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Drama Box Office, April 2009: Top-Grossing Releases

Fast & Furious (2009) is the highest-grossing drama movie released in April 2009, with $360.4M worldwide, ahead of Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009) at $155.5M and 17 Again (2009) at $136.3M. 51 drama films released in April 2009 report a worldwide gross, $996.6M in all, 51% of it from the US & Canada. 3 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 64% on March 2009, whose releases took $607.3M. By language, English leads with $715.3M across 21 drama releases.

April 2009 releases with a gross
51
combined worldwide
$996.6M
films crossed $100M
3
vs March 2009
+64%
Fast & Furious (2009) movie poster #1 of 51
#1 drama movie of April 2009

Fast & Furious (2009)

2009 · Action, Drama

$360.4M worldwide · 36% of the chart's total

$155.1M US & Canada · 43% $205.3M elsewhere · 57%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Drama Hits of April 2009?

Fast & Furious (2009) leads with $360.4M, 36% of the total. The top 5 together took $813.9M, 82% of what all 51 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Fast & Furious (2009) movie poster Number 1
    $360.4M Fast & Furious (2009)
    $155.1M US & Canada · 43% $205.3M elsewhere · 57%
  2. Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009) movie poster Number 2
    $155.5M Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009)
    $79.6M US & Canada · 51% $76M elsewhere · 49%
  3. 17 Again (2009) movie poster Number 3
    $136.3M 17 Again (2009)
    $64.2M US & Canada · 47% $72.1M elsewhere · 53%
  4. State of Play (2009) movie poster Number 4
    $87.8M State of Play (2009)
    $37M US & Canada · 42% $50.8M elsewhere · 58%
  5. Obsessed (2009) movie poster Number 5
    $73.8M Obsessed (2009)
    $68.3M US & Canada · 92% $5.6M elsewhere · 8%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Drama Release of April 2009, 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 2009.

