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Drama box office · April 2004

Drama Box Office, April 2004: Top-Grossing Releases

Man on Fire (2004) is the highest-grossing drama movie released in April 2004, with $130.8M worldwide, ahead of Mean Girls (2004) at $130.2M and Walking Tall (2004) at $57.2M. 41 drama films released in April 2004 report a worldwide gross, $564.9M in all, 54% of it from the US & Canada. 2 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 37% on March 2004, whose releases took $411.4M. By language, English leads with $411.6M across 15 drama releases.

April 2004 releases with a gross
41
combined worldwide
$564.9M
films crossed $100M
2
vs March 2004
+37%
Man on Fire (2004) movie poster #1 of 41
#1 drama movie of April 2004

Man on Fire (2004)

2004 · Action, Drama

$130.8M worldwide · 23% of the chart's total

$77.9M US & Canada · 60% $52.9M elsewhere · 40%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Drama Hits of April 2004?

Man on Fire (2004) leads with $130.8M, 23% of the total. The top 5 together took $406.2M, 72% of what all 41 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Man on Fire (2004) movie poster Number 1
    $130.8M Man on Fire (2004)
    $77.9M US & Canada · 60% $52.9M elsewhere · 40%
  2. Mean Girls (2004) movie poster Number 2
    $130.2M Mean Girls (2004)
    $86.1M US & Canada · 66% $44.1M elsewhere · 34%
  3. Walking Tall (2004) movie poster Number 3
    $57.2M Walking Tall (2004)
    $46.4M US & Canada · 81% $10.8M elsewhere · 19%
  4. The Punisher (2004) movie poster Number 4
    $54.7M The Punisher (2004)
    $33.8M US & Canada · 62% $20.9M elsewhere · 38%
  5. Marathon (2004) movie poster Number 5
    $33.3M Marathon (2004)
    No US & Canada figure reported

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Drama Release of April 2004, 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 April 2004.

