#1 of 23 #1 romance movie of November 2008
2008 · Drama, Thriller
$408.5M worldwide · 34% of the chart's total
$194M US & Canada · 47% $214.6M elsewhere · 53%
Romance box office · November 2008
Romance Box Office, November 2008: Top-Grossing Releases
Twilight (2008) is the highest-grossing romance movie released in November 2008, with $408.5M worldwide, ahead of Slumdog Millionaire (2008) at $378.4M and Australia (2008) at $211.8M. 23 romance films released in November 2008 report a worldwide gross, $1.2B in all, 42% of it from the US & Canada. 4 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 89% on October 2008, whose releases took $640.3M. By language, English leads with $951.2M across 5 romance releases.
- November 2008 releases with a gross
- 23
- combined worldwide
- $1.2B
- films crossed $100M
- 4
- vs October 2008
- +89%
#1 of 23 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Romance Hits of November 2008?
Twilight (2008) leads with $408.5M, 34% of the total. The top 5 together took $1.2B, 97% of what all 23 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 Romance Release of November 2008, 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 2008.
- 1 Nov 21, 2008 US and Canada: $194M Rest of the world: $214.6M Worldwide: $408.5M
- 2 Nov 12, 2008 US and Canada: $141.3M Rest of the world: $237.1M Worldwide: $378.4M
- 3 Nov 14, 2008 US and Canada: $49.6M Rest of the world: $162.2M Worldwide: $211.8M
- 4 Nov 26, 2008 US and Canada: $120.1M Rest of the world: $44M Worldwide: $164.1M
- 5 Nov 13, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $11.8M
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Nov 1, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.7M - 7
Nov 28, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5M - 8
Nov 20, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.5M - 9
Nov 14, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.1M - 10
Nov 28, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.1M - 11
Nov 1, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.8M - 12
Nov 7, 2008 US and Canada: $6.4K Rest of the world: $1.5M Worldwide: $1.5M - 13
Nov 17, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.4M - 14
Nov 28, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $967.4K - 15
Nov 14, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $921K - 16
Nov 14, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $874.6K - 17
Nov 26, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $476.8K - 18
Nov 28, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $461.5K - 19
Nov 21, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $167.6K - 20
Nov 14, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $158.7K - 21
Another Gay Sequel: Gays Gone Wild! (2008)Nov 6, 2008 US and Canada: $104.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $104.8K
Nov 6, 2008 · English · Comedy, Romance $104.8K worldwide - 22
Nov 21, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $15.6K - 23
Nov 14, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $11.6K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in November 2008?
Of the top 10, Four Christmases (2008) earned the biggest share at home (73% in the US & Canada), while Australia (2008) made 77% of its gross abroad. Across all 23 films, $505.1M (42%) came from the US & Canada. 6 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Twilight (2008) $408.5M $194M US & Canada · 47% $214.6M elsewhere · 53%
- 2 Slumdog Millionaire (2008) $378.4M $141.3M US & Canada · 37% $237.1M elsewhere · 63%
- 3 Australia (2008) $211.8M $49.6M US & Canada · 23% $162.2M elsewhere · 77%
- 4 Four Christmases (2008) $164.1M $120.1M US & Canada · 73% $44M elsewhere · 27%
- 5 Portrait of a Beauty (2008) $11.8M No US & Canada figure reported
- 6 The Handsome Suit (2008) $9.7M No US & Canada figure reported
- 7 Fit Lover (2008) $5M No US & Canada figure reported
- 8 Desires of the Heart (2008) $4.5M No US & Canada figure reported
- 9 Dostana (2008) $3.1M No US & Canada figure reported
- 10 Just a Father (2008) $3.1M No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands
How Many November 2008 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
4 of 23 films crossed $100M and took $1.2B between them, 96% of the total. 18 films, 78% of the list, earned under $10M.
