Most Popular Movies 2002
This chart shows the 2002 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 2002 releases.
See also: Domestic Release Schedule for 2002 - Top 2002 Worldwide
| The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers |
| Director: Peter Jackson |
| Lead Roles: Elijah Wood as Frodo Baggins, Ian McKellen as Gandalf the White, Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 18, 2002 (Wide) by New Line |
| Keywords: Lord of the Rings, Visual Effects, Exorcism, Motion Capture Performance, Heroic Adventure, 2003 Oscars Best Picture Nominee |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Adventure, Animation/Live Action, Fantasy |
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Domestic BO: $342,548,984 |
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International BO: $576,599,780 |
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Domestic BO: $404,652,858 |
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International BO: $418,000,000 |
Synopsis
Peter Parker who, after being bitten by a genetically-altered spider, gains superhuman strength and the spider-like ability to cling to any surface. He vows to use his abilities to fight crime, coming to understand the words of his beloved Uncle Ben: “With great power comes great responsibility.”
| My Big Fat Greek Wedding |
| Director: Joel Zwick |
| Lead Roles: Nia Vardalos as Fotoula “Toula” Portokalos, John Corbett as Ian Miller |
| Initial Theatrical Release: April 19, 2002 (Wide) by IFC Films |
| Keywords: Romance, Romantic Comedy |
| Classification: Based on Play, Romantic Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $241,438,208 |
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International BO: $133,451,826 |
Synopsis
A young Greek-American woman, Toula Portokalos, falls in love and plans to marry outside of Greek tradition. As her loving, yet overbearing, family struggles to accept her non-Greek fiancé, Ian Miller, she gradually comes to terms with her heritage and cultural identity.
| Panic Room |
| Director: David Fincher |
| Lead Roles: Jodie Foster as Meg Altman |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 29, 2002 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Psychological Thriller |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $95,308,367 |
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International BO: $101,000,000 |
| The Pianist |
| Director: Roman Polanski |
| Lead Roles: Adrien Brody as Wladyslaw Szpilman, Thomas Kretschmann as Captain Wilm Hosenfeld |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 27, 2002 (Limited) by Focus Features |
| Keywords: World War II, Musicians, War, Biographical Drama, Biography, 1940s, 1930s, Jewish, Holocaust, Holocaust Survivor, Epilogue, 2003 Oscars Best Picture Nominee |
| Classification: Based on Factual Book/Article, Drama, Live Action, Dramatization |
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Domestic BO: $32,539,222 |
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International BO: $79,334,860 |
Synopsis
A Polish Jewish radio station pianist, sees Warsaw change gradually as World War II begins. Szpilman is forced into the Warsaw Ghetto, but is later separated from his family during Operation Reinhard. From this time until the concentration camp prisoners are released, Szpilman hides in various locations among the ruins of Warsaw.
| Insomnia |
| Director: Christopher Nolan |
| Lead Roles: Al Pacino as Will Dormer, Robin Williams as Walter Finch |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 24, 2002 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Film Noir, Crime Thriller, Insomnia, Faulty Memory, Internal Affairs, Accidental Death, Covering Up an Accidental Death |
| Classification: Remake, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $67,263,182 |
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International BO: $46,359,317 |
| Kaante |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 20, 2002 (Wide) by Media Partners |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $1,041,228 |
| Ice Age |
| Director: Chris Wedge |
| Lead Roles: Ray Romano as Manfred the Mammoth, John Leguizamo as Sid the Sloth, Denis Leary as Diego the Sabertooth |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 15, 2002 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox |
| Keywords: Road Trip, Talking Animals, Animal Lead, Cavemen, Betrayal, Family Adventure, Unexpected Families |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Digital Animation, Kids Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $176,387,405 |
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International BO: $209,728,938 |
| Resident Evil |
| Director: Paul W.S. Anderson |
| Lead Roles: Milla Jovovich as Alice, Michelle Rodriguez as Rain |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 15, 2002 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Rescue, Zombies, Mutants, Monster, Action Horror |
| Classification: Based on Game, Horror, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $40,119,709 |
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International BO: $63,667,692 |
| Half Past Dead |
| Director: Don Michael Paul |
| Lead Roles: Steven Seagal as Sasha Petrochivich |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 15, 2002 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Prison, Action Thriller, FBI, Set in San Francisco, Undercover, Cruel Wardens or Prison Guards, Death Row, Death of a Spouse or Fiancée / Fiancé, Terrorism, Rescue, Hostage |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $15,567,860 |
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International BO: $3,665,420 |
| Signs |
| Director: M. Night Shyamalan |
| Lead Roles: Mel Gibson as Graham Hess |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 2, 2002 (Wide) by Walt Disney |
| Keywords: Alien Invasion, Psychological Thriller, Religious, Losing Your Faith, Death of a Spouse or Fiancée / Fiancé, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $227,969,295 |
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International BO: $180,281,283 |
Synopsis
A 500-foot crop circle mysteriously appears on the Bucks County, PA farm of reverend Graham Hess. As Hess and his family try to take stock of what the sign means, and how its message incorporates into their faith, they start to get the feeling they are not alone in the fields behind their house.
