#1 of 6 #1 adventure movie of 1970
1970 · Adventure, Comedy
$191M worldwide · 76% of the chart's total
$59M US & Canada · 31% $132M elsewhere · 69%
Adventure box office · 1970
Adventure Box Office 1970: Highest-Grossing Adventure Movies
The Aristocats (1970) is the highest-grossing adventure movie released in 1970, with $191M worldwide, ahead of Little Big Man (1970) at $31.6M and Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970) at $19M. 6 adventure films released in 1970 report a worldwide gross, $251.8M in all, 48% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 89% on 1969, whose releases took $133.6M. By language, English leads with $251.8M across 6 adventure releases.
- 1970 releases with a gross
- 6
- combined worldwide
- $251.8M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs 1969
- +89%
#1 of 6 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Adventure Hits of 1970?
The Aristocats (1970) leads with $191M, 76% of the total. The top 5 together took $251.8M, almost all of what the 6 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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Every Adventure Release of 1970, Ranked by Worldwide Gross
Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in 1970.
- 1 Dec 24, 1970 US and Canada: $59M Rest of the world: $132M Worldwide: $191M
- 2 Dec 23, 1970 US and Canada: $31.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $31.6M
- 3 Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970)May 26, 1970 US and Canada: $19M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $19M
May 26, 1970 · English · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi $19M worldwide - 4 Jun 23, 1970 US and Canada: $5.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $5.2M
- 5 Jun 16, 1970 US and Canada: $5.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $5.1M
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The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970)Oct 29, 1970 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $19.9K Oct 29, 1970 · English · Comedy, Crime, Adventure $19.9K worldwide
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in 1970?
Of the top 6, Little Big Man (1970) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while The Aristocats (1970) made 69% of its gross abroad. Across all 6 films, $119.8M (48%) came from the US & Canada. 1 film of the top 6 reports no US & Canada figure.
- 1 The Aristocats (1970) $191M $59M US & Canada · 31% $132M elsewhere · 69%
- 2 Little Big Man (1970) $31.6M $31.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970) $19M $19M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Kelly's Heroes (1970) $5.2M $5.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 Two Mules for Sister Sara (1970) $5.1M $5.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 6 The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970) $19.9K No US & Canada figure reported
By release month
Which Month of 1970 Earned the Most?
December releases took the most, $222.6M from 2 films, led by The Aristocats (1970). October was the quietest month ($19.9K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.
- January Jan No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- February Feb No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- March Mar No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- April Apr No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- May May Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970) $19M Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970)
- June Jun Kelly's Heroes (1970) $10.3M Kelly's Heroes (1970)
- July Jul No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- August Aug No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- September Sep No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- October Oct The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970) $19.9K The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970)
- November Nov No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- December Dec The Aristocats (1970) $222.6M The Aristocats (1970)
Last 10 years
How Does 1970 Compare With Previous Years?
Of these 10 years, 1967 earned the most: $274.2M from 4 films, led by The Jungle Book (1967). 1970 took $251.8M.
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 3 films | 3 | $370.7K | – | The Colossus of Rhodes (1961) $350K |
| 1962 6 films · +12665% | 6 | $47.3M | +12665% | Lawrence of Arabia (1962) $46M |
| 1963 6 films · +58% | 6 | $74.7M | +58% | It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963) $46.3M |
| 1964 4 films · −63% | 4 | $27.3M | −63% | From Russia with Love (1964) $24.8M |
| 1965 4 films · +323% | 4 | $115.4M | +323% | Thunderball (1965) $63.6M |
| 1966 5 films · −100% | 5 | $16.1K | −100% | The Ghost of Monk’s Island (1966) $13.9K |
| 1967 4 films · +1700634% | 4 | $274.2M | +1700634% | The Jungle Book (1967) $205.8M |
| 1968 9 films · −84% | 9 | $44.6M | −84% | Planet of the Apes (1968) $32.6M |
| 1969 7 films · +199% | 7 | $133.6M | +199% | Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) $102.3M |
| 1970 6 films · +89% | 6 | $251.8M | +89% | The Aristocats (1970) $191M |
Archive
Adventure Box Office Year by Year
Every year from 1923 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2019 leads with $20.5B, led by Avengers: Endgame (2019).