  1. 1 Fast & Furious (2009) movie poster
    Fast & Furious (2009) Apr 3, 2009 · English · Action, Drama, Thriller $360.4M worldwide
    Apr 3, 2009 US and Canada: $155.1M Rest of the world: $205.3M Worldwide: $360.4M
  2. 2 Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009) movie poster
    Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009) Apr 10, 2009 · English · Drama, Comedy, Romance $155.5M worldwide
    Apr 10, 2009 US and Canada: $79.6M Rest of the world: $76M Worldwide: $155.5M
  3. 3 17 Again (2009) movie poster
    17 Again (2009) Apr 17, 2009 · English · Drama, Comedy, Romance $136.3M worldwide
    Apr 17, 2009 US and Canada: $64.2M Rest of the world: $72.1M Worldwide: $136.3M
  4. 4 State of Play (2009) movie poster
    State of Play (2009) Apr 17, 2009 · Drama, Mystery, Thriller $87.8M worldwide
    Apr 17, 2009 US and Canada: $37M Rest of the world: $50.8M Worldwide: $87.8M
  5. 5 Obsessed (2009) movie poster
    Obsessed (2009) Apr 24, 2009 · Drama, Thriller $73.8M worldwide
    Apr 24, 2009 US and Canada: $68.3M Rest of the world: $5.6M Worldwide: $73.8M
  6. 6 The Soloist (2009) movie poster
    The Soloist (2009) Apr 24, 2009 · Biography, Drama, Music $38.3M worldwide
    Apr 24, 2009 US and Canada: $31.7M Rest of the world: $6.6M Worldwide: $38.3M
  7. 7 Fighting (2009) movie poster
    Fighting (2009) Apr 24, 2009 · Action, Drama, Sport $32.5M worldwide
    Apr 24, 2009 US and Canada: $23.1M Rest of the world: $9.4M Worldwide: $32.5M
  8. 8 Observe and Report (2009) movie poster
    Observe and Report (2009) Apr 10, 2009 · English · Drama, Comedy, Crime $27M worldwide
    Apr 10, 2009 US and Canada: $24M Rest of the world: $3M Worldwide: $27M
  9. 9 Adventureland (2009) movie poster
    Adventureland (2009) Apr 3, 2009 · English · Drama, Comedy, Romance $17.2M worldwide
    Apr 3, 2009 US and Canada: $16M Rest of the world: $1.1M Worldwide: $17.2M
  10. 10 Paris 36 (2009) movie poster
    Paris 36 (2009) Apr 3, 2009 · French · Drama, Music $12.9M worldwide
    Apr 3, 2009 US and Canada: $851.5K Rest of the world: $12.1M Worldwide: $12.9M
  11. 11 Il Divo (2009) movie poster
    Il Divo (2009) Apr 24, 2009 · English · Biography, Drama $11.3M worldwide
    Apr 24, 2009 US and Canada: $240.2K Rest of the world: $11M Worldwide: $11.3M
  12. 12 City of Life and Death (2009) movie poster
    City of Life and Death (2009) Apr 22, 2009 · Chinese · Drama, History, War $10.7M worldwide
    Apr 22, 2009 US and Canada: $122.6K Rest of the world: $10.6M Worldwide: $10.7M
  13. 13 Lemon Tree (2009) movie poster
    Lemon Tree (2009) Apr 17, 2009 · Arabic · Drama $7.4M worldwide
    Apr 17, 2009 US and Canada: $569.7K Rest of the world: $6.8M Worldwide: $7.4M
  14. 14 Is Anybody There? (2009) movie poster
    Is Anybody There? (2009) Apr 17, 2009 · English · Drama $3.4M worldwide
    Apr 17, 2009 US and Canada: $2M Rest of the world: $1.3M Worldwide: $3.4M
  15. 15 Villa Amalia (2009) movie poster
    Villa Amalia (2009) Apr 8, 2009 · French · Drama $3M worldwide
    Apr 8, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3M
  16. 16 In the Beginning (2009) movie poster
    In the Beginning (2009) Apr 20, 2009 · French · Drama $2.8M worldwide
    Apr 20, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.8M
  17. 17 Snow White and Russian Red (2009) movie poster
    Snow White and Russian Red (2009) Apr 21, 2009 · Polish · Comedy, Drama $2.3M worldwide
    Apr 21, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.3M
  18. 18 Sister Smile (2009) movie poster
    Sister Smile (2009) Apr 29, 2009 · French · Drama $1.7M worldwide
    Apr 29, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M
  19. 19 Stella (2009) movie poster
    Stella (2009) Apr 3, 2009 · Italian · Drama $1.4M worldwide
    Apr 3, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.4M
  20. 20 Bohsia: Jangan Pilih Jalan Hitam (2009) movie poster
    Bohsia: Jangan Pilih Jalan Hitam (2009) Apr 23, 2009 · Malay · Crime, Drama, Action $1.2M worldwide
    Apr 23, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M
  21. 21 Tulpan (2009) movie poster
    Tulpan (2009) Apr 1, 2009 · Russian · Drama, Comedy $1.2M worldwide
    Apr 1, 2009 US and Canada: $158.7K Rest of the world: $1M Worldwide: $1.2M
  22. 22 Sugar (2009) movie poster
    Sugar (2009) Apr 3, 2009 · English · Drama, Sport $1.1M worldwide
    Apr 3, 2009 US and Canada: $1.1M Rest of the world: $62.3K Worldwide: $1.1M
  23. 23 General Nil (2009) movie poster
    General Nil (2009) Apr 17, 2009 · Polish · War, Drama, History $999.5K worldwide
    Apr 17, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $999.5K
  24. 24 Phantom Pain (2009) movie poster
    Phantom Pain (2009) Apr 30, 2009 · German · Drama $778.8K worldwide
    Apr 30, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $778.8K
  25. 25 Shank (2009) movie poster
    Shank (2009) Apr 14, 2009 · English · Drama, Action $713.7K worldwide
    Apr 14, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $713.7K
  26. 26 Piano Girl (2009) movie poster
    Piano Girl (2009) Apr 17, 2009 · Turkish · Drama $614.9K worldwide
