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Drama Box Office 2003: Highest-Grossing Drama Movies, Page 3

Bruce Almighty (2003) is the highest-grossing drama movie released in 2003, with $484.6M worldwide, ahead of The Last Samurai (2003) at $454.6M and Love Actually (2003) at $250.8M. 384 drama films released in 2003 report a worldwide gross, $5B in all, 46% of it from the US & Canada. 11 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 5% on 2002, whose releases took $5.2B. By language, English leads with $4.2B across 151 drama releases.

2003 releases with a gross
384
combined worldwide
$5B
films crossed $100M
11
vs 2002
−5%
Bruce Almighty (2003) movie poster #1 of 384
#1 drama movie of 2003

Bruce Almighty (2003)

2003 · Drama, Fantasy

$484.6M worldwide · 10% of the chart's total

$242.8M US & Canada · 50% $241.8M elsewhere · 50%
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Every Drama Release of 2003, Ranked by Worldwide Gross

Ranks 101 to 150 of 384. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in 2003.

  1. 101 The Room (2003) movie poster
    The Room (2003) Jul 18, 2003 · English · Drama, Romance $5.2M worldwide
    Jul 18, 2003 US and Canada: $549.6K Rest of the world: $4.7M Worldwide: $5.2M
  2. 102 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
  3. 103 Silmido (2003) movie poster
    Silmido (2003) Dec 24, 2003 · Korean · Action, Drama $4.9M worldwide
    Dec 24, 2003 US and Canada: $298.3K Rest of the world: $4.6M Worldwide: $4.9M
  4. 104 A Housekeeper (2003) movie poster
    A Housekeeper (2003) Jul 11, 2003 · French · Drama, Comedy, Romance $4.7M worldwide
    Jul 11, 2003 US and Canada: $467.3K Rest of the world: $4.3M Worldwide: $4.7M
  5. 105 Laurel Canyon (2003) movie poster
    Laurel Canyon (2003) Mar 7, 2003 · English · Drama, Music $4.4M worldwide
    Mar 7, 2003 US and Canada: $3.7M Rest of the world: $748.8K Worldwide: $4.4M
  6. 106 Caterina in the Big City (2003) movie poster
    Caterina in the Big City (2003) Oct 24, 2003 · Italian · Drama, Comedy $4.4M worldwide
    Oct 24, 2003 US and Canada: $296.5K Rest of the world: $4.1M Worldwide: $4.4M
  7. 107 Berlin Blues (2003) movie poster
    Berlin Blues (2003) Oct 1, 2003 · German · Drama, Comedy $4.1M worldwide
    Oct 1, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.1M
  8. 108 Japanese Story (2003) movie poster
    Japanese Story (2003) Dec 31, 2003 · English · Drama, Romance $4.1M worldwide
    Dec 31, 2003 US and Canada: $647.1K Rest of the world: $3.5M Worldwide: $4.1M
  9. 109 The Gospel of John (2003) movie poster
    The Gospel of John (2003) Sep 11, 2003 · English · Drama $4.1M worldwide
    Sep 11, 2003 US and Canada: $4.1M Rest of the world: $9.7K Worldwide: $4.1M
  10. 110 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
  11. 111 Better Luck Tomorrow (2003) movie poster
    Better Luck Tomorrow (2003) Apr 11, 2003 · English · Drama, Crime $3.8M worldwide
    Apr 11, 2003 US and Canada: $3.8M Rest of the world: $6.8K Worldwide: $3.8M
  12. 112 The Secret Lives of Dentists (2003) movie poster
    The Secret Lives of Dentists (2003) Aug 1, 2003 · English · Drama $3.8M worldwide
    Aug 1, 2003 US and Canada: $3.7M Rest of the world: $56.9K Worldwide: $3.8M
  13. 113 Moon Child (2003) movie poster
    Moon Child (2003) Apr 19, 2003 · Japanese · Thriller, Action, Drama $3.7M worldwide
    Apr 19, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.7M
  14. 114 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
  15. 115 Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi (2003) movie poster
    Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi (2003) Apr 19, 2003 · Telugu · Romance, Drama $3.5M worldwide
