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English box office · Week 50 · Dec 5–11, 1999

English Box Office, Week 50 of 1999: English Releases of Dec 5–11

The Green Mile (1999) is the highest-grossing English-language movie released in week 50 of 1999 (Dec 5–11), with $286.8M worldwide, ahead of Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999) at $92.9M and The Cider House Rules (1999) at $88.5M. 13 English-language films released that week report a worldwide gross, $493.2M in all, 58% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is 27.7 times the total of Week 49, 1999, whose releases took $17.8M. By genre, Drama leads with $379.1M across 10 English releases.

week 50 releases with a gross
13
combined worldwide
$493.2M
film crossed $100M
1
vs Week 49, 1999
×27.7
The Green Mile (1999) movie poster #1 of 13
#1 English-language movie of Week 50, 1999

The Green Mile (1999)

1999 · Drama, Mystery

$286.8M worldwide · 58% of the chart's total

$136.8M US & Canada · 48% $150M elsewhere · 52%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest English Hits of Week 50 of 1999?

The Green Mile (1999) leads with $286.8M, 58% of the total. The top 5 together took $492.4M, almost all of what the 13 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. The Green Mile (1999) movie poster Number 1
    $286.8M The Green Mile (1999)
    $136.8M US & Canada · 48% $150M elsewhere · 52%
  2. Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999) movie poster Number 2
    $92.9M Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999)
    $65.5M US & Canada · 71% $27.4M elsewhere · 29%
  3. The Cider House Rules (1999) movie poster Number 3
    $88.5M The Cider House Rules (1999)
    $57.5M US & Canada · 65% $31M elsewhere · 35%
  4. Stir of Echoes (1999) movie poster Number 4
    $21.1M Stir of Echoes (1999)
    $21.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  5. Cradle Will Rock (1999) movie poster Number 5
    $3M Cradle Will Rock (1999)
    $2.9M US & Canada · 97% $83.5K elsewhere · 3%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every English Release of Week 50 of 1999, 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 week 50 of 1999 (Dec 5–11).

  1. 1 The Green Mile (1999) movie poster
    The Green Mile (1999) Dec 10, 1999 · Drama, Mystery $286.8M worldwide
    Dec 10, 1999 US and Canada: $136.8M Rest of the world: $150M Worldwide: $286.8M
  2. 2 Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999) movie poster
    Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999) Dec 10, 1999 · Comedy $92.9M worldwide
    Dec 10, 1999 US and Canada: $65.5M Rest of the world: $27.4M Worldwide: $92.9M
  3. 3 The Cider House Rules (1999) movie poster
    The Cider House Rules (1999) Dec 10, 1999 · Drama, Romance $88.5M worldwide
    Dec 10, 1999 US and Canada: $57.5M Rest of the world: $31M Worldwide: $88.5M
  4. 4 Stir of Echoes (1999) movie poster
    Stir of Echoes (1999) Dec 10, 1999 · Mystery, Thriller $21.1M worldwide
    Dec 10, 1999 US and Canada: $21.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $21.1M
  5. 5 Cradle Will Rock (1999) movie poster
    Cradle Will Rock (1999) Dec 10, 1999 · Drama $3M worldwide
    Dec 10, 1999 US and Canada: $2.9M Rest of the world: $83.5K Worldwide: $3M
  6. 6 The War Zone (1999) movie poster
    The War Zone (1999) Dec 10, 1999 · Drama $254.4K worldwide
    Dec 10, 1999 US and Canada: $254.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $254.4K
  7. 7 Diamonds (1999) movie poster
    Diamonds (1999) Dec 10, 1999 · Mystery, Comedy $88.4K worldwide
    Dec 10, 1999 US and Canada: $88.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $88.4K
  8. 8 Diamonds (1999) movie poster
    Diamonds (1999) Dec 10, 1999 · Comedy, Mystery $88.4K worldwide
    Dec 10, 1999 US and Canada: $88.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $88.4K
  9. 9 Diamonds (1999) movie poster
    Diamonds (1999) Dec 10, 1999 · Comedy, Mystery $88.4K worldwide
    Dec 10, 1999 US and Canada: $88.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $88.4K
  10. 10 Diamonds (1999) movie poster
    Diamonds (1999) Dec 10, 1999 · Comedy, Mystery $88.4K worldwide
    Dec 10, 1999 US and Canada: $88.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $88.4K
  11. 11 Diamonds (1999) movie poster
    Diamonds (1999) Dec 10, 1999 · Comedy, Mystery $88.4K worldwide
    Dec 10, 1999 US and Canada: $88.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $88.4K
  12. 12 Diamonds (1999) movie poster
    Diamonds (1999) Dec 10, 1999 · Comedy, Mystery $88.4K worldwide
    Dec 10, 1999 US and Canada: $88.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $88.4K
  13. 13 Miss Julie (1999) movie poster
    Miss Julie (1999) Dec 10, 1999 · Drama $43.9K worldwide
    Dec 10, 1999 US and Canada: $43.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $43.9K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in Week 50 of 1999?

