Our Man in Tehran (2015)

Our Man in Tehran poster
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $5,573Details
Further financial details...

Synopsis

In this new documentary, the story of the "Canadian Caper" is told by the man who knows it best: Ken Taylor, Canada's former ambassador to Iran, who hid the six Americans in his official residence and obtained the counterfeit documents that allowed them to make their dramatic escape from Tehran. Based on Robert Wright's book, the film uncovers new information and adds valuable context, including an historical overview of Iran, interviews with the rescued Americans, former Prime Minister Joe Clark, ex-CIA officer Tony Mendez, and many others.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$1,640 (29.4% of total gross)
Legs:3.40 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:1 opening theaters/3 max. theaters, 1.0 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $7,126

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 17,501-17,600) 17,531 $5,573
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 36,101-36,200) 36,166 $5,573
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 8,501-8,600) 8,554 $5,573

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


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: May 15th, 2015 (Limited) by First Run Features
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 85 minutes
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Keywords: Set in Iran, 1970s, Hostage, C.I.A., Escape, Political, Fugitive / On the Run, Revolution
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Documentary
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Factual
Production/Financing Companies: Rhombus Media, Film House
Production Countries: Canada
Languages: English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 17,501-17,600) 17,531 $5,573
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 16,801-16,900) 16,871 $7,126
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 16,401-16,500) 16,493 $5,573
Top 2015 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 501-600) 590 $5,573
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 8,501-8,600) 8,554 $5,573
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 8,601-8,700) 8,601 $7,126
Top 2015 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 301-400) 373 $5,573
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 2,701-2,800) 2,706 $5,573
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 15,301-15,400) 15,341 $5,573
All Time Domestic Box Office for Factual Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,982 $5,573
All Time Domestic Box Office for Documentary Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,910 $5,573
All Time Domestic Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 4,501-4,600) 4,571 $5,573
All Time Domestic Box Office for First Run Features Movies (Rank 101-200) 147 $5,573

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
May 15, 2015 82 $1,640   1 $1,640   $1,640 1
May 22, 2015 95 $177 -89% 1 $177   $2,378 2
Jul 31, 2015 90 $423   1 $423   $3,623 12

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
May 15, 2015 88 $2,156   1 $2,156   $2,156 1
May 22, 2015 110 $222 -90% 1 $222   $2,378 2
Jun 26, 2015 112 $84   1 $84   $2,462 7
Jul 17, 2015 107 $738   1 $738   $3,200 10
Jul 31, 2015 91 $2,373   3 $791   $5,573 12

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.

Narrator(s)

Ken Taylor    Himself

Interviewee(s)

Dorian Joe Clark    Himself
Tony Mendez    Himself
Bob Anders    Himself
William Daugherty    Himself
Carole Jerome    Herself
Flora MacDonald    Herself

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

Production and Technical Credits

Drew Taylor    Director
Larry Weinstein    Director
Larry Weinstein    Producer
Niv Fichman    Producer
Drew Taylor    Producer
Drew Taylor    Screenwriter
Robin Wright    Screenwriter
Robert Wright    Based on the Book By
Elena Semikina    Executive Producer
Noah Segal    Executive Producer
Vito Ierullo    Executive Producer
Asher Lenz    Composer
Stephen Skratt    Composer
Steve Weslak    Editor
John Minh Tran    Director of Photography

Per Theater Chart: Perfect Dreams

May 20th, 2015

I'll See You In My Dreams

Pitch Perfect 2 opened in first place on the overall chart and matched that on the per theater chart earning an average of $19,930. I'll See You in My Dreams placed second with an average of $16,447 in three theaters. Its reviews suggest it has at least some potential to expand. Pather Panchali was the only holdover in the $10,000 club with $14,793 in its lone theater during its second week of release. Mad Max: Fury Road earned an average of $12,271. It is not that common that we have two wide releases in the $10,000 club. Every Secret Thing was the final film in the $10,000 with $11,083 in one theater. More...

Limited Releases: Good and Slow

May 15th, 2015

Good Kill

This week's list of limited releases is shorter than usual, as I needed to get the home market numbers done. On the other hand, there are only six or so films earning great reviews and / or any amount of buzz, so there's not much you are missing. Good Kill could be the biggest hit, at least for a week before it goes to Video on Demand. Others, like Slow West, are already playing on Video on Demand. More...