96%
- $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 4 films, 17% of the list $1.2B · 96% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 1 film, 4% of the list $11.8M · <1% of the gross
- Under $10M 18 films, 78% of the list $35.2M · 3% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of November 2008 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 46 (Nov 9–15) took $607.1M, led by Slumdog Millionaire (2008). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 44 Wk 44 Oct 26–Nov 1 The Handsome Suit (2008) $12.5M The Handsome Suit (2008)
- Week 45 Wk 45 Nov 2–8 Ek Vivaah… Aisa Bhi (2008) $1.6M Ek Vivaah… Aisa Bhi (2008)
- Week 46 Wk 46 Nov 9–15 Slumdog Millionaire (2008) $607.1M Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
- Week 47 Wk 47 Nov 16–22 Twilight (2008) $414.6M Twilight (2008)
- Week 48 Wk 48 Nov 23–29 Four Christmases (2008) $174.1M Four Christmases (2008)
- Week 49 Wk 49 Nov 30–Dec 6 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does November 2008 Compare With November in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, November 2008 earned the most: $1.2B from 23 films, led by Twilight (2008).
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 1999 8 films | 8 | $52.2M | – | The Bachelor (1999) $36.9M |
| November 2000 7 films · +225% | 7 | $169.4M | +225% | Little Nicky (2000) $58.3M |
| November 2001 10 films · +90% | 10 | $321.2M | +90% | Amélie (2001) $175.2M |
| November 2002 14 films · −22% | 14 | $249.8M | −22% | Treasure Planet (2002) $110M |
| November 2003 16 films · +36% | 16 | $340.6M | +36% | Love Actually (2003) $250.8M |
| November 2004 18 films · +23% | 18 | $419.1M | +23% | Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004) $265.1M |
| November 2005 16 films · +23% | 16 | $514.4M | +23% | Walk the Line (2005) $186.8M |
| November 2006 24 films · +36% | 24 | $698.5M | +36% | Happy Feet (2006) $384.3M |
| November 2007 19 films · −16% | 19 | $586.1M | −16% | Enchanted (2007) $340.5M |
| November 2008 23 films · +106% | 23 | $1.2B | +106% | Twilight (2008) $408.5M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Romance Movies Speak in November 2008?
English-language romance films took $951.2M across 5 films, 79% of the total, ahead of Korean-language romance films ($11.8M) and Chinese-language romance films ($9.8M).
November 2008 Romance Box Office by Language
- English $951.2M5 films · #1 Twilight (2008)
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Korean $11.8M1 film · #1 Portrait of a Beauty (2008) -
Chinese $9.8M4 films · #1 Fit Lover (2008) -
Japanese $9.7M1 film · #1 The Handsome Suit (2008) -
Hindi $7.8M4 films · #1 Dostana (2008) -
Italian $3.1M1 film · #1 Just a Father (2008) -
Greek $1.4M1 film · #1 Small Crime (2008) -
Polish $967.4K1 film · #1 Little Moscow (2008) - Tamil $921K1 film · #1 Vaaranam Aayiram (2008)
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Portuguese $874.6K1 film · #1 Romance (2008)
Archive
Romance Box Office in 2008, Month by Month
The months of 2008 with their totals: November leads with $1.2B, led by Twilight (2008).
- January $493.6M #1 Welcome to the Sticks (2008)
- February $541.1M #1 Step Up 2: The Streets (2008)
- March $112.9M #1 Meet the Browns (2008)
- April $447.7M #1 The Forbidden Kingdom (2008)
- May $761.1M #1 Sex and the City (2008)
- June $614.6M #1 WALL-E (2008)
- July $814.4M #1 Mamma Mia! (2008)
- August $290.1M #1 Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008)
- September $239.2M #1 Nights in Rodanthe (2008)
- October $640.3M #1 High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008)
- November $1.2B #1 Twilight (2008)
- December $1.1B #1 The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
FAQ
Romance Box Office November 2008: 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 23 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing romance movie in November 2008?
Twilight (2008) leads with $408.5M worldwide, $194M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Slumdog Millionaire (2008) at $378.4M and Australia (2008) at $211.8M.
How much did romance movies released in November 2008 earn?
23 romance films released in November 2008 report a worldwide gross, $1.2B in all, or $52.6M per film on average. October 2008 releases took $640.3M.
How many romance movies released in November 2008 made $1 billion?
None. 4 films crossed $100 million, led by Twilight (2008) with $408.5M.
How is the November 2008 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 November 2008. 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 2008 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.