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Music Box Office 2005: Highest-Grossing Music Movies

Walk the Line (2005) is the highest-grossing music movie released in 2005, with $186.8M worldwide, ahead of Corpse Bride (2005) at $117.2M and The Chorus (2005) at $88.4M. 37 music films released in 2005 report a worldwide gross, $716.9M in all, 47% of it from the US & Canada. 2 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 34% on 2004, whose releases took $536.3M. By language, English leads with $519.5M across 25 music releases.

2005 releases with a gross
37
combined worldwide
$716.9M
films crossed $100M
2
vs 2004
+34%
Walk the Line (2005) movie poster #1 of 37
#1 music movie of 2005

Walk the Line (2005)

2005 · Biography, Drama

$186.8M worldwide · 26% of the chart's total

$119.5M US & Canada · 64% $67.3M elsewhere · 36%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Music Hits of 2005?

Walk the Line (2005) leads with $186.8M, 26% of the total. The top 5 together took $489.9M, 68% of what all 37 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Walk the Line (2005) movie poster Number 1
    $186.8M Walk the Line (2005)
    $119.5M US & Canada · 64% $67.3M elsewhere · 36%
  2. Corpse Bride (2005) movie poster Number 2
    $117.2M Corpse Bride (2005)
    $53.4M US & Canada · 46% $63.8M elsewhere · 54%
  3. The Chorus (2005) movie poster Number 3
    $88.4M The Chorus (2005)
    $3.6M US & Canada · 4% $84.8M elsewhere · 96%
  4. Unleashed (2005) movie poster Number 4
    $50.9M Unleashed (2005)
    $24.5M US & Canada · 48% $26.3M elsewhere · 52%
  5. Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2005) movie poster Number 5
    $46.6M Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2005)
    $31M US & Canada · 67% $15.6M elsewhere · 33%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Music Release of 2005, 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 2005.

