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Highest-Grossing German Movies of All Time, Page 3

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%
Downfall (2005) movie poster #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%
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All 998 German Movies, Ranked by Worldwide Gross

Ranks 101 to 150 of 998. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada.

  1. 101 Contra (2020) movie poster
    Contra (2020) Sep 22, 2020 · Comedy, Drama $7.8M worldwide
    Sep 22, 2020 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.8M
  2. 102 Run Lola Run (1999) movie poster
    Run Lola Run (1999) Jun 18, 1999 · Thriller, Crime $7.7M worldwide
    Jun 18, 1999 US and Canada: $7.6M Rest of the world: $13.7K Worldwide: $7.7M
  3. 103 Sauerkrautkoma (2018) movie poster
    Sauerkrautkoma (2018) Aug 9, 2018 · Crime, Comedy $7.6M worldwide
    Aug 9, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.6M
  4. 104 The Vexxer (2007) movie poster
    The Vexxer (2007) Mar 10, 2007 · Comedy, Crime $7.6M worldwide
    Mar 10, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.6M
  5. 105 Hanni & Nanni 2 (2012) movie poster
    Hanni & Nanni 2 (2012) May 6, 2012 · Comedy, Family $7.6M worldwide
    May 6, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.6M
  6. 106 Pettson and Findus: A Little Nuisance, a Great Friendship (2014) movie poster
    Pettson and Findus: A Little Nuisance, a Great Friendship (2014) Mar 13, 2014 · Animation, Comedy $7.5M worldwide
    Mar 13, 2014 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.5M
  7. 107 Windstorm 3 (2017) movie poster
    Windstorm 3 (2017) Jul 27, 2017 · Family, Adventure $7.5M worldwide
    Jul 27, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.5M
  8. 108 Family Affairs (2022) movie poster
    Family Affairs (2022) Oct 20, 2022 · Comedy $7.3M worldwide
    Oct 20, 2022 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.3M
  9. 109 Not My Day (2014) movie poster
    Not My Day (2014) Jan 16, 2014 · Comedy $7.2M worldwide
    Jan 16, 2014 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.2M
  10. 110 My Fairy Troublemaker (2022) movie poster
    My Fairy Troublemaker (2022) Oct 13, 2022 · Family, Adventure $7.2M worldwide
    Oct 13, 2022 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.2M
  11. 111 Jesus Loves Me (2012) movie poster
    Jesus Loves Me (2012) Dec 20, 2012 · Comedy $7.2M worldwide
    Dec 20, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.2M
  12. 112 Hanni & Nanni (2010) movie poster
    Hanni & Nanni (2010) May 30, 2010 · Family, Comedy $7.2M worldwide
    May 30, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.2M
  13. 113 The Collini Case (2020) movie poster
    The Collini Case (2020) Jun 5, 2020 · Drama, Thriller $7.1M worldwide
    Jun 5, 2020 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.1M
  14. 114 The Dumpling Affair (2017) movie poster
    The Dumpling Affair (2017) Aug 3, 2017 · Crime, Comedy $7M worldwide
    Aug 3, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7M
  15. 115 Werner - Gekotzt wird später! (2003) movie poster
    Werner - Gekotzt wird später! (2003) Jul 17, 2003 · Action, Comedy $7M worldwide
    Jul 17, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7M
  16. 116 Dragon Rider (2020) movie poster
    Dragon Rider (2020) Oct 13, 2020 · Adventure, Family $7M worldwide
    Oct 13, 2020 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7M
  17. 117 Jim Button and the Wild 13 (2020) movie poster
    Jim Button and the Wild 13 (2020) Oct 1, 2020 · Adventure, Fantasy $6.9M worldwide
    Oct 1, 2020 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.9M
  18. 118 The Slurb (2001) movie poster
    The Slurb (2001) Oct 17, 2001 · Comedy $6.9M worldwide
    Oct 17, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.9M
  19. 119 North Face (2008) movie poster
    North Face (2008) Oct 23, 2008 · History, Drama $6.8M worldwide
    Oct 23, 2008 US and Canada: $711.4K Rest of the world: $6.1M Worldwide: $6.8M
  20. 120 Playing Doctor (2014) movie poster
    Playing Doctor (2014) Aug 1, 2014 · Comedy, Romance $6.8M worldwide
    Aug 1, 2014 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.8M
  21. 121 Resturlaub (2011) movie poster
    Resturlaub (2011) Aug 11, 2011 · Romance, Comedy $6.7M worldwide
    Aug 11, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.7M
  22. 122 Hell (2011) movie poster
    Hell (2011) Jun 28, 2011 · Horror, Mystery $6.7M worldwide
    Jun 28, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.7M
  23. 123 Son of Saul (2015) movie poster
    Son of Saul (2015) Dec 18, 2015 · Drama, History $6.7M worldwide
    Dec 18, 2015 US and Canada: $1.8M Rest of the world: $4.9M Worldwide: $6.7M
  24. 124 Windstorm (2013) movie poster
    Windstorm (2013) Mar 21, 2013 · Family, Adventure $6.6M worldwide
