#1 of 40 #1 drama movie of November 2002
2002 · Drama, Music
$242.9M worldwide · 44% of the chart's total
$116.8M US & Canada · 48% $126.1M elsewhere · 52%
Drama box office · November 2002
Drama Box Office, November 2002: Top-Grossing Releases
8 Mile (2002) is the highest-grossing drama movie released in November 2002, with $242.9M worldwide, ahead of Talk to Her (2002) at $64.8M and Solaris (2002) at $30M. 40 drama films released in November 2002 report a worldwide gross, $554.8M in all, 41% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 104% on October 2002, whose releases took $271.5M. By language, English leads with $392.7M across 16 drama releases.
- November 2002 releases with a gross
- 40
- combined worldwide
- $554.8M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs October 2002
- +104%
#1 of 40 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Drama Hits of November 2002?
8 Mile (2002) leads with $242.9M, 44% of the total. The top 5 together took $394.4M, 71% of what all 40 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 November 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 November 2002.
- 1 Nov 8, 2002 US and Canada: $116.8M Rest of the world: $126.1M Worldwide: $242.9M
- 2 Nov 22, 2002 US and Canada: $9.4M Rest of the world: $55.5M Worldwide: $64.8M
- 3 Nov 27, 2002 US and Canada: $15M Rest of the world: $15M Worldwide: $30M
- 4 Nov 8, 2002 US and Canada: $15.9M Rest of the world: $13.1M Worldwide: $29M
- 5 Nov 22, 2002 US and Canada: $13M Rest of the world: $14.7M Worldwide: $27.7M
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Nov 15, 2002 US and Canada: $5.7M Rest of the world: $21.3M Worldwide: $27M - 7
Nov 15, 2002 US and Canada: $445.4K Rest of the world: $24.5M Worldwide: $25M - 8
Nov 27, 2002 US and Canada: $23.6M Rest of the world: $246.5K Worldwide: $23.8M - 9
Nov 20, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $17.8M - 10
Nov 22, 2002 US and Canada: $14.1M Rest of the world: $2.2M Worldwide: $16.3M - 11
Nov 29, 2002 US and Canada: $6.2M Rest of the world: $10M Worldwide: $16.2M - 12
Nov 14, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.8M - 13
Nov 29, 2002 US and Canada: $3M Rest of the world: $5.6M Worldwide: $8.7M - 14
Nov 15, 2002 US and Canada: $1.6M Rest of the world: $1.2M Worldwide: $2.7M - 15
Nov 4, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.5M - 16
Nov 14, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.4M - 17
Nov 8, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.1M - 18
Nov 15, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1M - 19
Nov 8, 2002 US and Canada: $1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1M - 20
Nov 22, 2002 US and Canada: $811.3K Rest of the world: $79.2K Worldwide: $890.5K - 21
Nov 1, 2002 US and Canada: $480.8K Rest of the world: $224K Worldwide: $704.8K - 22
Nov 20, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $543K - 23
Nov 8, 2002 US and Canada: $393.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $393.1K - 24
Nov 17, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $320.8K - 25
Nov 8, 2002 US and Canada: $171.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $171.4K - 26
Nov 8, 2002 US and Canada: $850 Rest of the world: $98.2K Worldwide: $99.1K - 27
Nov 8, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $97.8K - 28
Nov 15, 2002 US and Canada: $95.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $95.4K - 29
Nov 22, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $85.3K - 30
Nov 15, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $78.3K - 31
Nov 13, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $77.7K - 32
Nov 8, 2002 US and Canada: $69.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $69.7K - 33
Nov 8, 2002 US and Canada: $21.3K Rest of the world: $31.2K Worldwide: $52.5K - 34
Nov 15, 2002 US and Canada: $48.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $48.1K - 35
Nov 27, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $40.7K - 36
Nov 15, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $22K - 37
Nov 27, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $18.4K - 38
Nov 1, 2002 US and Canada: $10.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $10.4K - 39
Nov 8, 2002 US and Canada: $8.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $8.4K - 40
Nov 29, 2002 US and Canada: $2.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.6K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in November 2002?
Of the top 10, Eight Crazy Nights (2002) earned the biggest share at home (99% in the US & Canada), while The Way Home (2002) made 98% of its gross abroad. Across all 40 films, $227.8M (41%) came from the US & Canada. 1 film of the top 10 reports no US & Canada figure.
