#1 of 4 #1 biography movie of October 2010
2010 · Biography, Drama
$224.9M worldwide · 92% of the chart's total
$97M US & Canada · 43% $128M elsewhere · 57%
Biography box office · October 2010
Biography Box Office, October 2010: Top-Grossing Releases
The Social Network (2010) is the highest-grossing biography movie released in October 2010, with $224.9M worldwide, ahead of Conviction (2010) at $11.1M and Nowhere Boy (2010) at $6.6M. 4 biography films released in October 2010 report a worldwide gross, $243.7M in all, 43% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion.
- October 2010 releases with a gross
- 4
- combined worldwide
- $243.7M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- earned in the US & Canada
- 43%
#1 of 4 Top 4
What Were the Biggest Biography Hits of October 2010?
The Social Network (2010) leads with $224.9M, 92% of the total. The top 4 together took $243.7M, 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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The chart
Every Biography Release of October 2010, 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 October 2010.
- 1 Oct 1, 2010 US and Canada: $97M Rest of the world: $128M Worldwide: $224.9M
- 2 Oct 15, 2010 US and Canada: $6.8M Rest of the world: $4.3M Worldwide: $11.1M
- 3 Oct 8, 2010 US and Canada: $1.5M Rest of the world: $5.1M Worldwide: $6.6M
- 4 Oct 15, 2010 US and Canada: $145.5K Rest of the world: $913.8K Worldwide: $1.1M
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in October 2010?
Of the top 4, Conviction (2010) earned the biggest share at home (61% in the US & Canada), while Carlos (2010) made 86% of its gross abroad. Across all 4 films, $105.3M (43%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 The Social Network (2010) $224.9M $97M US & Canada · 43% $128M elsewhere · 57%
- 2 Conviction (2010) $11.1M $6.8M US & Canada · 61% $4.3M elsewhere · 39%
- 3 Nowhere Boy (2010) $6.6M $1.5M US & Canada · 22% $5.1M elsewhere · 78%
- 4 Carlos (2010) $1.1M $145.5K US & Canada · 14% $913.8K elsewhere · 86%
By release week
Which Week of October 2010 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 40 (Sep 26–Oct 2) took $224.9M, led by The Social Network (2010). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 40 Wk 40 Sep 26–Oct 2 The Social Network (2010) $224.9M The Social Network (2010)
- Week 41 Wk 41 Oct 3–9 Nowhere Boy (2010) $6.6M Nowhere Boy (2010)
- Week 42 Wk 42 Oct 10–16 Conviction (2010) $12.2M Conviction (2010)
- Week 43 Wk 43 Oct 17–23 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 44 Wk 44 Oct 24–30 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 45 Wk 45 Oct 31–Nov 6 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does October 2010 Compare With October in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, October 2010 earned the most: $243.7M from 4 films, led by The Social Network (2010).
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2001 2 films | 2 | $35.9M | – | Riding in Cars with Boys (2001) $35.7M |
| October 2002 4 films · +69% | 4 | $60.8M | +69% | Frida (2002) $56.3M |
| October 2003 2 films · −80% | 2 | $12.4M | −80% | Veronica Guerin (2003) $9.4M |
| October 2004 4 films · +936% | 4 | $128M | +936% | Ray (2004) $124M |
| October 2005 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| October 2006 5 films | 5 | $70.2M | – | Marie Antoinette (2006) $60.9M |
| October 2007 5 films · +22% | 5 | $85.3M | +22% | Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) $75.8M |
| October 2008 4 films · −53% | 4 | $39.7M | −53% | W. (2008) $29.6M |
| October 2009 4 films · −34% | 4 | $26.3M | −34% | Amelia (2009) $19.6M |
| October 2010 4 films · +825% | 4 | $243.7M | +825% | The Social Network (2010) $224.9M |
Archive
Biography Box Office in 2010, Month by Month
The months of 2010 with their totals: October leads with $243.7M, led by The Social Network (2010).
- January $2.1M #1 Creation (2010)
- February $6.2K #1 The Red Baron (2010)
- March $5.8M #1 Vincere (2010)
- April No grosses
- May $1.5M #1 John Rabe (2010)
- June No grosses
- July No grosses
- August $898.1K #1 The Wildest Dream (2010)
- September No grosses
- October $243.7M #1 The Social Network (2010)
- November $86.5M #1 127 Hours (2010)
- December $806.7K #1 Frankie & Alice (2010)
FAQ
Biography Box Office October 2010: 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 October 2010?
The Social Network (2010) leads with $224.9M worldwide, $97M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Conviction (2010) at $11.1M and Nowhere Boy (2010) at $6.6M.
How much did biography movies released in October 2010 earn?
4 biography films released in October 2010 report a worldwide gross, $243.7M in all, or $60.9M per film on average.
How many biography movies released in October 2010 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by The Social Network (2010) with $224.9M.
How is the October 2010 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 October 2010. 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 October 2010 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.