  1. 1 Man on Fire (2004) movie poster
    Man on Fire (2004) Apr 23, 2004 · English · Action, Drama, Thriller $130.8M worldwide
    Apr 23, 2004 US and Canada: $77.9M Rest of the world: $52.9M Worldwide: $130.8M
  2. 2 Mean Girls (2004) movie poster
    Mean Girls (2004) Apr 30, 2004 · English · Drama, Comedy $130.2M worldwide
    Apr 30, 2004 US and Canada: $86.1M Rest of the world: $44.1M Worldwide: $130.2M
  3. 3 Walking Tall (2004) movie poster
    Walking Tall (2004) Apr 2, 2004 · English · Action, Biography, Drama $57.2M worldwide
    Apr 2, 2004 US and Canada: $46.4M Rest of the world: $10.8M Worldwide: $57.2M
  4. 4 The Punisher (2004) movie poster
    The Punisher (2004) Apr 16, 2004 · Action, Drama, Thriller $54.7M worldwide
    Apr 16, 2004 US and Canada: $33.8M Rest of the world: $20.9M Worldwide: $54.7M
  5. 5 Marathon (2004) movie poster
    Marathon (2004) Apr 2, 2004 · Drama $33.3M worldwide
    Apr 2, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $33.3M
  6. 6 The Girl Next Door (2004) movie poster
    The Girl Next Door (2004) Apr 9, 2004 · English · Drama, Comedy, Romance $30.4M worldwide
    Apr 9, 2004 US and Canada: $14.6M Rest of the world: $15.8M Worldwide: $30.4M
  7. 7 Godsend (2004) movie poster
    Godsend (2004) Apr 30, 2004 · English · Drama, Thriller, Horror $30.1M worldwide
    Apr 30, 2004 US and Canada: $14.4M Rest of the world: $15.7M Worldwide: $30.1M
  8. 8 The Alamo (2004) movie poster
    The Alamo (2004) Apr 9, 2004 · English · Drama, History, War $25.8M worldwide
    Apr 9, 2004 US and Canada: $22.4M Rest of the world: $3.4M Worldwide: $25.8M
  9. 9 Mariages! (2004) movie poster
    Mariages! (2004) Apr 21, 2004 · French · Drama, Comedy $13M worldwide
    Apr 21, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $13M
  10. 10 Casshern (2004) movie poster
    Casshern (2004) Apr 24, 2004 · Japanese · Drama, Sci-Fi, Horror $12.6M worldwide
    Apr 24, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $12.6M
  11. 11 Main Hoon Na (2004) movie poster
    Main Hoon Na (2004) Apr 30, 2004 · Hindi · Drama $10.8M worldwide
    Apr 30, 2004 US and Canada: $1.7M Rest of the world: $9.1M Worldwide: $10.8M
  12. 12 Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring (2004) movie poster
    Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring (2004) Apr 2, 2004 · Korean · Drama $8.8M worldwide
    Apr 2, 2004 US and Canada: $2.4M Rest of the world: $6.5M Worldwide: $8.8M
  13. 13 I'm Not Scared (2004) movie poster
    I'm Not Scared (2004) Apr 9, 2004 · Italian · Drama, Mystery, Thriller $7.4M worldwide
    Apr 9, 2004 US and Canada: $1.6M Rest of the world: $5.7M Worldwide: $7.4M
  14. 14 Cash Truck (2004) movie poster
    Cash Truck (2004) Apr 14, 2004 · French · Thriller, Crime, Drama $3.1M worldwide
    Apr 14, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.1M
  15. 15 Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius (2004) movie poster
    Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius (2004) Apr 30, 2004 · English · Biography, Drama, Sport $2.7M worldwide
    Apr 30, 2004 US and Canada: $2.7M Rest of the world: $13.8K Worldwide: $2.7M
  16. 16 Young Adam (2004) movie poster
    Young Adam (2004) Apr 16, 2004 · English · Drama, Thriller, Crime $2.6M worldwide
    Apr 16, 2004 US and Canada: $767.4K Rest of the world: $1.8M Worldwide: $2.6M
  17. 17 Love on the Rocks (2004) movie poster
    Love on the Rocks (2004) Apr 8, 2004 · Cantonese · Romance, Drama $1.9M worldwide
    Apr 8, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.9M
  18. 18 Since Otar Left (2004) movie poster
    Since Otar Left (2004) Apr 30, 2004 · French · Drama $1.6M worldwide
    Apr 30, 2004 US and Canada: $350.4K Rest of the world: $1.3M Worldwide: $1.6M
  19. 19 Roma (2004) movie poster
    Roma (2004) Apr 15, 2004 · Spanish · Mystery, History, Romance $1.5M worldwide
    Apr 15, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.5M
  20. 20 In Orange (2004) movie poster
    In Orange (2004) Apr 28, 2004 · Dutch · Adventure, Drama, Family $1.3M worldwide
    Apr 28, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.3M
  21. 21 Koma (2004) movie poster
    Koma (2004) Apr 27, 2004 · Cantonese · Drama, Mystery, Crime $904K worldwide
    Apr 27, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $904K
  22. 22 The Saddest Music in the World (2004) movie poster
    The Saddest Music in the World (2004) Apr 30, 2004 · English · Drama, Fantasy, Comedy $855K worldwide
    Apr 30, 2004 US and Canada: $699.2K Rest of the world: $155.8K Worldwide: $855K
  23. 23 Moving Targets (2004) movie poster
    Moving Targets (2004) Apr 23, 2004 · Cantonese · Action, Thriller, Drama $535.3K worldwide
    Apr 23, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $535.3K
  24. 24 The Whore and the Whale (2004) movie poster
    The Whore and the Whale (2004) Apr 1, 2004 · Spanish · Drama $515.3K worldwide
    Apr 1, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $515.3K
  25. 25 The Scent of Blood (2004) movie poster
    The Scent of Blood (2004) Apr 2, 2004 · Italian · Drama $475.6K worldwide
    Apr 2, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $475.6K
  26. 26 The United States of Leland (2004) movie poster
    The United States of Leland (2004) Apr 2, 2004 · English · Drama, Crime $343.8K worldwide
    Apr 2, 2004 US and Canada: $343.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $343.8K
  27. 27 Mickey (2004) movie poster
    Mickey (2004) Apr 30, 2004 · English · Drama, Family $294.8K worldwide
    Apr 30, 2004 US and Canada: $294.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $294.8K
  28. 28 Twentynine Palms (2004) movie poster
    Twentynine Palms (2004) Apr 9, 2004 · English · Drama, Horror $168K worldwide
    Apr 9, 2004 US and Canada: $54.5K Rest of the world: $113.5K Worldwide: $168K
  29. 29 Bulgarian Lovers (2004) movie poster
    Bulgarian Lovers (2004) Apr 30, 2004 · Spanish · Drama, Comedy, Romance $161K worldwide
    Apr 30, 2004 US and Canada: $60.7K Rest of the world: $100.3K Worldwide: $161K
  30. 30 El año del diluvio (2004) movie poster
    El año del diluvio (2004) Apr 28, 2004 · Spanish · Drama $145.9K worldwide
    Apr 28, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $145.9K
  31. 31 Summer Clouds (2004) movie poster
    Summer Clouds (2004) Apr 30, 2004 · Spanish · Drama $93.4K worldwide
    Apr 30, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $93.4K
  32. 32 Azul y Blanco (2004) movie poster
    Azul y Blanco (2004) Apr 23, 2004 · Spanish · Drama, Romance $80.2K worldwide
    Apr 23, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $80.2K
  33. 33 Champions (2004) movie poster
    Champions (2004) Apr 1, 2004 · Czech · Drama $79K worldwide
    Apr 1, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $79K
  34. 34 Yoshino’s Barber Shop (2004) movie poster
    Yoshino’s Barber Shop (2004) Apr 10, 2004 · Japanese · Comedy, Drama $72.2K worldwide
    Apr 10, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $72.2K
  35. 35 A Thousand Peace Clouds Encircle the Sky (2004) movie poster
    A Thousand Peace Clouds Encircle the Sky (2004) Apr 16, 2004 · Spanish · Drama, Romance $48.8K worldwide
    Apr 16, 2004 US and Canada: $48.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $48.8K
  36. 36 Adored (2004) movie poster
    Adored (2004) Apr 2, 2004 · Drama $41.7K worldwide
    Apr 2, 2004 US and Canada: $41.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $41.7K
  37. 37 Justice (2004) movie poster
    Justice (2004) Apr 28, 2004 · English · Drama, Comedy $39.9K worldwide
    Apr 28, 2004 US and Canada: $39.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $39.9K
  38. 38 The Life (2004) movie poster
    The Life (2004) Apr 16, 2004 · Spanish · Drama $26K worldwide
    Apr 16, 2004 US and Canada: $5.1K Rest of the world: $20.9K Worldwide: $26K
  39. 39 Promised Land (2004) movie poster
    Promised Land (2004) Apr 11, 2004 · English · Thriller, Drama $25.3K worldwide
    Apr 11, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $25.3K
  40. 40 The Middle of the World (2004) movie poster
    The Middle of the World (2004) Apr 9, 2004 · Portuguese · Drama $13.3K worldwide
    Apr 9, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $13.3K
  41. 41 Close Call (2004) movie poster
    Close Call (2004) Apr 16, 2004 · English · Action, Drama, Crime $12.1K worldwide
    Apr 16, 2004 US and Canada: $12.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $12.1K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in April 2004?

