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Box Office Performance for Drama Movies in 2005

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RankMovieRelease
Date		 Theatrical
Distributor		MPAA
Rating		2005 GrossTickets Sold
1 Million Dollar Baby Dec 15, 2004 Warner Bros. PG-13 $99,378,637 15,503,687
2 Walk the Line Nov 18, 2005 20th Century Fox PG-13 $91,742,439 14,312,392
3 The Aviator Dec 17, 2004 Miramax PG-13 $71,067,437 11,086,963
4 Coach Carter Jan 14, 2005 Paramount Pictures PG-13 $67,264,877 10,493,740
5 Jarhead Nov 4, 2005 Universal R $62,454,785 9,743,336
6 Cinderella Man Jun 3, 2005 Universal PG-13 $61,649,911 9,617,770
7 Crash May 6, 2005 Lionsgate R $55,334,418 8,632,514
8 Diary of a Mad Black Woman Feb 25, 2005 Lionsgate PG-13 $50,406,346 7,863,704
9 Sideways Oct 22, 2004 Fox Searchlight R $49,098,097 7,659,609
10 The Sisterhood of the Trave… Jun 1, 2005 Warner Bros. PG $39,053,061 6,092,521
11 Pride & Prejudice Nov 11, 2005 Focus Features PG $33,782,660 5,270,305
12 Dreamer: Inspired by a True… Oct 21, 2005 Dreamworks SKG PG $33,022,286 5,151,682
13 In Her Shoes Oct 7, 2005 20th Century Fox PG-13 $32,832,249 5,122,035
14 Get Rich or Die Tryin' Nov 9, 2005 Paramount Pictures R $30,805,240 4,805,809
15 Memoirs of a Geisha Dec 9, 2005 Sony Pictures PG-13 $28,163,907 4,393,745
16 Finding Neverland Nov 12, 2004 Miramax PG $27,000,234 4,212,204
17 Elizabethtown Oct 14, 2005 Paramount Pictures PG-13 $26,850,426 4,188,834
18 Lord of War Sep 16, 2005 Lionsgate R $24,149,632 3,767,493
19 Good Night, and Good Luck Oct 7, 2005 Warner Independent PG $23,577,034 3,678,164
20 Hotel Rwanda Dec 22, 2004 MGM PG-13 $23,092,325 3,602,546
21 2 For the Money Oct 7, 2005 Universal R $22,991,379 3,586,798
22 Hustle & Flow Jul 22, 2005 Paramount Vantage R $22,202,809 3,463,776
23 The Upside of Anger Mar 11, 2005 New Line R $18,761,993 2,926,987
24 North Country Oct 21, 2005 Warner Bros. R $18,262,201 2,849,017
25 The Gospel Oct 7, 2005 Sony Pictures PG $15,778,152 2,461,490
26 The Greatest Game Ever Played Sep 30, 2005 Walt Disney PG $15,331,289 2,391,776
27 Brokeback Mountain Dec 9, 2005 Focus Features R $13,874,751 2,164,547
28 The Weather Man Oct 28, 2005 Paramount Pictures R $12,482,775 1,947,390
29 Capote Sep 30, 2005 Sony Pictures Cla… R $11,923,513 1,860,142
30 Lords of Dogtown Jun 3, 2005 Sony Pictures PG-13 $11,273,517 1,758,739
31 Shopgirl Oct 21, 2005 Walt Disney R $10,075,314 1,571,811
32 An Unfinished Life Sep 9, 2005 Miramax PG-13 $8,535,575 1,331,602
33 Proof Sep 16, 2005 Miramax PG-13 $7,535,331 1,175,558
34 Ladies in Lavender Apr 29, 2005 IDP/Goldwyn/Roadside PG-13 $6,759,422 1,054,512
35 Closer Dec 3, 2004 Sony Pictures R $6,527,003 1,018,253
36 Der Untergang Feb 18, 2005 Newmarket Films R $5,501,940 858,336
37 The Squid and the Whale Oct 5, 2005 IDP/Goldwyn/Roadside R $5,136,777 801,369
38 Beyond the Sea Dec 17, 2004 Lionsgate PG-13 $4,227,050 659,446
39 Being Julia Oct 15, 2004 Sony Pictures R $4,183,429 652,641
40 Ray Oct 29, 2004 Universal PG-13 $3,694,930 576,432
