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French Box Office 2002: Highest-Grossing French Movies

Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (2002) is the highest-grossing French-language movie released in 2002, with $131.1M worldwide, ahead of 8 Women (2002) at $42.4M and The Spanish Apartment (2002) at $33.3M. 72 French-language films released in 2002 report a worldwide gross, $334.8M in all, 5% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 7% on 2001, whose releases took $358.1M. By genre, Comedy leads with $291.1M across 28 French releases.

2002 releases with a gross
72
combined worldwide
$334.8M
film crossed $100M
1
vs 2001
−7%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest French Hits of 2002?

Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (2002) leads with $131.1M, 39% of the total. The top 5 together took $234.2M, 70% of what all 72 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (2002) movie poster Number 1
    $131.1M Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (2002)
    $3.1M US & Canada · 2% $128M elsewhere · 98%
  2. 8 Women (2002) movie poster Number 2
    $42.4M 8 Women (2002)
    $3.1M US & Canada · 7% $39.3M elsewhere · 93%
  3. The Spanish Apartment (2002) movie poster Number 3
    $33.3M The Spanish Apartment (2002)
    $3.9M US & Canada · 12% $29.4M elsewhere · 88%
  4. Dead Weight (2002) movie poster Number 4
    $17M Dead Weight (2002)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  5. Wasabi (2002) movie poster Number 5
    $10.4M Wasabi (2002)
    $97.2K US & Canada · <1% $10.3M elsewhere · 99%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every French Release of 2002, Ranked by Worldwide Gross

Ranks 1 to 50 of 72. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in 2002.

