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Drama Box Office, May 2003: Top-Grossing Releases

Bruce Almighty (2003) is the highest-grossing drama movie released in May 2003, with $484.6M worldwide, ahead of Together (2003) at $14.7M and Carmen (2003) at $8.1M. 33 drama films released in May 2003 report a worldwide gross, $539.4M in all, 47% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is 5.1 times the total of April 2003, whose releases took $106.6M. By language, English leads with $509.5M across 12 drama releases.

May 2003 releases with a gross
33
combined worldwide
$539.4M
film crossed $100M
1
vs April 2003
×5.1
Bruce Almighty (2003) movie poster #1 of 33
#1 drama movie of May 2003

Bruce Almighty (2003)

2003 · Drama, Fantasy

$484.6M worldwide · 90% of the chart's total

$242.8M US & Canada · 50% $241.8M elsewhere · 50%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Drama Hits of May 2003?

Bruce Almighty (2003) leads with $484.6M, 90% of the total. The top 5 together took $520.4M, 96% of what all 33 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Bruce Almighty (2003) movie poster Number 1
    $484.6M Bruce Almighty (2003)
    $242.8M US & Canada · 50% $241.8M elsewhere · 50%
  2. Together (2003) movie poster Number 2
    $14.7M Together (2003)
    $1.2M US & Canada · 8% $13.5M elsewhere · 92%
  3. Carmen (2003) movie poster Number 3
    $8.1M Carmen (2003)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  4. Man on the Train (2003) movie poster Number 4
    $7.7M Man on the Train (2003)
    $2.5M US & Canada · 33% $5.2M elsewhere · 67%
  5. The Dancer Upstairs (2003) movie poster Number 5
    $5.2M The Dancer Upstairs (2003)
    $2.4M US & Canada · 45% $2.9M elsewhere · 55%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Drama Release of May 2003, 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 May 2003.

