#1 of 106 #1 movie of August 2009
2009 · Drama, Thriller
$321.5M worldwide · 17% of the chart's total
$120.5M US & Canada · 37% $200.9M elsewhere · 63%
Box office · August 2009
August 2009 Box Office: The Highest-Grossing August Releases
Inglourious Basterds (2009) is the highest-grossing movie released in August 2009, with $321.5M worldwide, ahead of G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009) at $302.5M and District 9 (2009) at $210.9M. 106 films released in August 2009 report a worldwide gross, $1.8B in all, 40% of it from the US & Canada. 7 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 43% on July 2009, whose releases took $3.2B. By genre, Thriller leads with $1.1B across 20 releases.
- August 2009 releases with a gross
- 106
- combined worldwide
- $1.8B
- films crossed $100M
- 7
- vs July 2009
- −43%
#1 of 106 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Hits of August 2009?
Inglourious Basterds (2009) leads with $321.5M, 17% of the total. The top 5 together took $1.2B, 66% of what all 106 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
- Number 1
-
Number 2 -
Number 3 -
Number 4 -
Number 5
US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world
The chart
Every Release of August 2009, Ranked by Worldwide Gross
Ranks 1 to 50 of 106. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in August 2009.
- 1 Aug 21, 2009 US and Canada: $120.5M Rest of the world: $200.9M Worldwide: $321.5M
- 2 Aug 7, 2009 US and Canada: $150.2M Rest of the world: $152.3M Worldwide: $302.5M
- 3 Aug 14, 2009 US and Canada: $115.6M Rest of the world: $95.2M Worldwide: $210.9M
- 4 Aug 14, 2009 US and Canada: $16.5M Rest of the world: $189.7M Worldwide: $206.3M
- 5 Aug 28, 2009 US and Canada: $66.5M Rest of the world: $119.7M Worldwide: $186.2M
- 6
Aug 7, 2009 US and Canada: $94.1M Rest of the world: $35.4M Worldwide: $129.5M - 7
Aug 14, 2009 US and Canada: $63.4M Rest of the world: $37.9M Worldwide: $101.3M - 8
Aug 19, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $48.4M - 9
Aug 28, 2009 US and Canada: $33.4M Rest of the world: $6M Worldwide: $39.4M - 10
Aug 21, 2009 US and Canada: $20.9M Rest of the world: $8.1M Worldwide: $29M - 11
Aug 21, 2009 US and Canada: $476.3K Rest of the world: $26.5M Worldwide: $26.9M - 12
Aug 7, 2009 US and Canada: $15.5M Rest of the world: $7.4M Worldwide: $23M - 13
Aug 12, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $22.2M - 14
Aug 25, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $19.5M - 15
Kamen Rider Decade: All Riders vs. Dai-Shocker (2009)Aug 8, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $19.4M
Aug 8, 2009 · Japanese · Action, Adventure $19.4M worldwide - 16
Aug 14, 2009 US and Canada: $15.1M Rest of the world: $178.2K Worldwide: $15.3M - 17
Aug 20, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $12.8M - 18
Aug 14, 2009 US and Canada: $5.2M Rest of the world: $7M Worldwide: $12.2M - 19
Aug 14, 2009 US and Canada: $250.6K Rest of the world: $11.8M Worldwide: $12M - 20
Aug 28, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $10.7M - 21
Aug 26, 2009 US and Canada: $7.5M Rest of the world: $2.5M Worldwide: $10M - 22
Aug 14, 2009 US and Canada: $1.3M Rest of the world: $8.3M Worldwide: $9.6M - 23
Aug 28, 2009 US and Canada: $3.8M Rest of the world: $2.6M Worldwide: $6.4M - 24
Aug 21, 2009 US and Canada: $6.4M Rest of the world: $34.7K Worldwide: $6.4M - 25
Aug 21, 2009 US and Canada: $46.6K Rest of the world: $3.7M Worldwide: $3.7M - 26
Aug 21, 2009 US and Canada: $167K Rest of the world: $3.4M Worldwide: $3.5M - 27
Aug 13, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.4M - 28
Aug 14, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.2M - 29
Aug 21, 2009 US and Canada: $2.5M Rest of the world: $688.1K Worldwide: $3.2M - 30
Aug 5, 2009 US and Canada: $478.7K Rest of the world: $2M Worldwide: $2.5M - 31
Aug 6, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.5M - 32
Aug 28, 2009 US and Canada: $14.3K Rest of the world: $2.4M Worldwide: $2.4M - 33
Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey! (2009)Aug 7, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.2M
Aug 7, 2009 · English · Family, Animation $2.2M worldwide - 34
Aug 13, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.2M - 35
Aug 8, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.1M - 36
Aug 14, 2009 US and Canada: $1.6M Rest of the world: $286.1K Worldwide: $1.9M - 37
Aug 21, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.8M - 38
Aug 16, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.8M - 39
Aug 7, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M - 40
