#1 of 58 #1 drama movie of October 2012
2012 · Action, Drama
$376.2M worldwide · 41% of the chart's total
$139.9M US & Canada · 37% $236.3M elsewhere · 63%
Drama box office · October 2012
Drama Box Office, October 2012: Top-Grossing Releases
Taken 2 (2012) is the highest-grossing drama movie released in October 2012, with $376.2M worldwide, ahead of Argo (2012) at $232.3M and Cloud Atlas (2012) at $130.5M. 58 drama films released in October 2012 report a worldwide gross, $923.6M in all, 36% of it from the US & Canada. 3 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 110% on September 2012, whose releases took $440.6M. By language, English leads with $863.2M across 24 drama releases.
- October 2012 releases with a gross
- 58
- combined worldwide
- $923.6M
- films crossed $100M
- 3
- vs September 2012
- +110%
#1 of 58 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Drama Hits of October 2012?
Taken 2 (2012) leads with $376.2M, 41% of the total. The top 5 together took $829.1M, 90% of what all 58 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 October 2012, Ranked by Worldwide Gross
Ranks 1 to 50 of 58. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in October 2012.
- 1 Oct 5, 2012 US and Canada: $139.9M Rest of the world: $236.3M Worldwide: $376.2M
- 2 Oct 12, 2012 US and Canada: $136M Rest of the world: $96.3M Worldwide: $232.3M
- 3 Oct 26, 2012 US and Canada: $27.1M Rest of the world: $103.4M Worldwide: $130.5M
- 4 Oct 5, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $60.8M
- 5 Oct 12, 2012 US and Canada: $15M Rest of the world: $14.3M Worldwide: $29.3M
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Oct 4, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $14.4M - 7
Oct 19, 2012 US and Canada: $6M Rest of the world: $4.7M Worldwide: $10.7M - 8
Oct 26, 2012 US and Canada: $6M Rest of the world: $1.9M Worldwide: $7.9M - 9
Oct 24, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.9M - 10
Oct 11, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.3M - 11
Gonzaga: From Father to Son (2012)Oct 26, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.2M
Oct 26, 2012 · Portuguese · History, Drama, Music $7.2M worldwide - 12
Oct 12, 2012 US and Canada: $150.7K Rest of the world: $4.4M Worldwide: $4.5M - 13
Oct 26, 2012 US and Canada: $1.3M Rest of the world: $2.5M Worldwide: $3.8M - 14
Oct 12, 2012 US and Canada: $10.8K Rest of the world: $3.4M Worldwide: $3.4M - 15
Oct 11, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.4M - 16
Atlas Shrugged II: The Strike (2012)Oct 12, 2012 US and Canada: $3.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.3M
Oct 12, 2012 · English · Sci-Fi, Drama, Mystery $3.3M worldwide - 17
Oct 24, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.9M - 18
Oct 10, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.8M - 19
Oct 5, 2012 US and Canada: $366.4K Rest of the world: $2M Worldwide: $2.3M - 20
Oct 17, 2012 US and Canada: $641.1K Rest of the world: $1.3M Worldwide: $2M - 21
Oct 5, 2012 US and Canada: $100.9K Rest of the world: $1.6M Worldwide: $1.7M - 22
Oct 17, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.5M - 23
Oct 19, 2012 US and Canada: $212.1K Rest of the world: $1.1M Worldwide: $1.3M - 24
Oct 5, 2012 US and Canada: $154.7K Rest of the world: $1.1M Worldwide: $1.2M - 25
Oct 5, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $855.8K - 26
Oct 27, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $745K - 27
Oct 12, 2012 US and Canada: $376.6K Rest of the world: $123.1K Worldwide: $499.7K - 28
Oct 19, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $350.6K - 29
Oct 31, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $343.1K - 30
Oct 4, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $272.2K - 31
Oct 12, 2012 US and Canada: $236.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $236.8K - 32
Oct 26, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $197.9K - 33
Oct 31, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $158.2K - 34
Oct 19, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $123.3K - 35
Oct 26, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $119.6K - 36
Oct 23, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $104.8K - 37
Oct 19, 2012 US and Canada: $22.8K Rest of the world: $69.8K Worldwide: $92.7K - 38
Oct 9, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $83.2K - 39
Oct 31, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $82K - 40
Oct 12, 2012 US and Canada: $52.2K Rest of the world: $25.9K Worldwide: $78.1K - 41
Oct 3, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $75.5K - 42
Oct 25, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $65.2K - 43
Oct 5, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $58.3K - 44
Oct 12, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $56.2K - 45
Oct 29, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $42.4K - 46
Oct 5, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $41.7K - 47
Oct 20, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $37.3K - 48
Oct 12, 2012 US and Canada: $28K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $28K - 49
Oct 4, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $26.6K - 50
Oct 19, 2012 US and Canada: $25.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $25.3K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in October 2012?
