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Drama box office · March 2002

Drama Box Office, March 2002: Top-Grossing Releases

40 Days and 40 Nights (2002) is the highest-grossing drama movie released in March 2002, with $95.1M worldwide, ahead of The Rookie (2002) at $80.7M and Y Tu Mamá También (2002) at $33.6M. 24 drama films released in March 2002 report a worldwide gross, $252.2M in all, 51% of it from the US & Canada. That is down 15% on February 2002, whose releases took $298.4M. By language, English leads with $176.6M across 5 drama releases.

March 2002 releases with a gross
24
combined worldwide
$252.2M
40 Days and 40 Nights (2002), the #1
$95.1M
vs February 2002
−15%
40 Days and 40 Nights (2002) movie poster #1 of 24
#1 drama movie of March 2002

40 Days and 40 Nights (2002)

2002 · Drama, Comedy

$95.1M worldwide · 38% of the chart's total

$38M US & Canada · 40% $57.2M elsewhere · 60%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Drama Hits of March 2002?

40 Days and 40 Nights (2002) leads with $95.1M, 38% of the total. The top 5 together took $227.7M, 90% of what all 24 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. 40 Days and 40 Nights (2002) movie poster Number 1
    $95.1M 40 Days and 40 Nights (2002)
    $38M US & Canada · 40% $57.2M elsewhere · 60%
  2. The Rookie (2002) movie poster Number 2
    $80.7M The Rookie (2002)
    $75.6M US & Canada · 94% $5.1M elsewhere · 6%
  3. Y Tu Mamá También (2002) movie poster Number 3
    $33.6M Y Tu Mamá También (2002)
    $13.8M US & Canada · 41% $19.8M elsewhere · 59%
  4. Monsieur Batignole (2002) movie poster Number 4
    $9.5M Monsieur Batignole (2002)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  5. Son of the Bride (2002) movie poster Number 5
    $8.8M Son of the Bride (2002)
    $624.8K US & Canada · 7% $8.1M elsewhere · 93%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Drama Release of March 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 March 2002.

