#1 of 9 #1 family movie of November 2009
2009 · Drama, Fantasy
$325.3M worldwide · 36% of the chart's total
$137.9M US & Canada · 42% $187.4M elsewhere · 58%
Family box office · November 2009
Family Box Office, November 2009: Top-Grossing Releases
A Christmas Carol (2009) is the highest-grossing family movie released in November 2009, with $325.3M worldwide, ahead of The Princess and the Frog (2009) at $267.1M and Planet 51 (2009) at $105.6M. 9 family films released in November 2009 report a worldwide gross, $915.7M in all, 39% of it from the US & Canada. 3 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is 5.9 times the total of October 2009, whose releases took $154.5M. By language, English leads with $913.7M across 7 family releases.
- November 2009 releases with a gross
- 9
- combined worldwide
- $915.7M
- films crossed $100M
- 3
- vs October 2009
- ×5.9
#1 of 9 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Family Hits of November 2009?
A Christmas Carol (2009) leads with $325.3M, 36% of the total. The top 5 together took $852.8M, 93% of what all 9 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 Family Release of November 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 November 2009.
- 1 Nov 6, 2009 US and Canada: $137.9M Rest of the world: $187.4M Worldwide: $325.3M
- 2 The Princess and the Frog (2009)Nov 25, 2009 US and Canada: $104.4M Rest of the world: $162.7M Worldwide: $267.1M
Nov 25, 2009 · English · Fantasy, Romance, Animation $267.1M worldwide - 3 Nov 20, 2009 US and Canada: $42.2M Rest of the world: $63.5M Worldwide: $105.6M
- 4 Nov 25, 2009 US and Canada: $49.5M Rest of the world: $47.3M Worldwide: $96.8M
- 5 Nov 13, 2009 US and Canada: $21M Rest of the world: $37.1M Worldwide: $58.1M
- 6
Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard (2009)Nov 26, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $52.4M Nov 26, 2009 · English · Adventure, Family, Animation $52.4M worldwide - 7
Nov 27, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.5M - 8
Nov 15, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.8M - 9
Nov 20, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $185.1K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in November 2009?
Of the top 9, Old Dogs (2009) earned the biggest share at home (51% in the US & Canada), while Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) made 64% of its gross abroad. Across all 9 films, $354.9M (39%) came from the US & Canada. 4 films of the top 9 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 A Christmas Carol (2009) $325.3M $137.9M US & Canada · 42% $187.4M elsewhere · 58%
- 2 The Princess and the Frog (2009) $267.1M $104.4M US & Canada · 39% $162.7M elsewhere · 61%
- 3 Planet 51 (2009) $105.6M $42.2M US & Canada · 40% $63.5M elsewhere · 60%
- 4 Old Dogs (2009) $96.8M $49.5M US & Canada · 51% $47.3M elsewhere · 49%
- 5 Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) $58.1M $21M US & Canada · 36% $37.1M elsewhere · 64%
- 6 Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard (2009) $52.4M No US & Canada figure reported
- 7 Nativity! (2009) $8.5M No US & Canada figure reported
- 8 Oscar and the Lady in Pink (2009) $1.8M No US & Canada figure reported
- 9 Ho Ho Ho (2009) $185.1K No US & Canada figure reported
By release week
Which Week of November 2009 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 48 (Nov 22–28) took $424.7M, led by The Princess and the Frog (2009). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 45 Wk 45 Nov 1–7 A Christmas Carol (2009) $325.3M A Christmas Carol (2009)
- Week 46 Wk 46 Nov 8–14 Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) $58.1M Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)
- Week 47 Wk 47 Nov 15–21 Planet 51 (2009) $107.6M Planet 51 (2009)
- Week 48 Wk 48 Nov 22–28 The Princess and the Frog (2009) $424.7M The Princess and the Frog (2009)
- Week 49 Wk 49 Nov 29–Dec 5 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does November 2009 Compare With November in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, November 2001 earned the most: $1.6B from 2 films, led by Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001). November 2009 took $915.7M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2000 5 films | 5 | $634.8M | – | How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) $347.2M |
| November 2001 2 films · +153% | 2 | $1.6B | +153% | Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) $1B |
| November 2002 5 films · −82% | 5 | $288.3M | −82% | The Santa Clause 2 (2002) $172.9M |
| November 2003 7 films · +114% | 7 | $616.9M | +114% | Elf (2003) $230.3M |
| November 2004 4 films · +60% | 4 | $986M | +60% | The Incredibles (2004) $631.7M |
| November 2005 6 films · +38% | 6 | $1.4B | +38% | Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) $897.5M |
| November 2006 9 films · −44% | 9 | $756M | −44% | Happy Feet (2006) $384.3M |
| November 2007 11 films · +11% | 11 | $842.2M | +11% | Enchanted (2007) $340.5M |
| November 2008 3 films · +9% | 3 | $914.3M | +9% | Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008) $603.9M |
| November 2009 9 films · ±0% | 9 | $915.7M | ±0% | A Christmas Carol (2009) $325.3M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Family Movies Speak in November 2009?
English-language family films took $913.7M across 7 films, 100% of the total, ahead of French-language family films ($1.8M) and Romanian-language family films ($185.1K).
Archive
Family Box Office in 2009, Month by Month
The months of 2009 with their totals: July leads with $2.2B, led by Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009).
- January $370.4M #1 Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009)
- February $206.1M #1 Coraline (2009)
- March $501.7M #1 Monsters vs Aliens (2009)
- April $163.2M #1 Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009)
- May $1.2B #1 Up (2009)
- June $82.1M #1 Hachi: A Dog’s Tale (2009)
- July $2.2B #1 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)
- August $250.3M #1 Ponyo (2009)
- September $404.2M #1 Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009)
- October $154.5M #1 Where the Wild Things Are (2009)
- November $915.7M #1 A Christmas Carol (2009)
- December $471.5M #1 Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009)
FAQ
Family Box Office November 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 9 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing family movie in November 2009?
A Christmas Carol (2009) leads with $325.3M worldwide, $137.9M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Princess and the Frog (2009) at $267.1M and Planet 51 (2009) at $105.6M.
How much did family movies released in November 2009 earn?
9 family films released in November 2009 report a worldwide gross, $915.7M in all, or $101.7M per film on average. October 2009 releases took $154.5M.
How many family movies released in November 2009 made $1 billion?
None. 3 films crossed $100 million, led by A Christmas Carol (2009) with $325.3M.
How is the November 2009 family 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 November 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 November 2009 family 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.