The Ghost Writer (2010)
A ghost writer, hired to complete the memoirs of a former British Prime Minister, uncovers secrets that put his own life in jeopardy.
All Releases
Domestic (25.8%)
$15,541,549
$15,541,549
International (74.2%)
$44,789,898
$44,789,898
Worldwide
$60,331,447
$60,331,447
Domestic DistributorSummit Entertainment
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Domestic Opening$183,009
Budget$45,000,000
Earliest Release DateFebruary 18, 2010
(Germany)
MPAAPG-13
Running Time2 hr 8 min
GenresCrime
Drama
Mystery
Thriller
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Domestic
| Area | Release Date | Opening | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | Feb 19, 2010 | $183,009 | $15,541,549 |
Europe, Middle East, and Africa
| Area | Release Date | Opening | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | Mar 3, 2010 | $2,377,126 | $7,870,069 |
| Spain | Mar 26, 2010 | $1,222,400 | $7,125,447 |
| United Kingdom | Apr 16, 2010 | $1,311,939 | $5,719,387 |
| Italy | Apr 9, 2010 | $1,382,472 | $4,811,454 |
| Germany | Feb 18, 2010 | $890,456 | $3,147,954 |
| Poland | Feb 19, 2010 | $602,619 | $2,637,644 |
| Greece | Mar 18, 2010 | $242,247 | $1,012,881 |
| Belgium | Mar 24, 2010 | $190,564 | $933,211 |
| Netherlands | May 20, 2010 | $78,462 | $624,652 |
| Portugal | Jul 15, 2010 | $102,409 | $535,491 |
| Sweden | Apr 16, 2010 | $85,463 | $518,711 |
| Denmark | Mar 25, 2010 | $81,021 | $497,111 |
| Norway | Mar 26, 2010 | $59,931 | $413,057 |
| Austria | Feb 19, 2010 | $84,486 | $307,618 |
| Finland | Apr 9, 2010 | $41,012 | $241,148 |
| Romania | Jun 24, 2010 | – | $147,150 |
| Czech Republic | Jun 10, 2010 | $21,176 | $139,179 |
| Hungary | Jul 15, 2010 | $48,526 | $138,481 |
| United Arab Emirates | Jun 3, 2010 | $64,919 | $110,503 |
| South Africa | May 21, 2010 | $21,049 | $65,716 |
| Serbia and Montenegro | May 20, 2010 | $7,660 | $57,819 |
| Bulgaria | Oct 8, 2010 | $18,161 | $48,762 |
| Lebanon | Apr 22, 2010 | $17,626 | $47,708 |
| Latvia | Mar 19, 2010 | $7,402 | $40,880 |
| Iceland | Sep 3, 2010 | $6,996 | $34,707 |
| Egypt | Dec 29, 2010 | $6,965 | $15,575 |
| Estonia | Mar 19, 2010 | $6,543 | $13,166 |
| Slovakia | Oct 7, 2010 | $9,477 | $9,477 |
| Croatia | Aug 26, 2010 | $960 | $4,401 |
| Lithuania | Jun 18, 2010 | $598 | $1,314 |
Latin America
| Area | Release Date | Opening | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | May 13, 2010 | $158,020 | $789,829 |
| Brazil | May 28, 2010 | $164,587 | $728,417 |
| Mexico | Sep 10, 2010 | $130,752 | $574,555 |
| Chile | Aug 26, 2010 | $36,380 | $183,642 |
| Peru | Jan 20, 2011 | $41,549 | $121,953 |
| Uruguay | Aug 6, 2010 | $16,973 | $69,635 |
| Venezuela | Apr 29, 2011 | $14,401 | $66,393 |
| Bolivia | Jun 2, 2011 | $1,472 | $3,392 |
Asia Pacific
| Area | Release Date | Opening | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Aug 12, 2010 | $531,591 | $2,078,040 |
| Russia/CIS | Aug 5, 2010 | $479,059 | $1,116,025 |
| South Korea | Jun 2, 2010 | $444,532 | $1,094,322 |
| New Zealand | Nov 11, 2010 | $66,429 | $343,884 |
| Hong Kong | Apr 22, 2010 | $90,113 | $205,552 |
| Singapore | May 20, 2010 | $18,579 | $61,382 |
| Thailand | Jun 3, 2010 | $25,014 | $49,936 |
| Taiwan | Jul 30, 2010 | $12,481 | $32,268 |