Aug 28, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M - 41
Aug 21, 2009 US and Canada: $1.4M Rest of the world: $81.3K Worldwide: $1.5M - 42
Aug 7, 2009 US and Canada: $1.3M Rest of the world: $22.9K Worldwide: $1.3M - 43
Aug 13, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.3M - 44
Aug 21, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M - 45
Aug 7, 2009 US and Canada: $905.2K Rest of the world: $229.6K Worldwide: $1.1M - 46
Aug 12, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.1M - 47
Aug 12, 2009 US and Canada: $32.9K Rest of the world: $1M Worldwide: $1M - 48
Aug 6, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $995.5K - 49
Aug 12, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $961.6K - 50
Aug 21, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $812.9K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in August 2009?
Of the top 10, Halloween II (2009) earned the biggest share at home (85% in the US & Canada), while Ponyo (2009) made 92% of its gross abroad. Across all 106 films, $747.1M (40%) came from the US & Canada. 1 film of the top 10 reports no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Inglourious Basterds (2009) $321.5M $120.5M US & Canada · 37% $200.9M elsewhere · 63%
- 2 G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009) $302.5M $150.2M US & Canada · 50% $152.3M elsewhere · 50%
- 3 District 9 (2009) $210.9M $115.6M US & Canada · 55% $95.2M elsewhere · 45%
- 4 Ponyo (2009) $206.3M $16.5M US & Canada · 8% $189.7M elsewhere · 92%
- 5 The Final Destination (2009) $186.2M $66.5M US & Canada · 36% $119.7M elsewhere · 64%
- 6 Julie & Julia (2009) $129.5M $94.1M US & Canada · 73% $35.4M elsewhere · 27%
- 7 The Time Traveler's Wife (2009) $101.3M $63.4M US & Canada · 63% $37.9M elsewhere · 37%
- 8 20th Century Boys 3: Redemption (2009) $48.4M No US & Canada figure reported
- 9 Halloween II (2009) $39.4M $33.4M US & Canada · 85% $6M elsewhere · 15%
- 10 Shorts (2009) $29M $20.9M US & Canada · 72% $8.1M elsewhere · 28%
Gross bands
How Many August 2009 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
7 of 106 films crossed $100M and took $1.5B between them, 79% of the total. 86 films, 81% of the list, earned under $10M.
79% 16%
- $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 7 films, 7% of the list $1.5B · 79% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 13 films, 12% of the list $290.9M · 16% of the gross
- Under $10M 86 films, 81% of the list $96.5M · 5% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of August 2009 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 33 (Aug 9–15) took $608.3M, led by District 9 (2009). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 31 Wk 31 Jul 26–Aug 1 Yamagata Scream (2009) $281.4K Yamagata Scream (2009)
- Week 32 Wk 32 Aug 2–8 G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009) $491M G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009)
- Week 33 Wk 33 Aug 9–15 District 9 (2009) $608.3M District 9 (2009)
- Week 34 Wk 34 Aug 16–22 Inglourious Basterds (2009) $467.2M Inglourious Basterds (2009)
- Week 35 Wk 35 Aug 23–29 The Final Destination (2009) $278.3M The Final Destination (2009)
- Week 36 Wk 36 Aug 30–Sep 5 The Human Centipede (First Sequence) (2009) $539K The Human Centipede (First Sequence) (2009)
Earlier years
How Does August 2009 Compare With August in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, August 2007 earned the most: $1.9B from 130 films, led by The Bourne Ultimatum (2007). August 2009 took $1.8B.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2000 38 films | 38 | $957.4M | – | Hollow Man (2000) $190.2M |
| August 2001 56 films · +72% | 56 | $1.6B | +72% | Rush Hour 2 (2001) $347.3M |
| August 2002 64 films · −26% | 64 | $1.2B | −26% | Signs (2002) $408.2M |
| August 2003 70 films · −10% | 70 | $1.1B | −10% | American Wedding (2003) $232.7M |
| August 2004 72 films · −13% | 72 | $963.8M | −13% | Collateral (2004) $220.2M |
| August 2005 78 films · +20% | 78 | $1.2B | +20% | The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005) $177.4M |
| August 2006 95 films · −3% | 95 | $1.1B | −3% | Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) $163.4M |
| August 2007 130 films · +71% | 130 | $1.9B | +71% | The Bourne Ultimatum (2007) $442.8M |
| August 2008 122 films · −14% | 122 | $1.6B | −14% | The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008) $403.4M |
| August 2009 106 films · +13% | 106 | $1.8B | +13% | Inglourious Basterds (2009) $321.5M |
Genres & languages
Which Genres and Languages Earned the Most in August 2009?
