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English box office · November 2009

English Box Office, November 2009: Top-Grossing Releases

2012 (2009) is the highest-grossing English-language movie released in November 2009, with $791.2M worldwide, ahead of The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009) at $711M and A Christmas Carol (2009) at $325.3M. 34 English-language films released in November 2009 report a worldwide gross, $3B in all, 41% of it from the US & Canada. 6 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is 3.3 times the total of October 2009, whose releases took $893.7M. By genre, Drama leads with $2.3B across 19 English releases.

November 2009 releases with a gross
34
combined worldwide
$3B
films crossed $100M
6
vs October 2009
×3.3
2012 (2009) movie poster #1 of 34
#1 English-language movie of November 2009

2012 (2009)

2009 · Action, Adventure

$791.2M worldwide · 27% of the chart's total

$166.1M US & Canada · 21% $625.1M elsewhere · 79%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest English Hits of November 2009?

2012 (2009) leads with $791.2M, 27% of the total. The top 5 together took $2.4B, 81% of what all 34 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. 2012 (2009) movie poster Number 1
    $791.2M 2012 (2009)
    $166.1M US & Canada · 21% $625.1M elsewhere · 79%
  2. The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009) movie poster Number 2
    $711M The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009)
    $297.8M US & Canada · 42% $413.2M elsewhere · 58%
  3. A Christmas Carol (2009) movie poster Number 3
    $325.3M A Christmas Carol (2009)
    $137.9M US & Canada · 42% $187.4M elsewhere · 58%
  4. The Blind Side (2009) movie poster Number 4
    $309.2M The Blind Side (2009)
    $256M US & Canada · 83% $53.2M elsewhere · 17%
  5. The Princess and the Frog (2009) movie poster Number 5
    $267.1M The Princess and the Frog (2009)
    $104.4M US & Canada · 39% $162.7M elsewhere · 61%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every English Release of November 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 November 2009.

