The Great Debaters (2007)

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.

All Releases

Domestic (99.9%)
$30,236,407
International ()
$35,149
Worldwide
$30,271,556
Summary Details
Domestic DistributorMGM
Domestic Opening$6,005,180
Earliest Release DateDecember 25, 2007 (Domestic)
MPAAPG-13
Running Time2 hr 6 min
GenresBiography Drama Romance

By Release

Release GroupRolloutMarketsDomesticInternationalWorldwide
Original ReleaseDecember 25, 2007Domestic$30,236,407$30,236,407
2011 Re-releaseMay 5, 2011Romania$35,149$35,149

By Region

Domestic# ReleasesLifetime GrossRank
Domestic1$30,236,4072,943
EMEA# ReleasesLifetime GrossRank
Romania1$35,1491,894