Thriller took $1.1B across 20 films, 59% of the total, ahead of Drama ($696.7M) and Adventure ($597.6M). A film counts once for each of its genres. English-language films took $1.4B across 47 films, 77% of the total, ahead of Japanese-language films ($277.9M) and French-language films ($26.1M).
August 2009 Box Office by Genre
-
Thriller $1.1B20 films · #1 Inglourious Basterds (2009) -
Drama $696.7M47 films · #1 Inglourious Basterds (2009) -
Adventure $597.6M8 films · #1 G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009) -
Sci-Fi $581.8M7 films · #1 G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009) -
Action $572.7M14 films · #1 G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009) -
Fantasy $336.9M5 films · #1 Ponyo (2009) -
War $321.5M2 films · #1 Inglourious Basterds (2009) -
Comedy $310.8M46 films · #1 Julie & Julia (2009) -
Romance $263.8M19 films · #1 Julie & Julia (2009) -
Family $250.3M6 films · #1 Ponyo (2009)
August 2009 Box Office by Language
- English $1.4B47 films · #1 Inglourious Basterds (2009)
- Japanese $277.9M5 films · #1 Ponyo (2009)
-
French $26.1M4 films · #1 Neuilly Yo Mama! (2009) -
Russian $19.7M2 films · #1 High Security Vacation (2009) -
German $17.4M6 films · #1 Horst Schlämmer - Isch kandidiere! (2009) -
Hindi $14.6M7 films · #1 Kaminey (2009) -
Portuguese $10.7M1 film · #1 So Normal 2: The Craziest Night Ever (2009) -
Spanish $6.4M7 films · #1 El estudiante (2009) -
Chinese $4.3M4 films · #1 Where Got Ghost? (2009) -
Cantonese $3.3M3 films · #1 Turning Point (2009)
Archive
Box Office in 2009, Month by Month
The months of 2009 with their totals: December leads with $5.2B, led by Avatar (2009).
- January $1.3B #1 Taken (2009)
- February $1.2B #1 Coraline (2009)
- March $1.4B #1 Monsters vs Aliens (2009)
- April $1.2B #1 Fast & Furious (2009)
- May $3.3B #1 Up (2009)
- June $2.3B #1 Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009)
- July $3.2B #1 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)
- August $1.8B #1 Inglourious Basterds (2009)
- September $1.5B #1 Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009)
- October $1.4B #1 This Is It (2009)
- November $3.3B #1 2012 (2009)
- December $5.2B #1 Avatar (2009)
FAQ
Box Office August 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 106 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing movie in August 2009?
Inglourious Basterds (2009) leads with $321.5M worldwide, $120.5M of it in the US & Canada. Next come G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009) at $302.5M and District 9 (2009) at $210.9M.
How much did movies released in August 2009 earn?
106 films released in August 2009 report a worldwide gross, $1.8B in all, or $17.4M per film on average. July 2009 releases took $3.2B.
How many movies released in August 2009 made $1 billion?
None. 7 films crossed $100 million, led by Inglourious Basterds (2009) with $321.5M.
How is the August 2009 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 August 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.
How often is the August 2009 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.