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Drama box office · Week 47 · Nov 16–22, 2008

Drama Box Office, Week 47 of 2008: Drama Releases of Nov 16–22

Twilight (2008) is the highest-grossing drama movie released in week 47 of 2008 (Nov 16–22), with $408.5M worldwide, ahead of Winter in Wartime (2008) at $9.3M and The Ottoman Republic (2008) at $8.7M. 12 drama films released that week report a worldwide gross, $442.2M in all, 44% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 30% on Week 46, 2008, whose releases took $634.8M. By language, English leads with $408.5M across 2 drama releases.

week 47 releases with a gross
12
combined worldwide
$442.2M
film crossed $100M
1
vs Week 46, 2008
−30%
Twilight (2008) movie poster #1 of 12
#1 drama movie of Week 47, 2008

Twilight (2008)

2008 · Drama, Thriller

$408.5M worldwide · 92% of the chart's total

$194M US & Canada · 47% $214.6M elsewhere · 53%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Drama Hits of Week 47 of 2008?

Twilight (2008) leads with $408.5M, 92% of the total. The top 5 together took $436.2M, 99% of what all 12 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Twilight (2008) movie poster Number 1
    $408.5M Twilight (2008)
    $194M US & Canada · 47% $214.6M elsewhere · 53%
  2. Winter in Wartime (2008) movie poster Number 2
    $9.3M Winter in Wartime (2008)
    $543.1K US & Canada · 6% $8.7M elsewhere · 94%
  3. The Ottoman Republic (2008) movie poster Number 3
    $8.7M The Ottoman Republic (2008)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  4. Yuvvraaj (2008) movie poster Number 4
    $5.2M Yuvvraaj (2008)
    $570.1K US & Canada · 11% $4.6M elsewhere · 89%
  5. Desires of the Heart (2008) movie poster Number 5
    $4.5M Desires of the Heart (2008)
    No US & Canada figure reported

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Drama Release of Week 47 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 47 of 2008 (Nov 16–22).

  1. 1 Twilight (2008) movie poster
    Twilight (2008) Nov 21, 2008 · English · Drama, Thriller, Fantasy $408.5M worldwide
    Nov 21, 2008 US and Canada: $194M Rest of the world: $214.6M Worldwide: $408.5M
  2. 2 Winter in Wartime (2008) movie poster
    Winter in Wartime (2008) Nov 17, 2008 · Dutch · War, Drama, History $9.3M worldwide
    Nov 17, 2008 US and Canada: $543.1K Rest of the world: $8.7M Worldwide: $9.3M
  3. 3 The Ottoman Republic (2008) movie poster
    The Ottoman Republic (2008) Nov 21, 2008 · Turkish · Drama, Comedy $8.7M worldwide
    Nov 21, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.7M
  4. 4 Yuvvraaj (2008) movie poster
    Yuvvraaj (2008) Nov 21, 2008 · Hindi · Drama $5.2M worldwide
    Nov 21, 2008 US and Canada: $570.1K Rest of the world: $4.6M Worldwide: $5.2M
  5. 5 Desires of the Heart (2008) movie poster
    Desires of the Heart (2008) Nov 20, 2008 · Chinese · Romance, Comedy, Drama $4.5M worldwide
    Nov 20, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.5M
  6. 6 Special (2008) movie poster
    Special (2008) Nov 21, 2008 · Spanish · Drama, Fantasy $4.5M worldwide
    Nov 21, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.5M
  7. 7 Galantuomini (2008) movie poster
    Galantuomini (2008) Nov 21, 2008 · Italian · Drama, Crime $734.7K worldwide
    Nov 21, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $734.7K
  8. 8 The Dust of Time (2008) movie poster
    The Dust of Time (2008) Nov 22, 2008 · Greek · Drama $569.9K worldwide
    Nov 22, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $569.9K
  9. 9 My So-called Love (2008) movie poster
    My So-called Love (2008) Nov 21, 2008 · Chinese · Romance, Drama $167.6K worldwide
    Nov 21, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $167.6K
  10. 10 Spinnin’ (2008) movie poster
    Spinnin’ (2008) Nov 21, 2008 · Spanish · Drama, Romance, Comedy $15.6K worldwide
    Nov 21, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $15.6K
  11. 11 Lake City (2008) movie poster
    Lake City (2008) Nov 21, 2008 · English · Drama $12.8K worldwide
    Nov 21, 2008 US and Canada: $12.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $12.8K
  12. 12 Thenavattu (2008) movie poster
    Thenavattu (2008) Nov 21, 2008 · Tamil · Comedy, Action, Drama $7.3K worldwide
    Nov 21, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.3K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in Week 47 of 2008?

Of the top 10, Twilight (2008) earned the biggest share at home (47% in the US & Canada), while Winter in Wartime (2008) made 94% of its gross abroad. Across all 12 films, $195.1M (44%) came from the US & Canada. 7 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 Twilight (2008) $408.5M
    $194M US & Canada · 47% $214.6M elsewhere · 53%
  2. 2 Winter in Wartime (2008) $9.3M
    $543.1K US & Canada · 6% $8.7M elsewhere · 94%
  3. 3 The Ottoman Republic (2008) $8.7M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  4. 4 Yuvvraaj (2008) $5.2M
    $570.1K US & Canada · 11% $4.6M elsewhere · 89%
  5. 5 Desires of the Heart (2008) $4.5M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  6. 6 Special (2008) $4.5M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  7. 7 Galantuomini (2008) $734.7K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  8. 8 The Dust of Time (2008) $569.9K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  9. 9 My So-called Love (2008) $167.6K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  10. 10 Spinnin’ (2008) $15.6K
    No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands

How Many Week 47 of 2008 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

1 of 12 films crossed $100M and took $408.5M between them, 92% of the total. 11 films, 92% of the list, earned under $10M.