Of the top 10, Chasing Mavericks (2012) earned the biggest share at home (76% in the US & Canada), while Cloud Atlas (2012) made 79% of its gross abroad. Across all 58 films, $337.1M (36%) came from the US & Canada. 4 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Taken 2 (2012) $376.2M $139.9M US & Canada · 37% $236.3M elsewhere · 63%
- 2 Argo (2012) $232.3M $136M US & Canada · 59% $96.3M elsewhere · 41%
- 3 Cloud Atlas (2012) $130.5M $27.1M US & Canada · 21% $103.4M elsewhere · 79%
- 4 It's Such a Beautiful Day (2012) $60.8M No US & Canada figure reported
- 5 Seven Psychopaths (2012) $29.3M $15M US & Canada · 51% $14.3M elsewhere · 49%
- 6 Soulless (2012) $14.4M No US & Canada figure reported
- 7 The Sessions (2012) $10.7M $6M US & Canada · 56% $4.7M elsewhere · 44%
- 8 Chasing Mavericks (2012) $7.9M $6M US & Canada · 76% $1.9M elsewhere · 24%
- 9 Measuring the World (2012) $7.9M No US & Canada figure reported
- 10 A Company Man (2012) $7.3M No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands
How Many October 2012 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
3 of 58 films crossed $100M and took $739M between them, 80% of the total. 51 films, 88% of the list, earned under $10M.
80% 12%
- $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, 5% of the list $739M · 80% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 4 films, 7% of the list $115.1M · 12% of the gross
- Under $10M 51 films, 88% of the list $69.5M · 8% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of October 2012 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 40 (Sep 30–Oct 6) took $457.9M, led by Taken 2 (2012). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 40 Wk 40 Sep 30–Oct 6 Taken 2 (2012) $457.9M Taken 2 (2012)
- Week 41 Wk 41 Oct 7–13 Argo (2012) $287.5M Argo (2012)
- Week 42 Wk 42 Oct 14–20 The Sessions (2012) $16.1M The Sessions (2012)
- Week 43 Wk 43 Oct 21–27 Cloud Atlas (2012) $161.5M Cloud Atlas (2012)
- Week 44 Wk 44 Oct 28–Nov 3 Vulnerables (2012) $666.4K Vulnerables (2012)
Earlier years
How Does October 2012 Compare With October in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, October 2008 earned the most: $1.2B from 85 films, led by High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008). October 2012 took $923.6M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2003 46 films | 46 | $509.8M | – | Mystic River (2003) $156.6M |
| October 2004 47 films · +43% | 47 | $728M | +43% | Shall We Dance? (2004) $170.1M |
| October 2005 49 films · −21% | 49 | $576.5M | −21% | In Her Shoes (2005) $83.7M |
| October 2006 62 films · +11% | 62 | $639.9M | +11% | Babel (2006) $135.3M |
| October 2007 78 films · −4% | 78 | $616.9M | −4% | Michael Clayton (2007) $93M |
| October 2008 85 films · +97% | 85 | $1.2B | +97% | High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008) $252.9M |
| October 2009 77 films · −58% | 77 | $504.2M | −58% | Law Abiding Citizen (2009) $127.9M |
| October 2010 74 films · +51% | 74 | $762.5M | +51% | The Social Network (2010) $224.9M |
| October 2011 86 films · +1% | 86 | $772.4M | +1% | Real Steel (2011) $299.3M |
| October 2012 58 films · +20% | 58 | $923.6M | +20% | Taken 2 (2012) $376.2M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Drama Movies Speak in October 2012?
English-language drama films took $863.2M across 24 films, 93% of the total, ahead of Russian-language drama films ($14.4M) and German-language drama films ($9.5M).
October 2012 Drama Box Office by Language
- English $863.2M24 films · #1 Taken 2 (2012)
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Russian $14.4M1 film · #1 Soulless (2012) -
German $9.5M2 films · #1 Measuring the World (2012) -
Korean $7.5M2 films · #1 A Company Man (2012) - Portuguese $7.2M2 films · #1 Gonzaga: From Father to Son (2012)
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Swedish $4.9M3 films · #1 Simon & the Oaks (2012) -
Dutch $3.5M2 films · #1 Only Decent People (2012) -
French $3.4M1 film · #1 Special Forces (2012) -
Italian $3M2 films · #1 Every Blessed Day (2012) -
Chinese $1.3M1 film · #1 Tai Chi Zero (2012)
Archive
Drama Box Office in 2012, Month by Month
The months of 2012 with their totals: November leads with $2.5B, led by The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 (2012).
- January $342.6M #1 The Grey (2012)
- February $597.2M #1 The Vow (2012)
- March $1.2B #1 The Hunger Games (2012)
- April $291.5M #1 The Lucky One (2012)
- May $1.1B #1 The Intouchables (2012)
- June $1.2B #1 Prometheus (2012)
- July $1.5B #1 The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
- August $352.9M #1 Hope Springs (2012)
- September $440.6M #1 Masquerade (2012)
- October $923.6M #1 Taken 2 (2012)
- November $2.5B #1 The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 (2012)
- December $1.7B #1 Les Miserables (2012)
FAQ
Drama Box Office October 2012: 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 58 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing drama movie in October 2012?
Taken 2 (2012) leads with $376.2M worldwide, $139.9M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Argo (2012) at $232.3M and Cloud Atlas (2012) at $130.5M.
How much did drama movies released in October 2012 earn?
58 drama films released in October 2012 report a worldwide gross, $923.6M in all, or $15.9M per film on average. September 2012 releases took $440.6M.
How many drama movies released in October 2012 made $1 billion?
None. 3 films crossed $100 million, led by Taken 2 (2012) with $376.2M.
How is the October 2012 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 October 2012. 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 October 2012 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.