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Drama box office · Week 17 · Apr 23–29, 2006

Drama Box Office, Week 17 of 2006: Drama Releases of Apr 23–29

United 93 (2006) is the highest-grossing drama movie released in week 17 of 2006 (Apr 23–29), with $76.7M worldwide, ahead of Stick It (2006) at $32M and Lady Vengeance (2006) at $23.8M. 20 drama films released that week report a worldwide gross, $206.5M in all, 42% of it from the US & Canada. That is up 83% on Week 16, 2006, whose releases took $112.9M. By language, English leads with $152.8M across 10 drama releases.

week 17 releases with a gross
20
combined worldwide
$206.5M
United 93 (2006), the #1
$76.7M
vs Week 16, 2006
+83%
United 93 (2006) movie poster #1 of 20
#1 drama movie of Week 17, 2006

United 93 (2006)

2006 · Drama, History

$76.7M worldwide · 37% of the chart's total

$31.5M US & Canada · 41% $45.2M elsewhere · 59%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Drama Hits of Week 17 of 2006?

United 93 (2006) leads with $76.7M, 37% of the total. The top 5 together took $167.6M, 81% of what all 20 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. United 93 (2006) movie poster Number 1
    $76.7M United 93 (2006)
    $31.5M US & Canada · 41% $45.2M elsewhere · 59%
  2. Stick It (2006) movie poster Number 2
    $32M Stick It (2006)
    $26.9M US & Canada · 84% $5.1M elsewhere · 16%
  3. Lady Vengeance (2006) movie poster Number 3
    $23.8M Lady Vengeance (2006)
    $211.7K US & Canada · <1% $23.6M elsewhere · 99%
  4. Akeelah and the Bee (2006) movie poster Number 4
    $18.9M Akeelah and the Bee (2006)
    $18.8M US & Canada · 99% $100K elsewhere · <1%
  5. Barefoot Ki-Bong (2006) movie poster Number 5
    $16.1M Barefoot Ki-Bong (2006)
    No US & Canada figure reported

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Drama Release of Week 17 of 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 week 17 of 2006 (Apr 23–29).

  1. 1 United 93 (2006) movie poster
    United 93 (2006) Apr 28, 2006 · English · Drama, History, Crime $76.7M worldwide
    Apr 28, 2006 US and Canada: $31.5M Rest of the world: $45.2M Worldwide: $76.7M
  2. 2 Stick It (2006) movie poster
    Stick It (2006) Apr 28, 2006 · English · Drama, Sport, Comedy $32M worldwide
    Apr 28, 2006 US and Canada: $26.9M Rest of the world: $5.1M Worldwide: $32M
  3. 3 Lady Vengeance (2006) movie poster
    Lady Vengeance (2006) Apr 28, 2006 · Korean · Drama, Thriller, Crime $23.8M worldwide
    Apr 28, 2006 US and Canada: $211.7K Rest of the world: $23.6M Worldwide: $23.8M
  4. 4 Akeelah and the Bee (2006) movie poster
    Akeelah and the Bee (2006) Apr 28, 2006 · English · Drama, Family $18.9M worldwide
    Apr 28, 2006 US and Canada: $18.8M Rest of the world: $100K Worldwide: $18.9M
  5. 5 Barefoot Ki-Bong (2006) movie poster
    Barefoot Ki-Bong (2006) Apr 26, 2006 · Korean · Drama, Family, Comedy $16.1M worldwide
    Apr 26, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $16.1M
  6. 6 Water (2006) movie poster
    Water (2006) Apr 28, 2006 · English · Drama, Romance $13M worldwide
    Apr 28, 2006 US and Canada: $5.5M Rest of the world: $7.5M Worldwide: $13M
  7. 7 Revoloution (2006) movie poster
    Revoloution (2006) Apr 28, 2006 · English · Drama $6.6M worldwide
    Apr 28, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.6M
  8. 8 The Whore's Son (2006) movie poster
    The Whore's Son (2006) Apr 28, 2006 · German · Drama $5.1M worldwide
    Apr 28, 2006 US and Canada: $264.9K Rest of the world: $4.8M Worldwide: $5.1M
  9. 9 The Lost City (2006) movie poster
    The Lost City (2006) Apr 28, 2006 · English · Drama $4.4M worldwide
    Apr 28, 2006 US and Canada: $2.5M Rest of the world: $1.9M Worldwide: $4.4M
  10. 10 Gangster (2006) movie poster
    Gangster (2006) Apr 28, 2006 · Hindi · Thriller, Action, Drama $2.5M worldwide
    Apr 28, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.5M
  11. 11 Love Phobia (2006) movie poster
    Love Phobia (2006) Apr 27, 2006 · Korean · Romance, Drama $2.2M worldwide
    Apr 27, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.2M
  12. 12 The Chinese Botanist’s Daughters (2006) movie poster
    The Chinese Botanist’s Daughters (2006) Apr 26, 2006 · Chinese · Drama $1.8M worldwide
    Apr 26, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.8M
  13. 13 Catch a Wave (2006) movie poster
    Catch a Wave (2006) Apr 29, 2006 · Japanese · Action, Drama, Adventure $1.3M worldwide
    Apr 29, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.3M
  14. 14 Perfect Creature (2006) movie poster
    Perfect Creature (2006) Apr 24, 2006 · English · Fantasy, Drama, Action $1M worldwide
    Apr 24, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1M
  15. 15 Three Times (2006) movie poster
    Three Times (2006) Apr 26, 2006 · Chinese · Drama, Romance $581.9K worldwide
    Apr 26, 2006 US and Canada: $151.9K Rest of the world: $430K Worldwide: $581.9K
  16. 16 The Death of Mr. Lazarescu (2006) movie poster
    The Death of Mr. Lazarescu (2006) Apr 26, 2006 · Romanian · Comedy, Drama $216.9K worldwide
    Apr 26, 2006 US and Canada: $80.3K Rest of the world: $136.6K Worldwide: $216.9K
  17. 17 About Love (2006) movie poster
    About Love (2006) Apr 29, 2006 · Kazakh · Drama $141.8K worldwide
    Apr 29, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $141.8K
  18. 18 New York Waiting (2006) movie poster
    New York Waiting (2006) Apr 25, 2006 · English · Drama, Romance $67.9K worldwide
    Apr 25, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $67.9K
  19. 19 Middletown (2006) movie poster
    Middletown (2006) Apr 28, 2006 · English · Drama $25.5K worldwide
    Apr 28, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $25.5K
  20. 20 Mentor (2006) movie poster
    Mentor (2006) Apr 28, 2006 · English · Drama $5.6K worldwide
    Apr 28, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.6K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in Week 17 of 2006?

