Making the Boys (2011)

Making the Boys poster
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $33,833Details
OpusData ID: 149020100
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Synopsis

On the eve of the 40th anniversary of the Gay Rights Movement, this documentary explores the drama, struggle and legacy of the first-ever gay play and subsequent Hollywood movie to successfully reach a mainstream audience. Beloved by some for breaking new ground, and condemned by others for reinforcing gay stereotypes, “The Boys in the Band” sparked heated controversy that still exists four decades later.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$7,513 (22.2% of total gross)
Legs:4.50 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:1 opening theaters/3 max. theaters, 5.3 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $48,248

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 15,301-15,400) 15,309 $33,833
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 31,601-31,700) 31,622 $33,833
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 6,401-6,500) 6,486 $33,833

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


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: March 11th, 2011 (Limited) by First Run Features
Video Release: November 22nd, 2011 by First Run Home
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 97 minutes
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Keywords: LGBTQ+, Performing Arts, Political, Broadway
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Documentary
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Factual
Production/Financing Companies: 4th Row Films
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 15,301-15,400) 15,309 $33,833
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 14,501-14,600) 14,540 $48,248
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 14,201-14,300) 14,239 $33,833
Top-grossing movies at the domestic box office first released in 2011 (Rank 401-500) 440 $33,833
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 6,401-6,500) 6,486 $33,833
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 6,401-6,500) 6,471 $48,248
Top 2011 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 263 $33,833
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,164 $33,833
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 13,501-13,600) 13,581 $33,833
All Time Domestic Box Office for Factual Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,435 $33,833
All Time Domestic Box Office for Documentary Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,346 $33,833
All Time Domestic Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,200 $33,833
All Time Domestic Box Office for First Run Features Movies 71 $33,833

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Mar 11, 2011 73 $7,513   1 $7,513   $7,513 1
Mar 18, 2011 96 $3,235 -57% 3 $1,078   $14,870 2
Mar 25, 2011 111 $723 -78% 2 $362   $16,918 3
Apr 22, 2011 104 $1,410   1 $1,410   $19,580 7
Apr 29, 2011 88 $4,160 +195% 3 $1,387   $24,991 8
May 6, 2011 117 $959 -77% 1 $959   $27,933 9
Jun 10, 2011 96 $1,154   1 $1,154   $29,713 14
Jun 17, 2011 100 $619 -46% 1 $619   $30,951 15
Jun 24, 2011 113 $267 -57% 2 $134   $32,537 16
Jul 29, 2011 104 $706   1 $706   $33,443 21

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Mar 11, 2011 74 $11,635   1 $11,635   $11,635 1
Mar 18, 2011 99 $4,560 -61% 3 $1,520   $16,195 2
Mar 25, 2011 113 $1,234 -73% 2 $617   $17,429 3
Apr 8, 2011 118 $610   1 $610   $18,039 5
Apr 15, 2011 119 $131 -79% 2 $66   $18,170 6
Apr 22, 2011 105 $2,661 +1,931% 1 $2,661   $20,831 7
Apr 29, 2011 94 $4,160 +56% 3 $1,387   $26,974 8
May 6, 2011 116 $1,585 -62% 1 $1,585   $28,559 9
Jun 10, 2011 99 $1,773   1 $1,773   $30,332 14
Jun 17, 2011 104 $1,224 -31% 1 $1,224   $32,131 15
Jun 24, 2011 115 $467 -62% 2 $234   $32,737 16
Jul 29, 2011 115 $706   1 $706   $33,443 21
Aug 5, 2011 131 $390 -45% 1 $390   $33,833 22

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 at a cost. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.

Interviewee(s)

Edward Albee    Himself
Candis Cayne    Herself
Andy Cohen    Himself
Mart Crowley    Himself
Michael Cunningham    Himself
Dominick Dunne    Himself
William Friedkin    Himself
Cheyenne Jackson    Herself
Ed Koch    Himself
Norm Korpi    Himself
Larry Kramer    Himself
Carson Kressley    Himself
Tony Kushner    Himself
Laurence Luckinbill    Himself
Terrence McNally    Himself
Michael Musto    Himself
Paul Rudnick    Himself
Dan Savage    Himself
Christian Siriano    Himself
Marc Shaiman    Himself
Scott Wittman    Himself
Robert Wagner    Himself
Peter White    Himself

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

Production and Technical Credits

Crayton Robey    Director
Crayton Robey    Screenwriter
Bill Condon    Producer
Crayton Robey    Producer
Doug Tirola    Producer
Susan Bedusa    Producer
Jack Morrisey    Executive Producer
Miguel Camnitzer    Co-Producer

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for November 22nd, 2011

November 22nd, 2011

It's kind of a slow week on the home market in two ways. Firstly, the only major release of the week is Super 8. Secondly, half the releases I was supposed to review are running late. Fortunately, Super 8 is a top notch film and the Blu-ray Combo Pack is this week's Pick of the Week. More...