    Apr 17, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $614.9K
  27. 27 Primary Love (2009) movie poster
    Primary Love (2009) Apr 30, 2009 · Thai · Romance, Drama $562K worldwide
    Apr 30, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $562K
  28. 28 American Violet (2009) movie poster
    American Violet (2009) Apr 17, 2009 · English · Drama $554.4K worldwide
    Apr 17, 2009 US and Canada: $554.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $554.4K
  29. 29 Lymelife (2009) movie poster
    Lymelife (2009) Apr 8, 2009 · English · Drama, Comedy $540.4K worldwide
    Apr 8, 2009 US and Canada: $421.3K Rest of the world: $119.1K Worldwide: $540.4K
  30. 30 The Escapist (2009) movie poster
    The Escapist (2009) Apr 3, 2009 · English · Drama, Thriller, Crime $388.2K worldwide
    Apr 3, 2009 US and Canada: $13.4K Rest of the world: $374.7K Worldwide: $388.2K
  31. 31 The Informers (2009) movie poster
    The Informers (2009) Apr 24, 2009 · English · Drama, Thriller, Crime $382.2K worldwide
    Apr 24, 2009 US and Canada: $300K Rest of the world: $82.2K Worldwide: $382.2K
  32. 32 Crepuscule (2009) movie poster
    Crepuscule (2009) Apr 2, 2009 · Drama $350K worldwide
    Apr 2, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $350K
  33. 33 Tera Mera Ki Rishta (2009) movie poster
    Tera Mera Ki Rishta (2009) Apr 10, 2009 · Hindi · Romance, Drama $345.1K worldwide
    Apr 10, 2009 US and Canada: $271.9K Rest of the world: $73.1K Worldwide: $345.1K
  34. 34 My Last Five Girlfriends (2009) movie poster
    My Last Five Girlfriends (2009) Apr 23, 2009 · English · Romance, Comedy, Drama $257.3K worldwide
    Apr 23, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $257.3K
  35. 35 The Song of Sparrows (2009) movie poster
    The Song of Sparrows (2009) Apr 3, 2009 · Persian · Drama $220.4K worldwide
    Apr 3, 2009 US and Canada: $116.4K Rest of the world: $104K Worldwide: $220.4K
  36. 36 Awaydays (2009) movie poster
    Awaydays (2009) Apr 1, 2009 · English · Drama $131.3K worldwide
    Apr 1, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $131.3K
  37. 37 Before Your Eyes (2009) movie poster
    Before Your Eyes (2009) Apr 2, 2009 · Turkish · Drama, Thriller, Action $101.3K worldwide
    Apr 2, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $101.3K
  38. 38 Permanent Residence (2009) movie poster
    Permanent Residence (2009) Apr 23, 2009 · Cantonese · Romance, Drama $93.5K worldwide
    Apr 23, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $93.5K
  39. 39 The Mysteries of Pittsburgh (2009) movie poster
    The Mysteries of Pittsburgh (2009) Apr 10, 2009 · English · Adventure, Drama, Comedy $80.3K worldwide
    Apr 10, 2009 US and Canada: $80.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $80.3K
  40. 40 Kabuli Kid (2009) movie poster
    Kabuli Kid (2009) Apr 29, 2009 · French · Drama $55.7K worldwide
    Apr 29, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $55.7K
  41. 41 Blood Appears (2009) movie poster
    Blood Appears (2009) Apr 29, 2009 · Spanish · Drama $43.8K worldwide
    Apr 29, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $43.8K
  42. 42 Accidents Happen (2009) movie poster
    Accidents Happen (2009) Apr 23, 2009 · English · Drama, Comedy $36.9K worldwide
    Apr 23, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $36.9K
  43. 43 Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench (2009) movie poster
    Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench (2009) Apr 23, 2009 · English · Drama, Music, Romance $35.6K worldwide
    Apr 23, 2009 US and Canada: $35.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $35.6K
  44. 44 Men On The Bridge (2009) movie poster
    Men On The Bridge (2009) Apr 15, 2009 · Turkish · Drama $27.6K worldwide
    Apr 15, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $27.6K
  45. 45 Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel (2009) movie poster
    Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel (2009) Apr 24, 2009 · English · Sci-Fi, Romance, Drama $23.8K worldwide
    Apr 24, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $23.8K
  46. 46 Broken Promise (2009) movie poster
    Broken Promise (2009) Apr 25, 2009 · Slovak · War, History, Drama $21.9K worldwide
    Apr 25, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $21.9K
  47. 47 Closed for Winter (2009) movie poster
    Closed for Winter (2009) Apr 3, 2009 · English · Drama $14K worldwide
    Apr 3, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $14K
  48. 48 The Wind Journeys (2009) movie poster
    The Wind Journeys (2009) Apr 30, 2009 · Spanish · Music, Drama, Adventure $11K worldwide
    Apr 30, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $11K
  49. 49 City Rats (2009) movie poster
    City Rats (2009) Apr 24, 2009 · English · Drama $932 worldwide
    Apr 24, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $932
  50. 50 Land of Scarecrows (2009) movie poster
    Land of Scarecrows (2009) Apr 30, 2009 · Korean · Drama $880 worldwide
    Apr 30, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $880
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in April 2009?

