#1 of 48 #1 drama movie of October 2002
2002 · Biography, Drama
$56.3M worldwide · 21% of the chart's total
$25.9M US & Canada · 46% $30.4M elsewhere · 54%
Drama box office · October 2002
Drama Box Office, October 2002: Top-Grossing Releases
Frida (2002) is the highest-grossing drama movie released in October 2002, with $56.3M worldwide, ahead of Brown Sugar (2002) at $28.3M and Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (2002) at $25.6M. 48 drama films released in October 2002 report a worldwide gross, $271.5M in all, 65% of it from the US & Canada. That is down 25% on September 2002, whose releases took $361.4M. By language, English leads with $211.2M across 25 drama releases.
- October 2002 releases with a gross
- 48
- combined worldwide
- $271.5M
- Frida (2002), the #1
- $56.3M
- vs September 2002
- −25%
#1 of 48 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Drama Hits of October 2002?
Frida (2002) leads with $56.3M, 21% of the total. The top 5 together took $156.6M, 58% of what all 48 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 Drama Release of October 2002, 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 October 2002.
- 1 Oct 25, 2002 US and Canada: $25.9M Rest of the world: $30.4M Worldwide: $56.3M
- 2 Oct 11, 2002 US and Canada: $27.4M Rest of the world: $952.6K Worldwide: $28.3M
- 3 Oct 4, 2002 US and Canada: $25.6M Rest of the world: $40.1K Worldwide: $25.6M
- 4 Oct 11, 2002 US and Canada: $17.8M Rest of the world: $6.8M Worldwide: $24.7M
- 5 Oct 11, 2002 US and Canada: $16.4M Rest of the world: $5.3M Worldwide: $21.7M
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Oct 11, 2002 US and Canada: $19.2M Rest of the world: $182.6K Worldwide: $19.3M - 7
Oct 11, 2002 US and Canada: $11.7M Rest of the world: $1.1M Worldwide: $12.8M - 8
Oct 18, 2002 US and Canada: $10.7M Rest of the world: $1.6M Worldwide: $12.3M - 9
Oct 11, 2002 US and Canada: $6.5M Rest of the world: $5.3M Worldwide: $11.8M - 10
Oct 18, 2002 US and Canada: $5.9M Rest of the world: $1.9M Worldwide: $7.8M - 11
Oct 4, 2002 US and Canada: $784.4K Rest of the world: $3.5M Worldwide: $4.3M - 12
Oct 25, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.1M - 13
Oct 16, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.6M - 14
Oct 17, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.4M - 15
Oct 19, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.3M - 16
Oct 25, 2002 US and Canada: $3.1M Rest of the world: $25.7K Worldwide: $3.1M - 17
Oct 11, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3M - 18
Oct 25, 2002 US and Canada: $201.5K Rest of the world: $2.6M Worldwide: $2.8M - 19
Oct 18, 2002 US and Canada: $2.1M Rest of the world: $641.8K Worldwide: $2.7M - 20
Oct 6, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.3M - 21
Oct 4, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.1M - 22
Oct 25, 2002 US and Canada: $1.3M Rest of the world: $667.7K Worldwide: $1.9M - 23
Oct 4, 2002 US and Canada: $773.2K Rest of the world: $985.5K Worldwide: $1.8M - 24
Oct 11, 2002 US and Canada: $25.4K Rest of the world: $1.7M Worldwide: $1.7M - 25
Oct 25, 2002 US and Canada: $88.4K Rest of the world: $1.3M Worldwide: $1.4M - 26
Oct 25, 2002 US and Canada: $1.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.3M - 27
Oct 19, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.1M - 28
Oct 30, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.1M - 29
Oct 18, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $855.6K - 30
Oct 5, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $791.2K - 31
Oct 24, 2002 US and Canada: $421.5K Rest of the world: $338.9K Worldwide: $760.3K - 32
Oct 18, 2002 US and Canada: $517.9K Rest of the world: $103.7K Worldwide: $621.6K - 33
Oct 27, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $607.3K - 34
Oct 18, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $535.9K - 35
Oct 4, 2002 US and Canada: $8K Rest of the world: $361.2K Worldwide: $369.2K - 36
Oct 3, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $346.9K - 37
Oct 18, 2002 US and Canada: $175.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $175.7K - 38
Oct 11, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $154.6K - 39
Oct 11, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $151.5K - 40
Oct 25, 2002 US and Canada: $23.7K Rest of the world: $97.6K Worldwide: $121.3K - 41
Oct 25, 2002 US and Canada: $43.9K Rest of the world: $69.2K Worldwide: $113.2K - 42
Oct 18, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $100.5K - 43
Oct 11, 2002 US and Canada: $2.9K Rest of the world: $54.5K Worldwide: $57.4K - 44
Oct 25, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $55.7K - 45
Oct 4, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $48.8K - 46
Oct 25, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7K - 47
Oct 25, 2002 US and Canada: $3.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.3K - 48
Oct 25, 2002 US and Canada: $1.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.8K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in October 2002?