41 The Merchant of Venice Dec 29, 2004 Sony Pictures Cla… R $3,662,325 571,345
42 Un long dimanche de fiançai… Nov 26, 2004 Warner Bros. R $3,514,688 548,313
43 Kinsey Nov 12, 2004 Fox Searchlight R $3,480,326 542,952
44 La mala educación Nov 19, 2004 Sony Pictures Cla… NC-17 $3,452,654 538,635
45 G Sep 16, 2005 Aloha Releasing R $3,020,784 471,261
46 Walk on Water Feb 25, 2005 Samuel Goldwyn Films Not Rated $2,712,736 423,203
47 Junebug Aug 3, 2005 Sony Pictures Cla… R $2,678,010 417,786
48 The Work and the Glory Nov 24, 2004 Excel Entertainment PG $2,187,392 341,246
49 Oliver Twist Sep 23, 2005 Sony/TriStar PG-13 $2,070,920 323,076
50 Mar adentro Dec 17, 2004 Fine Line PG-13 $1,943,871 303,256
51 The Work and the Glory: Ame… Oct 21, 2005 Vineyard Distribu… PG-13 $1,917,424 299,130
52 Les Choristes Nov 26, 2004 Miramax PG-13 $1,807,807 282,029
53 Comme une image Apr 1, 2005 Sony Pictures Cla… PG-13 $1,736,499 270,904
54 Everything is Illuminated Sep 16, 2005 Warner Independent PG-13 $1,705,595 266,083
55 Vera Drake Oct 10, 2004 Fine Line R $1,631,163 254,471
56 2046 Aug 5, 2005 Sony Pictures Cla… R $1,442,338 225,013
57 Paheli (Puzzle) Jun 24, 2005 Eros Entertainment Not Rated $1,409,499 219,890
58 The Woodsman Dec 24, 2004 Newmarket Films R $1,369,189 213,602
59 Ushpizin Oct 19, 2005 Picturehouse PG $1,344,334 209,724
60 Dear Frankie Mar 4, 2005 Miramax PG-13 $1,340,891 209,187
61 Happy Endings Jul 15, 2005 Lionsgate R $1,315,701 205,257
62 Off the Map Mar 11, 2005 Holedigger Studios PG-13 $1,310,368 204,425
63 Indigo Jan 28, 2005 Embassy Not Rated $1,190,000 185,647
64 Heights Jun 17, 2005 Sony Pictures Cla… R $1,158,405 180,718
65 Bee Season Nov 11, 2005 Fox Searchlight PG-13 $1,149,335 179,303
66 Paradise Now Oct 28, 2005 Warner Independent PG-13 $1,032,202 161,029
67 The Motorcycle Diaries Sep 24, 2004 Focus Features R $1,031,472 160,916
68 De battre mon coeur s'est a… Jul 1, 2005 WellSpring Not Rated $1,023,424 159,660
69 My Summer of Love Jun 17, 2005 Focus Features R $1,000,915 156,148
70 The Rising Aug 12, 2005 Yash Raj Films Not Rated $939,363 146,546
71 Separate Lies Sep 16, 2005 Fox Searchlight R $924,260 144,190
72 Casanova Dec 25, 2005 Walt Disney R $891,814 139,128
73 Where the Truth Lies Oct 14, 2005 ThinkFilm Not Rated $872,142 136,059
74 MirrorMask Sep 30, 2005 Samuel Goldwyn Films PG $864,959 134,939
75 Therese Oct 1, 2004 Luke Films PG $850,654 132,707
76 Innocent Voices Oct 14, 2005 BB Entertainment R $837,878 130,714
77 WAQT Apr 22, 2005 Eros Entertainment Not Rated $815,064 127,155
78 Parineeta Jun 10, 2005 UTV Communications Not Rated $802,758 125,235
79 Black Feb 4, 2005 Yash Raj Films Not Rated $754,819 117,756
80 Mysterious Skin May 6, 2005 Tartan Films Open $713,240 111,269
81 The Ballad of Jack and Rose Mar 25, 2005 IFC Films R $712,294 111,122
82 Nobody Knows Feb 4, 2005 IFC Films PG-13 $683,575 106,641
83 Balzac et la petite tailleu… Jul 29, 2005 Empire Pictures Not Rated $654,604 102,122
84 The Assassination of Richar… Dec 29, 2004 ThinkFilm R $653,521 101,953
