#1 of 51 #1 drama movie of April 2008
Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008)
2008 · Drama, Comedy
$105.8M worldwide · 26% of the chart's total
$63.2M US & Canada · 60% $42.7M elsewhere · 40%
Drama box office · April 2008
Drama Box Office, April 2008: Top-Grossing Releases
Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008) is the highest-grossing drama movie released in April 2008, with $105.8M worldwide, ahead of Street Kings (2008) at $66.5M and Leatherheads (2008) at $41.3M. 51 drama films released in April 2008 report a worldwide gross, $400M in all, 43% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 51% on March 2008, whose releases took $812.3M. By language, English leads with $325.8M across 22 drama releases.
- April 2008 releases with a gross
- 51
- combined worldwide
- $400M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs March 2008
- −51%
#1 of 51 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Drama Hits of April 2008?
Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008) leads with $105.8M, 26% of the total. The top 5 together took $268.2M, 67% of what all 51 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 April 2008, Ranked by Worldwide Gross
Ranks 1 to 50 of 51. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in April 2008.
- 1 Apr 18, 2008 US and Canada: $63.2M Rest of the world: $42.7M Worldwide: $105.8M
- 2 Apr 11, 2008 US and Canada: $26.4M Rest of the world: $40.1M Worldwide: $66.5M
- 3 Apr 4, 2008 US and Canada: $31.4M Rest of the world: $9.9M Worldwide: $41.3M
- 4 Apr 18, 2008 US and Canada: $17.2M Rest of the world: $15.4M Worldwide: $32.6M
- 5 Apr 4, 2008 US and Canada: $867.3K Rest of the world: $21.1M Worldwide: $22M
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Apr 11, 2008 US and Canada: $9.4M Rest of the world: $8.8M Worldwide: $18.2M - 7
Apr 25, 2008 US and Canada: $4.6M Rest of the world: $13.4M Worldwide: $18M - 8
Apr 11, 2008 US and Canada: $9.5M Rest of the world: $2.3M Worldwide: $11.8M - 9
Apr 25, 2008 US and Canada: $457.4K Rest of the world: $10.8M Worldwide: $11.3M - 10
Apr 11, 2008 US and Canada: $1M Rest of the world: $9.9M Worldwide: $10.9M - 11
Apr 25, 2008 US and Canada: $3.7M Rest of the world: $4.7M Worldwide: $8.4M - 12
Apr 18, 2008 US and Canada: $303.4K Rest of the world: $6.9M Worldwide: $7.2M - 13
Apr 11, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.3M - 14
Apr 25, 2008 US and Canada: $1.9M Rest of the world: $3M Worldwide: $4.8M - 15
Apr 30, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.3M - 16
Apr 16, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.7M - 17
Apr 10, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.8M - 18
Apr 17, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.2M - 19
Apr 29, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2M - 20
Apr 30, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M - 21
Apr 17, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M - 22
Apr 9, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M - 23
Apr 5, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.5M - 24
Apr 24, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.4M - 25
Apr 27, 2008 US and Canada: $1.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.4M - 26
Apr 4, 2008 US and Canada: $461.7K Rest of the world: $874.3K Worldwide: $1.3M - 27
Apr 11, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.3M - 28
Apr 4, 2008 US and Canada: $23.6K Rest of the world: $1.2M Worldwide: $1.2M - 29
Apr 3, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.1M - 30
Apr 11, 2008 US and Canada: $881.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $881.8K - 31
Apr 13, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $631.3K - 32
Apr 4, 2008 US and Canada: $85.4K Rest of the world: $542.8K Worldwide: $628.3K - 33
Apr 30, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $475.4K - 34
Apr 4, 2008 US and Canada: $62.6K Rest of the world: $284K Worldwide: $346.6K - 35
Apr 11, 2008 US and Canada: $240.5K Rest of the world: $98K Worldwide: $338.4K - 36
Apr 24, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $297.5K - 37
Apr 30, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $278.8K - 38
Apr 30, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $271.5K - 39
Apr 25, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $260.7K - 40
Apr 4, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $193.5K - 41
Apr 4, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $187.7K - 42
Apr 11, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $152K - 43
Apr 29, 2008 US and Canada: $116.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $116.4K - 44
Apr 26, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $94.4K - 45
Apr 4, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $88K - 46
Apr 25, 2008 US and Canada: $61.6K Rest of the world: $23.5K Worldwide: $85.1K - 47
Apr 11, 2008 US and Canada: $30.6K Rest of the world: $38.8K Worldwide: $69.4K - 48
Apr 25, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $55.9K - 49
Apr 15, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $26K - 50
Apr 20, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.3K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in April 2008?
