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.

Grosses

Romania
$35,149
Domestic ()
Summary Details
DistributorNew Films Romania
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Opening$8,563
5 theaters
Release DateMay 5, 2011
MPAAPG-13
Running Time2 hr 6 min
GenresBiography Drama Romance
In Release241 days/34 weeks
Widest Release5 theaters
DateRankWeekend %± LW TheatersChange AvgTo DateWeekend
May 6-811$8,563-5-$1,712$8,5631
May 13-1512$3,603-57.9%5-$720$15,1152
May 20-2212$2,336-35.2%5-$467$19,8943
May 27-2912$2,302-1.5%5-$460$23,6774
Jun 3-512$1,262-45.2%5-$252$27,1215
Jun 10-1214$2,916+131.1%5-$583$30,0996
Jun 17-1914$1,469-49.6%5-$293$32,3777
Jul 1-320$371-5-$74$35,1499