Most Popular Movies 2007
This chart shows the 2007 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 2007 releases.
See also: Domestic Release Schedule for 2007 - Top 2007 Worldwide
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| 300 |
| Director: Zack Snyder |
| Lead Roles: Gerard Butler as King Leonidas |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 9, 2007 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Visual Effects, Historical Battles, Voiceover/Narration, Dark Horse Comics, IMAX: DMR, Inspired by a True Story, Action Adventure |
| Classification: Based on Comic/Graphic Novel, Action, Animation/Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $210,614,939 |
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International BO: $243,546,996 |
Synopsis
In 480 B.C. a state of war exists between Persia, led by King Xerxes, and Greece. At the Battle of Thermopylae, Leonidas, king of the Greek city state of Sparta, leads his badly outnumbered warriors against the massive Persian army. Though certain death awaits the Spartans, their sacrifice inspires all of Greece to unite against their common enemy.
| No Country for Old Men |
| Director: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen |
| Lead Roles: Javier Bardem as Anton Chigurh, Josh Brolin as Llewelyn Moss |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 9, 2007 (Limited) by Miramax |
| Keywords: Organized Crime, Film Noir, Oscars Best Picture Winner, Psychological Thriller, 2008 Oscars Best Picture Nominee |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Action, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $74,273,505 |
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International BO: $89,762,248 |
Synopsis
While out hunting, Llewelyn Moss finds the grisly aftermath of a drug deal. Though he knows better, he cannot resist the cash left behind and takes it with him. The hunter becomes the hunted when a merciless killer named Chigurh picks up his trail. Also looking for Moss is Sheriff Bell, an aging lawman who reflects on a changing world and a dark secret of his own, as he tries to find and protect Moss.
| Transformers |
| Director: Michael Bay |
| Lead Roles: Shia LaBeouf as Sam Witwicky, Megan Fox as Mikaela Banes |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 28, 2007 (Wide), released as Transformers (트랜스포머) (South Korea) |
| Keywords: Alien Invasion, Robot, Friendly Alien on Earth, End of the World, IMAX: DMR, Action Adventure |
| Classification: Based on TV, Action, Animation/Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $319,246,193 |
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International BO: $389,026,399 |
| I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry |
| Director: Dennis Dugan |
| Lead Roles: Adam Sandler as Chuck Levine, Kevin James as Larry Valentine |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 20, 2007 (Wide) by Universal |
| Keywords: Buddy Comedy |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $119,725,280 |
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International BO: $65,983,182 |
| The Golden Compass |
| Director: Chris Weitz |
| Lead Roles: Dakota Blue Richards as Lyra, Nicole Kidman as Mrs. Coulter |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 1, 2007 (Sneak Peek) by New Line, released as His Dark Materials: The Golden Compass |
| Keywords: Talking Animals, Good vs. Evil, Family Adventure, Alternative Dimensions / Parallel universe, Orphan, Missing Child, Kidnap, Steampunk, Studio Sinkers, Failed Franchises |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Adventure, Live Action, Fantasy |
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Domestic BO: $70,107,728 |
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International BO: $297,154,830 |
| National Treasure: Book of Secrets |
| Director: Jon Turteltaub |
| Lead Roles: Nicolas Cage as Ben Gates |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 20, 2007 (Wide) (Australia) |
| Keywords: Treasure Hunters, Political, Kidnap, Hitmen, Chase Adventure |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $219,961,501 |
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International BO: $237,364,303 |
| I am Legend |
| Director: Francis Lawrence |
| Lead Roles: Will Smith as Robert Neville |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 14, 2007 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Post Apocalypse, Vampire, IMAX: DMR, Motion Capture Performance, Action Thriller |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $256,393,010 |
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International BO: $329,139,674 |
| Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer |
| Director: Tim Story |
| Lead Roles: Ioan Gruffudd as Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic, Jessica Alba as Susan Storm/Invisible Woman, Chris Evans as Johnny Storm/The Human Torch, Michael Chiklis as Benjamin J. Grimm/The Thing |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 15, 2007 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox |
| Keywords: Marvel Comics, Alien Invasion, End of the World, Visual Effects, Action Adventure |
| Classification: Based on Comic/Graphic Novel, Action, Live Action, Super Hero |
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Domestic BO: $131,921,738 |
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International BO: $157,558,953 |
| Shrek the Third |
| Director: Chris Miller |
| Lead Roles: Mike Myers as Shrek, Eddie Murphy as Donkey, Cameron Diaz as Princess Fiona |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 17, 2007 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Keywords: Royalty, Talking Animals, Baby Shower, Military Coup, Homeless, Betrayal, High School, Dragon, 3-D, 3-D - Post-production Conversion, Family Adventure |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Adventure, Digital Animation, Kids Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $322,719,944 |
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International BO: $484,610,992 |
| The Simpsons Movie |
| Director: David Silverman |
| Lead Roles: Dan Castellaneta as Homer Simpson/Itchy/Barney/Grandpa/Krusty/Mayor Quimby |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 26, 2007 (Wide) (Australia) |
| Keywords: Dysfunctional Family, Disaster, End of the World, Fugitive / On the Run, Escape, Hitmen, Mafia, Environment, Family Adventure, Political |
| Classification: Based on TV, Adventure, Digital Animation, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $183,135,014 |
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International BO: $343,936,008 |
Synopsis
The combination of Homer, his new pet pig, and a leaky silo full of excrement triggers a disaster that threatens not just Springfield but the entire world. An angry mob descends on the Simpson home, splitting the family. With Earth’s fate in the balance, Homer sets out on a quest for redemption in order to save the world and earn Marge’s forgiveness.
