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English box office · April 2009

English Box Office, April 2009: Top-Grossing Releases

Fast & Furious (2009) is the highest-grossing English-language movie released in April 2009, with $360.4M worldwide, ahead of Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009) at $155.5M and 17 Again (2009) at $136.3M. 39 English-language films released in April 2009 report a worldwide gross, $812.8M in all, 45% of it from the US & Canada. 3 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 27% on March 2009, whose releases took $1.1B. By genre, Drama leads with $715.3M across 21 English releases.

April 2009 releases with a gross
39
combined worldwide
$812.8M
films crossed $100M
3
vs March 2009
−27%
Fast & Furious (2009) movie poster #1 of 39
#1 English-language movie of April 2009

Fast & Furious (2009)

2009 · Action, Drama

$360.4M worldwide · 44% of the chart's total

$155.1M US & Canada · 43% $205.3M elsewhere · 57%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest English Hits of April 2009?

Fast & Furious (2009) leads with $360.4M, 44% of the total. The top 5 together took $742.6M, 91% of what all 39 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Fast & Furious (2009) movie poster Number 1
    $360.4M Fast & Furious (2009)
    $155.1M US & Canada · 43% $205.3M elsewhere · 57%
  2. Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009) movie poster Number 2
    $155.5M Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009)
    $79.6M US & Canada · 51% $76M elsewhere · 49%
  3. 17 Again (2009) movie poster Number 3
    $136.3M 17 Again (2009)
    $64.2M US & Canada · 47% $72.1M elsewhere · 53%
  4. Dragonball: Evolution (2009) movie poster Number 4
    $55.7M Dragonball: Evolution (2009)
    $9.4M US & Canada · 17% $46.4M elsewhere · 83%
  5. Crank: High Voltage (2009) movie poster Number 5
    $34.6M Crank: High Voltage (2009)
    $13.7M US & Canada · 40% $20.9M elsewhere · 60%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every English Release of April 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 April 2009.