Per Theater Chart: Jane Eyre is in the Red

March 15th, 2011

It was an amazing week on the per theater chart, even if you ignore Red State's special showings. The latest Kevin Smith offering added more than $100,000 over the weekend, at two special showings, for an average of $51,283. At this pace, it's going to start hitting major milestones before its theatrical debut this fall. Meanwhile, Jane Eyre had the best per theater average for a regular release this year at $45,721 in four theaters. The good news doesn't end there as Kill The Irishman opened with an average of $29,086 in five theaters, which also suggests the ability to expand significantly. Certified Copy earned close to $80,000 in five theaters for an average of $15,587. That would have been enough to lead the way many weekends so far this year. 3 Backyards opened with $11,000 in one theater, while the overall number one film, Battle: Los Angeles opened with an average of $10,411 in more than 3400 theaters. More...

Limited Releases are Killer

March 11th, 2011

Quite a busy week for limited releases with a number of films opening, including several that are earning excellent reviews. A few of these, like Jane Eyre and Certified Copy, might even do well enough to find some measure of mainstream success. More...

Limited Releases Are Better Than Fair

November 5th, 2010

After weeks of waiting for the flood of Awards Season hopefuls to finally come out, it appears the wait is over with no less than three releases that could be vying for Oscars on February 27th of next year. Client 9, 127 Hours, and Fair*Game could all be in contention that night, while the latter two could be competing against each other. On the other hand, the competition could hurt at the box office. More...


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Synopsis

On the eve of the 40th anniversary of the Gay Rights Movement, this documentary explores the drama, struggle and legacy of the first-ever gay play and subsequent Hollywood movie to successfully reach a mainstream audience. Beloved by some for breaking new ground, and condemned by others for reinforcing gay stereotypes, “The Boys in the Band” sparked heated controversy that still exists four decades later.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$7,513 (22.2% of total gross)
Legs:4.50 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:1 opening theaters/3 max. theaters, 5.3 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $48,248

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 15,301-15,400) 15,309 $33,833
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 31,601-31,700) 31,622 $33,833
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 6,401-6,500) 6,486 $33,833

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


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: March 11th, 2011 (Limited) by First Run Features
Video Release: November 22nd, 2011 by First Run Home
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 97 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: LGBTQ+, Performing Arts, Political, Broadway
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Documentary
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Factual
Production/Financing Companies: 4th Row Films
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Interviewee(s)

Edward Albee    Himself
Candis Cayne    Herself
Andy Cohen    Himself
Mart Crowley    Himself
Michael Cunningham    Himself
Dominick Dunne    Himself
William Friedkin    Himself
Cheyenne Jackson    Herself
Ed Koch    Himself
Norm Korpi    Himself
Larry Kramer    Himself
Carson Kressley    Himself
Tony Kushner    Himself
Laurence Luckinbill    Himself
Terrence McNally    Himself
Michael Musto    Himself
Paul Rudnick    Himself
Dan Savage    Himself
Christian Siriano    Himself
Marc Shaiman    Himself
Scott Wittman    Himself
Robert Wagner    Himself
Peter White    Himself

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

Production and Technical Credits

Crayton Robey    Director
Crayton Robey    Screenwriter
Bill Condon    Producer
Crayton Robey    Producer
Doug Tirola    Producer
Susan Bedusa    Producer
Jack Morrisey    Executive Producer
Miguel Camnitzer    Co-Producer

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for November 22nd, 2011

November 22nd, 2011

It's kind of a slow week on the home market in two ways. Firstly, the only major release of the week is Super 8. Secondly, half the releases I was supposed to review are running late. Fortunately, Super 8 is a top notch film and the Blu-ray Combo Pack is this week's Pick of the Week. More...