  1. 1 Bruce Almighty (2003) movie poster
    Bruce Almighty (2003) May 23, 2003 · English · Drama, Fantasy, Comedy $484.6M worldwide
    May 23, 2003 US and Canada: $242.8M Rest of the world: $241.8M Worldwide: $484.6M
  2. 2 Together (2003) movie poster
    Together (2003) May 30, 2003 · English · Drama, Music $14.7M worldwide
    May 30, 2003 US and Canada: $1.2M Rest of the world: $13.5M Worldwide: $14.7M
  3. 3 Carmen (2003) movie poster
    Carmen (2003) May 16, 2003 · Spanish · Romance, Drama $8.1M worldwide
    May 16, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.1M
  4. 4 Man on the Train (2003) movie poster
    Man on the Train (2003) May 9, 2003 · French · Drama, Comedy $7.7M worldwide
    May 9, 2003 US and Canada: $2.5M Rest of the world: $5.2M Worldwide: $7.7M
  5. 5 The Dancer Upstairs (2003) movie poster
    The Dancer Upstairs (2003) May 2, 2003 · English · Drama, Thriller, Crime $5.2M worldwide
    May 2, 2003 US and Canada: $2.4M Rest of the world: $2.9M Worldwide: $5.2M
  6. 6 Sweet Sixteen (2003) movie poster
    Sweet Sixteen (2003) May 16, 2003 · Drama, Crime $4M worldwide
    May 16, 2003 US and Canada: $316.3K Rest of the world: $3.6M Worldwide: $4M
  7. 7 Andaaz (2003) movie poster
    Andaaz (2003) May 23, 2003 · Hindi · Music, Drama, Romance $3.5M worldwide
    May 23, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.5M
  8. 8 Armaan (2003) movie poster
    Armaan (2003) May 16, 2003 · Hindi · Drama, Romance $2.2M worldwide
    May 16, 2003 US and Canada: $301K Rest of the world: $1.9M Worldwide: $2.2M
  9. 9 Ishq Vishk (2003) movie poster
    Ishq Vishk (2003) May 5, 2003 · Hindi · Comedy, Drama, Romance $1.5M worldwide
    May 5, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.5M
  10. 10 My House in Umbria (2003) movie poster
    My House in Umbria (2003) May 25, 2003 · English · Drama, Mystery $1.3M worldwide
    May 25, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.3M
  11. 11 Owning Mahowny (2003) movie poster
    Owning Mahowny (2003) May 2, 2003 · English · Drama, Thriller, Crime $1.3M worldwide
    May 2, 2003 US and Canada: $1M Rest of the world: $259.4K Worldwide: $1.3M
  12. 12 The Shape of Things (2003) movie poster
    The Shape of Things (2003) May 9, 2003 · English · Drama, Comedy, Romance $826.6K worldwide
    May 9, 2003 US and Canada: $736K Rest of the world: $90.6K Worldwide: $826.6K
  13. 13 Lost Love (2003) movie poster
    Lost Love (2003) May 16, 2003 · Italian · Drama $611K worldwide
    May 16, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $611K
  14. 14 To Kill a King (2003) movie poster
    To Kill a King (2003) May 16, 2003 · English · Drama, Adventure, Action $567.5K worldwide
    May 16, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $567.5K
  15. 15 At Five in the Afternoon (2003) movie poster
    At Five in the Afternoon (2003) May 16, 2003 · Persian · Drama $515.1K worldwide
    May 16, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $515.1K
  16. 16 Five Moons Plaza (2003) movie poster
    Five Moons Plaza (2003) May 9, 2003 · Italian · Drama, Thriller, Mystery $485K worldwide
    May 9, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $485K
  17. 17 Blue Car (2003) movie poster
    Blue Car (2003) May 2, 2003 · English · Drama $476.6K worldwide
    May 2, 2003 US and Canada: $465.3K Rest of the world: $11.2K Worldwide: $476.6K
  18. 18 Haasil (2003) movie poster
    Haasil (2003) May 15, 2003 · Hindi · Romance, Drama $352.3K worldwide
    May 15, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $352.3K
  19. 19 The Trip (2003) movie poster
    The Trip (2003) May 9, 2003 · Norwegian · Drama, Comedy, Romance $306.6K worldwide
    May 9, 2003 US and Canada: $306.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $306.6K
  20. 20 Besos de gato (2003) movie poster
    Besos de gato (2003) May 9, 2003 · Spanish · Drama $247.9K worldwide
    May 9, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $247.9K
  21. 21 Charlotte Sometimes (2003) movie poster
    Charlotte Sometimes (2003) May 2, 2003 · English · Drama, Romance $247.6K worldwide
    May 2, 2003 US and Canada: $150.4K Rest of the world: $97.1K Worldwide: $247.6K
  22. 22 Washington Heights (2003) movie poster
    Washington Heights (2003) May 9, 2003 · English · Drama, Romance $160.3K worldwide
    May 9, 2003 US and Canada: $160.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $160.3K
  23. 23 Tiresia (2003) movie poster
    Tiresia (2003) May 20, 2003 · French · Drama $104.6K worldwide
    May 20, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $104.6K
  24. 24 The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 1: The Moab Story (2003) movie poster
    The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 1: The Moab Story (2003) May 24, 2003 · English · War, History, Thriller $90.1K worldwide
    May 24, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $90.1K
  25. 25 Kart Racer (2003) movie poster
    Kart Racer (2003) May 16, 2003 · English · Action, Family, Drama $56.1K worldwide
    May 16, 2003 US and Canada: $56.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $56.1K
  26. 26 Feathers in My Head (2003) movie poster
    Feathers in My Head (2003) May 15, 2003 · French · Mystery, Drama $53.7K worldwide
    May 15, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $53.7K
  27. 27 Arcibel’s Game (2003) movie poster
    Arcibel’s Game (2003) May 29, 2003 · Spanish · Drama $46.5K worldwide
    May 29, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $46.5K
  28. 28 Shara (2003) movie poster
    Shara (2003) May 23, 2003 · Japanese · Drama $46.3K worldwide
    May 23, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $46.3K
  29. 29 Where Is Madame Catherine? (2003) movie poster
    Where Is Madame Catherine? (2003) May 16, 2003 · French · Comedy, Drama $42.9K worldwide
    May 16, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $42.9K
  30. 30 Niki and Flo (2003) movie poster
    Niki and Flo (2003) May 18, 2003 · Romanian · Drama $24.6K worldwide
    May 18, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $24.6K
  31. 31 Oseam (2003) movie poster
    Oseam (2003) May 1, 2003 · Korean · Drama, Animation $6.7K worldwide
    May 1, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.7K
  32. 32 No Rest for the Brave (2003) movie poster
    No Rest for the Brave (2003) May 20, 2003 · French · Comedy, Drama, Romance $2.3K worldwide
    May 20, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.3K
  33. 33 A Letter From Mars (2003) movie poster
    A Letter From Mars (2003) May 16, 2003 · Korean · Romance, Drama $959 worldwide
    May 16, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $959
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in May 2003?

