#1 of 39 #1 English-language movie of September 2003
2003 · Drama, Romance
$118.7M worldwide · 17% of the chart's total
$44.6M US & Canada · 38% $74.1M elsewhere · 62%
English box office · September 2003
English Box Office, September 2003: Top-Grossing Releases
Lost in Translation (2003) is the highest-grossing English-language movie released in September 2003, with $118.7M worldwide, ahead of Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003) at $98.8M and The Rundown (2003) at $81M. 39 English-language films released in September 2003 report a worldwide gross, $690.9M in all, 58% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 33% on August 2003, whose releases took $1B. By genre, Drama leads with $514.1M across 24 English releases.
- September 2003 releases with a gross
- 39
- combined worldwide
- $690.9M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs August 2003
- −33%
#1 of 39 Top 5
What Were the Biggest English Hits of September 2003?
Lost in Translation (2003) leads with $118.7M, 17% of the total. The top 5 together took $422.9M, 61% of what all 39 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 September 2003, 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 September 2003.
- 1 Sep 12, 2003 US and Canada: $44.6M Rest of the world: $74.1M Worldwide: $118.7M
- 2 Sep 12, 2003 US and Canada: $56.4M Rest of the world: $42.4M Worldwide: $98.8M
- 3 Sep 26, 2003 US and Canada: $47.7M Rest of the world: $33.3M Worldwide: $81M
- 4 Sep 12, 2003 US and Canada: $36.9M Rest of the world: $28.7M Worldwide: $65.6M
- 5 Sep 26, 2003 US and Canada: $43.6M Rest of the world: $15.3M Worldwide: $58.9M
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Sep 19, 2003 US and Canada: $42.1M Rest of the world: $6.2M Worldwide: $48.3M - 7
Sep 19, 2003 US and Canada: $30.3M Rest of the world: $3.7M Worldwide: $34M - 8
Sep 12, 2003 US and Canada: $21.2M Rest of the world: $9.4M Worldwide: $30.6M - 9
Sep 26, 2003 US and Canada: $5.8M Rest of the world: $23.8M Worldwide: $29.6M - 10
Sep 19, 2003 US and Canada: $21.4M Rest of the world: $7.7M Worldwide: $29.1M - 11
Sep 5, 2003 US and Canada: $22.7M Rest of the world: $1M Worldwide: $23.8M - 12
Sep 26, 2003 US and Canada: $9.7M Rest of the world: $9.6M Worldwide: $19.3M - 13
Sep 19, 2003 US and Canada: $3.2M Rest of the world: $10.4M Worldwide: $13.6M - 14
Sep 26, 2003 US and Canada: $400.9K Rest of the world: $9.4M Worldwide: $9.8M - 15
Sep 19, 2003 US and Canada: $6.3M Rest of the world: $3.4M Worldwide: $9.6M - 16
Sep 11, 2003 US and Canada: $4.1M Rest of the world: $9.7K Worldwide: $4.1M - 17
Sep 12, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.4M - 18
Sep 26, 2003 US and Canada: $1.5M Rest of the world: $637.7K Worldwide: $2.1M - 19
The Book of Mormon Movie, Volume 1: The Journey (2003) Sep 12, 2003 · Family, Adventure $1.7M worldwideSep 12, 2003 US and Canada: $1.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.7M - 20
Sep 19, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M - 21
Sep 3, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.5M - 22
Sep 12, 2003 US and Canada: $181.6K Rest of the world: $1.3M Worldwide: $1.4M - 23
Sep 26, 2003 US and Canada: $1.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.2M - 24
Sep 12, 2003 US and Canada: $76.6K Rest of the world: $733.7K Worldwide: $810.2K - 25
Sep 5, 2003 US and Canada: $742.9K Rest of the world: $39.7K Worldwide: $782.6K - 26
Sep 19, 2003 US and Canada: $578.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $578.2K - 27
Sep 19, 2003 US and Canada: $478K Rest of the world: $47.7K Worldwide: $525.7K - 28
Sep 19, 2003 US and Canada: $232K Rest of the world: $230.9K Worldwide: $463K - 29
Sep 19, 2003 US and Canada: $84.3K Rest of the world: $237.8K Worldwide: $322.1K - 30
Sep 1, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $198.5K - 31
Sep 12, 2003 US and Canada: $168.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $168.4K - 32
Sep 6, 2003 US and Canada: $116.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $116.9K - 33
Sep 19, 2003 US and Canada: $101.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $101.4K - 34
Sep 26, 2003 US and Canada: $58K Rest of the world: $28.2K Worldwide: $86.3K - 35
Sep 5, 2003 US and Canada: $85.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $85.7K - 36
Sep 12, 2003 US and Canada: $71.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $71.6K - 37
Sep 12, 2003 US and Canada: $24.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $24.1K - 38
Sep 25, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $18.9K - 39
Sep 5, 2003 US and Canada: $5.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $5.2K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in September 2003?
