How much of the October 2007 Romance box office came from the US and Canada?

$109.5M of the $333.1M total, or 33%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 9 films of the 18 report no domestic figure.

Romance box office · October 2007

Romance Box Office, October 2007: Top-Grossing Releases

The Heartbreak Kid (2007) is the highest-grossing romance movie released in October 2007, with $128.5M worldwide, ahead of Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) at $75.8M and Dan in Real Life (2007) at $68.5M. 18 romance films released in October 2007 report a worldwide gross, $333.1M in all, 33% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 52% on September 2007, whose releases took $219.7M. By language, English leads with $286.5M across 10 romance releases.

October 2007 releases with a gross: 18
combined worldwide: $333.1M
film crossed $100M: 1
vs September 2007: +52%

#1 of 18

#1 romance movie of October 2007

The Heartbreak Kid (2007)

2007 · Comedy, Romance

$128.5M worldwide · 39% of the chart's total

$36.8M US & Canada · 29% $91.7M elsewhere · 71%

Top 5

What Were the Biggest Romance Hits of October 2007?

The Heartbreak Kid (2007) leads with $128.5M, 39% of the total. The top 5 together took $299.3M, 90% of what all 18 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

Number 1

$128.5M The Heartbreak Kid (2007)
$36.8M US & Canada · 29% $91.7M elsewhere · 71%
Number 2

$75.8M Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007)
$16.4M US & Canada · 22% $59.4M elsewhere · 78%
Number 3

$68.5M Dan in Real Life (2007)
$47.6M US & Canada · 70% $20.8M elsewhere · 30%
Number 4

$14.5M Love Is All (2007)
No US & Canada figure reported
Number 5

$12.1M Bella (2007)
$8.1M US & Canada · 67% $4M elsewhere · 33%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Romance Release of October 2007, 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 2007.

1
The Heartbreak Kid (2007) Oct 5, 2007 · English · Comedy, Romance $128.5M worldwide

Oct 5, 2007 US and Canada: $36.8M Rest of the world: $91.7M Worldwide: $128.5M
2
Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) Oct 12, 2007 · English · Biography, Drama, History $75.8M worldwide

Oct 12, 2007 US and Canada: $16.4M Rest of the world: $59.4M Worldwide: $75.8M
3
Dan in Real Life (2007) Oct 26, 2007 · English · Drama, Comedy, Romance $68.5M worldwide

Oct 26, 2007 US and Canada: $47.6M Rest of the world: $20.8M Worldwide: $68.5M
4
Love Is All (2007) Oct 10, 2007 · Dutch · Comedy, Romance $14.5M worldwide

Oct 10, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $14.5M
5
Bella (2007) Oct 26, 2007 · English · Drama, Romance $12.1M worldwide

Oct 26, 2007 US and Canada: $8.1M Rest of the world: $4M Worldwide: $12.1M
6
Come tu mi vuoi (2007) Oct 9, 2007 · Italian · Romance, Comedy $10.9M worldwide

Oct 9, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $10.9M
7
Jab We Met (2007) Oct 26, 2007 · Hindi · Comedy, Romance, Drama $10.1M worldwide

Oct 26, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $10.1M
8
Happiness (2007) Oct 3, 2007 · Korean · Drama, Romance $8.3M worldwide

Oct 3, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.3M
9
Timboektoe (2007) Oct 4, 2007 · Dutch · Family, Romance $2.1M worldwide

Oct 4, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.1M
10
The Good Night (2007) Oct 5, 2007 · English · Drama, Fantasy, Comedy $508.1K worldwide

Oct 5, 2007 US and Canada: $22.4K Rest of the world: $485.6K Worldwide: $508.1K
11
Wristcutters: A Love Story (2007) Oct 19, 2007 · English · Drama, Fantasy, Romance $454K worldwide

Oct 19, 2007 US and Canada: $446.2K Rest of the world: $7.9K Worldwide: $454K
12
Heavy Petting (2007) Oct 20, 2007 · English · Romance, Comedy $406.4K worldwide

Oct 20, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $406.4K
13
Wonderful Town (2007) Oct 8, 2007 · Thai · Romance, Drama $280K worldwide

Oct 8, 2007 US and Canada: $4.5K Rest of the world: $275.5K Worldwide: $280K
14
Berlin am Meer (2007) Oct 1, 2007 · German · Romance, Drama $207K worldwide

