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French Box Office 2009: Highest-Grossing French Movies

Little Nicholas (2009) is the highest-grossing French-language movie released in 2009, with $62.8M worldwide, ahead of Coco Before Chanel (2009) at $50.8M and 9 (2009) at $48.4M. 78 French-language films released in 2009 report a worldwide gross, $422.9M in all, 11% of it from the US & Canada. That is down 28% on 2008, whose releases took $586M. By genre, Comedy leads with $253.8M across 34 French releases.

2009 releases with a gross
78
combined worldwide
$422.9M
Little Nicholas (2009), the #1
$62.8M
vs 2008
−28%
Little Nicholas (2009) movie poster #1 of 78
#1 French-language movie of 2009

Little Nicholas (2009)

2009 · Family, Comedy

$62.8M worldwide · 15% of the chart's total

No US & Canada figure reported
Top 5

What Were the Biggest French Hits of 2009?

Little Nicholas (2009) leads with $62.8M, 15% of the total. The top 5 together took $211M, 50% of what all 78 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Little Nicholas (2009) movie poster Number 1
    $62.8M Little Nicholas (2009)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  2. Coco Before Chanel (2009) movie poster Number 2
    $50.8M Coco Before Chanel (2009)
    $6.1M US & Canada · 12% $44.7M elsewhere · 88%
  3. 9 (2009) movie poster Number 3
    $48.4M 9 (2009)
    $31.7M US & Canada · 66% $16.7M elsewhere · 34%
  4. Coco (2009) movie poster Number 4
    $25.7M Coco (2009)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  5. Paris (2009) movie poster Number 5
    $23.3M Paris (2009)
    $1M US & Canada · 4% $22.3M elsewhere · 96%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every French Release of 2009, Ranked by Worldwide Gross

Ranks 1 to 50 of 78. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in 2009.

