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Biography Box Office 2009: Highest-Grossing Biography Movies

The Blind Side (2009) is the highest-grossing biography movie released in 2009, with $309.2M worldwide, ahead of Public Enemies (2009) at $214.1M and Julie & Julia (2009) at $129.5M. 24 biography films released in 2009 report a worldwide gross, $1B in all, 57% of it from the US & Canada. 4 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is 3.2 times the total of 2008, whose releases took $330.9M. By language, English leads with $956.5M across 21 biography releases.

2009 releases with a gross
24
combined worldwide
$1B
films crossed $100M
4
vs 2008
×3.2
The Blind Side (2009) movie poster #1 of 24
#1 biography movie of 2009

The Blind Side (2009)

2009 · Biography, Drama

$309.2M worldwide · 30% of the chart's total

$256M US & Canada · 83% $53.2M elsewhere · 17%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Biography Hits of 2009?

The Blind Side (2009) leads with $309.2M, 30% of the total. The top 5 together took $826.1M, 79% of what all 24 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. The Blind Side (2009) movie poster Number 1
    $309.2M The Blind Side (2009)
    $256M US & Canada · 83% $53.2M elsewhere · 17%
  2. Public Enemies (2009) movie poster Number 2
    $214.1M Public Enemies (2009)
    $97.1M US & Canada · 45% $117M elsewhere · 55%
  3. Julie & Julia (2009) movie poster Number 3
    $129.5M Julie & Julia (2009)
    $94.1M US & Canada · 73% $35.4M elsewhere · 27%
  4. Invictus (2009) movie poster Number 4
    $122.4M Invictus (2009)
    $37.5M US & Canada · 31% $84.9M elsewhere · 69%
  5. Coco Before Chanel (2009) movie poster Number 5
    $50.8M Coco Before Chanel (2009)
    $6.1M US & Canada · 12% $44.7M elsewhere · 88%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Biography Release of 2009, 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 2009.

