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Box Office Performance for Contemporary Fiction Movies in 2009

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RankMovieRelease
Date
GenreMPAA
Rating
2009 GrossTickets Sold
1 Up May 29, 2009 Adventure PG $293,004,164 39,067,222
2 The Hangover Jun 5, 2009 Comedy R $277,322,503 36,976,334
3 The Proposal Jun 19, 2009 Romantic Comedy PG-13 $163,958,031 21,861,071
4 Fast & Furious Apr 3, 2009 Action PG-13 $155,064,265 20,675,235
5 G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra Aug 7, 2009 Action PG-13 $150,201,498 20,026,866
6 Paul Blart: Mall Cop Jan 16, 2009 Comedy PG $146,336,178 19,511,490
7 Taken Jan 30, 2009 Thriller/Suspense PG-13 $145,000,989 19,333,465
8 Gran Torino Jan 9, 2009 Drama R $138,274,748 18,436,633
9 Angels & Demons May 15, 2009 Thriller/Suspense PG-13 $133,375,846 17,783,446
10 Slumdog Millionaire Nov 12, 2008 Drama R $112,654,105 15,020,547
11 Couples Retreat Oct 9, 2009 Comedy PG-13 $108,511,760 14,468,234
12 Julie & Julia Aug 7, 2009 Comedy PG-13 $94,125,426 12,550,056
13 He's Just Not That Into You Feb 6, 2009 Romantic Comedy PG-13 $93,953,653 12,527,154
14 Madea Goes To Jail Feb 20, 2009 Comedy PG-13 $90,508,336 12,067,778
15 The Ugly Truth Jul 24, 2009 Romantic Comedy R $88,915,214 11,855,361
16 Knowing Mar 20, 2009 Thriller/Suspense PG-13 $79,957,634 10,661,017
17 Hannah Montana: The Movie Apr 10, 2009 Drama G $79,576,189 10,610,159
18 Zombieland Oct 2, 2009 Comedy R $75,590,286 10,078,704
19 Law Abiding Citizen Oct 16, 2009 Thriller/Suspense R $72,928,813 9,723,841
20 I Love You, Man Mar 20, 2009 Comedy R $72,013,010 9,601,735
21 Obsessed Apr 24, 2009 Thriller/Suspense PG-13 $68,261,644 9,101,552
22 The Final Destination Aug 28, 2009 Horror R $66,477,700 8,863,693
23 The Taking of Pelham 123 Jun 12, 2009 Action R $65,452,312 8,726,974
24 17 Again Apr 17, 2009 Comedy PG-13 $64,167,069 8,555,609
25 Brüno Jul 10, 2009 Comedy R $60,054,530 8,007,270
26 It’s Complicated Dec 25, 2009 Romantic Comedy R $59,178,840 7,890,512
27 Bride Wars Jan 9, 2009 Comedy PG $58,715,510 7,828,735
28 The Haunting in Connecticut Mar 27, 2009 Horror PG-13 $55,389,516 7,385,269
29 Funny People Jul 31, 2009 Comedy R $51,855,045 6,914,006
30 I Can Do Bad All By Myself Sep 11, 2009 Comedy PG-13 $51,733,921 6,897,856
31 My Bloody Valentine Jan 16, 2009 Horror R $51,545,952 6,872,793
32 My Sister’s Keeper Jun 26, 2009 Drama PG-13 $49,200,230 6,560,031
33 Old Dogs Nov 25, 2009 Comedy PG $47,239,575 6,298,610
34 Up in the Air Dec 4, 2009 Drama R $44,375,265 5,916,702
35 Confessions of a Shopaholic Feb 13, 2009 Romantic Comedy PG $44,277,350 5,903,647
36 Drag Me To Hell May 29, 2009 Horror PG-13 $42,100,625 5,613,416
