#1 of 4 #1 history movie of February 2013
2013 · History, Drama
$11M worldwide · 57% of the chart's total
No US & Canada figure reported
History box office · February 2013
History Box Office, February 2013: Top-Grossing Releases
The Butterfly’s Dream (2013) is the highest-grossing history movie released in February 2013, with $11M worldwide, ahead of No (2013) at $7.7M and Koch (2013) at $342.9K. 4 history films released in February 2013 report a worldwide gross, $19.3M in all, 14% of it from the US & Canada.
- February 2013 releases with a gross
- 4
- combined worldwide
- $19.3M
- The Butterfly’s Dream (2013), the #1
- $11M
- earned in the US & Canada
- 14%
#1 of 4 Top 4
What Were the Biggest History Hits of February 2013?
The Butterfly’s Dream (2013) leads with $11M, 57% of the total. The top 4 together took $19.3M, 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.
- Number 1
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Number 2 -
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Number 4
US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world
The chart
Every History Release of February 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 February 2013.
- 1 Feb 22, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $11M
- 2 Feb 15, 2013 US and Canada: $2.3M Rest of the world: $5.4M Worldwide: $7.7M
- 3 Feb 1, 2013 US and Canada: $342.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $342.9K
- 4 Feb 13, 2013 US and Canada: $13.2K Rest of the world: $225K Worldwide: $238.2K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in February 2013?
Of the top 4, Koch (2013) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Red Obsession (2013) made 94% of its gross abroad. Across all 4 films, $2.7M (14%) came from the US & Canada. 1 film of the top 4 reports no US & Canada figure.
- 1 The Butterfly’s Dream (2013) $11M No US & Canada figure reported
- 2 No (2013) $7.7M $2.3M US & Canada · 30% $5.4M elsewhere · 70%
- 3 Koch (2013) $342.9K $342.9K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Red Obsession (2013) $238.2K $13.2K US & Canada · 6% $225K elsewhere · 94%
By release week
Which Week of February 2013 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 8 (Feb 17–23) took $11M, led by The Butterfly’s Dream (2013). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 5 Wk 5 Jan 27–Feb 2 Koch (2013) $342.9K Koch (2013)
- Week 6 Wk 6 Feb 3–9 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 7 Wk 7 Feb 10–16 No (2013) $7.9M No (2013)
- Week 8 Wk 8 Feb 17–23 The Butterfly’s Dream (2013) $11M The Butterfly’s Dream (2013)
- Week 9 Wk 9 Feb 24–Mar 2 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does February 2013 Compare With February in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, February 2004 earned the most: $698.2M from 4 films, led by The Passion of the Christ (2004). February 2013 took $19.3M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 2004 4 films | 4 | $698.2M | – | The Passion of the Christ (2004) $610.1M |
| February 2005 6 films · −83% | 6 | $118.2M | −83% | Downfall (2005) $92.2M |
| February 2006 4 films · −84% | 4 | $19.4M | −84% | Sophie Scholl: The Final Days (2006) $10.8M |
| February 2007 4 films · +104% | 4 | $39.6M | +104% | Amazing Grace (2007) $32.1M |
| February 2008 5 films · +213% | 5 | $123.9M | +213% | The Other Boleyn Girl (2008) $78.2M |
| February 2009 4 films · −99% | 4 | $846.4K | −99% | The Countess (2009) $784.5K |
| February 2010 5 films · +579% | 5 | $5.7M | +579% | Confucius (2010) $4.5M |
| February 2011 3 films · +799% | 3 | $51.6M | +799% | Of Gods and Men (2011) $43.8M |
| February 2012 1 film · −95% | 1 | $2.6M | −95% | Diaz - Don’t Clean Up This Blood (2012) $2.6M |
| February 2013 4 films · +637% | 4 | $19.3M | +637% | The Butterfly’s Dream (2013) $11M |
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 February 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 February 2013?
The Butterfly’s Dream (2013) leads with $11M worldwide. Next come No (2013) at $7.7M and Koch (2013) at $342.9K.
How much did history movies released in February 2013 earn?
4 history films released in February 2013 report a worldwide gross, $19.3M in all, or $4.8M per film on average.
How many history movies released in February 2013 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, The Butterfly’s Dream (2013), earned $11M.
How is the February 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 February 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 February 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.