Drew Barrymore's Highest-Grossing Movies, From E.T. To Scream

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• Blended (2014)

• Music And Lyrics (2007)

• Beverly Hills Chihuahua (2008)

• Scream (1996)

• He's Just Not That Into You (2009)

• 50 First Dates (2004)

• Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003)

• Charlie's Angels (2000)

• Batman Forever (1995)

• E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

Highlights

• Drew Barrymore found early success in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, propelling her to stardom with a diverse filmography.
• Despite a challenging childhood, Barrymore persevered and established herself as a versatile superstar over four decades.
• Her top-grossing films, like Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle and 50 First Dates, have earned millions globally, solidifying her Hollywood status.

Drew Barrymore has been memorizing scripts from the time she was a five-year-old baby in Ken Russell's horror film Altered States, before she was catapulted to stardom through her portrayal of a wide-eyed child in Steven Spielberg's iconic sci-fi blockbuster, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.

Since then, Drew has graced the silver screen with versatility and charisma, earning critical acclaim and box office success alike.

A member of the renowned Barrymore acting dynasty, she gained fame at a tender age, facing the harsh glare of the spotlight even before she could spell the word "Hollywood."

Despite a tumultuous childhood, Barrymore persevered, emerging as a superstar in the industry for over four decades.

Throughout her career, Barrymore has amassed an accomplished body of work in film, starring in over 40 movies that have brought in $3.45 billion at the box office worldwide.

Drew Barrymore's biggest payday came from the action comedy Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, for which she was reportedly paid $12 million.

Today, with an estimated net worth of $125 million, Barrymore has gone from a box-office star to a multifaceted celebrity.

She has ventured into directing, producing, marketing her own line at Walmart ("Beautiful,") and even hosting talk shows, proving her creative spirit knows no bounds.

While her versatile talents range wildly, today, let's look at the highest-grossing Drew Barrymore movies, according to statistics from Box Office Mojo.

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10 Blended (2014)

Global Box Office, Blended - $128,006,208

Drew Barrymore reunites with Adam Sandler for the third time in this 2014 romantic comedy, but this time with a twist.

They play single parents who, after a disastrous blind date, end up at the same African safari resort with their kids. Forced to share accommodations, hilarity (and perhaps some romance) ensues.

Blended drew several negative reviews from fans and critics and performed poorly at the box office, as analysts predicted an opening weekend gross of $30 million, but the film grossed just $14.2 million.

It finished its theatrical run earning $46,219,290 in North America and $81,800,000 in other territories for a total worldwide gross of $128 million.

9 Music And Lyrics (2007)

Global Box Office, Music and Lyrics - $145,896,422

Drew Barrymore takes center stage in Music And Lyrics, a 2007 romantic comedy with a soundtrack that will have you tapping your feet.

Written and directed by Marc Lawrence, the film follows Cora Corman (Barrymore), a down-on-her-luck lyricist with a talent for crafting heartfelt words, and Alex Fletcher (Hugh Grant), a washed-up pop star from the fictional band PoP!, who is offered a chance to revive her career by writing a song for a current pop diva.

As they clash and collaborate, their professional partnership blossoms into an unexpected romance. Critics were divided, commending Grant's performance and the catchy tunes but finding the plot predictable.

Music And Lyrics grossed $13.6 million in the United States and Canada on its opening weekend, debuting at number four at the box office.

It eventually grossed $50.6 million in the US and Canada and $95 million in foreign markets – for a total worldwide box office of $145.9 million, on the back of a $40 million budget.

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8 Beverly Hills Chihuahua (2008)

Global Box Office, Beverly Hills Chihuahua - $149,292,488

In Beverly Hills Chihuahua, Drew Barrymore lends her voice to Chloe, a pampered pooch living the high life in Beverly Hills.

But when a trip to Mexico takes a wrong turn, Chloe finds herself lost and alone. With the help of two other chihuahuas, the adventurous Delgado and the lovelorn Papi, Chloe must navigate the dangers of the streets and find her way back home.

This heartwarming comedy, directed by Raja Gosnell, was a commercial success at the box office. The film opened at number one, raking in $29.3 million domestically in its first weekend.

It went on to earn $94.5 million domestically and $54.8 million internationally, leading up to a total of $149.3 million worldwide.

7 Scream (1996)

Global Box Office, Scream - $173,046,663

Drew Barrymore's career trajectory took a thrilling turn with her role in Wes Craven's 1996 horror masterpiece, Scream.

Though her screen time was brief but impactful, Barrymore's portrayal of Casey Becker, a teenager tragically targeted by the masked Ghostface killer, left a lasting impression on audiences and established her scream queen status.

Despite initial skepticism due to its release during the holiday season, Scream defied expectations, becoming a box office sensation.

The film, fueled by clever meta-humor and suspenseful twists, clawed its way to a global gross of $173 million.

