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Romance box office · May 2002

Romance Box Office, May 2002: Top-Grossing Releases

About a Boy (2002) is the highest-grossing romance movie released in May 2002, with $130.5M worldwide, ahead of Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002) at $122.6M and Unfaithful (2002) at $119.1M. 19 romance films released in May 2002 report a worldwide gross, $425.3M in all, 43% of it from the US & Canada. 3 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 39% on April 2002, whose releases took $693.4M. By language, English leads with $405.1M across 8 romance releases.

May 2002 releases with a gross
19
combined worldwide
$425.3M
films crossed $100M
3
vs April 2002
−39%
About a Boy (2002) movie poster #1 of 19
#1 romance movie of May 2002

About a Boy (2002)

2002 · Drama, Comedy

$130.5M worldwide · 31% of the chart's total

$41.4M US & Canada · 32% $89.2M elsewhere · 68%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Romance Hits of May 2002?

About a Boy (2002) leads with $130.5M, 31% of the total. The top 5 together took $404.8M, 95% of what all 19 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. About a Boy (2002) movie poster Number 1
    $130.5M About a Boy (2002)
    $41.4M US & Canada · 32% $89.2M elsewhere · 68%
  2. Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002) movie poster Number 2
    $122.6M Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002)
    $73.3M US & Canada · 60% $49.3M elsewhere · 40%
  3. Unfaithful (2002) movie poster Number 3
    $119.1M Unfaithful (2002)
    $52.8M US & Canada · 44% $66.4M elsewhere · 56%
  4. The Importance of Being Earnest (2002) movie poster Number 4
    $18M The Importance of Being Earnest (2002)
    $8.4M US & Canada · 47% $9.6M elsewhere · 53%
  5. Hollywood Ending (2002) movie poster Number 5
    $14.6M Hollywood Ending (2002)
    $4.9M US & Canada · 33% $9.7M elsewhere · 67%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Romance Release of May 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 May 2002.

  1. 1 About a Boy (2002) movie poster
    About a Boy (2002) May 17, 2002 · English · Drama, Comedy, Romance $130.5M worldwide
    May 17, 2002 US and Canada: $41.4M Rest of the world: $89.2M Worldwide: $130.5M
  2. 2 Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002) movie poster
    Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002) May 24, 2002 · English · Adventure, Romance, Western $122.6M worldwide
    May 24, 2002 US and Canada: $73.3M Rest of the world: $49.3M Worldwide: $122.6M
  3. 3 Unfaithful (2002) movie poster
    Unfaithful (2002) May 10, 2002 · English · Drama, Thriller, Romance $119.1M worldwide
    May 10, 2002 US and Canada: $52.8M Rest of the world: $66.4M Worldwide: $119.1M
  4. 4 The Importance of Being Earnest (2002) movie poster
    The Importance of Being Earnest (2002) May 22, 2002 · English · Drama, Comedy, Romance $18M worldwide
    May 22, 2002 US and Canada: $8.4M Rest of the world: $9.6M Worldwide: $18M
  5. 5 Hollywood Ending (2002) movie poster
    Hollywood Ending (2002) May 3, 2002 · English · Comedy, Romance $14.6M worldwide
    May 3, 2002 US and Canada: $4.9M Rest of the world: $9.7M Worldwide: $14.6M
  6. 6 The Blue Room (2002) movie poster
    The Blue Room (2002) May 4, 2002 · Spanish · Drama, Romance $6.1M worldwide
    May 4, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.1M
  7. 7 Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam (2002) movie poster
    Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam (2002) May 24, 2002 · Hindi · Comedy, Romance, Drama $3.7M worldwide
    May 24, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.7M
  8. 8 Marie-Jo and Her 2 Loves (2002) movie poster
    Marie-Jo and Her 2 Loves (2002) May 16, 2002 · French · Drama, Romance $2.7M worldwide
    May 16, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.7M
  9. 9 Over the Rainbow (2002) movie poster
    Over the Rainbow (2002) May 17, 2002 · Korean · Drama, Romance $2.5M worldwide
    May 17, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.5M
  10. 10 Late Marriage (2002) movie poster
    Late Marriage (2002) May 17, 2002 · Georgian · Drama, Comedy, Romance $1.9M worldwide
    May 17, 2002 US and Canada: $1.7M Rest of the world: $211.9K Worldwide: $1.9M
  11. 11 Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2002) movie poster
    Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2002) May 8, 2002 · Hindi · Drama, Sport, Romance $1.7M worldwide
    May 8, 2002 US and Canada: $909K Rest of the world: $815.8K Worldwide: $1.7M
  12. 12 Who Are You? (2002) movie poster
    Who Are You? (2002) May 24, 2002 · Korean · Comedy, Romance $831.3K worldwide
    May 24, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $831.3K
  13. 13 Warm Water Under a Red Bridge (2002) movie poster
    Warm Water Under a Red Bridge (2002) May 3, 2002 · Japanese · Drama, Comedy, Romance $453.8K worldwide
    May 3, 2002 US and Canada: $71.1K Rest of the world: $382.7K Worldwide: $453.8K
  14. 14 Na Tum Jaano Na Hum (2002) movie poster
    Na Tum Jaano Na Hum (2002) May 10, 2002 · Hindi · Drama, Romance $251.9K worldwide
    May 10, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $251.9K
  15. 15 Beneath Clouds (2002) movie poster
    Beneath Clouds (2002) May 23, 2002 · English · Drama, Romance $218.1K worldwide
    May 23, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $218.1K
  16. 16 Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin (2002) movie poster
    Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin (2002) May 31, 2002 · Hindi · Drama, Comedy, Romance $100.8K worldwide
    May 31, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $100.8K
  17. 17 The Third Wheel (2002) movie poster
    The Third Wheel (2002) May 31, 2002 · English · Comedy, Romance $44.9K worldwide
    May 31, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $44.9K
  18. 18 The Next Big Thing (2002) movie poster
    The Next Big Thing (2002) May 29, 2002 · English · Drama, Comedy, Romance $14.6K worldwide
    May 29, 2002 US and Canada: $14.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $14.6K
  19. 19 Occident (2002) movie poster
    Occident (2002) May 23, 2002 · Romanian · Romance, Comedy $533 worldwide
    May 23, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $533
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in May 2002?