37 Orphan Jul 24, 2009 Drama R $41,596,251 5,546,167
38 Duplicity Mar 20, 2009 Comedy PG-13 $40,572,825 5,409,710
39 Ninja Assassin Nov 25, 2009 Action R $37,492,774 4,999,037
40 State of Play Apr 17, 2009 Thriller/Suspense PG-13 $37,017,955 4,935,727
41 The Pink Panther 2 Feb 6, 2009 Adventure PG $35,922,978 4,789,730
42 All About Steve Sep 4, 2009 Romantic Comedy PG-13 $33,862,903 4,515,054
43 The Last House on the Left Mar 13, 2009 Horror R $32,752,215 4,366,962
44 (500) Days of Summer Aug 7, 2009 Romantic Comedy PG-13 $32,425,665 4,323,422
45 The Men Who Stare at Goats Nov 6, 2009 Black Comedy R $32,018,431 4,269,124
46 The Reader Dec 10, 2008 Drama R $30,640,829 4,085,443
47 The Stepfather Oct 16, 2009 Thriller/Suspense PG-13 $29,062,561 3,875,008
48 The Uninvited Jan 30, 2009 Horror PG-13 $28,596,818 3,812,909
49 Saw VI Oct 23, 2009 Horror R $27,693,292 3,692,439
50 Dance Flick May 22, 2009 Comedy PG-13 $25,794,018 3,439,202
51 The International Feb 13, 2009 Thriller/Suspense R $25,450,527 3,393,403
52 Did You Hear About the Morg… Dec 18, 2009 Romantic Comedy PG-13 $25,312,384 3,374,985
53 The Wrestler Dec 17, 2008 Drama R $24,914,015 3,321,868
54 Observe and Report Apr 10, 2009 Black Comedy R $24,007,324 3,200,977
55 Fighting Apr 24, 2009 Action PG-13 $23,091,010 3,078,801
56 Love Happens Sep 18, 2009 Drama PG-13 $22,965,110 3,062,014
57 Fame Sep 25, 2009 Musical PG $22,455,510 2,994,068
58 Yes Man Dec 19, 2008 Comedy PG-13 $18,183,588 2,424,478
59 Fired Up Feb 20, 2009 Comedy PG-13 $17,231,291 2,297,505
60 New in Town Jan 30, 2009 Romantic Comedy PG $16,734,283 2,231,237
61 Imagine That Jun 12, 2009 Comedy PG $16,222,392 2,162,986
62 Armored Dec 4, 2009 Thriller/Suspense PG-13 $15,815,302 2,108,707
63 A Perfect Getaway Aug 7, 2009 Thriller/Suspense R $15,515,460 2,068,728
64 The Goods: Live Hard, Sell … Aug 14, 2009 Comedy R $15,122,676 2,016,357
65 I Love You, Beth Cooper Jul 10, 2009 Romantic Comedy PG-13 $14,800,725 1,973,430
66 Last Chance Harvey Dec 25, 2008 Drama PG-13 $14,538,095 1,938,412
67 Crank 2: High Voltage Apr 17, 2009 Thriller/Suspense R $13,684,249 1,824,567
68 Whip It Oct 2, 2009 Comedy PG-13 $13,077,184 1,743,625
69 The Hurt Locker Jun 26, 2009 Drama R $12,671,105 1,689,480
70 12 Rounds Mar 27, 2009 Action PG-13 $12,234,694 1,631,293
71 Sunshine Cleaning Mar 13, 2009 Comedy R $12,062,558 1,608,341
72 Sorority Row Sep 11, 2009 Horror R $11,965,282 1,595,370
73 Extract Sep 4, 2009 Black Comedy R $10,823,158 1,443,087
74 De père en flic Jul 8, 2009 Comedy Not Rated $10,644,453 1,419,260
75 Not Easily Broken Jan 9, 2009 Drama PG-13 $10,572,742 1,409,698
76 Whiteout Sep 11, 2009 Thriller/Suspense R $10,275,638 1,370,085
77 Next Day Air May 8, 2009 Comedy R $10,027,047 1,336,939