Of the top 10, Bruce Almighty (2003) earned the biggest share at home (50% in the US & Canada), while Together (2003) made 92% of its gross abroad. Across all 33 films, $252.4M (47%) came from the US & Canada. 4 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 Bruce Almighty (2003) $484.6M
    $242.8M US & Canada · 50% $241.8M elsewhere · 50%
  2. 2 Together (2003) $14.7M
    $1.2M US & Canada · 8% $13.5M elsewhere · 92%
  3. 3 Carmen (2003) $8.1M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  4. 4 Man on the Train (2003) $7.7M
    $2.5M US & Canada · 33% $5.2M elsewhere · 67%
  5. 5 The Dancer Upstairs (2003) $5.2M
    $2.4M US & Canada · 45% $2.9M elsewhere · 55%
  6. 6 Sweet Sixteen (2003) $4M
    $316.3K US & Canada · 8% $3.6M elsewhere · 92%
  7. 7 Andaaz (2003) $3.5M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  8. 8 Armaan (2003) $2.2M
    $301K US & Canada · 14% $1.9M elsewhere · 86%
  9. 9 Ishq Vishk (2003) $1.5M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  10. 10 My House in Umbria (2003) $1.3M
    No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands

How Many May 2003 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

1 of 33 films crossed $100M and took $484.6M between them, 90% of the total. 31 films, 94% 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 1 film, 3% of the list $484.6M · 90% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 1 film, 3% of the list $14.7M · 3% of the gross
  • Under $10M 31 films, 94% of the list $40.1M · 7% of the gross
By release week

Which Week of May 2003 Had the Biggest Releases?

Films released in week 21 (May 18–24) took $488.4M, led by Bruce Almighty (2003). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.

  1. Week 18 Wk 18 Apr 27–May 3 The Dancer Upstairs (2003) $7.2M The Dancer Upstairs (2003)
  2. Week 19 Wk 19 May 4–10 Man on the Train (2003) $11.2M Man on the Train (2003)
  3. Week 20 Wk 20 May 11–17 Carmen (2003) $16.5M Carmen (2003)
  4. Week 21 Wk 21 May 18–24 Bruce Almighty (2003) $488.4M Bruce Almighty (2003)
  5. Week 22 Wk 22 May 25–31 Together (2003) $16.1M Together (2003)
Earlier years

How Does May 2003 Compare With May in Earlier Years?

Of these 10 years, May 1998 earned the most: $706.7M from 19 films, led by Deep Impact (1998). May 2003 took $539.4M.

Month Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
May 1994 16 films 16 $46M – Crooklyn (1994) $13.6M
May 1995 16 films · +953% 16 $484.8M +953% Braveheart (1995) $213.2M
May 1996 11 films · +13% 11 $549.5M +13% Twister (1996) $494.6M
May 1997 10 films · −97% 10 $17.1M −97% Night Falls on Manhattan (1997) $9.9M
May 1998 19 films · +4042% 19 $706.7M +4042% Deep Impact (1998) $349.5M
May 1999 8 films · −98% 8 $16.8M −98% Tea with Mussolini (1999) $14.4M
May 2000 19 films · +3237% 19 $560.2M +3237% Gladiator (2000) $465.5M
May 2001 24 films · +23% 24 $690.8M +23% Pearl Harbor (2001) $449.2M
May 2002 39 films · −4% 39 $664.8M −4% The Sum of All Fears (2002) $193.9M
May 2003 33 films · −19% 33 $539.4M −19% Bruce Almighty (2003) $484.6M
By language

Which Languages Do the Biggest Drama Movies Speak in May 2003?

English-language drama films took $509.5M across 12 films, 94% of the total, ahead of Spanish-language drama films ($8.4M) and French-language drama films ($7.9M).

May 2003 Drama Box Office by Language

  1. English $509.5M
    12 films · #1 Bruce Almighty (2003)
  2. Spanish $8.4M
    3 films · #1 Carmen (2003)
  3. French $7.9M
    5 films · #1 Man on the Train (2003)
  4. Hindi $7.6M
    4 films · #1 Andaaz (2003)
  5. Italian $1.1M
    2 films · #1 Lost Love (2003)
  6. Persian $515.1K
    1 film · #1 At Five in the Afternoon (2003)
  7. Norwegian $306.6K
    1 film · #1 The Trip (2003)
  8. Japanese $46.3K
    1 film · #1 Shara (2003)
  9. Romanian $24.6K
    1 film · #1 Niki and Flo (2003)
  10. Korean $7.6K
    2 films · #1 Oseam (2003)
Archive

Drama Box Office in 2003, Month by Month

The months of 2003 with their totals: December leads with $1.3B, led by The Last Samurai (2003).

FAQ

Drama Box Office May 2003: 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 33 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing drama movie in May 2003?

Bruce Almighty (2003) leads with $484.6M worldwide, $242.8M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Together (2003) at $14.7M and Carmen (2003) at $8.1M.

How much did drama movies released in May 2003 earn?

33 drama films released in May 2003 report a worldwide gross, $539.4M in all, or $16.3M per film on average. April 2003 releases took $106.6M.

How many drama movies released in May 2003 made $1 billion?

None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Bruce Almighty (2003) with $484.6M.

How much of the May 2003 Drama box office came from the US and Canada?

$252.4M of the $539.4M total, or 47%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 20 films of the 33 report no domestic figure.

How is the May 2003 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 May 2003. 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 May 2003 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.