#1 of 74 #1 drama movie of April 2017
2017 · Drama, Fantasy
$405.3M worldwide · 56% of the chart's total
$5M US & Canada · 1% $400.3M elsewhere · 99%
Drama box office · April 2017
Drama Box Office, April 2017: Top-Grossing Releases
Your Name. (2017) is the highest-grossing drama movie released in April 2017, with $405.3M worldwide, ahead of Battle of Memories (2017) at $43.9M and Gifted (2017) at $43.1M. 74 drama films released in April 2017 report a worldwide gross, $719.9M in all, 15% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 33% on March 2017, whose releases took $1.1B. By language, Japanese leads with $421.9M across 4 drama releases.
- April 2017 releases with a gross
- 74
- combined worldwide
- $719.9M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs March 2017
- −33%
#1 of 74 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Drama Hits of April 2017?
Your Name. (2017) leads with $405.3M, 56% of the total. The top 5 together took $552.2M, 77% of what all 74 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 April 2017, Ranked by Worldwide Gross
Ranks 1 to 50 of 74. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in April 2017.
- 1 Apr 7, 2017 US and Canada: $5M Rest of the world: $400.3M Worldwide: $405.3M
- 2 Apr 28, 2017 US and Canada: $594.6K Rest of the world: $43.3M Worldwide: $43.9M
- 3 Apr 7, 2017 US and Canada: $24.8M Rest of the world: $18.3M Worldwide: $43.1M
- 4 Apr 28, 2017 US and Canada: $20.5M Rest of the world: $20.2M Worldwide: $40.7M
- 5 Apr 14, 2017 US and Canada: $8.6M Rest of the world: $10.7M Worldwide: $19.3M
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Apr 5, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $18.8M - 7
Apr 7, 2017 US and Canada: $14.7M Rest of the world: $3.5M Worldwide: $18.2M - 8
Apr 21, 2017 US and Canada: $11.4M Rest of the world: $6.4M Worldwide: $17.8M - 9
Apr 29, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $15.5M - 10
Apr 7, 2017 US and Canada: $3.6M Rest of the world: $9M Worldwide: $12.6M - 11
Apr 21, 2017 US and Canada: $8.2M Rest of the world: $4.2M Worldwide: $12.4M - 12
Apr 28, 2017 US and Canada: $96.8K Rest of the world: $9.5M Worldwide: $9.6M - 13
Apr 7, 2017 US and Canada: $210.8K Rest of the world: $8.8M Worldwide: $9M - 14
Apr 2, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.4M - 15
Apr 26, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.9M - 16
Apr 7, 2017 US and Canada: $3M Rest of the world: $1.5M Worldwide: $4.5M - 17
Apr 12, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.5M - 18
Apr 14, 2017 US and Canada: $1.9M Rest of the world: $2.3M Worldwide: $4.2M - 19
Apr 14, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.1M - 20
Apr 28, 2017 US and Canada: $4M Rest of the world: $3.5K Worldwide: $4M - 21
Apr 21, 2017 US and Canada: $1.8M Rest of the world: $1.9M Worldwide: $3.7M - 22
Apr 24, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.4M - 23
Apr 14, 2017 US and Canada: $3.2K Rest of the world: $2.2M Worldwide: $2.2M - 24
Apr 7, 2017 US and Canada: $176K Rest of the world: $1.8M Worldwide: $2M - 25
Apr 12, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2M - 26
Free!: Timeless Medley - The Bond (2017)Apr 22, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $956.9K
Apr 22, 2017 · Japanese · Comedy, Animation, Drama $956.9K worldwide - 27
Apr 6, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $907.9K - 28
Apr 7, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $840.8K - 29
Apr 14, 2017 US and Canada: $569.3K Rest of the world: $182K Worldwide: $751.3K - 30
Apr 14, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $663.8K - 31
Apr 21, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $652.3K - 32
Apr 6, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $581.6K - 33
The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki (2017)Apr 21, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $571.4K
Apr 21, 2017 · Finnish · Biography, Drama, Sport $571.4K worldwide - 34
Apr 21, 2017 US and Canada: $1.1K Rest of the world: $317K Worldwide: $318.1K - 35
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Apr 21, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $313.5K - 36
Apr 14, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $285.7K - 37
Apr 13, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $266.2K - 38
Apr 21, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $249.1K - 39
Apr 22, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $211.7K - 40
Apr 14, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $201.6K - 41
Apr 28, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $200.4K - 42
Apr 25, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $198.3K - 43
Apr 24, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $175.7K - 44
Apr 21, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $156.3K - 45
Apr 28, 2017 US and Canada: $41.6K Rest of the world: $110.6K Worldwide: $152.2K - 46
Apr 1, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $121.1K - 47
Apr 14, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $104.2K - 48
Apr 12, 2017 US and Canada: $18.4K Rest of the world: $69.3K Worldwide: $87.7K - 49
Apr 28, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $87.3K - 50
Apr 20, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $80.7K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in April 2017?