  1. 1 Walk the Line (2005) movie poster
    Walk the Line (2005) Nov 18, 2005 · English · Biography, Drama, Romance $186.8M worldwide
    Nov 18, 2005 US and Canada: $119.5M Rest of the world: $67.3M Worldwide: $186.8M
  2. 2 Corpse Bride (2005) movie poster
    Corpse Bride (2005) Sep 16, 2005 · English · Fantasy, Romance, Music $117.2M worldwide
    Sep 16, 2005 US and Canada: $53.4M Rest of the world: $63.8M Worldwide: $117.2M
  3. 3 The Chorus (2005) movie poster
    The Chorus (2005) Jan 14, 2005 · French · Drama, Music $88.4M worldwide
    Jan 14, 2005 US and Canada: $3.6M Rest of the world: $84.8M Worldwide: $88.4M
  4. 4 Unleashed (2005) movie poster
    Unleashed (2005) May 13, 2005 · Action, Drama, Thriller $50.9M worldwide
    May 13, 2005 US and Canada: $24.5M Rest of the world: $26.3M Worldwide: $50.9M
  5. 5 Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2005) movie poster
    Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2005) Nov 9, 2005 · English · Biography, Drama, Crime $46.6M worldwide
    Nov 9, 2005 US and Canada: $31M Rest of the world: $15.6M Worldwide: $46.6M
  6. 6 Nana (2005) movie poster
    Nana (2005) Sep 3, 2005 · Japanese · Drama, Music, Romance $34.7M worldwide
    Sep 3, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $34.7M
  7. 7 Mrs Henderson Presents (2005) movie poster
    Mrs Henderson Presents (2005) Dec 9, 2005 · English · Drama, Comedy, Crime $27.9M worldwide
    Dec 9, 2005 US and Canada: $11M Rest of the world: $16.8M Worldwide: $27.9M
  8. 8 Hustle & Flow (2005) movie poster
    Hustle & Flow (2005) Jul 22, 2005 · English · Drama, Crime, Music $23.6M worldwide
    Jul 22, 2005 US and Canada: $22.2M Rest of the world: $1.4M Worldwide: $23.6M
  9. 9 Ladies in Lavender. (2005) movie poster
    Ladies in Lavender. (2005) Apr 29, 2005 · English · Drama, Mystery, Romance $20.4M worldwide
    Apr 29, 2005 US and Canada: $6.8M Rest of the world: $13.7M Worldwide: $20.4M
  10. 10 Look at Me (2005) movie poster
    Look at Me (2005) Apr 1, 2005 · English · Drama, Comedy, Romance $18.7M worldwide
    Apr 1, 2005 US and Canada: $1.7M Rest of the world: $17M Worldwide: $18.7M
  11. 11 Roll Bounce (2005) movie poster
    Roll Bounce (2005) Sep 23, 2005 · English · Drama, Comedy, Romance $17.5M worldwide
    Sep 23, 2005 US and Canada: $17.4M Rest of the world: $140.4K Worldwide: $17.5M
  12. 12 The Gospel (2005) movie poster
    The Gospel (2005) Oct 7, 2005 · English · Drama, Music $15.8M worldwide
    Oct 7, 2005 US and Canada: $15.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $15.8M
  13. 13 The Beat That My Heart Skipped (2005) movie poster
    The Beat That My Heart Skipped (2005) Jul 1, 2005 · English · Action, Drama, Thriller $11.8M worldwide
    Jul 1, 2005 US and Canada: $1M Rest of the world: $10.7M Worldwide: $11.8M
  14. 14 In the Mix (2005) movie poster
    In the Mix (2005) Nov 23, 2005 · English · Comedy, Romance, Crime $10.2M worldwide
    Nov 23, 2005 US and Canada: $10.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $10.2M
  15. 15 The 2 Sides of the Bed (2005) movie poster
    The 2 Sides of the Bed (2005) Dec 21, 2005 · Spanish · Comedy, Music $9.4M worldwide
    Dec 21, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.4M
  16. 16 Mad Hot Ballroom (2005) movie poster
    Mad Hot Ballroom (2005) May 13, 2005 · English · Music, Family, Documentary $9.1M worldwide
    May 13, 2005 US and Canada: $8.1M Rest of the world: $986.4K Worldwide: $9.1M
  17. 17 About the Looking for and the Finding of Love (2005) movie poster
    About the Looking for and the Finding of Love (2005) Jan 27, 2005 · German · Comedy, Romance, Music $4.8M worldwide
    Jan 27, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.8M
  18. 18 Rize (2005) movie poster
    Rize (2005) Jun 24, 2005 · English · Music, Documentary $4.6M worldwide
    Jun 24, 2005 US and Canada: $3.3M Rest of the world: $1.3M Worldwide: $4.6M
  19. 19 Clean (2005) movie poster
    Clean (2005) Aug 12, 2005 · French · Drama, Music $3M worldwide
    Aug 12, 2005 US and Canada: $138.7K Rest of the world: $2.8M Worldwide: $3M
  20. 20 Perhaps Love (2005) movie poster
    Perhaps Love (2005) Dec 1, 2005 · Chinese · Music, Romance, Drama $2.6M worldwide
    Dec 1, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.6M
  21. 21 Last Days (2005) movie poster
    Last Days (2005) Jul 22, 2005 · Biography, Drama, Music $2.5M worldwide
    Jul 22, 2005 US and Canada: $463.1K Rest of the world: $2M Worldwide: $2.5M
  22. 22 Happy Endings (2005) movie poster
    Happy Endings (2005) Jul 15, 2005 · English · Drama, Thriller, Comedy $1.7M worldwide
    Jul 15, 2005 US and Canada: $1.3M Rest of the world: $366.5K Worldwide: $1.7M
  23. 23 It's All Gone Pete Tong (2005) movie poster
    It's All Gone Pete Tong (2005) Apr 15, 2005 · English · Drama, Comedy, Music $1.6M worldwide
    Apr 15, 2005 US and Canada: $120.6K Rest of the world: $1.5M Worldwide: $1.6M
  24. 24 9 Songs (2005) movie poster
    9 Songs (2005) Jul 22, 2005 · English · Drama, Romance, Music $1.6M worldwide
    Jul 22, 2005 US and Canada: $66.9K Rest of the world: $1.5M Worldwide: $1.6M
  25. 25 Sarah Silverman: Jesus Is Magic (2005) movie poster
    Sarah Silverman: Jesus Is Magic (2005) Nov 11, 2005 · English · Comedy, Music $1.3M worldwide
    Nov 11, 2005 US and Canada: $1.3M Rest of the world: $18.9K Worldwide: $1.3M
  26. 26 Ballets Russes (2005) movie poster
    Ballets Russes (2005) Oct 26, 2005 · English · History, Music, Documentary $1.3M worldwide
    Oct 26, 2005 US and Canada: $815.8K Rest of the world: $515.5K Worldwide: $1.3M
  27. 27 Undiscovered (2005) movie poster
    Undiscovered (2005) Aug 26, 2005 · English · Comedy, Romance, Music $1.1M worldwide
    Aug 26, 2005 US and Canada: $1.1M Rest of the world: $13.5K Worldwide: $1.1M
  28. 28 Bosta (2005) movie poster
    Bosta (2005) Sep 24, 2005 · Arabic · Music, War $552K worldwide
    Sep 24, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $552K
  29. 29 The Clan (2005) movie poster
    The Clan (2005) Mar 11, 2005 · Italian · Music, Comedy $453.4K worldwide
    Mar 11, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $453.4K
  30. 30 New York Doll (2005) movie poster
    New York Doll (2005) Oct 28, 2005 · English · Music, Documentary $237.1K worldwide
    Oct 28, 2005 US and Canada: $219.7K Rest of the world: $17.5K Worldwide: $237.1K
  31. 31 Foon (2005) movie poster
    Foon (2005) Nov 30, 2005 · French · Comedy, Music $207.9K worldwide
    Nov 30, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $207.9K
  32. 32 Be Here to Love Me: A Film About Townes Van Zandt (2005) movie poster
    Be Here to Love Me: A Film About Townes Van Zandt (2005) Dec 2, 2005 · English · Biography, Music, Documentary $130K worldwide
    Dec 2, 2005 US and Canada: $130K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $130K
  33. 33 Stomp! Shout! Scream! (2005) movie poster
    Stomp! Shout! Scream! (2005) Oct 21, 2005 · English · Music, Sci-Fi, Horror $112.8K worldwide
    Oct 21, 2005 US and Canada: $112.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $112.8K
  34. 34 The Nomi Song (2005) movie poster
    The Nomi Song (2005) Feb 4, 2005 · English · Biography, Music, Documentary $74.6K worldwide
    Feb 4, 2005 US and Canada: $74.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $74.6K
  35. 35 Rock School (2005) movie poster
    Rock School (2005) Jun 3, 2005 · English · Music, Documentary $64.3K worldwide
    Jun 3, 2005 US and Canada: $64.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $64.3K
  36. 36 The Last Dispatch (2005) movie poster
    The Last Dispatch (2005) Jul 29, 2005 · English · Documentary, Music $20.7K worldwide
    Jul 29, 2005 US and Canada: $20.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $20.7K
  37. 37 Princess Raccoon (2005) movie poster
    Princess Raccoon (2005) May 20, 2005 · Japanese · Fantasy, Romance, Comedy $8.8K worldwide
    May 20, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.8K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in 2005?

