#1 of 24 #1 music movie of 2001
2001 · Drama, Romance
$131.7M worldwide · 52% of the chart's total
$91.1M US & Canada · 69% $40.6M elsewhere · 31%
Music box office · 2001
Music Box Office 2001: Highest-Grossing Music Movies
Save the Last Dance (2001) is the highest-grossing music movie released in 2001, with $131.7M worldwide, ahead of Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001) at $62.1M and Rock Star (2001) at $19.3M. 24 music films released in 2001 report a worldwide gross, $251.1M in all, 64% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 53% on 2000, whose releases took $539.5M. By language, English leads with $246.7M across 13 music releases.
- 2001 releases with a gross
- 24
- combined worldwide
- $251.1M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs 2000
- −53%
#1 of 24 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Music Hits of 2001?
Save the Last Dance (2001) leads with $131.7M, 52% of the total. The top 5 together took $233.3M, 93% of what all 24 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 Music Release of 2001, 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 2001.
- 1 Jan 12, 2001 US and Canada: $91.1M Rest of the world: $40.6M Worldwide: $131.7M
- 2 Aug 17, 2001 US and Canada: $25.5M Rest of the world: $36.6M Worldwide: $62.1M
- 3 Sep 7, 2001 US and Canada: $17M Rest of the world: $2.3M Worldwide: $19.3M
- 4 Apr 11, 2001 US and Canada: $14.3M Rest of the world: $595.4K Worldwide: $14.9M
- 5 Sep 21, 2001 US and Canada: $4.3M Rest of the world: $998.2K Worldwide: $5.3M
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Jul 20, 2001 US and Canada: $3.1M Rest of the world: $577.8K Worldwide: $3.7M - 7
Jun 15, 2001 US and Canada: $3.1M Rest of the world: $111.4K Worldwide: $3.2M - 8
Jun 15, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.1M - 9
Dec 21, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.2M - 10
May 25, 2001 US and Canada: $747.1K Rest of the world: $575.7K Worldwide: $1.3M - 11
All Access: Front Row. Backstage. Live! (2001)Apr 6, 2001 US and Canada: $992.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $992.7K
Apr 6, 2001 · English · Music, Documentary $992.7K worldwide - 12
Dec 21, 2001 US and Canada: $28K Rest of the world: $872.6K Worldwide: $900.6K - 13
Mar 2, 2001 US and Canada: $687.2K Rest of the world: $107.3K Worldwide: $794.5K - 14
Feb 8, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $626.1K - 15
Jun 8, 2001 US and Canada: $318.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $318.8K - 16
Oct 10, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $199.1K - 17
Nov 2, 2001 US and Canada: $160.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $160.1K - 18
Jul 6, 2001 US and Canada: $81.7K Rest of the world: $15.6K Worldwide: $97.4K - 19
Oct 25, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $73.6K - 20
Aug 10, 2001 US and Canada: $33.5K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $33.5K - 21
Aug 14, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $32.1K - 22
Jul 20, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $25K - 23
Dec 28, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.7K - 24
Oct 19, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.1K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in 2001?
Of the top 10, Songcatcher (2001) earned the biggest share at home (96% in the US & Canada), while Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001) made 59% of its gross abroad. Across all 24 films, $161.3M (64%) came from the US & Canada. 2 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Save the Last Dance (2001) $131.7M $91.1M US & Canada · 69% $40.6M elsewhere · 31%
- 2 Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001) $62.1M $25.5M US & Canada · 41% $36.6M elsewhere · 59%
- 3 Rock Star (2001) $19.3M $17M US & Canada · 88% $2.3M elsewhere · 12%
- 4 Josie and the Pussycats (2001) $14.9M $14.3M US & Canada · 96% $595.4K elsewhere · 4%
- 5 Glitter (2001) $5.3M $4.3M US & Canada · 81% $998.2K elsewhere · 19%
- 6 Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001) $3.7M $3.1M US & Canada · 84% $577.8K elsewhere · 16%
- 7 Songcatcher (2001) $3.2M $3.1M US & Canada · 96% $111.4K elsewhere · 4%
- 8 Down from the Mountain (2001) $3.1M No US & Canada figure reported
- 9 Dance of a Dream (2001) $2.2M No US & Canada figure reported
- 10 The Man Who Cried (2001) $1.3M $747.1K US & Canada · 56% $575.7K elsewhere · 44%
Gross bands
How Many 2001 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
1 of 24 films crossed $100M and took $131.7M between them, 52% of the total. 20 films, 83% of the list, earned under $10M.
