#1 of 42 #1 drama movie of March 2006
2006 · Drama, Thriller
$186M worldwide · 49% of the chart's total
$88.5M US & Canada · 48% $97.5M elsewhere · 52%
Drama box office · March 2006
Drama Box Office, March 2006: Top-Grossing Releases
Inside Man (2006) is the highest-grossing drama movie released in March 2006, with $186M worldwide, ahead of 16 Blocks (2006) at $65.7M and Thank You for Smoking (2006) at $39.3M. 42 drama films released in March 2006 report a worldwide gross, $375.8M in all, 47% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 30% on February 2006, whose releases took $288.8M. By language, English leads with $327.8M across 18 drama releases.
- March 2006 releases with a gross
- 42
- combined worldwide
- $375.8M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs February 2006
- +30%
#1 of 42 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Drama Hits of March 2006?
Inside Man (2006) leads with $186M, 49% of the total. The top 5 together took $325.9M, 87% of what all 42 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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The chart
Every Drama Release of March 2006, 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 March 2006.
- 1 Mar 24, 2006 US and Canada: $88.5M Rest of the world: $97.5M Worldwide: $186M
- 2 Mar 3, 2006 US and Canada: $36.9M Rest of the world: $28.8M Worldwide: $65.7M
- 3 Mar 17, 2006 US and Canada: $24.8M Rest of the world: $14.5M Worldwide: $39.3M
- 4 Mar 31, 2006 US and Canada: $21.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $21.2M
- 5 Mar 18, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $13.7M
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Mar 9, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $10M - 7
Mar 17, 2006 US and Canada: $29K Rest of the world: $5.9M Worldwide: $5.9M - 8
Mar 17, 2006 US and Canada: $440.8K Rest of the world: $4.2M Worldwide: $4.7M - 9
Mar 31, 2006 US and Canada: $2.1M Rest of the world: $1.9M Worldwide: $3.9M - 10
Mar 8, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.9M - 11
Mar 17, 2006 US and Canada: $1.2M Rest of the world: $1.5M Worldwide: $2.6M - 12
Mar 16, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.5M - 13
Mar 10, 2006 US and Canada: $743.8K Rest of the world: $1.7M Worldwide: $2.5M - 14
Mar 24, 2006 US and Canada: $6.6K Rest of the world: $2.2M Worldwide: $2.2M - 15
Mar 19, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M - 16
Mar 9, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M - 17
Mar 16, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.5M - 18
Mar 16, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.3M - 19
Mar 17, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M - 20
Mar 3, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $849.7K - 21
Mar 1, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $595.6K - 22
Mar 10, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $575.4K - 23
Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School (2006)Mar 31, 2006 US and Canada: $349.1K Rest of the world: $61.5K Worldwide: $410.6K
Mar 31, 2006 · English · Drama, Comedy, Romance $410.6K worldwide - 24
Mar 9, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $403.4K - 25
Mar 9, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $251.4K - 26
Mar 11, 2006 US and Canada: $209.5K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $209.5K - 27
Mar 24, 2006 US and Canada: $38.9K Rest of the world: $148.2K Worldwide: $187.2K - 28
Mar 24, 2006 US and Canada: $154.2K Rest of the world: $28.2K Worldwide: $182.4K - 29
Mar 23, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $145.6K - 30
Mar 10, 2006 US and Canada: $129.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $129.7K - 31
Mar 24, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $113.8K - 32
Mar 30, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $103.2K - 33
Mar 16, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $99.4K - 34
Mar 17, 2006 US and Canada: $45.1K Rest of the world: $41.7K Worldwide: $86.9K - 35
Mar 22, 2006 US and Canada: $24.1K Rest of the world: $20.1K Worldwide: $44.2K - 36
Mar 16, 2006 US and Canada: $40.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $40.8K - 37
Mar 29, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $27.7K - 38
Mar 31, 2006 US and Canada: $27.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $27.2K - 39
Mar 10, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $26.6K - 40
Mar 2, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $24.8K - 41
Mar 1, 2006 US and Canada: $7.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7.1K - 42
Mar 3, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in March 2006?
Of the top 10, ATL (2006) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Don't Tell (2006) made 100% of its gross abroad. Across all 42 films, $176.9M (47%) came from the US & Canada. 3 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Inside Man (2006) $186M $88.5M US & Canada · 48% $97.5M elsewhere · 52%
- 2 16 Blocks (2006) $65.7M $36.9M US & Canada · 56% $28.8M elsewhere · 44%
- 3 Thank You for Smoking (2006) $39.3M $24.8M US & Canada · 63% $14.5M elsewhere · 37%
- 4 ATL (2006) $21.2M $21.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 Helen the Baby Fox (2006) $13.7M No US & Canada figure reported
- 6 Daisy (2006) $10M No US & Canada figure reported
- 7 Don't Tell (2006) $5.9M $29K US & Canada · <1% $5.9M elsewhere · 100%
- 8 Don't Come Knocking (2006) $4.7M $440.8K US & Canada · 9% $4.2M elsewhere · 91%
- 9 Brick (2006) $3.9M $2.1M US & Canada · 53% $1.9M elsewhere · 47%
- 10 A Year in My Life (2006) $3.9M No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands
How Many March 2006 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
1 of 42 films crossed $100M and took $186M between them, 49% of the total. 37 films, 88% of the list, earned under $10M.