  1. 1 2012 (2009) movie poster
    2012 (2009) Nov 13, 2009 · Action, Adventure $791.2M worldwide
    Nov 13, 2009 US and Canada: $166.1M Rest of the world: $625.1M Worldwide: $791.2M
  2. 2 The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009) movie poster
    The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009) Nov 20, 2009 · Drama, Fantasy $711M worldwide
    Nov 20, 2009 US and Canada: $297.8M Rest of the world: $413.2M Worldwide: $711M
  3. 3 A Christmas Carol (2009) movie poster
    A Christmas Carol (2009) Nov 6, 2009 · Drama, Fantasy $325.3M worldwide
    Nov 6, 2009 US and Canada: $137.9M Rest of the world: $187.4M Worldwide: $325.3M
  4. 4 The Blind Side (2009) movie poster
    The Blind Side (2009) Nov 20, 2009 · Biography, Drama $309.2M worldwide
    Nov 20, 2009 US and Canada: $256M Rest of the world: $53.2M Worldwide: $309.2M
  5. 5 The Princess and the Frog (2009) movie poster
    The Princess and the Frog (2009) Nov 25, 2009 · Fantasy, Romance $267.1M worldwide
    Nov 25, 2009 US and Canada: $104.4M Rest of the world: $162.7M Worldwide: $267.1M
  6. 6 Planet 51 (2009) movie poster
    Planet 51 (2009) Nov 20, 2009 · Adventure, Sci-Fi $105.6M worldwide
    Nov 20, 2009 US and Canada: $42.2M Rest of the world: $63.5M Worldwide: $105.6M
  7. 7 Old Dogs (2009) movie poster
    Old Dogs (2009) Nov 25, 2009 · Comedy, Family $96.8M worldwide
    Nov 25, 2009 US and Canada: $49.5M Rest of the world: $47.3M Worldwide: $96.8M
  8. 8 The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009) movie poster
    The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009) Nov 6, 2009 · Comedy, War $69.1M worldwide
    Nov 6, 2009 US and Canada: $32.4M Rest of the world: $36.7M Worldwide: $69.1M
  9. 9 Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire (2009) movie poster
    Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire (2009) Nov 6, 2009 · Drama $63.6M worldwide
    Nov 6, 2009 US and Canada: $47.6M Rest of the world: $16.1M Worldwide: $63.6M
  10. 10 Ninja Assassin (2009) movie poster
    Ninja Assassin (2009) Nov 25, 2009 · Action, Drama $61.6M worldwide
    Nov 25, 2009 US and Canada: $38.1M Rest of the world: $23.5M Worldwide: $61.6M
  11. 11 Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) movie poster
    Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) Nov 13, 2009 · Adventure, Comedy $58.1M worldwide
    Nov 13, 2009 US and Canada: $21M Rest of the world: $37.1M Worldwide: $58.1M
  12. 12 Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard (2009) movie poster
    Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard (2009) Nov 26, 2009 · Adventure, Family $52.4M worldwide
    Nov 26, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $52.4M
  13. 13 The Road (2009) movie poster
    The Road (2009) Nov 25, 2009 · Adventure, Drama $27.6M worldwide
    Nov 25, 2009 US and Canada: $8.1M Rest of the world: $19.5M Worldwide: $27.6M
  14. 14 The Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call - New Orleans (2009) movie poster
    The Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call - New Orleans (2009) Nov 20, 2009 · Drama, Crime $10.6M worldwide
    Nov 20, 2009 US and Canada: $1.7M Rest of the world: $8.9M Worldwide: $10.6M
  15. 15 Nativity! (2009) movie poster
    Nativity! (2009) Nov 27, 2009 · Comedy, Family $8.5M worldwide
    Nov 27, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.5M
  16. 16 The Private Lives of Pippa Lee (2009) movie poster
    The Private Lives of Pippa Lee (2009) Nov 27, 2009 · Drama, Romance $2.9M worldwide
    Nov 27, 2009 US and Canada: $337.4K Rest of the world: $2.5M Worldwide: $2.9M
  17. 17 Me and Orson Welles (2009) movie poster
    Me and Orson Welles (2009) Nov 25, 2009 · Drama $2.3M worldwide
    Nov 25, 2009 US and Canada: $1.2M Rest of the world: $1.1M Worldwide: $2.3M
  18. 18 Mammoth (2009) movie poster
    Mammoth (2009) Nov 20, 2009 · Drama $2M worldwide
    Nov 20, 2009 US and Canada: $9.6K Rest of the world: $2M Worldwide: $2M
  19. 19 Storm (2009) movie poster
    Storm (2009) Nov 6, 2009 · Drama $1.7M worldwide
    Nov 6, 2009 US and Canada: $16K Rest of the world: $1.6M Worldwide: $1.7M
  20. 20 The Sun (2009) movie poster
    The Sun (2009) Nov 20, 2009 · Drama, History $728.5K worldwide
    Nov 20, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $728.5K
  21. 21 The King of Fighters (2009) movie poster
    The King of Fighters (2009) Nov 5, 2009 · Sci-Fi, Action $502.2K worldwide
    Nov 5, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $502.2K
  22. 22 That Evening Sun (2009) movie poster
    That Evening Sun (2009) Nov 6, 2009 · Drama $281.4K worldwide
    Nov 6, 2009 US and Canada: $281.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $281.4K
  23. 23 Oh My God (2009) movie poster
    Oh My God (2009) Nov 13, 2009 · Documentary $113.8K worldwide
    Nov 13, 2009 US and Canada: $38.2K Rest of the world: $75.5K Worldwide: $113.8K
  24. 24 Double Identity (2009) movie poster
    Double Identity (2009) Nov 14, 2009 · Crime, Thriller $106.1K worldwide
    Nov 14, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $106.1K
  25. 25 Bunny and the Bull (2009) movie poster
    Bunny and the Bull (2009) Nov 27, 2009 · Romance, Drama $81K worldwide
    Nov 27, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $81K
  26. 26 Collapse (2009) movie poster
    Collapse (2009) Nov 6, 2009 · Documentary $47K worldwide
    Nov 6, 2009 US and Canada: $47K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $47K
  27. 27 William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe (2009) movie poster
    William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe (2009) Nov 13, 2009 · Documentary $46.1K worldwide
    Nov 13, 2009 US and Canada: $46.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $46.1K
  28. 28 Dare (2009) movie poster
    Dare (2009) Nov 13, 2009 · Drama $18K worldwide
    Nov 13, 2009 US and Canada: $18K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $18K
  29. 29 Women in Trouble (2009) movie poster
    Women in Trouble (2009) Nov 13, 2009 · Comedy $18K worldwide
    Nov 13, 2009 US and Canada: $18K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $18K
  30. 30 The Missing Person (2009) movie poster
    The Missing Person (2009) Nov 20, 2009 · Drama, Mystery $17.9K worldwide
    Nov 20, 2009 US and Canada: $17.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $17.9K
  31. 31 Defamation (2009) movie poster
    Defamation (2009) Nov 20, 2009 · Documentary $17.3K worldwide
    Nov 20, 2009 US and Canada: $12K Rest of the world: $5.3K Worldwide: $17.3K
  32. 32 Splinterheads (2009) movie poster
    Splinterheads (2009) Nov 6, 2009 · Comedy $16.4K worldwide
    Nov 6, 2009 US and Canada: $16.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $16.4K
  33. 33 Fix (2009) movie poster
    Fix (2009) Nov 20, 2009 · Drama $9.9K worldwide
    Nov 20, 2009 US and Canada: $9.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $9.9K
  34. 34 Pinprick (2009) movie poster
    Pinprick (2009) Nov 5, 2009 · Drama, Thriller $1.2K worldwide
    Nov 5, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in November 2009?

Of the top 10, The Blind Side (2009) earned the biggest share at home (83% in the US & Canada), while 2012 (2009) made 79% of its gross abroad. Across all 34 films, $1.2B (41%) came from the US & Canada.

