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Drama box office · December 2001

Drama Box Office, December 2001: Top-Grossing Releases

A Beautiful Mind (2001) is the highest-grossing drama movie released in December 2001, with $316.8M worldwide, ahead of Black Hawk Down (2001) at $173M and I Am Sam (2001) at $97.8M. 32 drama films released in December 2001 report a worldwide gross, $1B in all, 56% of it from the US & Canada. 2 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is 3.2 times the total of November 2001, whose releases took $320.7M. By language, English leads with $930M across 20 drama releases.

December 2001 releases with a gross
32
combined worldwide
$1B
films crossed $100M
2
vs November 2001
×3.2
A Beautiful Mind (2001) movie poster #1 of 32
#1 drama movie of December 2001

A Beautiful Mind (2001)

2001 · Biography, Drama

$316.8M worldwide · 31% of the chart's total

$170.7M US & Canada · 54% $146M elsewhere · 46%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Drama Hits of December 2001?

A Beautiful Mind (2001) leads with $316.8M, 31% of the total. The top 5 together took $763.2M, 74% of what all 32 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. A Beautiful Mind (2001) movie poster Number 1
    $316.8M A Beautiful Mind (2001)
    $170.7M US & Canada · 54% $146M elsewhere · 46%
  2. Black Hawk Down (2001) movie poster Number 2
    $173M Black Hawk Down (2001)
    $108.6M US & Canada · 63% $64.4M elsewhere · 37%
  3. I Am Sam (2001) movie poster Number 3
    $97.8M I Am Sam (2001)
    $40.3M US & Canada · 41% $57.5M elsewhere · 59%
  4. Ali (2001) movie poster Number 4
    $87.8M Ali (2001)
    $58.2M US & Canada · 66% $29.6M elsewhere · 34%
  5. Gosford Park (2001) movie poster Number 5
    $87.8M Gosford Park (2001)
    $41.3M US & Canada · 47% $46.4M elsewhere · 53%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Drama Release of December 2001, 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 December 2001.