Domestically, it earned a commendable $103 million, while international markets brought in an additional $70 million.

These figures far surpassed its reported production budget of $14 million.

Scream not only marked a turning point for Drew Barrymore's career but also revitalized the slasher genre, influencing countless films to come.

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6 He's Just Not That Into You (2009)

Global Box Office, He's Just Not That Into You - $178,866,158

Drew Barrymore not only starred in but also produced He's Just Not That Into You, a 2009 romantic comedy-drama that explored the complexities of love in interconnected lives.

Barrymore takes on the role of Mary, a character navigating the complexities of dating in the digital age.

Despite mixed critical reception, He's Just Not That Into You performed well at the box office, raking in a global total of $178.9 million, exceeding its reported $40 million production budget by a significant margin.

This success came from a strong international showing of $84.4 million, bolstered by a respectable domestic gross of $94 million.

Its opening weekend haul of $27.8 million hinted at the film's potential.

5 50 First Dates (2004)

Global Box Office, 50 First Dates - $198,520,934

50 First Dates brought together Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore for another box office hit, following their success in The Wedding Singer.

Barrymore portrays Lucy, an art teacher with short-term memory loss, while Sandler takes on the role of Henry, a marine veterinarian who falls for her.

The crux of the film is Henry's daily mission to win Lucy's heart anew, as she forgets him each morning due to her condition. The film received mixed reviews but was a commercial success.

50 First Dates grossed $121 million in North America, exceeding its reported $75 million production budget.

International audiences added another $77.6 million, bringing the global total to $199 million.

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4 Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003)

Global Box Office, Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle - $259,175,788

Kicking into high gear four years after the original, Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle reunited Drew Barrymore with Cameron Diaz and Lucy Liu for another action-packed adventure.

Reprising their roles as the Townsend Agency's fearless trio, Dylan, Natalie, and Alex, they trade their signature pink outfits for sleek black ensembles, taking on a global mission involving stolen rings and international espionage.

Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle kicked off its box office run with a strong opening weekend, raking in $37.6 million in ticket sales.

Despite its production budget of $120 million, the film faced the challenge of relying on international box office earnings to turn a profit. In the United States alone, it earned $100.8 million.

However, it was the global market that ultimately bolstered its financial standing, with the film grossing $259 million worldwide by the end of its theatrical run, underperforming its predecessor by $5 million.

3 Charlie's Angels (2000)

Global Box Office, Charlie's Angels - $264,105,545

Kicking off the action-comedy franchise in 2000, Charlie's Angels brought Drew Barrymore together with Cameron Diaz and Lucy Liu as the iconic crime-fighting trio.

Barrymore shines as Dylan Sanders, the brainy and resourceful tech whiz of the group, using her skills to crack codes and navigate the digital world.

The film received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics, with praise for the performances of Diaz, Barrymore, Liu and Bill Murray, as well as its action sequences and humor, but criticisms aimed at the plot and lack of originality.

Against a budget of $93 million, Charlie's Angels grossed $125.3 million in North America and $148.8 million in other territories, for a worldwide gross of $264.1 million.

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2 Batman Forever (1995)

Global Box Office, Batman Forever - $336,567,158

Tim Burton stepped aside for Joel Schumacher in this 1995 superhero flick, the third in the Batman franchise.

Val Kilmer took over the cape and cowl from Michael Keaton, joined by an eccentric cast including Jim Carrey as the Riddler, Tommy Lee Jones as Two-Face, and Drew Barrymore as Sugar, Two-Face's angelic-looking accomplice.

Her portrayal, with its contrasting sweetness and underlying darkness, added a unique layer to the film's antagonist dynamic. Not held back by some critical reservations it received, Batman Forever was a hit at the box office.

The film grossed $184 million in the United States and Canada and $152.5 million in other countries, totaling $336.53 million, on the back of a $100 million production budget.

Adjusted for inflation, the figure currently stands at $445.5 million, according to TheNumbers.

1 E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

Global Box Office, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial - $792,910,554

Drew Barrymore's film career kicked off with a bang in Steven Spielberg's iconic 1982 masterpiece, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.

At just seven years old, she brought her acting chops to light as Gertie, the little sister who befriends the stranded extraterrestrial.

E.T. was near universally acclaimed by critics and is regarded as one of the greatest films of all time. It received nine nominations at the 55th Academy Awards, winning in five categories.

E.T. was a cultural phenomenon and a box office smash hit. On a production budget of just $10.5 million, it grossed $359 million in the United States and Canada and $619 million worldwide.

The film grossed $792.9 million worldwide, surpassing Star Wars to become the highest-grossing film of all time, a record it held for eleven years until Spielberg's own Jurassic Park surpassed it in 1993.

Adjusted for inflation, its total gross stands at an astounding $1.42 billion today.

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