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Romance Box Office, August 2009: Top-Grossing Releases

Julie & Julia (2009) is the highest-grossing romance movie released in August 2009, with $129.5M worldwide, ahead of The Time Traveler's Wife (2009) at $101.3M and Bandslam (2009) at $12.2M. 19 romance films released in August 2009 report a worldwide gross, $263.8M in all, 63% of it from the US & Canada. 2 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 89% on July 2009, whose releases took $2.3B. By language, English leads with $257.6M across 8 romance releases.

August 2009 releases with a gross
19
combined worldwide
$263.8M
films crossed $100M
2
vs July 2009
−89%
Julie & Julia (2009) movie poster #1 of 19
#1 romance movie of August 2009

Julie & Julia (2009)

2009 · Biography, Drama

$129.5M worldwide · 49% of the chart's total

$94.1M US & Canada · 73% $35.4M elsewhere · 27%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Romance Hits of August 2009?

Julie & Julia (2009) leads with $129.5M, 49% of the total. The top 5 together took $256.4M, 97% of what all 19 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Julie & Julia (2009) movie poster Number 1
    $129.5M Julie & Julia (2009)
    $94.1M US & Canada · 73% $35.4M elsewhere · 27%
  2. The Time Traveler's Wife (2009) movie poster Number 2
    $101.3M The Time Traveler's Wife (2009)
    $63.4M US & Canada · 63% $37.9M elsewhere · 37%
  3. Bandslam (2009) movie poster Number 3
    $12.2M Bandslam (2009)
    $5.2M US & Canada · 43% $7M elsewhere · 57%
  4. Spread (2009) movie poster Number 4
    $12M Spread (2009)
    $250.6K US & Canada · 2% $11.8M elsewhere · 98%
  5. Paper Heart (2009) movie poster Number 5
    $1.3M Paper Heart (2009)
    $1.3M US & Canada · 98% $22.9K elsewhere · 2%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Romance Release of August 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 August 2009.

  1. 1 Julie & Julia (2009) movie poster
    Julie & Julia (2009) Aug 7, 2009 · English · Biography, Drama, Comedy $129.5M worldwide
    Aug 7, 2009 US and Canada: $94.1M Rest of the world: $35.4M Worldwide: $129.5M
  2. 2 The Time Traveler's Wife (2009) movie poster
    The Time Traveler's Wife (2009) Aug 14, 2009 · English · Drama, Mystery, Fantasy $101.3M worldwide
    Aug 14, 2009 US and Canada: $63.4M Rest of the world: $37.9M Worldwide: $101.3M
  3. 3 Bandslam (2009) movie poster
    Bandslam (2009) Aug 14, 2009 · English · Drama, Comedy, Romance $12.2M worldwide
    Aug 14, 2009 US and Canada: $5.2M Rest of the world: $7M Worldwide: $12.2M
  4. 4 Spread (2009) movie poster
    Spread (2009) Aug 14, 2009 · English · Drama, Comedy, Romance $12M worldwide
    Aug 14, 2009 US and Canada: $250.6K Rest of the world: $11.8M Worldwide: $12M
  5. 5 Paper Heart (2009) movie poster
    Paper Heart (2009) Aug 7, 2009 · English · Drama, Comedy, Romance $1.3M worldwide
    Aug 7, 2009 US and Canada: $1.3M Rest of the world: $22.9K Worldwide: $1.3M
  6. 6 Same Same But Different (2009) movie poster
    Same Same But Different (2009) Aug 13, 2009 · German · Drama, Romance $1.3M worldwide
    Aug 13, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.3M
  7. 7 And I Love You So (2009) movie poster
    And I Love You So (2009) Aug 12, 2009 · Tagalog · Drama, Romance $1.1M worldwide
    Aug 12, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.1M
  8. 8 Play the Game (2009) movie poster
    Play the Game (2009) Aug 28, 2009 · English · Comedy, Romance $659.5K worldwide
    Aug 28, 2009 US and Canada: $659.5K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $659.5K
  9. 9 Love Connected (2009) movie poster
    Love Connected (2009) Aug 18, 2009 · Cantonese · Romance $628.9K worldwide
    Aug 18, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $628.9K
  10. 10 Sophie’s Revenge (2009) movie poster
    Sophie’s Revenge (2009) Aug 13, 2009 · Chinese · Comedy, Romance, Drama $623.4K worldwide
    Aug 13, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $623.4K
  11. 11 Teree Sang: A Kidult Love Story (2009) movie poster
    Teree Sang: A Kidult Love Story (2009) Aug 7, 2009 · Hindi · Romance, Drama $579.2K worldwide
    Aug 7, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $579.2K
  12. 12 Life Partner (2009) movie poster
    Life Partner (2009) Aug 14, 2009 · Hindi · Drama, Comedy, Romance $457.3K worldwide
    Aug 14, 2009 US and Canada: $110.2K Rest of the world: $347.1K Worldwide: $457.3K
  13. 13 Metallic Attraction: Kungfu Cyborg (2009) movie poster
    Metallic Attraction: Kungfu Cyborg (2009) Aug 13, 2009 · Cantonese · Action, Romance, Comedy $437.3K worldwide
    Aug 13, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $437.3K
  14. 14 Separation City (2009) movie poster
    Separation City (2009) Aug 6, 2009 · English · Comedy, Romance $427.1K worldwide
    Aug 6, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $427.1K
  15. 15 Love on Line (LOL) (2009) movie poster
    Love on Line (LOL) (2009) Aug 19, 2009 · Tagalog · Comedy, Fantasy, Romance $311.7K worldwide
    Aug 19, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $311.7K
  16. 16 Summertime Blues (2009) movie poster
    Summertime Blues (2009) Aug 20, 2009 · German · Romance, Comedy, Drama $252.8K worldwide
    Aug 20, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $252.8K
  17. 17 Love Journal (2009) movie poster
    Love Journal (2009) Aug 20, 2009 · Russian · Comedy, Romance $248.5K worldwide
    Aug 20, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $248.5K
  18. 18 Hear Me (2009) movie poster
    Hear Me (2009) Aug 28, 2009 · Chinese · Drama, Romance $246.3K worldwide
    Aug 28, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $246.3K
  19. 19 Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay! (2009) movie poster
    Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay! (2009) Aug 29, 2009 · English · Romance, Comedy $89.5K worldwide
    Aug 29, 2009 US and Canada: $89.5K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $89.5K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in August 2009?

