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Italian Box Office 2009: Highest-Grossing Italian Movies

Gomorrah (2009) is the highest-grossing Italian-language movie released in 2009, with $34.9M worldwide, ahead of Natale a Beverly Hills (2009) at $30M and Me, Them and Lara (2009) at $22M. 28 Italian-language films released in 2009 report a worldwide gross, $186.2M in all, 2% of it from the US & Canada. That is up 18% on 2008, whose releases took $158.3M. By genre, Comedy leads with $121.4M across 10 Italian releases.

2009 releases with a gross
28
combined worldwide
$186.2M
Gomorrah (2009), the #1
$34.9M
vs 2008
+18%
Gomorrah (2009) movie poster #1 of 28
#1 Italian-language movie of 2009

Gomorrah (2009)

2009 · Drama, Crime

$34.9M worldwide · 19% of the chart's total

$1.6M US & Canada · 5% $33.3M elsewhere · 95%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Italian Hits of 2009?

Gomorrah (2009) leads with $34.9M, 19% of the total. The top 5 together took $124M, 67% of what all 28 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Gomorrah (2009) movie poster Number 1
    $34.9M Gomorrah (2009)
    $1.6M US & Canada · 5% $33.3M elsewhere · 95%
  2. Natale a Beverly Hills (2009) movie poster Number 2
    $30M Natale a Beverly Hills (2009)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  3. Me, Them and Lara (2009) movie poster Number 3
    $22M Me, Them and Lara (2009)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  4. Cado dalle nubi (2009) movie poster Number 4
    $20.1M Cado dalle nubi (2009)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  5. Italians (2009) movie poster Number 5
    $17M Italians (2009)
    No US & Canada figure reported

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Italian Release of 2009, 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 2009.

  1. 1 Gomorrah (2009) movie poster
    Gomorrah (2009) Feb 13, 2009 · Drama, Crime $34.9M worldwide
    Feb 13, 2009 US and Canada: $1.6M Rest of the world: $33.3M Worldwide: $34.9M
  2. 2 Natale a Beverly Hills (2009) movie poster
    Natale a Beverly Hills (2009) Dec 18, 2009 · Comedy $30M worldwide
    Dec 18, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $30M
  3. 3 Me, Them and Lara (2009) movie poster
    Me, Them and Lara (2009) Dec 3, 2009 · Comedy, Drama $22M worldwide
    Dec 3, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $22M
  4. 4 Cado dalle nubi (2009) movie poster
    Cado dalle nubi (2009) Nov 27, 2009 · Comedy $20.1M worldwide
    Nov 27, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $20.1M
  5. 5 Italians (2009) movie poster
    Italians (2009) Jan 23, 2009 · Comedy $17M worldwide
    Jan 23, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $17M
  6. 6 Baaria (2009) movie poster
    Baaria (2009) Sep 25, 2009 · Comedy, Drama $16M worldwide
    Sep 25, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $16M
  7. 7 Quiet Chaos (2009) movie poster
    Quiet Chaos (2009) Jun 26, 2009 · Drama, Romance $11.3M worldwide
    Jun 26, 2009 US and Canada: $11.4K Rest of the world: $11.3M Worldwide: $11.3M
  8. 8 La matassa (2009) movie poster
    La matassa (2009) Mar 13, 2009 · Comedy $10M worldwide
    Mar 13, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $10M
  9. 9 Questo piccolo grande amore (2009) movie poster
    Questo piccolo grande amore (2009) Feb 11, 2009 · Romance $4.9M worldwide
    Feb 11, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.9M
  10. 10 Different from Whom? (2009) movie poster
    Different from Whom? (2009) Mar 20, 2009 · Comedy $4.6M worldwide
    Mar 20, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.6M
  11. 11 The Man Who Will Come (2009) movie poster
    The Man Who Will Come (2009) Oct 16, 2009 · Drama $3M worldwide
    Oct 16, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3M
  12. 12 The Double Hour (2009) movie poster
    The Double Hour (2009) Oct 9, 2009 · Thriller, Drama $2.8M worldwide
    Oct 9, 2009 US and Canada: $1.5M Rest of the world: $1.3M Worldwide: $2.8M
  13. 13 Iago (2009) movie poster
    Iago (2009) Feb 27, 2009 · Drama, Romance $2.7M worldwide
    Feb 27, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.7M
  14. 14 Stella (2009) movie poster
    Stella (2009) Apr 3, 2009 · Drama $1.4M worldwide
    Apr 3, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.4M
  15. 15 The Case of Unfaithful Klara (2009) movie poster
    The Case of Unfaithful Klara (2009) Mar 27, 2009 · Thriller, Romance $1.3M worldwide
    Mar 27, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.3M
  16. 16 Giulia Doesn’t Date at Night (2009) movie poster
    Giulia Doesn’t Date at Night (2009) Feb 27, 2009 · Drama, Romance $1.1M worldwide
    Feb 27, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.1M
  17. 17 Ten Winters (2009) movie poster
    Ten Winters (2009) Dec 10, 2009 · Comedy, Romance $703.9K worldwide
    Dec 10, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $703.9K
  18. 18 Cosmonaut (2009) movie poster
    Cosmonaut (2009) Sep 11, 2009 · Drama, Comedy $476.2K worldwide
    Sep 11, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $476.2K
  19. 19 Tutta colpa di Giuda (2009) movie poster
    Tutta colpa di Giuda (2009) Apr 10, 2009 · Music, Comedy $353.7K worldwide
    Apr 10, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $353.7K
  20. 20 Tenderness (2009) movie poster
    Tenderness (2009) Dec 11, 2009 · Drama, Thriller $322.2K worldwide
    Dec 11, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $322.2K
  21. 21 Raise Your Head (2009) movie poster
    Raise Your Head (2009) Oct 17, 2009 · Drama $254.7K worldwide
    Oct 17, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $254.7K
  22. 22 I, Don Giovanni (2009) movie poster
    I, Don Giovanni (2009) Oct 20, 2009 · Drama, Romance $253.1K worldwide
    Oct 20, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $253.1K
  23. 23 Bets & Wedding Dresses (2009) movie poster
    Bets & Wedding Dresses (2009) Sep 18, 2009 · Drama $187.9K worldwide
    Sep 18, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $187.9K
  24. 24 The Mouth of the Wolf (2009) movie poster
    The Mouth of the Wolf (2009) Nov 15, 2009 · Drama, Documentary $179.4K worldwide
    Nov 15, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $179.4K
  25. 25 Puccini: Turandot (2009) movie poster
    Puccini: Turandot (2009) Nov 7, 2009 · Music $105.2K worldwide
    Nov 7, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $105.2K
  26. 26 In the Market (2009) movie poster
    In the Market (2009) Oct 31, 2009 · Horror $68.9K worldwide
    Oct 31, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $68.9K
  27. 27 Giallo (2009) movie poster
    Giallo (2009) Jun 25, 2009 · Horror, Thriller $50.1K worldwide
    Jun 25, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $50.1K
  28. 28 Good morning Aman (2009) movie poster
    Good morning Aman (2009) Nov 13, 2009 · Drama $42K worldwide
    Nov 13, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $42K
Gross bands

