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French Box Office 2003: Highest-Grossing French Movies

Taxi 3 (2003) is the highest-grossing French-language movie released in 2003, with $65.5M worldwide, ahead of The Barbarian Invasions (2003) at $34.9M and Ruby & Quentin (2003) at $27.7M. 75 French-language films released in 2003 report a worldwide gross, $338.9M in all, 10% of it from the US & Canada. That is up 1% on 2002, whose releases took $334.8M. By genre, Comedy leads with $257.2M across 37 French releases.

2003 releases with a gross
75
combined worldwide
$338.9M
Taxi 3 (2003), the #1
$65.5M
vs 2002
+1%
Taxi 3 (2003) movie poster #1 of 75
#1 French-language movie of 2003

Taxi 3 (2003)

2003 · Comedy, Action

$65.5M worldwide · 19% of the chart's total

$497.2K US & Canada · <1% $65M elsewhere · 99%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest French Hits of 2003?

Taxi 3 (2003) leads with $65.5M, 19% of the total. The top 5 together took $166.5M, 49% of what all 75 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Taxi 3 (2003) movie poster Number 1
    $65.5M Taxi 3 (2003)
    $497.2K US & Canada · <1% $65M elsewhere · 99%
  2. The Barbarian Invasions (2003) movie poster Number 2
    $34.9M The Barbarian Invasions (2003)
    $8.5M US & Canada · 24% $26.3M elsewhere · 76%
  3. Ruby & Quentin (2003) movie poster Number 3
    $27.7M Ruby & Quentin (2003)
    $312.8K US & Canada · 1% $27.4M elsewhere · 99%
  4. Chouchou (2003) movie poster Number 4
    $22.3M Chouchou (2003)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  5. To Be and to Have (2003) movie poster Number 5
    $16.1M To Be and to Have (2003)
    $777.1K US & Canada · 5% $15.3M elsewhere · 95%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every French Release of 2003, Ranked by Worldwide Gross

Ranks 1 to 50 of 75. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in 2003.

