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Drama box office · Week 48 · Nov 21–27, 2004

Drama Box Office, Week 48 of 2004: Drama Releases of Nov 21–27

A Very Long Engagement (2004) is the highest-grossing drama movie released in week 48 of 2004 (Nov 21–27), with $69.4M worldwide, ahead of Me and My Sister (2004) at $10.5M and Ae Fond Kiss... (2004) at $6.6M. 10 drama films released that week report a worldwide gross, $92M in all, 11% of it from the US & Canada. That is up 114% on Week 47, 2004, whose releases took $43M. By language, French leads with $80.2M across 3 drama releases.

week 48 releases with a gross
10
combined worldwide
$92M
A Very Long Engagement (2004), the #1
$69.4M
vs Week 47, 2004
+114%
A Very Long Engagement (2004) movie poster #1 of 10
#1 drama movie of Week 48, 2004

A Very Long Engagement (2004)

2004 · Drama, Mystery

$69.4M worldwide · 75% of the chart's total

$6.5M US & Canada · 9% $62.9M elsewhere · 91%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Drama Hits of Week 48 of 2004?

A Very Long Engagement (2004) leads with $69.4M, 75% of the total. The top 5 together took $90.7M, 99% of what all 10 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. A Very Long Engagement (2004) movie poster Number 1
    $69.4M A Very Long Engagement (2004)
    $6.5M US & Canada · 9% $62.9M elsewhere · 91%
  2. Me and My Sister (2004) movie poster Number 2
    $10.5M Me and My Sister (2004)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  3. Ae Fond Kiss... (2004) movie poster Number 3
    $6.6M Ae Fond Kiss... (2004)
    $30.1K US & Canada · <1% $6.5M elsewhere · 100%
  4. The Work and the Glory (2004) movie poster Number 4
    $3.3M The Work and the Glory (2004)
    $3.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  5. Cosas que hacen que la vida valga la pena (2004) movie poster Number 5
    $924.1K Cosas que hacen que la vida valga la pena (2004)
    No US & Canada figure reported

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Drama Release of Week 48 of 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 week 48 of 2004 (Nov 21–27).

  1. 1 A Very Long Engagement (2004) movie poster
    A Very Long Engagement (2004) Nov 26, 2004 · French · Drama, Mystery, Romance $69.4M worldwide
    Nov 26, 2004 US and Canada: $6.5M Rest of the world: $62.9M Worldwide: $69.4M
  2. 2 Me and My Sister (2004) movie poster
    Me and My Sister (2004) Nov 21, 2004 · French · Drama, Comedy $10.5M worldwide
    Nov 21, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $10.5M
  3. 3 Ae Fond Kiss... (2004) movie poster
    Ae Fond Kiss... (2004) Nov 26, 2004 · English · Drama, Romance $6.6M worldwide
    Nov 26, 2004 US and Canada: $30.1K Rest of the world: $6.5M Worldwide: $6.6M
  4. 4 The Work and the Glory (2004) movie poster
    The Work and the Glory (2004) Nov 24, 2004 · English · Drama, Romance $3.3M worldwide
    Nov 24, 2004 US and Canada: $3.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.3M
  5. 5 Cosas que hacen que la vida valga la pena (2004) movie poster
    Cosas que hacen que la vida valga la pena (2004) Nov 26, 2004 · Spanish · Romance, Comedy, Drama $924.1K worldwide
    Nov 26, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $924.1K
  6. 6 Moscow Heat (2004) movie poster
    Moscow Heat (2004) Nov 24, 2004 · English · Drama, Thriller, Action $840.2K worldwide
    Nov 24, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $840.2K
  7. 7 Notre musique (2004) movie poster
    Notre musique (2004) Nov 24, 2004 · French · Drama, History $293.7K worldwide
    Nov 24, 2004 US and Canada: $139.9K Rest of the world: $153.8K Worldwide: $293.7K
  8. 8 Easy (2004) movie poster
    Easy (2004) Nov 26, 2004 · Italian · Drama, Comedy, Romance $86.1K worldwide
    Nov 26, 2004 US and Canada: $21.6K Rest of the world: $64.5K Worldwide: $86.1K
  9. 9 Purple Butterfly (2004) movie poster
    Purple Butterfly (2004) Nov 26, 2004 · Chinese · Drama, History, War $17.8K worldwide
    Nov 26, 2004 US and Canada: $17.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $17.8K
  10. 10 Boats Out of Watermelon Rinds (2004) movie poster
    Boats Out of Watermelon Rinds (2004) Nov 26, 2004 · Turkish · Drama $13.5K worldwide
    Nov 26, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $13.5K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in Week 48 of 2004?

Of the top 10, The Work and the Glory (2004) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Ae Fond Kiss... (2004) made 100% of its gross abroad. Across all 10 films, $10.1M (11%) came from the US & Canada. 4 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 A Very Long Engagement (2004) $69.4M
    $6.5M US & Canada · 9% $62.9M elsewhere · 91%
  2. 2 Me and My Sister (2004) $10.5M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  3. 3 Ae Fond Kiss... (2004) $6.6M
    $30.1K US & Canada · <1% $6.5M elsewhere · 100%
  4. 4 The Work and the Glory (2004) $3.3M
    $3.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  5. 5 Cosas que hacen que la vida valga la pena (2004) $924.1K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  6. 6 Moscow Heat (2004) $840.2K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  7. 7 Notre musique (2004) $293.7K
    $139.9K US & Canada · 48% $153.8K elsewhere · 52%
  8. 8 Easy (2004) $86.1K
    $21.6K US & Canada · 25% $64.5K elsewhere · 75%
  9. 9 Purple Butterfly (2004) $17.8K
    $17.8K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  10. 10 Boats Out of Watermelon Rinds (2004) $13.5K
    No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands

How Many Week 48 of 2004 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

None of the 10 films reached $100M. 8 films, 80% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $92M 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 2 films, 20% of the list $79.9M · 87% of the gross
  • Under $10M 8 films, 80% of the list $12.1M · 13% of the gross
Weeks around it

How Does Week 48 Compare With the Weeks Around It?

