Catch a Fire (2006)

A drama about terrorism in Apartheid-era South Africa, revolving around a policeman and a young man who carries out solo attacks against the regime.

All Releases

Domestic (75.3%)
$4,299,773
International (24.7%)
$1,410,463
Worldwide
$5,710,236
Summary Details
Domestic DistributorFocus Features
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Domestic Opening$2,012,000
Earliest Release DateOctober 27, 2006 (Domestic)
MPAAPG-13
Running Time1 hr 41 min
GenresBiography Drama History
TitleEarliest Release DateDomestic Opening Weekend% of TotalTheatersDomestic 2nd Weekend2nd Weekend DropDomesticInternationalWorldwide
Return to ParadiseAug 14, 1998$2.5M29.6%965$1.4M-42.3%$8.3M$8.3M
I Dreamed of AfricaMay 5, 2000$2.4M36.3%2,112$1.5M-38.3%$6.7M$7.7M$14.4M
Blood DiamondDec 8, 2006$8.6M15.1%1,910$6.5M-24.6%$57.4M$114.3M$171.7M
The Dancer UpstairsSep 20, 2002$106.1k4.5%13$270.1k+154.5%$2.4M$2.9M$5.2M
BabelOct 27, 2006$389.4k1.1%7$919.2k+136.1%$34.3M$101.0M$135.3M
Sarafina!Sep 18, 1992$76.5k1%2$2.2M+2,719.6%$7.3M$3.7k$7.3M
LumumbaJun 22, 2001$352.3k$352.3k
Red CornerOct 31, 1997$7.4M33%2,244$4.9M-33.7%$22.5M$22.5M
StanderOct 10, 2003$19.1k60.2%7$31.7k$241.1k$272.8k
In the Name of the FatherDec 31, 1993$109.8k0.4%4$238.8k+117.5%$25.1M$40.7M$65.8M
The BoxerDec 31, 1997$86.1k1.4%3$1.8M+1,942.5%$6.0M$10.6M$16.5M
The Last King of ScotlandFeb 14, 2006$142.9k0.8%4$292.7k+104.9%$17.6M$31.0M$48.6M
Bopha!Sep 24, 1993$88.4k41.6%26$212.5k$212.5k
The InterpreterApr 8, 2005$22.8M31.4%2,758$13.8M-39.4%$72.7M$90.2M$162.9M
InvictusDec 11, 2009$8.6M23%2,125$4.2M-51.2%$37.5M$84.9M$122.4M
Rabbit-Proof FenceAug 8, 2002$88.4k1.4%9$70.8k-19.9%$6.2M$10.0M$16.2M
Beyond RangoonAug 25, 1995$2.0M34.9%802$5.8M$5.8M
Brokedown PalaceAug 13, 1999$3.9M38.3%1,740$1.8M-54%$10.1M$10.1M
Cry FreedomNov 6, 1987$318.7k5.4%27$284.9k-10.6%$5.9M$5.9M
Dangerous GroundFeb 14, 1997$2.6M49.9%808$1.1M-60.1%$5.3M$102.8k$5.4M
White MischiefApr 22, 1988$24.5k0.8%1$3.1M$3.1M
SyrianaNov 23, 2005$374.5k0.7%5$521.4k+39.2%$50.8M$43.2M$94.0M
The Quiet AmericanNov 22, 2002$101.7k0.8%6$111.2k+9.4%$13.0M$14.7M$27.7M
Cry, the Beloved CountryDec 15, 1995$670.7k$670.7k
Boesman and LenaNov 3, 2000$11.7k35.8%8$32.6k$32.6k
RosewoodFeb 21, 1997$3.2M24%991$2.9M-7.7%$13.1M$13.1M
AmistadDec 10, 1997$4.6M10.3%322$3.3M-28.3%$44.2M$44.2M
In My CountryMay 7, 2004$22.4k13.7%9$20.1k-10.3%$163.9k$1.3M$1.5M
The Power of OneMar 27, 1992$684.4k24.2%143$2.8M$2.8M
A Dry White SeasonSep 20, 1989$202.5k5.4%17$3.8M$3.8M
Hotel RwandaDec 22, 2004$100.1k0.4%7$142.4k+42.2%$23.5M$10.4M$33.9M
The Constant GardenerAug 31, 2005$8.6M25.5%1,346$4.9M-43.4%$33.6M$48.9M$82.5M
A World ApartJun 17, 1988$20.8k0.9%1$2.3M$2.3M
Closed CircuitAug 28, 2013$2.5M42.9%870$938.2k-61.9%$5.8M$581.5k$6.3M
White Man's BurdenDec 1, 1995$1.7M46.7%948$844.6k-51.5%$3.7M$3.7M