Per Theater Chart: Jane Eyre is in the Red

March 15th, 2011

It was an amazing week on the per theater chart, even if you ignore Red State's special showings. The latest Kevin Smith offering added more than $100,000 over the weekend, at two special showings, for an average of $51,283. At this pace, it's going to start hitting major milestones before its theatrical debut this fall. Meanwhile, Jane Eyre had the best per theater average for a regular release this year at $45,721 in four theaters. The good news doesn't end there as Kill The Irishman opened with an average of $29,086 in five theaters, which also suggests the ability to expand significantly. Certified Copy earned close to $80,000 in five theaters for an average of $15,587. That would have been enough to lead the way many weekends so far this year. 3 Backyards opened with $11,000 in one theater, while the overall number one film, Battle: Los Angeles opened with an average of $10,411 in more than 3400 theaters. More...

Limited Releases are Killer

March 11th, 2011

Quite a busy week for limited releases with a number of films opening, including several that are earning excellent reviews. A few of these, like Jane Eyre and Certified Copy, might even do well enough to find some measure of mainstream success. More...

Limited Releases Are Better Than Fair

November 5th, 2010

After weeks of waiting for the flood of Awards Season hopefuls to finally come out, it appears the wait is over with no less than three releases that could be vying for Oscars on February 27th of next year. Client 9, 127 Hours, and Fair*Game could all be in contention that night, while the latter two could be competing against each other. On the other hand, the competition could hurt at the box office. More...

Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 15,301-15,400) 15,309 $33,833
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 14,501-14,600) 14,540 $48,248
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 14,201-14,300) 14,239 $33,833
Top-grossing movies at the domestic box office first released in 2011 (Rank 401-500) 440 $33,833
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 6,401-6,500) 6,486 $33,833
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 6,401-6,500) 6,471 $48,248
Top 2011 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 263 $33,833
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,164 $33,833
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 13,501-13,600) 13,581 $33,833
All Time Domestic Box Office for Factual Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,435 $33,833
All Time Domestic Box Office for Documentary Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,346 $33,833
All Time Domestic Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,200 $33,833
All Time Domestic Box Office for First Run Features Movies 71 $33,833

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Mar 11, 2011 73 $7,513   1 $7,513   $7,513 1
Mar 18, 2011 96 $3,235 -57% 3 $1,078   $14,870 2
Mar 25, 2011 111 $723 -78% 2 $362   $16,918 3
Apr 22, 2011 104 $1,410   1 $1,410   $19,580 7
Apr 29, 2011 88 $4,160 +195% 3 $1,387   $24,991 8
May 6, 2011 117 $959 -77% 1 $959   $27,933 9
Jun 10, 2011 96 $1,154   1 $1,154   $29,713 14
Jun 17, 2011 100 $619 -46% 1 $619   $30,951 15
Jun 24, 2011 113 $267 -57% 2 $134   $32,537 16
Jul 29, 2011 104 $706   1 $706   $33,443 21

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Mar 11, 2011 74 $11,635   1 $11,635   $11,635 1
Mar 18, 2011 99 $4,560 -61% 3 $1,520   $16,195 2
Mar 25, 2011 113 $1,234 -73% 2 $617   $17,429 3
Apr 8, 2011 118 $610   1 $610   $18,039 5
Apr 15, 2011 119 $131 -79% 2 $66   $18,170 6
Apr 22, 2011 105 $2,661 +1,931% 1 $2,661   $20,831 7
Apr 29, 2011 94 $4,160 +56% 3 $1,387   $26,974 8
May 6, 2011 116 $1,585 -62% 1 $1,585   $28,559 9
Jun 10, 2011 99 $1,773   1 $1,773   $30,332 14
Jun 17, 2011 104 $1,224 -31% 1 $1,224   $32,131 15
Jun 24, 2011 115 $467 -62% 2 $234   $32,737 16
Jul 29, 2011 115 $706   1 $706   $33,443 21
Aug 5, 2011 131 $390 -45% 1 $390   $33,833 22

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 31,601-31,700) 31,622 $33,833
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 29,801-29,900) 29,803 $33,833
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 3,901-4,000) 3,937 $33,833
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 27,201-27,300) 27,206 $33,833
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Factual Movies (Rank 2,901-3,000) 2,925 $33,833
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Documentary Movies (Rank 2,601-2,700) 2,609 $33,833
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,174 $33,833
All Time Worldwide Box Office for First Run Features Movies 77 $33,833

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 at a cost. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.