  1. 1 A Beautiful Mind (2001) movie poster
    A Beautiful Mind (2001) Dec 21, 2001 · English · Biography, Drama $316.8M worldwide
    Dec 21, 2001 US and Canada: $170.7M Rest of the world: $146M Worldwide: $316.8M
  2. 2 Black Hawk Down (2001) movie poster
    Black Hawk Down (2001) Dec 28, 2001 · English · Action, Drama, War $173M worldwide
    Dec 28, 2001 US and Canada: $108.6M Rest of the world: $64.4M Worldwide: $173M
  3. 3 I Am Sam (2001) movie poster
    I Am Sam (2001) Dec 28, 2001 · English · Drama $97.8M worldwide
    Dec 28, 2001 US and Canada: $40.3M Rest of the world: $57.5M Worldwide: $97.8M
  4. 4 Ali (2001) movie poster
    Ali (2001) Dec 25, 2001 · Biography, Drama, Sport $87.8M worldwide
    Dec 25, 2001 US and Canada: $58.2M Rest of the world: $29.6M Worldwide: $87.8M
  5. 5 Gosford Park (2001) movie poster
    Gosford Park (2001) Dec 26, 2001 · English · Drama, Mystery, Comedy $87.8M worldwide
    Dec 26, 2001 US and Canada: $41.3M Rest of the world: $46.4M Worldwide: $87.8M
  6. 6 The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) movie poster
    The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) Dec 14, 2001 · English · Drama, Comedy $71.4M worldwide
    Dec 14, 2001 US and Canada: $52.4M Rest of the world: $19.1M Worldwide: $71.4M
  7. 7 Monster's Ball (2001) movie poster
    Monster's Ball (2001) Dec 26, 2001 · English · Drama, Romance $45M worldwide
    Dec 26, 2001 US and Canada: $31.3M Rest of the world: $13.7M Worldwide: $45M
  8. 8 The Majestic (2001) movie poster
    The Majestic (2001) Dec 21, 2001 · English · Drama, Romance $37.3M worldwide
    Dec 21, 2001 US and Canada: $27.8M Rest of the world: $9.5M Worldwide: $37.3M
  9. 9 The Shipping News (2001) movie poster
    The Shipping News (2001) Dec 25, 2001 · English · Drama, Romance $24.7M worldwide
    Dec 25, 2001 US and Canada: $11.4M Rest of the world: $13.3M Worldwide: $24.7M
  10. 10 Joe Somebody (2001) movie poster
    Joe Somebody (2001) Dec 19, 2001 · English · Drama, Comedy, Romance $24.5M worldwide
    Dec 19, 2001 US and Canada: $22.8M Rest of the world: $1.7M Worldwide: $24.5M
  11. 11 Iris (2001) movie poster
    Iris (2001) Dec 14, 2001 · English · Biography, Drama, Romance $16.2M worldwide
    Dec 14, 2001 US and Canada: $5.6M Rest of the world: $10.6M Worldwide: $16.2M
  12. 12 Lantana (2001) movie poster
    Lantana (2001) Dec 14, 2001 · English · Drama, Mystery, Thriller $15.7M worldwide
    Dec 14, 2001 US and Canada: $4.6M Rest of the world: $11.1M Worldwide: $15.7M
  13. 13 Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) movie poster
    Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) Dec 14, 2001 · Hindi · Comedy, Drama $11.3M worldwide
    Dec 14, 2001 US and Canada: $2.9M Rest of the world: $8.4M Worldwide: $11.3M
  14. 14 Last Orders (2001) movie poster
    Last Orders (2001) Dec 7, 2001 · English · Drama $6.9M worldwide
    Dec 7, 2001 US and Canada: $2.3M Rest of the world: $4.5M Worldwide: $6.9M
  15. 15 Charlotte Gray (2001) movie poster
    Charlotte Gray (2001) Dec 28, 2001 · English · Drama, Thriller, Romance $5.3M worldwide
    Dec 28, 2001 US and Canada: $741.4K Rest of the world: $4.6M Worldwide: $5.3M
  16. 16 No Man's Land (2001) movie poster
    No Man's Land (2001) Dec 7, 2001 · English · Drama, Comedy, War $4.9M worldwide
    Dec 7, 2001 US and Canada: $1M Rest of the world: $3.8M Worldwide: $4.9M
  17. 17 Dark Blue World (2001) movie poster
    Dark Blue World (2001) Dec 28, 2001 · Czech · Action, Drama, Romance $2.4M worldwide
    Dec 28, 2001 US and Canada: $258.8K Rest of the world: $2.1M Worldwide: $2.4M
  18. 18 My Life as McDull (2001) movie poster
    My Life as McDull (2001) Dec 15, 2001 · Cantonese · Drama, Animation, Comedy $1.8M worldwide
    Dec 15, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.8M
  19. 19 Me and Morrison (2001) movie poster
    Me and Morrison (2001) Dec 28, 2001 · Finnish · Romance, Drama, Crime $1.5M worldwide
    Dec 28, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.5M
  20. 20 The Business of Strangers (2001) movie poster
    The Business of Strangers (2001) Dec 7, 2001 · English · Drama, Thriller $1.3M worldwide
    Dec 7, 2001 US and Canada: $1M Rest of the world: $256.7K Worldwide: $1.3M
  21. 21 A Song for Martin (2001) movie poster
    A Song for Martin (2001) Dec 21, 2001 · Swedish · Drama, Romance, Music $900.6K worldwide
    Dec 21, 2001 US and Canada: $28K Rest of the world: $872.6K Worldwide: $900.6K
  22. 22 Behind the Sun (2001) movie poster
    Behind the Sun (2001) Dec 12, 2001 · English · Drama $805.8K worldwide
    Dec 12, 2001 US and Canada: $19.9K Rest of the world: $785.9K Worldwide: $805.8K
  23. 23 As Far As My Feet Will Carry Me (2001) movie poster
    As Far As My Feet Will Carry Me (2001) Dec 12, 2001 · German · War, Drama $804.6K worldwide
    Dec 12, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $804.6K
  24. 24 The White Sound (2001) movie poster
    The White Sound (2001) Dec 31, 2001 · German · Drama $640.2K worldwide
    Dec 31, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $640.2K
  25. 25 Piñero (2001) movie poster
    Piñero (2001) Dec 14, 2001 · English · Biography, Drama $275.2K worldwide
    Dec 14, 2001 US and Canada: $275.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $275.2K
  26. 26 Christmas Carol: The Movie (2001) movie poster
    Christmas Carol: The Movie (2001) Dec 7, 2001 · English · Family, Animation, Drama $266.5K worldwide
    Dec 7, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $266.5K
  27. 27 Baran (2001) movie poster
    Baran (2001) Dec 7, 2001 · Persian · Drama, Romance $167K worldwide
    Dec 7, 2001 US and Canada: $125.9K Rest of the world: $41.1K Worldwide: $167K
  28. 28 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. 29 Eban and Charley (2001) movie poster
    Eban and Charley (2001) Dec 7, 2001 · English · Drama, Romance $16.9K worldwide
    Dec 7, 2001 US and Canada: $16.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $16.9K
  30. 30 Peony Pavilion (2001) movie poster
    Peony Pavilion (2001) Dec 7, 2001 · Chinese · Romance, Drama $12.2K worldwide
    Dec 7, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $12.2K
  31. 31 Uprising (2001) movie poster
    Uprising (2001) Dec 7, 2001 · English · Drama, War $9.3K worldwide
    Dec 7, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.3K
  32. 32 Transistor Love Story (2001) movie poster
    Transistor Love Story (2001) Dec 28, 2001 · Thai · Romance, Music, Comedy $3.7K worldwide
    Dec 28, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.7K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in December 2001?