Of the top 10, Hustle & Flow (2005) earned the biggest share at home (94% in the US & Canada), while The Chorus (2005) made 96% of its gross abroad. Across all 37 films, $335.6M (47%) came from the US & Canada. 1 film of the top 10 reports no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 Walk the Line (2005) $186.8M
    $119.5M US & Canada · 64% $67.3M elsewhere · 36%
  2. 2 Corpse Bride (2005) $117.2M
    $53.4M US & Canada · 46% $63.8M elsewhere · 54%
  3. 3 The Chorus (2005) $88.4M
    $3.6M US & Canada · 4% $84.8M elsewhere · 96%
  4. 4 Unleashed (2005) $50.9M
    $24.5M US & Canada · 48% $26.3M elsewhere · 52%
  5. 5 Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2005) $46.6M
    $31M US & Canada · 67% $15.6M elsewhere · 33%
  6. 6 Nana (2005) $34.7M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  7. 7 Mrs Henderson Presents (2005) $27.9M
    $11M US & Canada · 40% $16.8M elsewhere · 60%
  8. 8 Hustle & Flow (2005) $23.6M
    $22.2M US & Canada · 94% $1.4M elsewhere · 6%
  9. 9 Ladies in Lavender. (2005) $20.4M
    $6.8M US & Canada · 33% $13.7M elsewhere · 67%
  10. 10 Look at Me (2005) $18.7M
    $1.7M US & Canada · 9% $17M elsewhere · 91%
Gross bands

How Many 2005 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

2 of 37 films crossed $100M and took $304M between them, 42% of the total. 23 films, 62% of the list, earned under $10M.

