City of Lies (2019)
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $572,493 | Details |
| International Box Office | $2,238,585 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $2,811,078 | |
| Home Market Performance | ||
| Est. Domestic DVD Sales | $236,208 | Details |
| Est. Domestic Blu-ray Sales | $437,579 | Details |
| Total Est. Domestic Video Sales | $673,787 | |
| OpusData ID: 332520100332520100 | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
Los Angeles Police Department detective Russell Poole has spent years trying to solve his biggest case — the murders of The Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur — but after two decades the investigation remains open. Jack Jackson, a reporter desperate to save his reputation and career, is determined to find out why. In search of the truth the two team up and unravel a growing web of institutional corruption and lies.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $284,561 (49.7% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.01 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 20.4% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 501 opening theaters/502 max. theaters, 2.0 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $636,663 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 10,001-10,100) | 10,052 | $572,493 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 9,001-9,100) | 9,005 | $2,238,585 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 12,301-12,400) | 12,349 | $2,811,078 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 2,301-2,400) | 2,335 | $572,493 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,801-3,900) | 3,834 | $572,493 |
| All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) | 2,094 | $2,238,585 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,401-3,500) | 3,492 | $2,811,078 |
See theBox Office tab (Domestic) andInternational tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
Watch Now On
| Amazon VOD: | Amazon |
| iTunes: | iTunes |
| Google Play: | Google Play |
| Vudu: | Vudu |
| Apple TV+: |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | March 19th, 2021 (Limited) bySaban Films |
| International Releases: | January 10th, 2019 (Wide), released asCity of Lies - L'ora della verità (Italy) October 15th, 2020 (Limited) (Australia) August 5th, 2022 (Limited), released asCity of Lies (L.A.コールドケース) (Japan) |
| Video Release: | April 9th, 2021 bySaban Films |
| MPAA Rating: | R for language throughout, some violence and drug use. |
| Running Time: | 112 minutes |
| Comparisons: | vs. Aquaman Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Unsolved Murder,Hip Hop and Rap,1990s,Hood Film,Delayed Release,Development Hell,Crime Drama,Set in Los Angeles,LAPD,Police Detective |
| Source: | Based on Factual Book/Article |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Dramatization |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Good Films,Miramax Films,Lipsync Productions,Romulus Entertainment,Infinitum Nihil,VX119,Global Road Entertainment |
| Production Countries: | United Kingdom,United States |
| Languages: | English,Spanish |
Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2021 | - | $284,561 | 501 | $568 | $284,561 | 1 | |
| Mar 26, 2021 | - | $120,874 | -58% | 443 | $273 | $503,104 | 2 |
| Apr 2, 2021 | - | $8,292 | -93% | 24 | $346 | $549,842 | 3 |
| Apr 9, 2021 | - | $12,112 | +46% | 20 | $606 | $566,630 | 4 |
Daily Box Office Performance
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2021 | - | $382,230 | 502 | $761 | $382,230 | 1 | |
| Mar 26, 2021 | - | $159,320 | -58% | 443 | $360 | $541,550 | 2 |
| Apr 2, 2021 | - | $12,968 | -92% | 27 | $480 | $554,518 | 3 |
| Apr 9, 2021 | - | $17,975 | +39% | 20 | $899 | $572,493 | 4 |
Box Office Summary Per Territory
International Cumulative Box Office Records
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 12,301-12,400) | 12,349 | $2,811,078 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 11,101-11,200) | 11,102 | $2,811,078 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Factual Book/Article Movies (Rank 201-300) | 263 | $2,811,078 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 10,601-10,700) | 10,689 | $2,811,078 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Dramatization Movies (Rank 801-900) | 900 | $2,811,078 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 3,101-3,200) | 3,143 | $2,811,078 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,401-3,500) | 3,492 | $2,811,078 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Saban Films Movies | 12 | $2,811,078 |
Weekly US Blu-ray Sales
| Date | Rank | Units this Week | % Change | Total Units | Spending this Week | Total Spending | Weeks in Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2021 | 8 | 8,687 | 8,687 | $93,212 | $93,212 | 10 |
Our DVD and Blu-ray sales estimates are based on weekly retail surveys, which we use to build a weekly market share estimate for each title we are tracking. The market share is converted into a weekly sales estimate based on industry reports on the overall size of the market, including reports published inMedia Play News.
For example, if our weekly retail survey estimates that a particular title sold 1% of all units that week, and the industry reports sales of 1,500,000 units in total, we will estimate 15,000 units were sold of that title. The consumer spending estimate is based on the average sales price for the title in the retailers we survey.
