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Domestic Box Office Performance for Contemporary Fiction Movies in 2012

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RankMovieRelease
Date		 GenreMPAA
Rating		2012 GrossTickets Sold
1 Skyfall Nov 9, 2012 Action PG-13 $290,904,271 36,545,763
2 Ted Jun 29, 2012 Comedy R $218,665,740 27,470,570
3 Taken 2 Oct 5, 2012 Thriller/Suspense PG-13 $138,936,379 17,454,319
4 21 Jump Street Mar 16, 2012 Comedy R $138,447,667 17,392,923
5 Safe House Feb 10, 2012 Thriller/Suspense R $126,181,630 15,851,964
6 Magic Mike Jun 29, 2012 Comedy R $113,721,571 14,286,630
7 The Bourne Legacy Aug 10, 2012 Thriller/Suspense PG-13 $113,203,870 14,221,592
8 Flight Nov 2, 2012 Drama R $91,978,551 11,555,094
9 Think Like a Man Apr 20, 2012 Romantic Comedy PG-13 $91,547,205 11,500,905
10 The Campaign Aug 10, 2012 Comedy R $86,907,746 10,918,059
11 The Expendables 2 Aug 17, 2012 Action R $85,028,192 10,681,934
12 Dark Shadows May 11, 2012 Black Comedy PG-13 $79,727,149 10,015,973
13 Act of Valor Feb 24, 2012 Action R $70,012,847 8,795,584
14 Mission: Impossible—Ghost P… Dec 21, 2011 Action PG-13 $68,211,257 8,569,253
15 Contraband Jan 13, 2012 Action R $66,528,000 8,357,789
16 Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Witne… Jun 29, 2012 Comedy PG-13 $65,653,242 8,247,895
17 Battleship May 18, 2012 Action PG-13 $65,233,400 8,195,151
18 Pitch Perfect Oct 5, 2012 Comedy PG-13 $64,427,368 8,093,890
19 Hope Springs Aug 8, 2012 Romantic Comedy PG-13 $63,536,011 7,981,911
20 The Lucky One Apr 20, 2012 Drama PG-13 $60,457,138 7,595,118
21 The Dictator May 16, 2012 Comedy R $59,650,222 7,493,746
22 American Reunion Apr 6, 2012 Comedy R $56,758,835 7,130,507
23 This Means War Feb 17, 2012 Romantic Comedy PG-13 $54,760,791 6,879,496
24 Project X Mar 2, 2012 Comedy R $54,731,865 6,875,862
25 Paranormal Activity 4 Oct 19, 2012 Horror R $53,886,994 6,769,723
26 The Girl with the Dragon Ta… Dec 20, 2011 Thriller/Suspense R $52,177,103 6,554,912
27 The Odd Life of Timothy Green Aug 15, 2012 Drama PG $51,778,216 6,504,801
28 Ghost Rider: Spirit of Veng… Feb 17, 2012 Action PG-13 $51,774,002 6,504,272
29 The Grey Jan 27, 2012 Thriller/Suspense R $51,580,136 6,479,917
30 Sinister Oct 12, 2012 Horror R $48,061,556 6,037,884
31 Jack Reacher Dec 21, 2012 Thriller/Suspense PG-13 $47,550,642 5,973,699
32 Savages Jul 6, 2012 Thriller/Suspense R $47,323,100 5,945,113
33 The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel May 4, 2012 Comedy PG-13 $46,383,639 5,827,090
34 The Three Stooges Apr 13, 2012 Comedy PG $44,338,224 5,570,129
35 Here Comes the Boom Oct 12, 2012 Comedy PG $43,599,656 5,477,344
36 War Horse Dec 25, 2011 Drama PG-13 $43,531,162 5,468,739
37 Red Dawn Nov 21, 2012 Action PG-13 $43,468,052 5,460,811
38 The Descendants Nov 16, 2011 Drama R $42,309,296 5,315,238
39 What to Expect When You’re … May 18, 2012 Romantic Comedy PG-13 $41,152,203 5,169,875
40 End of Watch Sep 21, 2012 Thriller/Suspense R $40,766,734 5,121,449
