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Drama Box Office 2005: Highest-Grossing Drama Movies, Page 3

War of the Worlds (2005) is the highest-grossing drama movie released in 2005, with $603.9M worldwide, ahead of King Kong (2005) at $556.9M and Batman Begins (2005) at $375.4M. 472 drama films released in 2005 report a worldwide gross, $8.1B in all, 44% of it from the US & Canada. 17 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 27% on 2004, whose releases took $6.4B. By language, English leads with $6.4B across 203 drama releases.

2005 releases with a gross
472
combined worldwide
$8.1B
films crossed $100M
17
vs 2004
+27%
War of the Worlds (2005) movie poster #1 of 472
#1 drama movie of 2005

War of the Worlds (2005)

2005 · Action, Adventure

$603.9M worldwide · 7% of the chart's total

$234.3M US & Canada · 39% $369.6M elsewhere · 61%
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Every Drama Release of 2005, Ranked by Worldwide Gross

Ranks 101 to 150 of 472. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in 2005.

  1. 101 Lords of Dogtown (2005) movie poster
    Lords of Dogtown (2005) Jun 3, 2005 · English · Biography, Drama, Sport $13.4M worldwide
    Jun 3, 2005 US and Canada: $11.3M Rest of the world: $2.1M Worldwide: $13.4M
  2. 102 The Honeymooners (2005) movie poster
    The Honeymooners (2005) Jun 10, 2005 · English · Drama, Comedy, Romance $13.2M worldwide
    Jun 10, 2005 US and Canada: $12.8M Rest of the world: $339.6K Worldwide: $13.2M
  3. 103 Don't Move (2005) movie poster
    Don't Move (2005) Mar 11, 2005 · Italian · Drama, Romance $12.1M worldwide
    Mar 11, 2005 US and Canada: $337.3K Rest of the world: $11.7M Worldwide: $12.1M
  4. 104 The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada (2005) movie poster
    The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada (2005) Dec 16, 2005 · English · Adventure, Drama, Mystery $12M worldwide
    Dec 16, 2005 US and Canada: $5M Rest of the world: $7M Worldwide: $12M
  5. 105 Layer Cake (2005) movie poster
    Layer Cake (2005) May 13, 2005 · English · Drama, Thriller, Crime $11.9M worldwide
    May 13, 2005 US and Canada: $2.3M Rest of the world: $9.5M Worldwide: $11.9M
  6. 106 Millions (2005) movie poster
    Millions (2005) Mar 11, 2005 · English · Drama, Comedy, Crime $11.8M worldwide
    Mar 11, 2005 US and Canada: $6.6M Rest of the world: $5.2M Worldwide: $11.8M
  7. 107 The Beat That My Heart Skipped (2005) movie poster
    The Beat That My Heart Skipped (2005) Jul 1, 2005 · English · Action, Drama, Thriller $11.8M worldwide
    Jul 1, 2005 US and Canada: $1M Rest of the world: $10.7M Worldwide: $11.8M
  8. 108 Shopgirl (2005) movie poster
    Shopgirl (2005) Oct 21, 2005 · English · Drama, Romance $11.7M worldwide
    Oct 21, 2005 US and Canada: $10.3M Rest of the world: $1.4M Worldwide: $11.7M
  9. 109 Initial D (2005) movie poster
    Initial D (2005) May 12, 2005 · Cantonese · Crime, Action, Drama $11.4M worldwide
    May 12, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $11.4M
  10. 110 The Squid and the Whale (2005) movie poster
    The Squid and the Whale (2005) Oct 5, 2005 · English · Drama, Comedy $11.1M worldwide
    Oct 5, 2005 US and Canada: $7.4M Rest of the world: $3.7M Worldwide: $11.1M
  11. 111 Head-On (2005) movie poster
    Head-On (2005) Jan 21, 2005 · English · Drama, Romance $11.1M worldwide
    Jan 21, 2005 US and Canada: $435.4K Rest of the world: $10.6M Worldwide: $11.1M
  12. 112 The Libertine (2005) movie poster
    The Libertine (2005) Nov 23, 2005 · English · Drama $10.9M worldwide
    Nov 23, 2005 US and Canada: $4.8M Rest of the world: $6M Worldwide: $10.9M
  13. 113 The Great Raid (2005) movie poster
    The Great Raid (2005) Aug 12, 2005 · English · Action, Drama, War $10.8M worldwide
    Aug 12, 2005 US and Canada: $10.2M Rest of the world: $610K Worldwide: $10.8M