Of the top 10, Play the Game (2009) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Spread (2009) made 98% of its gross abroad. Across all 19 films, $165.1M (63%) came from the US & Canada. 4 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 Julie & Julia (2009) $129.5M
    $94.1M US & Canada · 73% $35.4M elsewhere · 27%
  2. 2 The Time Traveler's Wife (2009) $101.3M
    $63.4M US & Canada · 63% $37.9M elsewhere · 37%
  3. 3 Bandslam (2009) $12.2M
    $5.2M US & Canada · 43% $7M elsewhere · 57%
  4. 4 Spread (2009) $12M
    $250.6K US & Canada · 2% $11.8M elsewhere · 98%
  5. 5 Paper Heart (2009) $1.3M
    $1.3M US & Canada · 98% $22.9K elsewhere · 2%
  6. 6 Same Same But Different (2009) $1.3M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  7. 7 And I Love You So (2009) $1.1M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  8. 8 Play the Game (2009) $659.5K
    $659.5K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  9. 9 Love Connected (2009) $628.9K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  10. 10 Sophie’s Revenge (2009) $623.4K
    No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands

How Many August 2009 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

2 of 19 films crossed $100M and took $230.9M between them, 88% of the total. 15 films, 79% 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 2 films, 11% of the list $230.9M · 88% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 2 films, 11% of the list $24.3M · 9% of the gross
  • Under $10M 15 films, 79% of the list $8.7M · 3% of the gross
By release week

Which Week of August 2009 Had the Biggest Releases?

Films released in week 32 (Aug 2–8) took $131.8M, led by Julie & Julia (2009). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.

  1. Week 31 Wk 31 Jul 26–Aug 1 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  2. Week 32 Wk 32 Aug 2–8 Julie & Julia (2009) $131.8M Julie & Julia (2009)
  3. Week 33 Wk 33 Aug 9–15 The Time Traveler's Wife (2009) $129.5M The Time Traveler's Wife (2009)
  4. Week 34 Wk 34 Aug 16–22 Love Connected (2009) $1.4M Love Connected (2009)
  5. Week 35 Wk 35 Aug 23–29 Play the Game (2009) $995.2K Play the Game (2009)
  6. Week 36 Wk 36 Aug 30–Sep 5 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years

How Does August 2009 Compare With August in Earlier Years?

Of these 10 years, August 2001 earned the most: $614.6M from 17 films, led by American Pie 2 (2001). August 2009 took $263.8M.

Month Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
August 2000 15 films 15 $213.1M – Coyote Ugly (2000) $113.9M
August 2001 17 films · +188% 17 $614.6M +188% American Pie 2 (2001) $287.6M
August 2002 18 films · −75% 18 $151.5M −75% Blue Crush (2002) $51.8M
August 2003 22 films · +180% 22 $423.9M +180% American Wedding (2003) $232.7M
August 2004 14 films · −61% 14 $166.1M −61% The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004) $134.7M
August 2005 14 films · +78% 14 $294.9M +78% The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005) $177.4M
August 2006 20 films · −11% 20 $261.7M −11% Step Up (2006) $114.2M
August 2007 33 films · +30% 33 $339.1M +30% Stardust (2007) $137.5M
August 2008 19 films · −14% 19 $290.1M −14% Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008) $96.4M
August 2009 19 films · −9% 19 $263.8M −9% Julie & Julia (2009) $129.5M
By language

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

English-language romance films took $257.6M across 8 films, 98% of the total, ahead of German-language romance films ($1.5M) and Tagalog-language romance films ($1.4M).

August 2009 Romance Box Office by Language

  1. English $257.6M
    8 films · #1 Julie & Julia (2009)
  2. German $1.5M
    2 films · #1 Same Same But Different (2009)
  3. Tagalog $1.4M
    2 films · #1 And I Love You So (2009)
  4. Cantonese $1.1M
    2 films · #1 Love Connected (2009)
  5. Hindi $1M
    2 films · #1 Teree Sang: A Kidult Love Story (2009)
  6. Chinese $869.7K
    2 films · #1 Sophie’s Revenge (2009)
  7. Russian $248.5K
    1 film · #1 Love Journal (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 August 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 19 films as the chart.

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

Julie & Julia (2009) leads with $129.5M worldwide, $94.1M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Time Traveler's Wife (2009) at $101.3M and Bandslam (2009) at $12.2M.

How much did romance movies released in August 2009 earn?

19 romance films released in August 2009 report a worldwide gross, $263.8M in all, or $13.9M per film on average. July 2009 releases took $2.3B.

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

None. 2 films crossed $100 million, led by Julie & Julia (2009) with $129.5M.

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

$165.1M of the $263.8M total, or 63%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 11 films of the 19 report no domestic figure.

How is the August 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 August 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 August 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.