41 This is 40 Dec 21, 2012 Comedy R $38,951,960 4,893,462
42 Rock of Ages Jun 15, 2012 Musical PG-13 $38,518,613 4,839,022
43 That’s My Boy Jun 15, 2012 Comedy R $36,931,089 4,639,584
44 Trouble with the Curve Sep 21, 2012 Drama PG-13 $35,763,137 4,492,856
45 Step Up Revolution Jul 27, 2012 Drama PG-13 $35,074,677 4,406,366
46 Tyler Perry's Good Deeds Feb 24, 2012 Drama PG-13 $35,025,791 4,400,225
47 The Watch Jul 27, 2012 Comedy R $34,353,000 4,315,704
48 Parental Guidance Dec 25, 2012 Comedy PG $33,993,350 4,270,521
49 House at the End of the Street Sep 21, 2012 Horror PG-13 $31,611,916 3,971,346
50 Joyful Noise Jan 13, 2012 Musical PG-13 $30,932,113 3,885,944
51 The Five-Year Engagement Apr 27, 2012 Romantic Comedy R $28,700,285 3,605,563
52 Silver Linings Playbook Nov 16, 2012 Drama R $28,458,986 3,575,249
53 One for the Money Jan 27, 2012 Comedy PG-13 $26,414,527 3,318,408
54 The Adventures of Tintin Dec 21, 2011 Adventure PG $26,191,381 3,290,374
55 Alex Cross Oct 19, 2012 Thriller/Suspense PG-13 $25,869,488 3,249,936
56 The Guilt Trip Dec 19, 2012 Comedy PG-13 $22,770,921 2,860,668
57 Texas Chainsaw 3D Jan 4, 2013 Horror R $21,744,470 2,731,717
58 Premium Rush Aug 24, 2012 Thriller/Suspense PG-13 $20,275,446 2,547,167
59 Haywire Jan 20, 2012 Thriller/Suspense R $18,942,396 2,379,698
60 Man on a Ledge Jan 27, 2012 Thriller/Suspense PG-13 $18,620,000 2,339,196
61 A Thousand Words Mar 9, 2012 Comedy PG-13 $18,450,127 2,317,855
62 The Perks of Being a Wallfl… Sep 21, 2012 Drama R $17,328,057 2,176,892
63 Wanderlust Feb 24, 2012 Comedy R $17,288,155 2,171,879
64 Safe Apr 27, 2012 Action R $17,142,080 2,153,528
65 To Rome with Love Jun 22, 2012 Romantic Comedy R $16,684,352 2,096,024
66 The Man with the Iron Fists Nov 2, 2012 Action R $15,634,090 1,964,082
67 Seven Psychopaths Oct 12, 2012 Comedy R $15,024,049 1,887,443
68 Killing Them Softly Nov 30, 2012 Thriller/Suspense R $14,863,824 1,867,315
69 Hit & Run Aug 22, 2012 Comedy R $13,749,300 1,727,299
70 Les Intouchables May 25, 2012 Comedy R $13,094,646 1,645,056
71 Silent House Mar 9, 2012 Horror R $12,739,737 1,600,469
72 Playing for Keeps Dec 7, 2012 Romantic Comedy PG-13 $12,717,917 1,597,728
73 People Like Us Jun 29, 2012 Drama PG-13 $12,431,792 1,561,783
74 Gone Feb 24, 2012 Thriller/Suspense PG-13 $11,682,205 1,467,614
75 The Words Sep 7, 2012 Drama PG-13 $11,494,838 1,444,075
76 Fun Size Oct 26, 2012 Comedy PG-13 $9,409,538 1,182,103
77 Bernie Apr 27, 2012 Black Comedy PG-13 $9,204,489 1,156,343
78 Salmon Fishing in the Yemen Mar 9, 2012 Drama PG-13 $9,041,540 1,135,872
79 Arbitrage Sep 14, 2012 Thriller/Suspense R $7,909,613 993,670
80 New Year’s Eve Dec 9, 2011 Romantic Comedy PG-13 $7,286,815 915,429
81 Friends with Kids Mar 9, 2012 Romantic Comedy R $7,251,073 910,939
82 Jodaeiye Nader az Simin Dec 30, 2011 Drama PG-13 $7,039,011 884,298
83 The Collection Nov 30, 2012 Horror R $6,810,754 855,622
84 Casa de mi Padre Mar 16, 2012 Comedy R $5,909,483 742,397
85 The Sessions Oct 19, 2012 Drama R $5,529,310 694,637