  14. 114 Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa (2005) movie poster
    Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa (2005) Jul 21, 2005 · Japanese · Animation, Drama, Adventure $10.2M worldwide
    Jul 21, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $10.2M
  15. 115 The Ice Harvest (2005) movie poster
    The Ice Harvest (2005) Nov 23, 2005 · English · Drama, Thriller, Comedy $10.2M worldwide
    Nov 23, 2005 US and Canada: $9M Rest of the world: $1.1M Worldwide: $10.2M
  16. 116 A Bittersweet Life (2005) movie poster
    A Bittersweet Life (2005) Apr 1, 2005 · Korean · Drama, Action, Crime $10.1M worldwide
    Apr 1, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $10.1M
  17. 117 Crying Fist (2005) movie poster
    Crying Fist (2005) Mar 31, 2005 · Korean · Drama, Action $10M worldwide
    Mar 31, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $10M
  18. 118 The Samurai I Loved (2005) movie poster
    The Samurai I Loved (2005) Oct 1, 2005 · Japanese · Drama, History, Romance $9.9M worldwide
    Oct 1, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.9M
  19. 119 The Little Polar Bear 2: The Mysterious Island (2005) movie poster
    The Little Polar Bear 2: The Mysterious Island (2005) Sep 29, 2005 · German · Drama, Family, Animation $9.6M worldwide
    Sep 29, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.6M
  20. 120 Private (2005) movie poster
    Private (2005) Nov 18, 2005 · Drama, War $9.6M worldwide
    Nov 18, 2005 US and Canada: $15.8K Rest of the world: $9.6M Worldwide: $9.6M
  21. 121 Memories of Murder (2005) movie poster
    Memories of Murder (2005) Jun 24, 2005 · Korean · Drama, Mystery, Thriller $9.6M worldwide
    Jun 24, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.6M
  22. 122 Four Minutes (2005) movie poster
    Four Minutes (2005) Oct 6, 2005 · English · History, Drama $9.3M worldwide
    Oct 6, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.3M
  23. 123 Salaam Namaste (2005) movie poster
    Salaam Namaste (2005) Sep 9, 2005 · Hindi · Comedy, Romance, Drama $9.3M worldwide
    Sep 9, 2005 US and Canada: $1.4M Rest of the world: $7.9M Worldwide: $9.3M
  24. 124 A Bold Family (2005) movie poster
    A Bold Family (2005) Jun 9, 2005 · Korean · Comedy, Drama $8.8M worldwide
    Jun 9, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.8M
  25. 125 My Brother’s Wife (2005) movie poster
    My Brother’s Wife (2005) Nov 4, 2005 · Spanish · Romance, Drama $8.5M worldwide
    Nov 4, 2005 US and Canada: $2.8M Rest of the world: $5.7M Worldwide: $8.5M
  26. 126 Stay (2005) movie poster
    Stay (2005) Oct 21, 2005 · English · Drama, Mystery, Thriller $8.5M worldwide
    Oct 21, 2005 US and Canada: $3.6M Rest of the world: $4.9M Worldwide: $8.5M
  27. 127 The Edukators (2005) movie poster
    The Edukators (2005) Jul 22, 2005 · German · Drama, Romance, Crime $8.2M worldwide
    Jul 22, 2005 US and Canada: $175.5K Rest of the world: $8M Worldwide: $8.2M
  28. 128 Romanzo Criminale (2005) movie poster
    Romanzo Criminale (2005) Sep 30, 2005 · Italian · Crime, Drama $8.1M worldwide
    Sep 30, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.1M
  29. 129 Me and You and Everyone We Know (2005) movie poster
    Me and You and Everyone We Know (2005) Jun 17, 2005 · English · Drama, Comedy $8M worldwide
    Jun 17, 2005 US and Canada: $3.9M Rest of the world: $4.1M Worldwide: $8M
  30. 130 Melissa P. (2005) movie poster
    Melissa P. (2005) Nov 18, 2005 · Italian · Drama $7.5M worldwide
    Nov 18, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.5M
  31. 131 Innocent Voices (2005) movie poster
    Innocent Voices (2005) Oct 14, 2005 · Spanish · Drama, War $7M worldwide
    Oct 14, 2005 US and Canada: $837.9K Rest of the world: $6.2M Worldwide: $7M
  32. 132 Sad Movie (2005) movie poster
