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Comedy Box Office 2001: Highest-Grossing Comedy Movies, Page 4

Monsters, Inc. (2001) is the highest-grossing comedy movie released in 2001, with $579.8M worldwide, ahead of Shrek (2001) at $489M and Ocean's Eleven (2001) at $450.7M. 221 comedy films released in 2001 report a worldwide gross, $6.6B in all, 55% of it from the US & Canada. 17 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 14% on 2000, whose releases took $5.7B. By language, English leads with $5.1B across 124 comedy releases.

2001 releases with a gross
221
combined worldwide
$6.6B
films crossed $100M
17
vs 2000
+14%
Monsters, Inc. (2001) movie poster #1 of 221
#1 comedy movie of 2001

Monsters, Inc. (2001)

2001 · Adventure, Fantasy

$579.8M worldwide · 9% of the chart's total

$290.6M US & Canada · 50% $289.1M elsewhere · 50%
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Every Comedy Release of 2001, Ranked by Worldwide Gross

Ranks 151 to 200 of 221. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in 2001.

  1. 151 Count Axel (2001) movie poster
    Count Axel (2001) Apr 6, 2001 · Danish · Comedy $348.8K worldwide
    Apr 6, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $348.8K
  2. 152 Wooly Boys (2001) movie poster
    Wooly Boys (2001) 2001 · English · Comedy, Drama $335.7K worldwide
    2001 US and Canada: $335.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $335.7K
  3. 153 Autumn Spring (2001) movie poster
    Autumn Spring (2001) Sep 27, 2001 · Czech · Comedy, Drama, Family $333.1K worldwide
    Sep 27, 2001 US and Canada: $96.3K Rest of the world: $236.8K Worldwide: $333.1K
  4. 154 One Man Up (2001) movie poster
    One Man Up (2001) Aug 31, 2001 · Italian · Comedy, Drama $317.2K worldwide
    Aug 31, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $317.2K
  5. 155 Russian Doll (2001) movie poster
    Russian Doll (2001) Jun 15, 2001 · English · Drama, Comedy, Romance $313.9K worldwide
    Jun 15, 2001 US and Canada: $127.1K Rest of the world: $186.8K Worldwide: $313.9K
  6. 156 Beautiful Creatures (2001) movie poster
    Beautiful Creatures (2001) Apr 6, 2001 · English · Drama, Thriller, Comedy $313.8K worldwide
    Apr 6, 2001 US and Canada: $55.8K Rest of the world: $257.9K Worldwide: $313.8K
  7. 157 Khushi (2001) movie poster
    Khushi (2001) Apr 26, 2001 · Telugu · Romance, Drama, Comedy $310.8K worldwide
    Apr 26, 2001 US and Canada: $305.2K Rest of the world: $5.6K Worldwide: $310.8K
  8. 158 He Died with a Felafel in His Hand (2001) movie poster
    He Died with a Felafel in His Hand (2001) Aug 30, 2001 · English · Comedy $307.2K worldwide
    Aug 30, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $307.2K
  9. 159 Series 7: The Contenders (2001) movie poster
    Series 7: The Contenders (2001) Mar 2, 2001 · English · Thriller, Comedy $300.1K worldwide
    Mar 2, 2001 US and Canada: $195.1K Rest of the world: $105K Worldwide: $300.1K
  10. 160 Wet Hot American Summer (2001) movie poster
    Wet Hot American Summer (2001) Jul 27, 2001 · English · Comedy, Romance $295.2K worldwide
    Jul 27, 2001 US and Canada: $295.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $295.2K
  11. 161 La Ciénaga (2001) movie poster
    La Ciénaga (2001) Oct 3, 2001 · Spanish · Drama, Comedy $270.8K worldwide
    Oct 3, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $270.8K
  12. 162 Volcano High (2001) movie poster
    Volcano High (2001) Dec 8, 2001 · Korean · Action, Comedy $268.5K worldwide
    Dec 8, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $268.5K
  13. 163 Happenstance (2001) movie poster
    Happenstance (2001) Nov 2, 2001 · French · Drama, Comedy $251.4K worldwide
    Nov 2, 2001 US and Canada: $251.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $251.4K
  14. 164 The Independent (2001) movie poster
    The Independent (2001) Nov 30, 2001 · English · Comedy $238.4K worldwide
