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Highest-Grossing Drama Movies of All Time, Page 39

Ne Zha 2 (2025) is the highest-grossing drama movie in our database, with $2.3B worldwide, ahead of Titanic (1997) at $2.3B and The Odyssey (2026) at $1.8B. 21,188 drama films in our database report a worldwide gross, $298.3B in all, 42% of it from the US & Canada. 12 films crossed $1 billion and 674 crossed $100 million. By language, English leads with $225.7B across 9,185 drama releases.

films with a reported gross
21,188
combined worldwide
$298.3B
films crossed $100M
674
earned in the US & Canada
42%
Ne Zha 2 (2025) movie poster #1 of 21,188
Highest-grossing drama movie ever

Ne Zha 2 (2025)

2025 · Animation, Drama

$2.3B worldwide

$23.3M US & Canada · 1% $2.2B elsewhere · 99%
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The Top 5,000 Drama Movies, Ranked by Worldwide Gross

Ranks 1,901 to 1,950 of 5,000. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. The pages stop at the top 5,000 of 21,188 films.

  1. 1901 The Disaster Artist (2017) movie poster
    The Disaster Artist (2017) Dec 1, 2017 · English · Biography, Drama, History $29.8M worldwide
    Dec 1, 2017 US and Canada: $21.1M Rest of the world: $8.7M Worldwide: $29.8M
  2. 1902 Ice (2018) movie poster
    Ice (2018) Feb 14, 2018 · Russian · Comedy, Romance, Drama $29.8M worldwide
    Feb 14, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $29.8M
  3. 1903 Jackie (2016) movie poster
    Jackie (2016) Dec 2, 2016 · English · Biography, Drama $29.8M worldwide
    Dec 2, 2016 US and Canada: $14M Rest of the world: $15.8M Worldwide: $29.8M
  4. 1904 The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024) movie poster
    The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024) Apr 19, 2024 · English · Action, Drama, War $29.8M worldwide
    Apr 19, 2024 US and Canada: $20.5M Rest of the world: $9.2M Worldwide: $29.8M
  5. 1905 The Swindlers (2017) movie poster
    The Swindlers (2017) Dec 1, 2017 · Korean · Action, Drama, Thriller $29.7M worldwide
    Dec 1, 2017 US and Canada: $241.9K Rest of the world: $29.5M Worldwide: $29.7M
  6. 1906 Angel Eyes (2001) movie poster
    Angel Eyes (2001) May 18, 2001 · English · Drama, Thriller, Romance $29.7M worldwide
    May 18, 2001 US and Canada: $24.2M Rest of the world: $5.5M Worldwide: $29.7M
  7. 1907 The World According to Garp (1982) movie poster
    The World According to Garp (1982) Jul 23, 1982 · English · Drama, Comedy $29.7M worldwide
    Jul 23, 1982 US and Canada: $29.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $29.7M
  8. 1908 City by the Sea (2002) movie poster
    City by the Sea (2002) Sep 6, 2002 · English · Drama, Mystery, Thriller $29.7M worldwide
    Sep 6, 2002 US and Canada: $22.4M Rest of the world: $7.2M Worldwide: $29.7M
  9. 1909 Amour (2012) movie poster
    Amour (2012) Dec 19, 2012 · French · Drama, Romance $29.7M worldwide
    Dec 19, 2012 US and Canada: $6.7M Rest of the world: $22.9M Worldwide: $29.7M
  10. 1910 Luther (2003) movie poster
    Luther (2003) Sep 26, 2003 · English · Biography, Drama, History $29.6M worldwide
    Sep 26, 2003 US and Canada: $5.8M Rest of the world: $23.8M Worldwide: $29.6M
  11. 1911 Across the Universe (2007) movie poster
    Across the Universe (2007) Sep 14, 2007 · Adventure, Drama, Romance $29.6M worldwide
    Sep 14, 2007 US and Canada: $24.6M Rest of the world: $5M Worldwide: $29.6M
  12. 1912 Never Cry Wolf (1983) movie poster
    Never Cry Wolf (1983) Oct 7, 1983 · English · Action, Adventure, Drama $29.6M worldwide
    Oct 7, 1983 US and Canada: $29.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $29.6M
  13. 1913 W. (2008) movie poster
    W. (2008) Oct 17, 2008 · English · Biography, Drama $29.6M worldwide
    Oct 17, 2008 US and Canada: $25.5M Rest of the world: $4M Worldwide: $29.6M
  14. 1914 In the Valley of Elah (2007) movie poster
    In the Valley of Elah (2007) Sep 14, 2007 · English · Drama, Mystery, Thriller $29.5M worldwide
    Sep 14, 2007 US and Canada: $6.8M Rest of the world: $22.8M Worldwide: $29.5M
