Most Popular Movies 2005
This chart shows the 2005 movie releases that have attracted the most interest on The Numbers web site over the past 24 hours. A share of 100 corresponds to 1 percent of the total views for all 2005 releases.
See also: Domestic Release Schedule for 2005 - Top 2005 Worldwide
| ← 2004 | Most Popular Overall | 2006 → |
| Pride & Prejudice |
| Director: Joe Wright |
| Lead Roles: Matthew MacFadyen as Mr. Darcy |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 11, 2005 (Limited) by Focus Features, released as Pride and Prejudice |
| Keywords: Historical Drama, Eloping |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Drama, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $38,372,662 |
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International BO: $88,176,945 |
Synopsis
When wealthy bachelor Mr. Bingley takes up residence in a nearby mansion, the Bennets are abuzz. Amongst the man’s sophisticated circle of London friends and the influx of young militia officers, surely there will be no shortage of suitors for the Bennet sisters. Eldest daughter Jane, serene and beautiful, seems poised to win Mr. Bingley’s heart. For her part, Lizzie meets with the handsome and—it would seem—snobbish Mr. Darcy, and the battle of the sexes is joined. Their encounters are frequent and spirited yet far from encouraging. But a crisis involving youngest sister Lydia soon opens Lizzie’s eyes to the true nature of her relationship with Mr. Darcy. The ensuing rush of feelings leaves no one unchanged, and inspires the Bennets and everyone around them to reaffirm what is most important in life.
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| King Kong |
| Director: Peter Jackson |
| Lead Roles: Andy Serkis as King Kong/Lumpy the Cook |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 14, 2005 (Wide) by Universal |
| Keywords: Animals Gone Bad, Creature Feature, Visual Effects, Motion Capture Performance, Action Adventure |
| Classification: Remake, Adventure, Animation/Live Action, Fantasy |
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Domestic BO: $218,080,025 |
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International BO: $332,437,332 |
| Star Wars Ep. III: Revenge of the Sith |
| Director: George Lucas |
| Lead Roles: Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan "Ben" Kenobi, Natalie Portman as Padmé Amidala, Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 19, 2005 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox |
| Keywords: Visual Effects, Good vs. Evil, Cyborg, Cloning, War, Betrayal, Death of a Spouse or Fiancée / Fiancé, Space Opera, Filmed in Shepperton Studios, Surrey, England, Filmed in Surrey, England, Filmed in England, Filmed in United Kingdom, Filmed in Elstree Studios, Hertfordshire, England, Filmed in Hertfordshire, England, Filmed in Fox Studios Australia, Sydney, Australia, Filmed in Sydney, Australia, Filmed in New South Wales, Australia, Filmed in Australia, Filmed in Phuket, Thailand, Filmed in Thailand, Filmed in Mount Etna, Italy, Filmed in Italy, Action Adventure |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Animation/Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $380,270,577 |
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International BO: $468,728,300 |
Synopsis
Years after the onset of the Clone Wars, the noble Jedi Knights lead a massive clone army into a galaxy-wide battle against the Separatists. When the sinister Sith unveil a thousand-year-old plot to rule the galaxy, the Republic crumbles and from its ashes rises the evil Galactic Empire. Jedi hero Anakin Skywalker is seduced by the dark side of the Force to become the Emperor's new apprentice -- Darth Vader. The Jedi are decimated, as Obi-Wan Kenobi and Jedi Master Yoda are forced into hiding. The only hope for the galaxy are Anakin's own offspring -- the twin children born in secrecy who will grow up to become heroes.
| Zathura |
| Director: Jon Favreau |
| Lead Roles: Josh Hutcherson as Walter Budwing, Jonah Bobo as Danny Budwing, Dax Shepard as Astronaut |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 11, 2005 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Visual Effects, Family Adventure, Dysfunctional Family, Sibling Rivalry |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Adventure, Animation/Live Action, Fantasy |
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Domestic BO: $28,045,540 |
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International BO: $30,500,000 |
| Dear Wendy |
| Director: Thomas Vinterberg |
| Initial Theatrical Release: September 23, 2005 (Limited) by WellSpring |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action |
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Domestic BO: $23,106 |
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International BO: $423,332 |
| War of the Worlds |
| Director: Steven Spielberg |
| Lead Roles: Tom Cruise as Ray Ferier |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 24, 2005 (Wide), released as War Of The Worlds (Australia) |
| Keywords: Alien Invasion, Visual Effects, Voiceover/Narration, Set in Illinois, Set in England, Set in France, Set in Italy, Restaurants, War, 2000s, End of the World, Car Accident |
| Classification: Remake, Action, Animation/Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $234,280,354 |
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International BO: $372,556,181 |
Synopsis
Located somewhere in the New England United States, the family — like millions of others around the globe — is forced to take refuge from the aliens’ highly advanced weapons and impenetrable shields, which are unstoppable against anything that mankind can throw at them. Unable to fight back and finding it more and more difficult to remain hidden from the aliens, the human race faces the end of its existence.
