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Comedy Box Office 1976: Highest-Grossing Comedy Movies

Silver Streak (1976) is the highest-grossing comedy movie released in 1976, with $51.1M worldwide, ahead of Silent Movie (1976) at $36.1M and The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976) at $33.8M. 12 comedy films released in 1976 report a worldwide gross, $181.6M in all, 100% of it from the US & Canada. That is down 40% on 1975, whose releases took $301.6M. By language, English leads with $145.4M across 8 comedy releases.

1976 releases with a gross
12
combined worldwide
$181.6M
Silver Streak (1976), the #1
$51.1M
vs 1975
−40%
Silver Streak (1976) movie poster #1 of 12
#1 comedy movie of 1976

Silver Streak (1976)

1976 · Action, Thriller

$51.1M worldwide · 28% of the chart's total

$51.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Comedy Hits of 1976?

Silver Streak (1976) leads with $51.1M, 28% of the total. The top 5 together took $175.1M, 96% of what all 12 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Silver Streak (1976) movie poster Number 1
    $51.1M Silver Streak (1976)
    $51.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  2. Silent Movie (1976) movie poster Number 2
    $36.1M Silent Movie (1976)
    $36.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  3. The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976) movie poster Number 3
    $33.8M The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976)
    $33.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  4. The Bad News Bears (1976) movie poster Number 4
    $32.2M The Bad News Bears (1976)
    $32.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  5. Gus (1976) movie poster Number 5
    $21.9M Gus (1976)
    $21.9M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Comedy Release of 1976, 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 1976.

  1. 1 Silver Streak (1976) movie poster
    Silver Streak (1976) Dec 3, 1976 · English · Action, Thriller, Comedy $51.1M worldwide
    Dec 3, 1976 US and Canada: $51.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $51.1M
  2. 2 Silent Movie (1976) movie poster
    Silent Movie (1976) Jun 16, 1976 · Comedy $36.1M worldwide
    Jun 16, 1976 US and Canada: $36.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $36.1M
  3. 3 The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976) movie poster
    The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976) Dec 15, 1976 · English · Comedy, Crime $33.8M worldwide
    Dec 15, 1976 US and Canada: $33.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $33.8M
  4. 4 The Bad News Bears (1976) movie poster
    The Bad News Bears (1976) Apr 7, 1976 · English · Drama, Sport, Comedy $32.2M worldwide
    Apr 7, 1976 US and Canada: $32.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $32.2M
  5. 5 Gus (1976) movie poster
    Gus (1976) Jul 7, 1976 · English · Sport, Comedy, Family $21.9M worldwide
    Jul 7, 1976 US and Canada: $21.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $21.9M
  6. 6 The Big Bus (1976) movie poster
    The Big Bus (1976) Jun 23, 1976 · English · Action, Comedy $3.5M worldwide
    Jun 23, 1976 US and Canada: $3.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.5M
  7. 7 Bugsy Malone (1976) movie poster
    Bugsy Malone (1976) Sep 15, 1976 · English · Comedy, Crime, Family $2.8M worldwide
    Sep 15, 1976 US and Canada: $2.8M Rest of the world: $55.5K Worldwide: $2.8M
  8. 8 Small Change (1976) movie poster
    Small Change (1976) Mar 17, 1976 · French · Comedy, Drama $38.8K worldwide
    Mar 17, 1976 US and Canada: $38.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $38.8K
  9. 9 Murder by Death (1976) movie poster
    Murder by Death (1976) Jun 23, 1976 · English · Mystery, Thriller, Comedy $38.2K worldwide
    Jun 23, 1976 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $38.2K
  10. 10 Ugly, Dirty and Bad (1976) movie poster
    Ugly, Dirty and Bad (1976) Sep 23, 1976 · Italian · Comedy, Drama $7.1K worldwide
    Sep 23, 1976 US and Canada: $7.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7.1K
  11. 11 Yalkae, a Joker in High School (1976) movie poster
    Yalkae, a Joker in High School (1976) Jan 29, 1976 · Korean · Drama, Comedy $2.9K worldwide
    Jan 29, 1976 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.9K
  12. 12 Family Plot (1976) movie poster
    Family Plot (1976) Apr 9, 1976 · English · Drama, Thriller, Comedy $111 worldwide
    Apr 9, 1976 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $111
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in 1976?

