#1 of 17 #1 English-language movie of 1948
1948 · Thriller, Drama
$373.2K worldwide · 53% of the chart's total
$341.1K US & Canada · 91% $32.1K elsewhere · 9%
English box office · 1948
English Box Office 1948: Highest-Grossing English Movies
The Fallen Idol (1948) is the highest-grossing English-language movie released in 1948, with $373.2K worldwide, ahead of The Red Shoes (1948) at $184.3K and Brighton Rock (1948) at $72.5K. 17 English-language films released in 1948 report a worldwide gross, $707.7K in all, 59% of it from the US & Canada. By genre, Drama leads with $661.8K across 11 English releases.
- 1948 releases with a gross
- 17
- combined worldwide
- $707.7K
- The Fallen Idol (1948), the #1
- $373.2K
- earned in the US & Canada
- 59%
#1 of 17 Top 5
What Were the Biggest English Hits of 1948?
The Fallen Idol (1948) leads with $373.2K, 53% of the total. The top 5 together took $659.4K, 93% of what all 17 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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The chart
Every English Release of 1948, 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 1948.
- 1 Aug 31, 1948 US and Canada: $341.1K Rest of the world: $32.1K Worldwide: $373.2K
- 2 Jul 22, 1948 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $184.3K
- 3 Jan 8, 1948 US and Canada: $49.5K Rest of the world: $23K Worldwide: $72.5K
- 4 Jun 12, 1948 US and Canada: $14.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $14.8K
- 5 Jul 24, 1948 US and Canada: $14.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $14.8K
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Sep 17, 1948 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $14.5K - 7
Mar 27, 1948 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $11.9K - 8
Sep 25, 1948 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $11.6K - 9
Sep 22, 1948 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.5K - 10
Sep 1, 1948 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2K - 11
Jun 30, 1948 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6K - 12
Apr 28, 1948 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $953 - 13
Jul 16, 1948 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $889 - 14
Aug 20, 1948 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $157 - 15
Sep 29, 1948 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $126 - 16
Jan 16, 1948 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $122 - 17
Feb 16, 1948 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $44
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in 1948?
Of the top 10, Bugs Bunny Rides Again (1948) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Brighton Rock (1948) made 32% of its gross abroad. Across all 17 films, $420.1K (59%) came from the US & Canada. 6 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 The Fallen Idol (1948) $373.2K $341.1K US & Canada · 91% $32.1K elsewhere · 9%
- 2 The Red Shoes (1948) $184.3K No US & Canada figure reported
- 3 Brighton Rock (1948) $72.5K $49.5K US & Canada · 68% $23K elsewhere · 32%
- 4 Bugs Bunny Rides Again (1948) $14.8K $14.8K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 Haredevil Hare (1948) $14.8K $14.8K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 6 Red River (1948) $14.5K No US & Canada figure reported
- 7 Fort Apache (1948) $11.9K No US & Canada figure reported
- 8 Rope (1948) $11.6K No US & Canada figure reported
- 9 Road House (1948) $4.5K No US & Canada figure reported
- 10 Sorry, Wrong Number (1948) $2K No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands
How Many 1948 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
None of the 17 films reached $100M. 17 films, 100% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $707.7K total.
100%
- $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 17 films, 100% of the list $707.7K · 100% of the gross
By release month
Which Month of 1948 Earned the Most?
August releases took the most, $373.3K from 2 films, led by The Fallen Idol (1948). February was the quietest month ($44). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.
- January Jan Brighton Rock (1948) $72.6K Brighton Rock (1948)
- February Feb The Bishop's Wife (1948) $44 The Bishop's Wife (1948)
- March Mar Fort Apache (1948) $11.9K Fort Apache (1948)
- April Apr Letter from an Unknown Woman (1948) $953 Letter from an Unknown Woman (1948)
- May May No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- June Jun Bugs Bunny Rides Again (1948) $16.4K Bugs Bunny Rides Again (1948)
- July Jul The Red Shoes (1948) $199.9K The Red Shoes (1948)
- August Aug The Fallen Idol (1948) $373.3K The Fallen Idol (1948)
- September Sep Red River (1948) $32.6K Red River (1948)
- October Oct No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- November Nov No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- December Dec No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Last 10 years
How Does 1948 Compare With Previous Years?