  1. 1 Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (2002) movie poster
    Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (2002) Jan 30, 2002 · Adventure, Comedy $131.1M worldwide
    Jan 30, 2002 US and Canada: $3.1M Rest of the world: $128M Worldwide: $131.1M
  2. 2 8 Women (2002) movie poster
    8 Women (2002) Sep 20, 2002 · Mystery, Comedy $42.4M worldwide
    Sep 20, 2002 US and Canada: $3.1M Rest of the world: $39.3M Worldwide: $42.4M
  3. 3 The Spanish Apartment (2002) movie poster
    The Spanish Apartment (2002) Jun 19, 2002 · Romance, Drama $33.3M worldwide
    Jun 19, 2002 US and Canada: $3.9M Rest of the world: $29.4M Worldwide: $33.3M
  4. 4 Dead Weight (2002) movie poster
    Dead Weight (2002) Apr 10, 2002 · Comedy $17M worldwide
    Apr 10, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $17M
  5. 5 Wasabi (2002) movie poster
    Wasabi (2002) Sep 27, 2002 · Action, Drama $10.4M worldwide
    Sep 27, 2002 US and Canada: $97.2K Rest of the world: $10.3M Worldwide: $10.4M
  6. 6 Monsieur Batignole (2002) movie poster
    Monsieur Batignole (2002) Mar 6, 2002 · Comedy, Drama $9.5M worldwide
    Mar 6, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.5M
  7. 7 Summer Things (2002) movie poster
    Summer Things (2002) Mar 4, 2002 · Comedy, Drama $8.7M worldwide
    Mar 4, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.7M
  8. 8 The Piano Teacher (2002) movie poster
    The Piano Teacher (2002) Mar 29, 2002 · Drama, Music $6.8M worldwide
    Mar 29, 2002 US and Canada: $1M Rest of the world: $5.8M Worldwide: $6.8M
  9. 9 Shooting Stars (2002) movie poster
    Shooting Stars (2002) Apr 24, 2002 · Comedy $6.4M worldwide
    Apr 24, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.4M
  10. 10 The Adversary (2002) movie poster
    The Adversary (2002) Aug 28, 2002 · Drama, Crime $5.7M worldwide
    Aug 28, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.7M
  11. 11 If I Were a Rich Man (2002) movie poster
    If I Were a Rich Man (2002) Nov 27, 2002 · Comedy $5.6M worldwide
    Nov 27, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.6M
  12. 12 Read My Lips (2002) movie poster
    Read My Lips (2002) Jul 5, 2002 · Drama, Thriller $5.4M worldwide
    Jul 5, 2002 US and Canada: $1.5M Rest of the world: $3.9M Worldwide: $5.4M
  13. 13 My Wife Is an Actress (2002) movie poster
    My Wife Is an Actress (2002) Jul 12, 2002 · Drama, Comedy $5.2M worldwide
    Jul 12, 2002 US and Canada: $1.1M Rest of the world: $4M Worldwide: $5.2M
  14. 14 Slice of Life (2002) movie poster
    Slice of Life (2002) Oct 16, 2002 · Comedy, Drama $3.6M worldwide
    Oct 16, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.6M
  15. 15 Satin Rouge (2002) movie poster
    Satin Rouge (2002) Apr 12, 2002 · Drama, Music $3.5M worldwide
    Apr 12, 2002 US and Canada: $231.9K Rest of the world: $3.3M Worldwide: $3.5M
  16. 16 Blanche (2002) movie poster
    Blanche (2002) Sep 18, 2002 · Adventure, Comedy $3.4M worldwide
    Sep 18, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.4M
  17. 17 Whatever You Say (2002) movie poster
    Whatever You Say (2002) Dec 17, 2002 · Crime, Thriller $2.8M worldwide
    Dec 17, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.8M
  18. 18 Marie-Jo and Her 2 Loves (2002) movie poster
    Marie-Jo and Her 2 Loves (2002) May 16, 2002 · Drama, Romance $2.7M worldwide
    May 16, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.7M
  19. 19 Special Delivery (2002) movie poster
    Special Delivery (2002) Dec 11, 2002 · Comedy $2.2M worldwide
    Dec 11, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.2M
  20. 20 A Private Affair (2002) movie poster
    A Private Affair (2002) Apr 13, 2002 · Mystery, Crime $2.2M worldwide
    Apr 13, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.2M
  21. 21 Monique (2002) movie poster
    Monique (2002) Aug 21, 2002 · Comedy, Drama $2.2M worldwide
    Aug 21, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.2M
  22. 22 How I Killed My Father (2002) movie poster
    How I Killed My Father (2002) Aug 23, 2002 · Drama, Thriller $1.8M worldwide
    Aug 23, 2002 US and Canada: $145.4K Rest of the world: $1.7M Worldwide: $1.8M
  23. 23 Safe Conduct (2002) movie poster
    Safe Conduct (2002) Oct 11, 2002 · Biography, Drama $1.7M worldwide
    Oct 11, 2002 US and Canada: $25.4K Rest of the world: $1.7M Worldwide: $1.7M
  24. 24 Women or Children First (2002) movie poster
    Women or Children First (2002) Mar 20, 2002 · Drama $1.6M worldwide
    Mar 20, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M
  25. 25 24 Hours in the Life of a Woman (2002) movie poster
    24 Hours in the Life of a Woman (2002) Sep 7, 2002 · Drama $1.5M worldwide
    Sep 7, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.5M
  26. 26 Gangsters (2002) movie poster
