#1 of 4 #1 biography movie of September 2008
2008 · Biography, Drama
$43.3M worldwide · 100% of the chart's total
$13.8M US & Canada · 32% $29.5M elsewhere · 68%
Biography box office · September 2008
Biography Box Office, September 2008: Top-Grossing Releases
The Duchess (2008) is the highest-grossing biography movie released in September 2008, with $43.3M worldwide, ahead of Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story (2008) at $60.3K and The Amazing Truth About Queen Raquela (2008) at $7.3K. 4 biography films released in September 2008 report a worldwide gross, $43.4M in all, 32% of it from the US & Canada.
- September 2008 releases with a gross
- 4
- combined worldwide
- $43.4M
- The Duchess (2008), the #1
- $43.3M
- earned in the US & Canada
- 32%
#1 of 4 Top 4
What Were the Biggest Biography Hits of September 2008?
The Duchess (2008) leads with $43.3M, 100% of the total. The top 4 together took $43.4M, almost all of what the 4 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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Number 4
US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world
The chart
Every Biography Release of September 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 September 2008.
- 1 Sep 19, 2008 US and Canada: $13.8M Rest of the world: $29.5M Worldwide: $43.3M
- 2 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 - 3 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
- 4 Sep 26, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $549
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in September 2008?
Of the top 4, Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story (2008) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while The Duchess (2008) made 68% of its gross abroad. Across all 4 films, $13.9M (32%) came from the US & Canada. 1 film of the top 4 reports no US & Canada figure.
- 1 The Duchess (2008) $43.3M $13.8M US & Canada · 32% $29.5M elsewhere · 68%
- 2 Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story (2008) $60.3K $60.3K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 The Amazing Truth About Queen Raquela (2008) $7.3K $5.6K US & Canada · 76% $1.7K elsewhere · 24%
- 4 Obscene (2008) $549 No US & Canada figure reported
By release week
Which Week of September 2008 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 38 (Sep 14–20) took $43.3M, led by The Duchess (2008). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 36 Wk 36 Aug 31–Sep 6 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 37 Wk 37 Sep 7–13 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 38 Wk 38 Sep 14–20 The Duchess (2008) $43.3M The Duchess (2008)
- Week 39 Wk 39 Sep 21–27 Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story (2008) $68.2K Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story (2008)
- Week 40 Wk 40 Sep 28–Oct 4 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does September 2008 Compare With September in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, September 2006 earned the most: $267M from 5 films, led by The Queen (2006). September 2008 took $43.4M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1999 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| September 2000 1 film | 1 | $635.4K | – | Goya in Bordeaux (2000) $635.4K |
| September 2001 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| September 2002 5 films | 5 | $47M | – | Lawrence of Arabia (re-release) (2002) $46.4M |
| September 2003 2 films · −35% | 2 | $30.4M | −35% | Luther (2003) $29.6M |
| September 2004 2 films · +90% | 2 | $57.7M | +90% | The Motorcycle Diaries (2004) $57.7M |
| September 2005 2 films · −13% | 2 | $50.1M | −13% | Capote (2005) $49.3M |
| September 2006 5 films · +433% | 5 | $267M | +433% | The Queen (2006) $124.9M |
| September 2007 3 films · −73% | 3 | $71.9M | −73% | Into the Wild (2007) $56.7M |
| September 2008 4 films · −40% | 4 | $43.4M | −40% | The Duchess (2008) $43.3M |
Archive
Biography Box Office in 2008, Month by Month
The months of 2008 with their totals: February leads with $107.4M, led by The Other Boleyn Girl (2008).
- January No grosses
- February $107.4M #1 The Other Boleyn Girl (2008)
- March No grosses
- April $32.1K #1 Glass: A Portrait of Philip in Twelve Parts (2008)
- May No grosses
- June $29.6M #1 Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan (2008)
- July $1.5M #1 Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson (2008)
- August $58.8K #1 What We Do Is Secret (2008)
- September $43.4M #1 The Duchess (2008)
- October $39.7M #1 W. (2008)
- November $54.9M #1 Milk (2008)
- December $54.3M #1 Che (2008)
FAQ
Biography Box Office September 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 4 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing biography movie in September 2008?
The Duchess (2008) leads with $43.3M worldwide, $13.8M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story (2008) at $60.3K and The Amazing Truth About Queen Raquela (2008) at $7.3K.
How much did biography movies released in September 2008 earn?
4 biography films released in September 2008 report a worldwide gross, $43.4M in all, or $10.9M per film on average.
How many biography movies released in September 2008 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, The Duchess (2008), earned $43.3M.
How is the September 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 September 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 September 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.