  • $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 2 films, 5% of the list $304M · 42% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 12 films, 32% of the list $366.4M · 51% of the gross
  • Under $10M 23 films, 62% of the list $46.5M · 6% of the gross
By release month

Which Month of 2005 Earned the Most?

November releases took the most, $245.1M from 5 films, led by Walk the Line (2005). February was the quietest month ($74.6K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.

  1. January Jan The Chorus (2005) $93.2M The Chorus (2005)
  2. February Feb The Nomi Song (2005) $74.6K The Nomi Song (2005)
  3. March Mar The Clan (2005) $453.4K The Clan (2005)
  4. April Apr Ladies in Lavender. (2005) $40.8M Ladies in Lavender. (2005)
  5. May May Unleashed (2005) $60M Unleashed (2005)
  6. June Jun Rize (2005) $4.7M Rize (2005)
  7. July Jul Hustle & Flow (2005) $41.1M Hustle & Flow (2005)
  8. August Aug Clean (2005) $4.1M Clean (2005)
  9. September Sep Corpse Bride (2005) $170M Corpse Bride (2005)
  10. October Oct The Gospel (2005) $17.5M The Gospel (2005)
  11. November Nov Walk the Line (2005) $245.1M Walk the Line (2005)
  12. December Dec Mrs Henderson Presents (2005) $40M Mrs Henderson Presents (2005)
Last 10 years

How Does 2005 Compare With Previous Years?

Of these 10 years, 2005 earned the most: $716.9M from 37 films, led by Walk the Line (2005).

Year Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
1996 9 films 9 $183.2M – 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
2002 30 films · +94% 30 $487.1M +94% 8 Mile (2002) $242.9M
2003 31 films · −16% 31 $411.4M −16% School of Rock (2003) $131.1M
2004 34 films · +30% 34 $536.3M +30% Home on the Range (2004) $145.4M
2005 37 films · +34% 37 $716.9M +34% Walk the Line (2005) $186.8M
By language

Which Languages Do the Biggest Music Movies Speak in 2005?

English-language music films took $519.5M across 25 films, 72% of the total, ahead of French-language music films ($91.6M) and Japanese-language music films ($34.7M).

2005 Music Box Office by Language

  1. English $519.5M
    25 films · #1 Walk the Line (2005)
  2. French $91.6M
    3 films · #1 The Chorus (2005)
  3. Japanese $34.7M
    2 films · #1 Nana (2005)
  4. Spanish $9.4M
    1 film · #1 The 2 Sides of the Bed (2005)
  5. German $4.8M
    1 film · #1 About the Looking for and the Finding of Love (2005)
  6. Chinese $2.6M
    1 film · #1 Perhaps Love (2005)
  7. Arabic $552K
    1 film · #1 Bosta (2005)
  8. Italian $453.4K
    1 film · #1 The Clan (2005)
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
2000s 10 years · $6B
1990s 10 years · $2.2B
1980s 10 years · $1.3B
1970s 10 years · $686.3M
1960s 8 years · $3.8M
1950s 10 years · $4.1M
1940s 4 years · $514.2K
1930s 3 years · $951.7K
1920s 1 year · $4.4K
FAQ

Music Box Office 2005: 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 37 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing music movie in 2005?

Walk the Line (2005) leads with $186.8M worldwide, $119.5M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Corpse Bride (2005) at $117.2M and The Chorus (2005) at $88.4M.

How much did music movies released in 2005 earn?

37 music films released in 2005 report a worldwide gross, $716.9M in all, or $19.4M per film on average. 2004 releases took $536.3M.

How many music movies released in 2005 made $1 billion?

None. 2 films crossed $100 million, led by Walk the Line (2005) with $186.8M.

How much of the 2005 Music box office came from the US and Canada?

$335.6M of the $716.9M total, or 47%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 8 films of the 37 report no domestic figure.

How is the 2005 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 2005. 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 2005 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.