86 October Baby Mar 23, 2012 Drama PG-13 $5,355,847 672,845
87 Won't Back Down Sep 28, 2012 Drama PG $5,310,554 667,155
88 The Apparition Aug 24, 2012 Horror PG-13 $4,936,819 620,203
89 Jeff, Who Lives at Home Mar 16, 2012 Comedy R $4,269,426 536,360
90 Goon Mar 30, 2012 Comedy R $4,164,911 523,230
91 Serbuan maut Mar 23, 2012 Action R $4,105,123 515,719
92 The Cold Light of Day Sep 7, 2012 Thriller/Suspense PG-13 $3,763,583 472,812
93 The Sitter Dec 9, 2011 Black Comedy R $3,726,236 468,120
94 Young Adult Dec 9, 2011 Comedy R $3,642,319 457,578
95 Monsieur Lazhar Oct 28, 2011 Drama PG-13 $3,371,810 423,594
96 Last Ounce of Courage Sep 14, 2012 Drama PG $3,310,439 415,884
97 Celeste and Jesse Forever Aug 3, 2012 Romantic Comedy R $3,103,407 389,875
98 Jab Tak Hai Jaan Nov 13, 2012 Drama Not Rated $3,047,539 382,857
99 Talaash Nov 30, 2012 Drama Not Rated $2,706,375 339,997
100 Girl in Progress May 11, 2012 Drama R $2,609,412 327,816
101 Ruby Sparks Jul 25, 2012 Romantic Comedy R $2,540,106 319,109
102 Jack and Jill Nov 11, 2011 Comedy PG $2,522,269 316,868
103 Dabangg 2 Dec 21, 2012 Comedy Not Rated $2,474,674 310,888
104 Omerta Jul 11, 2012 Thriller/Suspense Not Rated $2,462,588 309,370
105 Ek Tha Tiger Aug 15, 2012 Thriller/Suspense Not Rated $2,347,774 294,946
106 Sleepwalk With Me Aug 24, 2012 Drama PG-13 $2,266,066 284,682
107 Carnage Dec 16, 2011 Black Comedy R $2,198,142 276,148
108 Shame Dec 2, 2011 Drama NC-17 $2,036,419 255,832
109 He'arat Shulayim Mar 9, 2012 Drama PG $2,007,451 252,192
110 English Vinglish Sep 28, 2012 Drama Not Rated $1,862,086 233,930
111 Crooked Arrows May 18, 2012 Drama PG-13 $1,832,541 230,219
112 We Need to Talk About Kevin Jan 13, 2012 Drama R $1,699,395 213,492
113 Your Sister's Sister Jun 15, 2012 Drama R $1,597,486 200,689
114 Housefull 2 Apr 6, 2012 Comedy Not Rated $1,586,745 199,340
115 Le gamin au vélo Mar 16, 2012 Drama PG-13 $1,389,524 174,563
116 Woman Thou Art Loosed On th… Apr 13, 2012 Drama PG-13 $1,301,562 163,513
117 Killer Joe Jul 27, 2012 Black Comedy R $1,291,645 162,267
118 Bol Bachchan Jul 6, 2012 Action PG $1,257,892 158,027
119 For a Good Time, Call Aug 31, 2012 Comedy R $1,251,749 157,255
120 Tower Heist Nov 4, 2011 Comedy PG-13 $1,244,345 156,325
121 Take This Waltz Jun 29, 2012 Drama R $1,239,692 155,740
122 Hodejegerne Apr 27, 2012 Thriller/Suspense R $1,200,010 150,755
123 A Late Quartet Nov 2, 2012 Drama R $1,165,521 146,422
124 Le fils de l’autre Oct 26, 2012 Drama PG-13 $1,160,006 145,729
125 Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu Feb 10, 2012 Romantic Comedy Not Rated $1,155,545 145,169
126 The Deep Blue Sea Apr 13, 2012 Drama R $1,126,027 141,461
127 Cocktail Jul 13, 2012 Romantic Comedy Not Rated $1,027,121 129,035
128 Damsels in Distress Apr 6, 2012 Black Comedy PG-13 $1,007,535 126,575
129 Darling Companion Apr 20, 2012 Comedy PG-13 $793,352 99,667
130 Thin Ice Feb 17, 2012 Black Comedy R $789,752 99,215
131 Rowdy Rathore Jun 1, 2012 Comedy Not Rated $777,373 97,660
132 Cosmopolis Aug 17, 2012 Thriller/Suspense R $743,636 93,422