Of the top 10, Joe Somebody (2001) earned the biggest share at home (93% in the US & Canada), while I Am Sam (2001) made 59% of its gross abroad. Across all 32 films, $583.8M (56%) came from the US & Canada.

  1. 1 A Beautiful Mind (2001) $316.8M
    $170.7M US & Canada · 54% $146M elsewhere · 46%
  2. 2 Black Hawk Down (2001) $173M
    $108.6M US & Canada · 63% $64.4M elsewhere · 37%
  3. 3 I Am Sam (2001) $97.8M
    $40.3M US & Canada · 41% $57.5M elsewhere · 59%
  4. 4 Ali (2001) $87.8M
    $58.2M US & Canada · 66% $29.6M elsewhere · 34%
  5. 5 Gosford Park (2001) $87.8M
    $41.3M US & Canada · 47% $46.4M elsewhere · 53%
  6. 6 The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) $71.4M
    $52.4M US & Canada · 73% $19.1M elsewhere · 27%
  7. 7 Monster's Ball (2001) $45M
    $31.3M US & Canada · 69% $13.7M elsewhere · 31%
  8. 8 The Majestic (2001) $37.3M
    $27.8M US & Canada · 75% $9.5M elsewhere · 25%
  9. 9 The Shipping News (2001) $24.7M
    $11.4M US & Canada · 46% $13.3M elsewhere · 54%
  10. 10 Joe Somebody (2001) $24.5M
    $22.8M US & Canada · 93% $1.7M elsewhere · 7%
Gross bands

How Many December 2001 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

2 of 32 films crossed $100M and took $489.8M between them, 47% of the total. 19 films, 59% 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 2 films, 6% of the list $489.8M · 47% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 11 films, 34% of the list $519.6M · 50% of the gross
  • Under $10M 19 films, 59% of the list $28.1M · 3% of the gross
By release week

Which Week of December 2001 Had the Biggest Releases?