    Apr 19, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.5M
  16. 116 Running on Karma (2003) movie poster
    Running on Karma (2003) Sep 27, 2003 · Cantonese · Drama, Action, Thriller $3.4M worldwide
    Sep 27, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.4M
  17. 117 Mother’s Elling (2003) movie poster
    Mother’s Elling (2003) Oct 10, 2003 · Norwegian · Comedy, Drama $3.4M worldwide
    Oct 10, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.4M
  18. 118 Pieces of April (2003) movie poster
    Pieces of April (2003) Oct 17, 2003 · English · Drama, Comedy $3.3M worldwide
    Oct 17, 2003 US and Canada: $2.5M Rest of the world: $753.7K Worldwide: $3.3M
  19. 119 Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003) movie poster
    Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003) Dec 19, 2003 · Hindi · Drama, Comedy $3.1M worldwide
    Dec 19, 2003 US and Canada: $48.8K Rest of the world: $3.1M Worldwide: $3.1M
  20. 120 Vasantham (2003) movie poster
    Vasantham (2003) Jul 11, 2003 · Telugu · Romance, Drama, Family $3.1M worldwide
    Jul 11, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.1M
  21. 121 Pupendo (2003) movie poster
    Pupendo (2003) Mar 27, 2003 · Czech · Drama, Comedy $3M worldwide
    Mar 27, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3M
  22. 122 Shattered Glass (2003) movie poster
    Shattered Glass (2003) Oct 31, 2003 · English · Drama, History $2.9M worldwide
    Oct 31, 2003 US and Canada: $2.2M Rest of the world: $724.7K Worldwide: $2.9M
  23. 123 Sylvia (2003) movie poster
    Sylvia (2003) Oct 17, 2003 · English · Biography, Drama, Romance $2.9M worldwide
    Oct 17, 2003 US and Canada: $1.3M Rest of the world: $1.6M Worldwide: $2.9M
  24. 124 And Now... Ladies and Gentlemen... (2003) movie poster
    And Now... Ladies and Gentlemen... (2003) Aug 1, 2003 · French · Drama, Thriller, Romance $2.9M worldwide
    Aug 1, 2003 US and Canada: $736.9K Rest of the world: $2.1M Worldwide: $2.9M
  25. 125 Raising Victor Vargas (2003) movie poster
    Raising Victor Vargas (2003) Mar 28, 2003 · English · Drama, Romance $2.8M worldwide
    Mar 28, 2003 US and Canada: $2.1M Rest of the world: $737.5K Worldwide: $2.8M
  26. 126 Camp (2003) movie poster
    Camp (2003) Jul 25, 2003 · Japanese · Drama, Comedy, Musical $2.7M worldwide
    Jul 25, 2003 US and Canada: $1.6M Rest of the world: $1.1M Worldwide: $2.7M
  27. 127 Buddy (2003) movie poster
    Buddy (2003) Aug 29, 2003 · Norwegian · Comedy, Romance, Drama $2.6M worldwide
    Aug 29, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.6M
  28. 128 Wonderland (2003) movie poster
    Wonderland (2003) Oct 3, 2003 · Finnish · Drama, Mystery, Thriller $2.5M worldwide
    Oct 3, 2003 US and Canada: $1.1M Rest of the world: $1.4M Worldwide: $2.5M
  29. 129 South from Granada (2003) movie poster
    South from Granada (2003) Jan 9, 2003 · Spanish · Drama, Romance, Comedy $2.5M worldwide
    Jan 9, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.5M
  30. 130 Sibelius (2003) movie poster
    Sibelius (2003) Sep 12, 2003 · Finnish · Drama, History $2.4M worldwide
    Sep 12, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.4M
  31. 131 Kuch Naa Kaho (2003) movie poster
    Kuch Naa Kaho (2003) Aug 26, 2003 · Hindi · Drama, Comedy, Romance $2.2M worldwide
    Aug 26, 2003 US and Canada: $224.8K Rest of the world: $2M Worldwide: $2.2M
  32. 132 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
  33. 133 Bollywood/Hollywood (2003) movie poster
    Bollywood/Hollywood (2003) Sep 26, 2003 · English · Drama, Comedy, Romance $2.1M worldwide
    Sep 26, 2003 US and Canada: $1.5M Rest of the world: $637.7K Worldwide: $2.1M
  34. 134 Madeleine (2003) movie poster
