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

$106.8M of the $3B total, or 4%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 810 films of the 998 report no domestic figure.

German box office · All time

Highest-Grossing German Movies of All Time

Downfall (2005) is the highest-grossing German-language movie in our database, with $92.2M worldwide, ahead of Suck Me Shakespeer 2 (2015) at $83M and Rabbit Without Ears (2007) at $81.7M. 998 German-language films in our database report a worldwide gross, $3B in all, 4% of it from the US & Canada. By genre, Comedy leads with $1.9B across 356 German releases.

films with a reported gross: 998
combined worldwide: $3B
Downfall (2005), the #1: $92.2M
earned in the US & Canada: 4%

#1 of 998

Highest-grossing German-language movie ever

Downfall (2005)

2005 · Biography, Drama

$92.2M worldwide

$5.5M US & Canada · 6% $86.7M elsewhere · 94%

Top 5

What Are the Highest-Grossing German Movies Ever?

Downfall (2005) leads with $92.2M, $9.2M ahead of Suck Me Shakespeer 2 (2015). The top 5 were released between 2004 and 2015 and took $413.9M together; 2 earned more than half of their gross outside the US & Canada.

Number 1

$92.2M Downfall (2005)
$5.5M US & Canada · 6% $86.7M elsewhere · 94%
Number 2

$83M Suck Me Shakespeer 2 (2015)
No US & Canada figure reported
Number 3

$81.7M Rabbit Without Ears (2007)
No US & Canada figure reported
Number 4

$79.3M Goodbye Lenin! (2004)
$4.1M US & Canada · 5% $75.3M elsewhere · 95%
Number 5

$77.7M Suck Me Shakespeer (2013)
No US & Canada figure reported

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

All 998 German Movies, Ranked by Worldwide Gross

Ranks 1 to 50 of 998. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada.

1
Downfall (2005) Feb 18, 2005 · Biography, Drama $92.2M worldwide

Feb 18, 2005 US and Canada: $5.5M Rest of the world: $86.7M Worldwide: $92.2M
2
Suck Me Shakespeer 2 (2015) Sep 10, 2015 · Comedy $83M worldwide

Sep 10, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $83M
3
Rabbit Without Ears (2007) Dec 1, 2007 · Drama, Comedy $81.7M worldwide

Dec 1, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $81.7M
4
Goodbye Lenin! (2004) Feb 27, 2004 · Drama, Comedy $79.3M worldwide

Feb 27, 2004 US and Canada: $4.1M Rest of the world: $75.3M Worldwide: $79.3M
5
Suck Me Shakespeer (2013) Nov 7, 2013 · Comedy $77.7M worldwide

Nov 7, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $77.7M
6
The Lives of Others (2006) Dec 1, 2006 · Drama, Thriller $77.7M worldwide

Dec 1, 2006 US and Canada: $11.3M Rest of the world: $66.4M Worldwide: $77.7M
7
Manitou’s Shoe (2001) Jul 11, 2001 · Western, Adventure $75.7M worldwide

Jul 11, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $75.7M
8
Suck Me Shakespeer 3 (2017) Oct 26, 2017 · Comedy $64.2M worldwide

Oct 26, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $64.2M
9
Animals United (2010) Oct 7, 2010 · Comedy, Family $51.9M worldwide

Oct 7, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $51.9M
10
Kokowääh (2011) Feb 3, 2011 · Comedy $50.4M worldwide

Feb 3, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $50.4M
11
Midnight Runner (2018) Aug 7, 2018 · Drama $39.7M worldwide

Aug 7, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $39.7M
12
Friendship! (2010) Jan 13, 2010 · Comedy, Drama $38.1M worldwide

Jan 13, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $38.1M
13
7 Dwarves: The Forest Is Not Enough (2006) Oct 25, 2006 · Comedy, Fantasy $32.9M worldwide

Oct 25, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $32.9M
14
All About Me (2018) Dec 18, 2018 · Comedy, Drama $31.9M worldwide

Dec 18, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $31.9M
15
Gravity (2009) Sep 30, 2009 · Drama, Crime $29.4M worldwide

Sep 30, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $29.4M
16
Joy of Fatherhood (2014) Feb 6, 2014 · Comedy $27.1M worldwide

Feb 6, 2014 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $27.1M
17
Iceman (2014) Sep 19, 2014 · Action, Sci-Fi $26M worldwide

Sep 19, 2014 US and Canada: $7.7K Rest of the world: $26M Worldwide: $26M
18
School of Magical Animals 2 (2024) Jun 7, 2024 · Adventure, Comedy $25.8M worldwide

Jun 7, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $25.8M
19
The Miracle of Bern (2003) Oct 15, 2003 · Drama, Comedy $24.8M worldwide