85 Saraband Jul 8, 2005 Sony Pictures Cla… R $645,634 100,722
86 The Prize Winner of Defianc… Sep 30, 2005 Dreamworks SKG PG-13 $627,844 97,947
87 Palindromes Apr 13, 2005 WellSpring Not Rated $553,368 86,328
88 Kids in America Oct 21, 2005 Slowhand Cinema PG-13 $537,667 83,879
89 Madison Apr 22, 2005 MGM PG $517,262 80,696
90 Professione: reporter Apr 9, 1975 Sony Pictures Cla… PG-13 $509,648 79,508
91 The Passion of the Christ Feb 25, 2004 Newmarket Films R $508,326 79,302
92 Travellers and Magicians Jan 7, 2005 Zeitgeist Not Rated $506,793 79,062
93 Bewafaa Feb 25, 2005 Eros Entertainment Not Rated $479,076 74,738
94 Last Days Jul 22, 2005 Picturehouse R $454,711 70,937
95 The Beautiful Country Jul 8, 2005 Sony Pictures Cla… R $442,646 69,055
96 Gegen die Wand Jan 21, 2005 Strand Releasing Not Rated $435,395 67,924
97 Yes Jun 24, 2005 Sony Pictures Cla… R $396,035 61,783
98 House of D Apr 15, 2005 Lionsgate PG-13 $388,532 60,613
99 Brødre May 6, 2005 IFC Films R $384,982 60,059
100 The Game of Their Lives Apr 22, 2005 IFC Films PG $375,474 58,576
101 Breakfast on Pluto Nov 16, 2005 Sony Pictures Cla… R $371,912 58,020
102 Nine Lives Oct 14, 2005 Magnolia Pictures R $358,351 55,904
103 Green Street Hooligans Sep 9, 2005 Freestyle Releasing R $345,821 53,950
104 Kaal Apr 29, 2005 Yash Raj Films Not Rated $340,091 53,056
105 The Dying Gaul Nov 4, 2005 Holedigger Studios R $327,431 51,081
106 Viruddh Jul 22, 2005 UTV Communications Not Rated $322,753 50,351
107 Winter Solstice Apr 8, 2005 Paramount Vantage R $319,355 49,821
108 The Holy Girl Apr 29, 2005 Fine Line R $304,124 47,445
109 Cronicas Jul 8, 2005 Palm Pictures R $299,261 46,686
110 Caterina va in città Jun 3, 2005 Empire Pictures Not Rated $295,466 46,094
111 Rois & Reine (Kings and Que… May 13, 2005 WellSpring Not Rated $289,592 45,178
112 La meglio gioventù Mar 2, 2005 Miramax R $270,810 42,248
113 Ascenseur pour l'échafaud Jun 10, 1961 Rialto Pictures Not Rated $263,404 41,092
114 Turtles Can Fly Feb 18, 2005 IFC Films Not Rated $256,822 40,065
115 Ils se marièrent et eurent … Apr 8, 2005 Kino International Not Rated $252,341 39,366
116 A Tout de Suite Apr 29, 2005 Cinema Guild Not Rated $248,565 38,777
117 Birth Oct 29, 2004 New Line R $242,374 37,811
118 Bin-jip Apr 29, 2005 Sony Pictures Cla… R $238,507 37,208
119 Imaginary Heroes Dec 17, 2004 Sony Pictures Cla… R $223,828 34,918
120 Modigliani May 13, 2005 Bauer Martinez R $208,507 32,528
121 The Keeper: The Legend of O… Jun 17, 2005 Arrival Pictures PG $204,997 31,980
122 Masculin féminin Sep 19, 1966 Rialto Pictures Not Rated $200,087 31,214
123 November Jul 22, 2005 Sony Pictures Cla… R $191,862 29,931
124 Eros Apr 8, 2005 Warner Independent R $188,248 29,367
125 The White Countess Dec 21, 2005 Sony Pictures Cla… PG-13 $183,286 28,593
126 The Baxter Aug 26, 2005 IFC Films PG-13 $181,872 28,373
127 The Edukators Jul 22, 2005 IFC Films R $175,493 27,378
128 Saints and Soldiers Aug 6, 2004 Excel Entertainment PG-13 $169,249 26,403
129 In My Country Mar 11, 2005 Sony Pictures Cla… R $163,536 25,512