| Batman Begins |
| Director: Christopher Nolan |
| Lead Roles: Christian Bale as Batman/Bruce Wayne |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 15, 2005 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: D.C. Comics, Visual Effects, Corrupt Cops, Film Noir, Hallucinations, IMAX: DMR |
| Classification: Based on Comic/Graphic Novel, Action, Live Action, Super Hero |
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Domestic BO: $205,343,774 |
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International BO: $151,426,819 |
Synopsis
A young Bruce Wayne travels to the Far East, where he’s trained in the martial arts by Henri Ducard, a member of the mysterious League of Shadows. When Ducard reveals the League’s true purpose — the complete destruction of Gotham City — Wayne returns to Gotham intent on cleaning up the city without resorting to murder. With the help of Alfred, his loyal butler, and Lucius Fox, a tech expert at Wayne Enterprises, Batman is born.
| Pooh's Heffalump Movie |
| Director: Frank Nissen |
| Initial Theatrical Release: February 11, 2005 (Wide) by Walt Disney |
| Keywords: Family Adventure, Living Toys, Animal Lead, Talking Animals |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Adventure, Hand Animation, Kids Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $18,098,433 |
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International BO: $37,588,511 |
| A History of Violence |
| Director: David Cronenberg |
| Lead Roles: Viggo Mortensen as Tom Stall/Joey Cusack |
| Initial Theatrical Release: September 23, 2005 (Limited) by New Line |
| Keywords: Surprise Twist, Film Noir, Action Thriller |
| Classification: Based on Comic/Graphic Novel, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $31,493,782 |
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International BO: $29,984,015 |
| Brokeback Mountain |
| Director: Ang Lee |
| Lead Roles: Heath Ledger as Ennis Del Mar, Jake Gyllenhaal as Jack Twist |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 9, 2005 (Limited) by Focus Features |
| Keywords: LGBTQ+, Cowboys in Modern Times, Cowboys, Life on a Farm, Romance, Forbidden Romance, Romantic Drama, 2006 Oscars Best Picture Nominee |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Drama, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $83,043,761 |
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International BO: $93,937,102 |
| Danny the Dog |
| Director: Louis Leterrier |
| Lead Roles: Jet Li as Danny, Bob Hoskins as Bart, Morgan Freeman as Sam |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 13, 2005 (Wide) by Focus/Rogue Pictures |
| Keywords: Underground / Illegal Fighting, Action Thriller, Raised by Kidnappers, Loan Shark, Blindness, Musicians, Faulty Memory |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $24,537,621 |
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International BO: $24,500,000 |
| Alone in the Dark |
| Director: Uwe Boll |
| Initial Theatrical Release: January 28, 2005 (Wide) by Lionsgate |
| Keywords: Action Horror, Famously Bad, Paranormal Investigation, Nightmare |
| Classification: Based on Game, Horror, Live Action, Fantasy |
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Domestic BO: $5,178,569 |
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International BO: $5,409,510 |
| Doom |
| Director: Andrzej Bartkowiak |
| Lead Roles: Dwayne Johnson as Sarge |
| Initial Theatrical Release: October 21, 2005 (Wide) by Universal |
| Keywords: Alien Invasion, Visual Effects, Mutants, Monster, Action Horror, 2020s, Set on Mars, Twins |
| Classification: Based on Game, Horror, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $28,212,337 |
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International BO: $30,544,841 |
| Serenity |
| Director: Joss Whedon |
| Lead Roles: Nathan Fillion as Capt. Malcolm Reynolds, Summer Glau as River |
| Initial Theatrical Release: September 30, 2005 (Wide) by Universal |
| Keywords: Visual Effects, Psychics, Interracial Romance, Fugitive / On the Run, Cannibalism, Action Adventure, Death of a Best Friend, Death of a Spouse or Fiancée / Fiancé |
| Classification: Based on TV, Action, Animation/Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $25,514,517 |
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International BO: $14,804,923 |
Synopsis
In this continuation of the television series “Firefly,” a group of rebels travels the outskirts of space aboard their ship, Serenity, outside the reach of the Alliance, a sinister regime that controls most of the universe. After the crew takes in Simon and his psychic sister, River, whom he has just rescued from Alliance forces, they find themselves being pursued by the Operative, an Alliance agent who will stop at nothing to find them.