    Gangsters (2002) Feb 20, 2002 · Crime, Drama $1.3M worldwide
    Feb 20, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.3M
  27. 27 Hypnotized and Hysterical (Hairstylist Wanted) (2002) movie poster
    Hypnotized and Hysterical (Hairstylist Wanted) (2002) Sep 10, 2002 · Comedy $1.3M worldwide
    Sep 10, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.3M
  28. 28 Corto Maltese: The Secret Court of the Arcane (2002) movie poster
    Corto Maltese: The Secret Court of the Arcane (2002) Aug 6, 2002 · Animation, History $1.3M worldwide
    Aug 6, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.3M
  29. 29 Dance Challenge (2002) movie poster
    Dance Challenge (2002) May 22, 2002 · Comedy, Music $1.2M worldwide
    May 22, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M
  30. 30 Love Street (2002) movie poster
    Love Street (2002) Feb 13, 2002 · Drama, Romance $1.2M worldwide
    Feb 13, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M
  31. 31 The Lady and the Duke (2002) movie poster
    The Lady and the Duke (2002) May 10, 2002 · Drama, History $1.1M worldwide
    May 10, 2002 US and Canada: $331.1K Rest of the world: $797.1K Worldwide: $1.1M
  32. 32 Adolphe (2002) movie poster
    Adolphe (2002) Oct 30, 2002 · Drama, Romance $1.1M worldwide
    Oct 30, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.1M
  33. 33 Irène (2002) movie poster
    Irène (2002) Jun 26, 2002 · Comedy, Romance $1M worldwide
    Jun 26, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1M
  34. 34 The Red Siren (2002) movie poster
    The Red Siren (2002) Jul 27, 2002 · Action, Thriller $898.2K worldwide
    Jul 27, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $898.2K
  35. 35 I'm Going Home (2002) movie poster
    I'm Going Home (2002) Aug 14, 2002 · Drama, Comedy $853.5K worldwide
    Aug 14, 2002 US and Canada: $140.9K Rest of the world: $712.7K Worldwide: $853.5K
  36. 36 The Landlords (2002) movie poster
    The Landlords (2002) Aug 7, 2002 · Comedy $772.9K worldwide
    Aug 7, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $772.9K
  37. 37 Mischka (2002) movie poster
    Mischka (2002) Feb 2, 2002 · Comedy, Family $696.5K worldwide
    Feb 2, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $696.5K
  38. 38 The Repentant (2002) movie poster
    The Repentant (2002) Apr 17, 2002 · Drama, Crime $655.5K worldwide
    Apr 17, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $655.5K
  39. 39 Cravate club (2002) movie poster
    Cravate club (2002) Jul 3, 2002 · Comedy, Drama $561.1K worldwide
    Jul 3, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $561.1K
  40. 40 Nearest to Heaven (2002) movie poster
    Nearest to Heaven (2002) Nov 20, 2002 · Drama, Romance $543K worldwide
    Nov 20, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $543K
  41. 41 Break of Dawn (2002) movie poster
    Break of Dawn (2002) Sep 11, 2002 · Action, Thriller $517K worldwide
    Sep 11, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $517K
  42. 42 In Praise of Love (2002) movie poster
    In Praise of Love (2002) Sep 6, 2002 · Drama $503.5K worldwide
    Sep 6, 2002 US and Canada: $252.1K Rest of the world: $251.5K Worldwide: $503.5K
  43. 43 The Children of the Century (2002) movie poster
    The Children of the Century (2002) Sep 13, 2002 · Biography, Drama $392K worldwide
    Sep 13, 2002 US and Canada: $392K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $392K
  44. 44 Dangerous People (2002) movie poster
    Dangerous People (2002) Dec 2, 2002 · Comedy, Crime $341.3K worldwide
    Dec 2, 2002 US and Canada: $341.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $341.3K
  45. 45 North Station (2002) movie poster
    North Station (2002) Nov 8, 2002 · Drama, Family $171.4K worldwide
    Nov 8, 2002 US and Canada: $171.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $171.4K
  46. 46 Bloody Mallory (2002) movie poster
    Bloody Mallory (2002) Jul 17, 2002 · Fantasy, Comedy $161.8K worldwide
    Jul 17, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $161.8K
  47. 47 Monday Morning (2002) movie poster
    Monday Morning (2002) Feb 14, 2002 · Comedy, Romance $143.7K worldwide
    Feb 14, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $143.7K
  48. 48 Chaos and Desire (2002) movie poster
    Chaos and Desire (2002) Aug 22, 2002 · Drama, Mystery $118.9K worldwide
    Aug 22, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $118.9K
  49. 49 Life Kills Me (2002) movie poster
    Life Kills Me (2002) May 26, 2002 · Drama $117.4K worldwide
    May 26, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $117.4K
  50. 50 A+ Pollux (2002) movie poster
    A+ Pollux (2002) Jul 3, 2002 · Drama, Romance $105.4K worldwide
    Jul 3, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $105.4K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in 2002?

