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Comedy Box Office, August 2005: Top-Grossing Releases

The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005) is the highest-grossing comedy movie released in August 2005, with $177.4M worldwide, ahead of The Dukes of Hazzard (2005) at $111.1M and The Brothers Grimm (2005) at $105.3M. 27 comedy films released in August 2005 report a worldwide gross, $647.8M in all, 45% of it from the US & Canada. 3 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 34% on July 2005, whose releases took $986.6M. By language, English leads with $555.7M across 15 comedy releases.

August 2005 releases with a gross
27
combined worldwide
$647.8M
films crossed $100M
3
vs July 2005
−34%
The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005) movie poster #1 of 27
#1 comedy movie of August 2005

The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005)

2005 · Comedy, Romance

$177.4M worldwide · 27% of the chart's total

$109.4M US & Canada · 62% $67.9M elsewhere · 38%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Comedy Hits of August 2005?

The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005) leads with $177.4M, 27% of the total. The top 5 together took $502.8M, 78% of what all 27 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005) movie poster Number 1
    $177.4M The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005)
    $109.4M US & Canada · 62% $67.9M elsewhere · 38%
  2. The Dukes of Hazzard (2005) movie poster Number 2
    $111.1M The Dukes of Hazzard (2005)
    $80.3M US & Canada · 72% $30.8M elsewhere · 28%
  3. The Brothers Grimm (2005) movie poster Number 3
    $105.3M The Brothers Grimm (2005)
    $37.9M US & Canada · 36% $67.4M elsewhere · 64%
  4. Valiant (2005) movie poster Number 4
    $61.7M Valiant (2005)
    $19.5M US & Canada · 32% $42.3M elsewhere · 68%
  5. Broken Flowers (2005) movie poster Number 5
    $47.3M Broken Flowers (2005)
    $13.7M US & Canada · 29% $33.6M elsewhere · 71%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Comedy Release of August 2005, 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 August 2005.