  1. 1 2012 (2009) $791.2M
    $166.1M US & Canada · 21% $625.1M elsewhere · 79%
  2. 2 The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009) $711M
    $297.8M US & Canada · 42% $413.2M elsewhere · 58%
  3. 3 A Christmas Carol (2009) $325.3M
    $137.9M US & Canada · 42% $187.4M elsewhere · 58%
  4. 4 The Blind Side (2009) $309.2M
    $256M US & Canada · 83% $53.2M elsewhere · 17%
  5. 5 The Princess and the Frog (2009) $267.1M
    $104.4M US & Canada · 39% $162.7M elsewhere · 61%
  6. 6 Planet 51 (2009) $105.6M
    $42.2M US & Canada · 40% $63.5M elsewhere · 60%
  7. 7 Old Dogs (2009) $96.8M
    $49.5M US & Canada · 51% $47.3M elsewhere · 49%
  8. 8 The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009) $69.1M
    $32.4M US & Canada · 47% $36.7M elsewhere · 53%
  9. 9 Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire (2009) $63.6M
    $47.6M US & Canada · 75% $16.1M elsewhere · 25%
  10. 10 Ninja Assassin (2009) $61.6M
    $38.1M US & Canada · 62% $23.5M elsewhere · 38%
Gross bands

How Many November 2009 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

6 of 34 films crossed $100M and took $2.5B between them, 85% of the total. 20 films, 59% of the list, earned under $10M.

  • $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • $500M to $1B 2 films, 6% of the list $1.5B · 51% of the gross
  • $100M to $500M 4 films, 12% of the list $1B · 34% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 8 films, 24% of the list $439.8M · 15% of the gross
  • Under $10M 20 films, 59% of the list $19.4M · <1% of the gross
By release week

Which Week of November 2009 Had the Biggest Releases?

Films released in week 47 (Nov 15–21) took $1.1B, led by The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.

  1. Week 45 Wk 45 Nov 1–7 A Christmas Carol (2009) $460.5M A Christmas Carol (2009)
  2. Week 46 Wk 46 Nov 8–14 2012 (2009) $849.6M 2012 (2009)
  3. Week 47 Wk 47 Nov 15–21 The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009) $1.1B The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009)
  4. Week 48 Wk 48 Nov 22–28 The Princess and the Frog (2009) $519.2M The Princess and the Frog (2009)
  5. Week 49 Wk 49 Nov 29–Dec 5 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years

How Does November 2009 Compare With November in Earlier Years?

Of these 10 years, November 2009 earned the most: $3B from 34 films, led by 2012 (2009).

Month Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
November 2000 18 films 18 $1.3B – How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) $347.2M
November 2001 28 films · +69% 28 $2.2B +69% Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) $1B
November 2002 33 films · −44% 33 $1.2B −44% Die Another Day (2002) $432M
November 2003 30 films · +56% 30 $1.9B +56% The Matrix Revolutions (2003) $427.3M
November 2004 24 films · −8% 24 $1.8B −8% The Incredibles (2004) $631.7M
November 2005 31 films · −5% 31 $1.7B −5% Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) $897.5M
November 2006 45 films · −6% 45 $1.6B −6% Casino Royale (2006) $616.6M
November 2007 52 films · +17% 52 $1.8B +17% Enchanted (2007) $340.5M
November 2008 34 films · +47% 34 $2.7B +47% Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008) $603.9M
November 2009 34 films · +11% 34 $3B +11% 2012 (2009) $791.2M
By genre

Which English Genres Earned the Most in November 2009?

Drama took $2.3B across 19 films, 78% of the total, ahead of Fantasy ($1.5B) and Adventure ($1B). A film counts once for each of its genres.

November 2009 English Box Office by Genre

  1. Drama $2.3B
    19 films · #1 2012 (2009)
  2. Fantasy $1.5B
    5 films · #1 The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009)
  3. Adventure $1B
    5 films · #1 2012 (2009)
  4. Romance $981M
    4 films · #1 The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009)
  5. Family $913.7M
    7 films · #1 A Christmas Carol (2009)
  6. Sci-Fi $897.4M
    3 films · #1 2012 (2009)
  7. Thriller $881.1M
    6 films · #1 2012 (2009)
  8. Action $853.3M
    3 films · #1 2012 (2009)
  9. Animation $808.5M
    5 films · #1 A Christmas Carol (2009)
  10. Comedy $338.2M
    9 films · #1 Planet 51 (2009)
Archive

English Box Office in 2009, Month by Month

The months of 2009 with their totals: December leads with $5B, led by Avatar (2009).

FAQ

English Box Office November 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 34 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing English-language movie in November 2009?

2012 (2009) leads with $791.2M worldwide, $166.1M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009) at $711M and A Christmas Carol (2009) at $325.3M.

How much did English-language movies released in November 2009 earn?

34 English-language films released in November 2009 report a worldwide gross, $3B in all, or $87.3M per film on average. October 2009 releases took $893.7M.

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

None. 6 films crossed $100 million, led by 2012 (2009) with $791.2M.

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

$1.2B of the $3B total, or 41%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 7 films of the 34 report no domestic figure.

How is the November 2009 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 November 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 November 2009 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.