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Drama box office · July 2009

Drama Box Office, July 2009: Top-Grossing Releases

Public Enemies (2009) is the highest-grossing drama movie released in July 2009, with $214.1M worldwide, ahead of Orphan (2009) at $77.9M and Funny People (2009) at $71.6M. 37 drama films released in July 2009 report a worldwide gross, $592.6M in all, 34% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 4% on June 2009, whose releases took $618.9M. By language, English leads with $292.8M across 12 drama releases.

July 2009 releases with a gross
37
combined worldwide
$592.6M
film crossed $100M
1
vs June 2009
−4%
Public Enemies (2009) movie poster #1 of 37
#1 drama movie of July 2009

Public Enemies (2009)

2009 · Biography, Drama

$214.1M worldwide · 36% of the chart's total

$97.1M US & Canada · 45% $117M elsewhere · 55%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Drama Hits of July 2009?

Public Enemies (2009) leads with $214.1M, 36% of the total. The top 5 together took $487.1M, 82% of what all 37 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Public Enemies (2009) movie poster Number 1
    $214.1M Public Enemies (2009)
    $97.1M US & Canada · 45% $117M elsewhere · 55%
  2. Orphan (2009) movie poster Number 2
    $77.9M Orphan (2009)
    $41.6M US & Canada · 53% $36.3M elsewhere · 47%
  3. Funny People (2009) movie poster Number 3
    $71.6M Funny People (2009)
    $51.9M US & Canada · 72% $19.7M elsewhere · 28%
  4. Tidal Wave (2009) movie poster Number 4
    $71.3M Tidal Wave (2009)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  5. Take Off (2009) movie poster Number 5
    $52.2M Take Off (2009)
    No US & Canada figure reported

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Drama Release of July 2009, 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 July 2009.

