Most Popular Movies 2005
This chart shows the 2005 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 2005 releases.
See also: Domestic Release Schedule for 2005 - Top 2005 Worldwide
| ← 2004 | Most Popular Overall | 2006 → |
| The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe |
| Director: Andrew Adamson |
| Lead Roles: Georgie Henley as Lucy Pevensie, Skandar Keynes as Edmund Pevensie, William Moseley as Peter Pevensie, Anna Popplewell as Susan Pevensie, Tilda Swinton as White Witch, Liam Neeson as Aslan |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 9, 2005 (Wide) by Walt Disney |
| Keywords: Alternative Dimensions / Parallel universe, Talking Animals, Visual Effects, World War II, Family Adventure |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Adventure, Animation/Live Action, Fantasy |
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Domestic BO: $291,710,957 |
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International BO: $428,828,615 |
Synopsis
Four young adventurers playing hide and-seek in the country home of an old professor stumble upon an enchanted wardrobe that will take them places they never dreamed. Stepping through the wardrobe door, they are whisked out of World War II London into the spectacular parallel universe known as Narnia—a fairy-tale realm of magical proportions where woodland animals talk and mythological creatures roam the hills. But Narnia has fallen under the icy spell of a mad sorceress, cursed to suffer through a winter that never ends by the White Witch Jadis. Now, aided by Narnia’s rightful leader, the wise and mystical lion Aslan, the four Pevensie children will discover their own strength and lead Narnia into a spectacular battle to be free of the Witch’s glacial enslavement forever.
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| King Kong |
| Director: Peter Jackson |
| Lead Roles: Andy Serkis as King Kong/Lumpy the Cook |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 14, 2005 (Wide) by Universal |
| Keywords: Animals Gone Bad, Creature Feature, Visual Effects, Motion Capture Performance, Action Adventure |
| Classification: Remake, Adventure, Animation/Live Action, Fantasy |
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Domestic BO: $218,080,025 |
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International BO: $332,437,332 |
| Madagascar |
| Director: Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath |
| Lead Roles: Ben Stiller as Ales The Lion, Chris Rock as Marty The Zebra, David Schwimmer as Melman The Giraffe, Jada Pinkett Smith as Gloria the Hippo |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 27, 2005 (Wide) by Dreamworks SKG |
| Keywords: Family Adventure, Animal Lead, Talking Animals, Zoos, In a Plane, You Can't Go Home Again, Set in New York City, Set in New York, Jungle, Friends turned Enemies |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Digital Animation, Kids Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $193,595,521 |
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International BO: $362,964,045 |
| Fantastic Four |
| Director: Tim Story |
| Lead Roles: Ioan Gruffudd as Reed Richards, Jessica Alba as Sue Storm |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 8, 2005 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox |
| Keywords: Marvel Comics, Visual Effects, Action Adventure, Origin Story, Space Program, Friends turned Enemies, Revenge, Epilogue |
| Classification: Based on Comic/Graphic Novel, Action, Live Action, Super Hero |
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Domestic BO: $154,696,080 |
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International BO: $178,436,670 |
Synopsis
Scientist Reed Richards persuades his arrogant former classmate, Victor von Doom to fund his experiments with cosmic energy. On von Doom’s space station, the crew — including astronaut Ben Grimm, researcher Sue Storm and pilot Johnny Storm — are exposed to a mysterious cosmic storm that bestows super powers upon them. As they cope with their transformations, von Doom vows his revenge.
| Pride & Prejudice |
| Director: Joe Wright |
| Lead Roles: Matthew MacFadyen as Mr. Darcy |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 11, 2005 (Limited) by Focus Features, released as Pride and Prejudice |
| Keywords: Historical Drama, Eloping |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Drama, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $38,372,662 |
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International BO: $88,176,945 |
Synopsis
When wealthy bachelor Mr. Bingley takes up residence in a nearby mansion, the Bennets are abuzz. Amongst the man’s sophisticated circle of London friends and the influx of young militia officers, surely there will be no shortage of suitors for the Bennet sisters. Eldest daughter Jane, serene and beautiful, seems poised to win Mr. Bingley’s heart. For her part, Lizzie meets with the handsome and—it would seem—snobbish Mr. Darcy, and the battle of the sexes is joined. Their encounters are frequent and spirited yet far from encouraging. But a crisis involving youngest sister Lydia soon opens Lizzie’s eyes to the true nature of her relationship with Mr. Darcy. The ensuing rush of feelings leaves no one unchanged, and inspires the Bennets and everyone around them to reaffirm what is most important in life.