Oct 1, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $207K
15
Music Within (2007) Oct 26, 2007 · English · Biography, Drama, Comedy $187.6K worldwide

Oct 26, 2007 US and Canada: $154.1K Rest of the world: $33.5K Worldwide: $187.6K
16
Midsummer Madness (2007) Oct 12, 2007 · English · Romance, Drama, Comedy $148.1K worldwide

Oct 12, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $148.1K
17
Summer’s Tail (2007) Oct 5, 2007 · Chinese · Drama, Romance $55.9K worldwide

Oct 5, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $55.9K
18
Naked Boys Singing! (2007) Oct 5, 2007 · English · Comedy, Romance, Music $25.5K worldwide

Oct 5, 2007 US and Canada: $25.5K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $25.5K

US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in October 2007?

Of the top 10, Dan in Real Life (2007) earned the biggest share at home (70% in the US & Canada), while The Good Night (2007) made 96% of its gross abroad. Across all 18 films, $109.5M (33%) came from the US & Canada. 5 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.

1 The Heartbreak Kid (2007) $128.5M
$36.8M US & Canada · 29% $91.7M elsewhere · 71%
2 Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) $75.8M
$16.4M US & Canada · 22% $59.4M elsewhere · 78%
3 Dan in Real Life (2007) $68.5M
$47.6M US & Canada · 70% $20.8M elsewhere · 30%
4 Love Is All (2007) $14.5M
No US & Canada figure reported
5 Bella (2007) $12.1M
$8.1M US & Canada · 67% $4M elsewhere · 33%
6 Come tu mi vuoi (2007) $10.9M
No US & Canada figure reported
7 Jab We Met (2007) $10.1M
No US & Canada figure reported
8 Happiness (2007) $8.3M
No US & Canada figure reported
9 Timboektoe (2007) $2.1M
No US & Canada figure reported
10 The Good Night (2007) $508.1K
$22.4K US & Canada · 4% $485.6K elsewhere · 96%

Gross bands

How Many October 2007 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

1 of 18 films crossed $100M and took $128.5M between them, 39% of the total. 11 films, 61% of the list, earned under $10M.

39% 58%

$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, 6% of the list $128.5M · 39% of the gross
$10M to $100M 6 films, 33% of the list $191.9M · 58% of the gross
Under $10M 11 films, 61% of the list $12.7M · 4% of the gross

By release week

Which Week of October 2007 Had the Biggest Releases?

Films released in week 40 (Sep 30–Oct 6) took $139.7M, led by The Heartbreak Kid (2007). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.

Earlier years

How Does October 2007 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 2007 took $333.1M.

Month	Films	Worldwide	Change	Biggest film
October 1998 9 films	9	$352.3M	–	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
October 2006 21 films · −52%	21	$120.4M	−52%	Man of the Year (2006) $42.5M
October 2007 18 films · +177%	18	$333.1M	+177%	The Heartbreak Kid (2007) $128.5M

By language

Which Languages Do the Biggest Romance Movies Speak in October 2007?

English-language romance films took $286.5M across 10 films, 86% of the total, ahead of Dutch-language romance films ($16.7M) and Italian-language romance films ($10.9M).

October 2007 Romance Box Office by Language

English $286.5M
10 films · #1 The Heartbreak Kid (2007)
Dutch $16.7M
2 films · #1 Love Is All (2007)
Italian $10.9M
1 film · #1 Come tu mi vuoi (2007)
Hindi $10.1M
1 film · #1 Jab We Met (2007)
Korean $8.3M
1 film · #1 Happiness (2007)
Thai $280K
1 film · #1 Wonderful Town (2007)
German $207K
1 film · #1 Berlin am Meer (2007)
Chinese $55.9K
1 film · #1 Summer’s Tail (2007)

Romance Box Office in 2007, Month by Month

The months of 2007 with their totals: July leads with $588.8M, led by Hairspray (2007).

FAQ

Romance Box Office October 2007: 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 18 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing romance movie in October 2007?

The Heartbreak Kid (2007) leads with $128.5M worldwide, $36.8M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) at $75.8M and Dan in Real Life (2007) at $68.5M.

How much did romance movies released in October 2007 earn?

18 romance films released in October 2007 report a worldwide gross, $333.1M in all, or $18.5M per film on average. September 2007 releases took $219.7M.

How many romance movies released in October 2007 made $1 billion?

None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by The Heartbreak Kid (2007) with $128.5M.

How is the October 2007 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 2007. 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 2007 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.