  1. 1 Taxi 3 (2003) movie poster
    Taxi 3 (2003) Jan 29, 2003 · Comedy, Action $65.5M worldwide
    Jan 29, 2003 US and Canada: $497.2K Rest of the world: $65M Worldwide: $65.5M
  2. 2 The Barbarian Invasions (2003) movie poster
    The Barbarian Invasions (2003) Nov 21, 2003 · Drama, Mystery $34.9M worldwide
    Nov 21, 2003 US and Canada: $8.5M Rest of the world: $26.3M Worldwide: $34.9M
  3. 3 Ruby & Quentin (2003) movie poster
    Ruby & Quentin (2003) Oct 22, 2003 · Comedy, Crime $27.7M worldwide
    Oct 22, 2003 US and Canada: $312.8K Rest of the world: $27.4M Worldwide: $27.7M
  4. 4 Chouchou (2003) movie poster
    Chouchou (2003) Mar 19, 2003 · Comedy $22.3M worldwide
    Mar 19, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $22.3M
  5. 5 To Be and to Have (2003) movie poster
    To Be and to Have (2003) Sep 19, 2003 · Family, Documentary $16.1M worldwide
    Sep 19, 2003 US and Canada: $777.1K Rest of the world: $15.3M Worldwide: $16.1M
  6. 6 The Triplets of Belleville (2003) movie poster
    The Triplets of Belleville (2003) Nov 26, 2003 · Adventure, Comedy $14.8M worldwide
    Nov 26, 2003 US and Canada: $7M Rest of the world: $7.8M Worldwide: $14.8M
  7. 7 Monsieur Ibrahim (2003) movie poster
    Monsieur Ibrahim (2003) Dec 5, 2003 · Drama $12.4M worldwide
    Dec 5, 2003 US and Canada: $2.8M Rest of the world: $9.5M Worldwide: $12.4M
  8. 8 The Dope (2003) movie poster
    The Dope (2003) Feb 5, 2003 · Comedy $11.3M worldwide
    Feb 5, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $11.3M
  9. 9 Mean Spirit (2003) movie poster
    Mean Spirit (2003) Nov 5, 2003 · Comedy $8.5M worldwide
    Nov 5, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.5M
  10. 10 Feelings (2003) movie poster
    Feelings (2003) Sep 1, 2003 · Music, Romance $8.4M worldwide
    Sep 1, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.4M
  11. 11 Jet Lag (2003) movie poster
    Jet Lag (2003) Jun 13, 2003 · Comedy, Romance $8.2M worldwide
    Jun 13, 2003 US and Canada: $795K Rest of the world: $7.4M Worldwide: $8.2M
  12. 12 Man on the Train (2003) movie poster
    Man on the Train (2003) May 9, 2003 · Drama, Comedy $7.7M worldwide
    May 9, 2003 US and Canada: $2.5M Rest of the world: $5.2M Worldwide: $7.7M
  13. 13 The Flower of Evil (2003) movie poster
    The Flower of Evil (2003) Oct 10, 2003 · Drama, Thriller $7.6M worldwide
    Oct 10, 2003 US and Canada: $182.2K Rest of the world: $7.4M Worldwide: $7.6M
  14. 14 Michel Vaillant (2003) movie poster
    Michel Vaillant (2003) Nov 8, 2003 · Action, Drama $7.5M worldwide
    Nov 8, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.5M
  15. 15 Irreversible (2003) movie poster
    Irreversible (2003) Mar 7, 2003 · Drama, Mystery $6.5M worldwide
    Mar 7, 2003 US and Canada: $803.5K Rest of the world: $5.7M Worldwide: $6.5M
  16. 16 Laughter and Punishment (2003) movie poster
    Laughter and Punishment (2003) Jan 22, 2003 · Comedy, Drama $6.3M worldwide
    Jan 22, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.3M
  17. 17 The Mystery of the Yellow Room (2003) movie poster
    The Mystery of the Yellow Room (2003) Jun 11, 2003 · Crime, Mystery $5.8M worldwide
    Jun 11, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.8M
  18. 18 Strange Gardens (2003) movie poster
    Strange Gardens (2003) Mar 26, 2003 · Comedy, Drama $5.8M worldwide
    Mar 26, 2003 US and Canada: $78.7K Rest of the world: $5.7M Worldwide: $5.8M
  19. 19 I, Cesar (2003) movie poster
    I, Cesar (2003) Apr 9, 2003 · Comedy $5.6M worldwide
    Apr 9, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.6M
  20. 20 He Loves Me... He Loves Me Not (2003) movie poster
    He Loves Me... He Loves Me Not (2003) Feb 14, 2003 · Thriller, Romance $5.3M worldwide
    Feb 14, 2003 US and Canada: $1M Rest of the world: $4.3M Worldwide: $5.3M
  21. 21 Payoff (2003) movie poster
    Payoff (2003) May 7, 2003 · Comedy, Crime $5.1M worldwide
    May 7, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.1M
  22. 22 A Housekeeper (2003) movie poster
    A Housekeeper (2003) Jul 11, 2003 · Drama, Comedy $4.7M worldwide
    Jul 11, 2003 US and Canada: $467.3K Rest of the world: $4.3M Worldwide: $4.7M
  23. 23 Not on the Lips (2003) movie poster
    Not on the Lips (2003) Dec 3, 2003 · Romance, Comedy $4.2M worldwide
    Dec 3, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.2M
  24. 24 And Now... Ladies and Gentlemen... (2003) movie poster
    And Now... Ladies and Gentlemen... (2003) Aug 1, 2003 · Drama, Thriller $2.9M worldwide
    Aug 1, 2003 US and Canada: $736.9K Rest of the world: $2.1M Worldwide: $2.9M
  25. 25 France Boutique (2003) movie poster
    France Boutique (2003) Oct 29, 2003 · Comedy $2.8M worldwide
    Oct 29, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.8M