| Monster-in-Law |
| Director: Robert Luketic |
| Lead Roles: Jennifer Lopez as Charlie Honeywell, Jane Fonda as Viola Fields, Michael Vartan as Kevin |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 13, 2005 (Wide) by New Line |
| Keywords: In-Laws / Future In-Laws, Romantic Comedy, Dysfunctional Family, Romance, Relationships Gone Wrong |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Romantic Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $82,931,301 |
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International BO: $73,000,000 |
| War of the Worlds |
| Director: Steven Spielberg |
| Lead Roles: Tom Cruise as Ray Ferier |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 24, 2005 (Wide), released as War Of The Worlds (Australia) |
| Keywords: Alien Invasion, Visual Effects, Voiceover/Narration, Set in Illinois, Set in England, Set in France, Set in Italy, Restaurants, War, 2000s, End of the World, Car Accident, Action Adventure |
| Classification: Remake, Action, Animation/Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $234,280,354 |
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International BO: $372,556,181 |
Synopsis
Located somewhere in the New England United States, the family — like millions of others around the globe — is forced to take refuge from the aliens’ highly advanced weapons and impenetrable shields, which are unstoppable against anything that mankind can throw at them. Unable to fight back and finding it more and more difficult to remain hidden from the aliens, the human race faces the end of its existence.
| Hitch |
| Director: Andy Tennant |
| Lead Roles: Will Smith as Alex "Hitch" Hitchens |
| Initial Theatrical Release: February 11, 2005 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Relationship Advice, Romance, Tabloid Journalism, Set in Manhattan, Set in New York, Wedding Day, Breaking the Fourth Wall, Romantic Comedy |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Romantic Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $177,784,257 |
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International BO: $189,000,000 |
| It's All Gone Pete Tong |
| Lead Roles: Paul Kaye as Frankie Wilde |
| Initial Theatrical Release: April 15, 2005 (Limited) by Matson |
| Classification: Based on Real Life Events, Drama, Live Action, Dramatization |
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Domestic BO: $120,620 |
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International BO: $2,105,983 |
| Batman Begins |
| Director: Christopher Nolan |
| Lead Roles: Christian Bale as Batman/Bruce Wayne |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 15, 2005 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: D.C. Comics, Visual Effects, Corrupt Cops, Film Noir, Hallucinations, IMAX: DMR, Action Thriller, Origin Story |
| Classification: Based on Comic/Graphic Novel, Action, Live Action, Super Hero |
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Domestic BO: $205,343,774 |
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International BO: $151,426,819 |
Synopsis
A young Bruce Wayne travels to the Far East, where he’s trained in the martial arts by Henri Ducard, a member of the mysterious League of Shadows. When Ducard reveals the League’s true purpose — the complete destruction of Gotham City — Wayne returns to Gotham intent on cleaning up the city without resorting to murder. With the help of Alfred, his loyal butler, and Lucius Fox, a tech expert at Wayne Enterprises, Batman is born.
