#1 of 4 #1 French-language movie of October 2004
2004 · Comedy
$19M worldwide · 64% of the chart's total
No US & Canada figure reported
French box office · October 2004
French Box Office, October 2004: Top-Grossing Releases
The Corsican File (2004) is the highest-grossing French-language movie released in October 2004, with $19M worldwide, ahead of Viper in the Fist (2004) at $7.1M and Holy Lola (2004) at $2.9M. 4 French-language films released in October 2004 report a worldwide gross, $30M in all. That is up 85% on September 2004, whose releases took $16.2M.
- October 2004 releases with a gross
- 4
- combined worldwide
- $30M
- The Corsican File (2004), the #1
- $19M
- vs September 2004
- +85%
#1 of 4 Top 4
What Were the Biggest French Hits of October 2004?
The Corsican File (2004) leads with $19M, 64% of the total. The top 4 together took $30M, almost all of what the 4 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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Number 4
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The chart
Every French Release of October 2004, 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 October 2004.
- 1 Oct 6, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $19M
- 2 Oct 6, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.1M
- 3 Oct 16, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.9M
- 4 Oct 6, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $984.1K
By release week
Which Week of October 2004 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 41 (Oct 3–9) took $27.1M, led by The Corsican File (2004). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 40 Wk 40 Sep 26–Oct 2 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 41 Wk 41 Oct 3–9 The Corsican File (2004) $27.1M The Corsican File (2004)
- Week 42 Wk 42 Oct 10–16 Holy Lola (2004) $2.9M Holy Lola (2004)
- Week 43 Wk 43 Oct 17–23 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 44 Wk 44 Oct 24–30 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 45 Wk 45 Oct 31–Nov 6 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does October 2004 Compare With October in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, October 2003 earned the most: $43.4M from 10 films, led by Ruby & Quentin (2003). October 2004 took $30M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1995 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| October 1996 1 film | 1 | $1.4M | – | Microcosmos (1996) $1.4M |
| October 1997 1 film · −82% | 1 | $250.9K | −82% | The Swindle (1997) $250.9K |
| October 1998 1 film · +100% | 1 | $500.9K | +100% | Alice and Martin (1998) $500.9K |
| October 1999 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| October 2000 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| October 2001 8 films | 8 | $8.2M | – | Tom Thumb (2001) $5.9M |
| October 2002 6 films · −21% | 6 | $6.5M | −21% | Slice of Life (2002) $3.6M |
| October 2003 10 films · +571% | 10 | $43.4M | +571% | Ruby & Quentin (2003) $27.7M |
| October 2004 4 films · −31% | 4 | $30M | −31% | The Corsican File (2004) $19M |
Archive
French Box Office in 2004, Month by Month
The months of 2004 with their totals: November leads with $103.8M, led by A Very Long Engagement (2004).
- January $13.6M #1 RRRrrrr!!! (2004)
- February $85.2M #1 Crimson Rivers II: Angels of the Apocalypse (2004)
- March $25.4M #1 Malabar Princess (2004)
- April $18.3M #1 Mariages! (2004)
- May $8.6M #1 Love Me If You Dare (2004)
- June $29.3M #1 Seducing Doctor Lewis (2004)
- July $15.7M #1 Intimate Strangers (2004)
- August $9.9M #1 It's Easier for a Camel... (2004)
- September $16.2M #1 Five Times Two (2004)
- October $30M #1 The Corsican File (2004)
- November $103.8M #1 A Very Long Engagement (2004)
- December $18.9M #1 The Last Trapper (2004)
FAQ
French Box Office October 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 4 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing French-language movie in October 2004?
The Corsican File (2004) leads with $19M worldwide. Next come Viper in the Fist (2004) at $7.1M and Holy Lola (2004) at $2.9M.
How much did French-language movies released in October 2004 earn?
4 French-language films released in October 2004 report a worldwide gross, $30M in all, or $7.5M per film on average. September 2004 releases took $16.2M.
How many French-language movies released in October 2004 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, The Corsican File (2004), earned $19M.
How is the October 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 October 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 October 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.