#1 of 5 #1 music movie of November 2002
2002 · Drama, Music
$242.9M worldwide · 99% of the chart's total
$116.8M US & Canada · 48% $126.1M elsewhere · 52%
Music box office · November 2002
Music Box Office, November 2002: Top-Grossing Releases
8 Mile (2002) is the highest-grossing music movie released in November 2002, with $242.9M worldwide, ahead of Standing in the Shadows of Motown (2002) at $2.3M and Salomé (2002) at $85.3K. 5 music films released in November 2002 report a worldwide gross, $245.4M in all, 48% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is 6.3 times the total of October 2002, whose releases took $38.7M. By language, English leads with $245.3M across 3 music releases.
- November 2002 releases with a gross
- 5
- combined worldwide
- $245.4M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs October 2002
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#1 of 5 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Music Hits of November 2002?
8 Mile (2002) leads with $242.9M, 99% of the total. The top 5 together took $245.4M, almost all of what the 5 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 November 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 November 2002.
- 1 Nov 8, 2002 US and Canada: $116.8M Rest of the world: $126.1M Worldwide: $242.9M
- 2 Standing in the Shadows of Motown (2002)Nov 15, 2002 US and Canada: $1.7M Rest of the world: $622.1K Worldwide: $2.3M
Nov 15, 2002 · English · Music, Documentary $2.3M worldwide - 3 Nov 22, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $85.3K
- 4 Etoiles: Dancers of the Paris Opera Ballet (2002)Nov 8, 2002 US and Canada: $46.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $46.4K Nov 8, 2002 · English · Music, Documentary $46.4K worldwide
- 5 Nov 15, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $22K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in November 2002?
Of the top 5, Etoiles: Dancers of the Paris Opera Ballet (2002) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while 8 Mile (2002) made 52% of its gross abroad. Across all 5 films, $118.5M (48%) came from the US & Canada. 2 films of the top 5 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 8 Mile (2002) $242.9M $116.8M US & Canada · 48% $126.1M elsewhere · 52%
- 2 Standing in the Shadows of Motown (2002) $2.3M $1.7M US & Canada · 73% $622.1K elsewhere · 27%
- 3 Salomé (2002) $85.3K No US & Canada figure reported
- 4 Etoiles: Dancers of the Paris Opera Ballet (2002) $46.4K $46.4K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 Bánk bán (2002) $22K No US & Canada figure reported
By release week
Which Week of November 2002 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 45 (Nov 3–9) took $242.9M, led by 8 Mile (2002). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 44 Wk 44 Oct 27–Nov 2 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 45 Wk 45 Nov 3–9 8 Mile (2002) $242.9M 8 Mile (2002)
- Week 46 Wk 46 Nov 10–16 Standing in the Shadows of Motown (2002) $2.4M Standing in the Shadows of Motown (2002)
- Week 47 Wk 47 Nov 17–23 Salomé (2002) $85.3K Salomé (2002)
- Week 48 Wk 48 Nov 24–30 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does November 2002 Compare With November in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, November 2002 earned the most: $245.4M from 5 films, led by 8 Mile (2002).
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 1993 1 film | 1 | $253.3K | – | Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey (1993) $253.3K |
| November 1994 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| November 1995 1 film | 1 | $65.2K | – | Madame Butterfly (1995) $65.2K |
| November 1996 1 film · +55117% | 1 | $36M | +55117% | Shine (1996) $36M |
| November 1997 1 film · −97% | 1 | $1.1M | −97% | The Tango Lesson (1997) $1.1M |
| November 1998 1 film · −2% | 1 | $1.1M | −2% | Velvet Goldmine (1998) $1.1M |
| November 1999 1 film · +254% | 1 | $3.7M | +254% | Liberty Heights (1999) $3.7M |
| November 2000 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| November 2001 1 film | 1 | $160.1K | – | Punks (2001) $160.1K |
| November 2002 5 films · +153179% | 5 | $245.4M | +153179% | 8 Mile (2002) $242.9M |
Archive
Music Box Office in 2002, Month by Month
The months of 2002 with their totals: November leads with $245.4M, led by 8 Mile (2002).
- January $146.4K #1 Biggie & Tupac (2002)
- February $107.9M #1 Crossroads (2002)
- March $7.3M #1 The Piano Teacher (2002)
- April $3.5M #1 Satin Rouge (2002)
- May $1.2M #1 Dance Challenge (2002)
- June No grosses
- July $18.6M #1 The Country Bears (2002)
- August $3.6M #1 24 Hour Party People (2002)
- September $3.1M #1 A Time for Dancing (2002)
- October $38.7M #1 Brown Sugar (2002)
- November $245.4M #1 8 Mile (2002)
- December $57.6M #1 Drumline (2002)
FAQ
Music Box Office November 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 5 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing music movie in November 2002?
8 Mile (2002) leads with $242.9M worldwide, $116.8M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Standing in the Shadows of Motown (2002) at $2.3M and Salomé (2002) at $85.3K.
How much did music movies released in November 2002 earn?
5 music films released in November 2002 report a worldwide gross, $245.4M in all, or $49.1M per film on average. October 2002 releases took $38.7M.
How many music movies released in November 2002 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by 8 Mile (2002) with $242.9M.
How is the November 2002 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 November 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 November 2002 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.