  • $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, 8% of the list $408.5M · 92% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • Under $10M 11 films, 92% of the list $33.6M · 8% of the gross
Weeks around it

How Does Week 47 Compare With the Weeks Around It?

Week 47 releases took $442.2M. The biggest of these 9 weeks is week 46 (Nov 9–15) with $634.8M, led by Slumdog Millionaire (2008).

  1. Week 41 Wk 41 Oct 5–11 Body of Lies (2008) $188.2M Body of Lies (2008)
  2. Week 42 Wk 42 Oct 12–18 Max Payne (2008) $184.1M Max Payne (2008)
  3. Week 43 Wk 43 Oct 19–25 High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008) $463.9M High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008)
  4. Week 44 Wk 44 Oct 26–Nov 1 Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008) $91.1M Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008)
  5. Week 45 Wk 45 Nov 2–8 The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (2008) $59.9M The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (2008)
  6. Week 46 Wk 46 Nov 9–15 Slumdog Millionaire (2008) $634.8M Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
  7. Week 47 Wk 47 Nov 16–22 Twilight (2008) $442.2M Twilight (2008)
  8. Week 48 Wk 48 Nov 23–29 Four Christmases (2008) $227.5M Four Christmases (2008)
  9. Week 49 Wk 49 Nov 30–Dec 6 Scandal Makers (2008) $140.2M Scandal Makers (2008)
Earlier years

How Does Week 47 of 2008 Compare With Earlier Years?

Of these 10 years, Week 47, 2008 earned the most: $442.2M from 12 films, led by Twilight (2008).

Week Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
Week 47, 1999 Nov 14–20 4 films 4 $76.9M – All About My Mother (1999) $68M
Week 47, 2000 Nov 12–18 1 film · −31% 1 $53.4M −31% Bounce (2000) $53.4M
Week 47, 2001 Nov 18–24 3 films · −4% 3 $51.4M −4% In the Bedroom (2001) $44.8M
Week 47, 2002 Nov 17–23 8 films · +150% 8 $128.5M +150% Talk to Her (2002) $64.8M
Week 47, 2003 Nov 16–22 8 films · −22% 8 $100.2M −22% 21 Grams (2003) $60.5M
Week 47, 2004 Nov 14–20 6 films · −57% 6 $43M −57% Bad Education (2004) $40.4M
Week 47, 2005 Nov 13–19 12 films · +438% 12 $231.6M +438% Walk the Line (2005) $186.8M
Week 47, 2006 Nov 19–25 14 films · −69% 14 $70.9M −69% Dhoom 2 (2006) $32.4M
Week 47, 2007 Nov 18–24 16 films · +341% 16 $313M +341% Hitman (2007) $101.3M
Week 47, 2008 Nov 16–22 12 films · +41% 12 $442.2M +41% Twilight (2008) $408.5M
By language

Which Languages Do the Biggest Drama Movies Speak in Week 47 of 2008?

English-language drama films took $408.5M across 2 films, 92% of the total, ahead of Dutch-language drama films ($9.3M) and Turkish-language drama films ($8.7M).

Week 47 of 2008 Drama Box Office by Language

  1. English $408.5M
    2 films · #1 Twilight (2008)
  2. Dutch $9.3M
    1 film · #1 Winter in Wartime (2008)
  3. Turkish $8.7M
    1 film · #1 The Ottoman Republic (2008)
  4. Hindi $5.2M
    1 film · #1 Yuvvraaj (2008)
  5. Chinese $4.7M
    2 films · #1 Desires of the Heart (2008)
  6. Spanish $4.5M
    2 films · #1 Special (2008)
  7. Italian $734.7K
    1 film · #1 Galantuomini (2008)
  8. Greek $569.9K
    1 film · #1 The Dust of Time (2008)
  9. Tamil $7.3K
    1 film · #1 Thenavattu (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 47 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 12 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing drama movie in week 47 of 2008 (Nov 16–22)?

Twilight (2008) leads with $408.5M worldwide, $194M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Winter in Wartime (2008) at $9.3M and The Ottoman Republic (2008) at $8.7M.

How much did drama movies released in week 47 of 2008 (Nov 16–22) earn?

12 drama films released in week 47 of 2008 (Nov 16–22) report a worldwide gross, $442.2M in all, or $36.8M per film on average. Week 46, 2008 releases took $634.8M.

How many drama movies released in week 47 of 2008 (Nov 16–22) made $1 billion?

None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Twilight (2008) with $408.5M.

How much of the Week 47, 2008 Drama box office came from the US and Canada?

$195.1M of the $442.2M total, or 44%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 8 films of the 12 report no domestic figure.

How is the week 47, 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 47 of 2008 (Nov 16–22). 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 47, 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.