  1. 1 40 Days and 40 Nights (2002) movie poster
    40 Days and 40 Nights (2002) Mar 1, 2002 · English · Drama, Comedy, Romance $95.1M worldwide
    Mar 1, 2002 US and Canada: $38M Rest of the world: $57.2M Worldwide: $95.1M
  2. 2 The Rookie (2002) movie poster
    The Rookie (2002) Mar 29, 2002 · English · Drama, Sport, Family $80.7M worldwide
    Mar 29, 2002 US and Canada: $75.6M Rest of the world: $5.1M Worldwide: $80.7M
  3. 3 Y Tu Mamá También (2002) movie poster
    Y Tu Mamá También (2002) Mar 15, 2002 · Spanish · Drama, Comedy $33.6M worldwide
    Mar 15, 2002 US and Canada: $13.8M Rest of the world: $19.8M Worldwide: $33.6M
  4. 4 Monsieur Batignole (2002) movie poster
    Monsieur Batignole (2002) Mar 6, 2002 · French · Comedy, Drama $9.5M worldwide
    Mar 6, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.5M
  5. 5 Son of the Bride (2002) movie poster
    Son of the Bride (2002) Mar 22, 2002 · Spanish · Drama, Comedy, Romance $8.8M worldwide
    Mar 22, 2002 US and Canada: $624.8K Rest of the world: $8.1M Worldwide: $8.8M
  6. 6 Summer Things (2002) movie poster
    Summer Things (2002) Mar 4, 2002 · French · Comedy, Drama, Romance $8.7M worldwide
    Mar 4, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.7M
  7. 7 The Piano Teacher (2002) movie poster
    The Piano Teacher (2002) Mar 29, 2002 · French · Drama, Music $6.8M worldwide
    Mar 29, 2002 US and Canada: $1M Rest of the world: $5.8M Worldwide: $6.8M
  8. 8 I Am Dina (2002) movie poster
    I Am Dina (2002) Mar 8, 2002 · Norwegian · Drama $2.7M worldwide
    Mar 8, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.7M
  9. 9 Women or Children First (2002) movie poster
    Women or Children First (2002) Mar 20, 2002 · French · Drama $1.6M worldwide
    Mar 20, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M
  10. 10 Time Out (2002) movie poster
    Time Out (2002) Mar 29, 2002 · Drama $1.2M worldwide
    Mar 29, 2002 US and Canada: $448.5K Rest of the world: $765.4K Worldwide: $1.2M
  11. 11 El florido pensil (2002) movie poster
    El florido pensil (2002) Mar 22, 2002 · Spanish · Drama, Comedy $800.6K worldwide
    Mar 22, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $800.6K
  12. 12 Warriors (2002) movie poster
    Warriors (2002) Mar 22, 2002 · Spanish · War, Drama $733.7K worldwide
    Mar 22, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $733.7K
  13. 13 Blurred (2002) movie poster
    Blurred (2002) Mar 12, 2002 · English · Comedy, Drama $563.3K worldwide
    Mar 12, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $563.3K
  14. 14 Pauline and Paulette (2002) movie poster
    Pauline and Paulette (2002) Mar 15, 2002 · Dutch · Drama, Comedy $395.2K worldwide
    Mar 15, 2002 US and Canada: $139.8K Rest of the world: $255.4K Worldwide: $395.2K
  15. 15 The Bankers of God: The Calvi Affair (2002) movie poster
    The Bankers of God: The Calvi Affair (2002) Mar 7, 2002 · Italian · Drama, Thriller $211.8K worldwide
    Mar 7, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $211.8K
  16. 16 Okay (2002) movie poster
    Okay (2002) Mar 27, 2002 · Danish · Drama, Romance, Comedy $210.6K worldwide
    Mar 27, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $210.6K
  17. 17 Some Secrets (2002) movie poster
    Some Secrets (2002) Mar 21, 2002 · Czech · Drama, Comedy $165.2K worldwide
    Mar 21, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $165.2K
  18. 18 Stolen Summer (2002) movie poster
    Stolen Summer (2002) Mar 1, 2002 · English · Drama $163.3K worldwide
    Mar 1, 2002 US and Canada: $134.7K Rest of the world: $28.6K Worldwide: $163.3K
  19. 19 Every Stewardess Goes to Heaven (2002) movie poster
    Every Stewardess Goes to Heaven (2002) Mar 21, 2002 · Spanish · Drama, Romance $104.2K worldwide
    Mar 21, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $104.2K
  20. 20 No Such Thing (2002) movie poster
    No Such Thing (2002) Mar 29, 2002 · English · Drama, Fantasy, Horror $62.7K worldwide
    Mar 29, 2002 US and Canada: $62.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $62.7K
  21. 21 Philanthropy (2002) movie poster
    Philanthropy (2002) Mar 15, 2002 · Romanian · Comedy, Drama $20.8K worldwide
    Mar 15, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $20.8K
  22. 22 Bedtime Fairy Tales for Crocodiles (2002) movie poster
    Bedtime Fairy Tales for Crocodiles (2002) Mar 22, 2002 · Spanish · Drama $19.6K worldwide
    Mar 22, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $19.6K
  23. 23 Hold My Heart (2002) movie poster
    Hold My Heart (2002) Mar 22, 2002 · Norwegian · Drama $5.4K worldwide
    Mar 22, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.4K
  24. 24 O Delfim (2002) movie poster
    O Delfim (2002) Mar 13, 2002 · Portuguese · Drama $1.6K worldwide
    Mar 13, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in March 2002?

Of the top 10, The Rookie (2002) earned the biggest share at home (94% in the US & Canada), while Son of the Bride (2002) made 93% of its gross abroad. Across all 24 films, $129.8M (51%) came from the US & Canada. 4 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 40 Days and 40 Nights (2002) $95.1M
    $38M US & Canada · 40% $57.2M elsewhere · 60%
  2. 2 The Rookie (2002) $80.7M
    $75.6M US & Canada · 94% $5.1M elsewhere · 6%
  3. 3 Y Tu Mamá También (2002) $33.6M
    $13.8M US & Canada · 41% $19.8M elsewhere · 59%
  4. 4 Monsieur Batignole (2002) $9.5M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  5. 5 Son of the Bride (2002) $8.8M
    $624.8K US & Canada · 7% $8.1M elsewhere · 93%
  6. 6 Summer Things (2002) $8.7M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  7. 7 The Piano Teacher (2002) $6.8M
    $1M US & Canada · 15% $5.8M elsewhere · 85%
  8. 8 I Am Dina (2002) $2.7M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  9. 9 Women or Children First (2002) $1.6M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  10. 10 Time Out (2002) $1.2M
    $448.5K US & Canada · 37% $765.4K elsewhere · 63%
Gross bands

How Many March 2002 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

None of the 24 films reached $100M. 21 films, 88% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $252.2M total.