Of the top 10, The Fighting Temptations (2003) earned the biggest share at home (89% in the US & Canada), while Luther (2003) made 80% of its gross abroad. Across all 39 films, $403.6M (58%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Lost in Translation (2003) $118.7M $44.6M US & Canada · 38% $74.1M elsewhere · 62%
- 2 Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003) $98.8M $56.4M US & Canada · 57% $42.4M elsewhere · 43%
- 3 The Rundown (2003) $81M $47.7M US & Canada · 59% $33.3M elsewhere · 41%
- 4 Matchstick Men (2003) $65.6M $36.9M US & Canada · 56% $28.7M elsewhere · 44%
- 5 Under the Tuscan Sun (2003) $58.9M $43.6M US & Canada · 74% $15.3M elsewhere · 26%
- 6 Secondhand Lions (2003) $48.3M $42.1M US & Canada · 87% $6.2M elsewhere · 13%
- 7 The Fighting Temptations (2003) $34M $30.3M US & Canada · 89% $3.7M elsewhere · 11%
- 8 Cabin Fever (2003) $30.6M $21.2M US & Canada · 69% $9.4M elsewhere · 31%
- 9 Luther (2003) $29.6M $5.8M US & Canada · 20% $23.8M elsewhere · 80%
- 10 Cold Creek Manor (2003) $29.1M $21.4M US & Canada · 73% $7.7M elsewhere · 27%
Gross bands
How Many September 2003 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
1 of 39 films crossed $100M and took $118.7M between them, 17% of the total. 26 films, 67% of the list, earned under $10M.
17% 77%
- $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, 3% of the list $118.7M · 17% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 12 films, 31% of the list $532.4M · 77% of the gross
- Under $10M 26 films, 67% of the list $39.8M · 6% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of September 2003 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 37 (Sep 7–13) took $324.3M, led by Lost in Translation (2003). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 36 Wk 36 Aug 31–Sep 6 Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) $26.4M Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003)
- Week 37 Wk 37 Sep 7–13 Lost in Translation (2003) $324.3M Lost in Translation (2003)
- Week 38 Wk 38 Sep 14–20 Secondhand Lions (2003) $138.1M Secondhand Lions (2003)
- Week 39 Wk 39 Sep 21–27 The Rundown (2003) $202.1M The Rundown (2003)
- Week 40 Wk 40 Sep 28–Oct 4 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does September 2003 Compare With September in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, September 1999 earned the most: $735M from 30 films, led by American Beauty (1999). September 2003 took $690.9M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1994 33 films | 33 | $356.5M | – | Timecop (1994) $101.6M |
| September 1995 37 films · +49% | 37 | $530.4M | +49% | Seven (1995) $329M |
| September 1996 32 films · −30% | 32 | $372.3M | −30% | The First Wives Club (1996) $181.5M |
| September 1997 23 films · +16% | 23 | $432.1M | +16% | L.A. Confidential (1997) $126.2M |
| September 1998 28 films · −52% | 28 | $208.3M | −52% | Urban Legend (1998) $72.5M |
| September 1999 30 films · +253% | 30 | $735M | +253% | American Beauty (1999) $356.3M |
| September 2000 29 films · −47% | 29 | $388.1M | −47% | Remember the Titans (2000) $136.8M |
| September 2001 29 films · −30% | 29 | $270.5M | −30% | Zoolander (2001) $60.8M |
| September 2002 40 films · +117% | 40 | $585.7M | +117% | Sweet Home Alabama (2002) $180.6M |
| September 2003 39 films · +18% | 39 | $690.9M | +18% | Lost in Translation (2003) $118.7M |
By genre
Which English Genres Earned the Most in September 2003?
Drama took $514.1M across 24 films, 74% of the total, ahead of Comedy ($357.6M) and Thriller ($309.6M). A film counts once for each of its genres.
September 2003 English Box Office by Genre
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Drama $514.1M24 films · #1 Lost in Translation (2003) -
Comedy $357.6M15 films · #1 The Rundown (2003) -
Thriller $309.6M11 films · #1 Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003) -
Romance $237.2M8 films · #1 Lost in Translation (2003) -
Action $181.3M3 films · #1 Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003) -
Western $98.8M1 film · #1 Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003) -
Adventure $82.7M2 films · #1 The Rundown (2003) -
Crime $67.8M3 films · #1 Matchstick Men (2003) -
Family $51.4M3 films · #1 Secondhand Lions (2003) -
Music $35.5M3 films · #1 The Fighting Temptations (2003)
Archive
English Box Office in 2003, Month by Month
The months of 2003 with their totals: December leads with $3.1B, led by The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003).
- January $509M #1 Just Married (2003)
- February $857.1M #1 The Jungle Book 2 (2003)
- March $698.9M #1 Bringing Down the House (2003)
- April $720.9M #1 Anger Management (2003)
- May $2.7B #1 Finding Nemo (2003)
- June $1B #1 Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003)
- July $2.5B #1 Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
- August $1B #1 American Wedding (2003)
- September $690.9M #1 Lost in Translation (2003)
- October $1.3B #1 Brother Bear (2003)
- November $1.9B #1 The Matrix Revolutions (2003)
- December $3.1B #1 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
FAQ
English Box Office September 2003: 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 39 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing English-language movie in September 2003?
Lost in Translation (2003) leads with $118.7M worldwide, $44.6M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003) at $98.8M and The Rundown (2003) at $81M.
How much did English-language movies released in September 2003 earn?
39 English-language films released in September 2003 report a worldwide gross, $690.9M in all, or $17.7M per film on average. August 2003 releases took $1B.
How many English-language movies released in September 2003 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Lost in Translation (2003) with $118.7M.
How is the September 2003 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 September 2003. 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 September 2003 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.