  26. 26 Janis and John (2003) movie poster
    Janis and John (2003) Oct 15, 2003 · Comedy $2.1M worldwide
    Oct 15, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.1M
  27. 27 Bed and Breakfast (2003) movie poster
    Bed and Breakfast (2003) Sep 3, 2003 · Comedy $2M worldwide
    Sep 3, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2M
  28. 28 Evil Words (2003) movie poster
    Evil Words (2003) Oct 3, 2003 · Mystery, Horror $2M worldwide
    Oct 3, 2003 US and Canada: $2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2M
  29. 29 Red Nose (2003) movie poster
    Red Nose (2003) Nov 28, 2003 · Comedy, Romance $2M worldwide
    Nov 28, 2003 US and Canada: $2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2M
  30. 30 Tristan (2003) movie poster
    Tristan (2003) Apr 30, 2003 · Thriller $1.7M worldwide
    Apr 30, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M
  31. 31 The Rain Children (2003) movie poster
    The Rain Children (2003) Jun 25, 2003 · Animation, Adventure $1.4M worldwide
    Jun 25, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.4M
  32. 32 The Pharmacist (2003) movie poster
    The Pharmacist (2003) Jan 15, 2003 · Crime, Drama $1.4M worldwide
    Jan 15, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.4M
  33. 33 Leave Your Hands on My Hips (2003) movie poster
    Leave Your Hands on My Hips (2003) Aug 3, 2003 · Comedy, Romance $1.3M worldwide
    Aug 3, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.3M
  34. 34 Only Girls (2003) movie poster
    Only Girls (2003) Jun 11, 2003 · Comedy $1.2M worldwide
    Jun 11, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M
  35. 35 Nickel and Dime (2003) movie poster
    Nickel and Dime (2003) Jun 25, 2003 · Drama, Comedy $1.2M worldwide
    Jun 25, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M
  36. 36 No Big Deal (2003) movie poster
    No Big Deal (2003) Mar 5, 2003 · Family, Music $1.1M worldwide
    Mar 5, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.1M
  37. 37 Snowboarder (2003) movie poster
    Snowboarder (2003) Apr 2, 2003 · Drama, Crime $1.1M worldwide
    Apr 2, 2003 US and Canada: $27.7K Rest of the world: $1.1M Worldwide: $1.1M
  38. 38 The Son (2003) movie poster
    The Son (2003) Jan 10, 2003 · Drama $1.1M worldwide
    Jan 10, 2003 US and Canada: $70.3K Rest of the world: $987.2K Worldwide: $1.1M
  39. 39 The Car Keys (2003) movie poster
    The Car Keys (2003) Dec 10, 2003 · Comedy $1.1M worldwide
    Dec 10, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.1M
  40. 40 Small Cuts (2003) movie poster
    Small Cuts (2003) Feb 12, 2003 · Drama $1M worldwide
    Feb 12, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1M
  41. 41 Gaz Bar Blues (2003) movie poster
    Gaz Bar Blues (2003) Sep 5, 2003 · Drama, Comedy $884.7K worldwide
    Sep 5, 2003 US and Canada: $884.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $884.7K
  42. 42 Work Hard, Play Hard (2003) movie poster
    Work Hard, Play Hard (2003) Aug 9, 2003 · Drama $873.6K worldwide
    Aug 9, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $873.6K
  43. 43 Charly (2003) movie poster
    Charly (2003) Jan 24, 2003 · Drama, Comedy $814.7K worldwide
    Jan 24, 2003 US and Canada: $814.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $814.7K
  44. 44 Eager Bodies (2003) movie poster
    Eager Bodies (2003) Apr 23, 2003 · Drama $783.3K worldwide
    Apr 23, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $783.3K
  45. 45 Labyrinth (2003) movie poster
    Labyrinth (2003) Sep 9, 2003 · Crime, Drama $697.4K worldwide
    Sep 9, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $697.4K
  46. 46 Hanging Offense (2003) movie poster
    Hanging Offense (2003) Oct 15, 2003 · Thriller, Drama $650.5K worldwide
    Oct 15, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $650.5K
  47. 47 The Pact of Silence (2003) movie poster
    The Pact of Silence (2003) Mar 5, 2003 · Mystery, Thriller $598.1K worldwide
    Mar 5, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $598.1K
  48. 48 Loulou et autres loups… (2003) movie poster
    Loulou et autres loups… (2003) Mar 26, 2003 · Animation $496.3K worldwide
    Mar 26, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $496.3K
  49. 49 Annie Brocoli dans les fonds marins (2003) movie poster
    Annie Brocoli dans les fonds marins (2003) Dec 19, 2003 · Comedy $374.4K worldwide
    Dec 19, 2003 US and Canada: $374.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $374.4K
  50. 50 Le Furet (2003) movie poster
    Le Furet (2003) Oct 29, 2003 · Comedy $369.2K worldwide
    Oct 29, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $369.2K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in 2003?