  • $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 3 films, 13% of the list $209.5M · 83% of the gross
  • Under $10M 21 films, 88% of the list $42.8M · 17% of the gross
By release week

Which Week of March 2002 Had the Biggest Releases?

Films released in week 9 (Feb 24–Mar 2) took $95.3M, led by 40 Days and 40 Nights (2002). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.

  1. Week 9 Wk 9 Feb 24–Mar 2 40 Days and 40 Nights (2002) $95.3M 40 Days and 40 Nights (2002)
  2. Week 10 Wk 10 Mar 3–9 Monsieur Batignole (2002) $21.1M Monsieur Batignole (2002)
  3. Week 11 Wk 11 Mar 10–16 Y Tu Mamá También (2002) $34.6M Y Tu Mamá También (2002)
  4. Week 12 Wk 12 Mar 17–23 Son of the Bride (2002) $12.2M Son of the Bride (2002)
  5. Week 13 Wk 13 Mar 24–30 The Rookie (2002) $88.9M The Rookie (2002)
  6. Week 14 Wk 14 Mar 31–Apr 6 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years

How Does March 2002 Compare With March in Earlier Years?

Of these 10 years, March 2000 earned the most: $670M from 20 films, led by Erin Brockovich (2000). March 2002 took $252.2M.

Month Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
March 1993 9 films 9 $111.4M – Point of No Return (1993) $30M
March 1994 9 films · +257% 9 $397.4M +257% Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994) $245.7M
March 1995 12 films · −29% 12 $281.3M −29% Outbreak (1995) $189.9M
March 1996 12 films · −22% 12 $218.8M −22% Up Close & Personal (1996) $100.7M
March 1997 13 films · +15% 13 $251.8M +15% The Devil's Own (1997) $140.8M
March 1998 14 films · ±0% 14 $252.6M ±0% The Man in the Iron Mask (1998) $183M
March 1999 9 films · −33% 9 $168.6M −33% Cruel Intentions (1999) $76.3M
March 2000 20 films · +297% 20 $670M +297% Erin Brockovich (2000) $257.9M
March 2001 19 films · −49% 19 $342.6M −49% Enemy at the Gates (2001) $97M
March 2002 24 films · −26% 24 $252.2M −26% 40 Days and 40 Nights (2002) $95.1M
By language

Which Languages Do the Biggest Drama Movies Speak in March 2002?

English-language drama films took $176.6M across 5 films, 70% of the total, ahead of Spanish-language drama films ($44M) and French-language drama films ($26.6M).

March 2002 Drama Box Office by Language

  1. English $176.6M
    5 films · #1 40 Days and 40 Nights (2002)
  2. Spanish $44M
    6 films · #1 Y Tu Mamá También (2002)
  3. French $26.6M
    4 films · #1 Monsieur Batignole (2002)
  4. Norwegian $2.7M
    2 films · #1 I Am Dina (2002)
  5. Dutch $395.2K
    1 film · #1 Pauline and Paulette (2002)
  6. Italian $211.8K
    1 film · #1 The Bankers of God: The Calvi Affair (2002)
  7. Danish $210.6K
    1 film · #1 Okay (2002)
  8. Czech $165.2K
    1 film · #1 Some Secrets (2002)
  9. Romanian $20.8K
    1 film · #1 Philanthropy (2002)
  10. Portuguese $1.6K
    1 film · #1 O Delfim (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).

FAQ

Drama Box Office March 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 24 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing drama movie in March 2002?

40 Days and 40 Nights (2002) leads with $95.1M worldwide, $38M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Rookie (2002) at $80.7M and Y Tu Mamá También (2002) at $33.6M.

How much did drama movies released in March 2002 earn?

24 drama films released in March 2002 report a worldwide gross, $252.2M in all, or $10.5M per film on average. February 2002 releases took $298.4M.

How many drama movies released in March 2002 made $1 billion?

None. The biggest, 40 Days and 40 Nights (2002), earned $95.1M.

How much of the March 2002 Drama box office came from the US and Canada?

$129.8M of the $252.2M total, or 51%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 15 films of the 24 report no domestic figure.

How is the March 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 March 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 March 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.