#1 of 3 #1 history movie of October 2002
2002 · History, Documentary
$58M worldwide · 94% of the chart's total
$21.6M US & Canada · 37% $36.4M elsewhere · 63%
History box office · October 2002
History Box Office, October 2002: Top-Grossing Releases
Bowling for Columbine (2002) is the highest-grossing history movie released in October 2002, with $58M worldwide, ahead of Bloody Sunday (2002) at $1.8M and Safe Conduct (2002) at $1.7M. 3 history films released in October 2002 report a worldwide gross, $61.5M in all, 36% of it from the US & Canada.
- October 2002 releases with a gross
- 3
- combined worldwide
- $61.5M
- Bowling for Columbine (2002), the #1
- $58M
- earned in the US & Canada
- 36%
#1 of 3 Top 3
What Were the Biggest History Hits of October 2002?
Bowling for Columbine (2002) leads with $58M, 94% of the total. The top 3 together took $61.5M, almost all of what the 3 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
- Number 1
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Number 2 -
Number 3
US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world
The chart
Every History Release of October 2002, 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 October 2002.
- 1 Oct 11, 2002 US and Canada: $21.6M Rest of the world: $36.4M Worldwide: $58M
- 2 Oct 4, 2002 US and Canada: $773.2K Rest of the world: $985.5K Worldwide: $1.8M
- 3 Oct 11, 2002 US and Canada: $25.4K Rest of the world: $1.7M Worldwide: $1.7M
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in October 2002?
Of the top 3, Bloody Sunday (2002) earned the biggest share at home (44% in the US & Canada), while Safe Conduct (2002) made 99% of its gross abroad. Across all 3 films, $22.4M (36%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Bowling for Columbine (2002) $58M $21.6M US & Canada · 37% $36.4M elsewhere · 63%
- 2 Bloody Sunday (2002) $1.8M $773.2K US & Canada · 44% $985.5K elsewhere · 56%
- 3 Safe Conduct (2002) $1.7M $25.4K US & Canada · 1% $1.7M elsewhere · 99%
By release week
Which Week of October 2002 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 41 (Oct 6–12) took $59.7M, led by Bowling for Columbine (2002). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 40 Wk 40 Sep 29–Oct 5 Bloody Sunday (2002) $1.8M Bloody Sunday (2002)
- Week 41 Wk 41 Oct 6–12 Bowling for Columbine (2002) $59.7M Bowling for Columbine (2002)
- Week 42 Wk 42 Oct 13–19 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 43 Wk 43 Oct 20–26 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 44 Wk 44 Oct 27–Nov 2 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does October 2002 Compare With October in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, October 1997 earned the most: $131.5M from 1 film, led by Seven Years in Tibet (1997). October 2002 took $61.5M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1993 1 film | 1 | $10.8M | – | Gettysburg (1993) $10.8M |
| October 1994 1 film · −69% | 1 | $3.3M | −69% | Squanto: A Warrior’s Tale (1994) $3.3M |
| October 1995 1 film · +379% | 1 | $16M | +379% | Across the Sea of Time (1995) $16M |
| October 1996 3 films · −46% | 3 | $8.6M | −46% | Get on the Bus (1996) $5.8M |
| October 1997 1 film · +1431% | 1 | $131.5M | +1431% | Seven Years in Tibet (1997) $131.5M |
| October 1998 1 film · −98% | 1 | $2.6M | −98% | The Barber of Siberia (1998) $2.6M |
| October 1999 2 films · −86% | 2 | $368.9K | −86% | The Source (1999) $362.6K |
| October 2000 1 film · −65% | 1 | $128.4K | −65% | Taboo (2000) $128.4K |
| October 2001 1 film · −38% | 1 | $79.7K | −38% | Sobibór, 14 Octobre 1943, 16 heures (2001) $79.7K |
| October 2002 3 films · +77022% | 3 | $61.5M | +77022% | Bowling for Columbine (2002) $58M |
Archive
History Box Office in 2002, Month by Month
The months of 2002 with their totals: December leads with $199.7M, led by Gangs of New York (2002).
- January $71M #1 Brotherhood of the Wolf (2002)
- February No grosses
- March $115.4M #1 We Were Soldiers (2002)
- April No grosses
- May $1.1M #1 The Lady and the Duke (2002)
- June $77.6M #1 Windtalkers (2002)
- July $65.7M #1 K-19: The Widowmaker (2002)
- August $10.6M #1 Mad Love (2002)
- September No grosses
- October $61.5M #1 Bowling for Columbine (2002)
- November $27.4M #1 Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002)
- December $199.7M #1 Gangs of New York (2002)
FAQ
History Box Office October 2002: 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 3 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing history movie in October 2002?
Bowling for Columbine (2002) leads with $58M worldwide, $21.6M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Bloody Sunday (2002) at $1.8M and Safe Conduct (2002) at $1.7M.
How much did history movies released in October 2002 earn?
3 history films released in October 2002 report a worldwide gross, $61.5M in all, or $20.5M per film on average.
How many history movies released in October 2002 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, Bowling for Columbine (2002), earned $58M.
How is the October 2002 history 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 2002. 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 2002 history 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.