  1. 1 Fast & Furious (2009) movie poster
    Fast & Furious (2009) Apr 3, 2009 · Action, Drama $360.4M worldwide
    Apr 3, 2009 US and Canada: $155.1M Rest of the world: $205.3M Worldwide: $360.4M
  2. 2 Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009) movie poster
    Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009) Apr 10, 2009 · Drama, Comedy $155.5M worldwide
    Apr 10, 2009 US and Canada: $79.6M Rest of the world: $76M Worldwide: $155.5M
  3. 3 17 Again (2009) movie poster
    17 Again (2009) Apr 17, 2009 · Drama, Comedy $136.3M worldwide
    Apr 17, 2009 US and Canada: $64.2M Rest of the world: $72.1M Worldwide: $136.3M
  4. 4 Dragonball: Evolution (2009) movie poster
    Dragonball: Evolution (2009) Apr 10, 2009 · Action, Adventure $55.7M worldwide
    Apr 10, 2009 US and Canada: $9.4M Rest of the world: $46.4M Worldwide: $55.7M
  5. 5 Crank: High Voltage (2009) movie poster
    Crank: High Voltage (2009) Apr 17, 2009 · Action, Thriller $34.6M worldwide
    Apr 17, 2009 US and Canada: $13.7M Rest of the world: $20.9M Worldwide: $34.6M
  6. 6 Observe and Report (2009) movie poster
    Observe and Report (2009) Apr 10, 2009 · Drama, Comedy $27M worldwide
    Apr 10, 2009 US and Canada: $24M Rest of the world: $3M Worldwide: $27M
  7. 7 Adventureland (2009) movie poster
    Adventureland (2009) Apr 3, 2009 · Drama, Comedy $17.2M worldwide
    Apr 3, 2009 US and Canada: $16M Rest of the world: $1.1M Worldwide: $17.2M
  8. 8 Il Divo (2009) movie poster
    Il Divo (2009) Apr 24, 2009 · Biography, Drama $11.3M worldwide
    Apr 24, 2009 US and Canada: $240.2K Rest of the world: $11M Worldwide: $11.3M
  9. 9 Is Anybody There? (2009) movie poster
    Is Anybody There? (2009) Apr 17, 2009 · Drama $3.4M worldwide
    Apr 17, 2009 US and Canada: $2M Rest of the world: $1.3M Worldwide: $3.4M
  10. 10 Every Little Step (2009) movie poster
    Every Little Step (2009) Apr 17, 2009 · Music, Documentary $2.8M worldwide
    Apr 17, 2009 US and Canada: $1.7M Rest of the world: $1M Worldwide: $2.8M
  11. 11 Mutant Chronicles (2009) movie poster
    Mutant Chronicles (2009) Apr 24, 2009 · Action, Adventure $2.1M worldwide
    Apr 24, 2009 US and Canada: $6.8K Rest of the world: $2.1M Worldwide: $2.1M
  12. 12 Sugar (2009) movie poster
    Sugar (2009) Apr 3, 2009 · Drama, Sport $1.1M worldwide
    Apr 3, 2009 US and Canada: $1.1M Rest of the world: $62.3K Worldwide: $1.1M
  13. 13 Anvil! The Story of Anvil (2009) movie poster
    Anvil! The Story of Anvil (2009) Apr 10, 2009 · Biography, Music $951.4K worldwide
    Apr 10, 2009 US and Canada: $667.9K Rest of the world: $283.5K Worldwide: $951.4K
  14. 14 Shank (2009) movie poster
    Shank (2009) Apr 14, 2009 · Drama, Action $713.7K worldwide
    Apr 14, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $713.7K
  15. 15 American Violet (2009) movie poster
    American Violet (2009) Apr 17, 2009 · Drama $554.4K worldwide
    Apr 17, 2009 US and Canada: $554.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $554.4K
  16. 16 Lymelife (2009) movie poster
    Lymelife (2009) Apr 8, 2009 · Drama, Comedy $540.4K worldwide
    Apr 8, 2009 US and Canada: $421.3K Rest of the world: $119.1K Worldwide: $540.4K
  17. 17 Paintball (2009) movie poster
    Paintball (2009) Apr 24, 2009 · Action, Horror $497.7K worldwide
    Apr 24, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $497.7K
  18. 18 The Escapist (2009) movie poster
    The Escapist (2009) Apr 3, 2009 · Drama, Thriller $388.2K worldwide
    Apr 3, 2009 US and Canada: $13.4K Rest of the world: $374.7K Worldwide: $388.2K
  19. 19 The Informers (2009) movie poster
    The Informers (2009) Apr 24, 2009 · Drama, Thriller $382.2K worldwide
    Apr 24, 2009 US and Canada: $300K Rest of the world: $82.2K Worldwide: $382.2K
  20. 20 My Last Five Girlfriends (2009) movie poster
    My Last Five Girlfriends (2009) Apr 23, 2009 · Romance, Comedy $257.3K worldwide
    Apr 23, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $257.3K
  21. 21 Gigantic (2009) movie poster
    Gigantic (2009) Apr 3, 2009 · Comedy, Romance $165.9K worldwide
    Apr 3, 2009 US and Canada: $102.7K Rest of the world: $63.2K Worldwide: $165.9K
  22. 22 Direct Contact (2009) movie poster
    Direct Contact (2009) Apr 16, 2009 · Action, Thriller $148.3K worldwide
    Apr 16, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $148.3K
  23. 23 Awaydays (2009) movie poster
    Awaydays (2009) Apr 1, 2009 · Drama $131.3K worldwide
    Apr 1, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $131.3K
  24. 24 Sleep Dealer (2009) movie poster
    Sleep Dealer (2009) Apr 17, 2009 · Sci-Fi $107.6K worldwide
    Apr 17, 2009 US and Canada: $80.1K Rest of the world: $27.4K Worldwide: $107.6K
  25. 25 Alien Trespass (2009) movie poster
    Alien Trespass (2009) Apr 3, 2009 · Sci-Fi, Thriller $104.5K worldwide
    Apr 3, 2009 US and Canada: $104.5K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $104.5K
  26. 26 The Good Guy (2009) movie poster
    The Good Guy (2009) Apr 25, 2009 · Comedy, Romance $100.7K worldwide
    Apr 25, 2009 US and Canada: $100.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $100.7K
  27. 27 The Mysteries of Pittsburgh (2009) movie poster
    The Mysteries of Pittsburgh (2009) Apr 10, 2009 · Adventure, Drama $80.3K worldwide
    Apr 10, 2009 US and Canada: $80.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $80.3K
  28. 28 Waiting for Ophelia (2009) movie poster
    Waiting for Ophelia (2009) Apr 9, 2009 · Comedy $79.3K worldwide
    Apr 9, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $79.3K
  29. 29 Bart Got a Room (2009) movie poster
    Bart Got a Room (2009) Apr 3, 2009 · Comedy $53.8K worldwide
    Apr 3, 2009 US and Canada: $53.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $53.8K
  30. 30 Royal Kill (2009) movie poster
    Royal Kill (2009) Apr 10, 2009 · Thriller, Action $50.1K worldwide
    Apr 10, 2009 US and Canada: $50.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $50.1K
  31. 31 Accidents Happen (2009) movie poster
    Accidents Happen (2009) Apr 23, 2009 · Drama, Comedy $36.9K worldwide
    Apr 23, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $36.9K
  32. 32 Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench (2009) movie poster
    Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench (2009) Apr 23, 2009 · Drama, Music $35.6K worldwide
    Apr 23, 2009 US and Canada: $35.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $35.6K
  33. 33 Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel (2009) movie poster
    Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel (2009) Apr 24, 2009 · Sci-Fi, Romance $23.8K worldwide
    Apr 24, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $23.8K
  34. 34 Closed for Winter (2009) movie poster
    Closed for Winter (2009) Apr 3, 2009 · Drama $14K worldwide
    Apr 3, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $14K
  35. 35 Don McKay (2009) movie poster
    Don McKay (2009) Apr 24, 2009 · Thriller, Crime $13.7K worldwide
    Apr 24, 2009 US and Canada: $13.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $13.7K
  36. 36 Ferlinghetti: A Rebirth of Wonder (2009) movie poster
    Ferlinghetti: A Rebirth of Wonder (2009) Apr 1, 2009 · Documentary $4.8K worldwide
    Apr 1, 2009 US and Canada: $4.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $4.8K
  37. 37 The Pit and the Pendulum (2009) movie poster
    The Pit and the Pendulum (2009) Apr 24, 2009 · Fantasy, Thriller $3.7K worldwide
    Apr 24, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.7K
  38. 38 Gooby (2009) movie poster
    Gooby (2009) Apr 17, 2009 · Family, Fantasy $3.2K worldwide
    Apr 17, 2009 US and Canada: $3.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.2K
  39. 39 City Rats (2009) movie poster
    City Rats (2009) Apr 24, 2009 · Drama $932 worldwide
    Apr 24, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $932
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in April 2009?