| Kingdom of Heaven |
| Director: Ridley Scott |
| Lead Roles: Orlando Bloom as Balian , Eva Green as Sibylla |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 6, 2005 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox |
| Keywords: Religious |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $47,398,413 |
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International BO: $171,276,525 |
Synopsis
Kingdom of Heaven is an epic adventure about a common man who finds himself thrust into a decades-long war. A stranger in a strange land, he serves a doomed king, falls in love with an exotic and forbidden queen, and rises to knighthood. Ultimately, he must protect the people of Jerusalem from overwhelming forces — while striving to keep a fragile peace.
| Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo |
| Director: Mike Bigelow |
| Lead Roles: Rob Schneider as Deuce Bigalow |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 12, 2005 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Prostitution, Sex Comedy, Serial Killer, Police Detective, Romance, Death of a Girlfriend / Boyfriend, Sex Crimes, Delayed Sequel, Famously Bad, Screenplay Written By the Star |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $22,400,154 |
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International BO: $22,873,310 |
| The World's Fastest Indian |
| Director: Roger Donaldson |
| Initial Theatrical Release: October 13, 2005 (Limited) (New Zealand) |
| Keywords: Biography, Auto Racing, World Record Attempt, Biographical Drama, 1960s, Road Trip |
| Classification: Based on Real Life Events, Drama, Live Action, Dramatization |
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Domestic BO: $5,128,124 |
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International BO: $13,863,164 |
Synopsis
New Zealander Burt Munro spent years perfecting his classic Indian motorcycle. The year is 1967, and Burt takes his machine to Utah’s salt flats, where he attempts the impossible, using his dream bike to set a new world’s record for speed. Based on a true story, the record Munro set more than three decades ago still has not been broken to this day.
| All Babes Want to Kill Me |
| Initial Theatrical Release: February 16, 2005 (Limited) by High Cotton Films |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action |
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Domestic BO: $11,975 |
| Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous |
| Director: John Pasquin |
| Lead Roles: Sandra Bullock as Gracie Hart |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 24, 2005 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Undercover, Action Comedy, Police Detective, Kidnap, Rescue, FBI, Relationships Gone Wrong |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $48,478,006 |
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International BO: $52,814,337 |
| Schultze Gets the Blues |
| Initial Theatrical Release: February 18, 2005 (Limited) by Paramount Vantage |
| Keywords: Foreign Language |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action |
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Domestic BO: $595,071 |
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International BO: $3,439,161 |
| Just Friends |
| Director: Roger Kumble |
| Lead Roles: Ryan Reynolds as Chris Brander, Amy Smart as Jamie Palamino |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 23, 2005 (Wide) by New Line |
| Keywords: Music Industry, Fat Suit, Romantic Comedy, Christmas in November, Christmas, 1990s, Prologue, You Can't Go Home Again, Pop Music, Singers, Romance, Relationships Gone Wrong, Dysfunctional Family |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Romantic Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $32,596,916 |
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International BO: $10,200,763 |
| Oliver Twist |
| Director: Roman Polanski |
| Initial Theatrical Release: September 23, 2005 (Limited) by Sony/TriStar |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Drama, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $2,070,920 |
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International BO: $24,600,000 |
| Saw II |
| Director: Darren Lynn Bousman |
| Initial Theatrical Release: October 28, 2005 (Wide) by Lionsgate |
| Keywords: Serial Killer, Trapped, Non-Chronological, Escape, Torture Porn, Slasher Horror |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Horror, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $87,025,093 |
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International BO: $65,900,000 |
| Garcon Stupide |
| Initial Theatrical Release: September 16, 2005 (Limited) by Picture This Entertainment |
| Classification: Comedy, Live Action |
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Domestic BO: $151,702 |
| Charlie and the Chocolate Factory |
| Director: Tim Burton |
| Lead Roles: Johnny Depp as Willy Wonka, Freddie Highmore as Charlie Bucket, AnnaSophia Robb as Violet Beauregarde, Julia Winter as Veruca Salt, Jordon Fry as Mike Teavee, Philip Wiegratz as Agustus Gloop |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 15, 2005 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Visual Effects, Food, Spoiled Child, Rags to Riches, Dysfunctional Family, Poverty, IMAX: DMR, Remake, Family Adventure |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Adventure, Live Action, Kids Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $206,459,076 |
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International BO: $269,366,408 |