    Nov 30, 2001 US and Canada: $238.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $238.4K
  15. 165 Downtown 81 (2001) movie poster
    Downtown 81 (2001) Jul 13, 2001 · English · Drama, Comedy $231.4K worldwide
    Jul 13, 2001 US and Canada: $231.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $231.4K
  16. 166 Fast Food Fast Women (2001) movie poster
    Fast Food Fast Women (2001) May 18, 2001 · English · Comedy, Romance $228.8K worldwide
    May 18, 2001 US and Canada: $17.1K Rest of the world: $211.7K Worldwide: $228.8K
  17. 167 Chilly Dogs (2001) movie poster
    Chilly Dogs (2001) 2001 · English · Comedy, Adventure, Action $213.5K worldwide
    2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $213.5K
  18. 168 Auf Herz und Nieren (2001) movie poster
    Auf Herz und Nieren (2001) Nov 17, 2001 · German · Comedy $199.1K worldwide
    Nov 17, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $199.1K
  19. 169 La spagnola (2001) movie poster
    La spagnola (2001) Apr 5, 2001 · English · Drama, Comedy $190.8K worldwide
    Apr 5, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $190.8K
  20. 170 The Hidden Fortress (2001) movie poster
    The Hidden Fortress (2001) Jun 22, 2001 · French · Comedy, Adventure $183.6K worldwide
    Jun 22, 2001 US and Canada: $183.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $183.6K
  21. 171 Maybe Baby (2001) movie poster
    Maybe Baby (2001) Aug 24, 2001 · Comedy, Romance $173.8K worldwide
    Aug 24, 2001 US and Canada: $20.5K Rest of the world: $153.3K Worldwide: $173.8K
  22. 172 Punks (2001) movie poster
    Punks (2001) Nov 2, 2001 · Comedy, Romance, Music $160.1K worldwide
    Nov 2, 2001 US and Canada: $160.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $160.1K
  23. 173 Jodi No. 1 (2001) movie poster
    Jodi No. 1 (2001) Apr 13, 2001 · Hindi · Romance, Comedy $156.4K worldwide
    Apr 13, 2001 US and Canada: $82.8K Rest of the world: $73.6K Worldwide: $156.4K
  24. 174 Edges of the Lord (2001) movie poster
    Edges of the Lord (2001) Oct 12, 2001 · English · Romance, Drama, Comedy $154.8K worldwide
    Oct 12, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $154.8K
  25. 175 The Day I Became a Woman (2001) movie poster
    The Day I Became a Woman (2001) Apr 6, 2001 · Persian · Drama, Comedy $150K worldwide
    Apr 6, 2001 US and Canada: $150K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $150K
  26. 176 Company Man (2001) movie poster
    Company Man (2001) Feb 16, 2001 · English · Comedy $146.2K worldwide
    Feb 16, 2001 US and Canada: $146.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $146.2K
  27. 177 Hi, Dharma! (2001) movie poster
    Hi, Dharma! (2001) Nov 9, 2001 · Korean · Comedy, Action $127.3K worldwide
    Nov 9, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $127.3K
  28. 178 Little Otik (2001) movie poster
    Little Otik (2001) Dec 19, 2001 · Czech · Drama, Thriller, Fantasy $125.7K worldwide
    Dec 19, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $125.7K
  29. 179 Thomas in Love (2001) movie poster
    Thomas in Love (2001) Aug 3, 2001 · French · Sci-Fi, Drama, Comedy $111.5K worldwide
    Aug 3, 2001 US and Canada: $44.3K Rest of the world: $67.3K Worldwide: $111.5K
  30. 180 Unfair Competition (2001) movie poster
    Unfair Competition (2001) Feb 23, 2001 · Italian · Drama, Comedy $99.4K worldwide
    Feb 23, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $99.4K
  31. 181 My Boss, My Hero (2001) movie poster
    My Boss, My Hero (2001) Dec 14, 2001 · Korean · Crime, Comedy, Action $99.1K worldwide
    Dec 14, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $99.1K
  32. 182 Everybody's Famous! (2001) movie poster
    Everybody's Famous! (2001) Jul 6, 2001 · Dutch · Drama, Comedy, Music $97.4K worldwide
    Jul 6, 2001 US and Canada: $81.7K Rest of the world: $15.6K Worldwide: $97.4K
  33. 183 Speaking of Sex (2001) movie poster
