#1 of 12 #1 Finnish-language movie of 2009
2009 · Crime, Drama
$2.8M worldwide · 24% of the chart's total
No US & Canada figure reported
Finnish box office · 2009
Finnish Box Office 2009: Highest-Grossing Finnish Movies
Hellsinki (2009) is the highest-grossing Finnish-language movie released in 2009, with $2.8M worldwide, ahead of Backwood Philosopher (2009) at $2.4M and Under the North Star (2009) at $1.9M. 12 Finnish-language films released in 2009 report a worldwide gross, $11.6M in all. That is up 125% on 2008, whose releases took $5.1M. By genre, Drama leads with $11M across 10 Finnish releases.
- 2009 releases with a gross
- 12
- combined worldwide
- $11.6M
- Hellsinki (2009), the #1
- $2.8M
- vs 2008
- +125%
#1 of 12 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Finnish Hits of 2009?
Hellsinki (2009) leads with $2.8M, 24% of the total. The top 5 together took $10.2M, 88% of what all 12 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 Finnish Release of 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 2009.
- 1 Jan 9, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.8M
- 2 Dec 25, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.4M
- 3 Dec 4, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.9M
- 4 Aug 21, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.8M
- 5 Feb 13, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M
- 6
Feb 27, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $601.4K - 7
Sep 4, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $465.3K - 8
Mar 20, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $116.5K - 9
Sep 25, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $74.3K - 10
Oct 9, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $52.9K - 11
Nov 27, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $16.6K - 12
Mar 1, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5K
Gross bands
How Many 2009 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
None of the 12 films reached $100M. 12 films, 100% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $11.6M total.
100%
- $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 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $10M to $100M 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- Under $10M 12 films, 100% of the list $11.6M · 100% of the gross
By release month
Which Month of 2009 Earned the Most?
December releases took the most, $4.4M from 2 films, led by Backwood Philosopher (2009). November was the quietest month ($16.6K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.
- January Jan Hellsinki (2009) $2.8M Hellsinki (2009)
- February Feb Forbidden Fruit (2009) $1.8M Forbidden Fruit (2009)
- March Mar One Foot Under (2009) $121.5K One Foot Under (2009)
- April Apr No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- May May No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- June Jun No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- July Jul No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- August Aug The House of Branching Love (2009) $1.8M The House of Branching Love (2009)
- September Sep Last Cowboy Standing (2009) $539.6K Last Cowboy Standing (2009)
- October Oct Twisted Roots (2009) $52.9K Twisted Roots (2009)
- November Nov What Became of Us (2009) $16.6K What Became of Us (2009)
- December Dec Backwood Philosopher (2009) $4.4M Backwood Philosopher (2009)
Last 10 years
How Does 2009 Compare With Previous Years?
Of these 10 years, 2003 earned the most: $20.3M from 9 films, led by The Man Without a Past (2003). 2009 took $11.6M.
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 1 film | 1 | $7.2M | – | Screwed (2000) $7.2M |
| 2001 3 films · −55% | 3 | $3.3M | −55% | Rollo and the Spirit of the Woods (2001) $1.6M |
| 2002 6 films · +58% | 6 | $5.2M | +58% | Hayflower and Quiltshoe (2002) $2.2M |
| 2003 9 films · +294% | 9 | $20.3M | +294% | The Man Without a Past (2003) $9.6M |
| 2004 6 films · −79% | 6 | $4.4M | −79% | Dog Nail Clipper (2004) $1.7M |
| 2005 7 films · +41% | 7 | $6.1M | +41% | Mother of Mine (2005) $2.9M |
| 2006 4 films · −8% | 4 | $5.6M | −8% | Matti: Hell Is for Heroes (2006) $4.4M |
| 2007 11 films · +217% | 11 | $17.9M | +217% | Christmas Story (2007) $4.3M |
| 2008 8 films · −71% | 8 | $5.1M | −71% | The Home of Dark Butterflies (2008) $1.4M |
| 2009 12 films · +125% | 12 | $11.6M | +125% | Hellsinki (2009) $2.8M |
By genre
Which Finnish Genres Earned the Most in 2009?
Drama took $11M across 10 films, 95% of the total, ahead of Comedy ($5M) and Crime ($2.8M). A film counts once for each of its genres.
2009 Finnish Box Office by Genre
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Drama $11M10 films · #1 Hellsinki (2009) -
Comedy $5M4 films · #1 Backwood Philosopher (2009) -
Crime $2.8M2 films · #1 Hellsinki (2009) -
History $1.9M1 film · #1 Under the North Star (2009) -
Documentary $5K1 film · #1 Basket Case (2009)
Archive
Finnish Box Office Year by Year
Every year from 1973 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2017 leads with $21.4M, led by The Other Side of Hope (2017).
2020s 6 years · $35.5M
2010s 10 years · $121.9M
- 2019 $1.4M #1 Limbo (2019)
- 2018 $214.7K #1 One Last Deal (2018)
- 2017 $21.4M #1 The Other Side of Hope (2017)
- 2016 $15.2M #1 Reunion 2: The Bachelor Party (2016)
- 2015 $17.2M #1 Lapland Odyssey 2 (2015)
- 2014 $11.2M #1 The Grump (2014)
- 2013 $12.8M #1 21 Ways to Ruin a Marriage (2013)
- 2012 $17.6M #1 Road North (2012)
- 2011 $5.3M #1 Brothers (2011)
- 2010 $19.5M #1 Lapland Odyssey (2010)
2000s 10 years · $86.7M
- 2009 $11.6M #1 Hellsinki (2009)
- 2008 $5.1M #1 The Home of Dark Butterflies (2008)
- 2007 $17.9M #1 Christmas Story (2007)
- 2006 $5.6M #1 Matti: Hell Is for Heroes (2006)
- 2005 $6.1M #1 Mother of Mine (2005)
- 2004 $4.4M #1 Dog Nail Clipper (2004)
- 2003 $20.3M #1 The Man Without a Past (2003)
- 2002 $5.2M #1 Hayflower and Quiltshoe (2002)
- 2001 $3.3M #1 Rollo and the Spirit of the Woods (2001)
- 2000 $7.2M #1 Screwed (2000)
1990s 3 years · $20M
1980s 1 year · $298
1970s 1 year · $1.4M
FAQ
Finnish Box Office 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 12 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing Finnish-language movie in 2009?
Hellsinki (2009) leads with $2.8M worldwide. Next come Backwood Philosopher (2009) at $2.4M and Under the North Star (2009) at $1.9M.
How much did Finnish-language movies released in 2009 earn?
12 Finnish-language films released in 2009 report a worldwide gross, $11.6M in all, or $964.3K per film on average. 2008 releases took $5.1M.
How many Finnish-language movies released in 2009 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, Hellsinki (2009), earned $2.8M.
How is the 2009 Finnish 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 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 2009 Finnish 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.