133 Unconditional Sep 21, 2012 Drama PG-13 $741,381 93,138
134 Don 2 Dec 22, 2011 Action Not Rated $721,884 90,689
135 Son of Sardaar Nov 13, 2012 Action Not Rated $713,754 89,668
136 Pariah Dec 28, 2011 Drama R $708,046 88,951
137 Agent Vinod Mar 23, 2012 Thriller/Suspense Not Rated $698,210 87,715
138 Teri Meri Kahaani Jun 22, 2012 Romantic Comedy Not Rated $671,442 84,352
139 2 Days in New York Aug 10, 2012 Romantic Comedy R $633,210 79,549
140 Heroine Sep 21, 2012 Drama Not Rated $598,668 75,210
141 Blue Like Jazz Apr 13, 2012 Comedy PG-13 $595,018 74,751
142 De rouille et d’os Nov 23, 2012 Drama R $594,457 74,681
143 Courageous Sep 30, 2011 Drama PG-13 $546,735 68,685
144 Peace, Love, and Misunderst… Jun 8, 2012 Comedy R $542,762 68,186
145 Being Flynn Mar 2, 2012 Drama R $540,152 67,858
146 Dodookdeul Oct 12, 2012 Action Not Rated $532,699 66,922
147 Et maintenant, on va où? May 11, 2012 Drama PG-13 $531,813 66,811
148 Habemus Papam Apr 6, 2012 Comedy Not Rated $486,902 61,169
149 Bachelorette Sep 7, 2012 Comedy R $446,770 56,127
150 Ferrari Ki Sawaari Jun 15, 2012 Comedy Not Rated $420,046 52,770
151 Seeking Justice Mar 16, 2012 Action R $411,746 51,727
152 Sound of My Voice Apr 27, 2012 Thriller/Suspense R $408,015 51,258
153 Khiladi 786 Dec 7, 2012 Comedy Not Rated $383,977 48,238
154 Smashed Oct 12, 2012 Drama R $372,537 46,801
155 Bully Jul 13, 2001 Drama R $371,732 46,700
156 The Oranges Oct 5, 2012 Comedy R $364,875 45,839
157 Red Hook Summer Aug 10, 2012 Drama R $338,803 42,563
158 Student of the Year Oct 19, 2012 Romantic Comedy Not Rated $326,508 41,019
159 Compliance Aug 17, 2012 Drama R $319,285 40,111
160 Liberal Arts Sep 14, 2012 Comedy PG-13 $319,176 40,097
161 Gianni e le donne Mar 2, 2012 Comedy Not Rated $317,405 39,875
162 Stolen Sep 14, 2012 Action R $289,773 36,404
163 The Way Oct 7, 2011 Drama PG-13 $276,447 34,730
164 Lola Versus Jun 8, 2012 Comedy R $252,603 31,734
165 Trishna Jul 13, 2012 Drama R $240,381 30,199
166 Drive Sep 16, 2011 Action R $239,958 30,145
167 Middle of Nowhere Oct 12, 2012 Drama R $236,806 29,749
168 My Uncle Rafael Sep 21, 2012 Comedy PG-13 $234,830 29,501
169 Elena May 16, 2012 Thriller/Suspense Not Rated $232,070 29,155
170 Amour Dec 19, 2012 Drama PG-13 $217,791 27,361
171 Thaandavam Sep 28, 2012 Action Not Rated $213,476 26,819
172 Les petits mouchoirs Aug 24, 2012 Comedy Not Rated $205,505 25,817
173 Touchback Apr 13, 2012 Drama PG-13 $204,157 25,648
174 10 Years Sep 14, 2012 Drama PG-13 $203,654 25,585
175 Vettai Jan 13, 2012 Action Not Rated $202,581 25,450
176 Tim and Eric's Billion Doll… Mar 2, 2012 Comedy R $201,436 25,306
177 Snabba Cash Jul 11, 2012 Thriller/Suspense R $188,870 23,727
178 Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya Feb 24, 2012 Romantic Comedy Not Rated $177,743 22,330
179 Polisse May 18, 2012 Thriller/Suspense Not Rated $176,988 22,235
180 The Hunter Apr 6, 2012 Drama R $176,669 22,195
181 Le Havre Oct 21, 2011 Drama Not Rated $173,432 21,788
