#1 of 29 #1 comedy movie of January 2004
2004 · Comedy, Romance
$178.3M worldwide · 49% of the chart's total
$88.1M US & Canada · 49% $90.2M elsewhere · 51%
Comedy box office · January 2004
Comedy Box Office, January 2004: Top-Grossing Releases
Along Came Polly (2004) is the highest-grossing comedy movie released in January 2004, with $178.3M worldwide, ahead of You Got Served (2004) at $50.6M and Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! (2004) at $21.5M. 29 comedy films released in January 2004 report a worldwide gross, $360.6M in all, 56% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 52% on December 2003, whose releases took $756.7M. By language, English leads with $310.1M across 14 comedy releases.
- January 2004 releases with a gross
- 29
- combined worldwide
- $360.6M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs December 2003
- −52%
#1 of 29 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Comedy Hits of January 2004?
Along Came Polly (2004) leads with $178.3M, 49% of the total. The top 5 together took $282.8M, 78% of what all 29 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 Comedy Release of January 2004, 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 January 2004.
- 1 Jan 16, 2004 US and Canada: $88.1M Rest of the world: $90.2M Worldwide: $178.3M
- 2 Jan 30, 2004 US and Canada: $40.4M Rest of the world: $10.2M Worldwide: $50.6M
- 3 Jan 23, 2004 US and Canada: $17.1M Rest of the world: $4.4M Worldwide: $21.5M
- 4 Jan 9, 2004 US and Canada: $17.7M Rest of the world: $821.1K Worldwide: $18.5M
- 5 Jan 23, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $14M
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Jan 28, 2004 US and Canada: $54.4K Rest of the world: $13.3M Worldwide: $13.3M - 7
Jan 9, 2004 US and Canada: $12.2M Rest of the world: $117.7K Worldwide: $12.3M - 8
Jan 30, 2004 US and Canada: $10.4M Rest of the world: $507.3K Worldwide: $10.9M - 9
Jan 16, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.4M - 10
Jan 30, 2004 US and Canada: $6.5M Rest of the world: $319.1K Worldwide: $6.8M - 11
Jan 16, 2004 US and Canada: $6.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $6.5M - 12
Jan 13, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.8M - 13
2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.5M - 14
Jan 9, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.3M - 15
Jan 15, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.6M - 16
Jan 29, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.8M - 17
Jan 30, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.4M - 18
Jan 16, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M - 19
Jan 30, 2004 US and Canada: $834.7K Rest of the world: $30.3K Worldwide: $865K - 20
Jan 16, 2004 US and Canada: $367.1K Rest of the world: $238.5K Worldwide: $605.6K - 21
Jan 27, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $521.7K - 22
2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $270.1K - 23
Jan 9, 2004 US and Canada: $203.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $203.9K - 24
Jan 30, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $195.2K - 25
Jan 27, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $46.4K - 26
2004 US and Canada: $29.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $29.9K - 27
Jan 19, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.3K - 28
Jan 29, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.1K - 29
Jan 30, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in January 2004?
Of the top 10, Chasing Liberty (2004) earned the biggest share at home (99% in the US & Canada), while RRRrrrr!!! (2004) made 100% of its gross abroad. Across all 29 films, $200.3M (56%) came from the US & Canada. 2 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Along Came Polly (2004) $178.3M $88.1M US & Canada · 49% $90.2M elsewhere · 51%
- 2 You Got Served (2004) $50.6M $40.4M US & Canada · 80% $10.2M elsewhere · 20%
- 3 Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! (2004) $21.5M $17.1M US & Canada · 79% $4.4M elsewhere · 21%
- 4 My Baby's Daddy (2004) $18.5M $17.7M US & Canada · 96% $821.1K elsewhere · 4%
- 5 Vizontele Tuuba (2004) $14M No US & Canada figure reported
- 6 RRRrrrr!!! (2004) $13.3M $54.4K US & Canada · <1% $13.3M elsewhere · 100%
- 7 Chasing Liberty (2004) $12.3M $12.2M US & Canada · 99% $117.7K elsewhere · <1%
- 8 The Perfect Score (2004) $10.9M $10.4M US & Canada · 95% $507.3K elsewhere · 5%
- 9 Wacky Class Welcome (2004) $7.4M No US & Canada figure reported
- 10 The Big Bounce (2004) $6.8M $6.5M US & Canada · 95% $319.1K elsewhere · 5%
Gross bands
How Many January 2004 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
1 of 29 films crossed $100M and took $178.3M between them, 49% of the total. 21 films, 72% of the list, earned under $10M.