Of the top 10, Akeelah and the Bee (2006) earned the biggest share at home (99% in the US & Canada), while Lady Vengeance (2006) made 99% of its gross abroad. Across all 20 films, $86M (42%) came from the US & Canada. 3 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 United 93 (2006) $76.7M
    $31.5M US & Canada · 41% $45.2M elsewhere · 59%
  2. 2 Stick It (2006) $32M
    $26.9M US & Canada · 84% $5.1M elsewhere · 16%
  3. 3 Lady Vengeance (2006) $23.8M
    $211.7K US & Canada · <1% $23.6M elsewhere · 99%
  4. 4 Akeelah and the Bee (2006) $18.9M
    $18.8M US & Canada · 99% $100K elsewhere · <1%
  5. 5 Barefoot Ki-Bong (2006) $16.1M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  6. 6 Water (2006) $13M
    $5.5M US & Canada · 42% $7.5M elsewhere · 58%
  7. 7 Revoloution (2006) $6.6M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  8. 8 The Whore's Son (2006) $5.1M
    $264.9K US & Canada · 5% $4.8M elsewhere · 95%
  9. 9 The Lost City (2006) $4.4M
    $2.5M US & Canada · 56% $1.9M elsewhere · 44%
  10. 10 Gangster (2006) $2.5M
    No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands

How Many Week 17 of 2006 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

None of the 20 films reached $100M. 14 films, 70% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $206.5M 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 6 films, 30% of the list $180.6M · 87% of the gross
  • Under $10M 14 films, 70% of the list $25.9M · 13% of the gross
Weeks around it

How Does Week 17 Compare With the Weeks Around It?

Week 17 releases took $206.5M. The biggest of these 9 weeks is week 17 (Apr 23–29) with $206.5M, led by United 93 (2006).

