#1 of 9 #1 history movie of 1999
1999 · Drama, History
$114M worldwide · 62% of the chart's total
$39.3M US & Canada · 34% $74.7M elsewhere · 66%
History box office · 1999
History Box Office 1999: Highest-Grossing History Movies
Anna and the King (1999) is the highest-grossing history movie released in 1999, with $114M worldwide, ahead of The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999) at $67M and The Other Conquest (1999) at $894.4K. 9 history films released in 1999 report a worldwide gross, $183.1M in all, 30% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 48% on 1998, whose releases took $353.8M. By language, English leads with $181.6M across 5 history releases.
- 1999 releases with a gross
- 9
- combined worldwide
- $183.1M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs 1998
- −48%
#1 of 9 Top 5
What Were the Biggest History Hits of 1999?
Anna and the King (1999) leads with $114M, 62% of the total. The top 5 together took $182.9M, almost all of what the 9 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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Every History Release of 1999, 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 1999.
- 1 Dec 17, 1999 US and Canada: $39.3M Rest of the world: $74.7M Worldwide: $114M
- 2 The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999)Nov 12, 1999 US and Canada: $14.3M Rest of the world: $52.7M Worldwide: $67M
Nov 12, 1999 · English · Biography, Drama, History $67M worldwide - 3 Apr 1, 1999 US and Canada: $894.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $894.4K
- 4 Sep 4, 1999 US and Canada: $635.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $635.4K
- 5 Oct 15, 1999 US and Canada: $362.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $362.6K
- 6
Sep 24, 1999 US and Canada: $240.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $240.1K - 7
Jun 14, 1999 US and Canada: $11.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $11.4K - 8
Oct 21, 1999 US and Canada: $6.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $6.2K - 9
Sep 24, 1999 US and Canada: $4.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $4.3K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in 1999?
Of the top 9, The Other Conquest (1999) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999) made 79% of its gross abroad. Across all 9 films, $55.7M (30%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Anna and the King (1999) $114M $39.3M US & Canada · 34% $74.7M elsewhere · 66%
- 2 The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999) $67M $14.3M US & Canada · 21% $52.7M elsewhere · 79%
- 3 The Other Conquest (1999) $894.4K $894.4K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Goya in Bordeaux (1999) $635.4K $635.4K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 The Source (1999) $362.6K $362.6K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 6 One Man's Hero (1999) $240.1K $240.1K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 7 Compensation (1999) $11.4K $11.4K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 8 All My Loved Ones (1999) $6.2K $6.2K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 9 Het ondergrondse orkest (1999) $4.3K $4.3K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release month
Which Month of 1999 Earned the Most?
December releases took the most, $114M from 1 film, led by Anna and the King (1999). June was the quietest month ($11.4K). 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 The Other Conquest (1999) $894.4K The Other Conquest (1999)
- May May No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- June Jun Compensation (1999) $11.4K Compensation (1999)
- July Jul No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- August Aug No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- September Sep Goya in Bordeaux (1999) $879.7K Goya in Bordeaux (1999)
- October Oct The Source (1999) $368.9K The Source (1999)
- November Nov The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999) $67M The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999)
- December Dec Anna and the King (1999) $114M Anna and the King (1999)
Last 10 years
How Does 1999 Compare With Previous Years?
Of these 10 years, 1995 earned the most: $980.4M from 13 films, led by Apollo 13 (1995). 1999 took $183.1M.
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 5 films | 5 | $42.6M | – | Glory (1990) $27M |
| 1991 10 films · +423% | 10 | $223M | +423% | JFK (1991) $205.4M |
| 1992 6 films · −74% | 6 | $58M | −74% | Malcolm X (1992) $48.2M |
| 1993 7 films · +624% | 7 | $420M | +624% | Schindler's List (1993) $322.2M |
| 1994 12 films · −87% | 12 | $52.8M | −87% | Quiz Show (1994) $24.8M |
| 1995 13 films · +1756% | 13 | $980.4M | +1756% | Apollo 13 (1995) $355.2M |
| 1996 11 films · −96% | 11 | $40.4M | −96% | Ghosts of Mississippi (1996) $13.3M |
| 1997 12 films · +414% | 12 | $207.8M | +414% | Seven Years in Tibet (1997) $131.5M |
| 1998 9 films · +70% | 9 | $353.8M | +70% | The Man in the Iron Mask (1998) $183M |
| 1999 9 films · −48% | 9 | $183.1M | −48% | Anna and the King (1999) $114M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest History Movies Speak in 1999?
English-language history films took $181.6M across 5 films, 99% of the total, ahead of Spanish-language history films ($1.5M) and Czech-language history films ($6.2K).
Archive
History Box Office Year by Year
Every year from 1918 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2023 leads with $2.8B, led by Oppenheimer (2023).
