#1 of 51 #1 movie of November 2001
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
2001 · Adventure, Mystery
$1B worldwide · 41% of the chart's total
$318.9M US & Canada · 31% $707.6M elsewhere · 69%
Box office · November 2001
November 2001 Box Office: The Highest-Grossing November Releases
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) is the highest-grossing movie released in November 2001, with $1B worldwide, ahead of Monsters, Inc. (2001) at $579.8M and Amélie (2001) at $175.2M. 51 films released in November 2001 report a worldwide gross, $2.5B in all, 42% of it from the US & Canada. 1 film crossed $1 billion and 5 crossed $100 million. That is 3.3 times the total of October 2001, whose releases took $751.8M. By genre, Fantasy leads with $1.8B across 6 releases.
- November 2001 releases with a gross
- 51
- combined worldwide
- $2.5B
- films crossed $100M
- 5
- vs October 2001
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#1 of 51 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Hits of November 2001?
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) leads with $1B, 41% of the total. The top 5 together took $2.1B, 83% of what all 51 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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The chart
Every Release of November 2001, Ranked by Worldwide Gross
Ranks 1 to 50 of 51. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in November 2001.
- 1 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)Nov 16, 2001 US and Canada: $318.9M Rest of the world: $707.6M Worldwide: $1B
Nov 16, 2001 · English · Adventure, Mystery $1B worldwide - 2 Nov 2, 2001 US and Canada: $290.6M Rest of the world: $289.1M Worldwide: $579.8M
- 3 Nov 2, 2001 US and Canada: $33.7M Rest of the world: $141.5M Worldwide: $175.2M
- 4 Nov 21, 2001 US and Canada: $62.4M Rest of the world: $80.7M Worldwide: $143M
- 5 Nov 9, 2001 US and Canada: $70.8M Rest of the world: $70.2M Worldwide: $141.1M
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Nov 30, 2001 US and Canada: $58.9M Rest of the world: $32.9M Worldwide: $91.8M - 7
Nov 2, 2001 US and Canada: $43.9M Rest of the world: $35.7M Worldwide: $79.6M - 8
Nov 2, 2001 US and Canada: $45.2M Rest of the world: $9M Worldwide: $54.2M - 9
Nov 23, 2001 US and Canada: $35.9M Rest of the world: $8.8M Worldwide: $44.8M - 10
Nov 21, 2001 US and Canada: $33.4M Rest of the world: $6.5M Worldwide: $40M - 11
Nov 9, 2001 US and Canada: $23.5M Rest of the world: $5M Worldwide: $28.5M - 12
Nov 21, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $24.3M - 13
Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001)Nov 2, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $18.6M
Nov 2, 2001 · Japanese · Adventure, Horror $18.6M worldwide - 14
Nov 21, 2001 US and Canada: $13.9M Rest of the world: $876.3K Worldwide: $14.8M - 15
Nov 14, 2001 US and Canada: $10.1M Rest of the world: $131.8K Worldwide: $10.2M - 16
Nov 21, 2001 US and Canada: $755.2K Rest of the world: $5.8M Worldwide: $6.6M - 17
Nov 21, 2001 US and Canada: $2.4M Rest of the world: $1.1M Worldwide: $3.5M - 18
Nov 7, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3M - 19
Nov 16, 2001 US and Canada: $2M Rest of the world: $497.7K Worldwide: $2.5M - 20
Nov 30, 2001 US and Canada: $471.2K Rest of the world: $726.9K Worldwide: $1.2M - 21
Nov 10, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.1M - 22
Nov 14, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $913.1K - 23
Nov 30, 2001 US and Canada: $623.4K Rest of the world: $140.4K Worldwide: $763.7K - 24
Nov 16, 2001 US and Canada: $563.4K Rest of the world: $36.2K Worldwide: $599.5K - 25
Nov 2, 2001 US and Canada: $490.5K Rest of the world: $25.4K Worldwide: $515.9K - 26
Nov 15, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $475.6K - 27
Porn Star: The Legend of Ron Jeremy (2001)Nov 20, 2001 US and Canada: $421.5K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $421.5K Nov 20, 2001 · English · Biography, Documentary $421.5K worldwide - 28
Nov 12, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $374.7K - 29
Nov 2, 2001 US and Canada: $251.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $251.4K - 30