    Madeleine (2003) Jan 10, 2003 · Korean · Romance, Drama $2.1M worldwide
    Jan 10, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.1M
  35. 135 The Hard Word (2003) movie poster
    The Hard Word (2003) Jun 13, 2003 · English · Drama, Thriller, Crime $2.1M worldwide
    Jun 13, 2003 US and Canada: $426.9K Rest of the world: $1.7M Worldwide: $2.1M
  36. 136 Turn Left, Turn Right (2003) movie poster
    Turn Left, Turn Right (2003) Aug 11, 2003 · Cantonese · Romance, Drama $2.1M worldwide
    Aug 11, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.1M
  37. 137 Boys (2003) movie poster
    Boys (2003) Aug 29, 2003 · Tamil · Comedy, Romance, Drama $2M worldwide
    Aug 29, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2M
  38. 138 Lost in Time (2003) movie poster
    Lost in Time (2003) Nov 20, 2003 · Cantonese · Drama $2M worldwide
    Nov 20, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2M
  39. 139 Rus Gelin (2003) movie poster
    Rus Gelin (2003) Feb 7, 2003 · Turkish · Drama, Comedy $1.9M worldwide
    Feb 7, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.9M
  40. 140 Gangaajal (2003) movie poster
    Gangaajal (2003) Aug 29, 2003 · Hindi · Drama, Crime $1.9M worldwide
    Aug 29, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.9M
  41. 141 Sound of Colors (2003) movie poster
    Sound of Colors (2003) Dec 20, 2003 · Cantonese · Comedy, Drama, Romance $1.8M worldwide
    Dec 20, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.8M
  42. 142 Dum (2003) movie poster
    Dum (2003) Jan 24, 2003 · Hindi · Crime, Action, Romance $1.8M worldwide
    Jan 24, 2003 US and Canada: $101K Rest of the world: $1.7M Worldwide: $1.8M
  43. 143 Learning to Lie (2003) movie poster
    Learning to Lie (2003) Jul 2, 2003 · German · Drama, Comedy $1.8M worldwide
    Jul 2, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.8M
  44. 144 Open Hearts (2003) movie poster
    Open Hearts (2003) Feb 21, 2003 · English · Drama, Romance $1.7M worldwide
    Feb 21, 2003 US and Canada: $136.2K Rest of the world: $1.6M Worldwide: $1.7M
  45. 145 Wolf Summer (2003) movie poster
    Wolf Summer (2003) Feb 28, 2003 · Norwegian · Drama, Family, Adventure $1.7M worldwide
    Feb 28, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M
  46. 146 Divine Intervention (2003) movie poster
    Divine Intervention (2003) Jan 17, 2003 · Arabic · Drama, Comedy, Romance $1.7M worldwide
    Jan 17, 2003 US and Canada: $421.3K Rest of the world: $1.3M Worldwide: $1.7M
  47. 147 Vivir intentando (2003) movie poster
    Vivir intentando (2003) Jun 19, 2003 · Spanish · Drama $1.7M worldwide
    Jun 19, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M
  48. 148 Northfork (2003) movie poster
    Northfork (2003) Jul 11, 2003 · English · Drama, Fantasy $1.6M worldwide
    Jul 11, 2003 US and Canada: $1.4M Rest of the world: $179.2K Worldwide: $1.6M
  49. 149 One Hand Can’t Clap (2003) movie poster
    One Hand Can’t Clap (2003) Sep 18, 2003 · Czech · Drama, Comedy $1.6M worldwide
    Sep 18, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M
  50. 150 Cleopatra (2003) movie poster
    Cleopatra (2003) Aug 14, 2003 · Spanish · Comedy, Drama $1.6M worldwide
    Aug 14, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M
Archive

Drama Box Office Year by Year

Every year from 1919 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2019 leads with $13.9B, led by The Lion King (2019).

2020s 7 years · $50.1B
2010s 10 years · $113.6B
2000s 10 years · $70.7B
1990s 10 years · $42.3B
1980s 10 years · $14.2B
1970s 10 years · $5B
1960s 10 years · $865.1M
1950s 10 years · $438.7M
1940s 10 years · $775.9M
1930s 10 years · $2.8M
1920s 8 years · $10.4M
1910s 1 year · $160