78 The Boondock Saints 2: All … Oct 30, 2009 Action R $9,957,954 1,327,727
79 Seven Pounds Dec 19, 2008 Drama PG-13 $9,804,526 1,307,270
80 Away We Go Jun 5, 2009 Comedy R $9,451,946 1,260,259
81 Everybody's Fine Dec 4, 2009 Drama PG-13 $9,208,876 1,227,850
82 Street Fighter: The Legend … Feb 27, 2009 Action PG-13 $8,742,261 1,165,635
83 My Life in Ruins Jun 5, 2009 Romantic Comedy PG-13 $8,677,425 1,156,990
84 The Collector Jul 31, 2009 Horror R $7,712,114 1,028,281
85 Post Grad Aug 21, 2009 Romantic Comedy PG-13 $6,382,178 850,957
86 Whatever Works Jun 19, 2009 Romantic Comedy PG-13 $5,306,706 707,560
87 Bandslam Aug 14, 2009 Comedy PG $5,210,988 694,798
88 3 Idiots Dec 23, 2009 Comedy PG-13 $4,757,078 634,277
89 Miss March Mar 13, 2009 Comedy R $4,543,320 605,776
90 Crossing Over Feb 27, 2009 Drama R $4,462,332 594,977
91 The Brothers Bloom May 15, 2009 Black Comedy PG-13 $3,531,756 470,900
92 Two Lovers Feb 13, 2009 Drama R $3,149,034 419,871
93 Trailer Park Boys: Countdow… Sep 25, 2009 Black Comedy R $3,012,677 401,690
94 Quantum of Solace Nov 14, 2008 Action PG-13 $2,548,014 339,735
95 Sin Nombre Mar 20, 2009 Thriller/Suspense R $2,536,665 338,222
96 Rachel Getting Married Oct 3, 2008 Drama R $2,489,437 331,924
97 Love Aaj Kal Jul 31, 2009 Romantic Comedy Not Rated $2,430,083 324,011
98 In the Loop Jul 24, 2009 Black Comedy Not Rated $2,388,804 318,507
99 Adam Jul 29, 2009 Drama PG-13 $2,283,291 304,439
100 Män som hatar kvinnor May 29, 2009 Thriller/Suspense R $2,186,693 291,559
101 Is Anybody There? Apr 17, 2009 Drama PG-13 $2,026,756 270,234
102 Los abrazos rotos Nov 20, 2009 Thriller/Suspense R $2,022,655 269,687
103 Four Christmases Nov 26, 2008 Comedy PG-13 $1,956,206 260,827
104 Rudo y Cursi May 8, 2009 Comedy R $1,827,660 243,688
105 Les doigts croches Jul 31, 2009 Comedy Not Rated $1,662,485 221,664
106 L'heure d'été May 15, 2009 Drama Not Rated $1,647,001 219,600
107 New York, I Love You Oct 16, 2009 Drama R $1,588,087 211,744
108 Gomorra Feb 13, 2009 Drama Not Rated $1,579,146 210,552
109 Dédé, à travers les brumes Mar 13, 2009 Drama Not Rated $1,548,858 206,514
110 Okuribito May 29, 2009 Drama PG-13 $1,537,546 205,006
111 Kambakkht Ishq Jul 3, 2009 Romantic Comedy Not Rated $1,455,739 194,098
112 Bad Lieutenant: Port of Cal… Nov 20, 2009 Drama R $1,433,091 191,078
113 I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell Oct 16, 2009 Comedy R $1,429,299 190,573
114 Kaminey Aug 14, 2009 Thriller/Suspense Not Rated $1,286,143 171,485
115 Paper Heart Aug 7, 2009 Comedy PG-13 $1,274,062 169,874
116 Sugar Apr 3, 2009 Drama R $1,081,922 144,256
117 5150, Rue des Ormes Oct 9, 2009 Thriller/Suspense Not Rated $1,053,966 140,528