Of the top 10, Stir of Echoes (1999) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while The Green Mile (1999) made 52% of its gross abroad. Across all 13 films, $284.8M (58%) came from the US & Canada.

  1. 1 The Green Mile (1999) $286.8M
    $136.8M US & Canada · 48% $150M elsewhere · 52%
  2. 2 Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999) $92.9M
    $65.5M US & Canada · 71% $27.4M elsewhere · 29%
  3. 3 The Cider House Rules (1999) $88.5M
    $57.5M US & Canada · 65% $31M elsewhere · 35%
  4. 4 Stir of Echoes (1999) $21.1M
    $21.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  5. 5 Cradle Will Rock (1999) $3M
    $2.9M US & Canada · 97% $83.5K elsewhere · 3%
  6. 6 The War Zone (1999) $254.4K
    $254.4K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  7. 7 Diamonds (1999) $88.4K
    $88.4K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  8. 8 Diamonds (1999) $88.4K
    $88.4K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  9. 9 Diamonds (1999) $88.4K
    $88.4K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  10. 10 Diamonds (1999) $88.4K
    $88.4K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Gross bands

How Many Week 50 of 1999 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

1 of 13 films crossed $100M and took $286.8M between them, 58% of the total. 9 films, 69% 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 1 film, 8% of the list $286.8M · 58% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 3 films, 23% of the list $202.6M · 41% of the gross
  • Under $10M 9 films, 69% of the list $3.8M · <1% of the gross
Earlier years

How Does Week 50 of 1999 Compare With Earlier Years?

Of these 10 years, Week 50, 1999 earned the most: $493.2M from 13 films, led by The Green Mile (1999).

Week Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
Week 50, 1990 Dec 9–15 2 films 2 $45.1M – Mermaids (1990) $35.4M
Week 50, 1991 Dec 8–14 4 films · +705% 4 $362.6M +705% Hook (1991) $300.9M
Week 50, 1992 Dec 6–12 2 films · −64% 2 $129M −64% Forever Young (1992) $128M
Week 50, 1993 Dec 5–11 5 films · +1% 5 $130.6M +1% Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993) $57.3M
Week 50, 1994 Dec 4–10 4 films · +86% 4 $243M +86% Disclosure (1994) $214M
Week 50, 1995 Dec 10–16 4 films · +64% 4 $398.1M +64% Jumanji (1995) $262.8M
Week 50, 1996 Dec 8–14 4 films · −6% 4 $375.3M −6% Jerry Maguire (1996) $273.6M
Week 50, 1997 Dec 7–13 4 films · −39% 4 $227.3M −39% Scream 2 (1997) $172.4M
Week 50, 1998 Dec 6–12 4 films · +92% 4 $435.4M +92% Shakespeare in Love (1998) $289.3M
Week 50, 1999 Dec 5–11 13 films · +13% 13 $493.2M +13% The Green Mile (1999) $286.8M
By genre

Which English Genres Earned the Most in Week 50 of 1999?

Drama took $379.1M across 10 films, 77% of the total, ahead of Mystery ($308.5M) and Crime ($286.8M). A film counts once for each of its genres.

Week 50 of 1999 English Box Office by Genre

  1. Drama $379.1M
    10 films · #1 The Green Mile (1999)
  2. Mystery $308.5M
    8 films · #1 The Green Mile (1999)
  3. Crime $286.8M
    1 film · #1 The Green Mile (1999)
  4. Fantasy $286.8M
    1 film · #1 The Green Mile (1999)
  5. Comedy $93.5M
    7 films · #1 Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999)
  6. Romance $88.5M
    1 film · #1 The Cider House Rules (1999)
  7. Horror $21.1M
    1 film · #1 Stir of Echoes (1999)
  8. Thriller $21.1M
    1 film · #1 Stir of Echoes (1999)
FAQ

English Box Office Week 50 of 1999: 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 13 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing English-language movie in week 50 of 1999 (Dec 5–11)?

The Green Mile (1999) leads with $286.8M worldwide, $136.8M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999) at $92.9M and The Cider House Rules (1999) at $88.5M.

How much did English-language movies released in week 50 of 1999 (Dec 5–11) earn?

13 English-language films released in week 50 of 1999 (Dec 5–11) report a worldwide gross, $493.2M in all, or $37.9M per film on average. Week 49, 1999 releases took $17.8M.

How many English-language movies released in week 50 of 1999 (Dec 5–11) made $1 billion?

None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by The Green Mile (1999) with $286.8M.

How much of the Week 50, 1999 English box office came from the US and Canada?

$284.8M of the $493.2M total, or 58%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 0 films of the 13 report no domestic figure.

How is the week 50, 1999 English 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 week 50 of 1999 (Dec 5–11). 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 week 50, 1999 English 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.