  1. 1 The Blind Side (2009) movie poster
    The Blind Side (2009) Nov 20, 2009 · English · Biography, Drama, Sport $309.2M worldwide
    Nov 20, 2009 US and Canada: $256M Rest of the world: $53.2M Worldwide: $309.2M
  2. 2 Public Enemies (2009) movie poster
    Public Enemies (2009) Jul 1, 2009 · English · Biography, Drama, History $214.1M worldwide
    Jul 1, 2009 US and Canada: $97.1M Rest of the world: $117M Worldwide: $214.1M
  3. 3 Julie & Julia (2009) movie poster
    Julie & Julia (2009) Aug 7, 2009 · English · Biography, Drama, Comedy $129.5M worldwide
    Aug 7, 2009 US and Canada: $94.1M Rest of the world: $35.4M Worldwide: $129.5M
  4. 4 Invictus (2009) movie poster
    Invictus (2009) Dec 11, 2009 · English · Biography, Drama, History $122.4M worldwide
    Dec 11, 2009 US and Canada: $37.5M Rest of the world: $84.9M Worldwide: $122.4M
  5. 5 Coco Before Chanel (2009) movie poster
    Coco Before Chanel (2009) Sep 25, 2009 · French · Biography, Drama $50.8M worldwide
    Sep 25, 2009 US and Canada: $6.1M Rest of the world: $44.7M Worldwide: $50.8M
  6. 6 Notorious (2009) movie poster
    Notorious (2009) Jan 16, 2009 · English · Biography, Drama, Music $44.4M worldwide
    Jan 16, 2009 US and Canada: $36.8M Rest of the world: $7.6M Worldwide: $44.4M
  7. 7 The Soloist (2009) movie poster
    The Soloist (2009) Apr 24, 2009 · Biography, Drama, Music $38.3M worldwide
    Apr 24, 2009 US and Canada: $31.7M Rest of the world: $6.6M Worldwide: $38.3M
  8. 8 The Young Victoria (2009) movie poster
    The Young Victoria (2009) Dec 18, 2009 · English · Biography, Drama, History $29.2M worldwide
    Dec 18, 2009 US and Canada: $11M Rest of the world: $18.2M Worldwide: $29.2M
  9. 9 The Baader Meinhof Complex (2009) movie poster
    The Baader Meinhof Complex (2009) Aug 21, 2009 · English · Action, Biography, Drama $26.9M worldwide
    Aug 21, 2009 US and Canada: $476.3K Rest of the world: $26.5M Worldwide: $26.9M
  10. 10 The Last Station (2009) movie poster
    The Last Station (2009) Dec 4, 2009 · English · Biography, Drama, History $20.6M worldwide
    Dec 4, 2009 US and Canada: $6.6M Rest of the world: $13.9M Worldwide: $20.6M
  11. 11 Amelia (2009) movie poster
    Amelia (2009) Oct 23, 2009 · English · Adventure, Biography, Drama $19.6M worldwide
    Oct 23, 2009 US and Canada: $14.2M Rest of the world: $5.4M Worldwide: $19.6M
  12. 12 Bright Star (2009) movie poster
    Bright Star (2009) Sep 16, 2009 · English · Biography, Drama, Romance $14.4M worldwide
    Sep 16, 2009 US and Canada: $4.4M Rest of the world: $9.9M Worldwide: $14.4M
  13. 13 Il Divo (2009) movie poster
    Il Divo (2009) Apr 24, 2009 · English · Biography, Drama $11.3M worldwide
    Apr 24, 2009 US and Canada: $240.2K Rest of the world: $11M Worldwide: $11.3M
  14. 14 The Edge of Love (2009) movie poster
    The Edge of Love (2009) Mar 13, 2009 · English · Biography, Drama, Romance $4.3M worldwide
    Mar 13, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.3M
  15. 15 The Damned United (2009) movie poster
    The Damned United (2009) Oct 9, 2009 · English · Biography, Drama, Sport $4.1M worldwide
    Oct 9, 2009 US and Canada: $449.9K Rest of the world: $3.6M Worldwide: $4.1M
  16. 16 Bronson (2009) movie poster
    Bronson (2009) Oct 9, 2009 · English · Action, Biography, Drama $2.3M worldwide
    Oct 9, 2009 US and Canada: $105K Rest of the world: $2.2M Worldwide: $2.3M
  17. 17 The Beaches of Agnès (2009) movie poster
    The Beaches of Agnès (2009) Jul 1, 2009 · French · Biography, Documentary $2.2M worldwide
    Jul 1, 2009 US and Canada: $239.7K Rest of the world: $2M Worldwide: $2.2M
  18. 18 Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg (2009) movie poster
    Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg (2009) Jul 10, 2009 · English · Biography, Documentary $1.1M worldwide
    Jul 10, 2009 US and Canada: $1.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.1M
  19. 19 Anvil! The Story of Anvil (2009) movie poster
    Anvil! The Story of Anvil (2009) Apr 10, 2009 · English · Biography, Music, Documentary $951.4K worldwide
    Apr 10, 2009 US and Canada: $667.9K Rest of the world: $283.5K Worldwide: $951.4K
  20. 20 Little Ashes (2009) movie poster
    Little Ashes (2009) May 8, 2009 · English · Biography, Drama $767.6K worldwide
    May 8, 2009 US and Canada: $481.6K Rest of the world: $286K Worldwide: $767.6K
  21. 21 Of Time and the City (2009) movie poster
    Of Time and the City (2009) Jan 21, 2009 · English · Biography, History, Documentary $523.4K worldwide
    Jan 21, 2009 US and Canada: $32.7K Rest of the world: $490.7K Worldwide: $523.4K
  22. 22 Skin (2009) movie poster
    Skin (2009) Oct 30, 2009 · English · Biography, Drama, Mystery $351.3K worldwide
    Oct 30, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $351.3K
  23. 23 In Search of Beethoven (2009) movie poster
    In Search of Beethoven (2009) Sep 23, 2009 · English · Biography, Music, Documentary $223K worldwide
    Sep 23, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $223K
  24. 24 Herb & Dorothy (2009) movie poster
    Herb & Dorothy (2009) Jun 5, 2009 · English · Biography, Documentary $194.7K worldwide
    Jun 5, 2009 US and Canada: $194.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $194.7K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in 2009?

Of the top 10, Notorious (2009) earned the biggest share at home (83% in the US & Canada), while The Baader Meinhof Complex (2009) made 98% of its gross abroad. Across all 24 films, $599.7M (57%) came from the US & Canada.