    Speaking of Sex (2001) Oct 18, 2001 · English · Romance, Comedy $94.7K worldwide
    Oct 18, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $94.7K
  34. 184 Haiku Tunnel (2001) movie poster
    Haiku Tunnel (2001) Sep 14, 2001 · English · Comedy $92.7K worldwide
    Sep 14, 2001 US and Canada: $92.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $92.7K
  35. 185 Shake It All About (2001) movie poster
    Shake It All About (2001) Nov 16, 2001 · Danish · Drama, Comedy $84.2K worldwide
    Nov 16, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $84.2K
  36. 186 Our Tropical Island (2001) movie poster
    Our Tropical Island (2001) Oct 12, 2001 · Italian · Comedy $82.2K worldwide
    Oct 12, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $82.2K
  37. 187 Arthur’s Dyke (2001) movie poster
    Arthur’s Dyke (2001) Oct 19, 2001 · English · Comedy, Drama $76.1K worldwide
    Oct 19, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $76.1K
  38. 188 The Wild Bees (2001) movie poster
    The Wild Bees (2001) Nov 8, 2001 · Czech · Drama, Comedy $75.6K worldwide
    Nov 8, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $75.6K
  39. 189 Double Whammy (2001) movie poster
    Double Whammy (2001) Jan 20, 2001 · English · Drama, Crime, Comedy $74.9K worldwide
    Jan 20, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $74.9K
  40. 190 Ten Days Without Love (2001) movie poster
    Ten Days Without Love (2001) Feb 2, 2001 · Spanish · Comedy, Romance, Drama $69.6K worldwide
    Feb 2, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $69.6K
  41. 191 Expulsion from Paradise (2001) movie poster
    Expulsion from Paradise (2001) Apr 19, 2001 · Czech · Comedy, Drama $65.6K worldwide
    Apr 19, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $65.6K
  42. 192 Strass (2001) movie poster
    Strass (2001) Nov 8, 2001 · French · Comedy, Drama $54.3K worldwide
    Nov 8, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $54.3K
  43. 193 Guns & Talks (2001) movie poster
    Guns & Talks (2001) Oct 12, 2001 · Korean · Comedy, Action, Drama $54.2K worldwide
    Oct 12, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $54.2K
  44. 194 Waiting (2001) movie poster
    Waiting (2001) Jul 13, 2001 · English · Comedy $53K worldwide
    Jul 13, 2001 US and Canada: $7.4K Rest of the world: $45.6K Worldwide: $53K
  45. 195 Merry-Go-Round (2001) movie poster
    Merry-Go-Round (2001) Sep 27, 2001 · Cantonese · Comedy $50.7K worldwide
    Sep 27, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $50.7K
  46. 196 A Gambler’s Story (2001) movie poster
    A Gambler’s Story (2001) Oct 11, 2001 · Cantonese · Comedy, Drama $49.8K worldwide
    Oct 11, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $49.8K
  47. 197 Barking Dogs Never Bite (2001) movie poster
    Barking Dogs Never Bite (2001) May 27, 2001 · Korean · Comedy $45.9K worldwide
    May 27, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $45.9K
  48. 198 Ellie Parker (2001) movie poster
    Ellie Parker (2001) Jan 19, 2001 · English · Comedy $45.7K worldwide
    Jan 19, 2001 US and Canada: $34.4K Rest of the world: $11.3K Worldwide: $45.7K
  49. 199 Hollywood Hong Kong (2001) movie poster
    Hollywood Hong Kong (2001) Sep 2, 2001 · Cantonese · Drama, Comedy $42.2K worldwide
    Sep 2, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $42.2K
  50. 200 The Iron Ladies (2001) movie poster
    The Iron Ladies (2001) Sep 7, 2001 · Thai · Comedy $41.4K worldwide
    Sep 7, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $41.4K
Archive

Comedy Box Office Year by Year

Every year from 1921 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2019 leads with $16.1B, led by The Lion King (2019).

2020s 7 years · $40.8B
2010s 10 years · $118B
2000s 10 years · $79.4B
1990s 10 years · $33.7B
1980s 10 years · $17.5B
1970s 10 years · $3.2B
1960s 10 years · $554.7M
1950s 10 years · $162M
1940s 10 years · $188M
1930s 10 years · $31.5M
1920s 7 years · $132.6K