| Sicko |
| Director: Michael Moore |
| Lead Roles: Michael Moore as Himself |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 22, 2007 (Exclusive) by Lionsgate |
| Keywords: Medical and Hospitals, Agitprop, Political Documentary, Directing Yourself, Voiceover/Narration |
| Classification: Based on Real Life Events, Documentary, Live Action, Factual |
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Domestic BO: $24,538,513 |
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International BO: $11,997,324 |
| Saw IV |
| Director: Darren Lynn Bousman |
| Lead Roles: Tobin Bell as Jigsaw |
| Initial Theatrical Release: October 26, 2007 (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: $63,300,095 |
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International BO: $72,459,599 |
| Ratatouille |
| Director: Brad Bird |
| Lead Roles: Patton Oswalt as Remy, Ian Holm as Skinner, Lou Romano as Linguini, Janeane Garofalo as Collette |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 29, 2007 (Wide) by Walt Disney |
| Keywords: Talking Animals, Animal Lead, Food, Voiceover/Narration, Family Movie, Family Adventure |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Digital Animation, Kids Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $206,445,654 |
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International BO: $420,104,041 |
| I Know Who Killed Me |
| Director: Chris Sivertson |
| Lead Roles: Lindsay Lohan as Aubrey Fleming/Dakota Moss |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 27, 2007 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Kidnap, Serial Killer, Amputee, Psychological Thriller, Twins, Separated at Birth, Unbelieving Police, Rescue, Buried Alive, Famously Bad, Cult Movie |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $7,233,485 |
| Alvin and the Chipmunks |
| Director: Tim Hill |
| Lead Roles: Jason Lee as Dave Seville, Justin Long as Alvin, Matthew Gray Gubler as Simon, Jesse McCartney as Theodore |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 14, 2007 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox |
| Keywords: Animal Lead, Talking Animals, 2000s, Set in New York City, Set in New York, Set in Las Vegas, Singers, Set in Hollywood, Family Adventure |
| Classification: Based on TV, Adventure, Animation/Live Action, Kids Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $217,326,974 |
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International BO: $145,278,059 |
| The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford |
| Director: Andrew Dominik |
| Lead Roles: Brad Pitt as Jesse James, Casey Affleck as Robert Ford |
| Initial Theatrical Release: September 21, 2007 (Limited) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Revisionist Western, 1880s, Set in Missouri, Inspired by a True Story, Betrayal, No Honor Among Thieves |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Western, Live Action, Dramatization |
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Domestic BO: $3,909,149 |
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International BO: $11,404,482 |
Synopsis
The names ricochet through Western lore. Jesse James was the most notorious outlaw of his time, wanted by the law in ten states yet celebrated as a Robin Hood in newspapers and dime novels. Teenaged Robert Ford idolized Jesse, sought his friendship, rode with him. It wasn’t enough. The up-and-comer wanted his shot at fame. And when he got it, he took it.
