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Romance box office · October 2005

Romance Box Office, October 2005: Top-Grossing Releases

In Her Shoes (2005) is the highest-grossing romance movie released in October 2005, with $83.7M worldwide, ahead of Prime (2005) at $67.9M and Elizabethtown (2005) at $52.2M. 16 romance films released in October 2005 report a worldwide gross, $252.6M in all, 37% of it from the US & Canada. That is down 32% on September 2005, whose releases took $372M. By language, English leads with $132.5M across 6 romance releases.

October 2005 releases with a gross
16
combined worldwide
$252.6M
In Her Shoes (2005), the #1
$83.7M
vs September 2005
−32%
In Her Shoes (2005) movie poster #1 of 16
#1 romance movie of October 2005

In Her Shoes (2005)

2005 · Drama, Comedy

$83.7M worldwide · 33% of the chart's total

$32.9M US & Canada · 39% $50.8M elsewhere · 61%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Romance Hits of October 2005?

In Her Shoes (2005) leads with $83.7M, 33% of the total. The top 5 together took $225.4M, 89% of what all 16 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. In Her Shoes (2005) movie poster Number 1
    $83.7M In Her Shoes (2005)
    $32.9M US & Canada · 39% $50.8M elsewhere · 61%
  2. Prime (2005) movie poster Number 2
    $67.9M Prime (2005)
    $22.8M US & Canada · 34% $45.1M elsewhere · 66%
  3. Elizabethtown (2005) movie poster Number 3
    $52.2M Elizabethtown (2005)
    $26.9M US & Canada · 51% $25.3M elsewhere · 49%
  4. Shopgirl (2005) movie poster Number 4
    $11.7M Shopgirl (2005)
    $10.3M US & Canada · 88% $1.4M elsewhere · 12%
  5. The Samurai I Loved (2005) movie poster Number 5
    $9.9M The Samurai I Loved (2005)
    No US & Canada figure reported

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Romance Release of October 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 October 2005.

  1. 1 In Her Shoes (2005) movie poster
    In Her Shoes (2005) Oct 7, 2005 · Drama, Comedy, Romance $83.7M worldwide
    Oct 7, 2005 US and Canada: $32.9M Rest of the world: $50.8M Worldwide: $83.7M
  2. 2 Prime (2005) movie poster
    Prime (2005) Oct 28, 2005 · English · Drama, Comedy, Romance $67.9M worldwide
    Oct 28, 2005 US and Canada: $22.8M Rest of the world: $45.1M Worldwide: $67.9M
  3. 3 Elizabethtown (2005) movie poster
    Elizabethtown (2005) Oct 14, 2005 · English · Drama, Comedy, Romance $52.2M worldwide
    Oct 14, 2005 US and Canada: $26.9M Rest of the world: $25.3M Worldwide: $52.2M
  4. 4 Shopgirl (2005) movie poster
    Shopgirl (2005) Oct 21, 2005 · English · Drama, Romance $11.7M worldwide
    Oct 21, 2005 US and Canada: $10.3M Rest of the world: $1.4M Worldwide: $11.7M
  5. 5 The Samurai I Loved (2005) movie poster
    The Samurai I Loved (2005) Oct 1, 2005 · Japanese · Drama, History, Romance $9.9M worldwide
    Oct 1, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.9M
  6. 6 The Beast and the Beauty (2005) movie poster
    The Beast and the Beauty (2005) Oct 27, 2005 · Korean · Romance, Comedy $8.7M worldwide
    Oct 27, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.7M
  7. 7 Sad Movie (2005) movie poster
    Sad Movie (2005) Oct 20, 2005 · Korean · Comedy, Drama, Romance $7M worldwide
    Oct 20, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7M
  8. 8 A Heartful of Love (2005) movie poster
    A Heartful of Love (2005) Oct 8, 2005 · Japanese · Romance $6.4M worldwide
    Oct 8, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.4M
  9. 9 Summer Storm (2005) movie poster
    Summer Storm (2005) Oct 14, 2005 · German · Drama, Sport, Comedy $2.1M worldwide
    Oct 14, 2005 US and Canada: $95.2K Rest of the world: $2M Worldwide: $2.1M
  10. 10 Not Here to Be Loved (2005) movie poster
    Not Here to Be Loved (2005) Oct 12, 2005 · French · Drama, Romance $2M worldwide
    Oct 12, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2M
  11. 11 The Passenger (re-release) (2005) movie poster
    The Passenger (re-release) (2005) Oct 28, 2005 · English · Drama, Mystery, Thriller $429.3K worldwide
    Oct 28, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $429.3K
  12. 12 Johan (2005) movie poster
    Johan (2005) Oct 6, 2005 · Dutch · Romance, Drama $194.3K worldwide
    Oct 6, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $194.3K
  13. 13 Nynne (2005) movie poster
    Nynne (2005) Oct 27, 2005 · Danish · Comedy, Romance $157.2K worldwide
    Oct 27, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $157.2K
  14. 14 Dandelion (2005) movie poster
    Dandelion (2005) Oct 7, 2005 · English · Drama, Romance $151.8K worldwide
    Oct 7, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $151.8K
  15. 15 David & Layla (2005) movie poster
    David & Layla (2005) Oct 22, 2005 · English · Drama, Comedy, Romance $120.8K worldwide
    Oct 22, 2005 US and Canada: $120.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $120.8K
  16. 16 The Shoe Fairy (2005) movie poster
    The Shoe Fairy (2005) Oct 9, 2005 · Chinese · Romance, Fantasy, Drama $12K worldwide
    Oct 9, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $12K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in October 2005?