- 1 8 Mile (2002) $242.9M $116.8M US & Canada · 48% $126.1M elsewhere · 52%
- 2 Talk to Her (2002) $64.8M $9.4M US & Canada · 14% $55.5M elsewhere · 86%
- 3 Solaris (2002) $30M $15M US & Canada · 50% $15M elsewhere · 50%
- 4 Far From Heaven (2002) $29M $15.9M US & Canada · 55% $13.1M elsewhere · 45%
- 5 The Quiet American (2002) $27.7M $13M US & Canada · 47% $14.7M elsewhere · 53%
- 6 The Crime of Padre Amaro (2002) $27M $5.7M US & Canada · 21% $21.3M elsewhere · 79%
- 7 The Way Home (2002) $25M $445.4K US & Canada · 2% $24.5M elsewhere · 98%
- 8 Eight Crazy Nights (2002) $23.8M $23.6M US & Canada · 99% $246.5K elsewhere · 1%
- 9 Jail Breakers (2002) $17.8M No US & Canada figure reported
- 10 The Emperor's Club (2002) $16.3M $14.1M US & Canada · 87% $2.2M elsewhere · 13%
Gross bands
How Many November 2002 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
1 of 40 films crossed $100M and took $242.9M between them, 44% of the total. 29 films, 73% of the list, earned under $10M.
44% 50%
- $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 $242.9M · 44% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 10 films, 25% of the list $277.7M · 50% of the gross
- Under $10M 29 films, 73% of the list $34.2M · 6% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of November 2002 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 45 (Nov 3–9) took $278.4M, led by 8 Mile (2002). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 44 Wk 44 Oct 27–Nov 2 Tully (2002) $715.2K Tully (2002)
- Week 45 Wk 45 Nov 3–9 8 Mile (2002) $278.4M 8 Mile (2002)
- Week 46 Wk 46 Nov 10–16 The Crime of Padre Amaro (2002) $68.3M The Crime of Padre Amaro (2002)
- Week 47 Wk 47 Nov 17–23 Talk to Her (2002) $128.5M Talk to Her (2002)
- Week 48 Wk 48 Nov 24–30 Solaris (2002) $78.8M Solaris (2002)
Earlier years
How Does November 2002 Compare With November in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, November 1998 earned the most: $841.4M from 16 films, led by Enemy of the State (1998). November 2002 took $554.8M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 1993 14 films | 14 | $747.3M | – | Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) $441.3M |
| November 1994 10 films · −32% | 10 | $506.8M | −32% | Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994) $223.7M |
| November 1995 10 films · −51% | 10 | $249.9M | −51% | Casino (1995) $116.1M |
| November 1996 16 films · +115% | 16 | $537.4M | +115% | The English Patient (1996) $232M |
| November 1997 15 films · −52% | 15 | $258.3M | −52% | Anastasia (1997) $139.8M |
| November 1998 16 films · +226% | 16 | $841.4M | +226% | Enemy of the State (1998) $250.8M |
| November 1999 22 films · −53% | 22 | $399.7M | −53% | The Bone Collector (1999) $151.5M |
| November 2000 15 films · +13% | 15 | $453.5M | +13% | Unbreakable (2000) $248.1M |
| November 2001 27 films · −29% | 27 | $320.7M | −29% | Shallow Hal (2001) $141.1M |
| November 2002 40 films · +73% | 40 | $554.8M | +73% | 8 Mile (2002) $242.9M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Drama Movies Speak in November 2002?
English-language drama films took $392.7M across 16 films, 71% of the total, ahead of Spanish-language drama films ($93.1M) and Korean-language drama films ($32.2M).
November 2002 Drama Box Office by Language
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English $392.7M16 films · #1 8 Mile (2002) -
Spanish $93.1M5 films · #1 Talk to Her (2002) -
Korean $32.2M4 films · #1 Jail Breakers (2002) -
Russian $8.7M1 film · #1 Russian Ark (2002) -
Japanese $2.5M1 film · #1 When the Last Sword Is Drawn (2002) -
French $851.3K5 films · #1 Nearest to Heaven (2002) -
Punjabi $393.1K1 film · #1 Jee Aayan Nu (2002) -
Swedish $320.8K1 film · #1 Elina: As If I Wasn’t There (2002) - Hindi $95.4K1 film · #1 Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar (2002)
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Cantonese $78.3K1 film · #1 Naked Weapon (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 November 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 40 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing drama movie in November 2002?
8 Mile (2002) leads with $242.9M worldwide, $116.8M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Talk to Her (2002) at $64.8M and Solaris (2002) at $30M.
How much did drama movies released in November 2002 earn?
40 drama films released in November 2002 report a worldwide gross, $554.8M in all, or $13.9M per film on average. October 2002 releases took $271.5M.
How many drama movies released in November 2002 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by 8 Mile (2002) with $242.9M.
How is the November 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 November 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 November 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.