#1 of 4 #1 biography movie of April 2012
2012 · Biography, Drama
$7.8M worldwide · 67% of the chart's total
$355.4K US & Canada · 5% $7.5M elsewhere · 95%
Biography box office · April 2012
Biography Box Office, April 2012: Top-Grossing Releases
The Lady (2012) is the highest-grossing biography movie released in April 2012, with $7.8M worldwide, ahead of Marley (2012) at $3.8M and Tatsumi (2012) at $58.2K. 4 biography films released in April 2012 report a worldwide gross, $11.8M in all, 15% of it from the US & Canada.
- April 2012 releases with a gross
- 4
- combined worldwide
- $11.8M
- The Lady (2012), the #1
- $7.8M
- earned in the US & Canada
- 15%
#1 of 4 Top 4
What Were the Biggest Biography Hits of April 2012?
The Lady (2012) leads with $7.8M, 67% of the total. The top 4 together took $11.8M, 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
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The chart
Every Biography Release of April 2012, 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 April 2012.
- 1 Apr 13, 2012 US and Canada: $355.4K Rest of the world: $7.5M Worldwide: $7.8M
- 2 Apr 20, 2012 US and Canada: $1.4M Rest of the world: $2.4M Worldwide: $3.8M
- 3 Apr 4, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $58.2K
- 4 Apr 13, 2012 US and Canada: $34K Rest of the world: $2.6K Worldwide: $36.6K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in April 2012?
Of the top 4, Hit So Hard (2012) earned the biggest share at home (93% in the US & Canada), while The Lady (2012) made 95% of its gross abroad. Across all 4 films, $1.8M (15%) came from the US & Canada. 1 film of the top 4 reports no US & Canada figure.
- 1 The Lady (2012) $7.8M $355.4K US & Canada · 5% $7.5M elsewhere · 95%
- 2 Marley (2012) $3.8M $1.4M US & Canada · 37% $2.4M elsewhere · 63%
- 3 Tatsumi (2012) $58.2K No US & Canada figure reported
- 4 Hit So Hard (2012) $36.6K $34K US & Canada · 93% $2.6K elsewhere · 7%
By release week
Which Week of April 2012 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 15 (Apr 8–14) took $7.9M, led by The Lady (2012). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 14 Wk 14 Apr 1–7 Tatsumi (2012) $58.2K Tatsumi (2012)
- Week 15 Wk 15 Apr 8–14 The Lady (2012) $7.9M The Lady (2012)
- Week 16 Wk 16 Apr 15–21 Marley (2012) $3.8M Marley (2012)
- Week 17 Wk 17 Apr 22–28 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 18 Wk 18 Apr 29–May 5 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does April 2012 Compare With April in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, April 2004 earned the most: $59.9M from 2 films, led by Walking Tall (2004). April 2012 took $11.8M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2003 1 film | 1 | $119.2K | – | Fellini: I'm a Born Liar (2003) $119.2K |
| April 2004 2 films · +50171% | 2 | $59.9M | +50171% | Walking Tall (2004) $57.2M |
| April 2005 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| April 2006 2 films | 2 | $1.9M | – | The Notorious Bettie Page (2006) $1.8M |
| April 2007 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| April 2008 1 film | 1 | $32.1K | – | Glass: A Portrait of Philip in Twelve Parts (2008) $32.1K |
| April 2009 3 films · +157414% | 3 | $50.5M | +157414% | The Soloist (2009) $38.3M |
| April 2010 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| April 2011 3 films | 3 | $14.2M | – | The Family Jams (2011) $13.9M |
| April 2012 4 films · −17% | 4 | $11.8M | −17% | The Lady (2012) $7.8M |
Archive
Biography Box Office in 2012, Month by Month
The months of 2012 with their totals: November leads with $303.8M, led by Lincoln (2012).
- January $22.7K #1 Carol Channing: Larger Than Life (2012)
- February $132.1K #1 How to Start a Revolution (2012)
- March $47.2K #1 Better Than Something: Jay Reatard (2012)
- April $11.8M #1 The Lady (2012)
- May $823.9K #1 Bill W. (2012)
- June $176.9M #1 Magic Mike (2012)
- July $3M #1 The Imposter (2012)
- August $30.8K #1 Meet the Fokkens (2012)
- September $1.7M #1 Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel (2012)
- October $7.4K #1 Bel Borba Aqui (2012)
- November $303.8M #1 Lincoln (2012)
- December $13.1M #1 Hyde Park on Hudson (2012)
FAQ
Biography Box Office April 2012: 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 April 2012?
The Lady (2012) leads with $7.8M worldwide, $355.4K of it in the US & Canada. Next come Marley (2012) at $3.8M and Tatsumi (2012) at $58.2K.
How much did biography movies released in April 2012 earn?
4 biography films released in April 2012 report a worldwide gross, $11.8M in all, or $2.9M per film on average.
How many biography movies released in April 2012 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, The Lady (2012), earned $7.8M.
How is the April 2012 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 April 2012. 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 April 2012 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.