#1 of 35 #1 Portuguese-language movie of 2012
2012 · Comedy
$17M worldwide · 29% of the chart's total
No US & Canada figure reported
Portuguese box office · 2012
Portuguese Box Office 2012: Highest-Grossing Portuguese Movies
Till Luck Do Us Part (2012) is the highest-grossing Portuguese-language movie released in 2012, with $17M worldwide, ahead of Party Crashers (2012) at $12.9M and Gonzaga: From Father to Son (2012) at $7.2M. 35 Portuguese-language films released in 2012 report a worldwide gross, $57.7M in all, <1% of it from the US & Canada. That is down 54% on 2011, whose releases took $125.5M. By genre, Comedy leads with $41.2M across 8 Portuguese releases.
- 2012 releases with a gross
- 35
- combined worldwide
- $57.7M
- Till Luck Do Us Part (2012), the #1
- $17M
- vs 2011
- −54%
#1 of 35 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Portuguese Hits of 2012?
Till Luck Do Us Part (2012) leads with $17M, 29% of the total. The top 5 together took $44M, 76% of what all 35 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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Number 5
US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world
The chart
Every Portuguese Release of 2012, 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 2012.
- 1 Oct 5, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $17M
- 2 Nov 30, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $12.9M
- 3 Oct 26, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.2M
- 4 Jan 6, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.4M
- 5 Sep 7, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.7M
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Dec 7, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.1M - 7
Jan 20, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.8M - 8
Sep 6, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M - 9
Jan 20, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M - 10
Mar 2, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M - 11
Mar 23, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $909.4K - 12
Aug 24, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $837.7K - 13
Aug 10, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $713.1K - 14
Feb 17, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $620.9K - 15
Jan 20, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $522.2K - 16
Aug 24, 2012 US and Canada: $60.3K Rest of the world: $407.2K Worldwide: $467.5K - 17
Sep 14, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $387.4K - 18
Apr 13, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $190K - 19
Sep 30, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $110.4K - 20
Jun 22, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $105.4K - 21
Aug 12, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $49.4K - 22
Jun 1, 2012 US and Canada: $10.6K Rest of the world: $30.2K Worldwide: $40.7K - 23
Sep 7, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $36.3K - 24
Mar 8, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $27.6K - 25
Oct 20, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $25.6K - 26
Mar 30, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $25K - 27
Sep 19, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.6K - 28
Jan 26, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.7K - 29
Oct 5, 2012 US and Canada: $7.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7.4K - 30
Sep 28, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.3K - 31
Sep 27, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.2K - 32
Nov 10, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.6K - 33
Jul 13, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.7K - 34
Jan 31, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.4K - 35
Oct 8, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.8K
Gross bands
How Many 2012 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
None of the 35 films reached $100M. 33 films, 94% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $57.7M total.
52% 48%
- $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 2 films, 6% of the list $29.8M · 52% of the gross
- Under $10M 33 films, 94% of the list $27.8M · 48% of the gross
By release month
Which Month of 2012 Earned the Most?
October releases took the most, $24.2M from 5 films, led by Till Luck Do Us Part (2012). July was the quietest month ($4.7K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.
- January Jan Agamenon: The Film (2012) $8.4M Agamenon: The Film (2012)
- February Feb Kings & Rats (2012) $620.9K Kings & Rats (2012)
- March Mar Billi Pig (2012) $2.1M Billi Pig (2012)
- April Apr Area Q. (2012) $190K Area Q. (2012)
- May May No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- June Jun Rat Fever (2012) $146.1K Rat Fever (2012)
- July Jul Menos que Nada (2012) $4.7K Menos que Nada (2012)
- August Aug O Diário de Tati (2012) $2.1M O Diário de Tati (2012)
- September Sep Totally Innocent (2012) $4.9M Totally Innocent (2012)
- October Oct Till Luck Do Us Part (2012) $24.2M Till Luck Do Us Part (2012)
- November Nov Party Crashers (2012) $12.9M Party Crashers (2012)
- December Dec Heleno (2012) $2.1M Heleno (2012)
Last 10 years
How Does 2012 Compare With Previous Years?
Of these 10 years, 2011 earned the most: $125.5M from 25 films, led by Elite Squad: The Enemy Within (2011). 2012 took $57.7M.
