U.K. Box Office: 'Fifty Shades' Becomes Highest-Grossing 18-Rated Film Ever 

U.K. Box Office: 'Fifty Shades' Becomes Highest-Grossing 18-Rated Film Ever

The steamy drama overtakes 'The Wolf of Wall Street' after just 10 days.

has become the most successful film in the U.K. ever with an 18 certificate, which means that no one under 18 can be admitted to a British cinema to see the film.

The erotic drama - which was released in France with a 12 rating - earned $7 million in its second weekend, bringing its U.K. box-office tally so far to $38.7 million, easily surpassing the $34.9 million amassed by previous record holder

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had already scored the biggest U.K. opening weekend ever for an 18-rated film with three-day revenue of $20.8 million. It also had the biggest debut in the U.K. for a title that is not a sequel or part of an existing franchise.

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