  1. 1 Public Enemies (2009) movie poster
    Public Enemies (2009) Jul 1, 2009 · English · Biography, Drama, History $214.1M worldwide
    Jul 1, 2009 US and Canada: $97.1M Rest of the world: $117M Worldwide: $214.1M
  2. 2 Orphan (2009) movie poster
    Orphan (2009) Jul 24, 2009 · Drama, Thriller, Horror $77.9M worldwide
    Jul 24, 2009 US and Canada: $41.6M Rest of the world: $36.3M Worldwide: $77.9M
  3. 3 Funny People (2009) movie poster
    Funny People (2009) Jul 31, 2009 · English · Drama, Comedy $71.6M worldwide
    Jul 31, 2009 US and Canada: $51.9M Rest of the world: $19.7M Worldwide: $71.6M
  4. 4 Tidal Wave (2009) movie poster
    Tidal Wave (2009) Jul 22, 2009 · Korean · Thriller, Action, Drama $71.3M worldwide
    Jul 22, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $71.3M
  5. 5 Take Off (2009) movie poster
    Take Off (2009) Jul 29, 2009 · Korean · Comedy, Drama $52.2M worldwide
    Jul 29, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $52.2M
  6. 6 Love Aaj Kal (2009) movie poster
    Love Aaj Kal (2009) Jul 31, 2009 · Hindi · Comedy, Romance, Drama $20.8M worldwide
    Jul 31, 2009 US and Canada: $2.4M Rest of the world: $18.4M Worldwide: $20.8M
  7. 7 The Hedgehog (2009) movie poster
    The Hedgehog (2009) Jul 1, 2009 · French · Comedy, Drama $14.7M worldwide
    Jul 1, 2009 US and Canada: $707.9K Rest of the world: $14M Worldwide: $14.7M
  8. 8 Thirst (2009) movie poster
    Thirst (2009) Jul 31, 2009 · Drama, Horror, Romance $13.1M worldwide
    Jul 31, 2009 US and Canada: $318.6K Rest of the world: $12.8M Worldwide: $13.1M
  9. 9 McDull, Kung Fu Kindergarten (2009) movie poster
    McDull, Kung Fu Kindergarten (2009) Jul 24, 2009 · Cantonese · Comedy, Drama, Family $12.3M worldwide
    Jul 24, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $12.3M
  10. 10 Flame and Citron (2009) movie poster
    Flame and Citron (2009) Jul 31, 2009 · Danish · Drama, History, Thriller $10.2M worldwide
    Jul 31, 2009 US and Canada: $148.1K Rest of the world: $10M Worldwide: $10.2M
  11. 11 MW (2009) movie poster
    MW (2009) Jul 3, 2009 · Japanese · Thriller, Drama, Sci-Fi $6.6M worldwide
    Jul 3, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.6M
  12. 12 Lorna's Silence (2009) movie poster
    Lorna's Silence (2009) Jul 31, 2009 · Drama $5.1M worldwide
    Jul 31, 2009 US and Canada: $338.8K Rest of the world: $4.8M Worldwide: $5.1M
  13. 13 Adam (2009) movie poster
    Adam (2009) Jul 29, 2009 · English · Drama, Comedy, Romance $3M worldwide
    Jul 29, 2009 US and Canada: $2.3M Rest of the world: $759.8K Worldwide: $3M
  14. 14 Kambakkht Ishq (2009) movie poster
    Kambakkht Ishq (2009) Jul 3, 2009 · Hindi · Comedy, Drama, Romance $3M worldwide
    Jul 3, 2009 US and Canada: $1.4M Rest of the world: $1.6M Worldwide: $3M
  15. 15 Dear Doctor (2009) movie poster
    Dear Doctor (2009) Jul 27, 2009 · Japanese · Drama $2.9M worldwide
    Jul 27, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.9M
  16. 16 Overheard (2009) movie poster
    Overheard (2009) Jul 23, 2009 · Cantonese · Drama, Thriller $2.8M worldwide
    Jul 23, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.8M
  17. 17 Park Benches (2009) movie poster
    Park Benches (2009) Jul 8, 2009 · French · Drama, Comedy, Romance $1.9M worldwide
    Jul 8, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.9M
  18. 18 A Woman in Berlin (2009) movie poster
    A Woman in Berlin (2009) Jul 17, 2009 · German · Drama, War $1.9M worldwide
    Jul 17, 2009 US and Canada: $294K Rest of the world: $1.6M Worldwide: $1.9M
  19. 19 Somers Town (2009) movie poster
    Somers Town (2009) Jul 15, 2009 · English · Drama, Comedy $1.2M worldwide
    Jul 15, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M
  20. 20 The Cove (2009) movie poster
    The Cove (2009) Jul 31, 2009 · English · Drama, Documentary $1.2M worldwide
    Jul 31, 2009 US and Canada: $857K Rest of the world: $330.4K Worldwide: $1.2M
  21. 21 Balibo (2009) movie poster
    Balibo (2009) Jul 21, 2009 · English · Mystery, Drama, Thriller $924.5K worldwide
    Jul 21, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $924.5K
  22. 22 Oxygen (2009) movie poster
    Oxygen (2009) Jul 8, 2009 · Russian · Drama, Thriller, Romance $900.6K worldwide
    Jul 8, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $900.6K
  23. 23 Tony Manero (2009) movie poster
    Tony Manero (2009) Jul 3, 2009 · Spanish · Drama, Crime $687.4K worldwide
    Jul 3, 2009 US and Canada: $20.7K Rest of the world: $666.7K Worldwide: $687.4K
  24. 24 Plato’s Academy (2009) movie poster
    Plato’s Academy (2009) Jul 22, 2009 · Greek · Comedy, Drama $612.6K worldwide
    Jul 22, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $612.6K
  25. 25 Shrink (2009) movie poster
    Shrink (2009) Jul 24, 2009 · English · Drama $303.4K worldwide
    Jul 24, 2009 US and Canada: $189.6K Rest of the world: $113.8K Worldwide: $303.4K
  26. 26 Love and Rage (2009) movie poster
    Love and Rage (2009) Jul 31, 2009 · Danish · Drama $300.6K worldwide
    Jul 31, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $300.6K
  27. 27 Libertador Morales, el justiciero (2009) movie poster
    Libertador Morales, el justiciero (2009) Jul 31, 2009 · Spanish · Comedy, Drama $249.9K worldwide
    Jul 31, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $249.9K
  28. 28 Bad Day to Go Fishing (2009) movie poster
    Bad Day to Go Fishing (2009) Jul 31, 2009 · English · Drama, Comedy, Thriller $243K worldwide
    Jul 31, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $243K
  29. 29 Lake Tahoe (2009) movie poster
    Lake Tahoe (2009) Jul 10, 2009 · Spanish · Drama $219.2K worldwide
    Jul 10, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $219.2K
  30. 30 Cedar Boys (2009) movie poster
    Cedar Boys (2009) Jul 30, 2009 · English · Drama, Crime $172.6K worldwide
    Jul 30, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $172.6K
  31. 31 Blue Eyes (2009) movie poster
    Blue Eyes (2009) Jul 14, 2009 · Portuguese · Drama $37.5K worldwide
    Jul 14, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $37.5K
  32. 32 Katalin Varga (2009) movie poster
    Katalin Varga (2009) Jul 10, 2009 · Romanian · Thriller, Drama, Crime $28.4K worldwide
    Jul 10, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $28.4K
  33. 33 The Big Gay Musical (2009) movie poster
    The Big Gay Musical (2009) Jul 20, 2009 · English · Drama, Comedy, Music $24.1K worldwide
    Jul 20, 2009 US and Canada: $24.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $24.1K
  34. 34 Death in Love (2009) movie poster
    Death in Love (2009) Jul 17, 2009 · English · Drama, Romance, War $23.4K worldwide
    Jul 17, 2009 US and Canada: $23.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $23.4K
  35. 35 Modhi Vilayadu (2009) movie poster
    Modhi Vilayadu (2009) Jul 24, 2009 · Tamil · Romance, Drama $6.7K worldwide
    Jul 24, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.7K
  36. 36 Achchamundu Achchamundu (2009) movie poster
    Achchamundu Achchamundu (2009) Jul 17, 2009 · Tamil · Drama, Thriller $6.2K worldwide
    Jul 17, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.2K
  37. 37 Just Say Love (2009) movie poster
    Just Say Love (2009) Jul 18, 2009 · English · Romance, Drama $3.9K worldwide
    Jul 18, 2009 US and Canada: $3.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.9K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in July 2009?