49% 37% 13%
- $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, 2% of the list $186M · 49% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 4 films, 10% of the list $139.9M · 37% of the gross
- Under $10M 37 films, 88% of the list $49.9M · 13% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of March 2006 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 12 (Mar 19–25) took $190.5M, led by Inside Man (2006). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 9 Wk 9 Feb 26–Mar 4 16 Blocks (2006) $67.1M 16 Blocks (2006)
- Week 10 Wk 10 Mar 5–11 Daisy (2006) $19.5M Daisy (2006)
- Week 11 Wk 11 Mar 12–18 Thank You for Smoking (2006) $72.9M Thank You for Smoking (2006)
- Week 12 Wk 12 Mar 19–25 Inside Man (2006) $190.5M Inside Man (2006)
- Week 13 Wk 13 Mar 26–Apr 1 ATL (2006) $25.7M ATL (2006)
Earlier years
How Does March 2006 Compare With March in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, March 2000 earned the most: $670M from 20 films, led by Erin Brockovich (2000). March 2006 took $375.8M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 1997 13 films | 13 | $251.8M | – | The Devil's Own (1997) $140.8M |
| March 1998 14 films · ±0% | 14 | $252.6M | ±0% | The Man in the Iron Mask (1998) $183M |
| March 1999 9 films · −33% | 9 | $168.6M | −33% | Cruel Intentions (1999) $76.3M |
| March 2000 20 films · +297% | 20 | $670M | +297% | Erin Brockovich (2000) $257.9M |
| March 2001 19 films · −49% | 19 | $342.6M | −49% | Enemy at the Gates (2001) $97M |
| March 2002 24 films · −26% | 24 | $252.2M | −26% | 40 Days and 40 Nights (2002) $95.1M |
| March 2003 24 films · +15% | 24 | $289.8M | +15% | Dreamcatcher (2003) $81.2M |
| March 2004 29 films · +42% | 29 | $411.4M | +42% | Hidalgo (2004) $108M |
| March 2005 30 films · +45% | 30 | $595.4M | +45% | The Pacifier (2005) $198.6M |
| March 2006 42 films · −37% | 42 | $375.8M | −37% | Inside Man (2006) $186M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Drama Movies Speak in March 2006?
English-language drama films took $327.8M across 18 films, 87% of the total, ahead of Japanese-language drama films ($13.7M) and Korean-language drama films ($11.3M).
March 2006 Drama Box Office by Language
- English $327.8M18 films · #1 Inside Man (2006)
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Japanese $13.7M1 film · #1 Helen the Baby Fox (2006) -
Korean $11.3M2 films · #1 Daisy (2006) -
French $5.9M4 films · #1 A Year in My Life (2006) -
Italian $5.9M1 film · #1 Don't Tell (2006) -
Spanish $5.4M3 films · #1 Dark Blue Almost Black (2006) -
German $2.8M2 films · #1 The Cloud (2006) -
Turkish $1.2M1 film · #1 Shattered Soul (2006) -
Swedish $575.4K1 film · #1 Brothers: The Return (2006) -
Dutch $549K2 films · #1 A Thousand Kisses (2006)
Archive
Drama Box Office in 2006, Month by Month
The months of 2006 with their totals: December leads with $2B, led by The Pursuit of Happyness (2006).
- January $318.8M #1 Suite Dreams (2006)
- February $288.8M #1 Eight Below (2006)
- March $375.8M #1 Inside Man (2006)
- April $446.4M #1 Silent Hill (2006)
- May $176.8M #1 Limit of Love: Umizaru (2006)
- June $1.2B #1 The Devil Wears Prada (2006)
- July $421.6M #1 Miami Vice (2006)
- August $622.1M #1 World Trade Center (2006)
- September $736.8M #1 The Queen (2006)
- October $639.9M #1 Babel (2006)
- November $358.6M #1 Volver (2006)
- December $2B #1 The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)
FAQ
Drama Box Office March 2006: 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 42 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing drama movie in March 2006?
Inside Man (2006) leads with $186M worldwide, $88.5M of it in the US & Canada. Next come 16 Blocks (2006) at $65.7M and Thank You for Smoking (2006) at $39.3M.
How much did drama movies released in March 2006 earn?
42 drama films released in March 2006 report a worldwide gross, $375.8M in all, or $8.9M per film on average. February 2006 releases took $288.8M.
How many drama movies released in March 2006 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Inside Man (2006) with $186M.
How is the March 2006 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 March 2006. 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 March 2006 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.