Of the top 10, The Alamo (2004) earned the biggest share at home (87% in the US & Canada), while Godsend (2004) made 52% of its gross abroad. Across all 41 films, $306.8M (54%) came from the US & Canada. 3 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 Man on Fire (2004) $130.8M
    $77.9M US & Canada · 60% $52.9M elsewhere · 40%
  2. 2 Mean Girls (2004) $130.2M
    $86.1M US & Canada · 66% $44.1M elsewhere · 34%
  3. 3 Walking Tall (2004) $57.2M
    $46.4M US & Canada · 81% $10.8M elsewhere · 19%
  4. 4 The Punisher (2004) $54.7M
    $33.8M US & Canada · 62% $20.9M elsewhere · 38%
  5. 5 Marathon (2004) $33.3M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  6. 6 The Girl Next Door (2004) $30.4M
    $14.6M US & Canada · 48% $15.8M elsewhere · 52%
  7. 7 Godsend (2004) $30.1M
    $14.4M US & Canada · 48% $15.7M elsewhere · 52%
  8. 8 The Alamo (2004) $25.8M
    $22.4M US & Canada · 87% $3.4M elsewhere · 13%
  9. 9 Mariages! (2004) $13M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  10. 10 Casshern (2004) $12.6M
    No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands

How Many April 2004 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

2 of 41 films crossed $100M and took $261M between them, 46% of the total. 30 films, 73% 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 2 films, 5% of the list $261M · 46% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 9 films, 22% of the list $268M · 47% of the gross
  • Under $10M 30 films, 73% of the list $35.9M · 6% of the gross
By release week

Which Week of April 2004 Had the Biggest Releases?