| Nancy Drew |
| Director: Andrew Fleming |
| Lead Roles: Emma Roberts as Nancy Drew |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 15, 2007 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Private Investigator, Family Adventure, Single Parent, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent, Amatuer Slueth, Kidnap, Inheritance, Adopted Family |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $25,584,685 |
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International BO: $5,119,160 |
| Namastey London |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 23, 2007 (Limited) by Eros Entertainment |
| Keywords: Foreign Language, Romance |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Romantic Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $1,207,007 |
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International BO: $5,624,062 |
| Superbad |
| Director: Greg Mottola |
| Lead Roles: Jonah Hill as Seth, Michael Cera as Evan, Christopher Mintz-Plasse as Fogell |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 17, 2007 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Coming of Age, Judd Apatow Buddy Comedy |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $121,463,226 |
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International BO: $48,491,916 |
Synopsis
High-school seniors Seth and Evan have high hopes for a graduation party: The co-dependent teens plan to score booze and babes so they can become part of the in-crowd, but separation anxiety and two bored police officers complicate the pair's self-proclaimed mission.
| Bee Movie |
| Director: Steve Hickner |
| Lead Roles: Jerry Seinfeld as Barry Bee Benson, Renée Zellweger as Vanessa Blume |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 2, 2007 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Keywords: Animal Lead, Talking Animals, Food, Family Adventure, Cult Movie |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Digital Animation, Kids Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $126,631,277 |
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International BO: $160,963,300 |
Synopsis
Fresh out of college, Barry the Bee finds the prospect of working with honey uninspiring. He flies outside the hive for the first time and talks to a human, breaking a cardinal rule of his species. Barry learns that humans have been stealing and eating honey for centuries, and he realizes that his true calling is to obtain justice for his kind by suing humanity for theft.
| Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix |
| Director: David Yates |
| Lead Roles: Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley, Emma Watson as Hermione Granger, Ralph Fiennes as Lord Voldemort |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 11, 2007 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Boarding School, Good vs. Evil, 3-D, IMAX: DMR, 3-D - Post-production Conversion, Family Adventure |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Adventure, Animation/Live Action, Fantasy |
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Domestic BO: $292,137,260 |
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International BO: $644,897,513 |
Synopsis
Now in his fifth year at Hogwarts, Harry learns that many in the wizarding community do not know the truth of his encounter with Lord Voldemort. Cornelius Fudge, minister of Magic, appoints his toady, Dolores Umbridge, as Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, for he fears that professor Dumbledore will take his job. But her teaching is deficient and her methods, cruel, so Harry prepares a group of students to defend the school against a rising tide of evil.
| Se jie |
| Director: Ang Lee |
| Lead Roles: Tony Leung Chiu Wai as Mr. Yee, Joan Chen as Mrs. Yee, Wei Tang as Chih-ying Chu |
| Initial Theatrical Release: September 28, 2007 (Exclusive) by Focus Features, released as Lust, Caution |
| Keywords: World War II, War, Foreign Language, Film Noir, Erotic Drama |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Drama, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $4,604,982 |
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International BO: $60,562,448 |
Synopsis
During World War II a secret agent must seduce, then assassinate an official who works for the Japanese puppet government in Shanghai. Her mission becomes clouded when she finds herself falling in love with the man she is assigned to kill.
| Hot Rod |
| Director: Akiva Schaffer |
| Lead Roles: Andy Samberg as Rod Kimble |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 3, 2007 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Keywords: Daredevil, Dysfunctional Family, Sports Comedy, Medical and Hospitals, Money Troubles |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $13,938,332 |
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International BO: $433,232 |
Synopsis
For Rod Kimball, performing stunts is a way of life, even though he is rather accident-prone. Poor Rod cannot even get any respect from his stepfather, Frank, who beats him up in weekly sparring matches. When Frank falls ill, Rod devises his most outrageous stunt yet to raise money for Frank’s operation — and then Rod will kick Frank’s butt.
| Gone Baby Gone |
| Director: Ben Affleck |
| Lead Roles: Casey Affleck as Patrick Kenzie |
| Initial Theatrical Release: October 19, 2007 (Wide) by Miramax |
| Keywords: Private Investigator, Psychological Thriller |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $20,300,218 |
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International BO: $14,058,812 |
| La Môme |
| Director: Olivier Dahan |
| Lead Roles: Marion Cotillard as Edith Piaf |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 8, 2007 (Limited) by Picturehouse, released as La Vie en Rose |
| Keywords: Biography, Musicians, Biographical Drama, 1910s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, Cancer, Terminal Illness, Death of a Son or Daughter, Set in France, Non-Chronological, Epilogue |
| Classification: Based on Real Life Events, Drama, Live Action, Dramatization |
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Domestic BO: $10,299,782 |
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International BO: $78,312,055 |