"Rust and Bone" grossed 7.38 million Euros in its second week of release in France, and the film was also released in other regions.
In North America, due to previous media hype about Link's award-winning news, it was revealed that the film contains full nudity from Link and passionate scenes with Marion Cotillard.
This led to "Rust and Bone" gaining huge popularity before its release, becoming one of the most anticipated films of the summer season.
On May 20, "Rust and Bone" had a limited release in six theaters in North America, grossing $828,000 over three days, with an average box office per theater reaching $46,000, making it the highest-grossing R-rated movie per theater in the summer.
During the limited release, the film also received very positive reviews, with more than ten media outlets giving it a score of 8.5 or higher, a 74% freshness rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with 32 in favor and 9 against.