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French Box Office 2004: Highest-Grossing French Movies

A Very Long Engagement (2004) is the highest-grossing French-language movie released in 2004, with $69.4M worldwide, ahead of Crimson Rivers II: Angels of the Apocalypse (2004) at $40.2M and Podium (2004) at $24.5M. 62 French-language films released in 2004 report a worldwide gross, $374.7M in all, 7% of it from the US & Canada. That is up 11% on 2003, whose releases took $338.9M. By genre, Drama leads with $189.6M across 33 French releases.

2004 releases with a gross
62
combined worldwide
$374.7M
A Very Long Engagement (2004), the #1
$69.4M
vs 2003
+11%
A Very Long Engagement (2004) movie poster #1 of 62
#1 French-language movie of 2004

A Very Long Engagement (2004)

2004 · Drama, Mystery

$69.4M worldwide · 19% of the chart's total

$6.5M US & Canada · 9% $62.9M elsewhere · 91%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest French Hits of 2004?

A Very Long Engagement (2004) leads with $69.4M, 19% of the total. The top 5 together took $173.7M, 46% of what all 62 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. A Very Long Engagement (2004) movie poster Number 1
    $69.4M A Very Long Engagement (2004)
    $6.5M US & Canada · 9% $62.9M elsewhere · 91%
  2. Crimson Rivers II: Angels of the Apocalypse (2004) movie poster Number 2
    $40.2M Crimson Rivers II: Angels of the Apocalypse (2004)
    $152.1K US & Canada · <1% $40M elsewhere · 100%
  3. Podium (2004) movie poster Number 3
    $24.5M Podium (2004)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  4. The 11 Commandments (2004) movie poster Number 4
    $20.5M The 11 Commandments (2004)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  5. The Corsican File (2004) movie poster Number 5
    $19M The Corsican File (2004)
    No US & Canada figure reported

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every French Release of 2004, Ranked by Worldwide Gross

Ranks 1 to 50 of 62. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in 2004.