118 Paris Sep 18, 2009 Comedy R $960,240 128,032
119 Management May 15, 2009 Romantic Comedy R $934,658 124,621
120 Chandni Chowk to China Jan 16, 2009 Musical PG-13 $921,738 122,898
121 Delhi 6 Feb 13, 2009 Drama Not Rated $879,913 117,321
122 Goodbye Solo Mar 27, 2009 Drama R $871,445 116,192
123 Il y a longtemps que je t'aime Oct 24, 2008 Drama Not Rated $813,326 108,443
124 Wendy and Lucy Dec 10, 2008 Drama R $754,366 100,582
125 Kurbaan Nov 20, 2009 Thriller/Suspense Not Rated $754,269 100,569
126 The Great Buck Howard Mar 20, 2009 Drama PG $750,587 100,078
127 Wake Up Sid Oct 2, 2009 Comedy Not Rated $718,766 95,835
128 Crazy Heart Dec 16, 2009 Drama R $702,188 93,625
129 Play the Game Feb 27, 2009 Comedy PG-13 $659,483 87,931
130 The Messenger Nov 13, 2009 Drama R $654,374 87,249
131 La fille de Monaco Jul 3, 2009 Comedy R $602,992 80,398
132 Flickan som lekte med elden Dec 25, 2009 Thriller/Suspense R $598,477 79,796
133 Role Models Nov 7, 2008 Comedy R $597,215 79,628
134 Un baiser s'il vous plaît Mar 27, 2009 Romantic Comedy Not Rated $534,685 71,291
135 Tetro Jun 11, 2009 Drama R $518,522 69,136
136 La Nana Oct 16, 2009 Drama Not Rated $492,776 65,703
137 The Limits of Control May 1, 2009 Thriller/Suspense R $426,688 56,891
138 Humpday Jul 10, 2009 Comedy R $407,377 54,316
139 Vicky Cristina Barcelona Aug 15, 2008 Comedy PG-13 $386,017 51,468
140 The Lovely Bones Dec 11, 2009 Drama PG-13 $383,101 51,080
141 Synecdoche, New York Oct 24, 2008 Drama R $377,689 50,358
142 Luck by Chance Jan 30, 2009 Comedy Not Rated $356,019 47,469
143 Wanted Sep 18, 2009 Thriller/Suspense Not Rated $349,637 46,618
144 The Merry Gentleman Mar 27, 2009 Drama R $347,977 46,396
145 Le silence de Lorna Jul 31, 2009 Drama R $338,795 45,172
146 High School Musical 3: Seni… Oct 24, 2008 Musical G $335,126 44,683
147 BLUE Oct 16, 2009 Action Not Rated $321,640 42,885
148 O'Horten May 22, 2009 Comedy PG-13 $302,232 40,297
149 Adoration May 8, 2009 Drama R $294,244 39,232
150 Revanche May 1, 2009 Thriller/Suspense Not Rated $294,122 39,216
151 Tokyo Sonata Mar 13, 2009 Drama PG-13 $278,356 37,114
152 The Private Lives of Pippa Lee Nov 27, 2009 Drama R $261,198 34,826
153 Spread Aug 14, 2009 Comedy R $250,617 33,415
154 Black Dynamite Oct 16, 2009 Action R $242,578 32,343
155 Ghajini Dec 25, 2008 Thriller/Suspense Not Rated $237,949 31,726
156 Big Fan Aug 28, 2009 Comedy R $230,874 30,783
157 The Big Gay Musical Sep 11, 2009 Musical Not Rated $223,455 29,794
158 World's Greatest Dad Aug 21, 2009 Black Comedy R $221,805 29,574
159 Do Knot Disturb Oct 2, 2009 Comedy Not Rated $213,525 28,470
160 Frozen River Aug 1, 2008 Drama R $202,328 26,977
161 Happy-Go-Lucky Oct 10, 2008 Comedy R $201,587 26,878