2020s 7 years · $64.6B
2010s 10 years · $150.8B
- 2019 $20.5B #1 Avengers: Endgame (2019)
- 2018 $17.2B #1 Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
- 2017 $18.3B #1 Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017)
- 2016 $17.6B #1 Captain America: Civil War (2016)
- 2015 $18.1B #1 Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015)
- 2014 $13.1B #1 Transformers: Age Of Extinction (2014)
- 2013 $13.7B #1 Iron Man 3 (2013)
- 2012 $15.4B #1 The Avengers (2012)
- 2011 $8.2B #1 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)
- 2010 $8.6B #1 Toy Story 3 (2010)
2000s 10 years · $71.5B
- 2009 $11.9B #1 Avatar (2009)
- 2008 $7.7B #1 Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)
- 2007 $7.9B #1 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)
- 2006 $7.1B #1 Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006)
- 2005 $7.3B #1 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
- 2004 $6B #1 Shrek 2 (2004)
- 2003 $7.2B #1 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
- 2002 $5.9B #1 Spider-Man (2002)
- 2001 $5.9B #1 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
- 2000 $4.4B #1 Mission: Impossible II (2000)
1990s 10 years · $23B
- 1999 $4.6B #1 Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)
- 1998 $3.1B #1 Armageddon (1998)
- 1997 $2.7B #1 The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)
- 1996 $3.5B #1 Independence Day (1996)
- 1995 $2.9B #1 Toy Story (1995)
- 1994 $2B #1 The Lion King (1994)
- 1993 $1.1B #1 Cliffhanger (1993)
- 1992 $427.5M #1 Forever Young (1992)
- 1991 $1.1B #1 Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)
- 1990 $1.6B #1 Dances with Wolves (1990)
1980s 10 years · $8.9B
- 1989 $1.7B #1 Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
- 1988 $819.3M #1 Crocodile Dundee II (1988)
- 1987 $429.9M #1 Predator (1987)
- 1986 $841.3M #1 Crocodile Dundee (1986)
- 1985 $1.4B #1 Back to the Future (1985)
- 1984 $810.9M #1 Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
- 1983 $990M #1 Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)
- 1982 $474.1M #1 First Blood (1982)
- 1981 $590.1M #1 Superman II (1981)
- 1980 $763.7M #1 Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
1970s 10 years · $3.4B
- 1979 $450.6M #1 Moonraker (1979)
- 1978 $596.2M #1 Superman (1978)
- 1977 $1.4B #1 Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
- 1976 $52.6M #1 King Kong (1976)
- 1975 $513.1M #1 Jaws (1975)
- 1974 $60.5M #1 Benji (1974)
- 1973 $35.5M #1 Live and Let Die (1973)
- 1972 $85.5M #1 The Poseidon Adventure (1972)
- 1971 $476.6K #1 The Red Tent (1971)
- 1970 $251.8M #1 The Aristocats (1970)
1960s 10 years · $759.7M
- 1969 $133.6M #1 Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)
- 1968 $44.6M #1 Planet of the Apes (1968)
- 1967 $274.2M #1 The Jungle Book (1967)
- 1966 $16.1K #1 The Ghost of Monk’s Island (1966)
- 1965 $115.4M #1 Thunderball (1965)
- 1964 $27.3M #1 From Russia with Love (1964)
- 1963 $74.7M #1 It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963)
- 1962 $47.3M #1 Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
- 1961 $370.7K #1 The Colossus of Rhodes (1961)
- 1960 $42.2M #1 Swiss Family Robinson (1960)
1950s 10 years · $325.9M
- 1959 $74.6M #1 Ben-Hur (1959)
- 1958 $172.8K #1 The Old Man and the Sea (1958)
- 1957 $27.2M #1 The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)
- 1956 $42M #1 Around the World in 80 Days (1956)
- 1955 $93.9M #1 Lady and the Tramp (1955)
- 1954 $43.9K #1 Knights of the Round Table (1954)
- 1953 $87.5M #1 Peter Pan (1953)
- 1952 $352.2K #1 Les Miserables (1952)
- 1951 $1.2K #1 Alice in Wonderland (1951)
- 1950 $7.7K #1 The Flame and the Arrow (1950)
1940s 6 years · $5.3M
1930s 5 years · $25.7M
FAQ
Adventure Box Office 1970: Questions & Answers
The chart's numbers in short: the #1 film, the total, the billion-dollar hits and the US & Canada share, answered from the same 6 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing adventure movie in 1970?
The Aristocats (1970) leads with $191M worldwide, $59M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Little Big Man (1970) at $31.6M and Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970) at $19M.
How much did adventure movies released in 1970 earn?
6 adventure films released in 1970 report a worldwide gross, $251.8M in all, or $42M per film on average. 1969 releases took $133.6M.
How many adventure movies released in 1970 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by The Aristocats (1970) with $191M.
How is the 1970 adventure box office chart ranked and where do the numbers come from?
Films are ranked by lifetime worldwide gross in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation, and grouped by their release date in 1970. The figures are the reported box office grosses in our database. A gross that looks misattributed, such as one figure shared by two unrelated films or a blockbuster total on an obscure title, is left out rather than shown as a fact.
How often is the 1970 adventure box office chart updated?
Grosses change while films are in theaters and whenever a new figure is reported; this chart reads the latest numbers in our database, so an older film can still move after a re-release.