#1 of 23 #1 biography movie of 2008
2008 · Biography, Drama
$78.2M worldwide · 24% of the chart's total
$26.8M US & Canada · 34% $51.4M elsewhere · 66%
Biography box office · 2008
Biography Box Office 2008: Highest-Grossing Biography Movies
The Other Boleyn Girl (2008) is the highest-grossing biography movie released in 2008, with $78.2M worldwide, ahead of Milk (2008) at $54.7M and The Duchess (2008) at $43.3M. 23 biography films released in 2008 report a worldwide gross, $330.9M in all, 40% of it from the US & Canada. That is down 48% on 2007, whose releases took $638.4M. By language, English leads with $232.1M across 19 biography releases.
- 2008 releases with a gross
- 23
- combined worldwide
- $330.9M
- The Other Boleyn Girl (2008), the #1
- $78.2M
- vs 2007
- −48%
#1 of 23 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Biography Hits of 2008?
The Other Boleyn Girl (2008) leads with $78.2M, 24% of the total. The top 5 together took $240M, 73% of what all 23 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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The chart
Every Biography Release of 2008, Ranked by Worldwide Gross
Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in 2008.
- 1 Feb 29, 2008 US and Canada: $26.8M Rest of the world: $51.4M Worldwide: $78.2M
- 2 Nov 26, 2008 US and Canada: $31.8M Rest of the world: $22.8M Worldwide: $54.7M
- 3 Sep 19, 2008 US and Canada: $13.8M Rest of the world: $29.5M Worldwide: $43.3M
- 4 Dec 12, 2008 US and Canada: $748.6K Rest of the world: $33.5M Worldwide: $34.2M
- 5 Oct 17, 2008 US and Canada: $25.5M Rest of the world: $4M Worldwide: $29.6M
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Feb 15, 2008 US and Canada: $3.4M Rest of the world: $23.5M Worldwide: $26.9M - 7
Jun 6, 2008 US and Canada: $5.7M Rest of the world: $20.8M Worldwide: $26.5M - 8
Dec 25, 2008 US and Canada: $2.3M Rest of the world: $8.9M Worldwide: $11.2M - 9
Oct 10, 2008 US and Canada: $9.8M Rest of the world: $14.7K Worldwide: $9.8M - 10
Dec 5, 2008 US and Canada: $8.2M Rest of the world: $688.1K Worldwide: $8.9M - 11
Jun 6, 2008 US and Canada: $1.1M Rest of the world: $1.7M Worldwide: $2.8M - 12
Feb 29, 2008 US and Canada: $4.3K Rest of the world: $2.2M Worldwide: $2.2M - 13
Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson (2008)Jul 4, 2008 US and Canada: $1.3M Rest of the world: $239.9K Worldwide: $1.5M
Jul 4, 2008 · English · Biography, Music, Documentary $1.5M worldwide - 14
Oct 10, 2008 US and Canada: $347.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $347.3K - 15
Nov 19, 2008 US and Canada: $268.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $268.4K - 16
Chris & Don. A Love Story (2008)Jun 13, 2008 US and Canada: $216.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $216.1K Jun 13, 2008 · English · Biography, Romance, Documentary $216.1K worldwide - 17
Jun 27, 2008 US and Canada: $109.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $109.1K - 18
Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story (2008)Sep 26, 2008 US and Canada: $60.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $60.3K Sep 26, 2008 · English · Biography, Documentary $60.3K worldwide - 19
Aug 8, 2008 US and Canada: $58.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $58.8K - 20
Glass: A Portrait of Philip in Twelve Parts (2008)Apr 18, 2008 US and Canada: $20K Rest of the world: $12.1K Worldwide: $32.1K Apr 18, 2008 · English · Biography, Music, Documentary $32.1K worldwide - 21
Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father (2008)Oct 31, 2008 US and Canada: $18.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $18.3K Oct 31, 2008 · English · Biography, Drama, Crime $18.3K worldwide - 22
The Amazing Truth About Queen Raquela (2008)Sep 26, 2008 US and Canada: $5.6K Rest of the world: $1.7K Worldwide: $7.3K Sep 26, 2008 · English · Biography, Drama $7.3K worldwide - 23
Sep 26, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $549
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in 2008?