  1. 1 A Very Long Engagement (2004) movie poster
    A Very Long Engagement (2004) Nov 26, 2004 · Drama, Mystery $69.4M worldwide
    Nov 26, 2004 US and Canada: $6.5M Rest of the world: $62.9M Worldwide: $69.4M
  2. 2 Crimson Rivers II: Angels of the Apocalypse (2004) movie poster
    Crimson Rivers II: Angels of the Apocalypse (2004) Feb 18, 2004 · Action, Crime $40.2M worldwide
    Feb 18, 2004 US and Canada: $152.1K Rest of the world: $40M Worldwide: $40.2M
  3. 3 Podium (2004) movie poster
    Podium (2004) Feb 11, 2004 · Music, Comedy $24.5M worldwide
    Feb 11, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $24.5M
  4. 4 The 11 Commandments (2004) movie poster
    The 11 Commandments (2004) Feb 4, 2004 · Comedy $20.5M worldwide
    Feb 4, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $20.5M
  5. 5 The Corsican File (2004) movie poster
    The Corsican File (2004) Oct 6, 2004 · Comedy $19M worldwide
    Oct 6, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $19M
  6. 6 Lucky Luke and the Daltons (2004) movie poster
    Lucky Luke and the Daltons (2004) Nov 8, 2004 · Adventure, Comedy $15.8M worldwide
    Nov 8, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $15.8M
  7. 7 The Last Trapper (2004) movie poster
    The Last Trapper (2004) Dec 12, 2004 · Drama, Documentary $15.3M worldwide
    Dec 12, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $15.3M
  8. 8 Seducing Doctor Lewis (2004) movie poster
    Seducing Doctor Lewis (2004) Jun 18, 2004 · Comedy $13.7M worldwide
    Jun 18, 2004 US and Canada: $9.8M Rest of the world: $3.9M Worldwide: $13.7M
  9. 9 RRRrrrr!!! (2004) movie poster
    RRRrrrr!!! (2004) Jan 28, 2004 · Comedy $13.3M worldwide
    Jan 28, 2004 US and Canada: $54.4K Rest of the world: $13.3M Worldwide: $13.3M
  10. 10 Mariages! (2004) movie poster
    Mariages! (2004) Apr 21, 2004 · Drama, Comedy $13M worldwide
    Apr 21, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $13M
  11. 11 Intimate Strangers (2004) movie poster
    Intimate Strangers (2004) Jul 30, 2004 · Drama, Romance $10.5M worldwide
    Jul 30, 2004 US and Canada: $2.1M Rest of the world: $8.4M Worldwide: $10.5M
  12. 12 Me and My Sister (2004) movie poster
    Me and My Sister (2004) Nov 21, 2004 · Drama, Comedy $10.5M worldwide
    Nov 21, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $10.5M
  13. 13 Malabar Princess (2004) movie poster
    Malabar Princess (2004) Mar 3, 2004 · Drama $9.1M worldwide
    Mar 3, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.1M
  14. 14 Love Me If You Dare (2004) movie poster
    Love Me If You Dare (2004) May 21, 2004 · Drama, Comedy $8.6M worldwide
    May 21, 2004 US and Canada: $553.5K Rest of the world: $8.1M Worldwide: $8.6M
  15. 15 Five Times Two (2004) movie poster
    Five Times Two (2004) Sep 1, 2004 · Drama, Romance $7.4M worldwide
    Sep 1, 2004 US and Canada: $128.8K Rest of the world: $7.3M Worldwide: $7.4M
  16. 16 Immortal (2004) movie poster
    Immortal (2004) Mar 13, 2004 · Sci-Fi, Drama $7.2M worldwide
    Mar 13, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.2M
  17. 17 Viper in the Fist (2004) movie poster
    Viper in the Fist (2004) Oct 6, 2004 · Drama $7.1M worldwide
    Oct 6, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.1M
  18. 18 Secret Agents (2004) movie poster
    Secret Agents (2004) Mar 3, 2004 · Crime, Action $6.2M worldwide
    Mar 3, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.2M
  19. 19 The Story Of My Life (2004) movie poster
    The Story Of My Life (2004) Sep 8, 2004 · Comedy, Romance $5M worldwide
    Sep 8, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5M
  20. 20 The Role of Her Life (2004) movie poster
    The Role of Her Life (2004) Jun 16, 2004 · Comedy $4.4M worldwide
    Jun 16, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.4M
  21. 21 The Great Challenge (2004) movie poster
    The Great Challenge (2004) Jun 23, 2004 · Adventure, Drama $3.3M worldwide
    Jun 23, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.3M
  22. 22 Cash Truck (2004) movie poster
    Cash Truck (2004) Apr 14, 2004 · Thriller, Crime $3.1M worldwide
    Apr 14, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.1M
  23. 23 Little Lili (2004) movie poster
    Little Lili (2004) Nov 12, 2004 · Drama $3.1M worldwide
    Nov 12, 2004 US and Canada: $34.6K Rest of the world: $3.1M Worldwide: $3.1M
  24. 24 Holy Lola (2004) movie poster
    Holy Lola (2004) Oct 16, 2004 · Drama $2.9M worldwide
    Oct 16, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.9M
  25. 25 Loser Takes All! (2004) movie poster
    Loser Takes All! (2004) Jun 23, 2004 · Mystery, Comedy $2.8M worldwide
    Jun 23, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.8M
  26. 26 L’incruste (2004) movie poster
    L’incruste (2004) Mar 1, 2004 · Comedy $2.6M worldwide