Of the top 10, Adventureland (2009) earned the biggest share at home (93% in the US & Canada), while Paris 36 (2009) made 93% of its gross abroad. Across all 51 films, $505.8M (51%) came from the US & Canada.

  1. 1 Fast & Furious (2009) $360.4M
    $155.1M US & Canada · 43% $205.3M elsewhere · 57%
  2. 2 Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009) $155.5M
    $79.6M US & Canada · 51% $76M elsewhere · 49%
  3. 3 17 Again (2009) $136.3M
    $64.2M US & Canada · 47% $72.1M elsewhere · 53%
  4. 4 State of Play (2009) $87.8M
    $37M US & Canada · 42% $50.8M elsewhere · 58%
  5. 5 Obsessed (2009) $73.8M
    $68.3M US & Canada · 92% $5.6M elsewhere · 8%
  6. 6 The Soloist (2009) $38.3M
    $31.7M US & Canada · 83% $6.6M elsewhere · 17%
  7. 7 Fighting (2009) $32.5M
    $23.1M US & Canada · 71% $9.4M elsewhere · 29%
  8. 8 Observe and Report (2009) $27M
    $24M US & Canada · 89% $3M elsewhere · 11%
  9. 9 Adventureland (2009) $17.2M
    $16M US & Canada · 93% $1.1M elsewhere · 7%
  10. 10 Paris 36 (2009) $12.9M
    $851.5K US & Canada · 7% $12.1M elsewhere · 93%
Gross bands

How Many April 2009 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

3 of 51 films crossed $100M and took $652.3M between them, 65% of the total. 39 films, 76% 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 3 films, 6% of the list $652.3M · 65% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 9 films, 18% of the list $311.5M · 31% of the gross
  • Under $10M 39 films, 76% of the list $32.9M · 3% of the gross
By release week

Which Week of April 2009 Had the Biggest Releases?

Films released in week 14 (Mar 29–Apr 4) took $395.4M, led by Fast & Furious (2009). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.

  1. Week 14 Wk 14 Mar 29–Apr 4 Fast & Furious (2009) $395.4M Fast & Furious (2009)
  2. Week 15 Wk 15 Apr 5–11 Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009) $186.5M Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009)
  3. Week 16 Wk 16 Apr 12–18 17 Again (2009) $237.8M 17 Again (2009)
  4. Week 17 Wk 17 Apr 19–25 Obsessed (2009) $173.8M Obsessed (2009)
  5. Week 18 Wk 18 Apr 26–May 2 Sister Smile (2009) $3.2M Sister Smile (2009)
Earlier years

How Does April 2009 Compare With April in Earlier Years?

Of these 10 years, April 2009 earned the most: $996.6M from 51 films, led by Fast & Furious (2009).

Month Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
April 2000 27 films 27 $585.9M – 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
April 2009 51 films · +149% 51 $996.6M +149% Fast & Furious (2009) $360.4M
By language

Which Languages Do the Biggest Drama Movies Speak in April 2009?

English-language drama films took $715.3M across 21 films, 72% of the total, ahead of French-language drama films ($20.6M) and Chinese-language drama films ($10.7M).

April 2009 Drama Box Office by Language

  1. English $715.3M
    21 films · #1 Fast & Furious (2009)
  2. French $20.6M
    5 films · #1 Paris 36 (2009)
  3. Chinese $10.7M
    1 film · #1 City of Life and Death (2009)
  4. Arabic $7.4M
    1 film · #1 Lemon Tree (2009)
  5. Polish $3.3M
    2 films · #1 Snow White and Russian Red (2009)
  6. Italian $1.4M
    1 film · #1 Stella (2009)
  7. Malay $1.2M
    1 film · #1 Bohsia: Jangan Pilih Jalan Hitam (2009)
  8. Russian $1.2M
    1 film · #1 Tulpan (2009)
  9. German $778.8K
    1 film · #1 Phantom Pain (2009)
  10. Turkish $743.8K
    3 films · #1 Piano Girl (2009)
Archive

Drama Box Office in 2009, Month by Month

The months of 2009 with their totals: November leads with $2.6B, led by 2012 (2009).

FAQ

Drama Box Office April 2009: 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 2009?

Fast & Furious (2009) leads with $360.4M worldwide, $155.1M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009) at $155.5M and 17 Again (2009) at $136.3M.

How much did drama movies released in April 2009 earn?

51 drama films released in April 2009 report a worldwide gross, $996.6M in all, or $19.5M per film on average. March 2009 releases took $607.3M.

How many drama movies released in April 2009 made $1 billion?

None. 3 films crossed $100 million, led by Fast & Furious (2009) with $360.4M.

How much of the April 2009 Drama box office came from the US and Canada?

$505.8M of the $996.6M total, or 51%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 27 films of the 51 report no domestic figure.

How is the April 2009 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 2009. 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 2009 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.