Documentary filmmaker Michael Moore’s latest offering Fahrenheit 11/9 flopped in its opening weekend, grossing $3.1 million despite its wide release.
The documentary about President Donald Trump’s election and administration made an estimated $3,101,000 this past weekend on 1,719 screens, according to Box Office Mojo. Documentaries are generally given a limited release to generate buzz, but Moore gambled that his prominence and the media attention on the film could lead to results at the box office.
The movie’s per-screen average of $1,800 falls below trackers’ expectations as well as previous Moore films, such as his hit Fahrenheit 9/11, whose title is referenced by Fahrenheit 11/9. The 2004 documentary focused on the Bush administration and received lavish praise from critics, while his new film has also received positive reviews yet hasn’t generated as much audience interest.
According to the Wrap, independent trackers had Fahrenheit 11/9 making $5-7 million, so the actual returns from the weekend are disappointing. The numbers don’t compare well to Moore’s previous movies either: Fahrenheit 9/11’s opening with $23.9 million on 868 screens, healthcare documentary Sicko made $3.6 million from 702 screens, and Capitalism: A Love Story brought in $4.4 million from 962 screens.
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10 comments:
Pipe dreams are everywhere these days.From hot dog stands to movies that all of us know will fail,people have illusions of greatness.
Even when all his chins move in unison, no one listens to this clown. His time has come and gone
Hope he doesn't flop - that would be measurable on the Richter scale!
Couldn't happen to a better, bitter 3 chinned slob
Just saw today that TBS is giving him his own tv show.
He's run his course. It's time for him to hang it up.
You think?
Yeah 1220, I thought we labeled him a FAT FLOP years ago... Names like Moore, Pelosi, Biden, CLINTON, Obama repeatedly (somehow) keep cropping up in the parts weekly. With a mild chuckle, do look forward to the day when they are no longer recognized for relevancy!
Until then (bowing to the awesome SBYNEWS - the ONLY news here on DELMARVA) - keep poking, it is funny! Funny = good in today's world!
Happy to hear his movie is a dud. So is he.
Well I guess Michael your planning your move to Canada.
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