  1. 1 The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005) movie poster
    The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005) Aug 19, 2005 · English · Comedy, Romance $177.4M worldwide
    Aug 19, 2005 US and Canada: $109.4M Rest of the world: $67.9M Worldwide: $177.4M
  2. 2 The Dukes of Hazzard (2005) movie poster
    The Dukes of Hazzard (2005) Aug 5, 2005 · English · Action, Adventure, Comedy $111.1M worldwide
    Aug 5, 2005 US and Canada: $80.3M Rest of the world: $30.8M Worldwide: $111.1M
  3. 3 The Brothers Grimm (2005) movie poster
    The Brothers Grimm (2005) Aug 26, 2005 · English · Adventure, Thriller, Fantasy $105.3M worldwide
    Aug 26, 2005 US and Canada: $37.9M Rest of the world: $67.4M Worldwide: $105.3M
  4. 4 Valiant (2005) movie poster
    Valiant (2005) Aug 19, 2005 · English · Adventure, Comedy, War $61.7M worldwide
    Aug 19, 2005 US and Canada: $19.5M Rest of the world: $42.3M Worldwide: $61.7M
  5. 5 Broken Flowers (2005) movie poster
    Broken Flowers (2005) Aug 5, 2005 · English · Drama, Mystery, Comedy $47.3M worldwide
    Aug 5, 2005 US and Canada: $13.7M Rest of the world: $33.6M Worldwide: $47.3M
  6. 6 Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo (2005) movie poster
    Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo (2005) Aug 12, 2005 · English · Comedy $45.1M worldwide
    Aug 12, 2005 US and Canada: $22.4M Rest of the world: $22.7M Worldwide: $45.1M
  7. 7 The Suspect: Muroi Shinji (2005) movie poster
    The Suspect: Muroi Shinji (2005) Aug 27, 2005 · Japanese · Crime, Comedy $32.1M worldwide
    Aug 27, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $32.1M
  8. 8 Welcome to Dongmakgol (2005) movie poster
    Welcome to Dongmakgol (2005) Aug 4, 2005 · Korean · Comedy, War, Drama $32.1M worldwide
    Aug 4, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $32.1M
  9. 9 Murder, Take One (2005) movie poster
    Murder, Take One (2005) Aug 11, 2005 · Korean · Comedy, Crime $14.9M worldwide
    Aug 11, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $14.9M
  10. 10 Lee Dae-ro Can’t Die (2005) movie poster
    Lee Dae-ro Can’t Die (2005) Aug 18, 2005 · Korean · Action, Comedy $4.7M worldwide
    Aug 18, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.7M
  11. 11 Junebug (2005) movie poster
    Junebug (2005) Aug 3, 2005 · English · Drama, Comedy $3.4M worldwide
    Aug 3, 2005 US and Canada: $2.7M Rest of the world: $720.5K Worldwide: $3.4M
  12. 12 Saint Ralph (2005) movie poster
    Saint Ralph (2005) Aug 5, 2005 · English · Drama, Sport, Comedy $1.9M worldwide
    Aug 5, 2005 US and Canada: $489.4K Rest of the world: $1.4M Worldwide: $1.9M
  13. 13 Ninette (2005) movie poster
    Ninette (2005) Aug 12, 2005 · Spanish · Comedy $1.8M worldwide
    Aug 12, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.8M
  14. 14 Drink-Drank-Drunk (2005) movie poster
    Drink-Drank-Drunk (2005) Aug 18, 2005 · Cantonese · Comedy, Romance $1.5M worldwide
    Aug 18, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.5M
  15. 15 Tommys Inferno (2005) movie poster
    Tommys Inferno (2005) Aug 19, 2005 · Norwegian · Drama, Comedy $1.4M worldwide
    Aug 19, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.4M
  16. 16 La cloche a sonné (2005) movie poster
    La cloche a sonné (2005) Aug 17, 2005 · French · Comedy $1.2M worldwide
    Aug 17, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M
  17. 17 No Entry (2005) movie poster
    No Entry (2005) Aug 26, 2005 · Hindi · Romance, Comedy $1.2M worldwide
    Aug 26, 2005 US and Canada: $678K Rest of the world: $519.5K Worldwide: $1.2M
  18. 18 Undiscovered (2005) movie poster
    Undiscovered (2005) Aug 26, 2005 · English · Comedy, Romance, Music $1.1M worldwide
    Aug 26, 2005 US and Canada: $1.1M Rest of the world: $13.5K Worldwide: $1.1M
  19. 19 Zim and Co (2005) movie poster
    Zim and Co (2005) Aug 17, 2005 · French · Comedy $552.3K worldwide
    Aug 17, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $552.3K
  20. 20 Pretty Persuasion (2005) movie poster
    Pretty Persuasion (2005) Aug 12, 2005 · English · Drama, Comedy $537.1K worldwide
    Aug 12, 2005 US and Canada: $305.8K Rest of the world: $231.3K Worldwide: $537.1K
  21. 21 Shaadi No. 1 (2005) movie poster
    Shaadi No. 1 (2005) Aug 22, 2005 · Hindi · Comedy $502.4K worldwide
    Aug 22, 2005 US and Canada: $336.8K Rest of the world: $165.6K Worldwide: $502.4K
  22. 22 The Chumscrubber (2005) movie poster
    The Chumscrubber (2005) Aug 5, 2005 · English · Drama, Comedy $351.4K worldwide
    Aug 5, 2005 US and Canada: $52.6K Rest of the world: $298.8K Worldwide: $351.4K
  23. 23 The Baxter (2005) movie poster
    The Baxter (2005) Aug 26, 2005 · English · Drama, Comedy, Romance $181.9K worldwide
    Aug 26, 2005 US and Canada: $181.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $181.9K
  24. 24 Dirty Deeds (2005) movie poster
    Dirty Deeds (2005) Aug 26, 2005 · English · Comedy $146.5K worldwide
    Aug 26, 2005 US and Canada: $146.5K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $146.5K
  25. 25 Boy Eats Girl (2005) movie poster
    Boy Eats Girl (2005) Aug 2, 2005 · English · Comedy, Horror $130.1K worldwide
    Aug 2, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $130.1K
  26. 26 Formula 17 (2005) movie poster
    Formula 17 (2005) Aug 26, 2005 · Chinese · Comedy, Romance $48.3K worldwide
    Aug 26, 2005 US and Canada: $15.4K Rest of the world: $32.8K Worldwide: $48.3K
  27. 27 Bailey’s Billion$ (2005) movie poster
    Bailey’s Billion$ (2005) Aug 5, 2005 · English · Family, Comedy $45K worldwide
    Aug 5, 2005 US and Canada: $45K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $45K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in August 2005?

Of the top 10, The Dukes of Hazzard (2005) earned the biggest share at home (72% in the US & Canada), while Broken Flowers (2005) made 71% of its gross abroad. Across all 27 films, $289.3M (45%) came from the US & Canada. 4 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005) $177.4M
    $109.4M US & Canada · 62% $67.9M elsewhere · 38%
  2. 2 The Dukes of Hazzard (2005) $111.1M
    $80.3M US & Canada · 72% $30.8M elsewhere · 28%
  3. 3 The Brothers Grimm (2005) $105.3M
    $37.9M US & Canada · 36% $67.4M elsewhere · 64%
  4. 4 Valiant (2005) $61.7M
    $19.5M US & Canada · 32% $42.3M elsewhere · 68%
  5. 5 Broken Flowers (2005) $47.3M
    $13.7M US & Canada · 29% $33.6M elsewhere · 71%
  6. 6 Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo (2005) $45.1M
    $22.4M US & Canada · 50% $22.7M elsewhere · 50%
  7. 7 The Suspect: Muroi Shinji (2005) $32.1M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  8. 8 Welcome to Dongmakgol (2005) $32.1M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  9. 9 Murder, Take One (2005) $14.9M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  10. 10 Lee Dae-ro Can’t Die (2005) $4.7M
    No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands

How Many August 2005 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

3 of 27 films crossed $100M and took $393.8M between them, 61% of the total. 18 films, 67% 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 3 films, 11% of the list $393.8M · 61% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 6 films, 22% of the list $233.3M · 36% of the gross
  • Under $10M 18 films, 67% of the list $20.7M · 3% of the gross
By release week

Which Week of August 2005 Had the Biggest Releases?

Films released in week 34 (Aug 14–20) took $248.5M, led by The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.

  1. Week 32 Wk 32 Jul 31–Aug 6 The Dukes of Hazzard (2005) $196.3M The Dukes of Hazzard (2005)
  2. Week 33 Wk 33 Aug 7–13 Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo (2005) $62.4M Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo (2005)
  3. Week 34 Wk 34 Aug 14–20 The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005) $248.5M The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005)
  4. Week 35 Wk 35 Aug 21–27 The Brothers Grimm (2005) $140.6M The Brothers Grimm (2005)
  5. Week 36 Wk 36 Aug 28–Sep 3 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years

How Does August 2005 Compare With August in Earlier Years?

Of these 10 years, August 2001 earned the most: $1B from 22 films, led by Rush Hour 2 (2001). August 2005 took $647.8M.

Month Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
August 1996 14 films 14 $241M – Jack (1996) $58.6M
August 1997 12 films · +55% 12 $373.7M +55% The Full Monty (1997) $257.9M
August 1998 8 films · −90% 8 $39M −90% Dead Man on Campus (1998) $15.1M
August 1999 15 films · +493% 15 $231.3M +493% Bowfinger (1999) $98.6M
August 2000 16 films · +48% 16 $343.1M +48% Coyote Ugly (2000) $113.9M
August 2001 22 films · +194% 22 $1B +194% Rush Hour 2 (2001) $347.3M
August 2002 27 films · −72% 27 $277.8M −72% Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams (2002) $119.7M
August 2003 35 films · +103% 35 $563.1M +103% American Wedding (2003) $232.7M
August 2004 29 films · −51% 29 $273.8M −51% The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004) $134.7M
August 2005 27 films · +137% 27 $647.8M +137% The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005) $177.4M
By language

Which Languages Do the Biggest Comedy Movies Speak in August 2005?

English-language comedy films took $555.7M across 15 films, 86% of the total, ahead of Korean-language comedy films ($51.7M) and Japanese-language comedy films ($32.1M).

August 2005 Comedy Box Office by Language

  1. English $555.7M
    15 films · #1 The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005)
  2. Korean $51.7M
    3 films · #1 Welcome to Dongmakgol (2005)
  3. Japanese $32.1M
    1 film · #1 The Suspect: Muroi Shinji (2005)
  4. Spanish $1.8M
    1 film · #1 Ninette (2005)
  5. French $1.8M
    2 films · #1 La cloche a sonné (2005)
  6. Hindi $1.7M
    2 films · #1 No Entry (2005)
  7. Cantonese $1.5M
    1 film · #1 Drink-Drank-Drunk (2005)
  8. Norwegian $1.4M
    1 film · #1 Tommys Inferno (2005)
  9. Chinese $48.3K
    1 film · #1 Formula 17 (2005)
Archive

Comedy Box Office in 2005, Month by Month

The months of 2005 with their totals: July leads with $986.6M, led by Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005).

FAQ

Comedy Box Office August 2005: 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 27 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing comedy movie in August 2005?

The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005) leads with $177.4M worldwide, $109.4M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Dukes of Hazzard (2005) at $111.1M and The Brothers Grimm (2005) at $105.3M.

How much did comedy movies released in August 2005 earn?

27 comedy films released in August 2005 report a worldwide gross, $647.8M in all, or $24M per film on average. July 2005 releases took $986.6M.

How many comedy movies released in August 2005 made $1 billion?

None. 3 films crossed $100 million, led by The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005) with $177.4M.

How much of the August 2005 Comedy box office came from the US and Canada?

$289.3M of the $647.8M total, or 45%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 10 films of the 27 report no domestic figure.

How is the August 2005 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 August 2005. 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 August 2005 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.