Of the top 10, The Express (2008) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Che (2008) made 98% of its gross abroad. Across all 23 films, $131.6M (40%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 The Other Boleyn Girl (2008) $78.2M $26.8M US & Canada · 34% $51.4M elsewhere · 66%
- 2 Milk (2008) $54.7M $31.8M US & Canada · 58% $22.8M elsewhere · 42%
- 3 The Duchess (2008) $43.3M $13.8M US & Canada · 32% $29.5M elsewhere · 68%
- 4 Che (2008) $34.2M $748.6K US & Canada · 2% $33.5M elsewhere · 98%
- 5 W. (2008) $29.6M $25.5M US & Canada · 86% $4M elsewhere · 14%
- 6 Jodhaa Akbar (2008) $26.9M $3.4M US & Canada · 13% $23.5M elsewhere · 87%
- 7 Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan (2008) $26.5M $5.7M US & Canada · 22% $20.8M elsewhere · 78%
- 8 Waltz with Bashir (2008) $11.2M $2.3M US & Canada · 20% $8.9M elsewhere · 80%
- 9 The Express (2008) $9.8M $9.8M US & Canada · 100% $14.7K elsewhere · <1%
- 10 Cadillac Records (2008) $8.9M $8.2M US & Canada · 92% $688.1K elsewhere · 8%
Gross bands
How Many 2008 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
None of the 23 films reached $100M. 15 films, 65% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $330.9M total.
92%
- $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $500M to $1B 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $100M to $500M 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $10M to $100M 8 films, 35% of the list $304.6M · 92% of the gross
- Under $10M 15 films, 65% of the list $26.3M · 8% of the gross
By release month
Which Month of 2008 Earned the Most?
February releases took the most, $107.4M from 3 films, led by The Other Boleyn Girl (2008). April was the quietest month ($32.1K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.
- January Jan No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- February Feb The Other Boleyn Girl (2008) $107.4M The Other Boleyn Girl (2008)
- March Mar No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- April Apr Glass: A Portrait of Philip in Twelve Parts (2008) $32.1K Glass: A Portrait of Philip in Twelve Parts (2008)
- May May No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- June Jun Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan (2008) $29.6M Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan (2008)
- July Jul Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson (2008) $1.5M Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson (2008)
- August Aug What We Do Is Secret (2008) $58.8K What We Do Is Secret (2008)
- September Sep The Duchess (2008) $43.4M The Duchess (2008)
- October Oct W. (2008) $39.7M W. (2008)
- November Nov Milk (2008) $54.9M Milk (2008)
- December Dec Che (2008) $54.3M Che (2008)
Last 10 years
How Does 2008 Compare With Previous Years?
Of these 10 years, 2006 earned the most: $775.2M from 26 films, led by The Pursuit of Happyness (2006). 2008 took $330.9M.
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 11 films | 11 | $347.4M | – | The Hurricane (1999) $74M |
| 2000 14 films · +11% | 14 | $385.6M | +11% | Erin Brockovich (2000) $257.9M |
| 2001 11 films · +40% | 11 | $541.6M | +40% | A Beautiful Mind (2001) $316.8M |
| 2002 20 films · +24% | 20 | $674.3M | +24% | Catch Me If You Can (2002) $352.1M |
| 2003 15 films · −75% | 15 | $165.3M | −75% | Monster (2003) $58.5M |
| 2004 26 films · +314% | 26 | $683.8M | +314% | The Aviator (2004) $213.7M |
| 2005 21 films · −2% | 21 | $671M | −2% | Walk the Line (2005) $186.8M |
| 2006 26 films · +16% | 26 | $775.2M | +16% | The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) $307.1M |
| 2007 31 films · −18% | 31 | $638.4M | −18% | Charlie Wilson's War (2007) $119.5M |
| 2008 23 films · −48% | 23 | $330.9M | −48% | The Other Boleyn Girl (2008) $78.2M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Biography Movies Speak in 2008?
English-language biography films took $232.1M across 19 films, 70% of the total, ahead of Hindi-language biography films ($26.9M) and Hebrew-language biography films ($11.2M).