| Son of the Mask |
| Director: Lawrence Guterman |
| Lead Roles: Jamie Kennedy as Tim Avery, Alan Cumming as Loki, Traylor Howard as Tonya Avery, Bob Hoskins as Odin |
| Initial Theatrical Release: February 18, 2005 (Wide) by New Line |
| Keywords: Dark Horse Comics, Heroic Adventure, Norse Mythology, Delayed Sequel, Famously Bad |
| Classification: Based on Comic/Graphic Novel, Adventure, Live Action, Kids Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $17,018,422 |
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International BO: $42,900,000 |
| The Aggressives |
| Initial Theatrical Release: October 7, 2005 (Limited) by Seventh Art Releasing |
| Classification: Based on Real Life Events, Documentary, Live Action, Factual |
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Domestic BO: $3,769 |
| Agata e la tempesta |
| Director: Silvio Soldini |
| Initial Theatrical Release: January 14, 2005 (Wide), released as Agata And The Storm (Australia) |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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International BO: $72,688 |
| Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit |
| Director: Nick Park, Steve Box |
| Lead Roles: Peter Sallis as Wallace |
| Initial Theatrical Release: September 15, 2005 (Wide) (New Zealand) |
| Keywords: Family Movie, Monster, Kids Horror, Werewolf, Surprise Twist, Animal Lead, Inventor, Romance |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Stop-Motion Animation, Kids Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $56,068,547 |
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International BO: $141,524,605 |
Synopsis
Wallace and Gromit have launched a new business venture just in time for a major gardening competition in their neighborhood of West Wallaby. “Anti-Pesto” is a humane pest-relocation service in which Wallace and Gromit capture rabbits and other critters who have been eating the produce from local gardens and give them new homes somewhere else. Business has been going well, and when the woman hosting the garden show, Lady Tottington, discovers a massive tribe of rabbits has been making a mess of her garden, she calls in Wallace and Gromit to move the bunnies elsewhere. Wallace is quite taken with Lady Tottington, but he’s not the only one—Victor Quartermaine is a slick but arrogant upper-class type who wants to win Lady Tottington’s hand (and fortune) and is convinced he can do a better job capturing the rabbits than Wallace. However, Wallace’s attempts to brainwash the rabbits away from veggies using his latest invention has disastrous results, and soon Wallace has to deal with a beastly bunny as well as a heavily-armed Quartermaine.
| Just Friends |
| Director: Roger Kumble |
| Lead Roles: Ryan Reynolds as Chris Brander, Amy Smart as Jamie Palamino |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 23, 2005 (Wide) by New Line |
| Keywords: Music Industry, Fat Suit, Romantic Comedy, Christmas in November, Christmas, 1990s, Prologue, You Can't Go Home Again, Pop Music, Singers, Romance, Relationships Gone Wrong, Dysfunctional Family |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Romantic Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $32,596,916 |
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International BO: $10,200,763 |
| The Other Side of the Street |
| Initial Theatrical Release: February 25, 2005 (Limited) by Strand Releasing |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action |
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Domestic BO: $55,459 |
| Elektra |
| Director: Rob Bowman |
| Lead Roles: Jennifer Garner as Elektra |
| Initial Theatrical Release: January 14, 2005 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox |
| Keywords: Marvel Comics, Visual Effects, Non-Chronological, Action Adventure, Hitmen, Hitman Falling In Love with their Target |
| Classification: Spin-Off, Action, Live Action, Super Hero |
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Domestic BO: $24,409,722 |
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International BO: $32,414,911 |
| Star Wars Ep. III: Revenge of the Sith |
| Director: George Lucas |
| Lead Roles: Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan "Ben" Kenobi, Natalie Portman as Padmé Amidala, Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 19, 2005 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox |
| Keywords: Visual Effects, Good vs. Evil, Cyborg, Cloning, War, Betrayal, Death of a Spouse or Fiancée / Fiancé, Space Opera, Filmed in Shepperton Studios, Surrey, England, Filmed in Surrey, England, Filmed in England, Filmed in United Kingdom, Filmed in Elstree Studios, Hertfordshire, England, Filmed in Hertfordshire, England, Filmed in Fox Studios Australia, Sydney, Australia, Filmed in Sydney, Australia, Filmed in New South Wales, Australia, Filmed in Australia, Filmed in Phuket, Thailand, Filmed in Thailand, Filmed in Mount Etna, Italy, Filmed in Italy, Action Adventure |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Animation/Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $380,270,577 |
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International BO: $468,728,300 |
Synopsis
Years after the onset of the Clone Wars, the noble Jedi Knights lead a massive clone army into a galaxy-wide battle against the Separatists. When the sinister Sith unveil a thousand-year-old plot to rule the galaxy, the Republic crumbles and from its ashes rises the evil Galactic Empire. Jedi hero Anakin Skywalker is seduced by the dark side of the Force to become the Emperor's new apprentice -- Darth Vader. The Jedi are decimated, as Obi-Wan Kenobi and Jedi Master Yoda are forced into hiding. The only hope for the galaxy are Anakin's own offspring -- the twin children born in secrecy who will grow up to become heroes.
