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French Box Office 2005: Highest-Grossing French Movies

The Chorus (2005) is the highest-grossing French-language movie released in 2005, with $88.4M worldwide, ahead of You Are So Beautiful (2005) at $25.3M and Joyeux Noel (2005) at $17.7M. 59 French-language films released in 2005 report a worldwide gross, $271.8M in all, 2% of it from the US & Canada. That is down 28% on 2004, whose releases took $379.9M. By genre, Drama leads with $209.7M across 35 French releases.

2005 releases with a gross
59
combined worldwide
$271.8M
The Chorus (2005), the #1
$88.4M
vs 2004
−28%
The Chorus (2005) movie poster #1 of 59
#1 French-language movie of 2005

The Chorus (2005)

2005 · Drama, Music

$88.4M worldwide · 33% of the chart's total

$3.6M US & Canada · 4% $84.8M elsewhere · 96%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest French Hits of 2005?

The Chorus (2005) leads with $88.4M, 33% of the total. The top 5 together took $159.7M, 59% of what all 59 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. The Chorus (2005) movie poster Number 1
    $88.4M The Chorus (2005)
    $3.6M US & Canada · 4% $84.8M elsewhere · 96%
  2. You Are So Beautiful (2005) movie poster Number 2
    $25.3M You Are So Beautiful (2005)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  3. Joyeux Noel (2005) movie poster Number 3
    $17.7M Joyeux Noel (2005)
    $1.1M US & Canada · 6% $16.7M elsewhere · 94%
  4. Saint-Jacques… La Mecque (2005) movie poster Number 4
    $15.9M Saint-Jacques… La Mecque (2005)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  5. Empire of the Wolves (2005) movie poster Number 5
    $12.4M Empire of the Wolves (2005)
    No US & Canada figure reported

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every French Release of 2005, Ranked by Worldwide Gross

Ranks 1 to 50 of 59. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in 2005.