130 Swades Dec 17, 2004 UTV Communications Not Rated $162,691 25,380
131 Mughal-e-Azam Apr 1, 2005 UTV Communications Not Rated $161,434 25,184
132 The New World Dec 25, 2005 New Line PG-13 $156,471 24,410
133 Kisna Jan 21, 2005 Eros Entertainment Not Rated $147,000 22,932
134 Beautiful Boxer Jan 21, 2005 Regent Releasing Not Rated $133,473 20,822
135 Tony Takitani Jun 24, 2005 Strand Releasing Not Rated $129,783 20,246
136 Dil Jo Bhi Kahey... Sep 23, 2005 Eros Entertainment Not Rated $129,319 20,174
137 Lila dit ça Jun 24, 2005 Samuel Goldwyn Films R $121,166 18,902
138 It's All Gone Pete Tong Apr 15, 2005 Matson R $120,620 18,817
139 A Love Song for Bobby Long Dec 29, 2004 Lionsgate R $117,400 18,315
140 Callas Forever Nov 5, 2004 Regent Releasing Not Rated $115,236 17,977
141 Moolaadé Oct 15, 2004 New Yorker Not Rated $104,815 16,351
142 Don't Move Mar 11, 2005 Northern Arts Ent… Not Rated $103,280 16,112
143 Intimate Stories Feb 25, 2005 New Yorker Not Rated $102,714 16,024
144 Neal n' Nikki Dec 9, 2005 Yash Raj Films Not Rated $100,358 15,656
145 Pure Jun 10, 2005 Indican Pictures R $94,303 14,711
146 Face Oct 15, 2004 Indican Pictures Not Rated $89,623 13,981
147 First Morning Jul 15, 2005 Illuminare PG-13 $87,264 13,613
148 Postmen in the Mountains Jan 2, 2004 Shadow Not Rated $86,319 13,466
149 Brooklyn Lobster Oct 21, 2005 Meadowbrook R $84,423 13,170
150 Loggerheads Oct 14, 2005 Strand Releasing PG-13 $80,956 12,629
151 Chrystal Apr 8, 2005 First Look R $80,701 12,589
152 Forty Shades of Blue Sep 28, 2005 Vitagraph Films R $75,828 11,829
153 The War Within Sep 30, 2005 Magnolia Pictures Not Rated $73,789 11,511
154 The Ninth Day May 27, 2005 Kino International Not Rated $72,888 11,370
155 Come Away Home Apr 29, 2005 Freestyle Releasing PG $72,810 11,358
156 Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont Nov 25, 2005 Jour de Fete Not Rated $70,945 11,067
157 Ah Fei Ching Chuen Nov 19, 2004 Kino International Not Rated $70,820 11,048
158 Before the Fall Oct 7, 2005 Picture This Ente… Not Rated $70,654 11,022
159 Ma mère May 13, 2005 TLA Releasing NC-17 $70,395 10,982
160 Notre Musique Nov 24, 2004 WellSpring Not Rated $69,640 10,864
161 Veer-Zaara Nov 12, 2004 Yash Raj Films Not Rated $64,107 10,001
162 The World Jul 1, 2005 Zeitgeist Not Rated $63,663 9,931
163 Finding Home Apr 29, 2005 Castle Hill Produ… PG-13 $63,301 9,875
164 Deserted Station Jun 11, 2004 First Run Features Not Rated $62,954 9,821
165 Schizo Mar 18, 2005 Picture This Ente… Not Rated $54,357 8,480
166 Juarez: Stages of Fear Sep 30, 2005 R $50,707 7,910
167 Tahara Jul 29, 2005 Indican Pictures Not Rated $50,326 7,851
168 The Bridge of San Luis Rey Jun 10, 2005 Fine Line PG $49,981 7,797
169 9 Songs Jul 22, 2005 Tartan Films Not Rated $49,835 7,774
170 The Chumscrubber Aug 5, 2005 Picturehouse R $49,526 7,726
171 Assisted Living Feb 4, 2005 Economic Projections Not Rated $49,048 7,651
172 Swimming Upstream Feb 4, 2005 MGM PG-13 $47,171 7,358
173 Tropical Malady Jun 24, 2005 Strand Releasing Not Rated $46,750 7,293