Of the top 10, Shopgirl (2005) earned the biggest share at home (88% in the US & Canada), while Summer Storm (2005) made 95% of its gross abroad. Across all 16 films, $93.1M (37%) came from the US & Canada. 5 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 In Her Shoes (2005) $83.7M
    $32.9M US & Canada · 39% $50.8M elsewhere · 61%
  2. 2 Prime (2005) $67.9M
    $22.8M US & Canada · 34% $45.1M elsewhere · 66%
  3. 3 Elizabethtown (2005) $52.2M
    $26.9M US & Canada · 51% $25.3M elsewhere · 49%
  4. 4 Shopgirl (2005) $11.7M
    $10.3M US & Canada · 88% $1.4M elsewhere · 12%
  5. 5 The Samurai I Loved (2005) $9.9M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  6. 6 The Beast and the Beauty (2005) $8.7M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  7. 7 Sad Movie (2005) $7M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  8. 8 A Heartful of Love (2005) $6.4M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  9. 9 Summer Storm (2005) $2.1M
    $95.2K US & Canada · 5% $2M elsewhere · 95%
  10. 10 Not Here to Be Loved (2005) $2M
    No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands

How Many October 2005 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

None of the 16 films reached $100M. 12 films, 75% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $252.6M total.

  • $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 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • $10M to $100M 4 films, 25% of the list $215.5M · 85% of the gross
  • Under $10M 12 films, 75% of the list $37.1M · 15% of the gross
By release week

Which Week of October 2005 Had the Biggest Releases?

Films released in week 41 (Oct 2–8) took $90.4M, led by In Her Shoes (2005). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.

  1. Week 40 Wk 40 Sep 25–Oct 1 The Samurai I Loved (2005) $9.9M The Samurai I Loved (2005)
  2. Week 41 Wk 41 Oct 2–8 In Her Shoes (2005) $90.4M In Her Shoes (2005)
  3. Week 42 Wk 42 Oct 9–15 Elizabethtown (2005) $56.2M Elizabethtown (2005)
  4. Week 43 Wk 43 Oct 16–22 Shopgirl (2005) $18.8M Shopgirl (2005)
  5. Week 44 Wk 44 Oct 23–29 Prime (2005) $77.2M Prime (2005)
  6. Week 45 Wk 45 Oct 30–Nov 5 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years

How Does October 2005 Compare With October in Earlier Years?

Of these 10 years, October 2000 earned the most: $505.4M from 10 films, led by Meet the Parents (2000). October 2005 took $252.6M.

Month Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
October 1996 5 films 5 $26M – High School High (1996) $21.3M
October 1997 10 films · +122% 10 $57.6M +122% An American Werewolf in Paris (1997) $26.6M
October 1998 9 films · +512% 9 $352.3M +512% Life Is Beautiful (1998) $230.1M
October 1999 18 films · −34% 18 $233.1M −34% Random Hearts (1999) $74.6M
October 2000 10 films · +117% 10 $505.4M +117% Meet the Parents (2000) $330.4M
October 2001 13 films · −61% 13 $196.4M −61% Serendipity (2001) $77.5M
October 2002 16 films · −21% 16 $154.5M −21% Frida (2002) $56.3M
October 2003 13 films · +26% 13 $194M +26% Intolerable Cruelty (2003) $120.8M
October 2004 23 films · +108% 23 $404.1M +108% Shall We Dance? (2004) $170.1M
October 2005 16 films · −38% 16 $252.6M −38% In Her Shoes (2005) $83.7M
By language

Which Languages Do the Biggest Romance Movies Speak in October 2005?

English-language romance films took $132.5M across 6 films, 52% of the total, ahead of Japanese-language romance films ($16.3M) and Korean-language romance films ($15.7M).

October 2005 Romance Box Office by Language

  1. English $132.5M
    6 films · #1 Prime (2005)
  2. Japanese $16.3M
    2 films · #1 The Samurai I Loved (2005)
  3. Korean $15.7M
    2 films · #1 The Beast and the Beauty (2005)
  4. German $2.1M
    1 film · #1 Summer Storm (2005)
  5. French $2M
    1 film · #1 Not Here to Be Loved (2005)
  6. Dutch $194.3K
    1 film · #1 Johan (2005)
  7. Danish $157.2K
    1 film · #1 Nynne (2005)
  8. Chinese $12K
    1 film · #1 The Shoe Fairy (2005)
Archive

Romance Box Office in 2005, Month by Month

The months of 2005 with their totals: December leads with $1.3B, led by King Kong (2005).

FAQ

Romance Box Office October 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 16 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing romance movie in October 2005?

In Her Shoes (2005) leads with $83.7M worldwide, $32.9M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Prime (2005) at $67.9M and Elizabethtown (2005) at $52.2M.

How much did romance movies released in October 2005 earn?

16 romance films released in October 2005 report a worldwide gross, $252.6M in all, or $15.8M per film on average. September 2005 releases took $372M.

How many romance movies released in October 2005 made $1 billion?

None. The biggest, In Her Shoes (2005), earned $83.7M.

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

$93.1M of the $252.6M total, or 37%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 10 films of the 16 report no domestic figure.

How is the October 2005 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 October 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 October 2005 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.