#1 of 221 Highest-grossing Finnish-language movie ever
1993 · Sci-Fi, Biography
$19.9M worldwide
$19.9M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Finnish box office · All time
Highest-Grossing Finnish Movies of All Time
Fire in the Sky (1993) is the highest-grossing Finnish-language movie in our database, with $19.9M worldwide, ahead of Sisu (2023) at $14.2M and Niko: Beyond the Northern Lights (2024) at $13.2M. 221 Finnish-language films in our database report a worldwide gross, $265.4M in all, 14% of it from the US & Canada. By genre, Drama leads with $124.7M across 120 Finnish releases.
- films with a reported gross
- 221
- combined worldwide
- $265.4M
- Fire in the Sky (1993), the #1
- $19.9M
- earned in the US & Canada
- 14%
#1 of 221 Top 5
What Are the Highest-Grossing Finnish Movies Ever?
Fire in the Sky (1993) leads with $19.9M, $5.6M ahead of Sisu (2023). The top 5 were released between 1993 and 2024 and took $64.1M together; 1 earned more than half of its gross outside the US & Canada.
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The chart
All 221 Finnish Movies, Ranked by Worldwide Gross
Ranks 1 to 50 of 221. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada.
- 1 Mar 12, 1993 US and Canada: $19.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $19.9M
- 2 Apr 28, 2023 US and Canada: $7.3M Rest of the world: $7M Worldwide: $14.2M
- 3 Oct 7, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $13.2M
- 4 Apr 4, 2003 US and Canada: $921.8K Rest of the world: $8.6M Worldwide: $9.6M
- 5 May 12, 2000 US and Canada: $7M Rest of the world: $174.4K Worldwide: $7.2M
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Nov 17, 2023 US and Canada: $954.3K Rest of the world: $5.7M Worldwide: $6.6M - 7
Sep 5, 2014 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.3M - 8
Feb 8, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5M - 9
Sep 30, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.8M - 10
Oct 15, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.8M - 11
Jan 13, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.4M - 12
Dec 1, 2017 US and Canada: $183.9K Rest of the world: $4.1M Worldwide: $4.3M - 13
Nov 16, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.3M - 14
Dec 3, 2010 US and Canada: $236.3K Rest of the world: $3.9M Worldwide: $4.1M - 15
Nov 2, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.7M - 16
Aug 23, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.5M - 17
Feb 19, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.5M - 18
Feb 12, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.2M - 19
Aug 24, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.2M - 20
Feb 10, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.1M - 21
Dec 14, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.1M - 22
Feb 13, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3M - 23
Sep 30, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.9M - 24
Jan 9, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.8M - 25
Oct 3, 2003 US and Canada: $1.1M Rest of the world: $1.4M Worldwide: $2.5M - 26
Dec 25, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.4M - 27
Sep 12, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.4M - 28
Dec 28, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.3M - 29
Oct 9, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.3M - 30
Jan 27, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.2M - 31
Feb 1, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.2M - 32
Dec 4, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.2M - 33
Oct 18, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.2M - 34
Oct 1, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.1M - 35
Jan 12, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.1M - 36
Sep 28, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.1M - 37
Jan 8, 2014 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2M - 38
Dec 4, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.9M - 39
Aug 21, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.8M - 40
Aug 29, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.8M - 41
Oct 13, 2017 US and Canada: $381.6K Rest of the world: $1.4M Worldwide: $1.8M - 42
Jan 15, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M - 43
Oct 19, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M - 44
Feb 17, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M - 45
Feb 13, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M - 46
Sep 26, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M - 47
Dec 21, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M - 48
Jan 10, 2014 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M - 49
Aug 13, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M - 50
Dec 30, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Biggest Finnish Movies Make Their Money?
Of the top 10, Fire in the Sky (1993) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while The Man Without a Past (2003) made 90% of its gross abroad. Across all 221 films, $38.4M (14%) came from the US & Canada. 5 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Fire in the Sky (1993) $19.9M $19.9M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 2 Sisu (2023) $14.2M $7.3M US & Canada · 51% $7M elsewhere · 49%
- 3 Niko: Beyond the Northern Lights (2024) $13.2M No US & Canada figure reported
- 4 The Man Without a Past (2003) $9.6M $921.8K US & Canada · 10% $8.6M elsewhere · 90%
- 5 Screwed (2000) $7.2M $7M US & Canada · 98% $174.4K elsewhere · 2%
- 6 Fallen Leaves (2023) $6.6M $954.3K US & Canada · 14% $5.7M elsewhere · 86%
- 7 The Grump (2014) $5.3M No US & Canada figure reported
- 8 21 Ways to Ruin a Marriage (2013) $5M No US & Canada figure reported
- 9 Lapland Odyssey 2 (2015) $4.8M No US & Canada figure reported
- 10 Lapland Odyssey (2010) $4.8M No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands
How Many Finnish Movies Crossed $100 Million?
