#1 of 31 #1 English-language movie of 1975
1975 · Adventure, Thriller
$477.9M worldwide · 50% of the chart's total
$267.3M US & Canada · 56% $210.7M elsewhere · 44%
English box office · 1975
English Box Office 1975: Highest-Grossing English Movies
Jaws (1975) is the highest-grossing English-language movie released in 1975, with $477.9M worldwide, ahead of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) at $109.1M and Dog Day Afternoon (1975) at $50M. 31 English-language films released in 1975 report a worldwide gross, $955.1M in all, 78% of it from the US & Canada. 2 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 37% on 1974, whose releases took $694.9M. By genre, Thriller leads with $589.1M across 11 English releases.
- 1975 releases with a gross
- 31
- combined worldwide
- $955.1M
- films crossed $100M
- 2
- vs 1974
- +37%
#1 of 31 Top 5
What Were the Biggest English Hits of 1975?
Jaws (1975) leads with $477.9M, 50% of the total. The top 5 together took $728.3M, 76% of what all 31 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 1975, 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 1975.
- 1 Jun 20, 1975 US and Canada: $267.3M Rest of the world: $210.7M Worldwide: $477.9M
- 2 Nov 19, 1975 US and Canada: $109M Rest of the world: $134.1K Worldwide: $109.1M
- 3 Dec 25, 1975 US and Canada: $50M Rest of the world: $5.7K Worldwide: $50M
- 4 Mar 13, 1975 US and Canada: $49.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $49.4M
- 5 May 21, 1975 US and Canada: $41.8M Rest of the world: $76 Worldwide: $41.8M
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Jul 1, 1975 US and Canada: $36.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $36.9M - 7
Mar 19, 1975 US and Canada: $34.3M Rest of the world: $28.3K Worldwide: $34.3M - 8
Sep 24, 1975 US and Canada: $27.5M Rest of the world: $585 Worldwide: $27.5M - 9
Dec 25, 1975 US and Canada: $24.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $24.4M - 10
Mar 13, 1975 US and Canada: $20.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $20.6M - 11
Aug 28, 1975 US and Canada: $20.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $20.1M - 12
Jun 20, 1975 US and Canada: $15.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $15.7M - 13
May 21, 1975 US and Canada: $14.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $14.2M - 14
May 21, 1975 US and Canada: $12.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $12.5M - 15
Jun 11, 1975 US and Canada: $10M Rest of the world: $11.8K Worldwide: $10M - 16
Jun 6, 1975 US and Canada: $3.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.6M - 17
Apr 14, 1975 US and Canada: $2.6M Rest of the world: $369.5K Worldwide: $2.9M - 18
Aug 1, 1975 US and Canada: $2.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.1M - 19
Feb 28, 1975 US and Canada: $620.2K Rest of the world: $198.8K Worldwide: $818.9K - 20
Dec 25, 1975 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $465.8K - 21
Oct 16, 1975 US and Canada: $293.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $293.1K - 22
Dec 18, 1975 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $283.9K - 23
Jan 5, 1975 US and Canada: $51.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $51.3K - 24
Sep 27, 1975 US and Canada: $36.9K Rest of the world: $2.9K Worldwide: $39.9K - 25
Dec 16, 1975 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $12.7K - 26
Nov 22, 1975 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $11.7K - 27
Jul 1, 1975 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.3K - 28
May 12, 1975 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $996 - 29
Jun 2, 1975 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $684 - 30
Jun 27, 1975 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $163 - 31
May 7, 1975 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $42
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in 1975?
Of the top 10, Shampoo (1975) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Jaws (1975) made 44% of its gross abroad. Across all 31 films, $742.9M (78%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Jaws (1975) $477.9M $267.3M US & Canada · 56% $210.7M elsewhere · 44%
- 2 One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) $109.1M $109M US & Canada · 100% $134.1K elsewhere · <1%
- 3 Dog Day Afternoon (1975) $50M $50M US & Canada · 100% $5.7K elsewhere · <1%
- 4 Shampoo (1975) $49.4M $49.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 The Return of the Pink Panther (1975) $41.8M $41.8M US & Canada · 100% $76 elsewhere · <1%
- 6 The Apple Dumpling Gang (1975) $36.9M $36.9M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 7 Tommy (1975) $34.3M $34.3M US & Canada · 100% $28.3K elsewhere · <1%
- 8 Three Days of the Condor (1975) $27.5M $27.5M US & Canada · 100% $585 elsewhere · <1%
- 9 Lucky Lady (1975) $24.4M $24.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 10 The Great Waldo Pepper (1975) $20.6M $20.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Gross bands
How Many 1975 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
2 of 31 films crossed $100M and took $587M between them, 61% of the total. 17 films, 55% of the list, earned under $10M.
