Most Popular Movies 2000
This chart shows the 2000 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 2000 releases.
See also: Domestic Release Schedule for 2000 - Top 2000 Worldwide
| Dude, Where's My Car? |
| Director: Danny Leiner |
| Lead Roles: Ashton Kutcher as Jesse, Seann William Scott as Chester |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 15, 2000 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox |
| Keywords: Buddy Comedy, Black Out Drunk, Day After |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $46,729,374 |
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International BO: $26,450,923 |
| Mission: Impossible 2 |
| Director: John Woo |
| Lead Roles: Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 24, 2000 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Keywords: Secret Agent, Weapons of Mass Destruction, Rogue Agent, Car Chase, Undercover, Terrorism, Set in Sydney, Australia, 2000s, Slow Motion Scene, Car Accident, Action Thriller |
| Classification: Based on TV, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $215,409,889 |
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International BO: $334,178,627 |
| Meet the Parents |
| Director: Jay Roach |
| Lead Roles: Robert De Niro as Jack Byrnes, Ben Stiller as Greg Focker, Blythe Danner as Dina Byrnes, Teri Polo as Pam Byrnes |
| Initial Theatrical Release: October 6, 2000 (Wide) by Universal |
| Keywords: In-Laws / Future In-Laws, Frat Pack |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $166,225,040 |
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International BO: $164,200,000 |
| Barenaked in America |
| Initial Theatrical Release: September 29, 2000 (Wide) by Shooting Gallery |
| Classification: Based on Real Life Events, Documentary, Live Action, Factual |
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Domestic BO: $45,170 |
| Me, Myself & Irene |
| Director: Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly |
| Lead Roles: Jim Carrey as Charlie Baileygates/Hank |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 23, 2000 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox |
| Keywords: Mental Illness, Romance |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Romantic Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $90,570,999 |
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International BO: $58,700,000 |
Synopsis
Years of not dealing with his frustrations have caused good-natured state trooper Charlie to develop an alter ego, Hank, who is abusive and violent. Charlie has to take Irene on a long drive for questioning, Hank and Charlie end of vying for Irene’s attention.
| Gone in 60 Seconds |
| Director: Dominic Sena |
| Lead Roles: Nicolas Cage as Randall "Memphis" Raines, Angelina Jolie as Sara "Sway" Wayland |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 9, 2000 (Wide) by Walt Disney |
| Keywords: Visual Effects, Heist, Car Chase |
| Classification: Remake, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $101,643,008 |
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International BO: $131,000,000 |
| Cast Away |
| Director: Robert Zemeckis |
| Lead Roles: Tom Hanks as Chuck Noland |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 22, 2000 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox |
| Keywords: Marooned, Extreme Weather, 2000s, Lone Survivor, Survival Adventure |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $233,632,142 |
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International BO: $193,598,374 |
Synopsis
Chuck Noland is a FedEx systems engineer whose personal and professional life are ruled by the clock. His fast-paced career takes him, often at a moment’s notice, to far-flung locales—and away from his girlfriend Kelly. Chuck’s manic existence abruptly ends when, after a plane crash, he becomes isolated on a remote island—cast away into the most desolate environment imaginable. Stripped of the conveniences of everyday life, he first must meet the basic needs of survival including water, food and shelter. Chuck, the consummate problem solver, eventually figures out how to sustain himself physically. Chuck begins his true journey, however, as he faces the emotional ordeal of isolation. After four years, Chuck returns to civilization as a profoundly changed man. He realizes that losing everything he ever had and thought important was the best thing that could ever have happened to him.
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| How the Grinch Stole Christmas |
| Director: Ron Howard |
| Lead Roles: Jim Carrey as The Grinch |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 17, 2000 (Wide) by Universal |
| Keywords: Visual Effects, Christmas, Live Action Cartoon, Family Adventure |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Adventure, Live Action, Kids Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $261,939,550 |
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International BO: $85,096,578 |
| Chicken Run |
| Director: Nick Park, Peter Lord |
| Lead Roles: Mel Gibson as Rocky, Julia Sawalha as Ginger |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 21, 2000 (Wide) by Dreamworks SKG |
| Keywords: Family Movie, Animal Lead, Talking Animals, Escape, Life on a Farm, Romance, Family Adventure |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Stop-Motion Animation, Kids Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $106,793,915 |
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International BO: $121,000,000 |
Synopsis
A group of chickens are determined to fly the coop-even if they can’t fly! It’s hardly poultry in motion when Rocky attempts to teach Ginger and her feathered friends to fly...but, with teamwork, determination and a little bit o’ cluck, the fearless flock plots one last attempt in a spectacular bid for freedom.
| Gladiator |
| Director: Ridley Scott |
| Lead Roles: Russell Crowe as Maximus |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 4, 2000 (Wide) (Australia) |
| Keywords: Revenge, Posthumous Release, Oscars Best Picture Winner, 2001 Oscars Best Picture Nominee, Action Adventure |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $187,683,805 |
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International BO: $263,999,794 |
| Drowning Mona |
| Director: Nick Gomez |
| Lead Roles: Danny DeVito as Wyatt Rash, Bette Midler as Mona Dearly, Neve Campbell as Ellen, Jamie Lee Curtis as Rona, the Waitress |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 3, 2000 (Wide) by Destination Films |
| Keywords: Crime Comedy, Death of a Spouse or Fiancée / Fiancé, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent, Infidelity, Dysfunctional Family |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $15,427,192 |
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International BO: $553,184 |
| Erin Brockovich |
| Director: Steven Soderbergh |
| Lead Roles: Julia Roberts as Erin Brockovich |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 17, 2000 (Wide) by Universal |
| Keywords: Lawyers, Biographical Drama, Corporate Malfeasance, 2001 Oscars Best Picture Nominee |
| Classification: Based on Real Life Events, Drama, Live Action, Dramatization |
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Domestic BO: $125,548,685 |
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International BO: $132,256,558 |
Synopsis
Desperate for a job to support herself and her three children, Erin Brockovich convinces attorney Ed Masry to hire her and promptly stumbles upon a monumental case against a giant corporation. Now Erin’s determined to take on this powerful adversary even though no law firm has dared to do it before. And while Ed doesn’t want anything to do with the case, Erin won’t take “no” for an answer. So the two begin a fight that will bring a small town to its feet and a huge company to its knees.
