#1 of 29 #1 comedy movie of November 2009
2009 · Adventure, Sci-Fi
$105.6M worldwide · 24% of the chart's total
$42.2M US & Canada · 40% $63.5M elsewhere · 60%
Comedy box office · November 2009
Comedy Box Office, November 2009: Top-Grossing Releases
Planet 51 (2009) is the highest-grossing comedy movie released in November 2009, with $105.6M worldwide, ahead of Old Dogs (2009) at $96.8M and The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009) at $69.1M. 29 comedy films released in November 2009 report a worldwide gross, $443.2M in all, 33% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is level with October 2009, whose releases took $441.6M. By language, English leads with $338.2M across 9 comedy releases.
- November 2009 releases with a gross
- 29
- combined worldwide
- $443.2M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs October 2009
- ±0%
#1 of 29 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Comedy Hits of November 2009?
Planet 51 (2009) leads with $105.6M, 24% of the total. The top 5 together took $349.7M, 79% 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 November 2009, 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 November 2009.
- 1 Nov 20, 2009 US and Canada: $42.2M Rest of the world: $63.5M Worldwide: $105.6M
- 2 Nov 25, 2009 US and Canada: $49.5M Rest of the world: $47.3M Worldwide: $96.8M
- 3 Nov 6, 2009 US and Canada: $32.4M Rest of the world: $36.7M Worldwide: $69.1M
- 4 Nov 13, 2009 US and Canada: $21M Rest of the world: $37.1M Worldwide: $58.1M
- 5 Nov 27, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $20.1M
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Nov 25, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $14.8M - 7
Nov 14, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $14.1M - 8
Nov 6, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $12.4M - 9
Nov 27, 2009 US and Canada: $945K Rest of the world: $10M Worldwide: $10.9M - 10
Nov 27, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.5M - 11
Nov 11, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.4M - 12
Nov 27, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.3M - 13
Nov 3, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.5M - 14
Nov 13, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.6M - 15
Nov 20, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.2M - 16
Nov 27, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.8M - 17
Nov 13, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.3M - 18
Nov 6, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.1M - 19
Nov 18, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $879.8K - 20
Nov 19, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $848.3K - 21
Nov 26, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $708.4K - 22
Nov 12, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $425.1K - 23
The Relation of Face, Heart and Love (2009)Nov 4, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $336.9K
Nov 4, 2009 · Korean · Romance, Comedy $336.9K worldwide - 24
Nov 20, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $185.1K - 25
Nov 7, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $145.3K - 26
Nov 27, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $81K - 27
Nov 13, 2009 US and Canada: $18K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $18K - 28
Nov 20, 2009 US and Canada: $17.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $17.9K - 29
Nov 6, 2009 US and Canada: $16.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $16.4K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in November 2009?
Of the top 10, Old Dogs (2009) earned the biggest share at home (51% in the US & Canada), while De Dana Dan (2009) made 91% of its gross abroad. Across all 29 films, $146.1M (33%) came from the US & Canada. 5 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Planet 51 (2009) $105.6M $42.2M US & Canada · 40% $63.5M elsewhere · 60%
- 2 Old Dogs (2009) $96.8M $49.5M US & Canada · 51% $47.3M elsewhere · 49%
- 3 The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009) $69.1M $32.4M US & Canada · 47% $36.7M elsewhere · 53%
- 4 Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) $58.1M $21M US & Canada · 36% $37.1M elsewhere · 64%
- 5 Cado dalle nubi (2009) $20.1M No US & Canada figure reported
- 6 The Villain (2009) $14.8M No US & Canada figure reported
- 7 No More Cry (2009) $14.1M No US & Canada figure reported
- 8 Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani (2009) $12.4M No US & Canada figure reported
- 9 De Dana Dan (2009) $10.9M $945K US & Canada · 9% $10M elsewhere · 91%
- 10 Nativity! (2009) $8.5M No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands
How Many November 2009 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
1 of 29 films crossed $100M and took $105.6M between them, 24% of the total. 20 films, 69% of the list, earned under $10M.
