The Great Debaters
(2011 Re-release)
A drama based on the true story of Melvin B. Tolson, a professor at Wiley College Texas. In 1935, he inspired students to form the school's first debate team, which went on to challenge Harvard in the national championship.
DistributorNew Films Romania
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Opening$8,563
5 theaters
5 theaters
Release DateMay 5, 2011
MPAAPG-13
Running Time2 hr 6 min
GenresBiography
Drama
Romance
In Release241 days/34 weeks
Widest Release5 theaters
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| Date | Rank | Weekend | %± LW | Theaters | Change | Avg | To Date | Weekend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6-8 | 11 | $8,563 | - | 5 | - | $1,712 | $8,563 | 1 |
| May 13-15 | 12 | $3,603 | -57.9% | 5 | - | $720 | $15,115 | 2 |
| May 20-22 | 12 | $2,336 | -35.2% | 5 | - | $467 | $19,894 | 3 |
| May 27-29 | 12 | $2,302 | -1.5% | 5 | - | $460 | $23,677 | 4 |
| Jun 3-5 | 12 | $1,262 | -45.2% | 5 | - | $252 | $27,121 | 5 |
| Jun 10-12 | 14 | $2,916 | +131.1% | 5 | - | $583 | $30,099 | 6 |
| Jun 17-19 | 14 | $1,469 | -49.6% | 5 | - | $293 | $32,377 | 7 |
| Jul 1-3 | 20 | $371 | - | 5 | - | $74 | $35,149 | 9 |