    Mar 1, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.6M
  27. 27 It's Easier for a Camel... (2004) movie poster
    It's Easier for a Camel... (2004) Aug 20, 2004 · Drama, Comedy $2.6M worldwide
    Aug 20, 2004 US and Canada: $16.2K Rest of the world: $2.6M Worldwide: $2.6M
  28. 28 Fear and Trembling (2004) movie poster
    Fear and Trembling (2004) Nov 19, 2004 · Comedy $2.3M worldwide
    Nov 19, 2004 US and Canada: $126.7K Rest of the world: $2.2M Worldwide: $2.3M
  29. 29 An Innocent Little Game (2004) movie poster
    An Innocent Little Game (2004) Dec 15, 2004 · Comedy $2.1M worldwide
    Dec 15, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.1M
  30. 30 San Antonio (2004) movie poster
    San Antonio (2004) Jul 21, 2004 · Comedy, Action $2.1M worldwide
    Jul 21, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.1M
  31. 31 Bad Spelling (2004) movie poster
    Bad Spelling (2004) Aug 4, 2004 · Drama $2.1M worldwide
    Aug 4, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.1M
  32. 32 Le genre humain - 1ère partie: Les Parisiens (2004) movie poster
    Le genre humain - 1ère partie: Les Parisiens (2004) Sep 3, 2004 · Romance, Comedy $2.1M worldwide
    Sep 3, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.1M
  33. 33 Battle of the Brave (2004) movie poster
    Battle of the Brave (2004) Nov 19, 2004 · History, War $2.1M worldwide
    Nov 19, 2004 US and Canada: $1.6M Rest of the world: $458.3K Worldwide: $2.1M
  34. 34 The Five of Us (2004) movie poster
    The Five of Us (2004) Aug 27, 2004 · Crime, Drama $1.9M worldwide
    Aug 27, 2004 US and Canada: $1.9M Rest of the world: $5.7K Worldwide: $1.9M
  35. 35 Elvis Gratton 3: Le retour d’Elvis Wong (2004) movie poster
    Elvis Gratton 3: Le retour d’Elvis Wong (2004) Jun 23, 2004 · Comedy $1.8M worldwide
    Jun 23, 2004 US and Canada: $1.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.8M
  36. 36 Since Otar Left (2004) movie poster
    Since Otar Left (2004) Apr 30, 2004 · Drama $1.6M worldwide
    Apr 30, 2004 US and Canada: $350.4K Rest of the world: $1.3M Worldwide: $1.6M
  37. 37 Cause toujours! (2004) movie poster
    Cause toujours! (2004) Jul 28, 2004 · Comedy $1.5M worldwide
    Jul 28, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.5M
  38. 38 The Return of James Battle (2004) movie poster
    The Return of James Battle (2004) Jul 4, 2004 · Adventure, Comedy $1.5M worldwide
    Jul 4, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.5M
  39. 39 Last Chance Saloon (2004) movie poster
    Last Chance Saloon (2004) Jun 23, 2004 · Comedy $1.5M worldwide
    Jun 23, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.5M
  40. 40 The Giraffe’s Neck (2004) movie poster
    The Giraffe’s Neck (2004) Sep 29, 2004 · Drama $1.4M worldwide
    Sep 29, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.4M
  41. 41 The Pleasure Is All Mine (2004) movie poster
    The Pleasure Is All Mine (2004) Aug 18, 2004 · Drama, Romance $1.3M worldwide
    Aug 18, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.3M
  42. 42 My Angel (2004) movie poster
    My Angel (2004) Dec 9, 2004 · Drama $1.2M worldwide
    Dec 9, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M
  43. 43 The First Time I Turned Twenty (2004) movie poster
    The First Time I Turned Twenty (2004) Oct 6, 2004 · Comedy $984.1K worldwide
    Oct 6, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $984.1K
  44. 44 My Father is an Engineer (2004) movie poster
    My Father is an Engineer (2004) Aug 18, 2004 · Drama $874.5K worldwide
    Aug 18, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $874.5K
  45. 45 The Hook (2004) movie poster
    The Hook (2004) Aug 11, 2004 · Thriller $696.3K worldwide
    Aug 11, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $696.3K
  46. 46 Time of the Wolf (2004) movie poster
    Time of the Wolf (2004) Jun 25, 2004 · Drama $499.1K worldwide
    Jun 25, 2004 US and Canada: $61.4K Rest of the world: $437.7K Worldwide: $499.1K
  47. 47 L’incomparable Mademoiselle C. (2004) movie poster
    L’incomparable Mademoiselle C. (2004) Apr 23, 2004 · Family, Comedy $493.9K worldwide
    Apr 23, 2004 US and Canada: $493.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $493.9K
  48. 48 Eros Therapy (2004) movie poster
    Eros Therapy (2004) Aug 25, 2004 · Comedy $479.2K worldwide
    Aug 25, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $479.2K
  49. 49 Kaena: The Prophecy (2004) movie poster
    Kaena: The Prophecy (2004) Jun 25, 2004 · Action, Adventure $465.6K worldwide
    Jun 25, 2004 US and Canada: $8.6K Rest of the world: $457K Worldwide: $465.6K
  50. 50 Madame Edouard (2004) movie poster
    Madame Edouard (2004) Jun 2, 2004 · Comedy, Crime $456K worldwide
    Jun 2, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $456K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in 2004?

