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Drama box office · Week 18 · Apr 27–May 3, 2008

Drama Box Office, Week 18 of 2008: Drama Releases of Apr 27–May 3

Son of Rambow (2008) is the highest-grossing drama movie released in week 18 of 2008 (Apr 27–May 3), with $10.9M worldwide, ahead of Daddy Cool (2008) at $4.3M and XXY (2008) at $2.7M. 18 drama films released that week report a worldwide gross, $29.6M in all, 22% of it from the US & Canada. That is down 34% on Week 17, 2008, whose releases took $44.8M. By language, English leads with $16.3M across 7 drama releases.

week 18 releases with a gross
18
combined worldwide
$29.6M
Son of Rambow (2008), the #1
$10.9M
vs Week 17, 2008
−34%
Son of Rambow (2008) movie poster #1 of 18
#1 drama movie of Week 18, 2008

Son of Rambow (2008)

2008 · Drama, Comedy

$10.9M worldwide · 37% of the chart's total

$1.8M US & Canada · 16% $9.1M elsewhere · 84%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Drama Hits of Week 18 of 2008?

Son of Rambow (2008) leads with $10.9M, 37% of the total. The top 5 together took $22.6M, 77% of what all 18 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Son of Rambow (2008) movie poster Number 1
    $10.9M Son of Rambow (2008)
    $1.8M US & Canada · 16% $9.1M elsewhere · 84%
  2. Daddy Cool (2008) movie poster Number 2
    $4.3M Daddy Cool (2008)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  3. XXY (2008) movie poster Number 3
    $2.7M XXY (2008)
    $48.3K US & Canada · 2% $2.7M elsewhere · 98%
  4. Redbelt (2008) movie poster Number 4
    $2.7M Redbelt (2008)
    $2.3M US & Canada · 88% $328.1K elsewhere · 12%
  5. When Love Begins… (2008) movie poster Number 5
    $2M When Love Begins… (2008)
    No US & Canada figure reported

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Drama Release of Week 18 of 2008, 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 18 of 2008 (Apr 27–May 3).

