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French Box Office 2001: Highest-Grossing French Movies

Amélie (2001) is the highest-grossing French-language movie released in 2001, with $175.2M worldwide, ahead of The Crimson Rivers (2001) at $60.1M and Tanguy (2001) at $24.3M. 54 French-language films released in 2001 report a worldwide gross, $358.1M in all, 12% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is 3.5 times the total of 2000, whose releases took $102.4M. By genre, Comedy leads with $250.7M across 19 French releases.

2001 releases with a gross
54
combined worldwide
$358.1M
film crossed $100M
1
vs 2000
×3.5
Amélie (2001) movie poster #1 of 54
#1 French-language movie of 2001

Amélie (2001)

2001 · Comedy, Romance

$175.2M worldwide · 49% of the chart's total

$33.7M US & Canada · 19% $141.5M elsewhere · 81%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest French Hits of 2001?

Amélie (2001) leads with $175.2M, 49% of the total. The top 5 together took $290.1M, 81% of what all 54 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Amélie (2001) movie poster Number 1
    $175.2M Amélie (2001)
    $33.7M US & Canada · 19% $141.5M elsewhere · 81%
  2. The Crimson Rivers (2001) movie poster Number 2
    $60.1M The Crimson Rivers (2001)
    $595K US & Canada · <1% $59.5M elsewhere · 99%
  3. Tanguy (2001) movie poster Number 3
    $24.3M Tanguy (2001)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  4. Would I Lie to You? 2 (2001) movie poster Number 4
    $17.3M Would I Lie to You? 2 (2001)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  5. Vidocq (2001) movie poster Number 5
    $13.2M Vidocq (2001)
    No US & Canada figure reported

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every French Release of 2001, Ranked by Worldwide Gross

Ranks 1 to 50 of 54. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in 2001.