  15. 1915 Fools Rush In (1997) movie poster
    Fools Rush In (1997) Feb 14, 1997 · English · Drama, Comedy, Romance $29.5M worldwide
    Feb 14, 1997 US and Canada: $29.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $29.5M
  16. 1916 Raajneeti (2010) movie poster
    Raajneeti (2010) Jun 4, 2010 · Hindi · Drama, Romance, Crime $29.5M worldwide
    Jun 4, 2010 US and Canada: $1.5M Rest of the world: $27.9M Worldwide: $29.5M
  17. 1917 The Pledge (2001) movie poster
    The Pledge (2001) Jan 19, 2001 · English · Drama, Mystery, Thriller $29.4M worldwide
    Jan 19, 2001 US and Canada: $19.7M Rest of the world: $9.7M Worldwide: $29.4M
  18. 1918 The Valet (2007) movie poster
    The Valet (2007) Apr 20, 2007 · French · Drama, Comedy $29.4M worldwide
    Apr 20, 2007 US and Canada: $1.9M Rest of the world: $27.5M Worldwide: $29.4M
  19. 1919 Baby Boy (2001) movie poster
    Baby Boy (2001) Jun 27, 2001 · English · Drama, Comedy, Romance $29.4M worldwide
    Jun 27, 2001 US and Canada: $28.7M Rest of the world: $647.1K Worldwide: $29.4M
  20. 1920 Gravity (2009) movie poster
    Gravity (2009) Sep 30, 2009 · German · Drama, Crime, Comedy $29.4M worldwide
    Sep 30, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $29.4M
  21. 1921 Mr. Holmes (2015) movie poster
    Mr. Holmes (2015) Jul 17, 2015 · English · Drama, Mystery, Crime $29.4M worldwide
    Jul 17, 2015 US and Canada: $17.7M Rest of the world: $11.6M Worldwide: $29.4M
  22. 1922 Seven Psychopaths (2012) movie poster
    Seven Psychopaths (2012) Oct 12, 2012 · English · Drama, Comedy, Crime $29.3M worldwide
    Oct 12, 2012 US and Canada: $15M Rest of the world: $14.3M Worldwide: $29.3M
  23. 1923 The Shawshank Redemption (1994) movie poster
    The Shawshank Redemption (1994) Sep 1, 1994 · English · Drama, Crime $29.3M worldwide
    Sep 1, 1994 US and Canada: $28.8M Rest of the world: $565.6K Worldwide: $29.3M
  24. 1924 Silent Witness (2013) movie poster
    Silent Witness (2013) Sep 12, 2013 · Cantonese · Crime, Mystery, Drama $29.3M worldwide
    Sep 12, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $29.3M
  25. 1925 Hoffa (1992) movie poster
    Hoffa (1992) Dec 25, 1992 · English · Biography, Drama, Crime $29.3M worldwide
    Dec 25, 1992 US and Canada: $24.3M Rest of the world: $5M Worldwide: $29.3M
  26. 1926 Shoot to Kill (1988) movie poster
    Shoot to Kill (1988) Feb 12, 1988 · Action, Adventure, Drama $29.3M worldwide
    Feb 12, 1988 US and Canada: $29.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $29.3M
  27. 1927 Dragon (2012) movie poster
    Dragon (2012) Nov 30, 2012 · Action, Drama $29.3M worldwide
    Nov 30, 2012 US and Canada: $11.1K Rest of the world: $29.3M Worldwide: $29.3M
  28. 1928 Big Eyes (2014) movie poster
    Big Eyes (2014) Dec 25, 2014 · English · Biography, Drama $29.3M worldwide
    Dec 25, 2014 US and Canada: $14.5M Rest of the world: $14.8M Worldwide: $29.3M
  29. 1929 Tokyo Tower (2005) movie poster
    Tokyo Tower (2005) Jan 15, 2005 · Japanese · Romance, Drama $29.2M worldwide
    Jan 15, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $29.2M
  30. 1930 Chinatown (1974) movie poster
    Chinatown (1974) Jun 20, 1974 · English · Drama, Mystery, Thriller $29.2M worldwide
    Jun 20, 1974 US and Canada: $29.2M Rest of the world: $32.2K Worldwide: $29.2M
  31. 1931 Bulworth (1998) movie poster
    Bulworth (1998) May 19, 1998 · English · Drama, Comedy, Romance $29.2M worldwide
    May 19, 1998 US and Canada: $26.5M Rest of the world: $2.7M Worldwide: $29.2M
  32. 1932 Fort Apache the Bronx (1981) movie poster
    Fort Apache the Bronx (1981) Feb 6, 1981 · English · Drama, Crime $29.2M worldwide
    Feb 6, 1981 US and Canada: $29.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $29.2M
  33. 1933 The Young Victoria (2009) movie poster
    The Young Victoria (2009) Dec 18, 2009 · English · Biography, Drama, History $29.2M worldwide
    Dec 18, 2009 US and Canada: $11M Rest of the world: $18.2M Worldwide: $29.2M
  34. 1934 Dark Figure of Crime (2018) movie poster
