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Italian Box Office 2002: Highest-Grossing Italian Movies

The Legend of Al, John and Jack (2002) is the highest-grossing Italian-language movie released in 2002, with $23M worldwide, ahead of One Last Kiss (2002) at $17.8M and The Son's Room (2002) at $11.8M. 15 Italian-language films released in 2002 report a worldwide gross, $74.6M in all, 4% of it from the US & Canada. That is 5 times the total of 2001, whose releases took $15M. By genre, Comedy leads with $58.8M across 9 Italian releases.

2002 releases with a gross
15
combined worldwide
$74.6M
The Legend of Al, John and Jack (2002), the #1
$23M
vs 2001
×5
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Italian Hits of 2002?

The Legend of Al, John and Jack (2002) leads with $23M, 31% of the total. The top 5 together took $64.3M, 86% of what all 15 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. The Legend of Al, John and Jack (2002) movie poster Number 1
    $23M The Legend of Al, John and Jack (2002)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  2. One Last Kiss (2002) movie poster Number 2
    $17.8M One Last Kiss (2002)
    $1M US & Canada · 6% $16.7M elsewhere · 94%
  3. The Son's Room (2002) movie poster Number 3
    $11.8M The Son's Room (2002)
    $1M US & Canada · 9% $10.8M elsewhere · 91%
  4. Respiro (2002) movie poster Number 4
    $7.3M Respiro (2002)
    $1.1M US & Canada · 15% $6.2M elsewhere · 85%
  5. Horse Fever: The Mandrake Sting (2002) movie poster Number 5
    $4.4M Horse Fever: The Mandrake Sting (2002)
    No US & Canada figure reported

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Italian Release of 2002, 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 2002.

  1. 1 The Legend of Al, John and Jack (2002) movie poster
    The Legend of Al, John and Jack (2002) Dec 13, 2002 · Crime, Comedy $23M worldwide
    Dec 13, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $23M
  2. 2 One Last Kiss (2002) movie poster
    One Last Kiss (2002) Aug 2, 2002 · Drama, Comedy $17.8M worldwide
    Aug 2, 2002 US and Canada: $1M Rest of the world: $16.7M Worldwide: $17.8M
  3. 3 The Son's Room (2002) movie poster
    The Son's Room (2002) Jan 25, 2002 · Drama, Mystery $11.8M worldwide
    Jan 25, 2002 US and Canada: $1M Rest of the world: $10.8M Worldwide: $11.8M
  4. 4 Respiro (2002) movie poster
    Respiro (2002) May 18, 2002 · Comedy, Drama $7.3M worldwide
    May 18, 2002 US and Canada: $1.1M Rest of the world: $6.2M Worldwide: $7.3M
  5. 5 Horse Fever: The Mandrake Sting (2002) movie poster
    Horse Fever: The Mandrake Sting (2002) Oct 31, 2002 · Comedy $4.4M worldwide
    Oct 31, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.4M
  6. 6 Casomai (2002) movie poster
    Casomai (2002) Apr 30, 2002 · Romance, Comedy $3.1M worldwide
    Apr 30, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.1M
  7. 7 The Best Day of My Life (2002) movie poster
    The Best Day of My Life (2002) Apr 12, 2002 · Drama $2.9M worldwide
    Apr 12, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.9M
  8. 8 Volesse il cielo! (2002) movie poster
    Volesse il cielo! (2002) Jan 25, 2002 · Comedy $1.5M worldwide
    Jan 25, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.5M
  9. 9 Soul Mate (2002) movie poster
    Soul Mate (2002) Sep 7, 2002 · Comedy, Drama $1.1M worldwide
    Sep 7, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.1M
  10. 10 The Ignorant Fairies (2002) movie poster
    The Ignorant Fairies (2002) Sep 20, 2002 · Drama $500.9K worldwide
    Sep 20, 2002 US and Canada: $215.4K Rest of the world: $285.5K Worldwide: $500.9K
  11. 11 Maximum Velocity (V-Max) (2002) movie poster
    Maximum Velocity (V-Max) (2002) Aug 31, 2002 · Action, Drama $381.2K worldwide
    Aug 31, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $381.2K
  12. 12 Nati stanchi (2002) movie poster
    Nati stanchi (2002) Mar 1, 2002 · Comedy $334.1K worldwide
    Mar 1, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $334.1K
  13. 13 Paz! (2002) movie poster
    Paz! (2002) Feb 22, 2002 · Comedy $282.8K worldwide
    Feb 22, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $282.8K
  14. 14 The Bankers of God: The Calvi Affair (2002) movie poster
    The Bankers of God: The Calvi Affair (2002) Mar 7, 2002 · Drama, Thriller $211.8K worldwide
    Mar 7, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $211.8K
  15. 15 Carlo Giuliani, a Boy (2002) movie poster
    Carlo Giuliani, a Boy (2002) Mar 22, 2002 · Documentary $82.2K worldwide
    Mar 22, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $82.2K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in 2002?