Films released in week 18 (Apr 25–May 1) took $179.3M, led by Mean Girls (2004). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.

  1. Week 14 Wk 14 Mar 28–Apr 3 Walking Tall (2004) $100.8M Walking Tall (2004)
  2. Week 15 Wk 15 Apr 4–10 The Girl Next Door (2004) $65.7M The Girl Next Door (2004)
  3. Week 16 Wk 16 Apr 11–17 The Punisher (2004) $62M The Punisher (2004)
  4. Week 17 Wk 17 Apr 18–24 Man on Fire (2004) $157.1M Man on Fire (2004)
  5. Week 18 Wk 18 Apr 25–May 1 Mean Girls (2004) $179.3M Mean Girls (2004)
Earlier years

How Does April 2004 Compare With April in Earlier Years?

Of these 10 years, April 2000 earned the most: $585.9M from 27 films, led by U-571 (2000). April 2004 took $564.9M.

Month Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
April 1995 15 films 15 $315.6M – Bad Boys (1995) $141.4M
April 1996 11 films · −34% 11 $208.9M −34% Primal Fear (1996) $102.6M
April 1997 20 films · −4% 20 $200.9M −4% Volcano (1997) $122.8M
April 1998 18 films · +18% 18 $237.2M +18% Mercury Rising (1998) $93.1M
April 1999 17 films · −13% 17 $206.1M −13% Never Been Kissed (1999) $84.6M
April 2000 27 films · +184% 27 $585.9M +184% U-571 (2000) $127.7M
April 2001 21 films · −21% 21 $465M −21% Bridget Jones's Diary (2001) $282M
April 2002 32 films · −42% 32 $267.9M −42% Changing Lanes (2002) $94.9M
April 2003 26 films · −60% 26 $106.6M −60% A Man Apart (2003) $44.4M
April 2004 41 films · +430% 41 $564.9M +430% Man on Fire (2004) $130.8M
By language

Which Languages Do the Biggest Drama Movies Speak in April 2004?

English-language drama films took $411.6M across 15 films, 73% of the total, ahead of French-language drama films ($17.8M) and Japanese-language drama films ($12.7M).

April 2004 Drama Box Office by Language

  1. English $411.6M
    15 films · #1 Man on Fire (2004)
  2. French $17.8M
    3 films · #1 Mariages! (2004)
  3. Japanese $12.7M
    2 films · #1 Casshern (2004)
  4. Hindi $10.8M
    1 film · #1 Main Hoon Na (2004)
  5. Korean $8.8M
    1 film · #1 Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring (2004)
  6. Italian $7.8M
    2 films · #1 I'm Not Scared (2004)
  7. Cantonese $3.3M
    3 films · #1 Love on the Rocks (2004)
  8. Spanish $2.5M
    8 films · #1 Roma (2004)
  9. Dutch $1.3M
    1 film · #1 In Orange (2004)
  10. Czech $79K
    1 film · #1 Champions (2004)
Archive

Drama Box Office in 2004, Month by Month

The months of 2004 with their totals: December leads with $988.9M, led by Million Dollar Baby (2004).

FAQ

Drama Box Office April 2004: 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 41 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing drama movie in April 2004?

Man on Fire (2004) leads with $130.8M worldwide, $77.9M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Mean Girls (2004) at $130.2M and Walking Tall (2004) at $57.2M.

How much did drama movies released in April 2004 earn?

41 drama films released in April 2004 report a worldwide gross, $564.9M in all, or $13.8M per film on average. March 2004 releases took $411.4M.

How many drama movies released in April 2004 made $1 billion?

None. 2 films crossed $100 million, led by Man on Fire (2004) with $130.8M.

How much of the April 2004 Drama box office came from the US and Canada?

$306.8M of the $564.9M total, or 54%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 18 films of the 41 report no domestic figure.

How is the April 2004 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 April 2004. 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 April 2004 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.