52% 38% 9%
- $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, 4% of the list $131.7M · 52% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 3 films, 13% of the list $96.3M · 38% of the gross
- Under $10M 20 films, 83% of the list $23M · 9% of the gross
By release month
Which Month of 2001 Earned the Most?
January releases took the most, $131.7M from 1 film, led by Save the Last Dance (2001). November was the quietest month ($160.1K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.
- January Jan Save the Last Dance (2001) $131.7M Save the Last Dance (2001)
- February Feb Rebels (2001) $626.1K Rebels (2001)
- March Mar The Caveman's Valentine (2001) $794.5K The Caveman's Valentine (2001)
- April Apr Josie and the Pussycats (2001) $15.9M Josie and the Pussycats (2001)
- May May The Man Who Cried (2001) $1.3M The Man Who Cried (2001)
- June Jun Songcatcher (2001) $6.6M Songcatcher (2001)
- July Jul Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001) $3.8M Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001)
- August Aug Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001) $62.2M Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001)
- September Sep Rock Star (2001) $24.6M Rock Star (2001)
- October Oct Super 8 Stories (2001) $275.8K Super 8 Stories (2001)
- November Nov Punks (2001) $160.1K Punks (2001)
- December Dec Dance of a Dream (2001) $3.1M Dance of a Dream (2001)
Last 10 years
How Does 2001 Compare With Previous Years?
Of these 10 years, 1992 earned the most: $858.7M from 12 films, led by The Bodyguard (1992). 2001 took $251.1M.
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 12 films | 12 | $858.7M | – | The Bodyguard (1992) $411M |
| 1993 12 films · −79% | 12 | $180.1M | −79% | Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993) $57.3M |
| 1994 8 films · −83% | 8 | $31.3M | −83% | The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994) $11.3M |
| 1995 5 films · −95% | 5 | $1.5M | −95% | Georgia (1995) $1.1M |
| 1996 9 films · +11948% | 9 | $183.2M | +11948% | Mr. Holland's Opus (1996) $106.3M |
| 1997 10 films · +69% | 10 | $309.7M | +69% | The Full Monty (1997) $257.9M |
| 1998 12 films · −36% | 12 | $197.7M | −36% | The Wedding Singer (1998) $123.3M |
| 1999 13 films · −59% | 13 | $80.7M | −59% | Buena Vista Social Club (1999) $23.1M |
| 2000 26 films · +568% | 26 | $539.5M | +568% | Coyote Ugly (2000) $113.9M |
| 2001 24 films · −53% | 24 | $251.1M | −53% | Save the Last Dance (2001) $131.7M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Music Movies Speak in 2001?
English-language music films took $246.7M across 13 films, 98% of the total, ahead of Cantonese-language music films ($2.3M) and Swedish-language music films ($900.6K).
2001 Music Box Office by Language
- English $246.7M13 films · #1 Save the Last Dance (2001)
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Cantonese $2.3M2 films · #1 Dance of a Dream (2001) -
Swedish $900.6K1 film · #1 A Song for Martin (2001) -
Czech $626.1K1 film · #1 Rebels (2001) -
Serbo-Croatian $199.1K1 film · #1 Super 8 Stories (2001) -
Dutch $97.4K1 film · #1 Everybody's Famous! (2001) -
Hungarian $32.1K1 film · #1 Smouldering Cigarette (2001) -
Portuguese $25K1 film · #1 The Happy Cricket (2001) -
Thai $3.7K1 film · #1 Transistor Love Story (2001) -
Norwegian $3.1K1 film · #1 Cool and Crazy (2001)
Archive
Music Box Office Year by Year
Every year from 1925 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2018 leads with $2B, led by Bohemian Rhapsody (2018).
