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Arabic Box Office 2009: Highest-Grossing Arabic Movies

Buried Secrets (2009) is the highest-grossing Arabic-language movie released in 2009, with $25.5M worldwide, ahead of Lemon Tree (2009) at $7.4M and Amreeka (2009) at $2.2M. 17 Arabic-language films released in 2009 report a worldwide gross, $39.4M in all, 3% of it from the US & Canada. That is up 14% on 2008, whose releases took $34.7M. By genre, Drama leads with $37.7M across 11 Arabic releases.

2009 releases with a gross
17
combined worldwide
$39.4M
Buried Secrets (2009), the #1
$25.5M
vs 2008
+14%
Buried Secrets (2009) movie poster #1 of 17
#1 Arabic-language movie of 2009

Buried Secrets (2009)

2009 · Mystery, Drama

$25.5M worldwide · 65% of the chart's total

No US & Canada figure reported
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Arabic Hits of 2009?

Buried Secrets (2009) leads with $25.5M, 65% of the total. The top 5 together took $36.8M, 93% of what all 17 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Buried Secrets (2009) movie poster Number 1
    $25.5M Buried Secrets (2009)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  2. Lemon Tree (2009) movie poster Number 2
    $7.4M Lemon Tree (2009)
    $569.7K US & Canada · 8% $6.8M elsewhere · 92%
  3. Amreeka (2009) movie poster Number 3
    $2.2M Amreeka (2009)
    $627.4K US & Canada · 29% $1.5M elsewhere · 71%
  4. The Time That Remains (2009) movie poster Number 4
    $1M The Time That Remains (2009)
    $32.9K US & Canada · 3% $1M elsewhere · 97%
  5. Prince of the Seas (2009) movie poster Number 5
    $708.4K Prince of the Seas (2009)
    No US & Canada figure reported

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Arabic Release of 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 2009.

  1. 1 Buried Secrets (2009) movie poster
    Buried Secrets (2009) Sep 4, 2009 · Mystery, Drama $25.5M worldwide
    Sep 4, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $25.5M
  2. 2 Lemon Tree (2009) movie poster
    Lemon Tree (2009) Apr 17, 2009 · Drama $7.4M worldwide
    Apr 17, 2009 US and Canada: $569.7K Rest of the world: $6.8M Worldwide: $7.4M
  3. 3 Amreeka (2009) movie poster
    Amreeka (2009) Sep 4, 2009 · Drama $2.2M worldwide
    Sep 4, 2009 US and Canada: $627.4K Rest of the world: $1.5M Worldwide: $2.2M
  4. 4 The Time That Remains (2009) movie poster
    The Time That Remains (2009) Aug 12, 2009 · Drama, History $1M worldwide
    Aug 12, 2009 US and Canada: $32.9K Rest of the world: $1M Worldwide: $1M
  5. 5 Prince of the Seas (2009) movie poster
    Prince of the Seas (2009) Nov 26, 2009 · Comedy $708.4K worldwide
    Nov 26, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $708.4K
  6. 6 Bobbos (2009) movie poster
    Bobbos (2009) Jun 17, 2009 · Comedy $565.5K worldwide
    Jun 17, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $565.5K
  7. 7 The Wedding Song (2009) movie poster
    The Wedding Song (2009) Oct 23, 2009 · Drama, War $558.5K worldwide
    Oct 23, 2009 US and Canada: $31.2K Rest of the world: $527.3K Worldwide: $558.5K
  8. 8 Matouk in Bangkok (2009) movie poster
    Matouk in Bangkok (2009) Nov 22, 2009 $417.9K worldwide
    Nov 22, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $417.9K
  9. 9 Escaping Tel Aviv (2009) movie poster
    Escaping Tel Aviv (2009) Nov 14, 2009 · Thriller, Drama $327.1K worldwide
    Nov 14, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $327.1K
  10. 10 Scheherazade, Tell Me a Story (2009) movie poster
    Scheherazade, Tell Me a Story (2009) Jun 24, 2009 · Drama $322K worldwide
    Jun 24, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $322K
  11. 11 Son of Babylon (2009) movie poster
    Son of Babylon (2009) May 1, 2009 · War, Drama $150.1K worldwide
    May 1, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $150.1K
  12. 12 Silina (2009) movie poster
    Silina (2009) Mar 3, 2009 · Music, Drama $106.2K worldwide
    Mar 3, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $106.2K
  13. 13 Laila's Birthday (2009) movie poster
    Laila's Birthday (2009) Sep 18, 2009 · Drama $47.6K worldwide
    Sep 18, 2009 US and Canada: $13.7K Rest of the world: $33.9K Worldwide: $47.6K
  14. 14 El Dictator (2009) movie poster
    El Dictator (2009) Sep 17, 2009 $42.7K worldwide
    Sep 17, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $42.7K
  15. 15 My Sleeping Lover (2009) movie poster
    My Sleeping Lover (2009) Dec 4, 2009 · Romance, Comedy $22.9K worldwide
    Dec 4, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $22.9K
  16. 16 Al Moshtabah (2009) movie poster
    Al Moshtabah (2009) Jun 23, 2009 $17K worldwide
    Jun 23, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $17K
  17. 17 Dawn of the World (2009) movie poster
    Dawn of the World (2009) May 27, 2009 · Drama, War $11.3K worldwide
    May 27, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $11.3K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in 2009?

