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Romance box office · October 2009

Romance Box Office, October 2009: Top-Grossing Releases

The Invention of Lying (2009) is the highest-grossing romance movie released in October 2009, with $32.4M worldwide, ahead of Pope Joan (2009) at $28.7M and I Give My First Love to You (2009) at $24.1M. 21 romance films released in October 2009 report a worldwide gross, $136.3M in all, 27% of it from the US & Canada. That is down 47% on September 2009, whose releases took $255.6M. By language, English leads with $90.8M across 5 romance releases.

October 2009 releases with a gross
21
combined worldwide
$136.3M
The Invention of Lying (2009), the #1
$32.4M
vs September 2009
−47%
The Invention of Lying (2009) movie poster #1 of 21
#1 romance movie of October 2009

The Invention of Lying (2009)

2009 · Fantasy, Comedy

$32.4M worldwide · 24% of the chart's total

$18.5M US & Canada · 57% $14M elsewhere · 43%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Romance Hits of October 2009?

The Invention of Lying (2009) leads with $32.4M, 24% of the total. The top 5 together took $114.8M, 84% of what all 21 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. The Invention of Lying (2009) movie poster Number 1
    $32.4M The Invention of Lying (2009)
    $18.5M US & Canada · 57% $14M elsewhere · 43%
  2. Pope Joan (2009) movie poster Number 2
    $28.7M Pope Joan (2009)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  3. I Give My First Love to You (2009) movie poster Number 3
    $24.1M I Give My First Love to You (2009)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  4. Amelia (2009) movie poster Number 4
    $19.6M Amelia (2009)
    $14.2M US & Canada · 73% $5.4M elsewhere · 27%
  5. New York, I Love You (2009) movie poster Number 5
    $10M New York, I Love You (2009)
    $1.6M US & Canada · 16% $8.4M elsewhere · 84%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Romance Release of October 2009, 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 2009.

  1. 1 The Invention of Lying (2009) movie poster
    The Invention of Lying (2009) Oct 2, 2009 · English · Fantasy, Comedy, Romance $32.4M worldwide
    Oct 2, 2009 US and Canada: $18.5M Rest of the world: $14M Worldwide: $32.4M
  2. 2 Pope Joan (2009) movie poster
    Pope Joan (2009) Oct 22, 2009 · English · Romance, History, Drama $28.7M worldwide
    Oct 22, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $28.7M
  3. 3 I Give My First Love to You (2009) movie poster
    I Give My First Love to You (2009) Oct 24, 2009 · Japanese · Drama, Romance $24.1M worldwide
    Oct 24, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $24.1M
  4. 4 Amelia (2009) movie poster
    Amelia (2009) Oct 23, 2009 · English · Adventure, Biography, Drama $19.6M worldwide
    Oct 23, 2009 US and Canada: $14.2M Rest of the world: $5.4M Worldwide: $19.6M
  5. 5 New York, I Love You (2009) movie poster
    New York, I Love You (2009) Oct 16, 2009 · English · Drama, Romance $10M worldwide
    Oct 16, 2009 US and Canada: $1.6M Rest of the world: $8.4M Worldwide: $10M
  6. 6 Bangkok Traffic Love Story (2009) movie poster
    Bangkok Traffic Love Story (2009) Oct 15, 2009 · Thai · Romance, Comedy $4.4M worldwide
    Oct 15, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.4M
  7. 7 Wake Up Sid (2009) movie poster
    Wake Up Sid (2009) Oct 2, 2009 · Hindi · Romance, Drama, Comedy $4.3M worldwide
    Oct 2, 2009 US and Canada: $718.8K Rest of the world: $3.6M Worldwide: $4.3M
  8. 8 The Wedding Photographer (2009) movie poster
    The Wedding Photographer (2009) Oct 16, 2009 · Swedish · Drama, Comedy, Romance $4.2M worldwide
    Oct 16, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.2M
  9. 9 The Double Hour (2009) movie poster
    The Double Hour (2009) Oct 9, 2009 · Italian · Thriller, Drama, Mystery $2.8M worldwide
    Oct 9, 2009 US and Canada: $1.5M Rest of the world: $1.3M Worldwide: $2.8M
  10. 10 Season of Good Rain (2009) movie poster
    Season of Good Rain (2009) Oct 8, 2009 · Korean · Drama, Romance $1.8M worldwide
    Oct 8, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.8M
  11. 11 Above the Street, Below the Water (2009) movie poster
    Above the Street, Below the Water (2009) Oct 23, 2009 · Danish · Drama, Romance $1.5M worldwide
    Oct 23, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.5M
  12. 12 No Time for Love (2009) movie poster
    No Time for Love (2009) Oct 30, 2009 · Danish · Comedy, Romance $891.8K worldwide
    Oct 30, 2009 US and Canada: $453.5K Rest of the world: $438.3K Worldwide: $891.8K
  13. 13 Paju (2009) movie poster
    Paju (2009) Oct 28, 2009 · Korean · Romance, Drama $827.5K worldwide
    Oct 28, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $827.5K
  14. 14 I, Don Giovanni (2009) movie poster
    I, Don Giovanni (2009) Oct 20, 2009 · Italian · Drama, Romance $253.1K worldwide
    Oct 20, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $253.1K
  15. 15 Wrong Rosary (2009) movie poster
    Wrong Rosary (2009) Oct 9, 2009 · Turkish · Romance, Drama $164.9K worldwide
    Oct 9, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $164.9K
  16. 16 3some (2009) movie poster
    3some (2009) Oct 25, 2009 · Spanish · Drama, Romance $146.7K worldwide
    Oct 25, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $146.7K
  17. 17 Hello My Love (2009) movie poster
    Hello My Love (2009) Oct 8, 2009 · Korean · Comedy, Romance $61.2K worldwide
    Oct 8, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $61.2K
  18. 18 Low Lights (2009) movie poster
    Low Lights (2009) Oct 17, 2009 · Lithuanian · Drama, Comedy, Romance $53.4K worldwide
    Oct 17, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $53.4K
  19. 19 Vegetarian (2009) movie poster
    Vegetarian (2009) Oct 9, 2009 · Korean · Drama, Horror, Romance $47.1K worldwide
    Oct 9, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $47.1K
  20. 20 Peter and Vandy (2009) movie poster
    Peter and Vandy (2009) Oct 9, 2009 · English · Drama, Romance $11.5K worldwide
    Oct 9, 2009 US and Canada: $11.5K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $11.5K
  21. 21 Forget Me Not (2009) movie poster
    Forget Me Not (2009) Oct 22, 2009 · German · Drama, Horror, Romance $10.3K worldwide
    Oct 22, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $10.3K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in October 2009?