2020s 7 years · $2.9B
2010s 10 years · $7B
- 2019 $543.5M #1 Rocketman (2019)
- 2018 $2B #1 Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)
- 2017 $531.2M #1 Baby Driver (2017)
- 2016 $803.5M #1 Sing (2016)
- 2015 $1B #1 Pitch Perfect 2 (2015)
- 2014 $508.5M #1 Step Up: All In (2014)
- 2013 $495.1M #1 Saving Mr. Banks (2013)
- 2012 $467.2M #1 Step Up Revolution (2012)
- 2011 $339.1M #1 Happy Feet Two (2011)
- 2010 $319.4M #1 Step Up 3-D (2010)
2000s 10 years · $6B
- 2009 $1.2B #1 Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009)
- 2008 $374M #1 Step Up 2: The Streets (2008)
- 2007 $831.5M #1 Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)
- 2006 $723.7M #1 Happy Feet (2006)
- 2005 $716.9M #1 Walk the Line (2005)
- 2004 $536.3M #1 Home on the Range (2004)
- 2003 $411.4M #1 School of Rock (2003)
- 2002 $487.1M #1 8 Mile (2002)
- 2001 $251.1M #1 Save the Last Dance (2001)
- 2000 $539.5M #1 Coyote Ugly (2000)
1990s 10 years · $2.2B
- 1999 $80.7M #1 Buena Vista Social Club (1999)
- 1998 $197.7M #1 The Wedding Singer (1998)
- 1997 $309.7M #1 The Full Monty (1997)
- 1996 $183.2M #1 Mr. Holland's Opus (1996)
- 1995 $1.5M #1 Georgia (1995)
- 1994 $31.3M #1 The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994)
- 1993 $180.1M #1 Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993)
- 1992 $858.7M #1 The Bodyguard (1992)
- 1991 $131.6M #1 The Doors (1991)
- 1990 $247.1M #1 Dick Tracy (1990)
1980s 10 years · $1.3B
- 1989 $42.4M #1 The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989)
- 1988 $114.1M #1 Beaches (1988)
- 1987 $83.6M #1 La Bamba (1987)
- 1986 $34.6M #1 Disorder (1986)
- 1985 $73.7M #1 The Last Dragon (1985)
- 1984 $360.2M #1 Footloose (1984)
- 1983 $188.2M #1 Flashdance (1983)
- 1982 $93.7M #1 Victor Victoria (1982)
- 1981 $20.3M #1 The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia (1981)
- 1980 $262.6M #1 The Blues Brothers (1980)
1970s 10 years · $686.3M
- 1979 $80.8M #1 All That Jazz (1979)
- 1978 $69M #1 Up in Smoke (1978)
- 1977 $254M #1 Saturday Night Fever (1977)
- 1976 $80M #1 A Star Is Born (1976)
- 1975 $10M #1 Nashville (1975)
- 1974 $102.6K #1 A Poem Is a Naked Person (1974)
- 1973 $204.1K #1 Jesus Christ Superstar (1973)
- 1972 $671.2K #1 Elvis on Tour (1972)
- 1971 $1.6K #1 The Music Lovers (1971)
- 1970 $191.4M #1 The Aristocats (1970)
1960s 8 years · $3.8M
- 1968 $1.4M #1 Elvis: The ’68 Comeback Special (1968)
- 1967 $4.4K #1 Magical Mystery Tour (1967)
- 1966 $5K #1 A Well Paid Walk (1966)
- 1965 $1.4K #1 Orgy of the Dead (1965)
- 1964 $2.4M #1 A Hard Day’s Night (1964)
- 1963 $1.4K #1 Summer Holiday (1963)
- 1962 $9.9K #1 Cléo from 5 to 7 (1962)
- 1961 $1.6K #1 Too Late Blues (1961)
1950s 10 years · $4.1M
- 1959 $75.4K #1 Jazz on a Summer’s Day (1959)
- 1958 $502.3K #1 South Pacific (1958)
- 1957 $20.2K #1 Silk Stockings (1957)
- 1956 $1.5K #1 Carousel (1956)
- 1955 $43.8K #1 Oklahoma! (1955)
- 1954 $7.6K #1 There’s No Business Like Show Business (1954)
- 1953 $3.3M #1 Dangerous When Wet (1953)
- 1952 $9.3K #1 Limelight (1952)
- 1951 $141K #1 The Tales of Hoffmann (1951)
- 1950 $14.8K #1 Rabbit of Seville (1950)
1940s 4 years · $514.2K
1930s 3 years · $951.7K
1920s 1 year · $4.4K
FAQ
Music Box Office 2001: 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 24 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing music movie in 2001?
Save the Last Dance (2001) leads with $131.7M worldwide, $91.1M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001) at $62.1M and Rock Star (2001) at $19.3M.
How much did music movies released in 2001 earn?
24 music films released in 2001 report a worldwide gross, $251.1M in all, or $10.5M per film on average. 2000 releases took $539.5M.
How many music movies released in 2001 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Save the Last Dance (2001) with $131.7M.
How is the 2001 music 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 2001. 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 2001 music 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.