  1. 1 Amélie (2001) movie poster
    Amélie (2001) Nov 2, 2001 · Comedy, Romance $175.2M worldwide
    Nov 2, 2001 US and Canada: $33.7M Rest of the world: $141.5M Worldwide: $175.2M
  2. 2 The Crimson Rivers (2001) movie poster
    The Crimson Rivers (2001) Jun 29, 2001 · Mystery, Thriller $60.1M worldwide
    Jun 29, 2001 US and Canada: $595K Rest of the world: $59.5M Worldwide: $60.1M
  3. 3 Tanguy (2001) movie poster
    Tanguy (2001) Nov 21, 2001 · Comedy $24.3M worldwide
    Nov 21, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $24.3M
  4. 4 Would I Lie to You? 2 (2001) movie poster
    Would I Lie to You? 2 (2001) Feb 7, 2001 · Comedy $17.3M worldwide
    Feb 7, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $17.3M
  5. 5 Vidocq (2001) movie poster
    Vidocq (2001) Sep 18, 2001 · Mystery, Fantasy $13.2M worldwide
    Sep 18, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $13.2M
  6. 6 The Girl from Paris (2001) movie poster
    The Girl from Paris (2001) Sep 5, 2001 · Drama, Comedy $12.8M worldwide
    Sep 5, 2001 US and Canada: $183.3K Rest of the world: $12.6M Worldwide: $12.8M
  7. 7 The Widow of Saint-Pierre (2001) movie poster
    The Widow of Saint-Pierre (2001) Feb 23, 2001 · Drama, Romance $7.2M worldwide
    Feb 23, 2001 US and Canada: $3.2M Rest of the world: $4M Worldwide: $7.2M
  8. 8 Absolutely Fabulous (2001) movie poster
    Absolutely Fabulous (2001) Aug 29, 2001 · Comedy $7M worldwide
    Aug 29, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7M
  9. 9 Under the Sand (2001) movie poster
    Under the Sand (2001) May 4, 2001 · Drama, Mystery $6.5M worldwide
    May 4, 2001 US and Canada: $1.5M Rest of the world: $5.1M Worldwide: $6.5M
  10. 10 Tom Thumb (2001) movie poster
    Tom Thumb (2001) Oct 16, 2001 · Adventure, Family $5.9M worldwide
    Oct 16, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.9M
  11. 11 J’ai faim !!! (2001) movie poster
    J’ai faim !!! (2001) Nov 7, 2001 · Comedy $3M worldwide
    Nov 7, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3M
  12. 12 The Officers’ Ward (2001) movie poster
    The Officers’ Ward (2001) Sep 26, 2001 · War, Drama $2.9M worldwide
    Sep 26, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.9M
  13. 13 Belphegor, Phantom of the Louvre (2001) movie poster
    Belphegor, Phantom of the Louvre (2001) Apr 3, 2001 · Horror, Mystery $2.9M worldwide
    Apr 3, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.9M
  14. 14 Ghislain Lambert’s Bicycle (2001) movie poster
    Ghislain Lambert’s Bicycle (2001) Sep 14, 2001 · Comedy $2.8M worldwide
    Sep 14, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.8M
  15. 15 Beautiful Memories (2001) movie poster
    Beautiful Memories (2001) Aug 24, 2001 · Drama, Romance $2.8M worldwide
    Aug 24, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.8M
  16. 16 Sexy Boys (2001) movie poster
    Sexy Boys (2001) Dec 26, 2001 · Comedy $2.4M worldwide
    Dec 26, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.4M
  17. 17 God Is Great and I’m Not (2001) movie poster
    God Is Great and I’m Not (2001) Sep 26, 2001 · Romance, Comedy $2M worldwide
    Sep 26, 2001 US and Canada: $73.2K Rest of the world: $1.9M Worldwide: $2M
  18. 18 A Hell of a Day (2001) movie poster
    A Hell of a Day (2001) Oct 24, 2001 · Comedy, Drama $1.3M worldwide
    Oct 24, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.3M
  19. 19 Yamakasi (2001) movie poster
    Yamakasi (2001) Apr 4, 2001 · Drama, Action $1.3M worldwide
    Apr 4, 2001 US and Canada: $184.4K Rest of the world: $1.1M Worldwide: $1.3M
  20. 20 Replay (2001) movie poster
    Replay (2001) May 12, 2001 · Drama, Romance $1.3M worldwide
    May 12, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.3M
  21. 21 The Taste of Others (2001) movie poster
    The Taste of Others (2001) Feb 9, 2001 · Drama, Comedy $1M worldwide
    Feb 9, 2001 US and Canada: $891.4K Rest of the world: $130.6K Worldwide: $1M
  22. 22 Pretty Things (2001) movie poster
    Pretty Things (2001) Nov 14, 2001 · Drama $913.1K worldwide
    Nov 14, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $913.1K
  23. 23 Fat Girl (2001) movie poster
    Fat Girl (2001) Oct 10, 2001 · Drama $765.7K worldwide
    Oct 10, 2001 US and Canada: $725.9K Rest of the world: $39.9K Worldwide: $765.7K
  24. 24 Karmina 2 (2001) movie poster
    Karmina 2 (2001) Jul 13, 2001 · Horror, Romance $509K worldwide
    Jul 13, 2001 US and Canada: $509K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $509K
  25. 25 The Milk of Human Kindness (2001) movie poster
    The Milk of Human Kindness (2001) Sep 19, 2001 · Drama, Comedy $500.4K worldwide
    Sep 19, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $500.4K
  26. 26 Lumumba (2001) movie poster
    Lumumba (2001) Jun 27, 2001 · Biography, Drama $352.3K worldwide
    Jun 27, 2001 US and Canada: $352.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $352.3K
  27. 27 Happenstance (2001) movie poster
    Happenstance (2001) Nov 2, 2001 · Drama, Comedy $251.4K worldwide
    Nov 2, 2001 US and Canada: $251.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $251.4K
  28. 28 Change My Life (2001) movie poster
    Change My Life (2001) Nov 28, 2001 · Drama $232K worldwide
    Nov 28, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $232K
  29. 29 The Hidden Fortress (2001) movie poster
    The Hidden Fortress (2001) Jun 22, 2001 · Comedy, Adventure $183.6K worldwide
    Jun 22, 2001 US and Canada: $183.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $183.6K
  30. 30 The Gleaners & I (2001) movie poster
    The Gleaners & I (2001) Mar 7, 2001 · Documentary $159.2K worldwide
    Mar 7, 2001 US and Canada: $155.3K Rest of the world: $3.8K Worldwide: $159.2K
  31. 31 The Pornographer (2001) movie poster
    The Pornographer (2001) Sep 8, 2001 · Drama $126K worldwide
    Sep 8, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $126K
  32. 32 Thomas in Love (2001) movie poster
    Thomas in Love (2001) Aug 3, 2001 · Sci-Fi, Drama $111.5K worldwide
    Aug 3, 2001 US and Canada: $44.3K Rest of the world: $67.3K Worldwide: $111.5K
  33. 33 Roberto Succo (2001) movie poster
    Roberto Succo (2001) May 14, 2001 · Drama $94.4K worldwide
    May 14, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $94.4K
  34. 34 Wesh, Wesh, What’s Happening? (2001) movie poster
    Wesh, Wesh, What’s Happening? (2001) Nov 1, 2001 · Crime, Drama $85.2K worldwide
    Nov 1, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $85.2K
  35. 35 Mademoiselle (2001) movie poster
    Mademoiselle (2001) Mar 21, 2001 · Romance, Drama $83.9K worldwide
    Mar 21, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $83.9K
  36. 36 Sobibór, 14 Octobre 1943, 16 heures (2001) movie poster
    Sobibór, 14 Octobre 1943, 16 heures (2001) Oct 12, 2001 · History, Documentary $79.7K worldwide
    Oct 12, 2001 US and Canada: $41K Rest of the world: $38.7K Worldwide: $79.7K
  37. 37 Sobibor, October 14, 1943, 4 p.m. (2001) movie poster
    Sobibor, October 14, 1943, 4 p.m. (2001) May 13, 2001 · Documentary $79.7K worldwide
    May 13, 2001 US and Canada: $41K Rest of the world: $38.7K Worldwide: $79.7K
  38. 38 The Town Is Quiet (2001) movie poster
    The Town Is Quiet (2001) Oct 26, 2001 · Drama $66.3K worldwide
    Oct 26, 2001 US and Canada: $66.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $66.3K
  39. 39 Children’s Play (2001) movie poster
    Children’s Play (2001) Jun 19, 2001 · Fantasy, Thriller $61.2K worldwide
    Jun 19, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $61.2K
  40. 40 Strass (2001) movie poster
    Strass (2001) Nov 8, 2001 · Comedy, Drama $54.3K worldwide
    Nov 8, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $54.3K
  41. 41 A Matter of Taste (2001) movie poster
    A Matter of Taste (2001) Sep 7, 2001 · Drama, Thriller $51.1K worldwide
    Sep 7, 2001 US and Canada: $10.7K Rest of the world: $40.4K Worldwide: $51.1K
  42. 42 Martha… Martha (2001) movie poster
    Martha… Martha (2001) Oct 3, 2001 · Drama $46K worldwide
    Oct 3, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $46K
  43. 43 Being Light (2001) movie poster
    Being Light (2001) Dec 5, 2001 · Comedy $39.6K worldwide
    Dec 5, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $39.6K
  44. 44 Daughter of Keltoum (2001) movie poster
    Daughter of Keltoum (2001) Sep 13, 2001 · Drama $29.3K worldwide
    Sep 13, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $29.3K
  45. 45 Deep Breath (2001) movie poster
    Deep Breath (2001) Nov 7, 2001 · Drama $26.1K worldwide
    Nov 7, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $26.1K
  46. 46 August 15th (2001) movie poster
    August 15th (2001) Apr 18, 2001 · Comedy $22.4K worldwide
    Apr 18, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $22.4K
  47. 47 Wild Innocence (2001) movie poster
    Wild Innocence (2001) Sep 6, 2001 · Drama $22.1K worldwide
    Sep 6, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $22.1K
  48. 48 Transfixed (2001) movie poster
    Transfixed (2001) Aug 8, 2001 · Drama, Crime $17.4K worldwide
    Aug 8, 2001 US and Canada: $17.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $17.4K
  49. 49 H Story (2001) movie poster
    H Story (2001) Oct 17, 2001 · Drama $16.2K worldwide
    Oct 17, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $16.2K
  50. 50 La fille de son père (2001) movie poster
    La fille de son père (2001) Oct 10, 2001 · Drama $15.1K worldwide
    Oct 10, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $15.1K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in 2001?

