#1 of 37 #1 English-language movie of October 2000
2000 · Comedy, Romance
$330.4M worldwide · 40% of the chart's total
$166.2M US & Canada · 50% $164.2M elsewhere · 50%
English box office · October 2000
English Box Office, October 2000: Top-Grossing Releases
Meet the Parents (2000) is the highest-grossing English-language movie released in October 2000, with $330.4M worldwide, ahead of Billy Elliot (2000) at $110.2M and Bedazzled (2000) at $90.4M. 37 English-language films released in October 2000 report a worldwide gross, $834.1M in all, 50% of it from the US & Canada. 2 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 115% on September 2000, whose releases took $388.1M. By genre, Comedy leads with $612.3M across 16 English releases.
- October 2000 releases with a gross
- 37
- combined worldwide
- $834.1M
- films crossed $100M
- 2
- vs September 2000
- +115%
#1 of 37 Top 5
What Were the Biggest English Hits of October 2000?
Meet the Parents (2000) leads with $330.4M, 40% of the total. The top 5 together took $634.5M, 76% of what all 37 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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The chart
Every English Release of October 2000, 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 2000.
- 1 Oct 6, 2000 US and Canada: $166.2M Rest of the world: $164.2M Worldwide: $330.4M
- 2 Oct 13, 2000 US and Canada: $22M Rest of the world: $88.2M Worldwide: $110.2M
- 3 Oct 20, 2000 US and Canada: $37.9M Rest of the world: $52.5M Worldwide: $90.4M
- 4 Oct 20, 2000 US and Canada: $33.5M Rest of the world: $22.2M Worldwide: $55.7M
- 5 Oct 27, 2000 US and Canada: $26.4M Rest of the world: $21.3M Worldwide: $47.7M
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Oct 13, 2000 US and Canada: $16.8M Rest of the world: $14.5M Worldwide: $31.4M - 7
Oct 27, 2000 US and Canada: $13.6M Rest of the world: $14.4M Worldwide: $28M - 8
Oct 13, 2000 US and Canada: $13.1M Rest of the world: $9.7M Worldwide: $22.8M - 9
Oct 13, 2000 US and Canada: $17.9M Rest of the world: $4.6M Worldwide: $22.4M - 10
Oct 6, 2000 US and Canada: $15M Rest of the world: $4.4M Worldwide: $19.4M - 11
Oct 6, 2000 US and Canada: $11.3M Rest of the world: $5.4M Worldwide: $16.7M - 12
Oct 6, 2000 US and Canada: $9.6M Rest of the world: $7M Worldwide: $16.6M - 13
Oct 13, 2000 US and Canada: $13.6M Rest of the world: $126.6K Worldwide: $13.7M - 14
Oct 27, 2000 US and Canada: $10M Rest of the world: $847.7K Worldwide: $10.9M - 15
Oct 6, 2000 US and Canada: $3.6M Rest of the world: $3.8M Worldwide: $7.4M - 16
Oct 6, 2000 US and Canada: $2.3M Rest of the world: $188.7K Worldwide: $2.5M - 17
Oct 27, 2000 US and Canada: $1M Rest of the world: $652.9K Worldwide: $1.7M - 18
Oct 20, 2000 US and Canada: $1.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.2M - 19
Oct 6, 2000 US and Canada: $1.1M Rest of the world: $69.9K Worldwide: $1.2M - 20
Oct 6, 2000 US and Canada: $1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1M - 21
Oct 20, 2000 US and Canada: $889.4K Rest of the world: $34.7K Worldwide: $924K - 22
Oct 27, 2000 US and Canada: $247.4K Rest of the world: $36.4K Worldwide: $283.8K - 23
Oct 31, 2000 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $270.8K - 24
Oct 13, 2000 US and Canada: $217.2K Rest of the world: $15K Worldwide: $232.3K - 25
Oct 6, 2000 US and Canada: $173.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $173.6K - 26
Oct 6, 2000 US and Canada: $114.4K Rest of the world: $13.9K Worldwide: $128.4K - 27
Oct 25, 2000 US and Canada: $114.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $114.9K - 28
Oct 22, 2000 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $98.2K - 29
Oct 6, 2000 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $86.7K - 30
Oct 6, 2000 US and Canada: $84.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $84.7K - 31
Oct 27, 2000 US and Canada: $72.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $72.2K - 32
Oct 27, 2000 US and Canada: $54.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $54.8K - 33
Oct 13, 2000 US and Canada: $43.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $43.8K - 34
Oct 6, 2000 US and Canada: $31.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $31.3K - 35
Oct 18, 2000 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $20.4K - 36
Oct 27, 2000 US and Canada: $19.5K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $19.5K - 37
Oct 27, 2000 US and Canada: $10.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $10.9K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in October 2000?
