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Chinese Box Office 2004: Highest-Grossing Chinese Movies

House of Flying Daggers (2004) is the highest-grossing Chinese-language movie released in 2004, with $92.9M worldwide, ahead of Warriors of Heaven and Earth (2004) at $6.1M and Infernal Affairs (2004) at $4.5M. 14 Chinese-language films released in 2004 report a worldwide gross, $107.5M in all, 10% of it from the US & Canada. That is 19.8 times the total of 2003, whose releases took $5.4M. By genre, Drama leads with $102.3M across 11 Chinese releases.

2004 releases with a gross
14
combined worldwide
$107.5M
House of Flying Daggers (2004), the #1
$92.9M
vs 2003
×19.8
House of Flying Daggers (2004) movie poster #1 of 14
#1 Chinese-language movie of 2004

House of Flying Daggers (2004)

2004 · Action, Adventure

$92.9M worldwide · 86% of the chart's total

$11.1M US & Canada · 12% $81.8M elsewhere · 88%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Chinese Hits of 2004?

House of Flying Daggers (2004) leads with $92.9M, 86% of the total. The top 5 together took $105.8M, 98% of what all 14 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. House of Flying Daggers (2004) movie poster Number 1
    $92.9M House of Flying Daggers (2004)
    $11.1M US & Canada · 12% $81.8M elsewhere · 88%
  2. Warriors of Heaven and Earth (2004) movie poster Number 2
    $6.1M Warriors of Heaven and Earth (2004)
    $82.9K US & Canada · 1% $6M elsewhere · 99%
  3. Infernal Affairs (2004) movie poster Number 3
    $4.5M Infernal Affairs (2004)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  4. Leaving Me Loving You (2004) movie poster Number 4
    $1.3M Leaving Me Loving You (2004)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  5. Goodbye, Dragon Inn (2004) movie poster Number 5
    $1M Goodbye, Dragon Inn (2004)
    $35.1K US & Canada · 3% $994.5K elsewhere · 97%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Chinese Release of 2004, 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 2004.

  1. 1 House of Flying Daggers (2004) movie poster
    House of Flying Daggers (2004) Dec 3, 2004 · Action, Adventure $92.9M worldwide
    Dec 3, 2004 US and Canada: $11.1M Rest of the world: $81.8M Worldwide: $92.9M
  2. 2 Warriors of Heaven and Earth (2004) movie poster
    Warriors of Heaven and Earth (2004) Sep 3, 2004 · Action, Adventure $6.1M worldwide
    Sep 3, 2004 US and Canada: $82.9K Rest of the world: $6M Worldwide: $6.1M
  3. 3 Infernal Affairs (2004) movie poster
    Infernal Affairs (2004) Sep 24, 2004 · Mystery, Thriller $4.5M worldwide
    Sep 24, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.5M
  4. 4 Leaving Me Loving You (2004) movie poster
    Leaving Me Loving You (2004) Feb 12, 2004 · Romance, Drama $1.3M worldwide
    Feb 12, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.3M
  5. 5 Goodbye, Dragon Inn (2004) movie poster
    Goodbye, Dragon Inn (2004) Sep 17, 2004 · Drama, Comedy $1M worldwide
    Sep 17, 2004 US and Canada: $35.1K Rest of the world: $994.5K Worldwide: $1M
  6. 6 Six Strong Guys (2004) movie poster
    Six Strong Guys (2004) Sep 2, 2004 · Romance, Comedy $784.4K worldwide
    Sep 2, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $784.4K
  7. 7 A World Without Thieves (2004) movie poster
    A World Without Thieves (2004) Dec 6, 2004 · Drama, Action $662.2K worldwide
    Dec 6, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $662.2K
  8. 8 Rice Rhapsody (2004) movie poster
    Rice Rhapsody (2004) Oct 11, 2004 · Drama, Romance $113.8K worldwide
    Oct 11, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $113.8K
  9. 9 Blind Shaft (2004) movie poster
    Blind Shaft (2004) Feb 4, 2004 · Drama $65.4K worldwide
    Feb 4, 2004 US and Canada: $33.3K Rest of the world: $32.1K Worldwide: $65.4K
  10. 10 The Passage (2004) movie poster
    The Passage (2004) Oct 24, 2004 · Drama $28.1K worldwide
    Oct 24, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $28.1K
  11. 11 Holiday Dreaming (2004) movie poster
    Holiday Dreaming (2004) Dec 10, 2004 · Comedy, Drama $25.5K worldwide
    Dec 10, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $25.5K
  12. 12 Purple Butterfly (2004) movie poster
    Purple Butterfly (2004) Nov 26, 2004 · Drama, History $17.8K worldwide
    Nov 26, 2004 US and Canada: $17.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $17.8K
  13. 13 Splendid Float (2004) movie poster
    Splendid Float (2004) Dec 4, 2004 · Drama, Romance $8.3K worldwide
    Dec 4, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.3K
  14. 14 Shaolin vs. Evil Dead (2004) movie poster
    Shaolin vs. Evil Dead (2004) Sep 5, 2004 · Horror, Action $25 worldwide
    Sep 5, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $25
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in 2004?