Of the top 10, The Widow of Saint-Pierre (2001) earned the biggest share at home (44% in the US & Canada), while The Crimson Rivers (2001) made 99% of its gross abroad. Across all 54 films, $42.7M (12%) came from the US & Canada. 5 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 Amélie (2001) $175.2M
    $33.7M US & Canada · 19% $141.5M elsewhere · 81%
  2. 2 The Crimson Rivers (2001) $60.1M
    $595K US & Canada · <1% $59.5M elsewhere · 99%
  3. 3 Tanguy (2001) $24.3M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  4. 4 Would I Lie to You? 2 (2001) $17.3M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  5. 5 Vidocq (2001) $13.2M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  6. 6 The Girl from Paris (2001) $12.8M
    $183.3K US & Canada · 1% $12.6M elsewhere · 99%
  7. 7 The Widow of Saint-Pierre (2001) $7.2M
    $3.2M US & Canada · 44% $4M elsewhere · 56%
  8. 8 Absolutely Fabulous (2001) $7M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  9. 9 Under the Sand (2001) $6.5M
    $1.5M US & Canada · 22% $5.1M elsewhere · 78%
  10. 10 Tom Thumb (2001) $5.9M
    No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands

How Many 2001 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

1 of 54 films crossed $100M and took $175.2M between them, 49% of the total. 48 films, 89% 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 1 film, 2% of the list $175.2M · 49% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 5 films, 9% of the list $127.7M · 36% of the gross
  • Under $10M 48 films, 89% of the list $55.1M · 15% of the gross
By release month

Which Month of 2001 Earned the Most?