Week 48 releases took $92M. The biggest of these 9 weeks is week 46 (Nov 7–13) with $211.7M, led by Finding Neverland (2004).

  1. Week 42 Wk 42 Oct 10–16 Shall We Dance? (2004) $203.1M Shall We Dance? (2004)
  2. Week 43 Wk 43 Oct 17–23 Sideways (2004) $110.6M Sideways (2004)
  3. Week 44 Wk 44 Oct 24–30 Ray (2004) $204.3M Ray (2004)
  4. Week 45 Wk 45 Oct 31–Nov 6 Alfie (2004) $61.7M Alfie (2004)
  5. Week 46 Wk 46 Nov 7–13 Finding Neverland (2004) $211.7M Finding Neverland (2004)
  6. Week 47 Wk 47 Nov 14–20 Bad Education (2004) $43M Bad Education (2004)
  7. Week 48 Wk 48 Nov 21–27 A Very Long Engagement (2004) $92M A Very Long Engagement (2004)
  8. Week 49 Wk 49 Nov 28–Dec 4 Closer (2004) $210.2M Closer (2004)
  9. Week 50 Wk 50 Dec 5–11 The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004) $42.4M The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004)
Earlier years

How Does Week 48 of 2004 Compare With Earlier Years?

Of these 10 years, Week 48, 2000 earned the most: $266.1M from 2 films, led by Unbreakable (2000). Week 48, 2004 took $92M.

Week Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
Week 48, 1995 Nov 26–Dec 2 3 films 3 $804.7K – Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead (1995) $529.8K
Week 48, 1996 Nov 24–30 4 films · +3981% 4 $32.8M +3981% Sling Blade (1996) $24.4M
Week 48, 1997 Nov 23–29 3 films · −97% 3 $970.6K −97% Bent (1997) $496.1K
Week 48, 1998 Nov 22–28 4 films · +8109% 4 $79.7M +8109% Babe: Pig in the City (1998) $69.1M
Week 48, 1999 Nov 21–27 4 films · −91% 4 $6.9M −91% Flawless (1999) $4.5M
Week 48, 2000 Nov 19–25 2 films · +3782% 2 $266.1M +3782% Unbreakable (2000) $248.1M
Week 48, 2001 Nov 25–Dec 1 6 films · −65% 6 $94.1M −65% Behind Enemy Lines (2001) $91.8M
Week 48, 2002 Nov 24–30 7 films · −16% 7 $78.8M −16% Solaris (2002) $30M
Week 48, 2003 Nov 23–29 9 films · +62% 9 $127.6M +62% Bad Santa (2003) $76.5M
Week 48, 2004 Nov 21–27 10 films · −28% 10 $92M −28% A Very Long Engagement (2004) $69.4M
By language

Which Languages Do the Biggest Drama Movies Speak in Week 48 of 2004?

French-language drama films took $80.2M across 3 films, 87% of the total, ahead of English-language drama films ($10.8M) and Spanish-language drama films ($924.1K).

Week 48 of 2004 Drama Box Office by Language

  1. French $80.2M
    3 films · #1 A Very Long Engagement (2004)
  2. English $10.8M
    3 films · #1 Ae Fond Kiss... (2004)
  3. Spanish $924.1K
    1 film · #1 Cosas que hacen que la vida valga la pena (2004)
  4. Italian $86.1K
    1 film · #1 Easy (2004)
  5. Chinese $17.8K
    1 film · #1 Purple Butterfly (2004)
  6. Turkish $13.5K
    1 film · #1 Boats Out of Watermelon Rinds (2004)
Archive

Drama Box Office in 2004, Week by Week

53 weeks of 2004 with reported grosses; the biggest is week 9 (Feb 22–28) with $762.5M, led by The Passion of the Christ (2004).

FAQ

Drama Box Office Week 48 of 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 10 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing drama movie in week 48 of 2004 (Nov 21–27)?

A Very Long Engagement (2004) leads with $69.4M worldwide, $6.5M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Me and My Sister (2004) at $10.5M and Ae Fond Kiss... (2004) at $6.6M.

How much did drama movies released in week 48 of 2004 (Nov 21–27) earn?

10 drama films released in week 48 of 2004 (Nov 21–27) report a worldwide gross, $92M in all, or $9.2M per film on average. Week 47, 2004 releases took $43M.

How many drama movies released in week 48 of 2004 (Nov 21–27) made $1 billion?

None. The biggest, A Very Long Engagement (2004), earned $69.4M.

How much of the Week 48, 2004 Drama box office came from the US and Canada?

$10.1M of the $92M total, or 11%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 4 films of the 10 report no domestic figure.

How is the week 48, 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 week 48 of 2004 (Nov 21–27). 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 week 48, 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.