Nov 30, 2001 US and Canada: $238.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $238.4K - 31
Nov 28, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $232K - 32
Nov 17, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $199.1K - 33
Nov 2, 2001 US and Canada: $160.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $160.1K - 34
Nov 9, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $127.3K - 35
Nov 30, 2001 US and Canada: $95.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $95.2K - 36
Nov 1, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $85.2K - 37
Nov 16, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $84.2K - 38
Nov 8, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $75.6K - 39
Nov 11, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $62.1K - 40
Nov 23, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $55.4K - 41
Nov 8, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $54.3K - 42
Nov 2, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $38.4K - 43
Nov 24, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $33K - 44
Nov 9, 2001 US and Canada: $27.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $27.8K - 45
Nov 7, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $26.1K - 46
Nov 9, 2001 US and Canada: $26K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $26K - 47
Nov 16, 2001 US and Canada: $19.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $19.8K - 48
Nov 30, 2001 US and Canada: $9.2K Rest of the world: $6.4K Worldwide: $15.6K - 49
Nov 2, 2001 US and Canada: $3K Rest of the world: $5.8K Worldwide: $8.7K - 50
Nov 20, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.4K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in November 2001?
Of the top 10, Black Knight (2001) earned the biggest share at home (84% in the US & Canada), while Amélie (2001) made 81% of its gross abroad. Across all 51 films, $1B (42%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) $1B $318.9M US & Canada · 31% $707.6M elsewhere · 69%
- 2 Monsters, Inc. (2001) $579.8M $290.6M US & Canada · 50% $289.1M elsewhere · 50%
- 3 Amélie (2001) $175.2M $33.7M US & Canada · 19% $141.5M elsewhere · 81%
- 4 Spy Game (2001) $143M $62.4M US & Canada · 44% $80.7M elsewhere · 56%
- 5 Shallow Hal (2001) $141.1M $70.8M US & Canada · 50% $70.2M elsewhere · 50%
- 6 Behind Enemy Lines (2001) $91.8M $58.9M US & Canada · 64% $32.9M elsewhere · 36%
- 7 The One (2001) $79.6M $43.9M US & Canada · 55% $35.7M elsewhere · 45%
- 8 Domestic Disturbance (2001) $54.2M $45.2M US & Canada · 83% $9M elsewhere · 17%
- 9 In the Bedroom (2001) $44.8M $35.9M US & Canada · 80% $8.8M elsewhere · 20%
- 10 Black Knight (2001) $40M $33.4M US & Canada · 84% $6.5M elsewhere · 16%
Gross bands
How Many November 2001 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
5 of 51 films crossed $100M and took $2.1B between them, 83% of the total. 36 films, 71% of the list, earned under $10M.
41% 23% 18% 16%
- $1B or more 1 film, 2% of the list $1B · 41% of the gross
- $500M to $1B 1 film, 2% of the list $579.8M · 23% of the gross
- $100M to $500M 3 films, 6% of the list $459.3M · 18% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 10 films, 20% of the list $406.8M · 16% of the gross
- Under $10M 36 films, 71% of the list $23.9M · <1% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of November 2001 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 46 (Nov 11–17) took $1B, led by Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 44 Wk 44 Oct 28–Nov 3 Monsters, Inc. (2001) $908.5M Monsters, Inc. (2001)
- Week 45 Wk 45 Nov 4–10 Shallow Hal (2001) $174M Shallow Hal (2001)
- Week 46 Wk 46 Nov 11–17 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) $1B Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
- Week 47 Wk 47 Nov 18–24 Spy Game (2001) $277.5M Spy Game (2001)
- Week 48 Wk 48 Nov 25–Dec 1 Behind Enemy Lines (2001) $94.3M Behind Enemy Lines (2001)
Earlier years
How Does November 2001 Compare With November in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, November 2001 earned the most: $2.5B from 51 films, led by Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001).
