#1 of 96 #1 French-language movie of 2021
2021 · Action, Thriller
$18.1M worldwide · 13% of the chart's total
No US & Canada figure reported
French box office · 2021
French Box Office 2021: Highest-Grossing French Movies
The Stronghold (2021) is the highest-grossing French-language movie released in 2021, with $18.1M worldwide, ahead of Superwho? (2021) at $14.8M and OSS 117: From Africa with Love (2021) at $13.5M. 96 French-language films released in 2021 report a worldwide gross, $142.9M in all, 2% of it from the US & Canada. That is down 35% on 2020, whose releases took $220.4M. By genre, Comedy leads with $79.8M across 27 French releases.
- 2021 releases with a gross
- 96
- combined worldwide
- $142.9M
- The Stronghold (2021), the #1
- $18.1M
- vs 2020
- −35%
#1 of 96 Top 5
What Were the Biggest French Hits of 2021?
The Stronghold (2021) leads with $18.1M, 13% of the total. The top 5 together took $57.1M, 40% of what all 96 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 French Release of 2021, Ranked by Worldwide Gross
Ranks 1 to 50 of 96. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in 2021.
- 1 Sep 17, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $18.1M
- 2 Nov 14, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $14.8M
- 3 Jul 17, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $13.5M
- 4 Jul 16, 2021 US and Canada: $29.2K Rest of the world: $5.4M Worldwide: $5.5M
- 5 Dec 15, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.3M
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Jun 30, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.2M - 7
Oct 1, 2021 US and Canada: $1.4M Rest of the world: $3.5M Worldwide: $5M - 8
Sep 9, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.9M - 9
Dec 3, 2021 US and Canada: $354.5K Rest of the world: $3.9M Worldwide: $4.3M - 10
Nov 26, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.9M - 11
Jun 23, 2021 US and Canada: $1.1K Rest of the world: $3.8M Worldwide: $3.8M - 12
Jun 18, 2021 US and Canada: $71.8K Rest of the world: $3.5M Worldwide: $3.6M - 13
Aug 28, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.5M - 14
Sep 3, 2021 US and Canada: $45.3K Rest of the world: $3.2M Worldwide: $3.3M - 15
Aug 28, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.1M - 16
Sep 1, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.6M - 17
May 19, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.4M - 18
Jul 23, 2021 US and Canada: $19.9K Rest of the world: $2M Worldwide: $2M - 19
Nov 10, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2M - 20
Dec 3, 2021 US and Canada: $829.1K Rest of the world: $1.2M Worldwide: $2M - 21
Oct 29, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.8M - 22
Nov 24, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.8M - 23
Aug 28, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M - 24
Sep 25, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M - 25
Sep 19, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M - 26
Jun 16, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.5M - 27
Jul 12, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.5M - 28
Sep 9, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.4M - 29
Sep 9, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.4M - 30
Dec 10, 2021 US and Canada: $49.3K Rest of the world: $1.3M Worldwide: $1.3M - 31
Oct 20, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M - 32
Sep 8, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.1M - 33
Jul 7, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $980.3K - 34
Sep 12, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $973.5K - 35
Jun 2, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $918.5K - 36
Mar 21, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $773.2K - 37
Oct 10, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $771.3K - 38
Oct 11, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $730.1K - 39
Jul 9, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $675K - 40
Aug 3, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $671.7K - 41
Jul 9, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $655.2K - 42
Jul 13, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $624.9K - 43
Dec 12, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $577.2K - 44
Apr 9, 2021 US and Canada: $2.8K Rest of the world: $569.9K Worldwide: $572.7K - 45
Jan 29, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $489.1K - 46
Jul 22, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $472.1K - 47
Dec 2, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $456.6K - 48
Dec 22, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $448.6K - 49
Aug 27, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $418.7K - 50
Sep 4, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $303.6K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in 2021?
Of the top 10, Titane (2021) earned the biggest share at home (29% in the US & Canada), while Mama Weed (2021) made 99% of its gross abroad. Across all 96 films, $3.1M (2%) came from the US & Canada. 7 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 The Stronghold (2021) $18.1M No US & Canada figure reported
- 2 Superwho? (2021) $14.8M No US & Canada figure reported
- 3 OSS 117: From Africa with Love (2021) $13.5M No US & Canada figure reported
- 4 Mama Weed (2021) $5.5M $29.2K US & Canada · <1% $5.4M elsewhere · 99%
- 5 Price of Parenting (2021) $5.3M No US & Canada figure reported
- 6 Family Swap (2021) $5.2M No US & Canada figure reported
- 7 Titane (2021) $5M $1.4M US & Canada · 29% $3.5M elsewhere · 71%
- 8 Little Nicholas’ Treasure (2021) $4.9M No US & Canada figure reported
- 9 Benedetta (2021) $4.3M $354.5K US & Canada · 8% $3.9M elsewhere · 92%
- 10 Spoiled Brats (2021) $3.9M No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands
How Many 2021 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
None of the 96 films reached $100M. 93 films, 97% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $142.9M total.