49% 39% 11%
- $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 1 film, 3% of the list $178.3M · 49% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 7 films, 24% of the list $141.1M · 39% of the gross
- Under $10M 21 films, 72% of the list $41.2M · 11% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of January 2004 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 3 (Jan 11–17) took $200.5M, led by Along Came Polly (2004). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 1 Wk 1 Jan 1–3 Oh Schuks… I’m Gatvol (2004) $3.8M Oh Schuks… I’m Gatvol (2004)
- Week 2 Wk 2 Jan 4–10 My Baby's Daddy (2004) $34.3M My Baby's Daddy (2004)
- Week 3 Wk 3 Jan 11–17 Along Came Polly (2004) $200.5M Along Came Polly (2004)
- Week 4 Wk 4 Jan 18–24 Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! (2004) $35.5M Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! (2004)
- Week 5 Wk 5 Jan 25–31 You Got Served (2004) $86.5M You Got Served (2004)
Earlier years
How Does January 2004 Compare With January in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, January 2003 earned the most: $386.9M from 22 films, led by Just Married (2003). January 2004 took $360.6M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1995 9 films | 9 | $76.6M | – | Nobody's Fool (1995) $39.5M |
| January 1996 7 films · −26% | 7 | $57M | −26% | Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (1996) $20.9M |
| January 1997 9 films · +61% | 9 | $91.9M | +61% | Beverly Hills Ninja (1997) $31.5M |
| January 1998 6 films · −46% | 6 | $49.7M | −46% | Spice World (1998) $29.4M |
| January 1999 7 films · +225% | 7 | $161.6M | +225% | She's All That (1999) $103.2M |
| January 2000 12 films · +109% | 12 | $338.1M | +109% | The Tony Blair Witch Project (2000) $248.6M |
| January 2001 12 films · −56% | 12 | $147.6M | −56% | The Wedding Planner (2001) $94.7M |
| January 2002 13 films · +113% | 13 | $314.9M | +113% | Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (2002) $131.1M |
| January 2003 22 films · +23% | 22 | $386.9M | +23% | Just Married (2003) $101.6M |
| January 2004 29 films · −7% | 29 | $360.6M | −7% | Along Came Polly (2004) $178.3M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Comedy Movies Speak in January 2004?
English-language comedy films took $310.1M across 14 films, 86% of the total, ahead of Turkish-language comedy films ($24.6M) and French-language comedy films ($13.3M).
January 2004 Comedy Box Office by Language
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English $310.1M14 films · #1 Along Came Polly (2004) -
Turkish $24.6M3 films · #1 Vizontele Tuuba (2004) -
French $13.3M1 film · #1 RRRrrrr!!! (2004) -
Spanish $3.9M2 films · #1 Say I Do (2004) -
Italian $2.7M2 films · #1 Christmas Rematch (2004) -
Cantonese $2.6M1 film · #1 Magic Kitchen (2004) -
German $1.8M1 film · #1 Samba in Mettmann (2004) -
Japanese $605.6K1 film · #1 Tokyo Godfathers (2004) -
Arabic $521.7K1 film · #1 The Student Cop (2004) -
Norwegian $270.1K1 film · #1 My Jealous Barber (2004)
Archive
Comedy Box Office in 2004, Month by Month
The months of 2004 with their totals: May leads with $1.1B, led by Shrek 2 (2004).
- January $360.6M #1 Along Came Polly (2004)
- February $511.4M #1 50 First Dates (2004)
- March $486M #1 Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004)
- April $657.2M #1 Mean Girls (2004)
- May $1.1B #1 Shrek 2 (2004)
- June $999.7M #1 The Terminal (2004)
- July $344.5M #1 Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
- August $273.8M #1 The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004)
- September $208.2M #1 Wimbledon (2004)
- October $864M #1 Shark Tale (2004)
- November $683.7M #1 Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004)
- December $969.8M #1 Meet the Fockers (2004)
FAQ
Comedy Box Office January 2004: 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 29 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing comedy movie in January 2004?
Along Came Polly (2004) leads with $178.3M worldwide, $88.1M of it in the US & Canada. Next come You Got Served (2004) at $50.6M and Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! (2004) at $21.5M.
How much did comedy movies released in January 2004 earn?
29 comedy films released in January 2004 report a worldwide gross, $360.6M in all, or $12.4M per film on average. December 2003 releases took $756.7M.
How many comedy movies released in January 2004 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Along Came Polly (2004) with $178.3M.
How is the January 2004 comedy 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 January 2004. 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 January 2004 comedy 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.