  1. 1 The Blind Side (2009) $309.2M
    $256M US & Canada · 83% $53.2M elsewhere · 17%
  2. 2 Public Enemies (2009) $214.1M
    $97.1M US & Canada · 45% $117M elsewhere · 55%
  3. 3 Julie & Julia (2009) $129.5M
    $94.1M US & Canada · 73% $35.4M elsewhere · 27%
  4. 4 Invictus (2009) $122.4M
    $37.5M US & Canada · 31% $84.9M elsewhere · 69%
  5. 5 Coco Before Chanel (2009) $50.8M
    $6.1M US & Canada · 12% $44.7M elsewhere · 88%
  6. 6 Notorious (2009) $44.4M
    $36.8M US & Canada · 83% $7.6M elsewhere · 17%
  7. 7 The Soloist (2009) $38.3M
    $31.7M US & Canada · 83% $6.6M elsewhere · 17%
  8. 8 The Young Victoria (2009) $29.2M
    $11M US & Canada · 38% $18.2M elsewhere · 62%
  9. 9 The Baader Meinhof Complex (2009) $26.9M
    $476.3K US & Canada · 2% $26.5M elsewhere · 98%
  10. 10 The Last Station (2009) $20.6M
    $6.6M US & Canada · 32% $13.9M elsewhere · 68%
Gross bands

How Many 2009 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

4 of 24 films crossed $100M and took $775.3M between them, 74% of the total. 11 films, 46% of the list, earned under $10M.

  • $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 4 films, 17% of the list $775.3M · 74% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 9 films, 38% of the list $255.5M · 24% of the gross
  • Under $10M 11 films, 46% of the list $17M · 2% of the gross
By release month

Which Month of 2009 Earned the Most?

November releases took the most, $309.2M from 1 film, led by The Blind Side (2009). June was the quietest month ($194.7K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.

  1. January Jan Notorious (2009) $44.9M Notorious (2009)
  2. February Feb No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  3. March Mar The Edge of Love (2009) $4.3M The Edge of Love (2009)
  4. April Apr The Soloist (2009) $50.5M The Soloist (2009)
  5. May May Little Ashes (2009) $767.6K Little Ashes (2009)
  6. June Jun Herb & Dorothy (2009) $194.7K Herb & Dorothy (2009)
  7. July Jul Public Enemies (2009) $217.5M Public Enemies (2009)
  8. August Aug Julie & Julia (2009) $156.5M Julie & Julia (2009)
  9. September Sep Coco Before Chanel (2009) $65.4M Coco Before Chanel (2009)
  10. October Oct Amelia (2009) $26.3M Amelia (2009)
  11. November Nov The Blind Side (2009) $309.2M The Blind Side (2009)
  12. December Dec Invictus (2009) $172.2M Invictus (2009)
Last 10 years

How Does 2009 Compare With Previous Years?

Of these 10 years, 2009 earned the most: $1B from 24 films, led by The Blind Side (2009).

Year Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
2000 14 films 14 $385.6M – 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
2009 24 films · +217% 24 $1B +217% The Blind Side (2009) $309.2M
By language

Which Languages Do the Biggest Biography Movies Speak in 2009?

English-language biography films took $956.5M across 21 films, 91% of the total, ahead of French-language biography films ($53M).

2009 Biography Box Office by Language

  1. English $956.5M
    21 films · #1 The Blind Side (2009)
  2. French $53M
    2 films · #1 Coco Before Chanel (2009)
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
2000s 10 years · $5.9B
1990s 10 years · $2.7B
1980s 10 years · $1.2B
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 2009: 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 24 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing biography movie in 2009?

The Blind Side (2009) leads with $309.2M worldwide, $256M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Public Enemies (2009) at $214.1M and Julie & Julia (2009) at $129.5M.

How much did biography movies released in 2009 earn?

24 biography films released in 2009 report a worldwide gross, $1B in all, or $43.7M per film on average. 2008 releases took $330.9M.

How many biography movies released in 2009 made $1 billion?

None. 4 films crossed $100 million, led by The Blind Side (2009) with $309.2M.

How much of the 2009 Biography box office came from the US and Canada?

$599.7M of the $1B total, or 57%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 3 films of the 24 report no domestic figure.

How is the 2009 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 2009. 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 2009 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.