32% 68%
- $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, 3% of the list $46.3M · 32% of the gross
- Under $10M 93 films, 97% of the list $96.6M · 68% of the gross
By release month
Which Month of 2021 Earned the Most?
September releases took the most, $38.5M from 22 films, led by The Stronghold (2021). February was the quietest month ($134.5K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.
- January Jan Softie (2021) $782.9K Softie (2021)
- February Feb Blast (2021) $134.5K Blast (2021)
- March Mar Those Who Care (2021) $921K Those Who Care (2021)
- April Apr Slalom (2021) $579.1K Slalom (2021)
- May May Fly Me Away (2021) $2.5M Fly Me Away (2021)
- June Jun Family Swap (2021) $15.4M Family Swap (2021)
- July Jul OSS 117: From Africa with Love (2021) $27.1M OSS 117: From Africa with Love (2021)
- August Aug Hear Me Out (2021) $10.4M Hear Me Out (2021)
- September Sep The Stronghold (2021) $38.5M The Stronghold (2021)
- October Oct Titane (2021) $9.7M Titane (2021)
- November Nov Superwho? (2021) $22.4M Superwho? (2021)
- December Dec Price of Parenting (2021) $14.4M Price of Parenting (2021)
Last 10 years
How Does 2021 Compare With Previous Years?
Of these 10 years, 2012 earned the most: $937.3M from 86 films, led by The Intouchables (2012). 2021 took $142.9M.
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 86 films | 86 | $937.3M | – | The Intouchables (2012) $426.6M |
| 2013 90 films · −64% | 90 | $339.5M | −64% | Serial Teachers (2013) $32.9M |
| 2014 101 films · +15% | 101 | $390.6M | +15% | Superchondriac (2014) $53.4M |
| 2015 90 films · −39% | 90 | $237.2M | −39% | Serial Teachers 2 (2015) $25.4M |
| 2016 116 films · +71% | 116 | $406.2M | +71% | Two Is a Family (2016) $49.6M |
| 2017 127 films · −31% | 127 | $279.5M | −31% | Alibi.com (2017) $29.4M |
| 2018 140 films · +105% | 140 | $573.5M | +105% | Family Is Family (2018) $50M |
| 2019 141 films · −42% | 141 | $333.6M | −42% | Sink or Swim (2019) $39.2M |
| 2020 75 films · −34% | 75 | $220.4M | −34% | Les Misérables (2020) $54.6M |
| 2021 96 films · −35% | 96 | $142.9M | −35% | The Stronghold (2021) $18.1M |
By genre
Which French Genres Earned the Most in 2021?
Comedy took $79.8M across 27 films, 56% of the total, ahead of Drama ($54.4M) and Action ($46.4M). A film counts once for each of its genres.
2021 French Box Office by Genre
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Comedy $79.8M27 films · #1 Superwho? (2021) -
Drama $54.4M62 films · #1 Mama Weed (2021) -
Action $46.4M4 films · #1 The Stronghold (2021) -
Crime $27.4M5 films · #1 The Stronghold (2021) -
Thriller $20.8M10 films · #1 The Stronghold (2021) -
Family $20.2M3 films · #1 Superwho? (2021) -
Romance $18.7M15 films · #1 Benedetta (2021) -
Adventure $17.3M4 films · #1 OSS 117: From Africa with Love (2021) -
Fantasy $8.5M7 films · #1 Family Swap (2021) -
History $6.1M5 films · #1 Benedetta (2021)
Archive
French Box Office Year by Year
Every year from 1931 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2012 leads with $937.3M, led by The Intouchables (2012).