Of the top 10, The Piano Teacher (2002) earned the biggest share at home (15% in the US & Canada), while Wasabi (2002) made 99% of its gross abroad. Across all 72 films, $16M (5%) came from the US & Canada. 5 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (2002) $131.1M
    $3.1M US & Canada · 2% $128M elsewhere · 98%
  2. 2 8 Women (2002) $42.4M
    $3.1M US & Canada · 7% $39.3M elsewhere · 93%
  3. 3 The Spanish Apartment (2002) $33.3M
    $3.9M US & Canada · 12% $29.4M elsewhere · 88%
  4. 4 Dead Weight (2002) $17M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  5. 5 Wasabi (2002) $10.4M
    $97.2K US & Canada · <1% $10.3M elsewhere · 99%
  6. 6 Monsieur Batignole (2002) $9.5M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  7. 7 Summer Things (2002) $8.7M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  8. 8 The Piano Teacher (2002) $6.8M
    $1M US & Canada · 15% $5.8M elsewhere · 85%
  9. 9 Shooting Stars (2002) $6.4M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  10. 10 The Adversary (2002) $5.7M
    No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands

How Many 2002 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

1 of 72 films crossed $100M and took $131.1M between them, 39% of the total. 67 films, 93% 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, 1% of the list $131.1M · 39% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 4 films, 6% of the list $103.1M · 31% of the gross
  • Under $10M 67 films, 93% of the list $100.6M · 30% of the gross
By release month

Which Month of 2002 Earned the Most?

January releases took the most, $131.2M from 2 films, led by Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (2002). February was the quietest month ($3.5M). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.

  1. January Jan Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (2002) $131.2M Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (2002)
  2. February Feb Gangsters (2002) $3.5M Gangsters (2002)
  3. March Mar Monsieur Batignole (2002) $26.6M Monsieur Batignole (2002)
  4. April Apr Dead Weight (2002) $29.8M Dead Weight (2002)
  5. May May Marie-Jo and Her 2 Loves (2002) $5.4M Marie-Jo and Her 2 Loves (2002)
  6. June Jun The Spanish Apartment (2002) $34.3M The Spanish Apartment (2002)
  7. July Jul Read My Lips (2002) $12.3M Read My Lips (2002)
  8. August Aug The Adversary (2002) $12.8M The Adversary (2002)
  9. September Sep 8 Women (2002) $60.5M 8 Women (2002)
  10. October Oct Slice of Life (2002) $6.5M Slice of Life (2002)
  11. November Nov If I Were a Rich Man (2002) $6.4M If I Were a Rich Man (2002)
  12. December Dec Whatever You Say (2002) $5.4M Whatever You Say (2002)
Last 10 years

How Does 2002 Compare With Previous Years?

Of these 10 years, 2001 earned the most: $358.1M from 56 films, led by Amélie (2001). 2002 took $334.8M.

Year Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
1993 5 films 5 $3.3M – 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 56 films · +250% 56 $358.1M +250% Amélie (2001) $175.2M
2002 72 films · −7% 72 $334.8M −7% Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (2002) $131.1M
By genre

Which French Genres Earned the Most in 2002?

Comedy took $291.1M across 28 films, 87% of the total, ahead of Adventure ($135.8M) and Family ($132M). A film counts once for each of its genres.

2002 French Box Office by Genre

  1. Comedy $291.1M
    28 films · #1 Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (2002)
  2. Adventure $135.8M
    3 films · #1 Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (2002)
  3. Family $132M
    3 films · #1 Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (2002)
  4. Fantasy $131.3M
    2 films · #1 Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (2002)
  5. Drama $118.8M
    51 films · #1 The Spanish Apartment (2002)
  6. Crime $71.3M
    13 films · #1 8 Women (2002)
  7. Romance $59.9M
    14 films · #1 The Spanish Apartment (2002)
  8. Mystery $50.5M
    6 films · #1 8 Women (2002)
  9. Musical $42.4M
    1 film · #1 8 Women (2002)
  10. Thriller $24.2M
    10 films · #1 Wasabi (2002)
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 2002: 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 72 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing French-language movie in 2002?

Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (2002) leads with $131.1M worldwide, $3.1M of it in the US & Canada. Next come 8 Women (2002) at $42.4M and The Spanish Apartment (2002) at $33.3M.

How much did French-language movies released in 2002 earn?

72 French-language films released in 2002 report a worldwide gross, $334.8M in all, or $4.7M per film on average. 2001 releases took $358.1M.

How many French-language movies released in 2002 made $1 billion?

None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (2002) with $131.1M.

How much of the 2002 French box office came from the US and Canada?

$16M of the $334.8M total, or 5%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 54 films of the 72 report no domestic figure.

How is the 2002 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 2002. 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 2002 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.