Of the top 10, Adventureland (2009) earned the biggest share at home (93% in the US & Canada), while Il Divo (2009) made 98% of its gross abroad. Across all 39 films, $369.6M (45%) came from the US & Canada.

  1. 1 Fast & Furious (2009) $360.4M
    $155.1M US & Canada · 43% $205.3M elsewhere · 57%
  2. 2 Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009) $155.5M
    $79.6M US & Canada · 51% $76M elsewhere · 49%
  3. 3 17 Again (2009) $136.3M
    $64.2M US & Canada · 47% $72.1M elsewhere · 53%
  4. 4 Dragonball: Evolution (2009) $55.7M
    $9.4M US & Canada · 17% $46.4M elsewhere · 83%
  5. 5 Crank: High Voltage (2009) $34.6M
    $13.7M US & Canada · 40% $20.9M elsewhere · 60%
  6. 6 Observe and Report (2009) $27M
    $24M US & Canada · 89% $3M elsewhere · 11%
  7. 7 Adventureland (2009) $17.2M
    $16M US & Canada · 93% $1.1M elsewhere · 7%
  8. 8 Il Divo (2009) $11.3M
    $240.2K US & Canada · 2% $11M elsewhere · 98%
  9. 9 Is Anybody There? (2009) $3.4M
    $2M US & Canada · 60% $1.3M elsewhere · 40%
  10. 10 Every Little Step (2009) $2.8M
    $1.7M US & Canada · 62% $1M elsewhere · 38%
Gross bands