Of these 10 years, 1940 earned the most: $527.8M from 14 films, led by Gone with the Wind (1940). 1948 took $707.7K.
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
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| 1939 10 films | 10 | $26.3M | – | The Wizard of Oz (1939) $25.6M |
| 1940 14 films · +1906% | 14 | $527.8M | +1906% | Gone with the Wind (1940) $402.4M |
| 1941 11 films · −99% | 11 | $4.2M | −99% | Charley’s Aunt (1941) $2.3M |
| 1942 14 films · −53% | 14 | $2M | −53% | Reunion in France (1942) $1.9M |
| 1943 6 films · +207% | 6 | $6M | +207% | Casablanca (1943) $4.7M |
| 1944 13 films · −98% | 13 | $117.4K | −98% | Henry V (1944) $62.6K |
| 1945 14 films · +18667% | 14 | $22M | +18667% | The Bells of St. Mary’s (1945) $21.3M |
| 1946 20 films · +336% | 20 | $96.2M | +336% | Song of the South (1946) $37.5M |
| 1947 16 films · −99% | 16 | $1.4M | −99% | The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947) $956.6K |
| 1948 17 films · −49% | 17 | $707.7K | −49% | The Fallen Idol (1948) $373.2K |
By genre
Which English Genres Earned the Most in 1948?
Drama took $661.8K across 11 films, 94% of the total, ahead of Thriller ($464.6K) and Romance ($191.5K). A film counts once for each of its genres.
1948 English Box Office by Genre
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Drama $661.8K11 films · #1 The Fallen Idol (1948) -
Thriller $464.6K6 films · #1 The Fallen Idol (1948) -
Romance $191.5K6 films · #1 The Red Shoes (1948) -
Crime $85.1K4 films · #1 Brighton Rock (1948) -
Western $41.1K3 films · #1 Bugs Bunny Rides Again (1948) -
Comedy $29.7K4 films · #1 Bugs Bunny Rides Again (1948) -
Animation $29.5K2 films · #1 Bugs Bunny Rides Again (1948) -
Sci-Fi $14.8K1 film · #1 Haredevil Hare (1948) -
Mystery $13.6K2 films · #1 Rope (1948) -
Music $1.6K1 film · #1 Easter Parade (1948)
Archive
English Box Office Year by Year
Every year from 1919 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2019 leads with $28.7B, led by Avengers: Endgame (2019).
2020s 7 years · $105.1B
2010s 10 years · $261B
- 2019 $28.7B #1 Avengers: Endgame (2019)
- 2018 $28.3B #1 Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
- 2017 $27.9B #1 Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017)
- 2016 $27.3B #1 Captain America: Civil War (2016)
- 2015 $27.1B #1 Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015)
- 2014 $24.6B #1 Transformers: Age Of Extinction (2014)
- 2013 $26B #1 Frozen (2013)
- 2012 $26B #1 The Avengers (2012)
- 2011 $24.2B #1 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)
- 2010 $21B #1 Toy Story 3 (2010)
2000s 10 years · $170.2B
- 2009 $23B #1 Avatar (2009)
- 2008 $20B #1 The Dark Knight (2008)
- 2007 $20.4B #1 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)
- 2006 $17.7B #1 Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006)
- 2005 $16.6B #1 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
- 2004 $15.9B #1 Shrek 2 (2004)
- 2003 $17.1B #1 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
- 2002 $13.9B #1 Spider-Man (2002)
- 2001 $13.4B #1 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
- 2000 $12.2B #1 Mission: Impossible II (2000)
1990s 10 years · $84.5B
- 1999 $12.9B #1 Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)
- 1998 $10B #1 Armageddon (1998)
- 1997 $11.8B #1 Titanic (1997)
- 1996 $9.2B #1 Independence Day (1996)
- 1995 $8.9B #1 Toy Story (1995)
- 1994 $7.3B #1 The Lion King (1994)
- 1993 $6.3B #1 Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
- 1992 $5.5B #1 The Bodyguard (1992)
- 1991 $5.9B #1 Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
- 1990 $6.5B #1 Ghost (1990)
1980s 10 years · $33.4B
- 1989 $6B #1 Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
