Most Popular Movies 2009
This chart shows the 2009 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 2009 releases.
See also: Domestic Release Schedule for 2009 - Top 2009 Worldwide
| Avatar |
| Director: James Cameron |
| Lead Roles: Sam Worthington as Jake Sully, Zoe Saldana as Neytiri |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 17, 2009 (Wide) (Australia) |
| Keywords: 3-D, Invented Language, Visual Effects, Alien Invasion, IMAX: DMR, Humans as Aliens, Language Barrier, 2010 Oscars Best Picture Nominee, Romance, Interspecies Romance, Slow Motion Scene, Wheelchair User, Voiceover/Narration, Death of a Sibling, Twins, Death of a Twin, Genetic Engineering, 3-D - Shot in 3-D, Environment, Motion Capture Performance, Filmed in Wellington, New Zealand, Filmed in New Zealand, Filmed in United States, Filmed in Stone Street Studios, Wellington, New Zealand, Filmed in Playa Vista, CA, Filmed in California, United States, Filmed in Hughes Aircraft studio, Playa Vista, CA, Filmed in Los Angeles County, CA, Action Adventure |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Animation/Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $785,221,649 |
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International BO: $2,138,484,377 |
Synopsis
Jake Sully is a wounded ex-marine, thrust into an effort to settle and exploit Pandora, an exotic moon rich in bio-diversity and inhabited by the Na’vi, a ten-foot-tall humanoid species. After Neytiri, a female Na’vi, rescues Jake after he becomes separated from his team, he learns more about the planet and eventually crosses over to lead the indigenous race in a battle for survival.
| X-Men Origins: Wolverine |
| Director: Gavin Hood |
| Lead Roles: Hugh Jackman as Logan / Wolverine |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 1, 2009 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox |
| Keywords: Marvel Comics, Disrupted by 2007/2008 WGA Strike |
| Classification: Spin-Off, Action, Live Action, Super Hero |
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Domestic BO: $179,883,157 |
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International BO: $194,942,603 |
| Coraline |
| Director: Henry Selick |
| Lead Roles: Dakota Fanning as Coraline Jones |
| Initial Theatrical Release: February 6, 2009 (Wide) by Focus Features |
| Keywords: 3-D, Monster, 3-D - Shot in 3-D, Kids Horror, Dysfunctional Family, Alternative Dimensions / Parallel universe, Missing Child, Child Neglect |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Adventure, Stop-Motion Animation, Kids Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $75,286,229 |
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International BO: $50,750,828 |
Synopsis
While exploring her new home, a girl named Coraline discovers a secret door, behind which lies an alternate world that closely mirrors her own but, in many ways, is better. She rejoices in her discovery, until Other Mother and the rest of her parallel family try to keep her there forever. Coraline must use all her resources and bravery to make it back to her own family and life.
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| Friday the 13th |
| Director: Marcus Nispel |
| Lead Roles: Derek Mears as Jason Voorhees |
| Initial Theatrical Release: February 13, 2009 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Slasher Horror, Reboot |
| Classification: Remake, Horror, Live Action, Fantasy |
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Domestic BO: $65,002,019 |
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International BO: $27,668,218 |
| Terminator Salvation |
| Director: Joseph McGinty Nichol |
| Lead Roles: Christian Bale as John Connor |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 21, 2009 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Post Apocalypse, Motion Capture Performance |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $125,322,469 |
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International BO: $240,169,323 |
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Domestic BO: $402,111,870 |
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International BO: $434,407,829 |
| Monsters vs. Aliens |
| Director: Rob Letterman, Conrad Vernon |
| Lead Roles: Reese Witherspoon as Susan/Ginormica, Seth Rogen as B.O.B., Hugh Laurie as Dr. Cockroach, Ph.D., Will Arnett as The Missing Link |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 27, 2009 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Keywords: 3-D, Alien Invasion, IMAX: DMR, Kaiju, Wedding Day Disasters, Creature Feature, Set in California, 3-D - Shot in 3-D, Family Adventure |
| Classification: Based on Comic/Graphic Novel, Adventure, Digital Animation, Kids Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $198,351,526 |
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International BO: $183,335,854 |
| 3 Idiots |
