#1 of 4 #1 history movie of October 2013
2013 · Biography, Drama
$187.7M worldwide · 100% of the chart's total
$56.7M US & Canada · 30% $131.1M elsewhere · 70%
History box office · October 2013
History Box Office, October 2013: Top-Grossing Releases
12 Years a Slave (2013) is the highest-grossing history movie released in October 2013, with $187.7M worldwide, ahead of The Square (2013) at $124.2K and Let the Fire Burn (2013) at $64.5K. 4 history films released in October 2013 report a worldwide gross, $188M in all, 30% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 133% on September 2013, whose releases took $80.7M.
- October 2013 releases with a gross
- 4
- combined worldwide
- $188M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs September 2013
- +133%
#1 of 4 Top 4
What Were the Biggest History Hits of October 2013?
12 Years a Slave (2013) leads with $187.7M, 100% of the total. The top 4 together took $188M, almost all of what the 4 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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Number 4
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The chart
Every History Release of October 2013, 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 2013.
- 1 Oct 18, 2013 US and Canada: $56.7M Rest of the world: $131.1M Worldwide: $187.7M
- 2 Oct 25, 2013 US and Canada: $124.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $124.2K
- 3 Oct 2, 2013 US and Canada: $64.5K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $64.5K
- 4 Oct 4, 2013 US and Canada: $40.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $40.4K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in October 2013?
Of the top 4, The Square (2013) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while 12 Years a Slave (2013) made 70% of its gross abroad. Across all 4 films, $56.9M (30%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 12 Years a Slave (2013) $187.7M $56.7M US & Canada · 30% $131.1M elsewhere · 70%
- 2 The Square (2013) $124.2K $124.2K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 Let the Fire Burn (2013) $64.5K $64.5K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 CBGB (2013) $40.4K $40.4K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of October 2013 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 42 (Oct 13–19) took $187.7M, led by 12 Years a Slave (2013). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 40 Wk 40 Sep 29–Oct 5 Let the Fire Burn (2013) $104.9K Let the Fire Burn (2013)
- Week 41 Wk 41 Oct 6–12 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 42 Wk 42 Oct 13–19 12 Years a Slave (2013) $187.7M 12 Years a Slave (2013)
- Week 43 Wk 43 Oct 20–26 The Square (2013) $124.2K The Square (2013)
- Week 44 Wk 44 Oct 27–Nov 2 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does October 2013 Compare With October in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, October 2010 earned the most: $331.3M from 8 films, led by The Social Network (2010). October 2013 took $188M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2004 1 film | 1 | $614.1K | – | Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry (2004) $614.1K |
| October 2005 6 films · +12192% | 6 | $75.5M | +12192% | Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005) $54.6M |
| October 2006 6 films · +89% | 6 | $142.5M | +89% | Flags of Our Fathers (2006) $65.9M |
| October 2007 4 films · −22% | 4 | $111.8M | −22% | Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) $75.8M |
| October 2008 5 films · +15% | 5 | $128.1M | +15% | Changeling (2008) $113.4M |
| October 2009 2 films · −77% | 2 | $28.8M | −77% | Pope Joan (2009) $28.7M |
| October 2010 8 films · +1049% | 8 | $331.3M | +1049% | The Social Network (2010) $224.9M |
| October 2011 9 films · −99% | 9 | $4.7M | −99% | 1911 (2011) $3.8M |
| October 2012 3 films · +55% | 3 | $7.2M | +55% | Gonzaga: From Father to Son (2012) $7.2M |
| October 2013 4 films · +2499% | 4 | $188M | +2499% | 12 Years a Slave (2013) $187.7M |
Archive
History Box Office in 2013, Month by Month
The months of 2013 with their totals: December leads with $374.3M, led by American Hustle (2013).
- January $289.2K #1 The Child (2013)
- February $19.3M #1 The Butterfly’s Dream (2013)
- March $20.6M #1 Emperor (2013)
- April $37.6M #1 Kon-Tiki (2013)
- May No grosses
- June $247.1K #1 In the Fog (2013)
- July $18.3M #1 Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013)
- August $5.7M #1 The Frozen Ground (2013)
- September $80.7M #1 The Face Reader (2013)
- October $188M #1 12 Years a Slave (2013)
- November $224.9M #1 The Wind Rises (2013)
- December $374.3M #1 American Hustle (2013)
FAQ
History Box Office October 2013: 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 4 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing history movie in October 2013?
12 Years a Slave (2013) leads with $187.7M worldwide, $56.7M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Square (2013) at $124.2K and Let the Fire Burn (2013) at $64.5K.
How much did history movies released in October 2013 earn?
4 history films released in October 2013 report a worldwide gross, $188M in all, or $47M per film on average. September 2013 releases took $80.7M.
How many history movies released in October 2013 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by 12 Years a Slave (2013) with $187.7M.
How is the October 2013 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 2013. 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 2013 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.