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
| ← 2006 | Most Popular Overall | 2008 → |
| 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 |
| 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.
| The Bourne Ultimatum |
| Director: Paul Greengrass |
| Lead Roles: Matt Damon as Jason Bourne |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 3, 2007 (Wide) by Universal |
| Keywords: Secret Agent, Hitmen, Faulty Memory, Fugitive / On the Run |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $227,471,070 |
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International BO: $216,572,326 |
| 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 |
| 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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Grindhouse |
| Director: Eli Roth, Quentin Tarantino, Rob Zombie, Robert Rodriguez |
| Lead Roles: Rose McGowan as Cherry (segment "Planet Terror")/Pam (segment "Death Proof"), Kurt Russell as Stuntman Mike (segment "Death Proof") |
| Initial Theatrical Release: April 6, 2007 (Wide) by Weinstein/Dimension |
| Keywords: Segments, Doctors, Serial Killer, Movie Business, Grindhouse, Stuntman, Genre Mashup, Zombies, Death of a Son or Daughter, Family Affair |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Multiple Genres, Live Action, Multiple Creative Types |
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Domestic BO: $25,031,037 |
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International BO: $25,156,752 |
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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 |
| 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.
| Dragon Wars: D-War |
| Director: Hyung-rae Shim |
| Lead Roles: Jason Behr as Ethan |
| Initial Theatrical Release: September 14, 2007 (Wide) by Freestyle Releasing, released as Dragon Wars |
| Keywords: Creature Feature, Action Adventure, Dragon, Reincarnation |
| Classification: Based on Folk Tale/Legend/Fairytale, Action, Live Action, Fantasy |
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Domestic BO: $10,977,721 |
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International BO: $68,937,640 |
| Spider-Man 3 |
| Director: Sam Raimi |
| Lead Roles: Tobey Maguire as Spider-Man/Peter Parker |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 4, 2007 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Marvel Comics, Revenge, IMAX: DMR, Escape, Death of a Best Friend, Faulty Memory, College, College Professor, 2000s, Nightclub, Hostage, Action Adventure |
| Classification: Based on Comic/Graphic Novel, Adventure, Live Action, Super Hero |
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Domestic BO: $336,530,303 |
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International BO: $558,329,927 |
Synopsis
Peter Parker and M.J. seem to finally be on the right track in their complicated relationship, but trouble looms for the superhero and his lover. Peter’s Spider-Man suit turns black and takes control of him, not only giving Peter enhanced power but also bringing out the dark side of his personality. Peter must overcome the suit’s influence as two supervillains, Sandman and Venom, rise up to destroy him and all those he holds dear.
| El orfanato |
| Director: Juan Antonio Bayona |
| Lead Roles: Belen Rueda as Laura |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 28, 2007 (Limited) by Picturehouse, released as The Orphanage |
| Keywords: Haunting, Supernatural Horror, Supernatural, Prologue, Orphan, Orphanage, Birth Defects, AIDS, Adopted Family, Death of a Son or Daughter, Suicide, Séance, Psychics, Surprise Twist, Death of a Spouse or Fiancée / Fiancé, Accidental Death, Revenge |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Horror, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $7,159,147 |
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International BO: $72,091,046 |
| 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.
| 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 |
| Waitress |
| Director: Adrienne Shelly |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 2, 2007 (Limited) by Fox Searchlight |
| Keywords: Romance, Dysfunctional Family, Unexpected Pregnancy, Food, Posthumous Release |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Romantic Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $19,097,550 |
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International BO: $3,119,633 |
| 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.
| Hot Fuzz |
| Director: Edgar Wright |
| Lead Roles: Simon Pegg as Nicholas Angel, Nick Frost as PC Danny Butterman |
| Initial Theatrical Release: February 16, 2007 (Wide) (United Kingdom) |
| Keywords: Action Comedy, Police Detective, Buddy Cop, Surprise Twist, Serial Killer, Life in a Small Town |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $23,618,786 |
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International BO: $57,077,044 |
Synopsis
As a former London constable, Nicholas Angel finds if difficult to adapt to his new assignment in the sleepy British village of Sandford. Not only does he miss the excitement of the big city, but he also has a well-meaning oaf for a partner. However, when a series of grisly accidents rocks Sandford, Nick smells something rotten in the idyllic village.
| 11th Hour |
| Director: Leila Conners Petersen |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 17, 2007 (Limited) by Warner Independent |
| Keywords: Voiceover/Narration |
| Classification: Based on Real Life Events, Documentary, Live Action, Factual |
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Domestic BO: $703,464 |
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International BO: $345,428 |
| 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 |
| Stardust |
| Director: Matthew Vaughn |
| Lead Roles: Claire Danes as Yvaine, Michelle Pfeiffer as Lamia, Robert De Niro as Captain Shakespeare, Charlie Cox as Tristan, Sienna Miller as Victoria |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 10, 2007 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Keywords: Royalty, Pirates, Visual Effects, Chase Adventure, Witches |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Adventure, Live Action, Fantasy |
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Domestic BO: $38,634,938 |
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International BO: $98,387,307 |
| The Invincible Iron Man |
| Video Release Date: January 23, 2007 by Lionsgate Home Entertainment |
| Keywords: Direct-to-Video |
| Classification: Based on Comic/Graphic Novel, Action, Digital Animation, Science Fiction |
| The Ultimate Gift |
| Director: Michael O. Sajbel |
| Lead Roles: Drew Fuller as Jason Stevens |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 9, 2007 (Wide) by Film Foundry |
| Keywords: Faith-Based Film, Coming of Age, Inheritance, Terminal Illness, Faith-Based Drama, Romance, Relationships Gone Wrong, Cancer, Homeless |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $3,438,735 |
| This Christmas |
| Director: Preston A. Whitmore II |
| Lead Roles: Loretta Devine as Ma Dear |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 21, 2007 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Christmas in November, Christmas, African Americans, Comedy Drama |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $49,121,934 |
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International BO: $611,611 |
| Constellation |
| Lead Roles: Gabrielle Union as Carmel Boxer, Hill Harper as Errol |
| Initial Theatrical Release: February 2, 2007 (Limited) by The Bigger Picture |
| Keywords: Dysfunctional Family, Funeral Reunions |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $306,533 |
| The Last Legion |
| Director: Doug Lefler |
| Lead Roles: Colin Firth as Aurelius |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 17, 2007 (Wide) by Weinstein/Dimension |
| Keywords: Sword & Sorcerer, Action Adventure, Ancient Rome |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Action, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $5,932,060 |
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International BO: $19,425,711 |
| Disturbia |
| Director: D.J. Caruso |
| Lead Roles: Shia LaBeouf as Kale |
| Initial Theatrical Release: April 13, 2007 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Keywords: House Arrest |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $80,818,974 |
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International BO: $37,718,653 |