| Director: Rajkumar Hirani |
| Lead Roles: Aamir Khan as Rancho, R. Madhavan as Farhan Qureshi, Sharman Joshi as Raju Rastogi |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 23, 2009 (Limited) by Big Pictures |
| Keywords: Medical and Hospitals, Dysfunctional Family, Romance, Coming of Age, Surprise Twist, Voiceover/Narration, Non-Chronological, Photography, Academics, Secret Identity, College, Bollywood, Foreign Language, Remade, Comedy Drama, Suicide, Death of a Sibling, Death of a Son or Daughter, Ensemble, Satire |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $6,533,849 |
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International BO: $63,000,000 |
| The Hangover |
| Director: Todd Phillips |
| Lead Roles: Bradley Cooper as Phil, Ed Helms as Stu, Zach Galifianakis as Alan |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 5, 2009 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Black Out Drunk, Day After, Accidental Engagement or Marriage, Body in a Trunk, Buddy Comedy |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $277,322,503 |
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International BO: $188,165,080 |
Synopsis
Two days before his wedding, Doug and three friends drive to Las Vegas for a wild and memorable stag party. In fact, when the three groomsmen wake up the next morning, they can't remember a thing; nor can they find Doug. With little time to spare, the three hazy pals try to re-trace their steps and find Doug so they can get him back to Los Angeles in time to walk down the aisle.
| (500) Days of Summer |
| Director: Marc Webb |
| Lead Roles: Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Tom, Zooey Deschanel as Summer |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 17, 2009 (Limited) by Fox Searchlight |
| Keywords: Romance, Non-Chronological, Relationships Gone Wrong, Split Screen, Breaking the Fourth Wall |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Romantic Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $32,425,665 |
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International BO: $2,089,638 |
Synopsis
Tom, greeting-card writer and hopeless romantic, is caught completely off-guard when his girlfriend, Summer, suddenly dumps him. He reflects on their 500 days together to try to figure out where their love affair went sour, and in doing so, Tom rediscovers his true passions in life.
| Underworld 3: Rise of the Lycans |
| Director: Patrick Tatopoulos |
| Lead Roles: Michael Sheen as Lucian, Bill Nighy as Viktor |
| Initial Theatrical Release: January 23, 2009 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Vampire, Werewolf, Action Horror |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Fantasy |
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Domestic BO: $45,802,315 |
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International BO: $46,339,571 |
| A Serious Man |
| Director: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen |
| Lead Roles: Michael Stuhlbarg as Larry Gopnik |
| Initial Theatrical Release: October 2, 2009 (Limited) by Focus Features |
| Keywords: 2010 Oscars Best Picture Nominee, Comedy Drama, Dysfunctional Family, Jewish, Narcotics, 1960s |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $9,228,788 |
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International BO: $21,131,782 |
| Michael Jackson's This Is It |
| Director: Kenny Ortega |
| Initial Theatrical Release: October 28, 2009 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Music Industry, Pop Music, Split Screen, Scene in End Credits, Posthumous Release, IMAX: DMR, Biographical Documentary |
| Classification: Based on Real Life Events, Documentary, Live Action, Factual |
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Domestic BO: $72,091,016 |
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International BO: $189,092,572 |
| The Princess and the Frog |
| Director: John Musker, Ron Clements |
| Lead Roles: Anika Noni Rose as Tiana, Bruno Campos as Prince Naveen |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 25, 2009 (Exclusive) by Walt Disney |
| Keywords: Jazz, Spoiled Child, Food, Prince/Princess, Curses, Family Adventure, Talking Animals, Animal Lead |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Adventure, Hand Animation, Kids Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $104,400,899 |
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International BO: $166,596,479 |
Synopsis
Hardworking and ambitious, Tiana dreams of one day opening the finest restaurant in New Orleans. Her dream takes a slight detour when she meets Prince Naveen, who has been turned into an amphibian by evil Dr. Facilier. Mistaking her for a princess and hoping to break the spell, Naveen plants a kiss on poor Tiana — thereby turning her into a frog as well. The pair hop along on an adventure through the bayous to seek the help of a powerful voodoo priestess.