Films released in week 52 (Dec 23–29) took $525.3M, led by Black Hawk Down (2001). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.

  1. Week 48 Wk 48 Nov 25–Dec 1 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  2. Week 49 Wk 49 Dec 2–8 Last Orders (2001) $13.5M Last Orders (2001)
  3. Week 50 Wk 50 Dec 9–15 The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) $118.4M The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)
  4. Week 51 Wk 51 Dec 16–22 A Beautiful Mind (2001) $379.7M A Beautiful Mind (2001)
  5. Week 52 Wk 52 Dec 23–29 Black Hawk Down (2001) $525.3M Black Hawk Down (2001)
  6. Week 53 Wk 53 Dec 30–31 The White Sound (2001) $640.2K The White Sound (2001)
Earlier years

How Does December 2001 Compare With December in Earlier Years?

Of these 10 years, December 1997 earned the most: $3B from 19 films, led by Titanic (1997). December 2001 took $1B.

Month Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
December 1992 11 films 11 $624.7M – A Few Good Men (1992) $243.2M
December 1993 17 films · +58% 17 $986.5M +58% Schindler's List (1993) $322.2M
December 1994 15 films · −57% 15 $423.3M −57% Disclosure (1994) $214M
December 1995 15 films · +23% 15 $520.5M +23% Heat (1995) $187.4M
December 1996 18 films · +70% 18 $885.8M +70% Jerry Maguire (1996) $273.6M
December 1997 19 films · +243% 19 $3B +243% Titanic (1997) $2.3B
December 1998 18 films · −66% 18 $1B −66% Shakespeare in Love (1998) $289.3M
December 1999 33 films · +9% 33 $1.1B +9% The Green Mile (1999) $286.8M
December 2000 22 films · +27% 22 $1.4B +27% Cast Away (2000) $429.6M
December 2001 32 films · −26% 32 $1B −26% A Beautiful Mind (2001) $316.8M
By language

Which Languages Do the Biggest Drama Movies Speak in December 2001?

English-language drama films took $930M across 20 films, 90% of the total, ahead of Hindi-language drama films ($11.3M) and Czech-language drama films ($2.5M).

December 2001 Drama Box Office by Language

  1. English $930M
    20 films · #1 A Beautiful Mind (2001)
  2. Hindi $11.3M
    1 film · #1 Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001)
  3. Czech $2.5M
    2 films · #1 Dark Blue World (2001)
  4. Cantonese $1.8M
    1 film · #1 My Life as McDull (2001)
  5. Finnish $1.5M
    1 film · #1 Me and Morrison (2001)
  6. German $1.4M
    2 films · #1 As Far As My Feet Will Carry Me (2001)
  7. Swedish $900.6K
    1 film · #1 A Song for Martin (2001)
  8. Persian $167K
    1 film · #1 Baran (2001)
  9. Chinese $12.2K
    1 film · #1 Peony Pavilion (2001)
  10. Thai $3.7K
    1 film · #1 Transistor Love Story (2001)
Archive

Drama Box Office in 2001, Month by Month

The months of 2001 with their totals: December leads with $1B, led by A Beautiful Mind (2001).

FAQ

Drama Box Office December 2001: 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 32 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing drama movie in December 2001?

A Beautiful Mind (2001) leads with $316.8M worldwide, $170.7M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Black Hawk Down (2001) at $173M and I Am Sam (2001) at $97.8M.

How much did drama movies released in December 2001 earn?

32 drama films released in December 2001 report a worldwide gross, $1B in all, or $32.4M per film on average. November 2001 releases took $320.7M.

How many drama movies released in December 2001 made $1 billion?

None. 2 films crossed $100 million, led by A Beautiful Mind (2001) with $316.8M.

How much of the December 2001 Drama box office came from the US and Canada?

$583.8M of the $1B total, or 56%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 9 films of the 32 report no domestic figure.

How is the December 2001 drama 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 December 2001. 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 December 2001 drama 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.