How Many 2009 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

None of the 28 films reached $100M. 20 films, 71% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $186.2M 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 8 films, 29% of the list $161.4M · 87% of the gross
  • Under $10M 20 films, 71% of the list $24.9M · 13% of the gross
By release month

Which Month of 2009 Earned the Most?

December releases took the most, $53M from 4 films, led by Natale a Beverly Hills (2009). April was the quietest month ($1.7M). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.

  1. January Jan Italians (2009) $17M Italians (2009)
  2. February Feb Gomorrah (2009) $43.5M Gomorrah (2009)
  3. March Mar La matassa (2009) $16M La matassa (2009)
  4. April Apr Stella (2009) $1.7M Stella (2009)
  5. May May No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  6. June Jun Quiet Chaos (2009) $11.4M Quiet Chaos (2009)
  7. July Jul No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  8. August Aug No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  9. September Sep Baaria (2009) $16.7M Baaria (2009)
  10. October Oct The Man Who Will Come (2009) $6.5M The Man Who Will Come (2009)
  11. November Nov Cado dalle nubi (2009) $20.5M Cado dalle nubi (2009)
  12. December Dec Natale a Beverly Hills (2009) $53M Natale a Beverly Hills (2009)
Last 10 years

How Does 2009 Compare With Previous Years?

Of these 10 years, 2009 earned the most: $186.2M from 28 films, led by Gomorrah (2009).

Year Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
2000 4 films 4 $15M – Malena (2000) $14.5M
2001 14 films · ±0% 14 $15M ±0% Bread and Tulips (2001) $9.7M
2002 17 films · +408% 17 $76.1M +408% The Legend of Al, John and Jack (2002) $23M
2003 14 films · −87% 14 $9.8M −87% Caterina in the Big City (2003) $4.4M
2004 23 films · +742% 23 $82.7M +742% Christmas in Love (2004) $22.7M
2005 27 films · +25% 27 $103.7M +25% I Love You in Every Language in the World (2005) $23.9M
2006 25 films · −3% 25 $100.5M −3% Natale a New York (2006) $30.4M
2007 35 films · +70% 35 $170.6M +70% Natale in crociera (2007) $37.4M
2008 31 films · −7% 31 $158.3M −7% Natale a Rio (2008) $36.7M
2009 28 films · +18% 28 $186.2M +18% Gomorrah (2009) $34.9M
By genre

Which Italian Genres Earned the Most in 2009?

Comedy took $121.4M across 10 films, 65% of the total, ahead of Drama ($97M) and Romance ($41.1M). A film counts once for each of its genres.

2009 Italian Box Office by Genre

  1. Comedy $121.4M
    10 films · #1 Natale a Beverly Hills (2009)
  2. Drama $97M
    16 films · #1 Gomorrah (2009)
  3. Romance $41.1M
    9 films · #1 Baaria (2009)
  4. Crime $38.1M
    4 films · #1 Gomorrah (2009)
  5. Thriller $4.5M
    4 films · #1 The Double Hour (2009)
  6. Mystery $2.9M
    2 films · #1 The Double Hour (2009)
  7. Music $458.9K
    2 films · #1 Tutta colpa di Giuda (2009)
  8. Documentary $179.4K
    1 film · #1 The Mouth of the Wolf (2009)
  9. Horror $119K
    2 films · #1 In the Market (2009)
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 · $918.1M
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 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 28 films as the chart.

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

Gomorrah (2009) leads with $34.9M worldwide, $1.6M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Natale a Beverly Hills (2009) at $30M and Me, Them and Lara (2009) at $22M.

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

28 Italian-language films released in 2009 report a worldwide gross, $186.2M in all, or $6.7M per film on average. 2008 releases took $158.3M.

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

None. The biggest, Gomorrah (2009), earned $34.9M.

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

$3.1M of the $186.2M total, or 2%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 25 films of the 28 report no domestic figure.

How is the 2009 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 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 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.