The two charts depict the popularity of film types for both genders and the amount of tickets sold for six different genres of movie in the USA in 2010.
Overall, it is clear that romantic comedy and action films were the most popular genres among women and men, respectively, Whereas, the most popular tilm type regarding to box-office takings in 2010 was action films.
Regarding the box-office takings the most popular film genre was action films, which were choosen by approximately half of visitors. Moreover, comedy films were second most popular among other types and they were half as popular as action films.
Consequently, romantic comedy and thriller were similar on their popularity, at 12% and 10% of all tickets, respectively. Additionally, the least popular films were other types, which were chosen by 5% of visitors in the USA.
Looking at the details, as regard the action films, which were the most popular among men, and two-fifth were chose them. Likewise, about third of women chose romantic comedy. By the way, the second most popular genre among women were action films, which chosen by quarter of women and men about fifth. The least attractive genre for women was science fiction, with only 5% of women watching this type of film. In addition, both genres showed the same level of interest in westerns (10%).