24% 67% 9%
- $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 $105.6M · 24% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 8 films, 28% of the list $296.3M · 67% of the gross
- Under $10M 20 films, 69% of the list $41.3M · 9% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of November 2009 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 48 (Nov 22–28) took $160.9M, led by Old Dogs (2009). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 45 Wk 45 Nov 1–7 The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009) $87.7M The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009)
- Week 46 Wk 46 Nov 8–14 Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) $84.9M Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)
- Week 47 Wk 47 Nov 15–21 Planet 51 (2009) $109.7M Planet 51 (2009)
- Week 48 Wk 48 Nov 22–28 Old Dogs (2009) $160.9M Old Dogs (2009)
- Week 49 Wk 49 Nov 29–Dec 5 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does November 2009 Compare With November in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, November 2008 earned the most: $1.3B from 39 films, led by Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008). November 2009 took $443.2M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2000 11 films | 11 | $957.9M | – | How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) $347.2M |
| November 2001 21 films · +4% | 21 | $997.7M | +4% | Monsters, Inc. (2001) $579.8M |
| November 2002 18 films · −66% | 18 | $343.2M | −66% | The Santa Clause 2 (2002) $172.9M |
| November 2003 24 films · +199% | 24 | $1B | +199% | Love Actually (2003) $250.8M |
| November 2004 22 films · −33% | 22 | $683.7M | −33% | Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004) $265.1M |
| November 2005 25 films · −9% | 25 | $625.2M | −9% | Chicken Little (2005) $314.4M |
| November 2006 41 films · +67% | 41 | $1B | +67% | Happy Feet (2006) $384.3M |
| November 2007 39 films · −1% | 39 | $1B | −1% | Enchanted (2007) $340.5M |
| November 2008 39 films · +22% | 39 | $1.3B | +22% | Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008) $603.9M |
| November 2009 29 films · −65% | 29 | $443.2M | −65% | Planet 51 (2009) $105.6M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Comedy Movies Speak in November 2009?
English-language comedy films took $338.2M across 9 films, 76% of the total, ahead of Hindi-language comedy films ($23.4M) and Italian-language comedy films ($20.1M).
November 2009 Comedy Box Office by Language
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English $338.2M9 films · #1 Planet 51 (2009) -
Hindi $23.4M2 films · #1 Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani (2009) -
Italian $20.1M1 film · #1 Cado dalle nubi (2009) -
French $19.3M2 films · #1 The Villain (2009) -
Japanese $14.2M2 films · #1 No More Cry (2009) -
Turkish $12.1M4 films · #1 Jolly Life (2009) - Korean $8.7M2 films · #1 Fortune Salon (2009)
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Danish $2.6M1 film · #1 The Christmas Party (2009) -
Spanish $1.3M1 film · #1 The Man Next Door (2009) -
Swedish $1.1M1 film · #1 So Different (2009)
Archive
Comedy Box Office in 2009, Month by Month
The months of 2009 with their totals: July leads with $1.8B, led by Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009).
- January $543.5M #1 Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009)
- February $596.7M #1 He's Just Not That Into You (2009)
- March $571M #1 Monsters vs Aliens (2009)
- April $431.1M #1 Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009)
- May $1.4B #1 Up (2009)
- June $1.1B #1 The Hangover (2009)
- July $1.8B #1 Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009)
- August $310.8M #1 Julie & Julia (2009)
- September $700M #1 Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009)
- October $441.6M #1 Couples Retreat (2009)
- November $443.2M #1 Planet 51 (2009)
- December $902.2M #1 Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009)
FAQ
Comedy Box Office November 2009: 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 November 2009?
Planet 51 (2009) leads with $105.6M worldwide, $42.2M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Old Dogs (2009) at $96.8M and The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009) at $69.1M.
How much did comedy movies released in November 2009 earn?
29 comedy films released in November 2009 report a worldwide gross, $443.2M in all, or $15.3M per film on average. October 2009 releases took $441.6M.
How many comedy movies released in November 2009 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Planet 51 (2009) with $105.6M.
How is the November 2009 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 November 2009. 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 November 2009 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.