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| Director: Rob Cohen |
| Lead Roles: Vin Diesel as Xander Cage, Asia Argento as Yelena |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 9, 2002 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Secret Agent, Extreme Sports, Car Chase, Hostage, False Identity, Weapons of Mass Destruction, Slow Motion Scene, 2000s, Undercover, Faked Death, Redemption |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $141,930,000 |
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International BO: $125,270,000 |
| Die Another Day |
| Director: Lee Tamahori |
| Lead Roles: Pierce Brosnan as James Bond, Halle Berry as Jinx |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 22, 2002 (Wide) by MGM |
| Keywords: Secret Agent, Action Thriller, Set in North Korea, POW, Secret Identity, Surprise Twist, Double Agent, Set in Iceland |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $160,942,139 |
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International BO: $271,000,000 |
| Hollywood Ending |
| Director: Woody Allen |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 3, 2002 (Wide) by Dreamworks SKG |
| Keywords: Romance |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Romantic Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $4,839,383 |
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International BO: $10,000,000 |
| Slackers |
| Director: Dewey Nicks |
| Initial Theatrical Release: February 1, 2002 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Slackers, College, Romance, Relationships Gone Wrong, Cheating, Romantic Comedy, Stalker |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Romantic Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $4,814,244 |
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International BO: $1,127,974 |
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| All About the Benjamins |
| Director: Kevin Bray |
| Lead Roles: Ice Cube as Bucum |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 8, 2002 (Wide) by New Line |
| Keywords: Buddy Comedy |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $25,482,931 |
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International BO: $390,214 |
Synopsis
Bounty hunter Bucum Jackson teams with the small-time con artist, Reggie Wright that he is pursuing, in an attempt to locate a missing stash of diamonds and a lottery ticket worth millions of dollars. Bucum and Reggie find themselves in a race to the finish as they embark on an unlikely partnership that should — when all is said and done — prove beneficial to them both.
| Mr. Deeds |
| Director: Steven Brill |
| Lead Roles: Adam Sandler as Longfellow Deeds, Winona Ryder as Babe Bennett |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 28, 2002 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Inheritance, Country Mouse, City Mouse, News, Newspaper Industry, Romance, Rags to Riches |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $126,293,452 |
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International BO: $44,976,083 |
| Austin Powers in Goldmember |
| Director: Jay Roach |
| Lead Roles: Mike Myers as Austin Powers/Dr. Evil/Fat Bastard/Goldmember, Beyoncé Knowles as Foxxy Cleopatra, Michael Caine as Captain Hendricks/Nigel Powers, Verne Troyer as Mini-Me/Mini-Austin |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 25, 2002 (Wide) by New Line |
| Keywords: Secret Agent, Spoof, Time Travel, Gratuitous Cameos, Fat Suit, Same Actor, Multiple Roles, Action Comedy |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $213,117,789 |
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International BO: $83,220,874 |
| Collateral Damage |
| Director: Andrew Davis |
| Lead Roles: Arnold Schwarzenegger as Gordon Brewer |
| Initial Theatrical Release: February 8, 2002 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Terrorism, Revenge, Disrupted by 2001 September 11 Attacks |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $40,048,332 |
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International BO: $38,305,176 |
| Hansel & Gretel |
| Director: Gary J. Tunnicliffe |
| Initial Theatrical Release: October 18, 2002 (Limited) |
| Classification: Based on Folk Tale/Legend/Fairytale, Adventure, Live Action, Kids Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $100,477 |
| The Master of Disguise |
| Director: Perry Andelin Blake |
| Lead Roles: Dana Carvey as Pistachio Disguisey |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 2, 2002 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Crime Comedy, Famously Bad, Prologue, 1970s, Set in Italy, Organized Crime, Kidnap, Father’s Footsteps, Screenplay Written By the Star |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Kids Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $40,363,530 |
| Serving Sara |
| Director: Reginald Hudlin |
| Lead Roles: Matthew Perry as Joe Tyler, Elizabeth Hurley as Sara Moore |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 23, 2002 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Keywords: Romance |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Romantic Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $16,930,185 |
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International BO: $3,215,965 |
Synopsis
When Sara is served divorce papers while she is in New York, she is stunned. Not about to lose the fortune she amassed with her self-serving Texan husband, she makes an offer to her process server, Joe, that sets them off on a wild trip across the country.
| Halloween: Resurrection |
| Director: Rick Rosenthal |
| Lead Roles: Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode, Busta Rhymes as Freddie Harris, Bianca Kajlich as Sara Moyer, Tyra Banks as Nora Winston, Sean Patrick Thomas as Rudy Grimes |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 12, 2002 (Wide) by Miramax/Dimension |
| Keywords: Slasher Horror |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Horror, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $30,259,652 |
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International BO: $7,400,000 |
| Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron |
| Director: Kelly Asbury, Lorna Cook |
| Lead Roles: Matt Damon as Spirit, Daniel Studi as Little Creek |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 24, 2002 (Wide) by Dreamworks SKG |
| Keywords: Voiceover/Narration, Animal Lead, Native Americans, Land Developer, Family Adventure, 1800s |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Hand Animation, Kids Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $73,215,310 |
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International BO: $33,300,000 |
Synopsis
Follows the adventures of a wild and rambunctious mustang stallion as he journeys through the untamed American frontier. Encountering man for the first time, Spirit defies being broken, even as he develops a remarkable friendship with a young Lakota brave. The courageous young stallion also finds love with a beautiful paint mare named Rain on his way to becoming one of the greatest unsung heroes of the Old West.