174 The Tunnel Apr 27, 2005 Avatar Not Rated $46,296 7,222
175 Raging Bull Nov 14, 1980 United Artists Not Rated $45,250 7,059
176 Apaharan Dec 2, 2005 Kria Not Rated $44,133 6,885
177 Shôjo Aug 26, 2005 Indican Pictures Not Rated $41,441 6,465
178 Edvard Munch Jun 17, 2005 Shadow Not Rated $41,039 6,402
179 My Mother's Smile Feb 11, 2005 New Yorker Not Rated $40,246 6,278
180 On the Outs Jul 15, 2005 Fader Films R $38,384 5,988
181 Red Lights Aug 20, 2004 WellSpring Not Rated $38,041 5,934
182 Monsieur N. Jan 21, 2005 Empire Pictures Not Rated $37,757 5,890
183 Guiana 1838 Sep 24, 2004 RBC Radio Not Rated $34,341 5,357
184 Brother to Brother Nov 5, 2004 Wolfe Releasing Not Rated $33,932 5,293
185 Smile Apr 8, 2005 Dark Forest Relea… PG-13 $32,833 5,122
186 Medurat Hashevet Sep 9, 2005 Film Movement Not Rated $32,058 5,001
187 Going Shopping Sep 30, 2005 Rainbow Releasing PG-13 $31,908 4,977
188 Keane Sep 9, 2005 Magnolia Pictures R $30,303 4,727
189 Or (My Treasure) Jun 3, 2005 Kino International Not Rated $28,894 4,507
190 Eternal Aug 26, 2005 Regent Releasing R $28,089 4,382
191 Garden State Jul 28, 2004 Fox Searchlight R $28,065 4,378
192 The Libertine Nov 23, 2005 Weinstein Co. R $27,804 4,337
193 Machuca Jan 19, 2005 Menemsha Entertai… Not Rated $26,676 4,161
194 The Man Who Copied Apr 22, 2005 TLA Releasing R $23,989 3,742
195 Rory O'Shea Was Here Feb 4, 2005 Focus Features R $23,844 3,719
196 Down to the Bone Nov 25, 2005 Laemmle/Zeller Film Not Rated $23,630 3,686
197 Le Clan Sep 2, 2005 TLA Releasing Not Rated $21,567 3,364
198 Slutty Summer Jun 10, 2005 Embrem Entertainment Not Rated $21,515 3,356
199 Dallas 362 Apr 22, 2005 ThinkFilm R $21,108 3,292
200 Trilogia I: To Livadi pou d… Sep 16, 2005 New Yorker Not Rated $20,210 3,152
201 Dear Wendy Sep 23, 2005 WellSpring Not Rated $19,462 3,036
202 Untold Scandal Oct 15, 2004 Kino International Not Rated $18,733 2,922
203 Mr. Ya Miss Dec 2, 2005 Kria Not Rated $18,516 2,888
204 Milwaukee, Minnesota Jun 3, 2005 Tartan Films R $17,528 2,734
205 The Great Water Jun 17, 2005 Picture This Ente… Not Rated $17,257 2,692
206 Un monde presque paisible Aug 20, 2004 Empire Pictures Not Rated $15,986 2,493
207 Wild Side Jun 10, 2005 WellSpring Not Rated $15,355 2,395
208 At Last Nov 4, 2005 Panorama Entertai… PG-13 $15,026 2,344
209 Harry and Max Feb 18, 2005 TLA Releasing Not Rated $14,923 2,328
210 Bomb the System May 27, 2005 Palm Pictures R $14,865 2,319
211 Oyster Farmer Jul 29, 2005 Cinema Guild Not Rated $14,470 2,257
212 La petite Lili Nov 12, 2004 First Run Features Not Rated $12,415 1,936
213 The Intruder Dec 23, 2005 WellSpring Not Rated $11,212 1,749
214 La femme de Gilles Nov 18, 2005 Cinema Guild Not Rated $11,139 1,737
215 Fighting Tommy Riley May 6, 2005 Freestyle Releasing R $10,514 1,640
216 Ethan Mao Apr 8, 2005 Margin Films Not Rated $10,178 1,587
217 Private Nov 18, 2005 Typecast Releasing Not Rated $10,036 1,565
218 A Talking Picture Dec 10, 2004 Kino International Not Rated $9,592 1,496
219 Primo Amore Apr 6, 2005 Strand Releasing Not Rated $9,392 1,465