  1. 1 Little Nicholas (2009) movie poster
    Little Nicholas (2009) Sep 30, 2009 · Family, Comedy $62.8M worldwide
    Sep 30, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $62.8M
  2. 2 Coco Before Chanel (2009) movie poster
    Coco Before Chanel (2009) Sep 25, 2009 · Biography, Drama $50.8M worldwide
    Sep 25, 2009 US and Canada: $6.1M Rest of the world: $44.7M Worldwide: $50.8M
  3. 3 9 (2009) movie poster
    9 (2009) Sep 9, 2009 · Adventure, Sci-Fi $48.4M worldwide
    Sep 9, 2009 US and Canada: $31.7M Rest of the world: $16.7M Worldwide: $48.4M
  4. 4 Coco (2009) movie poster
    Coco (2009) Jul 21, 2009 · Comedy $25.7M worldwide
    Jul 21, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $25.7M
  5. 5 Paris (2009) movie poster
    Paris (2009) Sep 18, 2009 · Drama, Comedy $23.3M worldwide
    Sep 18, 2009 US and Canada: $1M Rest of the world: $22.3M Worldwide: $23.3M
  6. 6 Neuilly Yo Mama! (2009) movie poster
    Neuilly Yo Mama! (2009) Aug 12, 2009 · Comedy $22.2M worldwide
    Aug 12, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $22.2M
  7. 7 Lucky Luke (2009) movie poster
    Lucky Luke (2009) Oct 21, 2009 · Comedy, Western $17.9M worldwide
    Oct 21, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $17.9M
  8. 8 The Villain (2009) movie poster
    The Villain (2009) Nov 25, 2009 · Comedy $14.8M worldwide
    Nov 25, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $14.8M
  9. 9 The Hedgehog (2009) movie poster
    The Hedgehog (2009) Jul 1, 2009 · Comedy, Drama $14.7M worldwide
    Jul 1, 2009 US and Canada: $707.9K Rest of the world: $14M Worldwide: $14.7M
  10. 10 Paris 36 (2009) movie poster
    Paris 36 (2009) Apr 3, 2009 · Drama, Music $12.9M worldwide
    Apr 3, 2009 US and Canada: $851.5K Rest of the world: $12.1M Worldwide: $12.9M
  11. 11 Incognito (2009) movie poster
    Incognito (2009) Apr 28, 2009 · Comedy $10.5M worldwide
    Apr 28, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $10.5M
  12. 12 RTT (2009) movie poster
    RTT (2009) Dec 9, 2009 · Comedy $9.7M worldwide
    Dec 9, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.7M
  13. 13 The French Kissers (2009) movie poster
    The French Kissers (2009) Jun 10, 2009 · Romance, Drama $8M worldwide
    Jun 10, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8M
  14. 14 Summer Hours (2009) movie poster
    Summer Hours (2009) May 15, 2009 · Drama, Family $7.8M worldwide
    May 15, 2009 US and Canada: $1.7M Rest of the world: $6.2M Worldwide: $7.8M
  15. 15 The True Story of Puss ’n Boots (2009) movie poster
    The True Story of Puss ’n Boots (2009) Apr 1, 2009 · Family, Adventure $7.7M worldwide
    Apr 1, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.7M
  16. 16 Cyprien (2009) movie poster
    Cyprien (2009) Feb 25, 2009 · Comedy $5.8M worldwide
    Feb 25, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.8M
  17. 17 Bank Error in Your Favour (2009) movie poster
    Bank Error in Your Favour (2009) Apr 8, 2009 · Comedy $5.2M worldwide
    Apr 8, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.2M
  18. 18 Round Da Way (2009) movie poster
    Round Da Way (2009) Jun 17, 2009 · Animation, Comedy $4.8M worldwide
    Jun 17, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.8M
  19. 19 A Spot of Bother (2009) movie poster
    A Spot of Bother (2009) Nov 3, 2009 · Comedy $4.5M worldwide
    Nov 3, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.5M
  20. 20 Blame It on Mum (2009) movie poster
    Blame It on Mum (2009) May 27, 2009 · Drama $3.8M worldwide
    May 27, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.8M
  21. 21 Making Plans for Lena (2009) movie poster
    Making Plans for Lena (2009) Sep 2, 2009 · Comedy, Drama $3M worldwide
    Sep 2, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3M
  22. 22 Villa Amalia (2009) movie poster
    Villa Amalia (2009) Apr 8, 2009 · Drama $3M worldwide
    Apr 8, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3M
  23. 23 In the Beginning (2009) movie poster
    In the Beginning (2009) Apr 20, 2009 · Drama $2.8M worldwide
    Apr 20, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.8M
  24. 24 All About Actresses (2009) movie poster
    All About Actresses (2009) Jan 28, 2009 · Drama, Comedy $2.6M worldwide
    Jan 28, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.6M
  25. 25 Queen to Play (2009) movie poster
    Queen to Play (2009) Aug 5, 2009 · Comedy, Drama $2.5M worldwide
    Aug 5, 2009 US and Canada: $478.7K Rest of the world: $2M Worldwide: $2.5M
  26. 26 Ultimate Heist (2009) movie poster
    Ultimate Heist (2009) Mar 3, 2009 · Adventure, Thriller $2.3M worldwide
    Mar 3, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.3M
  27. 27 The Beaches of Agnès (2009) movie poster
    The Beaches of Agnès (2009) Jul 1, 2009 · Biography, Documentary $2.2M worldwide
    Jul 1, 2009 US and Canada: $239.7K Rest of the world: $2M Worldwide: $2.2M
  28. 28 Eleanor’s Secret (2009) movie poster
    Eleanor’s Secret (2009) Dec 16, 2009 · Animation, Family $2.2M worldwide
    Dec 16, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.2M
  29. 29 Eden Is West (2009) movie poster
    Eden Is West (2009) Feb 11, 2009 · Drama $2.2M worldwide
    Feb 11, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.2M
  30. 30 Home (2009) movie poster
    Home (2009) Nov 27, 2009 · Drama $2.2M worldwide
    Nov 27, 2009 US and Canada: $15.9K Rest of the world: $2.2M Worldwide: $2.2M
  31. 31 High Lane (2009) movie poster
    High Lane (2009) Jun 24, 2009 · Action, Horror $2.1M worldwide
    Jun 24, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.1M
  32. 32 Park Benches (2009) movie poster
    Park Benches (2009) Jul 8, 2009 · Drama, Comedy $1.9M worldwide
    Jul 8, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.9M
  33. 33 Regrets (2009) movie poster
    Regrets (2009) Sep 2, 2009 · Drama, Romance $1.8M worldwide
    Sep 2, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.8M
  34. 34 Oscar and the Lady in Pink (2009) movie poster
    Oscar and the Lady in Pink (2009) Nov 15, 2009 · Drama, Family $1.8M worldwide
    Nov 15, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.8M
  35. 35 Beauties at War (2009) movie poster
    Beauties at War (2009) Jan 14, 2009 · Comedy $1.7M worldwide
    Jan 14, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M
  36. 36 Sister Smile (2009) movie poster
    Sister Smile (2009) Apr 29, 2009 · Drama $1.7M worldwide
    Apr 29, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M
  37. 37 Romaine 30° Below (2009) movie poster
    Romaine 30° Below (2009) Apr 29, 2009 · Comedy $1.6M worldwide
    Apr 29, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M
  38. 38 King Guillaume (2009) movie poster
    King Guillaume (2009) Jan 20, 2009 · Comedy $1.6M worldwide
    Jan 20, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M
  39. 39 Cartagena (2009) movie poster
    Cartagena (2009) Nov 18, 2009 · Romance, Drama $1.5M worldwide
    Nov 18, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.5M
  40. 40 Food Beware: The French Organic Revolution (2009) movie poster
    Food Beware: The French Organic Revolution (2009) Oct 16, 2009 · Documentary $1.5M worldwide
    Oct 16, 2009 US and Canada: $1.2K Rest of the world: $1.5M Worldwide: $1.5M
  41. 41 Totally Spies! The Movie (2009) movie poster
    Totally Spies! The Movie (2009) Jul 22, 2009 · Comedy, Animation $1.3M worldwide
    Jul 22, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.3M
  42. 42 Every Jack Has a Jill (2009) movie poster
    Every Jack Has a Jill (2009) Jul 29, 2009 · Comedy, Family $1.3M worldwide
    Jul 29, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.3M
  43. 43 State Affairs (2009) movie poster
    State Affairs (2009) Nov 25, 2009 · Thriller $1.3M worldwide
    Nov 25, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.3M
  44. 44 Hidden Diary (2009) movie poster
    Hidden Diary (2009) Oct 7, 2009 · Comedy, Drama $1.2M worldwide
    Oct 7, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M
  45. 45 Victor (2009) movie poster
    Victor (2009) Oct 7, 2009 · Comedy $1.2M worldwide
    Oct 7, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M
  46. 46 Tokyo! (2009) movie poster
    Tokyo! (2009) Mar 6, 2009 · Drama $1.2M worldwide
    Mar 6, 2009 US and Canada: $351.1K Rest of the world: $843.3K Worldwide: $1.2M
  47. 47 Bambou (2009) movie poster
    Bambou (2009) Jul 8, 2009 · Comedy $1.2M worldwide
    Jul 8, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M
  48. 48 Surveillance (2009) movie poster
    Surveillance (2009) Jun 26, 2009 · Drama, Mystery $1.1M worldwide
    Jun 26, 2009 US and Canada: $27.3K Rest of the world: $1.1M Worldwide: $1.1M
  49. 49 La Danse: The Paris Opera Ballet (2009) movie poster
    La Danse: The Paris Opera Ballet (2009) Sep 11, 2009 · Documentary $1.1M worldwide
    Sep 11, 2009 US and Canada: $567.5K Rest of the world: $557.3K Worldwide: $1.1M
  50. 50 Please, Please Me! (2009) movie poster
    Please, Please Me! (2009) Jun 24, 2009 · Comedy $1.1M worldwide
    Jun 24, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.1M
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in 2009?