182 Rebelle Mar 1, 2013 Drama Not Rated $168,028 21,109
183 The Ides of March Oct 7, 2011 Drama R $166,423 20,907
184 Dark Horse Jun 8, 2012 Drama Not Rated $166,228 20,883
185 L'homme qui voulait vivre s… Oct 12, 2012 Drama Not Rated $158,411 19,901
186 Elles Apr 27, 2012 Drama NC-17 $157,427 19,777
187 DeadTime Apr 11, 2012 Horror Not Rated $156,072 19,607
188 Impardonnables Jun 29, 2012 Drama Not Rated $153,785 19,320
189 Deadly Renovations Jun 8, 2012 Horror Not Rated $146,146 18,360
190 Kiseki May 11, 2012 Drama PG $145,808 18,318
191 'Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana Nov 2, 2012 Comedy Not Rated $143,900 18,078
192 La piel que habito Oct 14, 2011 Thriller/Suspense R $143,085 17,976
193 Rundskop Feb 17, 2012 Drama R $142,616 17,917
194 This Must Be the Place Nov 2, 2012 Black Comedy R $142,242 17,870
195 High School Jun 1, 2012 Comedy R $139,034 17,467
196 A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Ch… Nov 4, 2011 Comedy R $132,486 16,644
197 Footloose Oct 14, 2011 Drama PG-13 $132,230 16,612
198 The Loneliest Planet Oct 26, 2012 Drama Not Rated $129,579 16,279
199 Få meg på, for faen Mar 30, 2012 Comedy Not Rated $126,085 15,840
200 Les bien-aimés Aug 17, 2012 Drama Not Rated $124,405 15,629
201 The Forgiveness of Blood Feb 24, 2012 Drama Not Rated $122,593 15,401
202 God Bless America May 11, 2012 Black Comedy R $122,550 15,396
203 Cowgirls 'n Angels May 25, 2012 Drama PG $119,782 15,048
204 The Perfect Family May 4, 2012 Comedy PG-13 $110,013 13,821
205 The Woman in the Fifth Jun 15, 2012 Thriller/Suspense R $107,921 13,558
206 Hello I Must Be Going Sep 7, 2012 Drama R $106,709 13,406
207 Inch'Allah Sep 28, 2012 Drama R $104,087 13,076
208 The Obama Effect Jul 13, 2012 Comedy PG-13 $103,000 12,940
209 The Magic of Belle Isle Jul 6, 2012 Drama PG $102,388 12,863
210 Oslo, 31 August May 25, 2012 Drama Not Rated $100,713 12,652
211 V/H/S Oct 5, 2012 Horror R $100,345 12,606
212 360 Aug 3, 2012 Thriller/Suspense R $100,343 12,606
213 Hardflip Jun 1, 2012 Drama PG-13 $96,734 12,153
214 La source des femmes Aug 10, 2012 Comedy Not Rated $93,838 11,789
215 Starlet Nov 9, 2012 Drama Not Rated $78,816 9,902
216 Butter Oct 5, 2012 Comedy R $73,000 9,171
217 Detachment Mar 16, 2012 Drama Not Rated $70,740 8,887
218 On the Ice Feb 17, 2012 Thriller/Suspense R $70,526 8,860
219 Martha Marcy May Marlene Oct 21, 2011 Thriller/Suspense R $67,595 8,492
220 The Snows of Kilimanjaro Sep 17, 1952 Drama Not Rated $66,597 8,366
221 Un amour de jeunesse Apr 20, 2012 Drama Not Rated $64,925 8,156
222 The Details Nov 2, 2012 Black Comedy R $63,595 7,989
223 Deadfall Dec 7, 2012 Thriller/Suspense R $61,968 7,785
224 Le prénom Nov 16, 2012 Comedy Not Rated $61,611 7,740
225 Backwards Sep 21, 2012 Drama PG $61,465 7,722
226 The Bodyguard Nov 25, 1992 Drama R $61,020 7,666
227 Take Shelter Sep 30, 2011 Drama R $57,751 7,255
228 Jodi Breakers Feb 24, 2012 Romantic Comedy Not Rated $52,618 6,610
229 Karakara Aug 31, 2012 Drama Not Rated $50,831 6,386