Of the top 10, The Contender (2000) earned the biggest share at home (80% in the US & Canada), while Billy Elliot (2000) made 80% of its gross abroad. Across all 37 films, $419.4M (50%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Meet the Parents (2000) $330.4M $166.2M US & Canada · 50% $164.2M elsewhere · 50%
- 2 Billy Elliot (2000) $110.2M $22M US & Canada · 20% $88.2M elsewhere · 80%
- 3 Bedazzled (2000) $90.4M $37.9M US & Canada · 42% $52.5M elsewhere · 58%
- 4 Pay It Forward (2000) $55.7M $33.5M US & Canada · 60% $22.2M elsewhere · 40%
- 5 Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 (2000) $47.7M $26.4M US & Canada · 55% $21.3M elsewhere · 45%
- 6 Lost Souls (2000) $31.4M $16.8M US & Canada · 54% $14.5M elsewhere · 46%
- 7 The Little Vampire (2000) $28M $13.6M US & Canada · 49% $14.4M elsewhere · 51%
- 8 Dr T and the Women (2000) $22.8M $13.1M US & Canada · 57% $9.7M elsewhere · 43%
- 9 The Contender (2000) $22.4M $17.9M US & Canada · 80% $4.6M elsewhere · 20%
- 10 Get Carter (2000) $19.4M $15M US & Canada · 77% $4.4M elsewhere · 23%
Gross bands
How Many October 2000 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
2 of 37 films crossed $100M and took $440.6M between them, 53% of the total. 23 films, 62% of the list, earned under $10M.
53% 45%
- $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, 5% of the list $440.6M · 53% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 12 films, 32% of the list $375.8M · 45% of the gross
- Under $10M 23 films, 62% of the list $17.7M · 2% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of October 2000 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 41 (Oct 1–7) took $395.7M, led by Meet the Parents (2000). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 41 Wk 41 Oct 1–7 Meet the Parents (2000) $395.7M Meet the Parents (2000)
- Week 42 Wk 42 Oct 8–14 Billy Elliot (2000) $200.8M Billy Elliot (2000)
- Week 43 Wk 43 Oct 15–21 Bedazzled (2000) $148.3M Bedazzled (2000)
- Week 44 Wk 44 Oct 22–28 Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 (2000) $88.9M Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 (2000)
- Week 45 Wk 45 Oct 29–Nov 4 2001: A Space Travesty (2000) $270.8K 2001: A Space Travesty (2000)
Earlier years
How Does October 2000 Compare With October in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, October 2000 earned the most: $834.1M from 37 films, led by Meet the Parents (2000).
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1991 28 films | 28 | $182.1M | – | Curly Sue (1991) $33.7M |
| October 1992 18 films · +106% | 18 | $374.9M | +106% | Under Siege (1992) $156.6M |
| October 1993 27 films · +45% | 27 | $544.8M | +45% | Cool Runnings (1993) $154.9M |
| October 1994 19 films · +19% | 19 | $647.3M | +19% | Pulp Fiction (1994) $213.9M |
| October 1995 25 films · −34% | 25 | $430.2M | −34% | Get Shorty (1995) $115.1M |
| October 1996 25 films · +7% | 25 | $459M | +7% | Sleepers (1996) $165.6M |
| October 1997 25 films · +35% | 25 | $619.7M | +35% | The Devil's Advocate (1997) $152.9M |
| October 1998 24 films · −1% | 24 | $613.2M | −1% | Antz (1998) $171.8M |
| October 1999 42 films · −14% | 42 | $530.4M | −14% | Three Kings (1999) $107.8M |
| October 2000 37 films · +57% | 37 | $834.1M | +57% | Meet the Parents (2000) $330.4M |
By genre
Which English Genres Earned the Most in October 2000?
Comedy took $612.3M across 16 films, 73% of the total, ahead of Romance ($500.7M) and Drama ($277.7M). A film counts once for each of its genres.
October 2000 English Box Office by Genre
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Comedy $612.3M16 films · #1 Meet the Parents (2000) -
Romance $500.7M7 films · #1 Meet the Parents (2000) -
Drama $277.7M22 films · #1 Billy Elliot (2000) -
Fantasy $135M3 films · #1 Bedazzled (2000) -
Thriller $122M7 films · #1 Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 (2000) -
Music $113.9M3 films · #1 Billy Elliot (2000) -
Horror $107.2M5 films · #1 Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 (2000) -
Crime $79.2M7 films · #1 Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 (2000) -
Mystery $47.8M2 films · #1 Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 (2000) -
Family $45.9M3 films · #1 The Little Vampire (2000)
Archive
English Box Office in 2000, Month by Month
The months of 2000 with their totals: December leads with $1.9B, led by Cast Away (2000).
- January $496.6M #1 The Tony Blair Witch Project (2000)
- February $772M #1 Scream 3 (2000)
- March $896.4M #1 Erin Brockovich (2000)
- April $647.7M #1 U-571 (2000)
- May $1.7B #1 Mission: Impossible II (2000)
- June $1.5B #1 The Perfect Storm (2000)
- July $921.8M #1 X-Men (2000)
- August $783.4M #1 Hollow Man (2000)
- September $388.1M #1 Remember the Titans (2000)
- October $834.1M #1 Meet the Parents (2000)
- November $1.3B #1 How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
- December $1.9B #1 Cast Away (2000)
FAQ
English Box Office October 2000: 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 37 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing English-language movie in October 2000?
Meet the Parents (2000) leads with $330.4M worldwide, $166.2M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Billy Elliot (2000) at $110.2M and Bedazzled (2000) at $90.4M.
How much did English-language movies released in October 2000 earn?
37 English-language films released in October 2000 report a worldwide gross, $834.1M in all, or $22.5M per film on average. September 2000 releases took $388.1M.
How many English-language movies released in October 2000 made $1 billion?
None. 2 films crossed $100 million, led by Meet the Parents (2000) with $330.4M.
How is the October 2000 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 October 2000. 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 October 2000 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.