Of the top 10, Blind Shaft (2004) earned the biggest share at home (51% in the US & Canada), while Warriors of Heaven and Earth (2004) made 99% of its gross abroad. Across all 14 films, $11.2M (10%) came from the US & Canada. 6 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 House of Flying Daggers (2004) $92.9M
    $11.1M US & Canada · 12% $81.8M elsewhere · 88%
  2. 2 Warriors of Heaven and Earth (2004) $6.1M
    $82.9K US & Canada · 1% $6M elsewhere · 99%
  3. 3 Infernal Affairs (2004) $4.5M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  4. 4 Leaving Me Loving You (2004) $1.3M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  5. 5 Goodbye, Dragon Inn (2004) $1M
    $35.1K US & Canada · 3% $994.5K elsewhere · 97%
  6. 6 Six Strong Guys (2004) $784.4K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  7. 7 A World Without Thieves (2004) $662.2K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  8. 8 Rice Rhapsody (2004) $113.8K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  9. 9 Blind Shaft (2004) $65.4K
    $33.3K US & Canada · 51% $32.1K elsewhere · 49%
  10. 10 The Passage (2004) $28.1K
    No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands

How Many 2004 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

None of the 14 films reached $100M. 13 films, 93% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $107.5M 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, 7% of the list $92.9M · 86% of the gross
  • Under $10M 13 films, 93% of the list $14.6M · 14% of the gross
By release month

Which Month of 2004 Earned the Most?

December releases took the most, $93.6M from 4 films, led by House of Flying Daggers (2004). November was the quietest month ($17.8K). 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 Leaving Me Loving You (2004) $1.4M Leaving Me Loving You (2004)
  3. March Mar No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  4. April Apr No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  5. May May No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  6. June Jun No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  7. July Jul No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  8. August Aug No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  9. September Sep Warriors of Heaven and Earth (2004) $12.4M Warriors of Heaven and Earth (2004)
  10. October Oct Rice Rhapsody (2004) $141.9K Rice Rhapsody (2004)
  11. November Nov Purple Butterfly (2004) $17.8K Purple Butterfly (2004)
  12. December Dec House of Flying Daggers (2004) $93.6M House of Flying Daggers (2004)
Last 10 years

How Does 2004 Compare With Previous Years?

Of these 10 years, 2000 earned the most: $216.8M from 5 films, led by Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000). 2004 took $107.5M.

Year Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
1995 3 films 3 $3.2M – Shanghai Triad (1995) $2.1M
1996 2 films · +729% 2 $26.9M +729% Eye for an Eye (1996) $26.9M
1997 3 films · +35% 3 $36.2M +35% Addicted to Love (1997) $34.7M
1998 2 films · −97% 2 $1M −97% Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl (1998) $1M
1999 4 films · +2695% 4 $28.5M +2695% Election (1999) $14.9M
2000 5 films · +660% 5 $216.8M +660% Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) $214M
2001 7 films · −93% 7 $16.2M −93% In the Mood for Love (2001) $15.8M
2002 10 films · −54% 10 $7.4M −54% Lan yu (2002) $3.9M
2003 7 films · −27% 7 $5.4M −27% Sweet Sixteen (2003) $4M
2004 14 films · +1877% 14 $107.5M +1877% House of Flying Daggers (2004) $92.9M
By genre

Which Chinese Genres Earned the Most in 2004?

Drama took $102.3M across 11 films, 95% of the total, ahead of Action ($99.6M) and Adventure ($99M). A film counts once for each of its genres.

2004 Chinese Box Office by Genre

  1. Drama $102.3M
    11 films · #1 House of Flying Daggers (2004)
  2. Action $99.6M
    4 films · #1 House of Flying Daggers (2004)
  3. Adventure $99M
    2 films · #1 House of Flying Daggers (2004)
  4. Romance $95.1M
    5 films · #1 House of Flying Daggers (2004)
  5. Fantasy $92.9M
    1 film · #1 House of Flying Daggers (2004)
  6. Crime $4.5M
    1 film · #1 Infernal Affairs (2004)
  7. Mystery $4.5M
    1 film · #1 Infernal Affairs (2004)
  8. Thriller $4.5M
    1 film · #1 Infernal Affairs (2004)
  9. Comedy $1.8M
    3 films · #1 Goodbye, Dragon Inn (2004)
  10. History $17.8K
    1 film · #1 Purple Butterfly (2004)
Archive

Chinese Box Office Year by Year

Every year from 1947 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2019 leads with $4.6B, led by Ne Zha (2019).

2020s 7 years · $14.3B
2010s 10 years · $19.3B
2000s 10 years · $1.7B
1990s 10 years · $172.5M
1980s 9 years · $46.7M
1970s 3 years · $18.2M
1960s 1 year · $134
1950s 3 years · $216.1K
1940s 1 year · $10.6M
FAQ

Chinese Box Office 2004: 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 14 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing Chinese-language movie in 2004?

House of Flying Daggers (2004) leads with $92.9M worldwide, $11.1M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Warriors of Heaven and Earth (2004) at $6.1M and Infernal Affairs (2004) at $4.5M.

How much did Chinese-language movies released in 2004 earn?

14 Chinese-language films released in 2004 report a worldwide gross, $107.5M in all, or $7.7M per film on average. 2003 releases took $5.4M.

How many Chinese-language movies released in 2004 made $1 billion?

None. The biggest, House of Flying Daggers (2004), earned $92.9M.

How much of the 2004 Chinese box office came from the US and Canada?

$11.2M of the $107.5M total, or 10%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 9 films of the 14 report no domestic figure.

How is the 2004 Chinese 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 2004. 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 2004 Chinese 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.