Oct 15, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $24.8M
20
Turkish for Beginners (2012) Mar 14, 2012 · Comedy $24M worldwide

Mar 14, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $24M
21
The White Masai (2005) Sep 14, 2005 · Drama $22.6M worldwide

Sep 14, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $22.6M
22
Men in the City (2009) Sep 9, 2009 · Comedy $22.4M worldwide

Sep 9, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $22.4M
23
This Crazy Heart (2017) Dec 21, 2017 · Drama $20.1M worldwide

Dec 21, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $20.1M
24
School of Magical Animals (2023) Mar 24, 2023 · Adventure, Family $19.7M worldwide

Mar 24, 2023 US and Canada: $45.9K Rest of the world: $19.7M Worldwide: $19.7M
25
The White Ribbon (2009) Dec 30, 2009 · Drama, Mystery $19.4M worldwide

Dec 30, 2009 US and Canada: $2.2M Rest of the world: $17.1M Worldwide: $19.4M
26
Woman in Love (2011) Dec 15, 2011 · Comedy $19.3M worldwide

Dec 15, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $19.3M
27
The Counterfeiters (2008) Feb 22, 2008 · Drama, Crime $18.8M worldwide

Feb 22, 2008 US and Canada: $5.5M Rest of the world: $13.3M Worldwide: $18.8M
28
Pina (2011) Dec 23, 2011 · Musical, Documentary $18.7M worldwide

Dec 23, 2011 US and Canada: $3.5M Rest of the world: $15.2M Worldwide: $18.7M
29
Soul Kitchen (2010) Aug 20, 2010 · Comedy $18.2M worldwide

Aug 20, 2010 US and Canada: $276.9K Rest of the world: $17.9M Worldwide: $18.2M
30
Grave Decisions (2006) Aug 17, 2006 · Comedy, Drama $17.7M worldwide

Aug 17, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $17.7M
31
Männersache (2009) Mar 19, 2009 · Comedy $17.3M worldwide

Mar 19, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $17.3M
32
Bullyparade: The Movie (2017) Aug 17, 2017 · Comedy $16.9M worldwide

Aug 17, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $16.9M
33
Lilly the Witch: The Dragon and the Magic Book (2009) Feb 12, 2009 · Comedy, Family $16.3M worldwide

Feb 12, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $16.3M
34
The Manny (2015) Mar 26, 2015 · Comedy $15.8M worldwide

Mar 26, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $15.8M
35
The Wild Soccer Bunch 4 (2007) Feb 1, 2007 · Family, Comedy $15.6M worldwide

Feb 1, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $15.6M
36
Dreamgirls (2015) Feb 19, 2015 · Comedy $15.6M worldwide

Feb 19, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $15.6M
37
The Seventh Dwarf (2015) Jul 31, 2015 · Adventure, Family $15.5M worldwide

Jul 31, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $15.5M
38
The Little Witch (2018) Feb 1, 2018 · Comedy, Family $15.3M worldwide

Feb 1, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $15.3M
39
Almanya: Welcome to Germany (2011) May 13, 2011 · Comedy, Drama $14.9M worldwide

May 13, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $14.9M
40
The Little Polar Bear (2001) Oct 4, 2001 · Family, Fantasy $14.8M worldwide

Oct 4, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $14.8M
41
Men in the City 2 (2011) Sep 6, 2011 · Comedy $14.7M worldwide

Sep 6, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $14.7M
42
Stromberg – The Movie (2014) Feb 20, 2014 · Comedy $14.6M worldwide

Feb 20, 2014 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $14.6M
43
Rehragout-Rendezvous (2023) Jul 31, 2023 · Comedy, Crime $14.1M worldwide

Jul 31, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $14.1M
44
100 Things (2018) Dec 6, 2018 · Drama, Comedy $14.1M worldwide

Dec 6, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $14.1M
45
Manta, Manta: Legacy (2023) Mar 30, 2023 · Comedy, Adventure $13.1M worldwide

Mar 30, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $13.1M
46
Horst Schlämmer - Isch kandidiere! (2009) Aug 20, 2009 · Comedy $12.8M worldwide

Aug 20, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $12.8M
47
Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver (2018) Mar 29, 2018 · Fantasy, Family $12.8M worldwide

Mar 29, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $12.8M
48
Buddenbrooks (2008) Dec 24, 2008 · Drama, History $12.6M worldwide

Dec 24, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $12.6M
49
Guglhupfgeschwader (2022) Jul 28, 2022 · Crime, Comedy $12.3M worldwide

Jul 28, 2022 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $12.3M
50
Frau Ella (2013) Oct 17, 2013 · Comedy $12.1M worldwide

Oct 17, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $12.1M

US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Biggest German Movies Make Their Money?