| Chutney Popcorn |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 17, 2000 (Wide) by First Look |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $2,274 |
| Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai |
| Director: Jim Jarmusch |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 3, 2000 (Limited) by Artisan |
| Keywords: Mafia, Film Noir, Crime Drama, Crime, Crime Boss, Hitmen, No Honor Among Thieves |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $3,330,230 |
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International BO: $7,342,262 |
| X-Men |
| Director: Bryan Singer |
| Lead Roles: Patrick Stewart as Xavier, Hugh Jackman as Logan/Wolverine, Ian McKellen as Magneto |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 14, 2000 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox |
| Keywords: Visual Effects, Marvel Comics, Mutants, Terrorism, 2000s, High School, Set in New York, 1940s, Nazis |
| Classification: Based on Comic/Graphic Novel, Action, Live Action, Super Hero |
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Domestic BO: $157,299,717 |
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International BO: $139,572,650 |
| The Perfect Storm |
| Director: Wolfgang Petersen |
| Lead Roles: George Clooney as Captain Billy Tyne, Diane Lane as Christina Cotter, William Fichtner as David "Sully" Sullivan |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 30, 2000 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Visual Effects, Disaster, Extreme Weather, Biographical Drama |
| Classification: Based on Factual Book/Article, Drama, Live Action, Dramatization |
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Domestic BO: $182,618,434 |
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International BO: $146,093,000 |
| Hollow Man |
| Director: Paul Verhoeven |
| Lead Roles: Elisabeth Shue as Linda Foster, Kevin Bacon as Sebastian Caine |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 4, 2000 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Slasher Horror |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Horror, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $73,209,340 |
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International BO: $117,990,660 |
| Mission to Mars |
| Director: Brian De Palma |
| Lead Roles: Don Cheadle as Luc Goddard, Gary Sinise as Jim McConnell, Tim Robbins as Woody Blake, Connie Nielsen as Terri Fisher, Jerry O'Connell as Phil Ohlmyer |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 10, 2000 (Wide) by Walt Disney |
| Keywords: Action Adventure, Set on Mars, Space Program, 2020s, Yesterday's Tomorrow |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $60,874,615 |
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International BO: $45,125,385 |
Synopsis
The first manned mission to Mars in 2020 ends in disaster when three of the crew are seemingly killed and the fourth, Luke Graham, is stranded with no way to contact Earth. Jim McConnell, Woody Blake, Phil Ohlmyer and Terri Fisher are sent on a rescue mission to rescue any survivors and find out what happened. The team uncovers startling evidence that Mars may not be a dead planet after all.
| Wonder Boys |
| Director: Curtis Hanson |
| Lead Roles: Michael Douglas as Professor Grady Tripp |
| Initial Theatrical Release: February 23, 2000 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Keywords: College, Coming of Age, Writer's Block, Writing and Writers, Comedy Drama |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $19,389,454 |
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International BO: $14,033,031 |
Synopsis
Grady is a 50-ish English professor who hasn’t had a thing published in years — not since he wrote his award winning “Great American Novel” 7 years ago. This weekend proves even worse than he could imagine as he finds himself reeling from one misadventure to another in the company of a new wonder boy author.
| Road Trip |
| Director: Todd Phillips |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 19, 2000 (Wide) by Dreamworks SKG |
| Keywords: Road Trip, Epilogue, Teenage Sex Comedy, Long Distance Romance |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $68,525,609 |
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International BO: $51,213,501 |
| Into the Arms of Strangers: Stories of the Kindertransport |
| Director: Mark Jonathan Harris |
| Initial Theatrical Release: September 15, 2000 (Wide) by Warner Bros., released as Into the Arms of Strangers |
| Keywords: Holocaust, World War II, Oscars Best Documentary Winner |
| Classification: Based on Real Life Events, Documentary, Live Action, Factual |
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Domestic BO: $382,807 |
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International BO: $88,145 |
| What Lies Beneath |
| Director: Robert Zemeckis |
| Lead Roles: Harrison Ford as Norman Spencer, Michelle Pfeiffer as Claire Spencer |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 21, 2000 (Wide) by Dreamworks SKG |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $155,464,351 |
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International BO: $133,229,638 |
Synopsis
It had been a year since Dr. Norman Spencer betrayed his beautiful wife Claire. But with Claire oblivious to the truth, Norman’s life and marriage seem so perfect that when Claire tells him of hearing mysterious voices and seeing a young woman’s image in their home, he dismisses her terror as delusion. Claire moves closer to the truth and it becomes clear that this apparition will not be dismissed, and has come back for Dr. Spencer and his beautiful wife.
| Fiza |
| Initial Theatrical Release: September 8, 2000 (Wide) by Video Sound |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $623,791 |
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International BO: $555,671 |