- Shame (2011) $19,123,767
Leaping ahead, this movie grossed eight figures at box office.
A psychological movie about the unravelling secret life of a sex addict, popularity perhaps owed to famous British director Steve McQueen.
- Blue Is the Warmest Colour (2013) $19,465,835
This critically acclaimed French drama about the raw relationship between two young women was a milestone for LBGTQ+ cinema.
It received a standing ovation at the 66 Cannes Film Festival and ranked highest in critics' polls at the festival.