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Box office · Week 49 · Nov 28–Dec 4, 2004

Box Office Week 49, 2004: Highest-Grossing Releases of Nov 28–Dec 4

Closer (2004) is the highest-grossing movie released in week 49 of 2004 (Nov 28–Dec 4), with $116.7M worldwide, ahead of House of Flying Daggers (2004) at $92.9M and El asombroso mundo de Borjamari y Pocholo (2004) at $4.4M. 14 films released that week report a worldwide gross, $217.2M in all, 21% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 39% on Week 48, 2004, whose releases took $358.9M. By genre, Romance leads with $211.2M across 4 releases.

week 49 releases with a gross
14
combined worldwide
$217.2M
film crossed $100M
1
vs Week 48, 2004
−39%
Closer (2004) movie poster #1 of 14
#1 movie of Week 49, 2004

Closer (2004)

2004 · Drama, Romance

$116.7M worldwide · 54% of the chart's total

$34M US & Canada · 29% $82.7M elsewhere · 71%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Hits of Week 49 of 2004?

Closer (2004) leads with $116.7M, 54% of the total. The top 5 together took $216.1M, almost all of what the 14 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Closer (2004) movie poster Number 1
    $116.7M Closer (2004)
    $34M US & Canada · 29% $82.7M elsewhere · 71%
  2. House of Flying Daggers (2004) movie poster Number 2
    $92.9M House of Flying Daggers (2004)
    $11.1M US & Canada · 12% $81.8M elsewhere · 88%
  3. El asombroso mundo de Borjamari y Pocholo (2004) movie poster Number 3
    $4.4M El asombroso mundo de Borjamari y Pocholo (2004)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  4. After Midnight (2004) movie poster Number 4
    $1.6M After Midnight (2004)
    $50.5K US & Canada · 3% $1.6M elsewhere · 97%
  5. Churchill: The Hollywood Years (2004) movie poster Number 5
    $529.5K Churchill: The Hollywood Years (2004)
    No US & Canada figure reported

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Release of Week 49 of 2004, 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 week 49 of 2004 (Nov 28–Dec 4).

  1. 1 Closer (2004) movie poster
    Closer (2004) Dec 3, 2004 · English · Drama, Romance $116.7M worldwide
    Dec 3, 2004 US and Canada: $34M Rest of the world: $82.7M Worldwide: $116.7M
  2. 2 House of Flying Daggers (2004) movie poster
    House of Flying Daggers (2004) Dec 3, 2004 · Chinese · Action, Adventure $92.9M worldwide
    Dec 3, 2004 US and Canada: $11.1M Rest of the world: $81.8M Worldwide: $92.9M
  3. 3 El asombroso mundo de Borjamari y Pocholo (2004) movie poster
    El asombroso mundo de Borjamari y Pocholo (2004) Dec 3, 2004 · Spanish · Comedy $4.4M worldwide
    Dec 3, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.4M
  4. 4 After Midnight (2004) movie poster
    After Midnight (2004) Dec 3, 2004 · English · Comedy, Romance $1.6M worldwide
    Dec 3, 2004 US and Canada: $50.5K Rest of the world: $1.6M Worldwide: $1.6M
  5. 5 Churchill: The Hollywood Years (2004) movie poster
    Churchill: The Hollywood Years (2004) Dec 3, 2004 · English · War, Comedy $529.5K worldwide
    Dec 3, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $529.5K
  6. 6 I Am David (2004) movie poster
    I Am David (2004) Dec 3, 2004 · English · Drama $329.6K worldwide
    Dec 3, 2004 US and Canada: $288.6K Rest of the world: $41K Worldwide: $329.6K
  7. 7 The Aryan Couple (2004) movie poster
    The Aryan Couple (2004) Dec 3, 2004 · English · Drama, War $316.5K worldwide
    Dec 3, 2004 US and Canada: $290.2K Rest of the world: $26.3K Worldwide: $316.5K
  8. 8 Rottweiler (2004) movie poster
    Rottweiler (2004) Dec 1, 2004 · English · Horror, Action $270.4K worldwide
    Dec 1, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $270.4K
  9. 9 Death Train (2004) movie poster
    Death Train (2004) Dec 4, 2004 · Japanese · Horror $107.8K worldwide
    Dec 4, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $107.8K
  10. 10 WMD: Weapons of Mass Deception (2004) movie poster
    WMD: Weapons of Mass Deception (2004) Dec 3, 2004 · English · Documentary $30.2K worldwide
    Dec 3, 2004 US and Canada: $30.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $30.2K
  11. 11 Splendid Float (2004) movie poster
    Splendid Float (2004) Dec 4, 2004 · Chinese · Drama, Romance $8.3K worldwide
    Dec 4, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.3K
  12. 12 The Green Butchers (2004) movie poster
    The Green Butchers (2004) Dec 3, 2004 · Danish · Drama, Comedy $3.8K worldwide
    Dec 3, 2004 US and Canada: $3.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.8K
  13. 13 Conspiracy of Silence (2004) movie poster
    Conspiracy of Silence (2004) Dec 3, 2004 · English · Drama $2.6K worldwide
    Dec 3, 2004 US and Canada: $2.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.6K
  14. 14 Jesus, You Know (2004) movie poster
    Jesus, You Know (2004) Dec 3, 2004 · German · Documentary $604 worldwide
    Dec 3, 2004 US and Canada: $604 Rest of the world: Worldwide: $604
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in Week 49 of 2004?