Of the top 10, 9 (2009) earned the biggest share at home (66% in the US & Canada), while Paris (2009) made 96% of its gross abroad. Across all 78 films, $44.4M (11%) came from the US & Canada. 5 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 Little Nicholas (2009) $62.8M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  2. 2 Coco Before Chanel (2009) $50.8M
    $6.1M US & Canada · 12% $44.7M elsewhere · 88%
  3. 3 9 (2009) $48.4M
    $31.7M US & Canada · 66% $16.7M elsewhere · 34%
  4. 4 Coco (2009) $25.7M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  5. 5 Paris (2009) $23.3M
    $1M US & Canada · 4% $22.3M elsewhere · 96%
  6. 6 Neuilly Yo Mama! (2009) $22.2M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  7. 7 Lucky Luke (2009) $17.9M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  8. 8 The Villain (2009) $14.8M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  9. 9 The Hedgehog (2009) $14.7M
    $707.9K US & Canada · 5% $14M elsewhere · 95%
  10. 10 Paris 36 (2009) $12.9M
    $851.5K US & Canada · 7% $12.1M elsewhere · 93%
Gross bands

How Many 2009 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

None of the 78 films reached $100M. 67 films, 86% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $422.9M 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 11 films, 14% of the list $304M · 72% of the gross
  • Under $10M 67 films, 86% of the list $118.9M · 28% of the gross
By release month

Which Month of 2009 Earned the Most?