Of the top 10, Seducing Doctor Lewis (2004) earned the biggest share at home (72% in the US & Canada), while Crimson Rivers II: Angels of the Apocalypse (2004) made 100% of its gross abroad. Across all 62 films, $26.3M (7%) came from the US & Canada. 6 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 A Very Long Engagement (2004) $69.4M
    $6.5M US & Canada · 9% $62.9M elsewhere · 91%
  2. 2 Crimson Rivers II: Angels of the Apocalypse (2004) $40.2M
    $152.1K US & Canada · <1% $40M elsewhere · 100%
  3. 3 Podium (2004) $24.5M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  4. 4 The 11 Commandments (2004) $20.5M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  5. 5 The Corsican File (2004) $19M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  6. 6 Lucky Luke and the Daltons (2004) $15.8M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  7. 7 The Last Trapper (2004) $15.3M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  8. 8 Seducing Doctor Lewis (2004) $13.7M
    $9.8M US & Canada · 72% $3.9M elsewhere · 28%
  9. 9 RRRrrrr!!! (2004) $13.3M
    $54.4K US & Canada · <1% $13.3M elsewhere · 100%
  10. 10 Mariages! (2004) $13M
    No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands

How Many 2004 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

None of the 62 films reached $100M. 50 films, 81% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $374.7M 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 12 films, 19% of the list $265.8M · 71% of the gross
  • Under $10M 50 films, 81% of the list $109M · 29% of the gross
By release month

Which Month of 2004 Earned the Most?

November releases took the most, $103.8M from 8 films, led by A Very Long Engagement (2004). May was the quietest month ($8.6M). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.

  1. January Jan RRRrrrr!!! (2004) $13.6M RRRrrrr!!! (2004)
  2. February Feb Crimson Rivers II: Angels of the Apocalypse (2004) $85.2M Crimson Rivers II: Angels of the Apocalypse (2004)
  3. March Mar Malabar Princess (2004) $25.4M Malabar Princess (2004)
  4. April Apr Mariages! (2004) $18.3M Mariages! (2004)
  5. May May Love Me If You Dare (2004) $8.6M Love Me If You Dare (2004)
  6. June Jun Seducing Doctor Lewis (2004) $29.3M Seducing Doctor Lewis (2004)
  7. July Jul Intimate Strangers (2004) $15.7M Intimate Strangers (2004)
  8. August Aug It's Easier for a Camel... (2004) $9.9M It's Easier for a Camel... (2004)
  9. September Sep Five Times Two (2004) $16.2M Five Times Two (2004)
  10. October Oct The Corsican File (2004) $30M The Corsican File (2004)
  11. November Nov A Very Long Engagement (2004) $103.8M A Very Long Engagement (2004)
  12. December Dec The Last Trapper (2004) $18.9M The Last Trapper (2004)
Last 10 years

How Does 2004 Compare With Previous Years?

Of these 10 years, 2004 earned the most: $374.7M from 62 films, led by A Very Long Engagement (2004).

Year Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
1995 7 films 7 $5.6M – 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
2004 62 films · +11% 62 $374.7M +11% A Very Long Engagement (2004) $69.4M
By genre

Which French Genres Earned the Most in 2004?

Drama took $189.6M across 33 films, 51% of the total, ahead of Comedy ($175.8M) and Romance ($106.7M). A film counts once for each of its genres.

2004 French Box Office by Genre

  1. Drama $189.6M
    33 films · #1 A Very Long Engagement (2004)
  2. Comedy $175.8M
    31 films · #1 Podium (2004)
  3. Romance $106.7M
    10 films · #1 A Very Long Engagement (2004)
  4. Mystery $72.2M
    2 films · #1 A Very Long Engagement (2004)
  5. War $71.8M
    3 films · #1 A Very Long Engagement (2004)
  6. Action $62.5M
    7 films · #1 Crimson Rivers II: Angels of the Apocalypse (2004)
  7. Crime $51.8M
    5 films · #1 Crimson Rivers II: Angels of the Apocalypse (2004)
  8. Thriller $50.4M
    5 films · #1 Crimson Rivers II: Angels of the Apocalypse (2004)
  9. Adventure $36.4M
    5 films · #1 Lucky Luke and the Daltons (2004)
  10. Music $24.5M
    1 film · #1 Podium (2004)
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 2004: 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 62 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing French-language movie in 2004?

A Very Long Engagement (2004) leads with $69.4M worldwide, $6.5M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Crimson Rivers II: Angels of the Apocalypse (2004) at $40.2M and Podium (2004) at $24.5M.

How much did French-language movies released in 2004 earn?

62 French-language films released in 2004 report a worldwide gross, $374.7M in all, or $6M per film on average. 2003 releases took $338.9M.

How many French-language movies released in 2004 made $1 billion?

None. The biggest, A Very Long Engagement (2004), earned $69.4M.

How much of the 2004 French box office came from the US and Canada?

$26.3M of the $374.7M total, or 7%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 39 films of the 62 report no domestic figure.

How is the 2004 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 2004. 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 2004 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.