Of the top 10, WMD: Weapons of Mass Deception (2004) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while After Midnight (2004) made 97% of its gross abroad. Across all 14 films, $45.7M (21%) came from the US & Canada. 4 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 Closer (2004) $116.7M
    $34M US & Canada · 29% $82.7M elsewhere · 71%
  2. 2 House of Flying Daggers (2004) $92.9M
    $11.1M US & Canada · 12% $81.8M elsewhere · 88%
  3. 3 El asombroso mundo de Borjamari y Pocholo (2004) $4.4M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  4. 4 After Midnight (2004) $1.6M
    $50.5K US & Canada · 3% $1.6M elsewhere · 97%
  5. 5 Churchill: The Hollywood Years (2004) $529.5K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  6. 6 I Am David (2004) $329.6K
    $288.6K US & Canada · 88% $41K elsewhere · 12%
  7. 7 The Aryan Couple (2004) $316.5K
    $290.2K US & Canada · 92% $26.3K elsewhere · 8%
  8. 8 Rottweiler (2004) $270.4K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  9. 9 Death Train (2004) $107.8K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  10. 10 WMD: Weapons of Mass Deception (2004) $30.2K
    $30.2K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Gross bands

How Many Week 49 of 2004 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

1 of 14 films crossed $100M and took $116.7M between them, 54% of the total. 12 films, 86% of the list, earned under $10M.

  • $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 1 film, 7% of the list $116.7M · 54% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 1 film, 7% of the list $92.9M · 43% of the gross
  • Under $10M 12 films, 86% of the list $7.7M · 4% of the gross
Weeks around it

How Does Week 49 Compare With the Weeks Around It?

Week 49 releases took $217.2M. The biggest of these 9 weeks is week 51 (Dec 12–18) with $837.5M, led by Million Dollar Baby (2004).

  1. Week 43 Wk 43 Oct 17–23 The Grudge (2004) $321.9M The Grudge (2004)
  2. Week 44 Wk 44 Oct 24–30 Ray (2004) $309.7M Ray (2004)
  3. Week 45 Wk 45 Oct 31–Nov 6 The Incredibles (2004) $708.9M The Incredibles (2004)
  4. Week 46 Wk 46 Nov 7–13 Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004) $541M Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004)
  5. Week 47 Wk 47 Nov 14–20 National Treasure (2004) $535.1M National Treasure (2004)
  6. Week 48 Wk 48 Nov 21–27 Alexander (2004) $358.9M Alexander (2004)
  7. Week 49 Wk 49 Nov 28–Dec 4 Closer (2004) $217.2M Closer (2004)
  8. Week 50 Wk 50 Dec 5–11 Ocean's Twelve (2004) $546M Ocean's Twelve (2004)
  9. Week 51 Wk 51 Dec 12–18 Million Dollar Baby (2004) $837.5M Million Dollar Baby (2004)
Earlier years

How Does Week 49 of 2004 Compare With Earlier Years?

Of these 10 years, Week 49, 2003 earned the most: $534.1M from 10 films, led by The Last Samurai (2003). Week 49, 2004 took $217.2M.