Of the top 10, Late Marriage (2002) earned the biggest share at home (89% in the US & Canada), while About a Boy (2002) made 68% of its gross abroad. Across all 19 films, $183.3M (43%) came from the US & Canada. 4 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 About a Boy (2002) $130.5M
    $41.4M US & Canada · 32% $89.2M elsewhere · 68%
  2. 2 Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002) $122.6M
    $73.3M US & Canada · 60% $49.3M elsewhere · 40%
  3. 3 Unfaithful (2002) $119.1M
    $52.8M US & Canada · 44% $66.4M elsewhere · 56%
  4. 4 The Importance of Being Earnest (2002) $18M
    $8.4M US & Canada · 47% $9.6M elsewhere · 53%
  5. 5 Hollywood Ending (2002) $14.6M
    $4.9M US & Canada · 33% $9.7M elsewhere · 67%
  6. 6 The Blue Room (2002) $6.1M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  7. 7 Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam (2002) $3.7M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  8. 8 Marie-Jo and Her 2 Loves (2002) $2.7M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  9. 9 Over the Rainbow (2002) $2.5M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  10. 10 Late Marriage (2002) $1.9M
    $1.7M US & Canada · 89% $211.9K elsewhere · 11%
Gross bands

How Many May 2002 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

3 of 19 films crossed $100M and took $372.3M between them, 88% of the total. 14 films, 74% 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 3 films, 16% of the list $372.3M · 88% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 2 films, 11% of the list $32.6M · 8% of the gross
  • Under $10M 14 films, 74% of the list $20.5M · 5% of the gross
By release week

Which Week of May 2002 Had the Biggest Releases?

Films released in week 21 (May 19–25) took $145.3M, led by Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.

  1. Week 18 Wk 18 Apr 28–May 4 Hollywood Ending (2002) $21.1M Hollywood Ending (2002)
  2. Week 19 Wk 19 May 5–11 Unfaithful (2002) $121.1M Unfaithful (2002)
  3. Week 20 Wk 20 May 12–18 About a Boy (2002) $137.6M About a Boy (2002)
  4. Week 21 Wk 21 May 19–25 Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002) $145.3M Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002)
  5. Week 22 Wk 22 May 26–Jun 1 Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin (2002) $160.4K Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin (2002)
Earlier years

How Does May 2002 Compare With May in Earlier Years?

Of these 10 years, May 2001 earned the most: $785M from 9 films, led by Pearl Harbor (2001). May 2002 took $425.3M.

Month Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
May 1993 5 films 5 $151.4M – Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993) $63.5M
May 1994 4 films · −96% 4 $5.4M −96% To Live (1994) $2.3M
May 1995 7 films · +3012% 7 $167.9M +3012% French Kiss (1995) $102M
May 1996 4 films · −93% 4 $12M −93% Cold Comfort Farm (1996) $5.7M
May 1997 7 films · +2798% 7 $347.9M +2798% The Fifth Element (1997) $263.9M
May 1998 10 films · −5% 10 $331.3M −5% The Horse Whisperer (1998) $186.9M
May 1999 6 films · +21% 6 $399.6M +21% Notting Hill (1999) $364M
May 2000 8 films · −99% 8 $2.4M −99% Faithless (2000) $918K
May 2001 9 films · +32200% 9 $785M +32200% Pearl Harbor (2001) $449.2M
May 2002 19 films · −46% 19 $425.3M −46% About a Boy (2002) $130.5M
By language

Which Languages Do the Biggest Romance Movies Speak in May 2002?

English-language romance films took $405.1M across 8 films, 95% of the total, ahead of Spanish-language romance films ($6.1M) and Hindi-language romance films ($5.7M).

May 2002 Romance Box Office by Language

  1. English $405.1M
    8 films · #1 About a Boy (2002)
  2. Spanish $6.1M
    1 film · #1 The Blue Room (2002)
  3. Hindi $5.7M
    4 films · #1 Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam (2002)
  4. Korean $3.4M
    2 films · #1 Over the Rainbow (2002)
  5. French $2.7M
    1 film · #1 Marie-Jo and Her 2 Loves (2002)
  6. Georgian $1.9M
    1 film · #1 Late Marriage (2002)
  7. Japanese $453.8K
    1 film · #1 Warm Water Under a Red Bridge (2002)
  8. Romanian $533
    1 film · #1 Occident (2002)
Archive

Romance Box Office in 2002, Month by Month

The months of 2002 with their totals: April leads with $693.4M, led by My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002).

FAQ

Romance Box Office May 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 19 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing romance movie in May 2002?

About a Boy (2002) leads with $130.5M worldwide, $41.4M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002) at $122.6M and Unfaithful (2002) at $119.1M.

How much did romance movies released in May 2002 earn?

19 romance films released in May 2002 report a worldwide gross, $425.3M in all, or $22.4M per film on average. April 2002 releases took $693.4M.

How many romance movies released in May 2002 made $1 billion?

None. 3 films crossed $100 million, led by About a Boy (2002) with $130.5M.

How much of the May 2002 Romance box office came from the US and Canada?

$183.3M of the $425.3M total, or 43%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 10 films of the 19 report no domestic figure.

How is the May 2002 romance 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 May 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 May 2002 romance 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.