Of the top 10, The Triplets of Belleville (2003) earned the biggest share at home (47% in the US & Canada), while Taxi 3 (2003) made 99% of its gross abroad. Across all 75 films, $33.2M (10%) came from the US & Canada. 4 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 Taxi 3 (2003) $65.5M
    $497.2K US & Canada · <1% $65M elsewhere · 99%
  2. 2 The Barbarian Invasions (2003) $34.9M
    $8.5M US & Canada · 24% $26.3M elsewhere · 76%
  3. 3 Ruby & Quentin (2003) $27.7M
    $312.8K US & Canada · 1% $27.4M elsewhere · 99%
  4. 4 Chouchou (2003) $22.3M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  5. 5 To Be and to Have (2003) $16.1M
    $777.1K US & Canada · 5% $15.3M elsewhere · 95%
  6. 6 The Triplets of Belleville (2003) $14.8M
    $7M US & Canada · 47% $7.8M elsewhere · 53%
  7. 7 Monsieur Ibrahim (2003) $12.4M
    $2.8M US & Canada · 23% $9.5M elsewhere · 77%
  8. 8 The Dope (2003) $11.3M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  9. 9 Mean Spirit (2003) $8.5M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  10. 10 Feelings (2003) $8.4M
    No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands

How Many 2003 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

None of the 75 films reached $100M. 67 films, 89% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $338.9M total.

  • $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 8 films, 11% of the list $204.9M · 60% of the gross
  • Under $10M 67 films, 89% of the list $134M · 40% of the gross
By release month

Which Month of 2003 Earned the Most?

January releases took the most, $75.1M from 5 films, led by Taxi 3 (2003). July was the quietest month ($5.1M). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.

  1. January Jan Taxi 3 (2003) $75.1M Taxi 3 (2003)
  2. February Feb The Dope (2003) $18.3M The Dope (2003)
  3. March Mar Chouchou (2003) $36.8M Chouchou (2003)
  4. April Apr I, Cesar (2003) $9.5M I, Cesar (2003)
  5. May May Man on the Train (2003) $13.3M Man on the Train (2003)
  6. June Jun Jet Lag (2003) $18.3M Jet Lag (2003)
  7. July Jul A Housekeeper (2003) $5.1M A Housekeeper (2003)
  8. August Aug And Now... Ladies and Gentlemen... (2003) $5.1M And Now... Ladies and Gentlemen... (2003)
  9. September Sep To Be and to Have (2003) $28.3M To Be and to Have (2003)
  10. October Oct Ruby & Quentin (2003) $43.4M Ruby & Quentin (2003)
  11. November Nov The Barbarian Invasions (2003) $67.8M The Barbarian Invasions (2003)
  12. December Dec Monsieur Ibrahim (2003) $18M Monsieur Ibrahim (2003)
Last 10 years

How Does 2003 Compare With Previous Years?

Of these 10 years, 2001 earned the most: $358.1M from 56 films, led by Amélie (2001). 2003 took $338.9M.

Year Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
1994 8 films 8 $8M – 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
2003 75 films · +1% 75 $338.9M +1% Taxi 3 (2003) $65.5M
By genre

Which French Genres Earned the Most in 2003?

Comedy took $257.2M across 37 films, 76% of the total, ahead of Drama ($117.3M) and Crime ($83.6M). A film counts once for each of its genres.

2003 French Box Office by Genre

  1. Comedy $257.2M
    37 films · #1 Taxi 3 (2003)
  2. Drama $117.3M
    37 films · #1 The Barbarian Invasions (2003)
  3. Crime $83.6M
    9 films · #1 The Barbarian Invasions (2003)
  4. Action $78.1M
    4 films · #1 Taxi 3 (2003)
  5. Romance $73.1M
    14 films · #1 The Barbarian Invasions (2003)
  6. Mystery $51.6M
    11 films · #1 The Barbarian Invasions (2003)
  7. Thriller $28.2M
    11 films · #1 The Flower of Evil (2003)
  8. Music $24.3M
    3 films · #1 The Triplets of Belleville (2003)
  9. Family $17.2M
    2 films · #1 To Be and to Have (2003)
  10. Animation $17M
    5 films · #1 The Triplets of Belleville (2003)
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 2003: 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 75 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing French-language movie in 2003?

Taxi 3 (2003) leads with $65.5M worldwide, $497.2K of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Barbarian Invasions (2003) at $34.9M and Ruby & Quentin (2003) at $27.7M.

How much did French-language movies released in 2003 earn?

75 French-language films released in 2003 report a worldwide gross, $338.9M in all, or $4.5M per film on average. 2002 releases took $334.8M.

How many French-language movies released in 2003 made $1 billion?

None. The biggest, Taxi 3 (2003), earned $65.5M.

How much of the 2003 French box office came from the US and Canada?

$33.2M of the $338.9M total, or 10%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 49 films of the 75 report no domestic figure.

How is the 2003 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 2003. 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 2003 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.