301-3,400) 3,315 $15,752,575
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,398 $15,752,575
All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,749 $15,752,575
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Sony Pictures Classics Movies 75 $15,752,575

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

Tahar Rahim    Samir
Bérénice Bejo    Marie
Ali Mosaffa    Ahmad

Supporting Cast

Pauline Burlet    Lucie
Elyes Aguis    Fouad
Jeanne Jestin    Lea
Sabrina Ouazani    Naima
Babak Karmi    Shahriyar
Valeria Cavalli    Valeria

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

Production and Technical Credits

Asghar Farhadi    Director
Asghar Farhadi    Screenwriter
Alexandre Mallet-Guy    Producer
Claude Lenoir    Production Designer
Juliette Welfling    Editor
Evgueni Galperine    Composer
Youli Galperine    Composer
Mahmoud Kalari    Director of Photography

Limited Releases: Her and Now

December 20th, 2013

Her poster

There are not a huge number of limited releases on this week's list, but all of the ones that have more than a few reviews on Rotten Tomatoes have outstanding reviews. Her isn't earning the best reviews, but it does have the best combined reviews and buzz and has the best shot at mainstream success. The Past could also expand wide enough to earn some measure of mainstream success, if it can translate its reviews into Awards Season glory. More...

2014 Awards Season: Slave Hustles to the Top

December 14th, 2013

12 Years a Slave poster

Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced their Golden Globe nominations this week, and a clear picture is forming. 12 Years a Slave was again the recipient of the most nominations, but this time it was a tie, as it and American Hustle both grabbed seven nominations. If you look down the list of other multi-nominated films, you will find a number of familiar faces. More...


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Synopsis

Following a four year seperation, Ahmad returns to Paris from Tehran, upon his estranged French wife Marie request, in order to finalize their divorce procedure so she can marry her new boyfriend Samir. During his tense brief stay, Ahmad discovers the conflicting nature of Marie's relationship with her teenage daughter Lucie. Ahmad's efforts to improve this relationship soon unveil a secret from their past.

Metrics

Legs:11.05 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:8.5% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$8,000,000 (worldwide box office is 2.0 times production budget)
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $1,763,403

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 8,601-8,700) 8,608 $1,335,672
All Time International Box Office (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,183 $14,416,903
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 6,201-6,300) 6,253 $15,752,575

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


Watch Now On

iTunes:iTunes
Vudu:Vudu

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: December 20th, 2013 (Limited) by Sony Pictures Classics, released as The Past
International Releases: November 21st, 2013 (Wide), released as Le passe (Italy)
November 29th, 2013 (Wide), released as Le passe (Finland)
November 29th, 2013 (Wide), released as Le passe (Iceland)
April 16th, 2014 (Wide), released as Le passe (Spain)
Video Release: March 25th, 2014 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, released as The Past
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for mature thematic material and brief strong language.
(Rating bulletin 2296, 10/30/2013)
Running Time: 130 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Darbareye Elly
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Interracial Romance, Relationships Gone Wrong, Medical and Hospitals, Coma, Dysfunctional Family, Suicide, Infidelity, Incest
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Memento Films International
Production Countries: France, Islamic Republic of Iran
Languages: English, French, Persian

Leading Cast

Tahar Rahim    Samir
Bérénice Bejo    Marie
Ali Mosaffa    Ahmad

Supporting Cast

Pauline Burlet    Lucie
Elyes Aguis    Fouad
Jeanne Jestin    Lea
Sabrina Ouazani    Naima
Babak Karmi    Shahriyar
Valeria Cavalli    Valeria

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

Production and Technical Credits

Asghar Farhadi    Director
Asghar Farhadi    Screenwriter
Alexandre Mallet-Guy    Producer
Claude Lenoir    Production Designer
Juliette Welfling    Editor
Evgueni Galperine    Composer
Youli Galperine    Composer
Mahmoud Kalari    Director of Photography

Limited Releases: Her and Now

December 20th, 2013

Her poster

There are not a huge number of limited releases on this week's list, but all of the ones that have more than a few reviews on Rotten Tomatoes have outstanding reviews. Her isn't earning the best reviews, but it does have the best combined reviews and buzz and has the best shot at mainstream success. The Past could also expand wide enough to earn some measure of mainstream success, if it can translate its reviews into Awards Season glory. More...