    Dark Figure of Crime (2018) Oct 3, 2018 · Korean · Crime, Drama $29.2M worldwide
    Oct 3, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $29.2M
  35. 1935 The Rose (1979) movie poster
    The Rose (1979) Nov 7, 1979 · Drama, Romance, Music $29.2M worldwide
    Nov 7, 1979 US and Canada: $29.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $29.2M
  36. 1936 Viking (2016) movie poster
    Viking (2016) Dec 22, 2016 · Russian · Drama, History, Action $29.2M worldwide
    Dec 22, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $29.2M
  37. 1937 The Last Picture Show (1971) movie poster
    The Last Picture Show (1971) Oct 22, 1971 · English · Drama $29.1M worldwide
    Oct 22, 1971 US and Canada: $29.1M Rest of the world: $13.7K Worldwide: $29.1M
  38. 1938 Special ID (2014) movie poster
    Special ID (2014) Mar 7, 2014 · Chinese · Action, Drama, Thriller $29.1M worldwide
    Mar 7, 2014 US and Canada: $12.7K Rest of the world: $29.1M Worldwide: $29.1M
  39. 1939 Cold Creek Manor (2003) movie poster
    Cold Creek Manor (2003) Sep 19, 2003 · English · Drama, Mystery, Thriller $29.1M worldwide
    Sep 19, 2003 US and Canada: $21.4M Rest of the world: $7.7M Worldwide: $29.1M
  40. 1940 Pad Man (2018) movie poster
    Pad Man (2018) Jan 26, 2018 · Hindi · Biography, Drama, Comedy $29M worldwide
    Jan 26, 2018 US and Canada: $1.7M Rest of the world: $27.4M Worldwide: $29M
  41. 1941 Far From Heaven (2002) movie poster
    Far From Heaven (2002) Nov 8, 2002 · English · Drama, Romance $29M worldwide
    Nov 8, 2002 US and Canada: $15.9M Rest of the world: $13.1M Worldwide: $29M
  42. 1942 Book Club: The Next Chapter (2023) movie poster
    Book Club: The Next Chapter (2023) May 12, 2023 · English · Drama, Comedy, Romance $29M worldwide
    May 12, 2023 US and Canada: $17.6M Rest of the world: $11.4M Worldwide: $29M
  43. 1943 M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016) movie poster
    M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016) Sep 30, 2016 · Hindi · Biography, Drama, Sport $28.9M worldwide
    Sep 30, 2016 US and Canada: $1.8M Rest of the world: $27.1M Worldwide: $28.9M
  44. 1944 L.A. Story (1991) movie poster
    L.A. Story (1991) Feb 8, 1991 · English · Drama, Fantasy, Comedy $28.9M worldwide
    Feb 8, 1991 US and Canada: $28.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $28.9M
  45. 1945 Boiler Room (2000) movie poster
    Boiler Room (2000) Feb 18, 2000 · English · Drama, Thriller, Crime $28.8M worldwide
    Feb 18, 2000 US and Canada: $17M Rest of the world: $11.8M Worldwide: $28.8M
  46. 1946 Mirai (2018) movie poster
    Mirai (2018) Nov 30, 2018 · Japanese · Adventure, Drama, Fantasy $28.8M worldwide
    Nov 30, 2018 US and Canada: $812.8K Rest of the world: $27.9M Worldwide: $28.8M
  47. 1947 Pope Joan (2009) movie poster
    Pope Joan (2009) Oct 22, 2009 · English · Romance, History, Drama $28.7M worldwide
    Oct 22, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $28.7M
  48. 1948 Starman (1984) movie poster
    Starman (1984) Dec 14, 1984 · Adventure, Sci-Fi, Drama $28.7M worldwide
    Dec 14, 1984 US and Canada: $28.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $28.7M
  49. 1949 Drop (2025) movie poster
    Drop (2025) Apr 11, 2025 · English · Drama, Mystery, Thriller $28.7M worldwide
    Apr 11, 2025 US and Canada: $16.6M Rest of the world: $12.1M Worldwide: $28.7M
  50. 1950 Taxi Driver (1976) movie poster
    Taxi Driver (1976) Feb 7, 1976 · English · Crime, Drama $28.7M worldwide
    Feb 7, 1976 US and Canada: $28.3M Rest of the world: $474.9K Worldwide: $28.7M
Archive

Drama Box Office Year by Year

Every year from 1919 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2019 leads with $13.9B, led by The Lion King (2019).

2020s 7 years · $50.1B
2010s 10 years · $113.6B
2000s 10 years · $70.7B
1990s 10 years · $42.3B
1980s 10 years · $14.2B
1970s 10 years · $5B
1960s 10 years · $865.1M
1950s 10 years · $438.7M
1940s 10 years · $775.9M
1930s 10 years · $2.8M
1920s 8 years · $10.4M
1910s 1 year · $160