Archive
Biography Box Office Year by Year
Every year from 1929 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2018 leads with $2.3B, led by Bohemian Rhapsody (2018).
2020s 7 years · $4.7B
2010s 10 years · $13.3B
- 2019 $1.3B #1 Ford v Ferrari (2019)
- 2018 $2.3B #1 Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)
- 2017 $1.6B #1 The Greatest Showman (2017)
- 2016 $1.6B #1 Dangal (2016)
- 2015 $1.6B #1 Everest (2015)
- 2014 $1.7B #1 American Sniper (2014)
- 2013 $2.1B #1 The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)
- 2012 $511.3M #1 Lincoln (2012)
- 2011 $319.8M #1 The Iron Lady (2011)
- 2010 $341.2M #1 The Social Network (2010)
2000s 10 years · $5.9B
- 2009 $1B #1 The Blind Side (2009)
- 2008 $330.9M #1 The Other Boleyn Girl (2008)
- 2007 $638.4M #1 Charlie Wilson's War (2007)
- 2006 $775.2M #1 The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)
- 2005 $671M #1 Walk the Line (2005)
- 2004 $683.8M #1 The Aviator (2004)
- 2003 $165.3M #1 Monster (2003)
- 2002 $674.3M #1 Catch Me If You Can (2002)
- 2001 $541.6M #1 A Beautiful Mind (2001)
- 2000 $385.6M #1 Erin Brockovich (2000)
1990s 10 years · $2.7B
- 1999 $347.4M #1 The Hurricane (1999)
- 1998 $301.1M #1 Patch Adams (1998)
- 1997 $214.7M #1 Seven Years in Tibet (1997)
- 1996 $219.4M #1 Evita (1996)
- 1995 $385.1M #1 Braveheart (1995)
- 1994 $52.6M #1 Wyatt Earp (1994)
- 1993 $652.9M #1 Schindler's List (1993)
- 1992 $106.3M #1 Malcolm X (1992)
- 1991 $291.7M #1 JFK (1991)
- 1990 $102.9M #1 Goodfellas (1990)
1980s 10 years · $1.2B
- 1989 $212.2M #1 Born on the Fourth of July (1989)
- 1988 $172.8M #1 Good Morning, Vietnam (1988)
- 1987 $105.8M #1 La Bamba (1987)
- 1986 $3.5M #1 Sid and Nancy (1986)
- 1985 $254.3M #1 Out of Africa (1985)
- 1984 $2.9M #1 Phar Lap (1984)
- 1983 $129.6M #1 Gandhi (1983)
- 1982 $73.3M #1 Chariots of Fire (1982)
- 1981 $61.5M #1 Reds (1981)
- 1980 $135.5M #1 Coal Miner's Daughter (1980)
1970s 8 years · $358M
1960s 7 years · $271.4M
1950s 2 years · $21.4M
1940s 1 year · $3K
1930s 1 year · $4.9K
1920s 1 year · $22.7K
FAQ
Biography Box Office 2008: Questions & Answers
The chart's numbers in short: the #1 film, the total, the billion-dollar hits and the US & Canada share, answered from the same 23 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing biography movie in 2008?
The Other Boleyn Girl (2008) leads with $78.2M worldwide, $26.8M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Milk (2008) at $54.7M and The Duchess (2008) at $43.3M.
How much did biography movies released in 2008 earn?
23 biography films released in 2008 report a worldwide gross, $330.9M in all, or $14.4M per film on average. 2007 releases took $638.4M.
How many biography movies released in 2008 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, The Other Boleyn Girl (2008), earned $78.2M.
How is the 2008 biography box office chart ranked and where do the numbers come from?
Films are ranked by lifetime worldwide gross in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation, and grouped by their release date in 2008. The figures are the reported box office grosses in our database. A gross that looks misattributed, such as one figure shared by two unrelated films or a blockbuster total on an obscure title, is left out rather than shown as a fact.
How often is the 2008 biography box office chart updated?
Grosses change while films are in theaters and whenever a new figure is reported; this chart reads the latest numbers in our database, so an older film can still move after a re-release.