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Arabic Box Office 2015: Highest-Grossing Arabic Movies

Much Loved (2015) is the highest-grossing Arabic-language movie released in 2015, with $1.3M worldwide, ahead of A Borrowed Identity (2015) at $931K and Theeb (2015) at $768.4K. 10 Arabic-language films released in 2015 report a worldwide gross, $3.9M in all, 15% of it from the US & Canada. That is down 47% on 2014, whose releases took $7.3M. By genre, Drama leads with $3.5M across 6 Arabic releases.

2015 releases with a gross
10
combined worldwide
$3.9M
Much Loved (2015), the #1
$1.3M
vs 2014
−47%
Much Loved (2015) movie poster #1 of 10
#1 Arabic-language movie of 2015

Much Loved (2015)

2015 · Drama

$1.3M worldwide · 33% of the chart's total

No US & Canada figure reported
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Arabic Hits of 2015?

Much Loved (2015) leads with $1.3M, 33% of the total. The top 5 together took $3.7M, 95% of what all 10 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Much Loved (2015) movie poster Number 1
    $1.3M Much Loved (2015)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  2. A Borrowed Identity (2015) movie poster Number 2
    $931K A Borrowed Identity (2015)
    $281.5K US & Canada · 30% $649.4K elsewhere · 70%
  3. Theeb (2015) movie poster Number 3
    $768.4K Theeb (2015)
    $283K US & Canada · 37% $485.4K elsewhere · 63%
  4. Very Big Shot (2015) movie poster Number 4
    $430.8K Very Big Shot (2015)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  5. Sons of Rizk (2015) movie poster Number 5
    $281.6K Sons of Rizk (2015)
    No US & Canada figure reported

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Arabic Release of 2015, 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 2015.

  1. 1 Much Loved (2015) movie poster
    Much Loved (2015) Jun 26, 2015 · Drama $1.3M worldwide
    Jun 26, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.3M
  2. 2 A Borrowed Identity (2015) movie poster
    A Borrowed Identity (2015) Jun 26, 2015 · Drama $931K worldwide
    Jun 26, 2015 US and Canada: $281.5K Rest of the world: $649.4K Worldwide: $931K
  3. 3 Theeb (2015) movie poster
    Theeb (2015) Nov 6, 2015 · Adventure, Drama $768.4K worldwide
    Nov 6, 2015 US and Canada: $283K Rest of the world: $485.4K Worldwide: $768.4K
  4. 4 Very Big Shot (2015) movie poster
    Very Big Shot (2015) Oct 11, 2015 · Crime, Action $430.8K worldwide
    Oct 11, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $430.8K
  5. 5 Sons of Rizk (2015) movie poster
    Sons of Rizk (2015) Jul 16, 2015 · Crime, Comedy $281.6K worldwide
    Jul 16, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $281.6K
  6. 6 Going to Heaven (2015) movie poster
    Going to Heaven (2015) Dec 12, 2015 · Drama $94.3K worldwide
    Dec 12, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $94.3K
  7. 7 Rattle the Cage (2015) movie poster
    Rattle the Cage (2015) Sep 24, 2015 · Thriller, Crime $90K worldwide
    Sep 24, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $90K
  8. 8 Iraqi Odyssey (2015) movie poster
    Iraqi Odyssey (2015) Nov 27, 2015 · Documentary $6.9K worldwide
    Nov 27, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.9K
  9. 9 The Wanted 18 (2015) movie poster
    The Wanted 18 (2015) Jun 19, 2015 · Animation, Documentary $5.7K worldwide
    Jun 19, 2015 US and Canada: $5.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $5.7K
  10. 10 Speed Sisters (2015) movie poster
    Speed Sisters (2015) Apr 29, 2015 · Drama, Documentary $3.4K worldwide
    Apr 29, 2015 US and Canada: $3.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.4K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in 2015?

Of the top 10, The Wanted 18 (2015) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while A Borrowed Identity (2015) made 70% of its gross abroad. Across all 10 films, $573.7K (15%) came from the US & Canada. 6 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 Much Loved (2015) $1.3M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  2. 2 A Borrowed Identity (2015) $931K
    $281.5K US & Canada · 30% $649.4K elsewhere · 70%
  3. 3 Theeb (2015) $768.4K
    $283K US & Canada · 37% $485.4K elsewhere · 63%
  4. 4 Very Big Shot (2015) $430.8K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  5. 5 Sons of Rizk (2015) $281.6K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  6. 6 Going to Heaven (2015) $94.3K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  7. 7 Rattle the Cage (2015) $90K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  8. 8 Iraqi Odyssey (2015) $6.9K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  9. 9 The Wanted 18 (2015) $5.7K
    $5.7K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  10. 10 Speed Sisters (2015) $3.4K
    $3.4K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Gross bands

How Many 2015 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

None of the 10 films reached $100M. 10 films, 100% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $3.9M 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 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • Under $10M 10 films, 100% of the list $3.9M · 100% of the gross
By release month

Which Month of 2015 Earned the Most?

