#1 of 3 #1 comedy movie of December 1973
1973 · Drama, Comedy
$156M worldwide · 89% of the chart's total
$156M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Comedy box office · December 1973
Comedy Box Office, December 1973: Top-Grossing Releases
The Sting (1973) is the highest-grossing comedy movie released in December 1973, with $156M worldwide, ahead of Sleeper (1973) at $18.3M and Amarcord (1973) at $195.8K. 3 comedy films released in December 1973 report a worldwide gross, $174.5M in all, 100% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion.
- December 1973 releases with a gross
- 3
- combined worldwide
- $174.5M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- earned in the US & Canada
- 100%
#1 of 3 Top 3
What Were the Biggest Comedy Hits of December 1973?
The Sting (1973) leads with $156M, 89% of the total. The top 3 together took $174.5M, almost all of what the 3 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
- Number 1
-
Number 2 -
Number 3
US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world
The chart
Every Comedy Release of December 1973, 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 December 1973.
- 1 Dec 25, 1973 US and Canada: $156M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $156M
- 2 Dec 17, 1973 US and Canada: $18.3M Rest of the world: $139 Worldwide: $18.3M
- 3 Dec 18, 1973 US and Canada: $125.5K Rest of the world: $70.3K Worldwide: $195.8K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in December 1973?
Of the top 3, The Sting (1973) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Amarcord (1973) made 36% of its gross abroad. Across all 3 films, $174.5M (100%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 The Sting (1973) $156M $156M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 2 Sleeper (1973) $18.3M $18.3M US & Canada · 100% $139 elsewhere · <1%
- 3 Amarcord (1973) $195.8K $125.5K US & Canada · 64% $70.3K elsewhere · 36%
By release week
Which Week of December 1973 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 52 (Dec 23–29) took $156M, led by The Sting (1973). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 48 Wk 48 Nov 25–Dec 1 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 49 Wk 49 Dec 2–8 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 50 Wk 50 Dec 9–15 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 51 Wk 51 Dec 16–22 Sleeper (1973) $18.5M Sleeper (1973)
- Week 52 Wk 52 Dec 23–29 The Sting (1973) $156M The Sting (1973)
- Week 53 Wk 53 Dec 30–31 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does December 1973 Compare With December in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, December 1970 earned the most: $191.1M from 6 films, led by The Aristocats (1970). December 1973 took $174.5M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 1964 2 films | 2 | $15.4K | – | Kiss Me, Stupid (1964) $8.9K |
| December 1965 1 film · +1955% | 1 | $315.7K | +1955% | Do Not Disturb (1965) $315.7K |
| December 1966 3 films · −59% | 3 | $128.1K | −59% | Made in U.S.A (1966) $95.3K |
| December 1967 4 films · +126166% | 4 | $161.8M | +126166% | The Graduate (1967) $105M |
| December 1968 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| December 1969 1 film | 1 | $403.1K | – | Hello, Dolly! (1969) $403.1K |
| December 1970 6 films · +47306% | 6 | $191.1M | +47306% | The Aristocats (1970) $191M |
| December 1971 4 films · −94% | 4 | $10.6M | −94% | Gentlemen of Fortune (1971) $10.6M |
| December 1972 2 films · −98% | 2 | $224K | −98% | Victoria No. 203 (1972) $201.2K |
| December 1973 3 films · +77817% | 3 | $174.5M | +77817% | The Sting (1973) $156M |
Archive
Comedy Box Office in 1973, Month by Month
The months of 1973 with their totals: December leads with $174.5M, led by The Sting (1973).
- January No grosses
- February $22.6M #1 The World’s Greatest Athlete (1973)
- March $24.5K #1 The Long Goodbye (1973)
- April No grosses
- May $1.1K #1 Paper Moon (1973)
- June $3.7K #1 Indian Summer (1973)
- July No grosses
- August $116.4M #1 American Graffiti (1973)
- September No grosses
- October $483 #1 Bawdy Tales (1973)
- November No grosses
- December $174.5M #1 The Sting (1973)
FAQ
Comedy Box Office December 1973: 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 3 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing comedy movie in December 1973?
The Sting (1973) leads with $156M worldwide, $156M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Sleeper (1973) at $18.3M and Amarcord (1973) at $195.8K.
How much did comedy movies released in December 1973 earn?
3 comedy films released in December 1973 report a worldwide gross, $174.5M in all, or $58.2M per film on average.
How many comedy movies released in December 1973 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by The Sting (1973) with $156M.
How is the December 1973 comedy 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 December 1973. 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 December 1973 comedy 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.