  1. Week 11 Wk 11 Mar 12–18 Thank You for Smoking (2006) $72.9M Thank You for Smoking (2006)
  2. Week 12 Wk 12 Mar 19–25 Inside Man (2006) $190.5M Inside Man (2006)
  3. Week 13 Wk 13 Mar 26–Apr 1 ATL (2006) $25.7M ATL (2006)
  4. Week 14 Wk 14 Apr 2–8 Take the Lead (2006) $103.8M Take the Lead (2006)
  5. Week 15 Wk 15 Apr 9–15 Kinky Boots (2006) $23.3M Kinky Boots (2006)
  6. Week 16 Wk 16 Apr 16–22 Silent Hill (2006) $112.9M Silent Hill (2006)
  7. Week 17 Wk 17 Apr 23–29 United 93 (2006) $206.5M United 93 (2006)
  8. Week 18 Wk 18 Apr 30–May 6 Limit of Love: Umizaru (2006) $73.1M Limit of Love: Umizaru (2006)
  9. Week 19 Wk 19 May 7–13 Goal! The Dream Begins (2006) $55.1M Goal! The Dream Begins (2006)
Earlier years

How Does Week 17 of 2006 Compare With Earlier Years?

Of these 10 years, Week 17, 2005 earned the most: $212.4M from 8 films, led by The Interpreter (2005). Week 17, 2006 took $206.5M.

Week Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
Week 17, 1997 Apr 20–26 4 films 4 $124M – Volcano (1997) $122.8M
Week 17, 1998 Apr 19–25 4 films · −89% 4 $14M −89% Sliding Doors (1998) $11.8M
Week 17, 1999 Apr 18–24 3 films · +66% 3 $23.3M +66% Election (1999) $14.9M
Week 17, 2000 Apr 16–22 6 films · +668% 6 $178.9M +668% U-571 (2000) $127.7M
Week 17, 2001 Apr 22–28 5 films · −66% 5 $61.1M −66% Driven (2001) $54.7M
Week 17, 2002 Apr 21–27 12 films · −80% 12 $12.2M −80% Marriage Is a Crazy Thing (2002) $6.6M
Week 17, 2003 Apr 20–26 12 films · +55% 12 $18.9M +55% It Runs in the Family (2003) $8.2M
Week 17, 2004 Apr 18–24 5 films · +732% 5 $157.1M +732% Man on Fire (2004) $130.8M
Week 17, 2005 Apr 17–23 8 films · +35% 8 $212.4M +35% The Interpreter (2005) $162.9M
Week 17, 2006 Apr 23–29 20 films · −3% 20 $206.5M −3% United 93 (2006) $76.7M
By language

Which Languages Do the Biggest Drama Movies Speak in Week 17 of 2006?

English-language drama films took $152.8M across 10 films, 74% of the total, ahead of Korean-language drama films ($42.2M) and German-language drama films ($5.1M).

Week 17 of 2006 Drama Box Office by Language

  1. English $152.8M
    10 films · #1 United 93 (2006)
  2. Korean $42.2M
    3 films · #1 Lady Vengeance (2006)
  3. German $5.1M
    1 film · #1 The Whore's Son (2006)
  4. Hindi $2.5M
    1 film · #1 Gangster (2006)
  5. Chinese $2.4M
    2 films · #1 The Chinese Botanist’s Daughters (2006)
  6. Japanese $1.3M
    1 film · #1 Catch a Wave (2006)
  7. Romanian $216.9K
    1 film · #1 The Death of Mr. Lazarescu (2006)
  8. Kazakh $141.8K
    1 film · #1 About Love (2006)
Archive

Drama Box Office in 2006, Week by Week

52 weeks of 2006 with reported grosses; the biggest is week 50 (Dec 10–16) with $533.4M, led by The Pursuit of Happyness (2006).

FAQ

Drama Box Office Week 17 of 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 20 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing drama movie in week 17 of 2006 (Apr 23–29)?

United 93 (2006) leads with $76.7M worldwide, $31.5M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Stick It (2006) at $32M and Lady Vengeance (2006) at $23.8M.

How much did drama movies released in week 17 of 2006 (Apr 23–29) earn?

20 drama films released in week 17 of 2006 (Apr 23–29) report a worldwide gross, $206.5M in all, or $10.3M per film on average. Week 16, 2006 releases took $112.9M.

How many drama movies released in week 17 of 2006 (Apr 23–29) made $1 billion?

None. The biggest, United 93 (2006), earned $76.7M.

How much of the Week 17, 2006 Drama box office came from the US and Canada?

$86M of the $206.5M total, or 42%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 11 films of the 20 report no domestic figure.

How is the week 17, 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 week 17 of 2006 (Apr 23–29). 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 17, 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.