162 The Burning Plain Sep 18, 2009 Drama R $200,730 26,764
163 Fireproof Sep 26, 2008 Drama PG $199,773 26,636
164 Shrink Jul 24, 2009 Drama R $189,621 25,282
165 Zack and Miri Make a Porno Oct 31, 2008 Comedy R $157,136 20,951
166 The Other Man Sep 11, 2009 Drama R $149,530 19,937
167 35 Rhums Sep 18, 2009 Drama Not Rated $132,755 17,700
168 12 Mar 4, 2009 Thriller/Suspense PG-13 $125,120 16,682
169 War Eagle, Arkansas Jun 12, 2009 Drama PG-13 $123,670 16,489
170 Avaze gonjeshk ha Apr 3, 2009 Drama PG $116,372 15,516
171 Gentlemen Broncos Oct 30, 2009 Comedy PG-13 $115,155 15,354
172 Medicine for Melancholy Jan 30, 2009 Drama Not Rated $111,551 14,873
173 Irene in Time Jun 19, 2009 Drama PG-13 $110,175 14,690
174 Hanami Jan 16, 2009 Drama Not Rated $104,433 13,924
175 Gigantic Apr 3, 2009 Comedy R $102,704 13,693
176 Ong-Bak 2 Oct 23, 2009 Action R $102,458 13,661
177 The House of the Devil Oct 30, 2009 Horror R $101,215 13,495
178 Nothing Like the Holidays Dec 12, 2008 Comedy PG-13 $97,952 13,060
179 Made in U.S.A. Jan 9, 2009 Drama Not Rated $95,209 12,694
180 Motherhood Oct 23, 2009 Comedy PG-13 $93,388 12,451
181 Z Mar 13, 2009 Thriller/Suspense M/PG $83,305 11,107
182 The Mysteries of Pittsburgh Apr 10, 2009 Drama R $80,283 10,704
183 Body of Lies Oct 10, 2008 Thriller/Suspense R $79,281 10,571
184 Phoebe in Wonderland Mar 6, 2009 Drama PG-13 $73,361 9,781
185 Disgrace Sep 18, 2009 Drama R $69,705 9,294
186 Un conte de Noël Nov 14, 2008 Drama Not Rated $68,870 9,182
187 White On Rice Sep 11, 2009 Romantic Comedy PG-13 $67,186 8,958
188 After Dark's Horrorfest III Jan 9, 2009 Horror Not Rated $66,456 8,860
189 Julia May 8, 2009 Thriller/Suspense Not Rated $65,108 8,681
190 Sodot Ha Nov 26, 2008 Drama R $64,585 8,611
191 Serbis Jan 30, 2009 Drama R $64,407 8,587
192 Ne le dis à personne Jul 4, 2008 Thriller/Suspense Not Rated $60,915 8,122
193 Soul Men Nov 7, 2008 Comedy R $60,453 8,060
194 Stellet licht Jan 9, 2009 Drama Not Rated $60,200 8,026
195 Not Forgotten May 15, 2009 Thriller/Suspense R $53,723 7,163
196 $9.99 Dec 12, 2008 Drama R $51,563 6,875
197 Trucker Oct 9, 2009 Drama R $51,192 6,825
198 Broken Hill Sep 11, 2009 Drama PG $50,076 6,676
199 Polițist, Adjectiv Dec 23, 2009 Drama Not Rated $48,298 6,439
200 Nights in Rodanthe Sep 26, 2008 Drama PG-13 $48,278 6,437
201 That Evening Sun Nov 6, 2009 Drama PG-13 $48,110 6,414
202 Love N' Dancing May 8, 2009 Musical PG $47,812 6,374
203 Owl and the Sparrow Jan 16, 2009 Drama PG $47,071 6,276
204 Kaerlighed Pa Film Jan 9, 2009 Drama Not Rated $45,835 6,111
205 Beeswax Aug 7, 2009 Comedy Not Rated $41,439 5,525
206 Eagle Eye Sep 26, 2008 Thriller/Suspense PG-13 $39,048 5,206
207 The Slammin' Salmon Dec 11, 2009 Comedy R $38,920 5,189