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Synopsis

In this new documentary, the story of the "Canadian Caper" is told by the man who knows it best: Ken Taylor, Canada's former ambassador to Iran, who hid the six Americans in his official residence and obtained the counterfeit documents that allowed them to make their dramatic escape from Tehran. Based on Robert Wright's book, the film uncovers new information and adds valuable context, including an historical overview of Iran, interviews with the rescued Americans, former Prime Minister Joe Clark, ex-CIA officer Tony Mendez, and many others.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$1,640 (29.4% of total gross)
Legs:3.40 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:1 opening theaters/3 max. theaters, 1.0 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $7,126

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 17,501-17,600) 17,531 $5,573
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 36,101-36,200) 36,166 $5,573
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 8,501-8,600) 8,554 $5,573

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


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: May 15th, 2015 (Limited) by First Run Features
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 85 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Set in Iran, 1970s, Hostage, C.I.A., Escape, Political, Fugitive / On the Run, Revolution
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Documentary
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Factual
Production/Financing Companies: Rhombus Media, Film House
Production Countries: Canada
Languages: English

Narrator(s)

Ken Taylor    Himself

Interviewee(s)

Dorian Joe Clark    Himself
Tony Mendez    Himself
Bob Anders    Himself
William Daugherty    Himself
Carole Jerome    Herself
Flora MacDonald    Herself

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

Production and Technical Credits

Drew Taylor    Director
Larry Weinstein    Director
Larry Weinstein    Producer
Niv Fichman    Producer
Drew Taylor    Producer
Drew Taylor    Screenwriter
Robin Wright    Screenwriter
Robert Wright    Based on the Book By
Elena Semikina    Executive Producer
Noah Segal    Executive Producer
Vito Ierullo    Executive Producer
Asher Lenz    Composer
Stephen Skratt    Composer
Steve Weslak    Editor
John Minh Tran    Director of Photography

Per Theater Chart: Perfect Dreams

May 20th, 2015

I'll See You In My Dreams

Pitch Perfect 2 opened in first place on the overall chart and matched that on the per theater chart earning an average of $19,930. I'll See You in My Dreams placed second with an average of $16,447 in three theaters. Its reviews suggest it has at least some potential to expand. Pather Panchali was the only holdover in the $10,000 club with $14,793 in its lone theater during its second week of release. Mad Max: Fury Road earned an average of $12,271. It is not that common that we have two wide releases in the $10,000 club. Every Secret Thing was the final film in the $10,000 with $11,083 in one theater. More...

Limited Releases: Good and Slow

May 15th, 2015

Good Kill

This week's list of limited releases is shorter than usual, as I needed to get the home market numbers done. On the other hand, there are only six or so films earning great reviews and / or any amount of buzz, so there's not much you are missing. Good Kill could be the biggest hit, at least for a week before it goes to Video on Demand. Others, like Slow West, are already playing on Video on Demand. More...

Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 17,501-17,600) 17,531 $5,573
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 16,801-16,900) 16,871 $7,126
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 16,401-16,500) 16,493 $5,573
Top 2015 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 501-600) 590 $5,573
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 8,501-8,600) 8,554 $5,573
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 8,601-8,700) 8,601 $7,126
Top 2015 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 301-400) 373 $5,573
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 2,701-2,800) 2,706 $5,573
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 15,301-15,400) 15,341 $5,573
All Time Domestic Box Office for Factual Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,982 $5,573
All Time Domestic Box Office for Documentary Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,910 $5,573
All Time Domestic Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 4,501-4,600) 4,571 $5,573
All Time Domestic Box Office for First Run Features Movies (Rank 101-200) 147 $5,573

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
May 15, 2015 82 $1,640   1 $1,640   $1,640 1
May 22, 2015 95 $177 -89% 1 $177   $2,378 2
Jul 31, 2015 90 $423   1 $423   $3,623 12

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
May 15, 2015 88 $2,156   1 $2,156   $2,156 1
May 22, 2015 110 $222 -90% 1 $222   $2,378 2
Jun 26, 2015 112 $84   1 $84   $2,462 7
Jul 17, 2015 107 $738   1 $738   $3,200 10
Jul 31, 2015 91 $2,373   3 $791   $5,573 12

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 36,101-36,200) 36,166 $5,573
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 34,401-34,500) 34,466 $5,573
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 4,701-4,800) 4,794 $5,573
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 31,001-31,100) 31,050 $5,573
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Factual Movies (Rank 3,901-4,000) 3,993 $5,573
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Documentary Movies (Rank 3,701-3,800) 3,720 $5,573
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 5,501-5,600) 5,515 $5,573
All Time Worldwide Box Office for First Run Features Movies (Rank 101-200) 151 $5,573

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.