The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio
In 1950s Ohio, a mother of 10 enters jingle contests to support her family, while her alcoholic husband struggles with a dead-end job. She faces poverty and abuse, but remains optimistic as she tries to keep her large family together.
DistributorDreamWorks Distribution
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Opening$159,056
41 theaters
41 theaters
Budget$12,000,000
Release DateSep 30, 2005
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Nov 22, 2005
MPAAPG-13
Running Time1 hr 39 min
GenresBiography
Drama
In Release98 days/14 weeks
Widest Release41 theaters
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| Date | Rank | Weekly | %± LW | Theaters | Change | Avg | To Date | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30-Oct 6 | 35 | $221,530 | - | 41 | - | $5,403 | $221,530 | 1 |
| Oct 7-13 | 43 | $147,612 | -33.4% | 41 | - | $3,600 | $369,142 | 2 |
| Oct 14-20 | 49 | $96,354 | -34.7% | 35 | -6 | $2,752 | $465,496 | 3 |
| Oct 21-27 | 58 | $60,368 | -37.3% | 26 | -9 | $2,321 | $525,864 | 4 |
| Oct 28-Nov 3 | 62 | $34,494 | -42.9% | 25 | -1 | $1,379 | $560,358 | 5 |
| Nov 4-10 | 68 | $32,399 | -6.1% | 29 | +4 | $1,117 | $592,757 | 6 |
| Nov 11-17 | 68 | $25,193 | -22.2% | 28 | -1 | $899 | $617,950 | 7 |
| Nov 18-24 | 93 | $9,894 | -60.7% | 15 | -13 | $659 | $627,844 | 8 |