We refine our estimates from week to week as more data becomes available. In particular, we adjust weekly sales figures for the quarter once the total market estimates are published by theDigital Entertainment Group. Figures will therefore fluctuate each week, and totals for individual titles can go up or down as we update our estimates.
Because sales figures are estimated based on sampling, they will be more accurate for higher-selling titles.
DEG Watched At Home Top 20 Charts
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenueare available through our research services. For more information, please contact us atresearch@the-numbers.com.
Leading Cast
| Johnny Depp | Russell Poole |
| Forest Whitaker | “Jack” Jackson |
Supporting Cast
| Rockmond Dunbar | Dreadlocks |
| Shamier Anderson | David “D. Mack” Mack |
| Neil Brown, Jr. | Rafael Perez |
| Toby Huss | Detective Fred Miller |
| Amin Joseph | Kevin Gaines |
| Michael Pare | Varney |
| Glenn Plummer | Psycho Mike |
| Shea Wigham | Frank Lyga |
For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see ourGlossary.
Production and Technical Credits
| Brad Furman | Director |
| Christian Contreras | Screenwriter |
| Randall Sullivan | Story based on the novel “LAbyrinth” by |
| Miriam Segal | Producer |
| Stuart Manashil | Producer |
| Paul Brennan | Producer |
| Martin Rushton Turner | Executive Producer |
| Brad Feinstein | Executive Producer |
| Tom Ortenberg | Executive Producer |
| Braden Aftergood | Executive Producer |
| Rosanne Korenberg | Executive Producer |
| Zanne Devine | Executive Producer |
| Jeffrey Konvitz | Executive Producer |
| Jeff Geoffray | Executive Producer |
| Daniel Rainey | Executive Producer |
| Grant Mohrman | Executive Producer |
| Peter Hampden | Executive Producer |
| Norman Merry | Executive Producer |
| Patrick Newall | Executive Producer |
| Bruce Wayne Gillies | Executive Producer |
| Camela Galano | Executive Producer |
| Christi Dembrowski | Executive Producer |
| Johnny Depp | Executive Producer |
| Monika Lenczewska | Director of Photography |
| Clay Griffith | Production Designer |
| Leo Trombetta | Editor |
| Denise Wingate | Costume Designer |
| Chris Hajian | Composer |
| Lauren Grey | Casting Director |
Synopsis
Los Angeles Police Department detective Russell Poole has spent years trying to solve his biggest case — the murders of The Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur — but after two decades the investigation remains open. Jack Jackson, a reporter desperate to save his reputation and career, is determined to find out why. In search of the truth the two team up and unravel a growing web of institutional corruption and lies.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $284,561 (49.7% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.01 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 20.4% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 501 opening theaters/502 max. theaters, 2.0 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $636,663 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 10,001-10,100) | 10,052 | $572,493 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 9,001-9,100) | 9,005 | $2,238,585 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 12,301-12,400) | 12,349 | $2,811,078 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 2,301-2,400) | 2,335 | $572,493 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,801-3,900) | 3,834 | $572,493 |
| All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) | 2,094 | $2,238,585 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,401-3,500) | 3,492 | $2,811,078 |
See theBox Office tab (Domestic) andInternational tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
Watch Now On
| Amazon VOD: | Amazon |
| iTunes: | iTunes |
| Google Play: | Google Play |
| Vudu: | Vudu |
| Apple TV+: |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | March 19th, 2021 (Limited) bySaban Films |
| International Releases: | January 10th, 2019 (Wide), released asCity of Lies - L'ora della verità (Italy) October 15th, 2020 (Limited) (Australia) August 5th, 2022 (Limited), released asCity of Lies (L.A.コールドケース) (Japan) |
| Video Release: | April 9th, 2021 bySaban Films |
| MPAA Rating: | R for language throughout, some violence and drug use. |
| Running Time: | 112 minutes |
| Comparisons: | vs. Aquaman Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Unsolved Murder,Hip Hop and Rap,1990s,Hood Film,Delayed Release,Development Hell,Crime Drama,Set in Los Angeles,LAPD,Police Detective |
| Source: | Based on Factual Book/Article |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Dramatization |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Good Films,Miramax Films,Lipsync Productions,Romulus Entertainment,Infinitum Nihil,VX119,Global Road Entertainment |
| Production Countries: | United Kingdom,United States |
| Languages: | English,Spanish |
Leading Cast
| Johnny Depp | Russell Poole |
| Forest Whitaker | “Jack” Jackson |
Supporting Cast
| Rockmond Dunbar | Dreadlocks |
| Shamier Anderson | David “D. Mack” Mack |
| Neil Brown, Jr. | Rafael Perez |
| Toby Huss | Detective Fred Miller |
| Amin Joseph | Kevin Gaines |
| Michael Pare | Varney |
| Glenn Plummer | Psycho Mike |
| Shea Wigham | Frank Lyga |
For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see ourGlossary.