| The Island |
| Director: Michael Bay |
| Lead Roles: Ewan McGregor as Lincoln Six-Echo, Scarlett Johansson as Jordan Two-Delta |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 22, 2005 (Wide) by Dreamworks SKG |
| Keywords: Cloning, Same Actor, Multiple Roles, Surprise Twist, Hitmen, Environment, Post Apocalypse, Conspiracy Theory, Corporate Malfeasance, Dream Sequence, Action Thriller |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $35,818,913 |
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International BO: $127,200,000 |
| The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio |
| Director: Jane Anderson |
| Initial Theatrical Release: September 30, 2005 (Limited) by Dreamworks SKG |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Drama, Live Action, Dramatization |
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Domestic BO: $627,844 |
| Aliens of the Deep |
| Director: James Cameron, Steven Quale |
| Initial Theatrical Release: January 28, 2005 (IMAX) by Walt Disney |
| Keywords: 3-D, 3-D - Shot in 3-D, Nature Documentary, Underwater, Animal Lead, Edutainment |
| Classification: Based on Real Life Events, Documentary, Live Action, Factual |
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Domestic BO: $8,968,684 |
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International BO: $3,797,000 |
Synopsis
Academy Award®-winning director James Cameron combines his talents as a filmmaker with his passion for exploration in all forms in "Aliens of the Deep," an Earthship Production presented in IMAX® 3-D by Walt Disney Pictures and Walden Media. Inspired by concepts from the field of astrobiology - the study of life on other worlds - Cameron explores the idea that the bizarre creatures living in the extreme environments found on the ocean floor might provide a blueprint for what life is li e elsewhere in the universe. The director is joined in the journey by a team of young marine biologists and NASA researchers who share his interests and excitement as they consider the correlation between life under water and the life we may one day find in outer space. "Aliens of the Deep" presents the dramatic and visually stunning highlights of a series of expeditions to deep-ocean hydrothermal vents, where super-heated, mineral-charged water gives life to some of the strangest animals on Earth - 6-foot-tall worms with blood-red plumes, blind white crabs, and an astonishing biomass of white shrimp, all competing to find just the right location in the flow of near-boiling water. This dventure brings the audience face to face with what it might be like to travel far into space and ncounter life on other worlds.
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| Rag Tale |
| Director: Mary McGuckian |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
| Fever Pitch |
| Director: Peter Farrelly, Bobby Farrelly |
| Lead Roles: Drew Barrymore as Lindsay |
| Initial Theatrical Release: April 8, 2005 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox |
| Keywords: Romance, Baseball, Remake, Romantic Comedy, Relationships Gone Wrong, Workaholic |
| Classification: Remake, Romantic Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $42,071,069 |
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International BO: $8,000,000 |
| Mr. and Mrs. Smith |
| Director: Doug Liman |
| Lead Roles: Brad Pitt as John Smith, Angelina Jolie as Jane Smith |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 10, 2005 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox, released as Mr. And Mrs. Smith |
| Keywords: Hitmen, Secret Agent, Assassination, Nightclub, Car Chase, Family Secrets, Secret Identity, Action Comedy |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $186,336,279 |
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International BO: $299,787,811 |
| Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous |
| Director: John Pasquin |
| Lead Roles: Sandra Bullock as Gracie Hart |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 24, 2005 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Undercover, Action Comedy, Police Detective, Kidnap, Rescue, FBI, Relationships Gone Wrong |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $48,478,006 |
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International BO: $52,814,337 |