61% 36%
- $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 2 films, 6% of the list $587M · 61% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 12 films, 39% of the list $347.5M · 36% of the gross
- Under $10M 17 films, 55% of the list $20.6M · 2% of the gross
By release month
Which Month of 1975 Earned the Most?
June releases took the most, $507.2M from 6 films, led by Jaws (1975). January was the quietest month ($51.3K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.
- January Jan Switchblade Sisters (1975) $51.3K Switchblade Sisters (1975)
- February Feb The Passenger (1975) $818.9K The Passenger (1975)
- March Mar Shampoo (1975) $104.3M Shampoo (1975)
- April Apr Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) $2.9M Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
- May May The Return of the Pink Panther (1975) $68.5M The Return of the Pink Panther (1975)
- June Jun Jaws (1975) $507.2M Jaws (1975)
- July Jul The Apple Dumpling Gang (1975) $36.9M The Apple Dumpling Gang (1975)
- August Aug Love and Death (1975) $22.2M Love and Death (1975)
- September Sep Three Days of the Condor (1975) $27.5M Three Days of the Condor (1975)
- October Oct The Giant Spider Invasion (1975) $293.1K The Giant Spider Invasion (1975)
- November Nov One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) $109.1M One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)
- December Dec Dog Day Afternoon (1975) $75.2M Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
Last 10 years
How Does 1975 Compare With Previous Years?
Of these 10 years, 1975 earned the most: $955.1M from 31 films, led by Jaws (1975).
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 19 films | 19 | $28.1M | – | Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966) $28M |
| 1967 22 films · +1120% | 22 | $342.7M | +1120% | The Jungle Book (1967) $205.8M |
| 1968 27 films · −57% | 27 | $147.2M | −57% | Funny Girl (1968) $52.2M |
| 1969 23 films · +66% | 23 | $244.6M | +66% | Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) $102.3M |
| 1970 26 films · +42% | 26 | $346.9M | +42% | The Aristocats (1970) $191M |
| 1971 36 films · −47% | 36 | $182.9M | −47% | The French Connection (1971) $51.7M |
| 1972 23 films · +102% | 23 | $369.2M | +102% | The Godfather (1972) $250.3M |
| 1973 36 films · +152% | 36 | $928.9M | +152% | The Exorcist (1973) $430.9M |
| 1974 38 films · −25% | 38 | $694.9M | −25% | Blazing Saddles (1974) $119.6M |
| 1975 31 films · +37% | 31 | $955.1M | +37% | Jaws (1975) $477.9M |
By genre
Which English Genres Earned the Most in 1975?
Thriller took $589.1M across 11 films, 62% of the total, ahead of Adventure ($501.8M) and Horror ($481.8M). A film counts once for each of its genres.
1975 English Box Office by Genre
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Thriller $589.1M11 films · #1 Jaws (1975) -
Adventure $501.8M6 films · #1 Jaws (1975) -
Horror $481.8M4 films · #1 Jaws (1975) -
Drama $303.3M18 films · #1 One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) -
Comedy $185.6M8 films · #1 Shampoo (1975) -
Crime $145.6M9 films · #1 Dog Day Afternoon (1975) -
Mystery $74.2M5 films · #1 The Return of the Pink Panther (1975) -
Biography $50M1 film · #1 Dog Day Afternoon (1975) -
Family $36.9M1 film · #1 The Apple Dumpling Gang (1975) -
Western $36.9M1 film · #1 The Apple Dumpling Gang (1975)
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 1975: 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 31 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing English-language movie in 1975?
Jaws (1975) leads with $477.9M worldwide, $267.3M of it in the US & Canada. Next come One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) at $109.1M and Dog Day Afternoon (1975) at $50M.
How much did English-language movies released in 1975 earn?
31 English-language films released in 1975 report a worldwide gross, $955.1M in all, or $30.8M per film on average. 1974 releases took $694.9M.
How many English-language movies released in 1975 made $1 billion?
None. 2 films crossed $100 million, led by Jaws (1975) with $477.9M.
How is the 1975 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 1975. 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 1975 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.