How Many April 2009 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

3 of 39 films crossed $100M and took $652.3M between them, 80% of the total. 31 films, 79% 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 3 films, 8% of the list $652.3M · 80% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 5 films, 13% of the list $145.7M · 18% of the gross
  • Under $10M 31 films, 79% of the list $14.9M · 2% of the gross
By release week

Which Week of April 2009 Had the Biggest Releases?

Films released in week 14 (Mar 29–Apr 4) took $379.6M, led by Fast & Furious (2009). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.

  1. Week 14 Wk 14 Mar 29–Apr 4 Fast & Furious (2009) $379.6M Fast & Furious (2009)
  2. Week 15 Wk 15 Apr 5–11 Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009) $239.9M Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009)
  3. Week 16 Wk 16 Apr 12–18 17 Again (2009) $178.6M 17 Again (2009)
  4. Week 17 Wk 17 Apr 19–25 Il Divo (2009) $14.7M Il Divo (2009)
  5. Week 18 Wk 18 Apr 26–May 2 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years

How Does April 2009 Compare With April in Earlier Years?

Of these 10 years, April 2004 earned the most: $1.2B from 37 films, led by Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004). April 2009 took $812.8M.

Month Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
April 2000 25 films 25 $647.7M – U-571 (2000) $127.7M
April 2001 25 films · +11% 25 $716.9M +11% Bridget Jones's Diary (2001) $282M
April 2002 35 films · +52% 35 $1.1B +52% My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) $368.7M
April 2003 30 films · −34% 30 $720.9M −34% Anger Management (2003) $195.7M
April 2004 37 films · +69% 37 $1.2B +69% Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004) $154.1M
April 2005 33 films · −61% 33 $482M −61% The Amityville Horror (2005) $107.5M
April 2006 48 films · +82% 48 $879.4M +82% Scary Movie 4 (2006) $178.3M
April 2007 43 films · −33% 43 $591.6M −33% Disturbia (2007) $118.1M
April 2008 51 films · +33% 51 $787.8M +33% The Forbidden Kingdom (2008) $128.8M
April 2009 39 films · +3% 39 $812.8M +3% Fast & Furious (2009) $360.4M
By genre

Which English Genres Earned the Most in April 2009?

Drama took $715.3M across 21 films, 88% of the total, ahead of Action ($454.2M) and Thriller ($452.3M). A film counts once for each of its genres.

April 2009 English Box Office by Genre

  1. Drama $715.3M
    21 films · #1 Fast & Furious (2009)
  2. Action $454.2M
    8 films · #1 Fast & Furious (2009)
  3. Thriller $452.3M
    11 films · #1 Fast & Furious (2009)
  4. Crime $422.7M
    6 films · #1 Fast & Furious (2009)
  5. Comedy $337.4M
    15 films · #1 Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009)
  6. Romance $309.6M
    8 films · #1 Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009)
  7. Music $159.3M
    4 films · #1 Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009)
  8. Family $155.5M
    2 films · #1 Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009)
  9. Sci-Fi $58.1M
    5 films · #1 Dragonball: Evolution (2009)
  10. Adventure $58.1M
    4 films · #1 Dragonball: Evolution (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 April 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 39 films as the chart.

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

Fast & Furious (2009) leads with $360.4M worldwide, $155.1M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009) at $155.5M and 17 Again (2009) at $136.3M.

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

39 English-language films released in April 2009 report a worldwide gross, $812.8M in all, or $20.8M per film on average. March 2009 releases took $1.1B.

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

None. 3 films crossed $100 million, led by Fast & Furious (2009) with $360.4M.

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

$369.6M of the $812.8M total, or 45%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 11 films of the 39 report no domestic figure.

How is the April 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 April 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 April 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.