  1. 1 The Chorus (2005) movie poster
    The Chorus (2005) Jan 14, 2005 · Drama, Music $88.4M worldwide
    Jan 14, 2005 US and Canada: $3.6M Rest of the world: $84.8M Worldwide: $88.4M
  2. 2 You Are So Beautiful (2005) movie poster
    You Are So Beautiful (2005) Nov 7, 2005 · Comedy, Drama $25.3M worldwide
    Nov 7, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $25.3M
  3. 3 Joyeux Noel (2005) movie poster
    Joyeux Noel (2005) May 16, 2005 · War, Drama $17.7M worldwide
    May 16, 2005 US and Canada: $1.1M Rest of the world: $16.7M Worldwide: $17.7M
  4. 4 Saint-Jacques… La Mecque (2005) movie poster
    Saint-Jacques… La Mecque (2005) Oct 3, 2005 · Comedy, Drama $15.9M worldwide
    Oct 3, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $15.9M
  5. 5 Empire of the Wolves (2005) movie poster
    Empire of the Wolves (2005) Apr 20, 2005 · Action, Crime $12.4M worldwide
    Apr 20, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $12.4M
  6. 6 Sky Fighters (2005) movie poster
    Sky Fighters (2005) Oct 15, 2005 · Action, Adventure $10.7M worldwide
    Oct 15, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $10.7M
  7. 7 By the Pricking of My Thumbs (2005) movie poster
    By the Pricking of My Thumbs (2005) Apr 13, 2005 · Mystery, Comedy $9.2M worldwide
    Apr 13, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.2M
  8. 8 Boudu (2005) movie poster
    Boudu (2005) Mar 9, 2005 · Comedy $8.6M worldwide
    Mar 9, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.6M
  9. 9 How Much Do You Love Me? (2005) movie poster
    How Much Do You Love Me? (2005) Oct 26, 2005 · Comedy, Drama $6.8M worldwide
    Oct 26, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.8M
  10. 10 Anthony Zimmer (2005) movie poster
    Anthony Zimmer (2005) Apr 1, 2005 · Romance, Drama $6.3M worldwide
    Apr 1, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.3M
  11. 11 One Stays, the Other Leaves (2005) movie poster
    One Stays, the Other Leaves (2005) Jan 12, 2005 · Comedy, Drama $5.8M worldwide
    Jan 12, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.8M
  12. 12 The Child (2005) movie poster
    The Child (2005) May 17, 2005 · Drama $5.5M worldwide
    May 17, 2005 US and Canada: $651.9K Rest of the world: $4.9M Worldwide: $5.5M
  13. 13 To Paint or Make Love (2005) movie poster
    To Paint or Make Love (2005) May 18, 2005 · Romance, Comedy $4.9M worldwide
    May 18, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.9M
  14. 14 The Last Mitterrand (2005) movie poster
    The Last Mitterrand (2005) Feb 16, 2005 · Drama, History $4M worldwide
    Feb 16, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4M
  15. 15 Papa (2005) movie poster
    Papa (2005) Jun 1, 2005 · Comedy, Drama $3.8M worldwide
    Jun 1, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.8M
  16. 16 C.R.A.Z.Y. (2005) movie poster
    C.R.A.Z.Y. (2005) May 27, 2005 · Comedy, Drama $3.7M worldwide
    May 27, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.7M
  17. 17 Live and Become (2005) movie poster
    Live and Become (2005) Feb 11, 2005 · Drama $3.7M worldwide
    Feb 11, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.7M
  18. 18 Housewarming (2005) movie poster
    Housewarming (2005) Jun 1, 2005 · Comedy $3.6M worldwide
    Jun 1, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.6M
  19. 19 Genesis (2005) movie poster
    Genesis (2005) May 27, 2005 · Documentary $3.1M worldwide
    May 27, 2005 US and Canada: $16.4K Rest of the world: $3.1M Worldwide: $3.1M
  20. 20 Clean (2005) movie poster
    Clean (2005) Aug 12, 2005 · Drama, Music $3M worldwide
    Aug 12, 2005 US and Canada: $138.7K Rest of the world: $2.8M Worldwide: $3M
  21. 21 Grey Souls (2005) movie poster
    Grey Souls (2005) Sep 28, 2005 · Drama, Thriller $2.9M worldwide
    Sep 28, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.9M
  22. 22 In His Hands (2005) movie poster
    In His Hands (2005) Sep 11, 2005 · Drama $2.9M worldwide
    Sep 11, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.9M
  23. 23 The Perfume of the Lady in Black (2005) movie poster
    The Perfume of the Lady in Black (2005) Sep 14, 2005 · Comedy $2.7M worldwide
    Sep 14, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.7M
  24. 24 Not Here to Be Loved (2005) movie poster
    Not Here to Be Loved (2005) Oct 12, 2005 · Drama, Romance $2M worldwide
    Oct 12, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2M
  25. 25 Camping à la ferme (2005) movie poster
    Camping à la ferme (2005) Jun 29, 2005 · Comedy $1.8M worldwide
    Jun 29, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.8M
  26. 26 The Children (2005) movie poster
    The Children (2005) Apr 6, 2005 · Drama, Comedy $1.4M worldwide
    Apr 6, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.4M
  27. 27 In Your Dreams (2005) movie poster
    In Your Dreams (2005) Apr 13, 2005 · Comedy $1.2M worldwide
    Apr 13, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M
  28. 28 La cloche a sonné (2005) movie poster
    La cloche a sonné (2005) Aug 17, 2005 · Comedy $1.2M worldwide
    Aug 17, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M
  29. 29 Tu vas rire, mais je te quitte (2005) movie poster
    Tu vas rire, mais je te quitte (2005) Jan 5, 2005 · Comedy $1.2M worldwide
    Jan 5, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M
  30. 30 L’Anniversaire (2005) movie poster
    L’Anniversaire (2005) Sep 21, 2005 · Comedy $1.1M worldwide
    Sep 21, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.1M
  31. 31 Au suivant! (2005) movie poster
    Au suivant! (2005) Jul 6, 2005 · Comedy $1.1M worldwide
    Jul 6, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.1M
  32. 32 The Art of Breaking Up (2005) movie poster
    The Art of Breaking Up (2005) Apr 27, 2005 · Romance, Comedy $933.8K worldwide
    Apr 27, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $933.8K
  33. 33 Gentille (2005) movie poster
    Gentille (2005) Dec 14, 2005 · Comedy $780.1K worldwide
    Dec 14, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $780.1K
  34. 34 Before You Leave (2005) movie poster
    Before You Leave (2005) Mar 19, 2005 · Comedy $627.8K worldwide
    Mar 19, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $627.8K
  35. 35 Hell (2005) movie poster
    Hell (2005) Sep 9, 2005 · Drama $595.6K worldwide
    Sep 9, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $595.6K
  36. 36 The Girl from the Chartreuse (2005) movie poster
    The Girl from the Chartreuse (2005) Feb 23, 2005 · Drama $576.6K worldwide
    Feb 23, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $576.6K
  37. 37 Zim and Co (2005) movie poster
    Zim and Co (2005) Aug 17, 2005 · Comedy $552.3K worldwide
    Aug 17, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $552.3K
  38. 38 Cold Showers (2005) movie poster
    Cold Showers (2005) May 14, 2005 · Drama $538.2K worldwide
    May 14, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $538.2K
  39. 39 Lila Says (2005) movie poster
    Lila Says (2005) Jun 24, 2005 · Drama, Romance $537.9K worldwide
    Jun 24, 2005 US and Canada: $121.4K Rest of the world: $416.5K Worldwide: $537.9K
  40. 40 Cavalcade (2005) movie poster
    Cavalcade (2005) May 25, 2005 · Drama $507.9K worldwide
    May 25, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $507.9K
  41. 41 Only the Night (2005) movie poster
    Only the Night (2005) Aug 31, 2005 · Drama, Thriller $459.3K worldwide
    Aug 31, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $459.3K
  42. 42 Aurore (2005) movie poster
    Aurore (2005) Jul 8, 2005 · Drama $445K worldwide
    Jul 8, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $445K
  43. 43 Imposture (2005) movie poster
    Imposture (2005) May 25, 2005 · Drama, Thriller $444.7K worldwide
    May 25, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $444.7K
  44. 44 La Petite Jérusalem (2005) movie poster
    La Petite Jérusalem (2005) May 16, 2005 · Drama $438.5K worldwide
    May 16, 2005 US and Canada: $53.6K Rest of the world: $384.9K Worldwide: $438.5K
  45. 45 Marock (2005) movie poster
    Marock (2005) May 20, 2005 · Romance, Drama $425.1K worldwide
    May 20, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $425.1K
  46. 46 Akoibon (2005) movie poster
    Akoibon (2005) Apr 13, 2005 · Comedy $357.8K worldwide
    Apr 13, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $357.8K
  47. 47 Gilles' Wife (2005) movie poster
    Gilles' Wife (2005) Nov 16, 2005 · Drama $267.4K worldwide
    Nov 16, 2005 US and Canada: $32.8K Rest of the world: $234.6K Worldwide: $267.4K
  48. 48 Foon (2005) movie poster
    Foon (2005) Nov 30, 2005 · Comedy, Music $207.9K worldwide
    Nov 30, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $207.9K
  49. 49 I Saw Ben Barka Get Killed (2005) movie poster
    I Saw Ben Barka Get Killed (2005) Nov 2, 2005 · Action, History $193K worldwide
    Nov 2, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $193K
  50. 50 November (2005) movie poster
    November (2005) Jul 22, 2005 · Drama, Mystery $192.2K worldwide
    Jul 22, 2005 US and Canada: $192.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $192.2K
Gross bands