November releases took the most, $204M from 9 films, led by Amélie (2001). January was the quietest month ($1.7K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.

  1. January Jan The Road to Love (2001) $1.7K The Road to Love (2001)
  2. February Feb Would I Lie to You? 2 (2001) $25.5M Would I Lie to You? 2 (2001)
  3. March Mar The Gleaners & I (2001) $243.1K The Gleaners & I (2001)
  4. April Apr Belphegor, Phantom of the Louvre (2001) $4.2M Belphegor, Phantom of the Louvre (2001)
  5. May May Under the Sand (2001) $8M Under the Sand (2001)
  6. June Jun The Crimson Rivers (2001) $60.7M The Crimson Rivers (2001)
  7. July Jul Karmina 2 (2001) $509K Karmina 2 (2001)
  8. August Aug Absolutely Fabulous (2001) $9.9M Absolutely Fabulous (2001)
  9. September Sep Vidocq (2001) $34.4M Vidocq (2001)
  10. October Oct Tom Thumb (2001) $8.2M Tom Thumb (2001)
  11. November Nov Amélie (2001) $204M Amélie (2001)
  12. December Dec Sexy Boys (2001) $2.4M Sexy Boys (2001)
Last 10 years

How Does 2001 Compare With Previous Years?

Of these 10 years, 2001 earned the most: $358.1M from 54 films, led by Amélie (2001).

Year Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
1992 10 films 10 $11.7M – Indochine (1992) $5.6M
1993 5 films · −72% 5 $3.3M −72% Three Colors: Blue (1993) $1.6M
1994 8 films · +141% 8 $8M +141% Three Colors: Red (1994) $3.6M
1995 7 films · −29% 7 $5.6M −29% The City of Lost Children (1995) $1.8M
1996 12 films · +264% 12 $20.5M +264% The Eighth Day (1996) $12.6M
1997 7 films · −95% 7 $1.1M −95% Artemisia (1997) $356.7K
1998 8 films · +2462% 8 $28M +2462% The Big Hit (1998) $27M
1999 11 films · −62% 11 $10.5M −62% Elvis Gratton 2: Miracle à Memphis (1999) $3.3M
2000 19 films · +873% 19 $102.4M +873% Taxi 2 (2000) $60.7M
2001 54 films · +250% 54 $358.1M +250% Amélie (2001) $175.2M
By genre

Which French Genres Earned the Most in 2001?

Comedy took $250.7M across 19 films, 70% of the total, ahead of Romance ($193M) and Mystery ($82.8M). A film counts once for each of its genres.

2001 French Box Office by Genre

  1. Comedy $250.7M
    19 films · #1 Amélie (2001)
  2. Romance $193M
    11 films · #1 Amélie (2001)
  3. Mystery $82.8M
    5 films · #1 The Crimson Rivers (2001)
  4. Thriller $73.5M
    5 films · #1 The Crimson Rivers (2001)
  5. Crime $61.6M
    5 films · #1 The Crimson Rivers (2001)
  6. Drama $41.1M
    34 films · #1 The Girl from Paris (2001)
  7. Fantasy $22M
    4 films · #1 Vidocq (2001)
  8. Action $14.5M
    2 films · #1 Vidocq (2001)
  9. Sci-Fi $13.4M
    2 films · #1 Vidocq (2001)
  10. Adventure $6.1M
    2 films · #1 Tom Thumb (2001)
Archive

French Box Office Year by Year

Every year from 1931 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2012 leads with $937.3M, led by The Intouchables (2012).

2020s 7 years · $1.5B
2010s 10 years · $4.4B
2000s 10 years · $3.5B
1990s 10 years · $113.6M
1980s 10 years · $128M
1970s 10 years · $40.3M
1960s 10 years · $17.5M
1950s 9 years · $2.2M
1940s 6 years · $456.7K
1930s 6 years · $441.2K
FAQ

French Box Office 2001: 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 54 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing French-language movie in 2001?

Amélie (2001) leads with $175.2M worldwide, $33.7M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Crimson Rivers (2001) at $60.1M and Tanguy (2001) at $24.3M.

How much did French-language movies released in 2001 earn?

54 French-language films released in 2001 report a worldwide gross, $358.1M in all, or $6.6M per film on average. 2000 releases took $102.4M.

How many French-language movies released in 2001 made $1 billion?

None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Amélie (2001) with $175.2M.

How much of the 2001 French box office came from the US and Canada?

$42.7M of the $358.1M total, or 12%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 33 films of the 54 report no domestic figure.

How is the 2001 French 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 2001. 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 2001 French 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.