Of the top 10, Funny People (2009) earned the biggest share at home (72% in the US & Canada), while Flame and Citron (2009) made 99% of its gross abroad. Across all 37 films, $199.6M (34%) came from the US & Canada. 3 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 Public Enemies (2009) $214.1M
    $97.1M US & Canada · 45% $117M elsewhere · 55%
  2. 2 Orphan (2009) $77.9M
    $41.6M US & Canada · 53% $36.3M elsewhere · 47%
  3. 3 Funny People (2009) $71.6M
    $51.9M US & Canada · 72% $19.7M elsewhere · 28%
  4. 4 Tidal Wave (2009) $71.3M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  5. 5 Take Off (2009) $52.2M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  6. 6 Love Aaj Kal (2009) $20.8M
    $2.4M US & Canada · 12% $18.4M elsewhere · 88%
  7. 7 The Hedgehog (2009) $14.7M
    $707.9K US & Canada · 5% $14M elsewhere · 95%
  8. 8 Thirst (2009) $13.1M
    $318.6K US & Canada · 2% $12.8M elsewhere · 98%
  9. 9 McDull, Kung Fu Kindergarten (2009) $12.3M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  10. 10 Flame and Citron (2009) $10.2M
    $148.1K US & Canada · 1% $10M elsewhere · 99%
Gross bands

How Many July 2009 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

1 of 37 films crossed $100M and took $214.1M between them, 36% of the total. 27 films, 73% 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, 3% of the list $214.1M · 36% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 9 films, 24% of the list $344.1M · 58% of the gross
  • Under $10M 27 films, 73% of the list $34.4M · 6% of the gross
By release week

Which Week of July 2009 Had the Biggest Releases?