Of the top 10, Amelia (2009) earned the biggest share at home (73% in the US & Canada), while New York, I Love You (2009) made 84% of its gross abroad. Across all 21 films, $37M (27%) came from the US & Canada. 5 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 The Invention of Lying (2009) $32.4M
    $18.5M US & Canada · 57% $14M elsewhere · 43%
  2. 2 Pope Joan (2009) $28.7M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  3. 3 I Give My First Love to You (2009) $24.1M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  4. 4 Amelia (2009) $19.6M
    $14.2M US & Canada · 73% $5.4M elsewhere · 27%
  5. 5 New York, I Love You (2009) $10M
    $1.6M US & Canada · 16% $8.4M elsewhere · 84%
  6. 6 Bangkok Traffic Love Story (2009) $4.4M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  7. 7 Wake Up Sid (2009) $4.3M
    $718.8K US & Canada · 17% $3.6M elsewhere · 83%
  8. 8 The Wedding Photographer (2009) $4.2M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  9. 9 The Double Hour (2009) $2.8M
    $1.5M US & Canada · 53% $1.3M elsewhere · 47%
  10. 10 Season of Good Rain (2009) $1.8M
    No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands

How Many October 2009 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

None of the 21 films reached $100M. 17 films, 81% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $136.3M 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, 19% of the list $104.8M · 77% of the gross
  • Under $10M 17 films, 81% of the list $31.5M · 23% of the gross
By release week

Which Week of October 2009 Had the Biggest Releases?

Films released in week 43 (Oct 18–24) took $74.2M, led by Pope Joan (2009). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.

  1. Week 40 Wk 40 Sep 27–Oct 3 The Invention of Lying (2009) $36.7M The Invention of Lying (2009)
  2. Week 41 Wk 41 Oct 4–10 The Double Hour (2009) $5M The Double Hour (2009)
  3. Week 42 Wk 42 Oct 11–17 New York, I Love You (2009) $18.6M New York, I Love You (2009)
  4. Week 43 Wk 43 Oct 18–24 Pope Joan (2009) $74.2M Pope Joan (2009)
  5. Week 44 Wk 44 Oct 25–31 No Time for Love (2009) $1.9M No Time for Love (2009)
Earlier years

How Does October 2009 Compare With October in Earlier Years?

Of these 10 years, October 2008 earned the most: $640.3M from 33 films, led by High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008). October 2009 took $136.3M.

Month Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
October 2000 10 films 10 $505.4M – 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
October 2008 33 films · +92% 33 $640.3M +92% High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008) $252.9M
October 2009 21 films · −79% 21 $136.3M −79% The Invention of Lying (2009) $32.4M
By language

Which Languages Do the Biggest Romance Movies Speak in October 2009?

English-language romance films took $90.8M across 5 films, 67% of the total, ahead of Japanese-language romance films ($24.1M) and Thai-language romance films ($4.4M).

October 2009 Romance Box Office by Language

  1. English $90.8M
    5 films · #1 The Invention of Lying (2009)
  2. Japanese $24.1M
    1 film · #1 I Give My First Love to You (2009)
  3. Thai $4.4M
    1 film · #1 Bangkok Traffic Love Story (2009)
  4. Hindi $4.3M
    1 film · #1 Wake Up Sid (2009)
  5. Swedish $4.2M
    1 film · #1 The Wedding Photographer (2009)
  6. Italian $3.1M
    2 films · #1 The Double Hour (2009)
  7. Korean $2.8M
    4 films · #1 Season of Good Rain (2009)
  8. Danish $2.4M
    2 films · #1 Above the Street, Below the Water (2009)
  9. Turkish $164.9K
    1 film · #1 Wrong Rosary (2009)
  10. Spanish $146.7K
    1 film · #1 3some (2009)
Archive

Romance Box Office in 2009, Month by Month

The months of 2009 with their totals: July leads with $2.3B, led by Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009).

FAQ

Romance Box Office October 2009: 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 21 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing romance movie in October 2009?

The Invention of Lying (2009) leads with $32.4M worldwide, $18.5M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Pope Joan (2009) at $28.7M and I Give My First Love to You (2009) at $24.1M.

How much did romance movies released in October 2009 earn?

21 romance films released in October 2009 report a worldwide gross, $136.3M in all, or $6.5M per film on average. September 2009 releases took $255.6M.

How many romance movies released in October 2009 made $1 billion?

None. The biggest, The Invention of Lying (2009), earned $32.4M.

How much of the October 2009 Romance box office came from the US and Canada?

$37M of the $136.3M total, or 27%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 14 films of the 21 report no domestic figure.

How is the October 2009 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 2009. 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 2009 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.