220 Milk & Honey Mar 18, 2005 WellSpring Not Rated $9,231 1,440
221 Living Life Apr 8, 2005 FilmMates Partners Not Rated $9,064 1,414
222 Testosterone Sep 10, 2004 Strand Releasing Not Rated $8,853 1,381
223 Apollo 13 Jun 30, 1995 Universal PG $8,518 1,328
224 La face cachée de la lune Oct 24, 2003 TLA Releasing Not Rated $8,108 1,264
225 Games of Love and Chance Aug 26, 2005 New Yorker Not Rated $8,085 1,261
226 Sixteen Years of Alcohol Mar 18, 2005 Tartan Films Not Rated $8,046 1,255
227 Goodbye Dragon Inn Sep 17, 2004 WellSpring Not Rated $7,654 1,194
228 Buongiorno, notte Nov 11, 2005 WellSpring Not Rated $6,622 1,033
229 Magdalena, The Unholy Saint Mar 11, 2005 Unico Entertainment Not Rated $6,470 1,009
230 Daybreak Feb 4, 2005 Newmarket Films R $6,355 991
231 Solitude Jan 7, 2005 Indican Pictures Not Rated $6,260 976
232 A Silent Love Oct 29, 2004 Atopia Not Rated $5,260 820
233 A Fond Kiss Nov 26, 2004 Castle Hill Produ… R $4,953 772
234 Emile Feb 4, 2005 Castle Hill Produ… R $4,626 721
235 Rosenstrasse Aug 20, 2004 IDP Distribution PG-13 $4,569 712
236 Silent Waters Oct 8, 2004 First Run Features Not Rated $4,326 674
237 Perlasca Apr 15, 2005 Castle Hill Produ… Not Rated $4,216 657
238 Sueño Sep 30, 2005 Sony Pictures PG-13 $4,181 652
239 The Californians Oct 21, 2005 Fabrication Films PG $4,134 644
240 The Inheritance Jul 9, 2004 Cinema Guild Not Rated $3,934 613
241 L.A. Twister Aug 13, 2004 Indican Pictures Not Rated $3,464 540
242 The Painting Jan 28, 2005 Castle Hill Produ… PG-13 $3,362 524
243 Unveiled Nov 18, 2005 Wolfe Releasing Not Rated $3,025 471
244 15 Apr 13, 2005 Picture This Ente… Not Rated $3,013 470
245 Three Days of Rain Sep 30, 2005 Rogue Arts R $2,841 443
246 Happy Here and Now Dec 14, 2005 IFC Films R $2,443 381
247 The Rider Named Death Mar 18, 2005 Kino International Not Rated $2,438 380
248 Nowhere Man Mar 11, 2005 First Run Features Not Rated $2,348 366
249 The Overture Oct 7, 2005 Kino International Not Rated $2,254 351
250 Steal Me Sep 9, 2005 Cineville Not Rated $1,600 249
251 The Tracker Jan 16, 2004 ArtMattan Films Not Rated $1,468 229
252 Twin Sisters May 6, 2005 Miramax R $1,207 188
253 Das boot ist voll Oct 23, 1981 Castle Hill Produ… Not Rated $1,016 158
254 She’s One of Us Jan 21, 2005 Leisure Time Feat… Not Rated $996 155
255 Distant Mar 12, 2004 New Yorker Not Rated $994 155
256 Anatomie de l'enfer Sep 24, 2004 Tartan Films Not Rated $723 112
257 The Brown Bunny Aug 27, 2004 WellSpring Not Rated $317 49
Total Gross of All Movies$1,242,753,471
Total Tickets Sold193,877,170

Note: This chart ranks movies by the amount they earned during 2005. It includes movies released in previous years that earned money during 2005. For example, a movie released over Thanksgiving in 2010 will most likely earn money in 2010 and 2011. Click on the individual movie to see its total gross over all the years in which it played.

Inflation-adjusted figures are based ticket sale estimates, and may not be precise due to rounding errors.

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