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
| ← 2008 | Most Popular Overall | 2010 → |
1
| 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.
2
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Domestic BO: $402,111,870 |
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International BO: $434,407,829 |
3
| 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 |
4
| Janky Promoters |
| Director: Marcus Raboy |
| Initial Theatrical Release: October 16, 2009 (Limited) by Third Rail |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $9,069 |
Synopsis
Two shady concert promoters get in over their heads when they try to organize a concert headlined by rapper Young Jeezy.
5
| 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 |
6
| Angels & Demons |
| Director: Ron Howard |
| Lead Roles: Tom Hanks as Robert Langdon |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 15, 2009 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Crime Thriller, Catholic, Kidnap, Terrorism, Shadowy Organization, Revenge |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $133,375,846 |
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International BO: $357,500,000 |
7
| Män som hatar kvinnor |
| Director: Niels Arden Oplev |
| Lead Roles: Michael Nyqvist as Mikael Blomkvist, Noomi Rapace as Lisbeth Salander |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 29, 2009 (Limited) by Alliance Atlantis, released as Millénium - Le Film (Canada) |
| Keywords: Crime Thriller, Remade, Prologue, 2000s, Hackers, Dysfunctional Family, Nazis Outside of World War II, Family Secrets, Sex Crimes, Revenge, Blackmail, Serial Killer |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $12,749,992 |
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International BO: $96,671,919 |
8
| Paranormal Activity |
| Director: Oren Peli |
| Lead Roles: Micah Sloat as Micah, Katie Featherston as Katie |
| Initial Theatrical Release: September 25, 2009 (Limited) by Paramount Pictures |
| Keywords: Found Footage, Exorcism, Guerilla Filmmaking, Supernatural Horror |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Horror, Live Action, Fantasy |
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Domestic BO: $107,918,810 |
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International BO: $86,264,224 |
9
| American Pie Presents: The Book of Love |
| Video Release Date: December 22, 2009 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
10
| Paul Blart: Mall Cop |
| Director: Steve Carr |
| Lead Roles: Kevin James as Paul Blart |
| Initial Theatrical Release: January 16, 2009 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Action Comedy, Crime, Hostage, Rescue, Single Parent |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $146,336,178 |
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International BO: $39,568,572 |
11
| The Haunting in Connecticut |
| Director: Peter Cornwell |
| Lead Roles: Virginia Madsen as Sara Campbell, Kyle Gallner as Matt Campbell |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 27, 2009 (Wide) by Lionsgate |
| Keywords: Supernatural, Supernatural Horror, Haunted House |
| Classification: Based on Real Life Events, Horror, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $55,389,516 |
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International BO: $23,369,006 |
Synopsis
When the Campbell family moves to upstate Connecticut, they soon learn that their charming Victorian home has a disturbing history: not only was the house a transformed funeral parlor where inconceivable acts occurred, but the owner's clairvoyant son Jonah served as a demonic messenger, providing a gateway for spiritual entities to cross over.
12
| Halloween 2 |
| Director: Rob Zombie |
| Lead Roles: Malcolm McDowell as Dr. Samuel Loomis |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 28, 2009 (Wide) by Weinstein/Dimension |
| Keywords: Slasher Horror |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Horror, Live Action, Fantasy |
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Domestic BO: $33,392,973 |
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International BO: $5,119,877 |
Synopsis
A year after narrowly escaping death at the hands of Michael Myers, Laurie Strode is at the breaking point, pushed to the edge by Dr. Loomis’ revelation that she’s Michael's sister. Little does she know, the unstoppable killer is back in Haddonfield and, driven by visions of their dead mother, he is determined to bring about a bloody family reunion.