Of the top 10, Amreeka (2009) earned the biggest share at home (29% in the US & Canada), while The Time That Remains (2009) made 97% of its gross abroad. Across all 17 films, $1.3M (3%) came from the US & Canada. 6 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 Buried Secrets (2009) $25.5M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  2. 2 Lemon Tree (2009) $7.4M
    $569.7K US & Canada · 8% $6.8M elsewhere · 92%
  3. 3 Amreeka (2009) $2.2M
    $627.4K US & Canada · 29% $1.5M elsewhere · 71%
  4. 4 The Time That Remains (2009) $1M
    $32.9K US & Canada · 3% $1M elsewhere · 97%
  5. 5 Prince of the Seas (2009) $708.4K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  6. 6 Bobbos (2009) $565.5K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  7. 7 The Wedding Song (2009) $558.5K
    $31.2K US & Canada · 6% $527.3K elsewhere · 94%
  8. 8 Matouk in Bangkok (2009) $417.9K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  9. 9 Escaping Tel Aviv (2009) $327.1K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  10. 10 Scheherazade, Tell Me a Story (2009) $322K
    No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands

How Many 2009 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

None of the 17 films reached $100M. 16 films, 94% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $39.4M 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 1 film, 6% of the list $25.5M · 65% of the gross
  • Under $10M 16 films, 94% of the list $13.9M · 35% of the gross
By release month

Which Month of 2009 Earned the Most?

September releases took the most, $27.8M from 4 films, led by Buried Secrets (2009). December was the quietest month ($22.9K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.

  1. January Jan No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  2. February Feb No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  3. March Mar Silina (2009) $106.2K Silina (2009)
  4. April Apr Lemon Tree (2009) $7.4M Lemon Tree (2009)
  5. May May Son of Babylon (2009) $161.4K Son of Babylon (2009)
  6. June Jun Bobbos (2009) $904.5K Bobbos (2009)
  7. July Jul No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  8. August Aug The Time That Remains (2009) $1M The Time That Remains (2009)
  9. September Sep Buried Secrets (2009) $27.8M Buried Secrets (2009)
  10. October Oct The Wedding Song (2009) $558.5K The Wedding Song (2009)
  11. November Nov Prince of the Seas (2009) $1.5M Prince of the Seas (2009)
  12. December Dec My Sleeping Lover (2009) $22.9K My Sleeping Lover (2009)
Last 10 years

How Does 2009 Compare With Previous Years?

Of these 10 years, 2009 earned the most: $39.4M from 17 films, led by Buried Secrets (2009).

Year Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
2000 1 film 1 $1.4M – Backstage (2000) $1.4M
2001 1 film · −95% 1 $62.9K −95% Fatma (2001) $62.9K
2002 3 films · +5439% 3 $3.5M +5439% Mafia (2002) $2.7M
2003 11 films · +53% 11 $5.3M +53% Divine Intervention (2003) $1.7M
2004 10 films · +60% 10 $8.5M +60% Okal (2004) $2.8M
2005 14 films · +39% 14 $11.8M +39% Paradise Now (2005) $3.6M
2006 20 films · +1% 20 $11.9M +1% The Yacoubian Building (2006) $2.4M
2007 12 films · −66% 12 $4.1M −66% Omar & Salma (2007) $2.5M
2008 10 films · +749% 10 $34.7M +749% The Band's Visit (2008) $14.6M
2009 17 films · +14% 17 $39.4M +14% Buried Secrets (2009) $25.5M
By genre

Which Arabic Genres Earned the Most in 2009?

Drama took $37.7M across 11 films, 95% of the total, ahead of Mystery ($25.5M) and Comedy ($1.3M). A film counts once for each of its genres.

2009 Arabic Box Office by Genre

  1. Drama $37.7M
    11 films · #1 Buried Secrets (2009)
  2. Mystery $25.5M
    1 film · #1 Buried Secrets (2009)
  3. Comedy $1.3M
    3 films · #1 Prince of the Seas (2009)
  4. History $1M
    1 film · #1 The Time That Remains (2009)
  5. War $719.9K
    3 films · #1 The Wedding Song (2009)
  6. Action $327.1K
    1 film · #1 Escaping Tel Aviv (2009)
  7. Thriller $327.1K
    1 film · #1 Escaping Tel Aviv (2009)
  8. Music $106.2K
    1 film · #1 Silina (2009)
  9. Romance $34.2K
    2 films · #1 My Sleeping Lover (2009)
Archive

Arabic Box Office Year by Year

Every year from 1965 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2018 leads with $70.6M, led by Capernaum (2018).

2020s 7 years · $84.4M
2010s 10 years · $160.9M
2000s 10 years · $120.7M
1980s 1 year · $1.3K
1970s 1 year · $309
1960s 2 years · $994.7K
FAQ

Arabic Box Office 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 17 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing Arabic-language movie in 2009?

Buried Secrets (2009) leads with $25.5M worldwide. Next come Lemon Tree (2009) at $7.4M and Amreeka (2009) at $2.2M.

How much did Arabic-language movies released in 2009 earn?

17 Arabic-language films released in 2009 report a worldwide gross, $39.4M in all, or $2.3M per film on average. 2008 releases took $34.7M.

How many Arabic-language movies released in 2009 made $1 billion?

None. The biggest, Buried Secrets (2009), earned $25.5M.

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

$1.3M of the $39.4M total, or 3%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 12 films of the 17 report no domestic figure.

How is the 2009 Arabic 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 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, and so are films whose stored language is most likely wrong.

How often is the 2009 Arabic 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.