Of the top 10, The Case for Christ (2017) earned the biggest share at home (81% in the US & Canada), while Your Name. (2017) made 99% of its gross abroad. Across all 74 films, $109.4M (15%) came from the US & Canada. 2 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Your Name. (2017) $405.3M $5M US & Canada · 1% $400.3M elsewhere · 99%
- 2 Battle of Memories (2017) $43.9M $594.6K US & Canada · 1% $43.3M elsewhere · 99%
- 3 Gifted (2017) $43.1M $24.8M US & Canada · 58% $18.3M elsewhere · 42%
- 4 The Circle (2017) $40.7M $20.5M US & Canada · 50% $20.2M elsewhere · 50%
- 5 The Lost City of Z (2017) $19.3M $8.6M US & Canada · 45% $10.7M elsewhere · 55%
- 6 Father and Son (2017) $18.8M No US & Canada figure reported
- 7 The Case for Christ (2017) $18.2M $14.7M US & Canada · 81% $3.5M elsewhere · 19%
- 8 Unforgettable (2017) $17.8M $11.4M US & Canada · 64% $6.4M elsewhere · 36%
- 9 Teiichi: Battle of Supreme High (2017) $15.5M No US & Canada figure reported
- 10 Their Finest (2017) $12.6M $3.6M US & Canada · 29% $9M elsewhere · 71%
Gross bands
How Many April 2017 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
1 of 74 films crossed $100M and took $405.3M between them, 56% of the total. 63 films, 85% of the list, earned under $10M.
56% 34% 10%
- $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, 1% of the list $405.3M · 56% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 10 films, 14% of the list $242.2M · 34% of the gross
- Under $10M 63 films, 85% of the list $72.4M · 10% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of April 2017 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 14 (Apr 2–8) took $521.5M, led by Your Name. (2017). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 13 Wk 13 Mar 26–Apr 1 Georgettan’s Pooram (2017) $121.1K Georgettan’s Pooram (2017)
- Week 14 Wk 14 Apr 2–8 Your Name. (2017) $521.5M Your Name. (2017)
- Week 15 Wk 15 Apr 9–15 The Lost City of Z (2017) $38.7M The Lost City of Z (2017)
- Week 16 Wk 16 Apr 16–22 Unforgettable (2017) $37.6M Unforgettable (2017)
- Week 17 Wk 17 Apr 23–29 Battle of Memories (2017) $122M Battle of Memories (2017)
- Week 18 Wk 18 Apr 30–May 6 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does April 2017 Compare With April in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, April 2016 earned the most: $1.5B from 90 films, led by The Jungle Book (2016). April 2017 took $719.9M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2008 51 films | 51 | $400M | – | Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008) $105.8M |
| April 2009 51 films · +149% | 51 | $996.6M | +149% | Fast & Furious (2009) $360.4M |
| April 2010 61 films · −18% | 61 | $815.5M | −18% | Clash of the Titans (2010) $493.2M |
| April 2011 43 films · +21% | 43 | $988M | +21% | Fast Five (2011) $626.1M |
| April 2012 48 films · −70% | 48 | $291.5M | −70% | The Lucky One (2012) $99.4M |
| April 2013 51 films · +87% | 51 | $546.4M | +87% | So Young (2013) $114.9M |
| April 2014 48 films · −5% | 48 | $520.2M | −5% | Transcendence (2014) $103M |
| April 2015 69 films · +2% | 69 | $531.9M | +2% | The Left Ear (2015) $78M |
| April 2016 90 films · +187% | 90 | $1.5B | +187% | The Jungle Book (2016) $967.7M |
| April 2017 74 films · −53% | 74 | $719.9M | −53% | Your Name. (2017) $405.3M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Drama Movies Speak in April 2017?
Japanese-language drama films took $421.9M across 4 films, 59% of the total, ahead of English-language drama films ($166.1M) and Chinese-language drama films ($50M).
April 2017 Drama Box Office by Language
- Japanese $421.9M4 films · #1 Your Name. (2017)
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English $166.1M25 films · #1 Gifted (2017) -
Chinese $50M3 films · #1 Battle of Memories (2017) -
Vietnamese $18.8M1 film · #1 Father and Son (2017) -
Tagalog $17.8M1 film · #1 Unforgettable (2017) -
Italian $12.2M4 films · #1 The Mayor (2017) -
French $9.7M4 films · #1 I Got Life! (2017) -
Spanish $9.1M4 films · #1 Truman (2017) -
Korean $4.6M4 films · #1 Daddy You, Daughter Me (2017) -
Hindi $4.4M3 films · #1 Begum Jaan (2017)
Archive
Drama Box Office in 2017, Month by Month
The months of 2017 with their totals: July leads with $2.2B, led by Wolf Warrior 2 (2017).
- January $569.3M #1 A Dog's Purpose (2017)
- February $610.7M #1 Fifty Shades Darker (2017)
- March $1.1B #1 Logan (2017)
- April $719.9M #1 Your Name. (2017)
- May $559.3M #1 Baywatch (2017)
- June $372.9M #1 47 Meters Down (2017)
- July $2.2B #1 Wolf Warrior 2 (2017)
- August $519.5M #1 A Taxi Driver (2017)
- September $1.2B #1 It (2017)
- October $734M #1 Blade Runner 2049 (2017)
- November $2.1B #1 Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
- December $1.8B #1 The Greatest Showman (2017)
FAQ
Drama Box Office April 2017: 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 74 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing drama movie in April 2017?
Your Name. (2017) leads with $405.3M worldwide, $5M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Battle of Memories (2017) at $43.9M and Gifted (2017) at $43.1M.
How much did drama movies released in April 2017 earn?
74 drama films released in April 2017 report a worldwide gross, $719.9M in all, or $9.7M per film on average. March 2017 releases took $1.1B.
How many drama movies released in April 2017 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Your Name. (2017) with $405.3M.
How is the April 2017 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 2017. 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 2017 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.