Films released in week 27 (Jun 28–Jul 4) took $239.1M, led by Public Enemies (2009). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.

  1. Week 27 Wk 27 Jun 28–Jul 4 Public Enemies (2009) $239.1M Public Enemies (2009)
  2. Week 28 Wk 28 Jul 5–11 Park Benches (2009) $3.1M Park Benches (2009)
  3. Week 29 Wk 29 Jul 12–18 A Woman in Berlin (2009) $3.1M A Woman in Berlin (2009)
  4. Week 30 Wk 30 Jul 19–25 Orphan (2009) $166.2M Orphan (2009)
  5. Week 31 Wk 31 Jul 26–Aug 1 Funny People (2009) $181.1M Funny People (2009)
Earlier years

How Does July 2009 Compare With July in Earlier Years?

Of these 10 years, July 2008 earned the most: $1.2B from 36 films, led by The Dark Knight (2008). July 2009 took $592.6M.

Month Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
July 2000 12 films 12 $305.6M – What Lies Beneath (2000) $291.4M
July 2001 17 films · −48% 17 $160M −48% The Score (2001) $113.6M
July 2002 22 films · +113% 22 $341.1M +113% Road to Perdition (2002) $181M
July 2003 32 films · +22% 32 $415.2M +22% Bayside Shakedown 2 (2003) $155.1M
July 2004 31 films · +33% 31 $550.5M +33% King Arthur (2004) $203.6M
July 2005 32 films · −69% 32 $171M −69% Dark Water (2005) $68.4M
July 2006 33 films · +147% 33 $421.6M +147% Miami Vice (2006) $163.8M
July 2007 29 films · −51% 29 $207.8M −51% No Reservations (2007) $92.6M
July 2008 36 films · +477% 36 $1.2B +477% The Dark Knight (2008) $1B
July 2009 37 films · −51% 37 $592.6M −51% Public Enemies (2009) $214.1M
By language

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

English-language drama films took $292.8M across 12 films, 49% of the total, ahead of Korean-language drama films ($123.5M) and Hindi-language drama films ($23.8M).

July 2009 Drama Box Office by Language

  1. English $292.8M
    12 films · #1 Public Enemies (2009)
  2. Korean $123.5M
    2 films · #1 Tidal Wave (2009)
  3. Hindi $23.8M
    2 films · #1 Love Aaj Kal (2009)
  4. French $16.6M
    2 films · #1 The Hedgehog (2009)
  5. Cantonese $15.2M
    2 films · #1 McDull, Kung Fu Kindergarten (2009)
  6. Danish $10.5M
    2 films · #1 Flame and Citron (2009)
  7. Japanese $9.5M
    2 films · #1 MW (2009)
  8. German $1.9M
    1 film · #1 A Woman in Berlin (2009)
  9. Spanish $1.2M
    3 films · #1 Tony Manero (2009)
  10. Russian $900.6K
    1 film · #1 Oxygen (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 July 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 37 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing drama movie in July 2009?

Public Enemies (2009) leads with $214.1M worldwide, $97.1M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Orphan (2009) at $77.9M and Funny People (2009) at $71.6M.

How much did drama movies released in July 2009 earn?

37 drama films released in July 2009 report a worldwide gross, $592.6M in all, or $16M per film on average. June 2009 releases took $618.9M.

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

None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Public Enemies (2009) with $214.1M.

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

$199.6M of the $592.6M total, or 34%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 20 films of the 37 report no domestic figure.

How is the July 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 July 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 July 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.