13
| 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 |
14
| The Lovely Bones |
| Director: Peter Jackson |
| Lead Roles: Mark Wahlberg as Jack Salmon, Rachel Weisz as Abigail Salmon |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 11, 2009 (Limited) by Paramount Pictures |
| Keywords: Heaven and Hell, Murdered Child, 1970s, Mystery Drama, Serial Killer, Death of a Son or Daughter, First Love, Possessed, Supernatural, Dysfunctional Family, Addiction |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $44,114,232 |
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International BO: $50,780,216 |
15
| I Love You, Man |
| Director: John Hamburg |
| Lead Roles: Paul Rudd as Peter Klaven, Jason Segel as Sydney Fife |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 20, 2009 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Keywords: Buddy Comedy, Romance, Wedding Day, Real Estate Agent, LGBTQ+ |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $72,013,010 |
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International BO: $20,289,492 |
16
| Drag Me To Hell |
| Director: Sam Raimi |
| Lead Roles: Alison Lohman as Christine Brown |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 29, 2009 (Wide) by Universal |
| Keywords: Exorcism, Curses, Supernatural, Supernatural Horror |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Horror, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $42,100,625 |
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International BO: $49,287,862 |
17
| Fast & Furious |
| Director: Justin Lin |
| Lead Roles: Vin Diesel as Dominic Toretto, Paul Walker as Brian O'Connor, Jordana Brewster as Mia Toretto |
| Initial Theatrical Release: April 2, 2009 (Wide) (South Korea) |
| Keywords: Action Thriller, Crime, Car Chase, Revenge, Fugitive / On the Run, Drug Cartels, Crime Boss, Organized Crime |
| Classification: Based on Factual Book/Article, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $155,064,265 |
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International BO: $204,283,568 |
18
| Gigante |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 30, 2009 (Limited) by Film Movement |
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Domestic BO: $6,542 |
19
| Adam |
| Director: Max Mayer |
| Lead Roles: Hugh Dancy, Rose Byrne |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 29, 2009 (Limited) by Fox Searchlight |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $2,283,291 |
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International BO: $551,194 |
20
| Fantastic Mr. Fox |
| Director: Wes Anderson |
| Lead Roles: George Clooney as Mr. Fox, Meryl Streep as Mrs. Fox, Jason Schwartzman as Ash |
| Initial Theatrical Release: October 23, 2009 (Wide) by Twentieth Century Fox (United Kingdom) |
| Keywords: Animal Lead, Talking Animals, Heist, Life on a Farm, Food, Mid-Life Crisis, Crime Comedy |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Comedy, Stop-Motion Animation, Kids Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $21,002,919 |
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International BO: $25,184,592 |
Synopsis
After 12 years of bucolic bliss, Mr. Fox breaks a promise to his wife and raids the farms of their human neighbors, Boggis, Bunce and Bean. Giving in to his animal instincts endangers not only his marriage but also the lives of his family and their animal friends. When the farmers force Mr. Fox and company deep underground, he has to resort to his natural craftiness to rise above the opposition.
21
| Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian |
| Director: Shawn Levy |
| Lead Roles: Ben Stiller as Larry Daley, Amy Adams as Amelia Earhart, Owen Wilson as Jedediah, Hank Azaria as Kahmunrah, Robin Williams as Teddy Roosevelt, Christopher Guest as Ivan the Terrible, Alain Chabat as Napoleon, Steve Coogan as Octavius, Bill Hader as Gen. Custer, Jon Bernthal as Al Capone, Mizuo Peck as Sacajawea, Patrick Gallagher as Attila The Hun |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 22, 2009 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox |
| Keywords: IMAX: DMR, Family Adventure, Museum, Animated Inanimate Objects, Ensemble |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Adventure, Live Action, Fantasy |
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Domestic BO: $177,243,721 |
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International BO: $224,987,342 |
22
| Sherlock Holmes |
| Director: Guy Ritchie |
| Lead Roles: Robert Downey, Jr. as Sherlock Holmes, Jude Law as Dr. Watson |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 25, 2009 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Private Investigator, Bare Knuckle Fighting, Action Adventure, 1890s, Set in London, Set in England, Occult |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Adventure, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $209,028,679 |
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International BO: $289,409,533 |
23
| 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, Action Adventure, Origin Story, Prologue, War, 1800s, The Civil War, World War I, World War II, Vietnam War, Scene in End Credits |
| 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 |
24
| Brüno |
| Director: Larry Charles |
| Lead Roles: Sacha Baron Cohen as Bruno |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 10, 2009 (Wide) by Universal |
| Keywords: Mockumentary, Satire, Farcical / Slapstick Comedy, Models, LBGTQ |
| Classification: Based on TV, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $60,054,530 |
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International BO: $78,653,997 |
Synopsis
Blacklisted after crashing a runway presentation, a flamboyant Austrian fashionista travels to the United States, where he hopes to launch a celebrity interview show. In his quest for superstardom, Brüno sparks one outrageous situation after another, pushing the boundaries of decorum to the breaking point.
25
| 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 |