  1. 1 Son of Rambow (2008) movie poster
    Son of Rambow (2008) May 2, 2008 · English · Drama, Comedy, Family $10.9M worldwide
    May 2, 2008 US and Canada: $1.8M Rest of the world: $9.1M Worldwide: $10.9M
  2. 2 Daddy Cool (2008) movie poster
    Daddy Cool (2008) Apr 30, 2008 · French · Drama, Comedy $4.3M worldwide
    Apr 30, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.3M
  3. 3 XXY (2008) movie poster
    XXY (2008) May 2, 2008 · Spanish · Drama $2.7M worldwide
    May 2, 2008 US and Canada: $48.3K Rest of the world: $2.7M Worldwide: $2.7M
  4. 4 Redbelt (2008) movie poster
    Redbelt (2008) May 2, 2008 · English · Action, Drama, Sport $2.7M worldwide
    May 2, 2008 US and Canada: $2.3M Rest of the world: $328.1K Worldwide: $2.7M
  5. 5 When Love Begins… (2008) movie poster
    When Love Begins… (2008) Apr 29, 2008 · Tagalog · Romance, Drama $2M worldwide
    Apr 29, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2M
  6. 6 A Tale of Legendary Libido (2008) movie poster
    A Tale of Legendary Libido (2008) Apr 30, 2008 · Korean · Fantasy, Comedy, Drama $1.7M worldwide
    Apr 30, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M
  7. 7 The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry (2008) movie poster
    The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry (2008) Apr 27, 2008 · English · Family, Drama $1.4M worldwide
    Apr 27, 2008 US and Canada: $1.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.4M
  8. 8 Kuruvi (2008) movie poster
    Kuruvi (2008) May 3, 2008 · Tamil · Romance, Action, Comedy $1M worldwide
    May 3, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1M
  9. 9 Fugitive Pieces (2008) movie poster
    Fugitive Pieces (2008) May 2, 2008 · English · Drama $843.9K worldwide
    May 2, 2008 US and Canada: $635.8K Rest of the world: $208.2K Worldwide: $843.9K
  10. 10 Behind the Walls (2008) movie poster
    Behind the Walls (2008) Apr 30, 2008 · French · Drama $475.4K worldwide
    Apr 30, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $475.4K
  11. 11 Mister Lonely (2008) movie poster
    Mister Lonely (2008) May 2, 2008 · English · Drama, Comedy $407.7K worldwide
    May 2, 2008 US and Canada: $167.4K Rest of the world: $240.3K Worldwide: $407.7K
  12. 12 Ploning (2008) movie poster
    Ploning (2008) Apr 30, 2008 · Tagalog · Drama, Romance $278.8K worldwide
    Apr 30, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $278.8K
  13. 13 A Tram in SP (2008) movie poster
    A Tram in SP (2008) Apr 30, 2008 · Spanish · Drama $271.5K worldwide
    Apr 30, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $271.5K
  14. 14 Dance of the Dragon (2008) movie poster
    Dance of the Dragon (2008) May 1, 2008 · Korean · Romance, Drama $161.3K worldwide
    May 1, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $161.3K
  15. 15 Daytime Drinking (2008) movie poster
    Daytime Drinking (2008) May 3, 2008 · Korean · Drama, Comedy $145.6K worldwide
    May 3, 2008 US and Canada: $5K Rest of the world: $140.6K Worldwide: $145.6K
  16. 16 Touching Home (2008) movie poster
    Touching Home (2008) Apr 29, 2008 · English · Drama $116.4K worldwide
    Apr 29, 2008 US and Canada: $116.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $116.4K
  17. 17 Polvo nuestro que estas en los cielos (2008) movie poster
    Polvo nuestro que estas en los cielos (2008) May 2, 2008 · Spanish · Drama $82.9K worldwide
    May 2, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $82.9K
  18. 18 The Favor (2008) movie poster
    The Favor (2008) May 2, 2008 · English · Drama $48.7K worldwide
    May 2, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $48.7K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in Week 18 of 2008?

Of the top 10, The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry (2008) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while XXY (2008) made 98% of its gross abroad. Across all 18 films, $6.5M (22%) came from the US & Canada. 5 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 Son of Rambow (2008) $10.9M
    $1.8M US & Canada · 16% $9.1M elsewhere · 84%
  2. 2 Daddy Cool (2008) $4.3M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  3. 3 XXY (2008) $2.7M
    $48.3K US & Canada · 2% $2.7M elsewhere · 98%
  4. 4 Redbelt (2008) $2.7M
    $2.3M US & Canada · 88% $328.1K elsewhere · 12%
  5. 5 When Love Begins… (2008) $2M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  6. 6 A Tale of Legendary Libido (2008) $1.7M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  7. 7 The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry (2008) $1.4M
    $1.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  8. 8 Kuruvi (2008) $1M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  9. 9 Fugitive Pieces (2008) $843.9K
    $635.8K US & Canada · 75% $208.2K elsewhere · 25%
  10. 10 Behind the Walls (2008) $475.4K
    No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands

How Many Week 18 of 2008 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

None of the 18 films reached $100M. 17 films, 94% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $29.6M 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 1 film, 6% of the list $10.9M · 37% of the gross
  • Under $10M 17 films, 94% of the list $18.7M · 63% of the gross
Weeks around it

How Does Week 18 Compare With the Weeks Around It?

Week 18 releases took $29.6M. The biggest of these 9 weeks is week 13 (Mar 23–29) with $195.8M, led by 21 (2008).

