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
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Domestic BO: $241,438,208
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International BO: $133,451,826
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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.
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Adaptation |
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Director:
Spike Jonze |
Lead Roles:
Nicolas Cage as Charlie Kaufman |
Initial Theatrical Release: December 6, 2002 (Limited) by Sony Pictures |
Keywords:
Same Actor, Multiple Roles, Writing and Writers, Movie Business, Writer's Block, Death of a Sibling, Comedy Drama, Romance, Twins, Death of a Twin, Autobiographical, Inspired by a True Story, Voiceover/Narration, Car Accident, Relationships Gone Wrong, Dysfunctional Family, Narcotics |
Classification:
Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $22,498,520
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International BO: $10,033,236
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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers |
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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: $345,115,396
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International BO: $576,599,780
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Slackers |
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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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Bowling for Columbine |
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Director:
Michael Moore |
Initial Theatrical Release: October 11, 2002 (Limited) by MGM |
Keywords:
Political Documentary, Oscars Best Documentary Winner, Mass Shooting, Agitprop, Political, Voiceover/Narration, Directing Yourself |
Classification:
Based on Real Life Events, Documentary, Live Action, Factual |
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Domestic BO: $21,576,018
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International BO: $36,664,469
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Undisputed |
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Director:
Walter Hill |
Lead Roles:
Wesley Snipes as Monroe Hutchen |
Initial Theatrical Release: August 23, 2002 (Wide) by Miramax |
Keywords:
Boxing, Sports Drama, Sex Crimes, Prison, Killing a Romantic Rival, Mafia, Terminal Illness, Inheritance |
Classification:
Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Empire |
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Director:
Franc. Reyes |
Initial Theatrical Release: December 6, 2002 (Wide) by Universal |
Keywords:
Hood Film, Crime Drama, Crime Boss, Organized Crime, Set in New York City, Set in New York, Set in The Bronx, Drug Dealer, White Collar Crime, Going Legit, Gang Warfare, Fugitive / On the Run |
Classification:
Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $17,504,595
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International BO: $990,849
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The Master of Disguise |
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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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The Quiet American |
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Director:
Phillip Noyce |
Initial Theatrical Release: November 22, 2002 (Limited) by Miramax |
Keywords:
Vietnam War, War, Political Thriller, Romance, Love Triangle, Relationships Gone Wrong, Killing a Romantic Rival, Terrorism |
Classification:
Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Drama, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $12,987,647
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International BO: $13,360,556
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Frailty |
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Director:
Bill Paxton |
Initial Theatrical Release: April 12, 2002 (Wide) by Lionsgate |
Keywords:
Demons, Psychological Thriller, Non-Chronological, Religious, Surprise Twist, Dysfunctional Family, False Identity, Directing Yourself |
Classification:
Original Screenplay, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $13,110,448
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International BO: $6,836,832
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Secretary |
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Director:
Steven Shainberg |
Initial Theatrical Release: September 20, 2002 (Wide) by Lionsgate |
Keywords:
Voiceover/Narration, Mental Illness, Sexual Fetishism, Non-Chronological, Dysfunctional Family, Boss From Hell, Delayed Adulthood, Erotic Drama |
Classification:
Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $4,046,737
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International BO: $5,365,278
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The Banger Sisters |
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Director:
Bob Dolman |
Lead Roles:
Susan Sarandon as Lavinia,
Goldie Hawn as Suzette |
Initial Theatrical Release: September 20, 2002 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox |
Keywords:
Comedy Drama, The Past Catching up with You, Politicians, Dysfunctional Family, Writing and Writers, Adult Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent, Narcotics, Fired, Mid-Life Crisis |
Classification:
Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $30,306,281
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International BO: $7,760,937
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Equilibrium |
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Director:
Kurt Wimmer |
Lead Roles:
Christian Bale as Clerick John Preston |
Initial Theatrical Release: December 6, 2002 (Limited) by Miramax/Dimension |
Keywords:
Prologue, Voiceover/Narration, Post Apocalypse, Cyberpunk, Surprise Twist, False Identity, Death of a Spouse or Fiancée / Fiancé, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent, Dream Sequence, Martial Arts |
Classification:
Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $1,190,018
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International BO: $4,155,851
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Domestic BO: $40,914,068
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International BO: $36,714,197
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Joe Ender feels guilty for losing his entire platoon in an ambush, and gets a chance to prove himself by protecting Navajo soldier Ben Yahzee, who is a critical asset.
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Domestic BO: $673,414
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International BO: $731,618
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A Japanese detective and his young nephew go on the trail of a dangerous scientist, who they discover has created the beautiful Tima, destined to control humanity’s future.
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Men with Brooms |
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Director:
Paul Gross |
Lead Roles:
Paul Gross as Chris Cutter |
Initial Theatrical Release: March 8, 2002 (Wide) by Artisan |
Keywords:
Miscellaneous Sports, Funeral Reunions, Curling, Winter Sports, Directing Yourself, Screenplay Written By the Star, Comeback, Sports Comedy, Cult Movie |
Classification:
Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Y Tu Mamá También |
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Director:
Alfonso Cuarón |
Initial Theatrical Release: March 15, 2002 (Wide) by IFC Films, released as Y Tu Mama Tambien (And Your Mother Too) |
Keywords:
Road Trip, Coming of Age, Life Drama, Sexual Awakening, LGBTQ+, Love Triangle, Set in Mexico, Set in Mexico City |
Classification:
Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $13,649,881
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International BO: $20,000,000
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