How Many 2005 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

None of the 59 films reached $100M. 53 films, 90% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $271.8M 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 6 films, 10% of the list $170.4M · 63% of the gross
  • Under $10M 53 films, 90% of the list $101.4M · 37% of the gross
By release month

Which Month of 2005 Earned the Most?

January releases took the most, $95.4M from 3 films, led by The Chorus (2005). December was the quietest month ($780.1K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.

  1. January Jan The Chorus (2005) $95.4M The Chorus (2005)
  2. February Feb The Last Mitterrand (2005) $8.2M The Last Mitterrand (2005)
  3. March Mar Boudu (2005) $9.2M Boudu (2005)
  4. April Apr Empire of the Wolves (2005) $31.8M Empire of the Wolves (2005)
  5. May May Joyeux Noel (2005) $37.7M Joyeux Noel (2005)
  6. June Jun Papa (2005) $9.8M Papa (2005)
  7. July Jul Au suivant! (2005) $1.9M Au suivant! (2005)
  8. August Aug Clean (2005) $5.2M Clean (2005)
  9. September Sep Grey Souls (2005) $10.4M Grey Souls (2005)
  10. October Oct Saint-Jacques… La Mecque (2005) $35.4M Saint-Jacques… La Mecque (2005)
  11. November Nov You Are So Beautiful (2005) $26.1M You Are So Beautiful (2005)
  12. December Dec Gentille (2005) $780.1K Gentille (2005)
Last 10 years

How Does 2005 Compare With Previous Years?

Of these 10 years, 2004 earned the most: $379.9M from 63 films, led by A Very Long Engagement (2004). 2005 took $271.8M.

Year Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
1996 12 films 12 $20.5M – 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 63 films · +12% 63 $379.9M +12% A Very Long Engagement (2004) $69.4M
2005 59 films · −28% 59 $271.8M −28% The Chorus (2005) $88.4M
By genre

Which French Genres Earned the Most in 2005?

Drama took $209.7M across 35 films, 77% of the total, ahead of Comedy ($103.4M) and Music ($91.6M). A film counts once for each of its genres.

2005 French Box Office by Genre

  1. Drama $209.7M
    35 films · #1 The Chorus (2005)
  2. Comedy $103.4M
    27 films · #1 You Are So Beautiful (2005)
  3. Music $91.6M
    3 films · #1 The Chorus (2005)
  4. Romance $32.8M
    7 films · #1 Joyeux Noel (2005)
  5. Action $23.3M
    3 films · #1 Empire of the Wolves (2005)
  6. History $21.9M
    3 films · #1 Joyeux Noel (2005)
  7. Crime $19.2M
    4 films · #1 Empire of the Wolves (2005)
  8. War $17.8M
    2 films · #1 Joyeux Noel (2005)
  9. Adventure $10.7M
    1 film · #1 Sky Fighters (2005)
  10. Thriller $10.6M
    8 films · #1 Anthony Zimmer (2005)
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 2005: 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 59 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing French-language movie in 2005?

The Chorus (2005) leads with $88.4M worldwide, $3.6M of it in the US & Canada. Next come You Are So Beautiful (2005) at $25.3M and Joyeux Noel (2005) at $17.7M.

How much did French-language movies released in 2005 earn?

59 French-language films released in 2005 report a worldwide gross, $271.8M in all, or $4.6M per film on average. 2004 releases took $379.9M.

How many French-language movies released in 2005 made $1 billion?

None. The biggest, The Chorus (2005), earned $88.4M.

How much of the 2005 French box office came from the US and Canada?

$6M of the $271.8M total, or 2%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 49 films of the 59 report no domestic figure.

How is the 2005 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 2005. 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 2005 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.