230 The Fitzgerald Family Chris… Dec 7, 2012 Drama PG-13 $50,292 6,318
231 More Than Frybread Feb 3, 2012 Comedy PG $49,892 6,268
232 Red Lights Jul 13, 2012 Thriller/Suspense R $49,521 6,221
233 Wake in Fright Oct 5, 2012 Thriller/Suspense R $49,458 6,213
234 Intruders Mar 30, 2012 Horror R $48,366 6,076
235 Deep In The Heart Feb 17, 2012 Drama PG-13 $47,700 5,992
236 Natural Selection Mar 16, 2012 Comedy R $46,635 5,859
237 La guerre est déclarée Jan 27, 2012 Drama Not Rated $46,225 5,807
238 LOL May 4, 2012 Comedy PG-13 $46,000 5,779
239 Union Square Jul 13, 2012 Drama Not Rated $44,830 5,632
240 Poupoupidou May 11, 2012 Drama Not Rated $43,040 5,407
241 Attenberg Mar 9, 2012 Drama Not Rated $42,582 5,349
242 The Comedy Nov 9, 2012 Comedy Not Rated $41,113 5,165
243 Miss Bala Jan 20, 2012 Drama R $40,540 5,093
244 Et si on vivait tous ensemble? Oct 19, 2012 Comedy Not Rated $40,103 5,038
245 Aiyyaa Oct 11, 2012 Romantic Comedy Not Rated $36,967 4,644
246 The Inbetweeners Sep 7, 2012 Comedy R $35,955 4,517
247 Tomboy Nov 16, 2011 Drama Not Rated $34,112 4,285
248 Dai juk hei kek Sep 28, 2012 Comedy Not Rated $33,700 4,234
249 Roméo Onze Mar 9, 2012 Drama Not Rated $32,457 4,078
250 Musical Chairs Mar 23, 2012 Drama PG-13 $31,478 3,955
251 L!fe Happens Apr 13, 2012 Comedy R $30,905 3,883
252 Hide Away May 25, 2012 Drama PG-13 $30,655 3,851
253 Hermano Jun 29, 2012 Drama Not Rated $29,864 3,752
254 Kaerlighed Pa Film Jan 9, 2009 Drama Not Rated $29,630 3,722
255 Max et les ferrailleurs Aug 10, 2012 Thriller/Suspense Not Rated $29,174 3,665
256 Kill List Feb 3, 2012 Horror Not Rated $29,063 3,651
257 Least Among Saints Oct 12, 2012 Drama R $28,026 3,521
258 Klovn: The Movie Jul 27, 2012 Black Comedy R $28,000 3,518
259 Sacrifice Apr 26, 2011 Action R $27,899 3,505
260 Here Apr 13, 2012 Drama Not Rated $26,464 3,325
261 Nobody Walks Oct 19, 2012 Drama R $25,342 3,184
262 Le diable probablement Jan 13, 2012 Drama Not Rated $24,878 3,125
263 Sound of Noise Mar 9, 2012 Comedy R $24,565 3,086
264 The Guard Jul 29, 2011 Comedy R $23,630 2,969
265 Like Crazy Oct 28, 2011 Drama PG-13 $23,291 2,926
266 The First Time Oct 19, 2012 Romantic Comedy PG-13 $22,836 2,869
267 Toutes nos envies Mar 16, 2012 Drama Not Rated $22,517 2,829
268 Noordzee, Texas Nov 2, 2012 Drama Not Rated $21,615 2,715
269 Bonsai Aug 30, 2012 Drama Not Rated $21,163 2,659
270 Lay the Favorite Dec 7, 2012 Comedy R $20,998 2,638
271 Paranormal Activity 3 Oct 21, 2011 Horror R $20,979 2,636
272 Présumé coupable Jan 27, 2012 Drama Not Rated $19,750 2,481
273 Ranchero Jul 15, 2011 Drama Not Rated $19,623 2,465
274 Sedona Mar 16, 2012 Drama Not Rated $19,532 2,454
275 28 Hotel Rooms Nov 9, 2012 Drama Not Rated $18,869 2,370
276 The Graduate Dec 21, 1967 Romantic Comedy PG $18,574 2,333
277 Lovely Molly May 18, 2012 Horror R $18,464 2,319
278 Le Quai des brumes Sep 14, 2012 Drama Not Rated $18,275 2,296
279 The Understudy Mar 16, 2012 Black Comedy Not Rated $17,036 2,140
280 La mariée était en noir Nov 4, 2011 Drama Not Rated $16,854 2,117