208 How About You Nov 14, 2008 Drama Not Rated $38,471 5,129
209 Mutluluk Aug 7, 2009 Drama Not Rated $37,493 4,999
210 Uncertainty Nov 13, 2009 Drama Not Rated $36,689 4,891
211 Were the World Mine Oct 31, 2008 Musical Not Rated $36,592 4,878
212 Le combat dans l'île Jun 12, 2009 Thriller/Suspense PG-13 $33,830 4,510
213 Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi Dec 12, 2008 Drama Not Rated $33,647 4,486
214 Tony Manero Jul 3, 2009 Drama Not Rated $33,447 4,459
215 Beyond a Reasonable Doubt Sep 11, 2009 Thriller/Suspense PG-13 $32,917 4,388
216 Changeling Oct 24, 2008 Thriller/Suspense R $32,475 4,330
217 Super Capers Mar 20, 2009 Adventure PG $30,955 4,127
218 Ladri di biciclette Oct 2, 1998 Drama Not Rated $28,782 3,837
219 Call of the Wild 3D Jun 12, 2009 Drama PG $28,682 3,824
220 Surveillance Jun 26, 2009 Thriller/Suspense R $27,349 3,646
221 The Answer Man Jul 24, 2009 Romantic Comedy R $26,676 3,556
222 Ciao Dec 5, 2008 R $26,550 3,540
223 JCVD Nov 7, 2008 Comedy R $21,700 2,893
224 The Last Lullaby May 1, 2009 Drama R $21,413 2,855
225 The Open Road Aug 28, 2009 Drama PG-13 $19,716 2,628
226 Donkey Punch Jan 23, 2009 Thriller/Suspense R $19,367 2,582
227 Killshot Jan 23, 2009 Thriller/Suspense R $18,643 2,485
228 Dare Nov 13, 2009 Drama R $18,087 2,411
229 Adventures of Power Oct 9, 2009 Comedy PG-13 $17,738 2,365
230 Splinterheads Nov 6, 2009 Comedy R $16,392 2,185
231 Les vacances de M. Hulot Jun 16, 1954 Comedy Not Rated $16,336 2,178
232 Tennessee Jun 5, 2009 Drama R $16,100 2,146
233 L'Argent de poche Nov 24, 2009 Comedy PG $15,903 2,120
234 Home Apr 23, 2009 Drama PG-13 $15,433 2,057
235 St. Trinian’s Oct 9, 2009 Comedy PG-13 $15,000 2,000
236 Chocolate Jan 30, 2009 Action R $14,845 1,979
237 Mississippi Mermaid Jan 15, 1999 Drama R $13,873 1,849
238 Laila's Birthday May 29, 2009 Black Comedy Not Rated $13,689 1,825
239 The Escapist Apr 3, 2009 Thriller/Suspense Not Rated $13,439 1,791
240 Max Payne Oct 17, 2008 Action PG-13 $12,164 1,622
241 37º2 le matin Jun 12, 2009 Drama Not Rated $12,013 1,601
242 Dev D Feb 6, 2009 Drama Not Rated $11,917 1,588
243 American Streetballers Aug 21, 2009 Drama R $11,581 1,544
244 Caos Calmo Jun 26, 2009 Drama Not Rated $11,434 1,524
245 I Hate Valentine's Day Jul 3, 2009 Romantic Comedy PG-13 $11,004 1,467
246 Home Nov 27, 2009 Drama Not Rated $10,405 1,387
247 Live Fast, Die Young Oct 24, 2008 Drama Not Rated $10,019 1,335
248 Mammoth Nov 20, 2009 Drama Not Rated $9,580 1,277
249 Janky Promoters Oct 16, 2009 Comedy R $9,069 1,209
250 Dillinger is Dead Jul 10, 2009 Drama Not Rated $8,322 1,109
251 Winter of Frozen Dreams Apr 10, 2009 Drama R $8,321 1,109
252 Yonkers Joe Jan 9, 2009 Drama R $8,286 1,104
