Sound City (2013) – Financial Information
Synopsis
Deep in the San Fernando Valley, amidst rows of dilapidated warehouses, was rock n’ roll’s best kept secret: Sound City. America’s greatest unsung recording studio was a bit of a dump, but had three things going for it: a wonderful group of people in charge, miraculous acoustics, and a one-of-a-kind recording console, the Neve. As its legend grew, seminal bands and artists such as Fleetwood Mac, Neil Young, Rick Springfield, Tom Petty, Rage Against the Machine and Nirvana all came out to put magic to 2″ tape. To get a sense of how important Sound City was to music, you only have to look at the albums that were recorded there. Neil Young’s After the Gold Rush. Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours. Nirvana’s Nevermind. Weezer’s Pinkerton. Tom Petty. Johnny Cash. Rage Against the Machine. Rick Springfield. Ratt. REO Speedwagon. Barry Manilow. Foreigner, Pat Benatar, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Grateful Dead, Nine Inch Nails… the list just goes on and on. Directed by Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters/Nirvana) and featuring interviews and performances from the iconic musicians who recorded some of rock’s greatest albums at the studio, Sound City doesn’t just tell the story of this real life rock n’ roll shrine, it celebrates the human element of music as Grohl gathers some of rock’s biggest artists to collaborate on new music. Using Sound City’s legendary analog console, together these artists create musical miracles in a digital world.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $62,842 (14.9% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 6.73 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 81.1% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 16 opening theaters/50 max. theaters, 2.7 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $473,820 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 9,501-9,600) | 9,582 | $422,853 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 13,301-13,400) | 13,392 | $98,328 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 15,101-15,200) | 15,198 | $521,181 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 2,401-2,500) | 2,478 | $422,853 |
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Watch Now On
| Amazon VOD: | Amazon |
| iTunes: | iTunes |
| Google Play: | Google Play |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | January 31st, 2013 (Special Engagement) by Variance Films February 1st, 2013 (Limited) by Variance Films |
| Video Release: | January 29th, 2013 by RCA |
| MPAA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 107 minutes |
| Comparisons: | vs. The Wrecking Crew Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Music Industry, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Musicians |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production Companies: | Therapy Content, Diamond Docs |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2013 | 44 | $62,842 | 16 | $3,928 | $183,356 | 1 | |
| Feb 8, 2013 | 51 | $31,675 | -50% | 19 | $1,667 | $245,110 | 2 |
| Feb 15, 2013 | 57 | $23,486 | -26% | 17 | $1,382 | $286,583 | 3 |
| Feb 22, 2013 | 62 | $15,924 | -32% | 17 | $937 | $314,110 | 4 |
| Mar 1, 2013 | 67 | $10,762 | -32% | 13 | $828 | $334,058 | 5 |
| Mar 8, 2013 | 65 | $15,758 | +46% | 15 | $1,051 | $354,733 | 6 |
| Mar 15, 2013 | 72 | $8,156 | -48% | 11 | $741 | $370,401 | 7 |
| Mar 22, 2013 | 99 | $1,801 | -78% | 2 | $901 | $377,098 | 8 |
| Mar 29, 2013 | 87 | $6,146 | +241% | 6 | $1,024 | $384,148 | 9 |
| Apr 5, 2013 | 90 | $2,894 | -53% | 4 | $724 | $391,161 | 10 |
| Apr 12, 2013 | 88 | $3,024 | +4% | 4 | $756 | $398,205 | 11 |
| Apr 26, 2013 | 96 | $1,701 | 2 | $851 | $404,635 | 13 | |
| May 10, 2013 | 91 | $2,411 | 3 | $804 | $411,322 | 15 | |
| May 24, 2013 | 87 | $1,393 | 2 | $697 | $414,933 | 17 | |
| Jun 7, 2013 | 84 | $1,312 | 1 | $1,312 | $416,624 | 19 | |
| Jun 14, 2013 | 87 | $916 | -30% | 2 | $458 | $417,540 | 20 |
| Jul 26, 2013 | 93 | $270 | 1 | $270 | $419,361 | 26 | |
| Dec 20, 2013 | 51 | $1,230 | 1 | $1,230 | $422,417 | 47 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2013 | – | $120,514 | 50 | $2,410 | $120,514 | 367 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2013 | 41 | $120,514 | 50 | $2,410 | $120,514 | 53 | |
| Feb 1, 2013 | 43 | $92,921 | -23% | 16 | $5,808 | $213,435 | 54 |
| Feb 8, 2013 | 55 | $49,662 | -47% | 19 | $2,614 | $263,097 | 55 |
| Feb 15, 2013 | 56 | $35,089 | -29% | 17 | $2,064 | $298,186 | 56 |
| Feb 22, 2013 | 63 | $25,110 | -28% | 17 | $1,477 | $323,296 | 4 |
| Mar 1, 2013 | 71 | $15,679 | -38% | 13 | $1,206 | $338,975 | 5 |
| Mar 8, 2013 | 66 | $23,270 | +48% | 15 | $1,551 | $362,245 | 6 |
| Mar 15, 2013 | 71 | $13,052 | -44% | 11 | $1,187 | $375,297 | 7 |
| Mar 22, 2013 | 103 | $2,705 | -79% | 2 | $1,353 | $378,002 | 8 |
| Mar 29, 2013 | 86 | $10,265 | +279% | 6 | $1,711 | $388,267 | 9 |
| Apr 5, 2013 | 86 | $6,914 | -33% | 9 | $768 | $395,181 | 10 |
| Apr 12, 2013 | 89 | $4,525 | -35% | 4 | $1,131 | $399,706 | 11 |
| Apr 19, 2013 | 99 | $3,228 | -29% | 5 | $646 | $402,934 | 12 |
| Apr 26, 2013 | 89 | $4,102 | +27% | 3 | $1,367 | $407,036 | 13 |
| May 3, 2013 | 114 | $1,875 | -54% | 2 | $938 | $408,911 | 14 |
| May 10, 2013 | 93 | $3,694 | +97% | 4 | $924 | $412,605 | 15 |
| May 24, 2013 | 94 | $1,393 | 2 | $697 | $414,933 | 17 | |
| Jun 7, 2013 | 98 | $1,312 | 1 | $1,312 | $416,624 | 19 | |
| Jun 14, 2013 | 84 | $2,640 | +101% | 3 | $880 | $419,264 | 20 |
| Jul 26, 2013 | 80 | $953 | 1 | $953 | $420,044 | 26 | |
| Aug 16, 2013 | 92 | $1,143 | 2 | $572 | $421,187 | 29 | |
| Dec 20, 2013 | 60 | $1,230 | 1 | $1,230 | $422,417 | 47 | |
| Dec 27, 2013 | 64 | $436 | -65% | 1 | $436 | $422,853 | 48 |
International Cumulative Box Office Records
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
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