Production and Technical Credits
| Brad Furman | Director |
| Christian Contreras | Screenwriter |
| Randall Sullivan | Story based on the novel “LAbyrinth” by |
| Miriam Segal | Producer |
| Stuart Manashil | Producer |
| Paul Brennan | Producer |
| Martin Rushton Turner | Executive Producer |
| Brad Feinstein | Executive Producer |
| Tom Ortenberg | Executive Producer |
| Braden Aftergood | Executive Producer |
| Rosanne Korenberg | Executive Producer |
| Zanne Devine | Executive Producer |
| Jeffrey Konvitz | Executive Producer |
| Jeff Geoffray | Executive Producer |
| Daniel Rainey | Executive Producer |
| Grant Mohrman | Executive Producer |
| Peter Hampden | Executive Producer |
| Norman Merry | Executive Producer |
| Patrick Newall | Executive Producer |
| Bruce Wayne Gillies | Executive Producer |
| Camela Galano | Executive Producer |
| Christi Dembrowski | Executive Producer |
| Johnny Depp | Executive Producer |
| Monika Lenczewska | Director of Photography |
| Clay Griffith | Production Designer |
| Leo Trombetta | Editor |
| Denise Wingate | Costume Designer |
| Chris Hajian | Composer |
| Lauren Grey | Casting Director |
Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2021 | - | $284,561 | 501 | $568 | $284,561 | 1 | |
| Mar 26, 2021 | - | $120,874 | -58% | 443 | $273 | $503,104 | 2 |
| Apr 2, 2021 | - | $8,292 | -93% | 24 | $346 | $549,842 | 3 |
| Apr 9, 2021 | - | $12,112 | +46% | 20 | $606 | $566,630 | 4 |
Daily Box Office Performance
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2021 | - | $382,230 | 502 | $761 | $382,230 | 1 | |
| Mar 26, 2021 | - | $159,320 | -58% | 443 | $360 | $541,550 | 2 |
| Apr 2, 2021 | - | $12,968 | -92% | 27 | $480 | $554,518 | 3 |
| Apr 9, 2021 | - | $17,975 | +39% | 20 | $899 | $572,493 | 4 |
Box Office Summary Per Territory
International Cumulative Box Office Records
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 12,301-12,400) | 12,349 | $2,811,078 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 11,101-11,200) | 11,102 | $2,811,078 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Factual Book/Article Movies (Rank 201-300) | 263 | $2,811,078 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 10,601-10,700) | 10,689 | $2,811,078 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Dramatization Movies (Rank 801-900) | 900 | $2,811,078 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 3,101-3,200) | 3,143 | $2,811,078 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,401-3,500) | 3,492 | $2,811,078 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Saban Films Movies | 12 | $2,811,078 |
Weekly US Blu-ray Sales
| Date | Rank | Units this Week | % Change | Total Units | Spending this Week | Total Spending | Weeks in Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2021 | 8 | 8,687 | 8,687 | $93,212 | $93,212 | 10 |
Our DVD and Blu-ray sales estimates are based on weekly retail surveys, which we use to build a weekly market share estimate for each title we are tracking. The market share is converted into a weekly sales estimate based on industry reports on the overall size of the market, including reports published inMedia Play News.
For example, if our weekly retail survey estimates that a particular title sold 1% of all units that week, and the industry reports sales of 1,500,000 units in total, we will estimate 15,000 units were sold of that title. The consumer spending estimate is based on the average sales price for the title in the retailers we survey.
We refine our estimates from week to week as more data becomes available. In particular, we adjust weekly sales figures for the quarter once the total market estimates are published by theDigital Entertainment Group. Figures will therefore fluctuate each week, and totals for individual titles can go up or down as we update our estimates.
Because sales figures are estimated based on sampling, they will be more accurate for higher-selling titles.
DEG Watched At Home Top 20 Charts
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenueare available through our research services. For more information, please contact us atresearch@the-numbers.com.
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