Of the top 10, Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (2002) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Frida (2002) made 54% of its gross abroad. Across all 48 films, $177.8M (65%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Frida (2002) $56.3M $25.9M US & Canada · 46% $30.4M elsewhere · 54%
- 2 Brown Sugar (2002) $28.3M $27.4M US & Canada · 97% $952.6K elsewhere · 3%
- 3 Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (2002) $25.6M $25.6M US & Canada · 100% $40.1K elsewhere · <1%
- 4 Punch-Drunk Love (2002) $24.7M $17.8M US & Canada · 72% $6.8M elsewhere · 28%
- 5 White Oleander (2002) $21.7M $16.4M US & Canada · 75% $5.3M elsewhere · 25%
- 6 Tuck Everlasting (2002) $19.3M $19.2M US & Canada · 99% $182.6K elsewhere · <1%
- 7 Knockaround Guys (2002) $12.8M $11.7M US & Canada · 91% $1.1M elsewhere · 9%
- 8 Abandon (2002) $12.3M $10.7M US & Canada · 87% $1.6M elsewhere · 13%
- 9 The Rules of Attraction (2002) $11.8M $6.5M US & Canada · 55% $5.3M elsewhere · 45%
- 10 Real Women Have Curves (2002) $7.8M $5.9M US & Canada · 75% $1.9M elsewhere · 25%
Gross bands
How Many October 2002 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
None of the 48 films reached $100M. 39 films, 81% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $271.5M total.
78% 22%
- $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 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $10M to $100M 9 films, 19% of the list $212.9M · 78% of the gross
- Under $10M 39 films, 81% of the list $58.6M · 22% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of October 2002 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 41 (Oct 6–12) took $126M, led by Brown Sugar (2002). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 40 Wk 40 Sep 29–Oct 5 Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (2002) $35.3M Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (2002)
- Week 41 Wk 41 Oct 6–12 Brown Sugar (2002) $126M Brown Sugar (2002)
- Week 42 Wk 42 Oct 13–19 Abandon (2002) $36.5M Abandon (2002)
- Week 43 Wk 43 Oct 20–26 Frida (2002) $72M Frida (2002)
- Week 44 Wk 44 Oct 27–Nov 2 Adolphe (2002) $1.7M Adolphe (2002)
Earlier years
How Does October 2002 Compare With October in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, October 1999 earned the most: $531.2M from 38 films, led by Three Kings (1999). October 2002 took $271.5M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1993 14 films | 14 | $95.5M | – | Rudy (1993) $22.9M |
| October 1994 11 films · +170% | 11 | $257.5M | +170% | Pulp Fiction (1994) $213.9M |
| October 1995 16 films · +1% | 16 | $261M | +1% | Sudden Death (1995) $64.4M |
| October 1996 19 films · +66% | 19 | $433.9M | +66% | Sleepers (1996) $165.6M |
| October 1997 23 films · +4% | 23 | $450.8M | +4% | The Devil's Advocate (1997) $152.9M |
| October 1998 19 films · −2% | 19 | $443.5M | −2% | Life Is Beautiful (1998) $230.1M |
| October 1999 38 films · +20% | 38 | $531.2M | +20% | Three Kings (1999) $107.8M |
| October 2000 27 films · −47% | 27 | $282.7M | −47% | Billy Elliot (2000) $110.2M |
| October 2001 42 films · +40% | 42 | $395.1M | +40% | Training Day (2001) $104.9M |
| October 2002 48 films · −31% | 48 | $271.5M | −31% | Frida (2002) $56.3M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Drama Movies Speak in October 2002?
English-language drama films took $211.2M across 25 films, 78% of the total, ahead of Spanish-language drama films ($9.2M) and French-language drama films ($6.4M).
October 2002 Drama Box Office by Language
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English $211.2M25 films · #1 Frida (2002) -
Spanish $9.2M4 films · #1 Kamchatka (2002) -
French $6.4M4 films · #1 Slice of Life (2002) -
Japanese $5.2M3 films · #1 Madness in Bloom (2002) -
Korean $4.9M4 films · #1 Addicted (2002) -
Norwegian $855.6K1 film · #1 Falling Sky (2002) -
Hebrew $760.3K1 film · #1 Broken Wings (2002) -
German $346.9K1 film · #1 The Year of the First Kiss (2002) -
Finnish $151.5K1 film · #1 Blue Corner (2002) -
Greek $55.7K1 film · #1 I’m Tired of Killing Your Lovers (2002)
Archive
Drama Box Office in 2002, Month by Month
The months of 2002 with their totals: December leads with $1.3B, led by Catch Me If You Can (2002).
- January $179M #1 The Mothman Prophecies (2002)
- February $298.4M #1 John Q (2002)
- March $252.2M #1 40 Days and 40 Nights (2002)
- April $267.9M #1 Changing Lanes (2002)
- May $664.8M #1 The Sum of All Fears (2002)
- June $77.3M #1 The Spanish Apartment (2002)
- July $341.1M #1 Road to Perdition (2002)
- August $671.9M #1 Signs (2002)
- September $361.4M #1 Barbershop (2002)
- October $271.5M #1 Frida (2002)
- November $554.8M #1 8 Mile (2002)
- December $1.3B #1 Catch Me If You Can (2002)
FAQ
Drama Box Office October 2002: 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 48 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing drama movie in October 2002?
Frida (2002) leads with $56.3M worldwide, $25.9M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Brown Sugar (2002) at $28.3M and Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (2002) at $25.6M.
How much did drama movies released in October 2002 earn?
48 drama films released in October 2002 report a worldwide gross, $271.5M in all, or $5.7M per film on average. September 2002 releases took $361.4M.
How many drama movies released in October 2002 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, Frida (2002), earned $56.3M.
How is the October 2002 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 October 2002. 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 October 2002 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.