Of the top 10, The Lives of Others (2006) earned the biggest share at home (15% in the US & Canada), while Goodbye Lenin! (2004) made 95% of its gross abroad. Across all 998 films, $106.8M (4%) came from the US & Canada. 7 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.

1 Downfall (2005) $92.2M
$5.5M US & Canada · 6% $86.7M elsewhere · 94%
2 Suck Me Shakespeer 2 (2015) $83M
No US & Canada figure reported
3 Rabbit Without Ears (2007) $81.7M
No US & Canada figure reported
4 Goodbye Lenin! (2004) $79.3M
$4.1M US & Canada · 5% $75.3M elsewhere · 95%
5 Suck Me Shakespeer (2013) $77.7M
No US & Canada figure reported
6 The Lives of Others (2006) $77.7M
$11.3M US & Canada · 15% $66.4M elsewhere · 85%
7 Manitou’s Shoe (2001) $75.7M
No US & Canada figure reported
8 Suck Me Shakespeer 3 (2017) $64.2M
No US & Canada figure reported
9 Animals United (2010) $51.9M
No US & Canada figure reported
10 Kokowääh (2011) $50.4M
No US & Canada figure reported

Gross bands

How Many German Movies Crossed $100 Million?

None of the 998 films reached $100M. 933 films, 93% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $3B total.

56% 44%

$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 65 films, 7% of the list $1.7B · 56% of the gross
Under $10M 933 films, 93% of the list $1.3B · 44% of the gross

By decade

Which Decade's German Movies Earned the Most?

Films released in the 2010s lead with $1.5B from 481 titles, led by Suck Me Shakespeer 2 (2015). Each column links to the decade's biggest year.

Biggest years

Which Years Had the Highest-Grossing German Movies?

2011 releases earned the most: $214.2M from 61 films, led by Kokowääh (2011). The 10 biggest years, each linking to its chart.

Year	Films	Worldwide	Biggest film
2011 61 films	61	$214.2M	Kokowääh (2011) $50.4M
2015 57 films	57	$197.8M	Suck Me Shakespeer 2 (2015) $83M
2006 28 films	28	$180.7M	The Lives of Others (2006) $77.7M
2018 45 films	45	$173.7M	Midnight Runner (2018) $39.7M
2017 43 films	43	$172.1M	Suck Me Shakespeer 3 (2017) $64.2M
2010 48 films	48	$170.3M	Animals United (2010) $51.9M
2013 62 films	62	$169.6M	Suck Me Shakespeer (2013) $77.7M
2005 19 films	19	$168.3M	Downfall (2005) $92.2M
2009 48 films	48	$160.8M	Gravity (2009) $29.4M
2007 53 films	53	$157.7M	Rabbit Without Ears (2007) $81.7M

By genre

Which German Genres Earned the Most?

Comedy took $1.9B across 356 films, 64% of the total, ahead of Drama ($1.3B) and Family ($611.1M). A film counts once for each of its genres.

All-Time German Box Office by Genre

Comedy $1.9B
356 films · #1 Suck Me Shakespeer 2 (2015)
Drama $1.3B
543 films · #1 Downfall (2005)
Family $611.1M
135 films · #1 Animals United (2010)
Adventure $449.2M
90 films · #1 Manitou’s Shoe (2001)
Romance $354.6M
112 films · #1 Rabbit Without Ears (2007)
Crime $237.5M
72 films · #1 Gravity (2009)
History $221.1M
52 films · #1 Downfall (2005)
Fantasy $218.5M
49 films · #1 7 Dwarves: The Forest Is Not Enough (2006)
Animation $216.9M
45 films · #1 Animals United (2010)
War $193.3M
37 films · #1 Downfall (2005)

German Box Office Year by Year

Every year from 1930 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2011 leads with $214.2M, led by Kokowääh (2011).

2020s 7 years · $339.9M

2010s 10 years · $1.5B

2000s 10 years · $1.1B

1990s 10 years · $21.8M

1980s 8 years · $15.9M

1970s 10 years · $4.5M

1960s 3 years · $17.9K

1950s 2 years · $27.6K

1940s 2 years · $111.4K

1930s 4 years · $70.6K

FAQ

German 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 998 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing German-language movie of all time?

Downfall (2005) leads with $92.2M worldwide, $5.5M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Suck Me Shakespeer 2 (2015) at $83M and Rabbit Without Ears (2007) at $81.7M.

How much have German-language movies earned at the box office?

998 German-language films in our database report a worldwide gross, $3B in all, or $3M per film on average.

How many German-language movies have made $1 billion?

None. The biggest, Downfall (2005), earned $92.2M.

How is the all-time German 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 German 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.