2020s 7 years · $1.5B
2010s 10 years · $4.4B
- 2019 $333.6M #1 Sink or Swim (2019)
- 2018 $573.5M #1 Family Is Family (2018)
- 2017 $279.5M #1 Alibi.com (2017)
- 2016 $406.2M #1 Two Is a Family (2016)
- 2015 $237.2M #1 Serial Teachers 2 (2015)
- 2014 $390.6M #1 Superchondriac (2014)
- 2013 $339.5M #1 Serial Teachers (2013)
- 2012 $937.3M #1 The Intouchables (2012)
- 2011 $318.5M #1 Of Gods and Men (2011)
- 2010 $589.4M #1 Nothing to Declare (2010)
2000s 10 years · $3.5B
- 2009 $422.9M #1 Little Nicholas (2009)
- 2008 $586M #1 Welcome to the Sticks (2008)
- 2007 $439.2M #1 La Vie en Rose (2007)
- 2006 $292.3M #1 French Fried Vacations 3: Friends Forever (2006)
- 2005 $271.9M #1 The Chorus (2005)
- 2004 $379.9M #1 A Very Long Engagement (2004)
- 2003 $338.9M #1 Taxi 3 (2003)
- 2002 $334.8M #1 Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (2002)
- 2001 $358.1M #1 Amélie (2001)
- 2000 $102.4M #1 Taxi 2 (2000)
1990s 10 years · $133.8M
- 1999 $10.4M #1 Elvis Gratton 2: Miracle à Memphis (1999)
- 1998 $28M #1 The Big Hit (1998)
- 1997 $1.1M #1 Artemisia (1997)
- 1996 $40.9M #1 The Eighth Day (1996)
- 1995 $5.6M #1 The City of Lost Children (1995)
- 1994 $8M #1 Three Colors: Red (1994)
- 1993 $3.3M #1 Three Colors: Blue (1993)
- 1992 $11.7M #1 Indochine (1992)
- 1991 $11.1M #1 La Femme Nikita (1991)
- 1990 $13.7M #1 Cyrano de Bergerac (1990)
1980s 10 years · $128M
- 1989 $17M #1 Family Business (1989)
- 1988 $18.1M #1 Dead Ringers (1988)
- 1987 $7.3M #1 Maurice (1987)
- 1986 $31.6M #1 Disorder (1986)
- 1985 $11.8M #1 Brazil (1985)
- 1984 $2.8M #1 A Sunday in the Country (1984)
- 1983 $13.6M #1 Without a Trace (1983)
- 1982 $11.5M #1 The Beast Within (1982)
- 1981 $6.5M #1 The Boy Soldier (1981)
- 1980 $7.8M #1 La Cage aux Folles II (1980)
1970s 10 years · $40.3M
- 1979 $20.4M #1 La Cage aux Folles (1979)
- 1978 $26.4K #1 The Song of Roland (1978)
- 1977 $7.3M #1 Animal (1977)
- 1976 $271.7K #1 Mr. Klein (1976)
- 1975 $11.3M #1 The Smurfs and the Magic Flute (1975)
- 1974 $79K #1 Parade (1974)
- 1973 $50.6K #1 The Mother and the Whore (1973)
- 1972 $170K #1 The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972)
- 1971 $113.3K #1 Four Nights of a Dreamer (1971)
- 1970 $641.3K #1 Le Cercle Rouge (1970)
1960s 10 years · $17.6M
- 1969 $1.3M #1 Army of Shadows (1969)
- 1968 $47.8K #1 The Bride Wore Black (1968)
- 1967 $4.8M #1 Belle de Jour (1967)
- 1966 $564.1K #1 Masculine Feminine (1966)
- 1965 $269K #1 Pierrot le Fou (1965)
- 1964 $242.1K #1 The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964)
- 1963 $1.4M #1 Contempt (1963)
- 1962 $648K #1 Jules and Jim (1962)
- 1961 $6.9M #1 The Taste of Violence (1961)
- 1960 $1.3M #1 Breathless (1960)
1950s 9 years · $2.1M
- 1959 $396.1K #1 The 400 Blows (1959)
- 1958 $431.8K #1 Elevator to the Gallows (1958)
- 1957 $15.1K #1 He Who Must Die (1957)
- 1956 $71.1K #1 The Red Balloon (1956)
- 1955 $550.7K #1 Rififi (1955)
- 1954 $2.6K #1 Sabrina (1954)
- 1953 $567.6K #1 Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday (1953)
- 1952 $52.6K #1 Forbidden Games (1952)
- 1951 $57.8K #1 Diary of a Country Priest (1951)
1940s 6 years · $456.7K
FAQ
French Box Office 2021: 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 96 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing French-language movie in 2021?
The Stronghold (2021) leads with $18.1M worldwide. Next come Superwho? (2021) at $14.8M and OSS 117: From Africa with Love (2021) at $13.5M.
How much did French-language movies released in 2021 earn?
96 French-language films released in 2021 report a worldwide gross, $142.9M in all, or $1.5M per film on average. 2020 releases took $220.4M.
How many French-language movies released in 2021 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, The Stronghold (2021), earned $18.1M.
How is the 2021 French 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 2021. 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 2021 French 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.