The Tale of Despereaux
An unusually brave mouse helps to restore happiness to a forlorn kingdom after making friends with a gentleman rat.
DistributorUniversal Pictures International (UPI)
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Opening$157,974
37 theaters
37 theaters
Budget$60,000,000
Release DateFeb 25, 2009
Running Time1 hr 33 min
GenresAdventure
Animation
Comedy
Family
Fantasy
In Release310 days/44 weeks
Widest Release37 theaters
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| Date | Rank | Weekend | %± LW | Theaters | Change | Avg | To Date | Weekend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25-Mar 1 | 9 | $157,974 | - | 37 | - | $4,269 | $252,626 | 1 |
| Mar 4-8 | 16 | $49,551 | -68.6% | 36 | -1 | $1,376 | $300,134 | 2 |
| Mar 11-15 | 16 | $27,698 | -44.1% | 37 | +1 | $748 | $328,802 | 3 |
| Mar 18-22 | 20 | $15,740 | -43.2% | 31 | -6 | $507 | $346,230 | 4 |
| Mar 25-29 | 22 | $20,662 | +31.3% | 31 | - | $666 | $367,066 | 5 |
| Apr 1-5 | 32 | $4,584 | -77.8% | 27 | -4 | $169 | $393,936 | 6 |
| Apr 8-12 | 38 | $4,507 | -1.7% | 20 | -7 | $225 | $402,502 | 7 |
| Apr 15-19 | 44 | $3,911 | -13.2% | 15 | -5 | $260 | $407,923 | 8 |