2020s 7 years · $6.8B
2010s 10 years · $11.6B
- 2019 $1.8B #1 My People, My Country (2019)
- 2018 $1.2B #1 Green Book (2018)
- 2017 $1.7B #1 Dunkirk (2017)
- 2016 $1.8B #1 Dangal (2016)
- 2015 $1.1B #1 Everest (2015)
- 2014 $528.3M #1 Unbroken (2014)
- 2013 $969.9M #1 American Hustle (2013)
- 2012 $1.2B #1 Lincoln (2012)
- 2011 $413.7M #1 Beginning of the Great Revival (2011)
- 2010 $881.6M #1 The King's Speech (2010)
2000s 10 years · $6.7B
- 2009 $638.5M #1 Public Enemies (2009)
- 2008 $943.6M #1 Australia (2008)
- 2007 $426.8M #1 Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007)
- 2006 $744.1M #1 World Trade Center (2006)
- 2005 $796.9M #1 Kingdom of Heaven (2005)
- 2004 $1.2B #1 The Passion of the Christ (2004)
- 2003 $666.9M #1 The Last Samurai (2003)
- 2002 $630M #1 Gangs of New York (2002)
- 2001 $103.7M #1 Enemy at the Gates (2001)
- 2000 $565.8M #1 Gladiator (2000)
1990s 10 years · $2.6B
- 1999 $183.1M #1 Anna and the King (1999)
- 1998 $353.8M #1 The Man in the Iron Mask (1998)
- 1997 $207.8M #1 Seven Years in Tibet (1997)
- 1996 $40.4M #1 Ghosts of Mississippi (1996)
- 1995 $980.4M #1 Apollo 13 (1995)
- 1994 $52.8M #1 Quiz Show (1994)
- 1993 $420M #1 Schindler's List (1993)
- 1992 $58M #1 Malcolm X (1992)
- 1991 $223M #1 JFK (1991)
- 1990 $42.6M #1 Glory (1990)
1980s 10 years · $628.2M
- 1989 $24.8M #1 Henry V (1989)
- 1988 $70.4M #1 Gorillas in the Mist (1988)
- 1987 $157.2M #1 The Untouchables (1987)
- 1986 $23.6M #1 The Mission (1986)
- 1985 $73.7M #1 The Killing Fields (1985)
- 1984 $63.8M #1 Amadeus (1984)
- 1983 $74M #1 Gandhi (1983)
- 1982 $53.3M #1 Quest for Fire (1982)
- 1981 $83.5M #1 Reds (1981)
- 1980 $4M #1 Kagemusha (1980)
1970s 9 years · $171.8M
- 1979 $1.9M #1 Zulu Dawn (1979)
- 1978 $15.9M #1 American Hot Wax (1978)
- 1977 $50.8M #1 A Bridge Too Far (1977)
- 1976 $70.8M #1 All the President's Men (1976)
- 1975 $416.1K #1 Barry Lyndon (1975)
- 1974 $103.4K #1 Edvard Munch (1974)
- 1972 $37.8K #1 Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972)
- 1971 $3.1K #1 The Devils (1971)
- 1970 $31.9M #1 Little Big Man (1970)
1960s 10 years · $108.7M
- 1969 $1M #1 Army of Shadows (1969)
- 1968 $20.1K #1 The Lion in Winter (1968)
- 1967 $316 #1 In Cold Blood (1967)
- 1966 $1.1M #1 The Battle of Algiers (1966)
- 1965 $162.9K #1 War and Peace (1965)
- 1964 $149.3K #1 Becket (1964)
- 1963 $58M #1 Cleopatra (1963)
- 1962 $46M #1 Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
- 1961 $350K #1 The Colossus of Rhodes (1961)
- 1960 $1.9M #1 Spartacus (1960)
1950s 9 years · $177.5M
- 1959 $74.6M #1 Ben-Hur (1959)
- 1958 $38.4K #1 The Vikings (1958)
- 1957 $68K #1 Throne of Blood (1957)
- 1956 $65.5M #1 The Ten Commandments (1956)
- 1955 $911.1K #1 The Dam Busters (1955)
- 1954 $26.6K #1 Knights of the Round Table (1954)
- 1953 $36M #1 The Robe (1953)
- 1952 $280.5K #1 Les Miserables (1952)
- 1950 $10.9K #1 The Flame and the Arrow (1950)
1940s 5 years · $402.5M
1930s 4 years · $29.1K
1920s 3 years · $124.9K
1910s 1 year · $9.7K
FAQ
History Box Office 1999: 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 9 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing history movie in 1999?
Anna and the King (1999) leads with $114M worldwide, $39.3M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999) at $67M and The Other Conquest (1999) at $894.4K.
How much did history movies released in 1999 earn?
9 history films released in 1999 report a worldwide gross, $183.1M in all, or $20.3M per film on average. 1998 releases took $353.8M.
How many history movies released in 1999 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Anna and the King (1999) with $114M.
How is the 1999 history 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 1999. 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 1999 history 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.