    Sad Movie (2005) Oct 20, 2005 · Korean · Comedy, Drama, Romance $7M worldwide
    Oct 20, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7M
  33. 133 Chaos (2005) movie poster
    Chaos (2005) Aug 12, 2005 · English · Drama, Horror, Crime $7M worldwide
    Aug 12, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7M
  34. 134 Bee Season (2005) movie poster
    Bee Season (2005) Nov 11, 2005 · English · Drama $6.9M worldwide
    Nov 11, 2005 US and Canada: $1.2M Rest of the world: $5.7M Worldwide: $6.9M
  35. 135 How Much Do You Love Me? (2005) movie poster
    How Much Do You Love Me? (2005) Oct 26, 2005 · French · Comedy, Drama $6.8M worldwide
    Oct 26, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.8M
  36. 136 The Myth (2005) movie poster
    The Myth (2005) May 11, 2005 · Chinese · Comedy, Adventure, Action $6.7M worldwide
    May 11, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.7M
  37. 137 Cracked Eggs and Noodles (2005) movie poster
    Cracked Eggs and Noodles (2005) Feb 18, 2005 · Korean · Comedy, Drama $6.6M worldwide
    Feb 18, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.6M
  38. 138 Anthony Zimmer (2005) movie poster
    Anthony Zimmer (2005) Apr 1, 2005 · French · Romance, Drama, Crime $6.3M worldwide
    Apr 1, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.3M
  39. 139 Hello Brother (2005) movie poster
    Hello Brother (2005) May 27, 2005 · Korean · Drama $6M worldwide
    May 27, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6M
  40. 140 Underclassman (2005) movie poster
    Underclassman (2005) Sep 2, 2005 · English · Action, Drama, Thriller $5.9M worldwide
    Sep 2, 2005 US and Canada: $5.7M Rest of the world: $224.1K Worldwide: $5.9M
  41. 141 Fly, Daddy, Fly (2005) movie poster
    Fly, Daddy, Fly (2005) Jul 9, 2005 · Japanese · Drama $5.8M worldwide
    Jul 9, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.8M
  42. 142 One Stays, the Other Leaves (2005) movie poster
    One Stays, the Other Leaves (2005) Jan 12, 2005 · French · Comedy, Drama $5.8M worldwide
    Jan 12, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.8M
  43. 143 Deewane Huye Paagal (2005) movie poster
    Deewane Huye Paagal (2005) Nov 25, 2005 · Hindi · Romance, Drama, Comedy $5.5M worldwide
    Nov 25, 2005 US and Canada: $364.4K Rest of the world: $5.2M Worldwide: $5.5M
  44. 144 The Child (2005) movie poster
    The Child (2005) May 17, 2005 · French · Drama $5.5M worldwide
    May 17, 2005 US and Canada: $651.9K Rest of the world: $4.9M Worldwide: $5.5M
  45. 145 Princess Aurora (2005) movie poster
    Princess Aurora (2005) Oct 27, 2005 · Korean · Drama, Mystery, Crime $5.1M worldwide
    Oct 27, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.1M
  46. 146 To Paint or Make Love (2005) movie poster
    To Paint or Make Love (2005) May 18, 2005 · French · Romance, Comedy, Drama $4.9M worldwide
    May 18, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.9M
  47. 147 About the Looking for and the Finding of Love (2005) movie poster
    About the Looking for and the Finding of Love (2005) Jan 27, 2005 · German · Comedy, Romance, Music $4.8M worldwide
    Jan 27, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.8M
  48. 148 Tapas (2005) movie poster
    Tapas (2005) Apr 23, 2005 · Spanish · Drama, Comedy $4.5M worldwide
    Apr 23, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.5M
  49. 149 Walk on Water (2005) movie poster
    Walk on Water (2005) Mar 4, 2005 · English · Drama, Mystery, Thriller $4.4M worldwide
    Mar 4, 2005 US and Canada: $2.7M Rest of the world: $1.7M Worldwide: $4.4M
  50. 150 Lovelorn (2005) movie poster
    Lovelorn (2005) Jan 7, 2005 · Turkish · Drama $4.3M worldwide
    Jan 7, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.3M
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