June releases took the most, $2.2M from 3 films, led by Much Loved (2015). April was the quietest month ($3.4K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.

  1. January Jan No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  2. February Feb No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  3. March Mar No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  4. April Apr Speed Sisters (2015) $3.4K Speed Sisters (2015)
  5. May May No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  6. June Jun Much Loved (2015) $2.2M Much Loved (2015)
  7. July Jul Sons of Rizk (2015) $281.6K Sons of Rizk (2015)
  8. August Aug No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  9. September Sep Rattle the Cage (2015) $90K Rattle the Cage (2015)
  10. October Oct Very Big Shot (2015) $430.8K Very Big Shot (2015)
  11. November Nov Theeb (2015) $775.4K Theeb (2015)
  12. December Dec Going to Heaven (2015) $94.3K Going to Heaven (2015)
Last 10 years

How Does 2015 Compare With Previous Years?

Of these 10 years, 2009 earned the most: $39.6M from 18 films, led by Buried Secrets (2009). 2015 took $3.9M.

Year Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
2006 20 films 20 $11.9M – The Yacoubian Building (2006) $2.4M
2007 12 films · −66% 12 $4.1M −66% Omar & Salma (2007) $2.5M
2008 10 films · +749% 10 $34.7M +749% The Band's Visit (2008) $14.6M
2009 18 films · +14% 18 $39.6M +14% Buried Secrets (2009) $25.5M
2010 6 films · −51% 6 $19.3M −51% Safari (2010) $16.6M
2011 8 films · −79% 8 $4.1M −79% When Pigs Have Wings (2011) $2.7M
2012 12 films · +300% 12 $16.4M +300% Where Do We Go Now? (2012) $7.5M
2013 11 films · −15% 11 $13.8M −15% Wadjda (2013) $6.5M
2014 12 films · −47% 12 $7.3M −47% Vitamin (2014) $2.4M
2015 10 films · −47% 10 $3.9M −47% Much Loved (2015) $1.3M
By genre

Which Arabic Genres Earned the Most in 2015?

Drama took $3.5M across 6 films, 90% of the total, ahead of Thriller ($1.3M) and Crime ($802.4K). A film counts once for each of its genres.

2015 Arabic Box Office by Genre

  1. Drama $3.5M
    6 films · #1 Much Loved (2015)
  2. Thriller $1.3M
    3 films · #1 Theeb (2015)
  3. Crime $802.4K
    3 films · #1 Very Big Shot (2015)
  4. Adventure $771.9K
    2 films · #1 Theeb (2015)
  5. Action $712.4K
    2 films · #1 Very Big Shot (2015)
  6. Comedy $281.6K
    1 film · #1 Sons of Rizk (2015)
  7. Documentary $16.1K
    3 films · #1 Iraqi Odyssey (2015)
  8. Animation $5.7K
    1 film · #1 The Wanted 18 (2015)
Archive

Arabic Box Office Year by Year

Every year from 1965 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2018 leads with $70.6M, led by Capernaum (2018).

2020s 7 years · $84.4M
2010s 10 years · $160.9M
2000s 10 years · $120.9M
1980s 1 year · $1.3K
1970s 1 year · $309
1960s 2 years · $994.7K
FAQ

Arabic Box Office 2015: 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 10 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing Arabic-language movie in 2015?

Much Loved (2015) leads with $1.3M worldwide. Next come A Borrowed Identity (2015) at $931K and Theeb (2015) at $768.4K.

How much did Arabic-language movies released in 2015 earn?

10 Arabic-language films released in 2015 report a worldwide gross, $3.9M in all, or $390.6K per film on average. 2014 releases took $7.3M.

How many Arabic-language movies released in 2015 made $1 billion?

None. The biggest, Much Loved (2015), earned $1.3M.

How much of the 2015 Arabic box office came from the US and Canada?

$573.7K of the $3.9M total, or 15%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 6 films of the 10 report no domestic figure.

How is the 2015 Arabic 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 2015. 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, and so are films whose stored language is most likely wrong.

How often is the 2015 Arabic 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.