- 1988 $4.3B #1 Rain Man (1988)
- 1987 $3.7B #1 Fatal Attraction (1987)
- 1986 $3.3B #1 Top Gun (1986)
- 1985 $3.5B #1 Back to the Future (1985)
- 1984 $3.4B #1 Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
- 1983 $2.6B #1 Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)
- 1982 $2.2B #1 Tootsie (1982)
- 1981 $2.1B #1 Superman II (1981)
- 1980 $2.3B #1 Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
1970s 10 years · $9.6B
- 1979 $2B #1 Moonraker (1979)
- 1978 $1.5B #1 Grease (1978)
- 1977 $2.1B #1 Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
- 1976 $624.6M #1 A Star Is Born (1976)
- 1975 $955.1M #1 Jaws (1975)
- 1974 $694.9M #1 Blazing Saddles (1974)
- 1973 $928.9M #1 The Exorcist (1973)
- 1972 $369.2M #1 The Godfather (1972)
- 1971 $182.9M #1 The French Connection (1971)
- 1970 $346.9M #1 The Aristocats (1970)
1960s 10 years · $1.4B
- 1969 $244.6M #1 Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)
- 1968 $147.2M #1 Funny Girl (1968)
- 1967 $342.7M #1 The Jungle Book (1967)
- 1966 $28.1M #1 Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966)
- 1965 $227.4M #1 Doctor Zhivago (1965)
- 1964 $241M #1 Mary Poppins (1964)
- 1963 $75.1M #1 It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963)
- 1962 $49.6M #1 Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
- 1961 $952.7K #1 Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)
- 1960 $42.4M #1 Swiss Family Robinson (1960)
1950s 10 years · $770.2M
- 1959 $126.4M #1 Ben-Hur (1959)
- 1958 $5.1M #1 Touch of Evil (1958)
- 1957 $31.3M #1 The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)
- 1956 $149.5M #1 The Ten Commandments (1956)
- 1955 $95.8M #1 Lady and the Tramp (1955)
- 1954 $70.6M #1 Rear Window (1954)
- 1953 $150.9M #1 Peter Pan (1953)
- 1952 $38.6M #1 The Greatest Show on Earth (1952)
- 1951 $4.4M #1 Ace in the Hole (1951)
- 1950 $97.5M #1 Cinderella (1950)
1940s 10 years · $662.1M
- 1949 $1.7M #1 The Third Man (1949)
- 1948 $707.7K #1 The Fallen Idol (1948)
- 1947 $1.4M #1 The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947)
- 1946 $96.2M #1 Song of the South (1946)
- 1945 $22M #1 The Bells of St. Mary’s (1945)
- 1944 $117.4K #1 Henry V (1944)
- 1943 $6M #1 Casablanca (1943)
- 1942 $2M #1 Reunion in France (1942)
- 1941 $4.2M #1 Charley’s Aunt (1941)
- 1940 $527.8M #1 Gone with the Wind (1940)
1930s 10 years · $217.4M
- 1939 $26.3M #1 The Wizard of Oz (1939)
- 1938 $185.2M #1 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1938)
- 1937 $27.1K #1 Stage Door (1937)
- 1936 $4.6M #1 After the Thin Man (1936)
- 1935 $602.9K #1 Sylvia Scarlett (1935)
- 1934 $37.5K #1 It Happened One Night (1934)
- 1933 $588.1K #1 Baby Face (1933)
- 1932 $40K #1 The Old Dark House (1932)
- 1931 $299 #1 Transgression (1931)
- 1930 $1.2K #1 Madam Satan (1930)
1920s 4 years · $718.5K
1910s 1 year · $160
FAQ
English Box Office 1948: 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 17 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing English-language movie in 1948?
The Fallen Idol (1948) leads with $373.2K worldwide, $341.1K of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Red Shoes (1948) at $184.3K and Brighton Rock (1948) at $72.5K.
How much did English-language movies released in 1948 earn?
17 English-language films released in 1948 report a worldwide gross, $707.7K in all, or $41.6K per film on average.
How many English-language movies released in 1948 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, The Fallen Idol (1948), earned $373.2K.
How is the 1948 English 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 1948. 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 1948 English 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.