Of the top 10, The Ignorant Fairies (2002) earned the biggest share at home (43% in the US & Canada), while One Last Kiss (2002) made 94% of its gross abroad. Across all 15 films, $3.4M (4%) came from the US & Canada. 6 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 The Legend of Al, John and Jack (2002) $23M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  2. 2 One Last Kiss (2002) $17.8M
    $1M US & Canada · 6% $16.7M elsewhere · 94%
  3. 3 The Son's Room (2002) $11.8M
    $1M US & Canada · 9% $10.8M elsewhere · 91%
  4. 4 Respiro (2002) $7.3M
    $1.1M US & Canada · 15% $6.2M elsewhere · 85%
  5. 5 Horse Fever: The Mandrake Sting (2002) $4.4M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  6. 6 Casomai (2002) $3.1M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  7. 7 The Best Day of My Life (2002) $2.9M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  8. 8 Volesse il cielo! (2002) $1.5M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  9. 9 Soul Mate (2002) $1.1M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  10. 10 The Ignorant Fairies (2002) $500.9K
    $215.4K US & Canada · 43% $285.5K elsewhere · 57%
Gross bands

How Many 2002 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

None of the 15 films reached $100M. 12 films, 80% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $74.6M 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 3 films, 20% of the list $52.6M · 71% of the gross
  • Under $10M 12 films, 80% of the list $22M · 29% of the gross
By release month

Which Month of 2002 Earned the Most?

December releases took the most, $23M from 1 film, led by The Legend of Al, John and Jack (2002). February was the quietest month ($282.8K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.

  1. January Jan The Son's Room (2002) $13.3M The Son's Room (2002)
  2. February Feb Paz! (2002) $282.8K Paz! (2002)
  3. March Mar Nati stanchi (2002) $628.2K Nati stanchi (2002)
  4. April Apr Casomai (2002) $6M Casomai (2002)
  5. May May Respiro (2002) $7.3M Respiro (2002)
  6. June Jun No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  7. July Jul No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  8. August Aug One Last Kiss (2002) $18.2M One Last Kiss (2002)
  9. September Sep Soul Mate (2002) $1.6M Soul Mate (2002)
  10. October Oct Horse Fever: The Mandrake Sting (2002) $4.4M Horse Fever: The Mandrake Sting (2002)
  11. November Nov No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  12. December Dec The Legend of Al, John and Jack (2002) $23M The Legend of Al, John and Jack (2002)
Last 10 years

How Does 2002 Compare With Previous Years?

Of these 10 years, 2002 earned the most: $74.6M from 15 films, led by The Legend of Al, John and Jack (2002).

Year Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
1993 No films 0 – – –
1994 2 films 2 $892.6K – The Monster (1994) $638.6K
1995 4 films · +247% 4 $3.1M +247% Palermo – Milan One Way (1995) $2.3M
1996 No films 0 – – –
1997 1 film 1 $198K – Nowhere (1997) $198K
1998 5 films · +1012% 5 $2.2M +1012% Besieged (1998) $2M
1999 3 films · −72% 3 $627K −72% Last Night (1999) $591.2K
2000 4 films · +2296% 4 $15M +2296% Malena (2000) $14.5M
2001 14 films · ±0% 14 $15M ±0% Bread and Tulips (2001) $9.7M
2002 15 films · +398% 15 $74.6M +398% The Legend of Al, John and Jack (2002) $23M
By genre

Which Italian Genres Earned the Most in 2002?

Comedy took $58.8M across 9 films, 79% of the total, ahead of Drama ($41.9M) and Crime ($23M). A film counts once for each of its genres.

2002 Italian Box Office by Genre

  1. Comedy $58.8M
    9 films · #1 The Legend of Al, John and Jack (2002)
  2. Drama $41.9M
    8 films · #1 One Last Kiss (2002)
  3. Crime $23M
    1 film · #1 The Legend of Al, John and Jack (2002)
  4. Romance $20.9M
    2 films · #1 One Last Kiss (2002)
  5. Mystery $11.8M
    1 film · #1 The Son's Room (2002)
  6. Action $381.2K
    1 film · #1 Maximum Velocity (V-Max) (2002)
  7. Thriller $211.8K
    1 film · #1 The Bankers of God: The Calvi Affair (2002)
  8. Documentary $82.2K
    1 film · #1 Carlo Giuliani, a Boy (2002)
Archive

Italian Box Office Year by Year

Every year from 1945 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2010 leads with $191.2M, led by The Santa Claus Gang (2010).

2020s 7 years · $351.9M
2010s 10 years · $1.1B
2000s 10 years · $916.6M
1990s 8 years · $16.6M
1980s 9 years · $25.5M
1970s 10 years · $2.5M
1960s 10 years · $3.6M
1950s 6 years · $1.4M
1940s 3 years · $524.9K
FAQ

Italian Box Office 2002: 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 15 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing Italian-language movie in 2002?

The Legend of Al, John and Jack (2002) leads with $23M worldwide. Next come One Last Kiss (2002) at $17.8M and The Son's Room (2002) at $11.8M.

How much did Italian-language movies released in 2002 earn?

15 Italian-language films released in 2002 report a worldwide gross, $74.6M in all, or $5M per film on average. 2001 releases took $15M.

How many Italian-language movies released in 2002 made $1 billion?

None. The biggest, The Legend of Al, John and Jack (2002), earned $23M.

How much of the 2002 Italian box office came from the US and Canada?

$3.4M of the $74.6M total, or 4%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 11 films of the 15 report no domestic figure.

How is the 2002 Italian 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 2002. 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 2002 Italian 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.