  1. Week 12 Wk 12 Mar 16–22 Meet the Browns (2008) $85M Meet the Browns (2008)
  2. Week 13 Wk 13 Mar 23–29 21 (2008) $195.8M 21 (2008)
  3. Week 14 Wk 14 Mar 30–Apr 5 Leatherheads (2008) $69.9M Leatherheads (2008)
  4. Week 15 Wk 15 Apr 6–12 Street Kings (2008) $120.9M Street Kings (2008)
  5. Week 16 Wk 16 Apr 13–19 Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008) $153.8M Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008)
  6. Week 17 Wk 17 Apr 20–26 Deception (2008) $44.8M Deception (2008)
  7. Week 18 Wk 18 Apr 27–May 3 Son of Rambow (2008) $29.6M Son of Rambow (2008)
  8. Week 19 Wk 19 May 4–10 Frontier(s) (2008) $8.5M Frontier(s) (2008)
  9. Week 20 Wk 20 May 11–17 Cloud 9 (2008) $9.3M Cloud 9 (2008)
Earlier years

How Does Week 18 of 2008 Compare With Earlier Years?

Of these 10 years, Week 18, 2004 earned the most: $179.3M from 13 films, led by Mean Girls (2004). Week 18, 2008 took $29.6M.

Week Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
Week 18, 1999 Apr 25–May 1 4 films 4 $6.4M – The Winslow Boy (1999) $4M
Week 18, 2000 Apr 23–29 7 films · +1738% 7 $118.3M +1738% Frequency (2000) $68.1M
Week 18, 2001 Apr 29–May 5 10 films · −89% 10 $13.5M −89% Under the Sand (2001) $6.5M
Week 18, 2002 Apr 28–May 4 4 films · −48% 4 $7M −48% The Blue Room (2002) $6.1M
Week 18, 2003 Apr 27–May 3 7 films · +5% 7 $7.3M +5% The Dancer Upstairs (2003) $5.2M
Week 18, 2004 Apr 25–May 1 13 films · +2345% 13 $179.3M +2345% Mean Girls (2004) $130.2M
Week 18, 2005 Apr 24–30 5 films · −78% 5 $39M −78% Ladies in Lavender. (2005) $20.4M
Week 18, 2006 Apr 30–May 6 12 films · +87% 12 $73.1M +87% Limit of Love: Umizaru (2006) $60.6M
Week 18, 2007 Apr 29–May 5 12 films · −19% 12 $58.9M −19% Waitress (2007) $22.2M
Week 18, 2008 Apr 27–May 3 18 films · −50% 18 $29.6M −50% Son of Rambow (2008) $10.9M
By language

Which Languages Do the Biggest Drama Movies Speak in Week 18 of 2008?

English-language drama films took $16.3M across 7 films, 55% of the total, ahead of French-language drama films ($4.8M) and Spanish-language drama films ($3.1M).

Week 18 of 2008 Drama Box Office by Language

  1. English $16.3M
    7 films · #1 Son of Rambow (2008)
  2. French $4.8M
    2 films · #1 Daddy Cool (2008)
  3. Spanish $3.1M
    3 films · #1 XXY (2008)
  4. Tagalog $2.3M
    2 films · #1 When Love Begins… (2008)
  5. Korean $2M
    3 films · #1 A Tale of Legendary Libido (2008)
  6. Tamil $1M
    1 film · #1 Kuruvi (2008)
Archive

Drama Box Office in 2008, Week by Week

53 weeks of 2008 with reported grosses; the biggest is week 29 (Jul 13–19) with $1B, led by The Dark Knight (2008).

FAQ

Drama Box Office Week 18 of 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 18 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing drama movie in week 18 of 2008 (Apr 27–May 3)?

Son of Rambow (2008) leads with $10.9M worldwide, $1.8M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Daddy Cool (2008) at $4.3M and XXY (2008) at $2.7M.

How much did drama movies released in week 18 of 2008 (Apr 27–May 3) earn?

18 drama films released in week 18 of 2008 (Apr 27–May 3) report a worldwide gross, $29.6M in all, or $1.6M per film on average. Week 17, 2008 releases took $44.8M.

How many drama movies released in week 18 of 2008 (Apr 27–May 3) made $1 billion?

None. The biggest, Son of Rambow (2008), earned $10.9M.

How much of the Week 18, 2008 Drama box office came from the US and Canada?

$6.5M of the $29.6M total, or 22%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 10 films of the 18 report no domestic figure.

How is the week 18, 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 week 18 of 2008 (Apr 27–May 3). 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 18, 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.