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 1992 14 films | 14 | $800.7M | – | The Bodyguard (1992) $411M |
| November 1993 22 films · +9% | 22 | $874.5M | +9% | Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) $441.3M |
| November 1994 18 films · −10% | 18 | $788.5M | −10% | Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994) $223.7M |
| November 1995 20 films · +64% | 20 | $1.3B | +64% | Toy Story (1995) $394.4M |
| November 1996 28 films · +32% | 28 | $1.7B | +32% | 101 Dalmatians (1996) $320.7M |
| November 1997 23 films · −30% | 23 | $1.2B | −30% | Bean (1997) $251.2M |
| November 1998 26 films · +28% | 26 | $1.5B | +28% | A Bug's Life (1998) $363.3M |
| November 1999 35 films · +26% | 35 | $1.9B | +26% | Toy Story 2 (1999) $497.4M |
| November 2000 29 films · −19% | 29 | $1.5B | −19% | How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) $347.2M |
| November 2001 51 films · +62% | 51 | $2.5B | +62% | Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) $1B |
Genres & languages
Which Genres and Languages Earned the Most in November 2001?
Fantasy took $1.8B across 6 films, 73% of the total, ahead of Adventure ($1.7B) and Family ($1.6B). A film counts once for each of its genres. English-language films took $2.2B across 28 films, 87% of the total, ahead of French-language films ($204M) and Japanese-language films ($18.6M).
November 2001 Box Office by Genre
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Fantasy $1.8B6 films · #1 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) -
Adventure $1.7B5 films · #1 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) -
Family $1.6B2 films · #1 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) -
Mystery $1.1B4 films · #1 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) -
Comedy $997.7M21 films · #1 Monsters, Inc. (2001) -
Animation $579.8M1 film · #1 Monsters, Inc. (2001) -
Thriller $406.9M15 films · #1 Spy Game (2001) -
Action $362.1M8 films · #1 Spy Game (2001) -
Romance $321.2M10 films · #1 Amélie (2001) -
Drama $320.7M27 films · #1 Shallow Hal (2001)
November 2001 Box Office by Language
- English $2.2B28 films · #1 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
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French $204M9 films · #1 Amélie (2001) - Japanese $18.6M1 film · #1 Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001)
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Spanish $6.6M1 film · #1 The Devil's Backbone (2001) -
Cantonese $1.1M1 film · #1 Dummy Mommy, Without a Baby (2001) -
German $199.1K1 film · #1 Auf Herz und Nieren (2001) -
Korean $189.4K2 films · #1 Hi, Dharma! (2001) -
Danish $84.2K1 film · #1 Shake It All About (2001) -
Czech $75.6K1 film · #1 The Wild Bees (2001) -
Portuguese $33K1 film · #1 The Trespasser (2001)
Archive
Box Office in 2001, Month by Month
The months of 2001 with their totals: December leads with $2.9B, led by The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001).
- January $411.3M #1 Save the Last Dance (2001)
- February $750.9M #1 Hannibal (2001)
- March $895.8M #1 Spy Kids (2001)
- April $801.9M #1 Bridget Jones's Diary (2001)
- May $1.7B #1 Shrek (2001)
- June $1.5B #1 Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001)
- July $1.7B #1 Jurassic Park III (2001)
- August $1.6B #1 Rush Hour 2 (2001)
- September $419.6M #1 Don't Say a Word (2001)
- October $751.8M #1 Training Day (2001)
- November $2.5B #1 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
- December $2.9B #1 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
FAQ
Box Office November 2001: 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 51 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing movie in November 2001?
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) leads with $1B worldwide, $318.9M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Monsters, Inc. (2001) at $579.8M and Amélie (2001) at $175.2M.
How much did movies released in November 2001 earn?
51 films released in November 2001 report a worldwide gross, $2.5B in all, or $48.9M per film on average. October 2001 releases took $751.8M.
How many movies released in November 2001 made $1 billion?
1 film crossed $1 billion worldwide: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001). 5 crossed $100 million.
How is the November 2001 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 November 2001. 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.
How often is the November 2001 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.