Of the top 10, Smart People (2008) earned the biggest share at home (80% in the US & Canada), while My Blueberry Nights (2008) made 96% of its gross abroad. Across all 51 films, $173.3M (43%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008) $105.8M $63.2M US & Canada · 60% $42.7M elsewhere · 40%
- 2 Street Kings (2008) $66.5M $26.4M US & Canada · 40% $40.1M elsewhere · 60%
- 3 Leatherheads (2008) $41.3M $31.4M US & Canada · 76% $9.9M elsewhere · 24%
- 4 88 Minutes (2008) $32.6M $17.2M US & Canada · 53% $15.4M elsewhere · 47%
- 5 My Blueberry Nights (2008) $22M $867.3K US & Canada · 4% $21.1M elsewhere · 96%
- 6 The Visitor (2008) $18.2M $9.4M US & Canada · 52% $8.8M elsewhere · 48%
- 7 Deception (2008) $18M $4.6M US & Canada · 26% $13.4M elsewhere · 74%
- 8 Smart People (2008) $11.8M $9.5M US & Canada · 80% $2.3M elsewhere · 20%
- 9 Tashan (2008) $11.3M $457.4K US & Canada · 4% $10.8M elsewhere · 96%
- 10 U Me Aur Hum (2008) $10.9M $1M US & Canada · 9% $9.9M elsewhere · 91%
Gross bands
How Many April 2008 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
1 of 51 films crossed $100M and took $105.8M between them, 26% of the total. 41 films, 80% of the list, earned under $10M.
26% 58% 15%
- $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 $105.8M · 26% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 9 films, 18% of the list $232.7M · 58% of the gross
- Under $10M 41 films, 80% of the list $61.5M · 15% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of April 2008 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 16 (Apr 13–19) took $153.8M, led by Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 14 Wk 14 Mar 30–Apr 5 Leatherheads (2008) $69.9M Leatherheads (2008)
- Week 15 Wk 15 Apr 6–12 Street Kings (2008) $120.9M Street Kings (2008)
- Week 16 Wk 16 Apr 13–19 Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008) $153.8M Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008)
- Week 17 Wk 17 Apr 20–26 Deception (2008) $44.8M Deception (2008)
- Week 18 Wk 18 Apr 27–May 3 Daddy Cool (2008) $10.6M Daddy Cool (2008)
Earlier years
How Does April 2008 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 2008 took $400M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 1999 17 films | 17 | $206.1M | – | 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 |
| April 2005 35 films · −19% | 35 | $459.9M | −19% | The Interpreter (2005) $162.9M |
| April 2006 51 films · −3% | 51 | $446.4M | −3% | Silent Hill (2006) $100.6M |
| April 2007 59 films · −5% | 59 | $423.7M | −5% | Fracture (2007) $92M |
| April 2008 51 films · −6% | 51 | $400M | −6% | Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008) $105.8M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Drama Movies Speak in April 2008?
English-language drama films took $325.8M across 22 films, 81% of the total, ahead of Hindi-language drama films ($22.4M) and French-language drama films ($16.3M).
April 2008 Drama Box Office by Language
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English $325.8M22 films · #1 Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008) -
Hindi $22.4M3 films · #1 Tashan (2008) -
French $16.3M7 films · #1 Roman de gare (2008) -
Spanish $3.1M3 films · #1 Cowards (2008) -
Cantonese $2.8M1 film · #1 Run Papa Run (2008) -
Korean $2.8M2 films · #1 A Tale of Legendary Libido (2008) -
Tagalog $2.3M2 films · #1 When Love Begins… (2008) -
Dutch $2.2M1 film · #1 Dunya & Desie (2008) -
German $1.6M2 films · #1 Fleisch ist mein Gemüse (2008) -
Italian $1.4M1 film · #1 The Demons of St. Petersburg (2008)
Archive
Drama Box Office in 2008, Month by Month
The months of 2008 with their totals: December leads with $2.2B, led by The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008).
- January $503.9M #1 Welcome to the Sticks (2008)
- February $697.1M #1 Vantage Point (2008)
- March $812.3M #1 10,000 BC (2008)
- April $400M #1 Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008)
- May $582.6M #1 Sex and the City (2008)
- June $495.1M #1 You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008)
- July $1.2B #1 The Dark Knight (2008)
- August $365.7M #1 Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008)
- September $762.7M #1 Burn After Reading (2008)
- October $1.2B #1 High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008)
- November $1.4B #1 Twilight (2008)
- December $2.2B #1 The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
FAQ
Drama Box Office April 2008: 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 51 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing drama movie in April 2008?
Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008) leads with $105.8M worldwide, $63.2M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Street Kings (2008) at $66.5M and Leatherheads (2008) at $41.3M.
How much did drama movies released in April 2008 earn?
51 drama films released in April 2008 report a worldwide gross, $400M in all, or $7.8M per film on average. March 2008 releases took $812.3M.
How many drama movies released in April 2008 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008) with $105.8M.
How is the April 2008 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 2008. 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 2008 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.