281 Little Birds Aug 29, 2012 Drama R $16,594 2,085
282 Return Feb 10, 2012 Drama Not Rated $16,124 2,026
283 Alpeis Jul 13, 2012 Drama Not Rated $16,057 2,017
284 $upercapitalist Aug 10, 2012 Thriller/Suspense Not Rated $15,919 2,000
285 Avant que mon coeur bascule Nov 16, 2012 Documentary Not Rated $15,753 1,979
286 Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog May 18, 2012 Drama Not Rated $15,674 1,969
287 Take Me Home Apr 6, 2012 Romantic Comedy PG-13 $15,374 1,931
288 Michael Feb 15, 2012 Drama Not Rated $15,151 1,903
289 Trade of Innocents Oct 5, 2012 Thriller/Suspense PG-13 $15,091 1,896
290 30 Beats Jul 20, 2012 Drama R $14,686 1,845
291 Tropa de Elite 2: O Inimigo… Nov 11, 2011 Action Not Rated $14,616 1,836
292 Tristana Nov 23, 2012 Drama PG-13 $14,586 1,832
293 Silent Night Nov 30, 2012 Horror R $14,568 1,830
294 Autoreiji Dec 2, 2011 Drama R $14,305 1,797
295 Gayby Oct 12, 2012 Comedy Not Rated $14,062 1,767
296 6 Month Rule Jun 1, 2012 Comedy R $14,057 1,766
297 Les Neiges du Kilimanjaro Dec 9, 2011 Drama Not Rated $13,729 1,725
298 Jesus Henry Christ Apr 20, 2012 Drama PG-13 $13,714 1,723
299 Sedmikrásky Jul 6, 2012 Drama Not Rated $13,692 1,720
300 Reuniting the Rubins Mar 16, 2012 Comedy PG $13,569 1,705
301 Sophomore Jan 13, 2012 Comedy Not Rated $13,500 1,696
302 The Color Wheel May 18, 2012 Comedy Not Rated $13,266 1,667
303 The Trouble With Bliss Mar 23, 2012 Comedy PG-13 $13,093 1,645
304 California Solo Nov 30, 2012 Drama Not Rated $12,952 1,627
305 Nous ne viellirons pas ense… Jun 8, 2012 Drama Not Rated $12,801 1,608
306 For Ellen Sep 5, 2012 Drama Not Rated $12,396 1,557
307 Hamnden Jun 1, 2012 Drama Not Rated $10,960 1,377
308 Shanghai Red Jan 1, 2010 Thriller/Suspense Not Rated $10,782 1,355
309 Forces spéciales Oct 12, 2012 Action R $10,759 1,352
310 Santa Mesa Jan 13, 2012 Drama Not Rated $10,490 1,318
311 Husbands in Goa Sep 21, 2012 Comedy Not Rated $10,135 1,273
312 A Little Bit of Heaven May 4, 2012 Romantic Comedy PG-13 $10,011 1,258
313 The Do-Deca-Pentathlon Jul 6, 2012 Comedy R $10,000 1,256
314 Virginia May 18, 2012 Drama R $9,915 1,246
315 Beneath the Darkness Jan 6, 2012 Thriller/Suspense R $9,600 1,206
316 BRO' Jun 22, 2012 Action R $9,329 1,172
317 Around June Mar 16, 2012 Drama Not Rated $9,102 1,143
318 Small, Beautifully Moving P… May 11, 2012 Comedy Not Rated $8,631 1,084
319 Cartas a Elena Jun 8, 2012 Drama PG $8,511 1,069
320 Da-reun na-ra-e-suh Nov 9, 2012 Drama Not Rated $8,451 1,062
321 Brooklyn Brothers Beat the … Sep 21, 2012 Comedy Not Rated $8,418 1,058
322 Cook County Dec 16, 2011 Drama Not Rated $8,250 1,036
323 Roadie Jan 6, 2012 Drama Not Rated $7,825 983
324 Price Check Nov 16, 2012 Comedy Not Rated $7,413 931
325 The Giant Mechanical Man Apr 27, 2012 Romantic Comedy PG-13 $7,396 929
326 Nothing But a Man Nov 9, 2012 Drama Not Rated $7,255 911
327 Domaine Jan 13, 2012 Drama Not Rated $6,914 869
328 In Our Nature Dec 7, 2012 Drama Not Rated $6,543 822
329 Grassroots Jun 22, 2012 Comedy R $6,497 816