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 6 films | 6 | $31.7M | – | City of God (2003) $30.7M |
| 2004 13 films · −60% | 13 | $12.8M | −60% | Carandiru (2004) $10.8M |
| 2005 4 films · −97% | 4 | $366K | −97% | Alice (2005) $153.3K |
| 2006 13 films · +6233% | 13 | $23.2M | +6233% | Two Sons of Francisco (2006) $15.5M |
| 2007 31 films · −36% | 31 | $14.8M | −36% | Primo Basílio (2007) $3.6M |
| 2008 19 films · +46% | 19 | $21.5M | +46% | My Name Ain’t Johnny (2008) $10.4M |
| 2009 20 films · +37% | 20 | $29.5M | +37% | So Normal 2: The Craziest Night Ever (2009) $10.7M |
| 2010 21 films · +159% | 21 | $76.6M | +159% | Astral City: A Spiritual Journey (2010) $21.2M |
| 2011 25 films · +64% | 25 | $125.5M | +64% | Elite Squad: The Enemy Within (2011) $63.6M |
| 2012 35 films · −54% | 35 | $57.7M | −54% | Till Luck Do Us Part (2012) $17M |
By genre
Which Portuguese Genres Earned the Most in 2012?
Comedy took $41.2M across 8 films, 71% of the total, ahead of Drama ($15.4M) and Music ($8.5M). A film counts once for each of its genres.
2012 Portuguese Box Office by Genre
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Comedy $41.2M8 films · #1 Till Luck Do Us Part (2012) -
Drama $15.4M19 films · #1 Gonzaga: From Father to Son (2012) -
Music $8.5M3 films · #1 Gonzaga: From Father to Son (2012) -
History $7.2M3 films · #1 Gonzaga: From Father to Son (2012) -
Crime $4.3M2 films · #1 Totally Innocent (2012) -
Action $3.4M2 films · #1 Balas & Bolinhos: O Último Capítulo (2012) -
Biography $2.1M2 films · #1 Heleno (2012) -
Adventure $1.7M1 film · #1 Balas & Bolinhos: O Último Capítulo (2012) -
Documentary $1.5M7 films · #1 Raul: O Início, o Fim e o Meio (2012) -
Thriller $660.3K3 films · #1 Neighboring Sounds (2012)
Archive
Portuguese Box Office Year by Year
Every year from 1962 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2011 leads with $125.5M, led by Elite Squad: The Enemy Within (2011).
2020s 7 years · $76.3M
- 2026 so far $1.1M #1 The Blue Trail (2026)
- 2025 $57.4M #1 I'm Still Here (2025)
- 2024 $2.7M #1 Balas & Bolinhos: Só Mais Uma Coisa (2024)
- 2023 $2M #1 Sunset: The Mystery of the Necklace of São Cajó (2023)
- 2022 $7.5M #1 The Book of Delights (2022)
- 2021 $1.3M #1 Bem Bom (2021)
- 2020 $4.2M #1 Bacurau (2020)
2010s 10 years · $715.6M
- 2019 $83.1M #1 My Mom Is a Character 3 (2019)
- 2018 $80M #1 Nothing to Lose (2018)
- 2017 $20.4M #1 Lino (2017)
- 2016 $74M #1 My Mom Is a Character 2 (2016)
- 2015 $71.8M #1 Loucas pra Casar (2015)
- 2014 $27.3M #1 S.O.S.: Women to the Sea (2014)
- 2013 $99.3M #1 My Mom Is a Character (2013)
- 2012 $57.7M #1 Till Luck Do Us Part (2012)
- 2011 $125.5M #1 Elite Squad: The Enemy Within (2011)
- 2010 $76.6M #1 Astral City: A Spiritual Journey (2010)
2000s 10 years · $205.7M
- 2009 $29.5M #1 So Normal 2: The Craziest Night Ever (2009)
- 2008 $21.5M #1 My Name Ain’t Johnny (2008)
- 2007 $14.8M #1 Primo Basílio (2007)
- 2006 $23.2M #1 Two Sons of Francisco (2006)
- 2005 $366K #1 Alice (2005)
- 2004 $12.8M #1 Carandiru (2004)
- 2003 $31.7M #1 City of God (2003)
- 2002 $788.9K #1 The Triumph of Love (2002)
- 2001 $70.9M #1 Kiss of the Spider Woman (re-release) (2001)
- 2000 $130.6K #1 O Fantasma (2000)
1990s 4 years · $6.4M
1980s 4 years · $1.3M
FAQ
Portuguese Box Office 2012: 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 35 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing Portuguese-language movie in 2012?
Till Luck Do Us Part (2012) leads with $17M worldwide. Next come Party Crashers (2012) at $12.9M and Gonzaga: From Father to Son (2012) at $7.2M.
How much did Portuguese-language movies released in 2012 earn?
35 Portuguese-language films released in 2012 report a worldwide gross, $57.7M in all, or $1.6M per film on average. 2011 releases took $125.5M.
How many Portuguese-language movies released in 2012 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, Till Luck Do Us Part (2012), earned $17M.
How is the 2012 Portuguese 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 2012. 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 2012 Portuguese 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.