Of the top 10, Silver Streak (1976) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Bugsy Malone (1976) made 2% of its gross abroad. Across all 12 films, $181.5M (100%) came from the US & Canada. 1 film of the top 10 reports no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 Silver Streak (1976) $51.1M
    $51.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  2. 2 Silent Movie (1976) $36.1M
    $36.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  3. 3 The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976) $33.8M
    $33.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  4. 4 The Bad News Bears (1976) $32.2M
    $32.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  5. 5 Gus (1976) $21.9M
    $21.9M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  6. 6 The Big Bus (1976) $3.5M
    $3.5M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  7. 7 Bugsy Malone (1976) $2.8M
    $2.8M US & Canada · 98% $55.5K elsewhere · 2%
  8. 8 Small Change (1976) $38.8K
    $38.8K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  9. 9 Murder by Death (1976) $38.2K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  10. 10 Ugly, Dirty and Bad (1976) $7.1K
    $7.1K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Gross bands

How Many 1976 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

None of the 12 films reached $100M. 7 films, 58% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $181.6M total.

  • $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • $500M to $1B 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • $100M to $500M 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • $10M to $100M 5 films, 42% of the list $175.1M · 96% of the gross
  • Under $10M 7 films, 58% of the list $6.5M · 4% of the gross
By release month

Which Month of 1976 Earned the Most?

December releases took the most, $84.9M from 2 films, led by Silver Streak (1976). January was the quietest month ($2.9K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.

  1. January Jan Yalkae, a Joker in High School (1976) $2.9K Yalkae, a Joker in High School (1976)
  2. February Feb No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  3. March Mar Small Change (1976) $38.8K Small Change (1976)
  4. April Apr The Bad News Bears (1976) $32.2M The Bad News Bears (1976)
  5. May May No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  6. June Jun Silent Movie (1976) $39.7M Silent Movie (1976)
  7. July Jul Gus (1976) $21.9M Gus (1976)
  8. August Aug No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  9. September Sep Bugsy Malone (1976) $2.8M Bugsy Malone (1976)
  10. October Oct No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  11. November Nov No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  12. December Dec Silver Streak (1976) $84.9M Silver Streak (1976)
Last 10 years

How Does 1976 Compare With Previous Years?

Of these 10 years, 1973 earned the most: $313.5M from 13 films, led by The Sting (1973). 1976 took $181.6M.

Year Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
1967 12 films 12 $162.1M – The Graduate (1967) $105M
1968 9 films · −39% 9 $98.4M −39% Funny Girl (1968) $52.2M
1969 8 films · −33% 8 $66.3M −33% The Love Bug (1969) $51.3M
1970 11 films · +216% 11 $209.7M +216% The Aristocats (1970) $191M
1971 8 films · −95% 8 $10.7M −95% Gentlemen of Fortune (1971) $10.6M
1972 11 films · +80% 11 $19.3M +80% Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex * But Were Afraid to Ask (1972) $18.1M
1973 13 films · +1521% 13 $313.5M +1521% The Sting (1973) $156M
1974 11 films · −1% 11 $309.1M −1% Blazing Saddles (1974) $119.6M
1975 13 films · −2% 13 $301.6M −2% The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) $115.8M
1976 12 films · −40% 12 $181.6M −40% Silver Streak (1976) $51.1M
By language

Which Languages Do the Biggest Comedy Movies Speak in 1976?

English-language comedy films took $145.4M across 8 films, 80% of the total, ahead of French-language comedy films ($38.8K) and Italian-language comedy films ($7.1K).

1976 Comedy Box Office by Language

  1. English $145.4M
    8 films · #1 Silver Streak (1976)
  2. French $38.8K
    1 film · #1 Small Change (1976)
  3. Italian $7.1K
    1 film · #1 Ugly, Dirty and Bad (1976)
  4. Korean $2.9K
    1 film · #1 Yalkae, a Joker in High School (1976)
Archive

Comedy Box Office Year by Year

Every year from 1921 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2019 leads with $16.1B, led by The Lion King (2019).

2020s 7 years · $40.8B
2010s 10 years · $118B
2000s 10 years · $79.4B
1990s 10 years · $33.7B
1980s 10 years · $17.5B
1970s 10 years · $3.2B
1960s 10 years · $554.7M
1950s 10 years · $162M
1940s 10 years · $188M
1930s 10 years · $31.5M
1920s 7 years · $132.6K
FAQ

Comedy Box Office 1976: 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 12 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing comedy movie in 1976?

Silver Streak (1976) leads with $51.1M worldwide, $51.1M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Silent Movie (1976) at $36.1M and The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976) at $33.8M.

How much did comedy movies released in 1976 earn?

12 comedy films released in 1976 report a worldwide gross, $181.6M in all, or $15.1M per film on average. 1975 releases took $301.6M.

How many comedy movies released in 1976 made $1 billion?

None. The biggest, Silver Streak (1976), earned $51.1M.

How much of the 1976 Comedy box office came from the US and Canada?

$181.5M of the $181.6M total, or 100%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 3 films of the 12 report no domestic figure.

How is the 1976 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 1976. 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 1976 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.