Week Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
Week 49, 1995 Dec 3–9 3 films 3 $77.7M – Father of the Bride Part II (1995) $76.6M
Week 49, 1996 Dec 1–7 5 films · +134% 5 $181.8M +134% Daylight (1996) $159.2M
Week 49, 1997 Nov 30–Dec 6 2 films · +37% 2 $248.6M +37% Good Will Hunting (1997) $225.9M
Week 49, 1998 Nov 29–Dec 5 2 films · −98% 2 $4.7M −98% Little Voice (1998) $4.6M
Week 49, 1999 Nov 28–Dec 4 5 films · +278% 5 $17.8M +278% The End of the Affair (1999) $10.8M
Week 49, 2000 Nov 26–Dec 2 6 films · −49% 6 $9.1M −49% The Prince and the Pauper (2000) $8.6M
Week 49, 2001 Dec 2–8 13 films · +5078% 13 $469.6M +5078% Ocean's Eleven (2001) $450.7M
Week 49, 2002 Dec 1–7 10 films · −75% 10 $115.8M −75% Analyze That (2002) $55M
Week 49, 2003 Nov 30–Dec 6 10 films · +361% 10 $534.1M +361% The Last Samurai (2003) $454.6M
Week 49, 2004 Nov 28–Dec 4 14 films · −59% 14 $217.2M −59% Closer (2004) $116.7M
Genres & languages

Which Genres and Languages Earned the Most in Week 49 of 2004?

Romance took $211.2M across 4 films, 97% of the total, ahead of Drama ($210.2M) and Action ($93.1M). A film counts once for each of its genres. English-language films took $119.8M across 8 films, 55% of the total, ahead of Chinese-language films ($92.9M) and Spanish-language films ($4.4M).

Week 49 of 2004 Box Office by Genre

  1. Romance $211.2M
    4 films · #1 Closer (2004)
  2. Drama $210.2M
    7 films · #1 Closer (2004)
  3. Action $93.1M
    2 films · #1 House of Flying Daggers (2004)
  4. Adventure $92.9M
    1 film · #1 House of Flying Daggers (2004)
  5. Fantasy $92.9M
    1 film · #1 House of Flying Daggers (2004)
  6. Comedy $6.6M
    4 films · #1 El asombroso mundo de Borjamari y Pocholo (2004)
  7. War $846.1K
    2 films · #1 Churchill: The Hollywood Years (2004)
  8. Horror $378.2K
    2 films · #1 Rottweiler (2004)
  9. Sci-Fi $270.4K
    1 film · #1 Rottweiler (2004)
  10. Documentary $30.8K
    2 films · #1 WMD: Weapons of Mass Deception (2004)

Week 49 of 2004 Box Office by Language

  1. English $119.8M
    8 films · #1 Closer (2004)
  2. Chinese $92.9M
    2 films · #1 House of Flying Daggers (2004)
  3. Spanish $4.4M
    1 film · #1 El asombroso mundo de Borjamari y Pocholo (2004)
  4. Japanese $107.8K
    1 film · #1 Death Train (2004)
  5. Danish $3.8K
    1 film · #1 The Green Butchers (2004)
  6. German $604
    1 film · #1 Jesus, You Know (2004)
Archive

Box Office in 2004, Week by Week

53 weeks of 2004 with reported grosses; the biggest is week 21 (May 16–22) with $949M, led by Shrek 2 (2004).

FAQ

Box Office Week 49 of 2004: 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 14 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing movie in week 49 of 2004 (Nov 28–Dec 4)?

Closer (2004) leads with $116.7M worldwide, $34M of it in the US & Canada. Next come House of Flying Daggers (2004) at $92.9M and El asombroso mundo de Borjamari y Pocholo (2004) at $4.4M.

How much did movies released in week 49 of 2004 (Nov 28–Dec 4) earn?

14 films released in week 49 of 2004 (Nov 28–Dec 4) report a worldwide gross, $217.2M in all, or $15.5M per film on average. Week 48, 2004 releases took $358.9M.

How many movies released in week 49 of 2004 (Nov 28–Dec 4) made $1 billion?

None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Closer (2004) with $116.7M.

How much of the Week 49, 2004 box office came from the US and Canada?

$45.7M of the $217.2M total, or 21%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 5 films of the 14 report no domestic figure.

How is the week 49, 2004 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 week 49 of 2004 (Nov 28–Dec 4). 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 week 49, 2004 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.