| Four Boxes |
| Director: Wyatt McDill |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
| Watchmen |
| Director: Zack Snyder |
| Lead Roles: Malin Akerman as Laurie Jupiter/Silk Spectre, Billy Crudup as Dr. Manhattan/Jon Osterman, Matthew Goode as Adrian Veidt/Ozymandias, Carla Gugino as Sally Jupiter/Silk Spectre, Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Edward Blake/The Comedian |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 6, 2009 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: D.C. Comics, Alternate History, Conspiracy Theory, Surprise Twist, IMAX: DMR, Motion Capture Performance |
| Classification: Based on Comic/Graphic Novel, Action, Live Action, Super Hero |
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Domestic BO: $107,509,799 |
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International BO: $79,466,451 |
| Star Trek |
| Director: J.J. Abrams |
| Lead Roles: Chris Pine as James Tiberius Kirk, Zachary Quinto as Spock, Karl Urban as Leonard "Bones" McCoy, Zoe Saldana as Uhura, Simon Pegg as Scotty, John Cho as Sulu, Anton Yelchin as Pavel Checkov |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 8, 2009 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Keywords: Time Travel, IMAX: DMR, Delayed Sequel, Intertitle, Revenge, Genocide, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent, Interspecies Romance, Bullies, Reboot, Action Adventure |
| Classification: Based on TV, Adventure, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $257,730,019 |
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International BO: $129,109,595 |
| Observe and Report |
| Director: Jody Hill |
| Lead Roles: Seth Rogen as Ronnie Barnhardt |
| Initial Theatrical Release: April 10, 2009 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Black Comedy, Security Guard, Police Detective, Mental Illness, Romance, Relationships Gone Wrong, Sex Crimes, Prescription Drug Abuse |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Black Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $24,007,324 |
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International BO: $3,141,574 |
| Hannah Montana: The Movie |
| Director: Peter Chelsom |
| Lead Roles: Miley Cyrus as Miley Stewart / Hannah Montana |
| Initial Theatrical Release: April 10, 2009 (Wide) by Walt Disney |
| Keywords: Tween, Comedy Drama |
| Classification: Based on TV, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $79,576,189 |
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International BO: $89,597,017 |
| Royal Kill |
| Director: Babar Ahmed |
| Lead Roles: Gail Kim as Nadia |
| Initial Theatrical Release: April 10, 2009 (Wide) by Lionsgate |
| Keywords: Posthumous Release, Martial Arts, Hitmen, Surprise Twist, Mental Illness |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
Synopsis
A royal soldier fights to protect the heir to the Himalayan Kingdom from a female assassin who will stop at nothing to complete her bloody mission of death. When swords clash, the secrets of the past are revealed, and the ultimate battle of good versus evil gets underway.
| The Other Man |
| Director: Richard Eyre |
| Initial Theatrical Release: September 11, 2009 (Limited) by Image Entertainment |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $149,530 |
| Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel |
| Director: Betty Thomas |
| Lead Roles: Justin Long as Alvin, Matthew Gray Gubler as Simon, Jesse McCartney as Theodore |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 23, 2009 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox |
| Keywords: Talking Animals, Animal Lead, Singers, 2000s, Accidental Injury, Battle of the Sexes, High School, Set in Los Angeles, Family Adventure |
| Classification: Based on TV, Adventure, Animation/Live Action, Kids Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $219,614,612 |
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International BO: $223,868,601 |
| Wonder Woman |
| Director: Lauren Montgomery |
| Lead Roles: Keri Russell as Wonder Woman |
| Video Release Date: March 3, 2009 by Warner Home Video |
| Keywords: Direct-to-Video, D.C. Comics |
| Classification: Based on Comic/Graphic Novel, Adventure, Hand Animation, Super Hero |
| Lemon Tree |
| Initial Theatrical Release: April 17, 2009 (Limited) by IFC Films |
| Classification: Live Action |
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Domestic BO: $569,672 |
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International BO: $6,500,000 |