2014 Awards Season: Slave Hustles to the Top

December 14th, 2013

12 Years a Slave poster

Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced their Golden Globe nominations this week, and a clear picture is forming. 12 Years a Slave was again the recipient of the most nominations, but this time it was a tie, as it and American Hustle both grabbed seven nominations. If you look down the list of other multi-nominated films, you will find a number of familiar faces. More...

Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 8,601-8,700) 8,608 $1,335,672
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 8,201-8,300) 8,273 $1,763,403
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 7,701-7,800) 7,728 $1,335,672
Top 2013 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 197 $1,335,672
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 4,401-4,500) 4,449 $1,335,672
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 7,601-7,700) 7,700 $1,335,672
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 4,501-4,600) 4,541 $1,335,672
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,144 $1,335,672
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 2,301-2,400) 2,369 $1,335,672
All Time Domestic Box Office for Sony Pictures Classics Movies (Rank 101-200) 191 $1,335,672

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Dec 27, 2013 - $39,240   5 $7,848   $93,244 2
Jan 3, 2014 41 $40,158 +2% 5 $8,032   $160,213 3
Jan 10, 2014 33 $86,613 +116% 17 $5,095   $257,065 4
Jan 17, 2014 - $110,049 +27% 30 $3,668   $389,432 5
Jan 24, 2014 33 $110,957 +1% 33 $3,362   $500,389 6
Jan 31, 2014 38 $109,338 -1% 49 $2,231   $674,477 7
Feb 7, 2014 37 $105,348 -4% 67 $1,572   $843,475 8
Feb 14, 2014 35 $120,860 +15% 77 $1,570   $1,017,539 9
Feb 21, 2014 43 $81,628 -32% 75 $1,088   $1,136,027 10
Feb 28, 2014 47 $47,789 -41% 66 $724   $1,222,033 11
Mar 7, 2014 61 $21,358 -55% 32 $667   $1,271,878 12
Mar 21, 2014 68 $6,543   20 $327   $1,306,559 14
Mar 28, 2014 67 $7,047 +8% 23 $306   $1,319,941 15
Apr 4, 2014 85 $1,756 -75% 4 $439   $1,335,672 16
Apr 11, 2014 83 $2,594 +48% 3 $865   $1,330,596 17

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Feb 14, 2014 36 $157,720   77 $2,048   $1,054,399 9
Feb 21, 2014 42 $119,845 -24% 75 $1,598   $1,174,244 10
Feb 28, 2014 44 $76,276 -36% 66 $1,156   $1,250,520 11
Mar 21, 2014 65 $12,878   20 $644   $1,312,894 14
Mar 28, 2014 60 $21,022 +63% 23 $914   $1,333,916 15

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date		 Opening
Weekend		 Opening
Weekend
Screens		 Maximum
Screens		 Theatrical
Engagements		 Total
Box Office		 Report
Date
Finland 11/29/2013 $26,740 16 16 59 $138,207 12/13/2015
Iceland 11/29/2013 $213 1 1 1 $213 12/30/2018
Italy 11/21/2013 $241,435 57 72 188 $696,087 12/13/2015
Spain 4/16/2014 $0 0 1 1 $328,447 12/15/2015
 
Rest of World $13,253,949
 
International Total$14,416,903 12/30/2018

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,183 $14,416,903
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 3,401-3,500) 3,458 $14,416,903
Top 2013 Movies at the International Box Office (Rank 101-200) 181 $14,416,903
All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,120 $14,416,903
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 3,401-3,500) 3,463 $14,416,903
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,089 $14,416,903
All Time International Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 801-900) 886 $14,416,903
All Time International Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,173 $14,416,903
All Time International Box Office for Sony Pictures Classics Movies 67 $14,416,903

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 6,201-6,300) 6,253 $15,752,575
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 5,301-5,400) 5,375 $15,752,575
Top 2013 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 201-300) 202 $15,752,575
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 3,201-3,300) 3,242 $15,752,575
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 5,401-5,500) 5,446 $15,752,575
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 3,301-3,400) 3,315 $15,752,575
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,398 $15,752,575
All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,749 $15,752,575
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Sony Pictures Classics Movies 75 $15,752,575

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.