253 Monsieur Verdoux Apr 11, 1947 Black Comedy Not Rated $8,264 1,101
254 Looking for Palladin Oct 30, 2009 Comedy R $7,246 966
255 Cowboy and Lucky Oct 22, 2009 Not Rated $7,160 954
256 The Skeptic May 1, 2009 Thriller/Suspense Not Rated $6,671 889
257 Momma's Man Aug 22, 2008 Comedy Not Rated $5,627 750
258 Antarctica Aug 29, 2008 Romantic Comedy R $5,133 684
259 Dhoondte Reh Jaoge Mar 6, 2009 Comedy Not Rated $5,127 683
260 Death of a Ghost Hunter Jun 12, 2009 Horror Not Rated $4,490 598
261 The Ministers Oct 16, 2009 Drama R $4,447 592
262 Alexandra Mar 28, 2008 Drama Not Rated $4,137 551
263 The Marc Pease Experience Aug 21, 2009 Comedy PG-13 $4,033 538
264 Eden Nov 14, 2008 Drama Not Rated $3,914 521
265 Afterschool Oct 2, 2009 Drama Not Rated $3,911 521
266 Pontypool May 29, 2009 Thriller/Suspense Not Rated $3,865 515
267 Familiar Strangers Nov 14, 2008 Comedy PG-13 $3,516 468
268 Breakfast with Scot Oct 10, 2008 Drama PG-13 $2,563 341
269 Donne-moi la main Sep 11, 2009 Drama Not Rated $2,434 324
270 The Village Barbershop Jan 16, 2009 Drama R $2,359 314
271 The Canyon Oct 23, 2009 Thriller/Suspense R $1,785 238
272 Ghosted Jul 31, 2009 Drama Not Rated $1,780 237
273 Love Comes Lately Jun 13, 2008 Drama Not Rated $1,207 160
274 Break May 1, 2009 Action Not Rated $1,191 158
275 Tru Loved Oct 17, 2008 Romantic Comedy R $1,149 153
276 Shanghai Red Jan 1, 2010 Thriller/Suspense Not Rated $1,146 152
277 Das Haus der schlafenden Sc… Nov 14, 2008 Drama Not Rated $1,122 149
278 Save Me Sep 5, 2008 Drama Not Rated $1,028 137
279 I Can't Think Straight Nov 21, 2008 Romantic Comedy PG-13 $987 131
280 Patrik, Age 1.5 Aug 14, 2009 Comedy Not Rated $408 54
281 El Tinte de la Fama Aug 7, 2009 Drama Not Rated $341 45
282 J'entends plus la guitare Feb 25, 2008 Drama Not Rated $260 34
283 The Amazing Truth About Que… Sep 26, 2008 Drama R $213 28
284 The Objective Feb 4, 2009 Horror Not Rated $95 12
Total Gross of All Movies$4,530,543,165
Total Tickets Sold604,072,319

Note: This chart ranks movies by the amount they earned during 2009. It includes movies released in previous years that earned money during 2009. For example, a movie released over Thanksgiving in 2010 will most likely earn money in 2010 and 2011. Click on the individual movie to see its total gross over all the years in which it played.

Inflation-adjusted figures are based ticket sale estimates, and may not be precise due to rounding errors.

Our Theatrical Market pages are based on the Domestic Theatrical Market performance only. The Domestic Market is defined as the North American movie territory (consisting of the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and Guam).

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