None of the 221 films reached $100M. 218 films, 99% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $265.4M total.
18% 82%
- $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 3 films, 1% of the list $47.3M · 18% of the gross
- Under $10M 218 films, 99% of the list $218.1M · 82% of the gross
By decade
Which Decade's Finnish Movies Earned the Most?
Films released in the 2010s lead with $121.9M from 129 titles, led by The Grump (2014). Each column links to the decade's biggest year.
Biggest years
Which Years Had the Highest-Grossing Finnish Movies?
2017 releases earned the most: $21.4M from 21 films, led by The Other Side of Hope (2017). The 10 biggest years, each linking to its chart.
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Biggest film |
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| 2017 21 films | 21 | $21.4M | The Other Side of Hope (2017) $4.3M |
| 2023 4 films | 4 | $20.9M | Sisu (2023) $14.2M |
| 2003 9 films | 9 | $20.3M | The Man Without a Past (2003) $9.6M |
| 1993 1 film | 1 | $19.9M | Fire in the Sky (1993) $19.9M |
| 2010 14 films | 14 | $19.5M | Lapland Odyssey (2010) $4.8M |
| 2007 11 films | 11 | $17.9M | Christmas Story (2007) $4.3M |
| 2012 18 films | 18 | $17.6M | Road North (2012) $3.2M |
| 2015 16 films | 16 | $17.2M | Lapland Odyssey 2 (2015) $4.8M |
| 2016 15 films | 15 | $15.2M | Reunion 2: The Bachelor Party (2016) $3.7M |
| 2024 3 films | 3 | $13.6M | Niko: Beyond the Northern Lights (2024) $13.2M |
By genre
Which Finnish Genres Earned the Most?
Drama took $124.7M across 120 films, 47% of the total, ahead of Comedy ($117.3M) and Family ($61.6M). A film counts once for each of its genres.
All-Time Finnish Box Office by Genre
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Drama $124.7M120 films · #1 Fire in the Sky (1993) -
Comedy $117.3M77 films · #1 The Man Without a Past (2003) -
Family $61.6M35 films · #1 Niko: Beyond the Northern Lights (2024) -
Fantasy $45.2M10 films · #1 Fire in the Sky (1993) -
Crime $34.8M20 films · #1 The Man Without a Past (2003) -
Romance $31.3M29 films · #1 The Man Without a Past (2003) -
Mystery $24.2M6 films · #1 Fire in the Sky (1993) -
Action $22.4M9 films · #1 Sisu (2023) -
Biography $22.3M4 films · #1 Fire in the Sky (1993) -
Music $21.3M10 films · #1 The Man Without a Past (2003)
Archive
Finnish Box Office Year by Year
Every year from 1973 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2017 leads with $21.4M, led by The Other Side of Hope (2017).
2020s 6 years · $35.5M
2010s 10 years · $121.9M
- 2019 $1.4M #1 Limbo (2019)
- 2018 $214.7K #1 One Last Deal (2018)
- 2017 $21.4M #1 The Other Side of Hope (2017)
- 2016 $15.2M #1 Reunion 2: The Bachelor Party (2016)
- 2015 $17.2M #1 Lapland Odyssey 2 (2015)
- 2014 $11.2M #1 The Grump (2014)
- 2013 $12.8M #1 21 Ways to Ruin a Marriage (2013)
- 2012 $17.6M #1 Road North (2012)
- 2011 $5.3M #1 Brothers (2011)
- 2010 $19.5M #1 Lapland Odyssey (2010)
2000s 10 years · $86.7M
- 2009 $11.6M #1 Hellsinki (2009)
- 2008 $5.1M #1 The Home of Dark Butterflies (2008)
- 2007 $17.9M #1 Christmas Story (2007)
- 2006 $5.6M #1 Matti: Hell Is for Heroes (2006)
- 2005 $6.1M #1 Mother of Mine (2005)
- 2004 $4.4M #1 Dog Nail Clipper (2004)
- 2003 $20.3M #1 The Man Without a Past (2003)
- 2002 $5.2M #1 Hayflower and Quiltshoe (2002)
- 2001 $3.3M #1 Rollo and the Spirit of the Woods (2001)
- 2000 $7.2M #1 Screwed (2000)
1990s 3 years · $20M
1980s 1 year · $298
1970s 1 year · $1.4M
FAQ
Finnish Box Office All Time: 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 221 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing Finnish-language movie of all time?
Fire in the Sky (1993) leads with $19.9M worldwide, $19.9M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Sisu (2023) at $14.2M and Niko: Beyond the Northern Lights (2024) at $13.2M.
How much have Finnish-language movies earned at the box office?
221 Finnish-language films in our database report a worldwide gross, $265.4M in all, or $1.2M per film on average.
How many Finnish-language movies have made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, Fire in the Sky (1993), earned $19.9M.
How is the all-time Finnish 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. 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 all-time Finnish 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.