330 Tyrannosaur Nov 18, 2011 Drama Not Rated $6,353 798
331 Crazy Eyes Jul 6, 2012 Drama Not Rated $6,106 767
332 Buzzkill Feb 14, 2012 Comedy Not Rated $5,860 736
333 The Babymakers Aug 3, 2012 Comedy R $5,783 727
334 Save the Date Dec 14, 2012 Romantic Comedy R $5,719 718
335 The Man Who Shook the Hand … Dec 7, 2012 Comedy Not Rated $5,609 705
336 Joven y alocada Nov 30, 2012 Drama Not Rated $5,514 693
337 The Good Doctor Aug 31, 2012 Drama PG-13 $5,206 654
338 Pusher Oct 26, 2012 Thriller/Suspense R $5,040 633
339 Bringing Up Bobby Sep 28, 2012 Drama PG-13 $4,975 625
340 Tomorrow When the War Began Feb 24, 2012 Action R $4,936 620
341 Brake Mar 23, 2012 Thriller/Suspense R $4,876 613
342 Newlyweds Jan 13, 2012 Comedy R $4,584 576
343 You Instead May 11, 2012 Romantic Comedy R $4,321 543
344 Atmen Aug 31, 2012 Drama Not Rated $4,258 535
345 Loosies Jan 11, 2012 Comedy PG-13 $3,519 442
346 Downtown Express Apr 20, 2012 Drama Not Rated $3,474 436
347 Vamps Nov 2, 2012 Romantic Comedy PG-13 $3,361 422
348 Nuit Blanche May 11, 2012 Thriller/Suspense Not Rated $3,358 422
349 Le rayon vert Jun 9, 2011 Drama R $3,236 407
350 ATM Apr 6, 2012 Thriller/Suspense R $3,010 378
351 About Cherry Sep 21, 2012 Drama Not Rated $3,003 377
352 Carl Apr 29, 2012 Horror Not Rated $2,592 326
353 The Samaritan May 18, 2012 Thriller/Suspense R $2,521 317
354 Why Stop Now Aug 17, 2012 Comedy R $2,432 306
355 The Heir Apparent: Largo Winch Nov 18, 2011 Action Not Rated $2,333 293
356 Rid of Me Nov 18, 2011 Black Comedy Not Rated $2,069 260
357 4 aventures de Reinette et … Jul 20, 2011 Comedy Not Rated $1,834 230
358 Mon pire cauchemar Oct 19, 2012 Comedy Not Rated $1,810 227
359 Le combat dans l'île Jun 12, 2009 Thriller/Suspense PG-13 $1,756 221
360 Fon tok kuen fah Sep 28, 2012 Thriller/Suspense Not Rated $1,373 172
361 Monsieur Verdoux Apr 11, 1947 Black Comedy Not Rated $1,218 153
362 Snowman’s Land Sep 14, 2012 Black Comedy Not Rated $1,190 149
363 Jack and Diane Nov 2, 2012 Drama R $1,142 143
364 The Decoy Bride Mar 9, 2012 Comedy PG $759 95
365 Schastye moe Sep 30, 2011 Drama Not Rated $738 93
366 Ta-weo Dec 25, 2012 Thriller/Suspense Not Rated $726 91
367 Nature Calls Nov 9, 2012 Comedy R $646 81
368 A Dark Truth Jan 4, 2013 Thriller/Suspense R $630 79
369 Death of a Superhero May 4, 2012 Drama Not Rated $607 76
370 Meeting Evil May 4, 2012 Drama R $525 66
371 Playback Mar 16, 2012 Horror R $264 33
Total Gross of All Movies$4,093,070,293
Total Tickets Sold514,204,816

Note: This chart ranks movies by the amount they earned during 2012. It includes movies released in previous years that earned money during 2012. 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).

The yearly amounts on our Theatrical Market pages are based on box office years. Each box office year starts on the first Monday of the year, so the previous year ends on the Sunday before the first Monday. For example, the "2017 box office year" started on January 2, 2017 so the "2016 box office year" ended on Sunday, January 1, 2017.