September releases took the most, $192.7M from 12 films, led by Little Nicholas (2009). March was the quietest month ($3.7M). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.

  1. January Jan All About Actresses (2009) $6.9M All About Actresses (2009)
  2. February Feb Cyprien (2009) $8M Cyprien (2009)
  3. March Mar Ultimate Heist (2009) $3.7M Ultimate Heist (2009)
  4. April Apr Paris 36 (2009) $45.5M Paris 36 (2009)
  5. May May Summer Hours (2009) $12M Summer Hours (2009)
  6. June Jun The French Kissers (2009) $17.2M The French Kissers (2009)
  7. July Jul Coco (2009) $49M Coco (2009)
  8. August Aug Neuilly Yo Mama! (2009) $26.1M Neuilly Yo Mama! (2009)
  9. September Sep Little Nicholas (2009) $192.7M Little Nicholas (2009)
  10. October Oct Lucky Luke (2009) $22.8M Lucky Luke (2009)
  11. November Nov The Villain (2009) $26.4M The Villain (2009)
  12. December Dec RTT (2009) $12.5M RTT (2009)
Last 10 years

How Does 2009 Compare With Previous Years?

Of these 10 years, 2008 earned the most: $586M from 92 films, led by Welcome to the Sticks (2008). 2009 took $422.9M.

Year Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
2000 19 films 19 $102.4M – 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 61 films · −28% 61 $271.9M −28% The Chorus (2005) $88.4M
2006 73 films · +7% 73 $292.3M +7% French Fried Vacations 3: Friends Forever (2006) $84.2M
2007 88 films · +50% 88 $439.2M +50% La Vie en Rose (2007) $87.5M
2008 92 films · +33% 92 $586M +33% Welcome to the Sticks (2008) $245.1M
2009 78 films · −28% 78 $422.9M −28% Little Nicholas (2009) $62.8M
By genre

Which French Genres Earned the Most in 2009?

Comedy took $253.8M across 34 films, 60% of the total, ahead of Drama ($204.4M) and Family ($84.9M). A film counts once for each of its genres.

2009 French Box Office by Genre

  1. Comedy $253.8M
    34 films · #1 Little Nicholas (2009)
  2. Drama $204.4M
    39 films · #1 Coco Before Chanel (2009)
  3. Family $84.9M
    8 films · #1 Little Nicholas (2009)
  4. Adventure $77.8M
    7 films · #1 9 (2009)
  5. Animation $65M
    7 films · #1 9 (2009)
  6. Biography $53M
    2 films · #1 Coco Before Chanel (2009)
  7. Sci-Fi $48.5M
    2 films · #1 9 (2009)
  8. Fantasy $48.4M
    1 film · #1 9 (2009)
  9. Romance $37.8M
    6 films · #1 Paris (2009)
  10. Western $17.9M
    1 film · #1 Lucky Luke (2009)
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 · $133.8M
1980s 10 years · $128M
1970s 10 years · $40.3M
1960s 10 years · $17.6M
1950s 9 years · $2.1M
1940s 6 years · $456.7K
1930s 6 years · $441.2K
FAQ

French Box Office 2009: 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 78 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing French-language movie in 2009?

Little Nicholas (2009) leads with $62.8M worldwide. Next come Coco Before Chanel (2009) at $50.8M and 9 (2009) at $48.4M.

How much did French-language movies released in 2009 earn?

78 French-language films released in 2009 report a worldwide gross, $422.9M in all, or $5.4M per film on average. 2008 releases took $586M.

How many French-language movies released in 2009 made $1 billion?

None. The biggest, Little Nicholas (2009), earned $62.8M.

How much of the 2009 French box office came from the US and Canada?

$44.4M of the $422.9M total, or 11%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 60 films of the 78 report no domestic figure.

How is the 2009 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 2009. 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 2009 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.