    Mar 21, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.6M
  25. 125 Teenosaurus Rex (2017) movie poster
    Teenosaurus Rex (2017) Jul 6, 2017 · Comedy $6.6M worldwide
    Jul 6, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.6M
  26. 126 Sams in Gefahr (2003) movie poster
    Sams in Gefahr (2003) Dec 10, 2003 · Family $6.5M worldwide
    Dec 10, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.5M
  27. 127 Woodwalkers (2024) movie poster
    Woodwalkers (2024) Oct 12, 2024 · Family, Fantasy $6.4M worldwide
    Oct 12, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.4M
  28. 128 Lindenberg! Mach dein Ding (2020) movie poster
    Lindenberg! Mach dein Ding (2020) Jan 16, 2020 · Music, Documentary $6.4M worldwide
    Jan 16, 2020 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.4M
  29. 129 The Crocodiles: All for One (2011) movie poster
    The Crocodiles: All for One (2011) Jan 20, 2011 · Comedy, Family $6.2M worldwide
    Jan 20, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.2M
  30. 130 Never Look Away (2019) movie poster
    Never Look Away (2019) Jan 25, 2019 · Drama, History $6.2M worldwide
    Jan 25, 2019 US and Canada: $1.3M Rest of the world: $4.9M Worldwide: $6.2M
  31. 131 Rosenstrasse (2004) movie poster
    Rosenstrasse (2004) Aug 20, 2004 · Drama, War $6.1M worldwide
    Aug 20, 2004 US and Canada: $734.5K Rest of the world: $5.3M Worldwide: $6.1M
  32. 132 The Robber Hotzenplotz (2022) movie poster
    The Robber Hotzenplotz (2022) Oct 6, 2022 · Adventure, Family $6.1M worldwide
    Oct 6, 2022 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.1M
  33. 133 Princess Lillifee and the Little Unicorn (2011) movie poster
    Princess Lillifee and the Little Unicorn (2011) 2011 · Family, Animation $6M worldwide
    2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6M
  34. 134 Russendisko (2012) movie poster
    Russendisko (2012) Mar 28, 2012 · Comedy $6M worldwide
    Mar 28, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6M
  35. 135 Vampire Sisters 3: Journey to Transylvania (2016) movie poster
    Vampire Sisters 3: Journey to Transylvania (2016) Dec 8, 2016 · Fantasy, Family $5.9M worldwide
    Dec 8, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.9M
  36. 136 Text for You (2016) movie poster
    Text for You (2016) Sep 15, 2016 · Drama, Romance $5.8M worldwide
    Sep 15, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.8M
  37. 137 Naked (2002) movie poster
    Naked (2002) Sep 2, 2002 · Drama, Comedy $5.7M worldwide
    Sep 2, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.7M
  38. 138 Hands off Mississippi (2007) movie poster
    Hands off Mississippi (2007) Mar 22, 2007 · Family, Comedy $5.7M worldwide
    Mar 22, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.7M
  39. 139 The Teachers' Lounge (2023) movie poster
    The Teachers' Lounge (2023) Dec 25, 2023 · Drama $5.7M worldwide
    Dec 25, 2023 US and Canada: $628.2K Rest of the world: $5.1M Worldwide: $5.7M
  40. 140 The Devil's Bath (2024) movie poster
    The Devil's Bath (2024) Jun 21, 2024 · Drama, History $5.7M worldwide
    Jun 21, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.7M
  41. 141 Europa Europa (1991) movie poster
    Europa Europa (1991) May 9, 1991 · Drama, History $5.6M worldwide
    May 9, 1991 US and Canada: $5.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $5.6M
  42. 142 Latte and the Magic Waterstone (2019) movie poster
    Latte and the Magic Waterstone (2019) Oct 9, 2019 · Family, Animation $5.5M worldwide
    Oct 9, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.5M
  43. 143 Ruby Red (2013) movie poster
    Ruby Red (2013) Feb 4, 2013 · Romance, Drama $5.5M worldwide
    Feb 4, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.5M
  44. 144 Single By Contract (2010) movie poster
    Single By Contract (2010) Sep 15, 2010 · Comedy, Romance $5.4M worldwide
    Sep 15, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.4M
  45. 145 Dampfnudelblues (2013) movie poster
    Dampfnudelblues (2013) Jul 31, 2013 · Comedy, Crime $5.4M worldwide
    Jul 31, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.4M
  46. 146 My Blind Date with Life (2017) movie poster
    My Blind Date with Life (2017) Jan 26, 2017 · Drama, Comedy $5.3M worldwide
    Jan 26, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.3M
  47. 147 Yoko (2012) movie poster
    Yoko (2012) Feb 15, 2012 · Family, Fantasy $5.2M worldwide
    Feb 15, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.2M
  48. 148 Sapphire Blue (2014) movie poster
    Sapphire Blue (2014) Aug 14, 2014 · Fantasy, Drama $5.2M worldwide
    Aug 14, 2014 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.2M
  49. 149 Emil and the Detectives (2001) movie poster
    Emil and the Detectives (2001) Feb 22, 2001 · Family, Comedy $5.2M worldwide
    Feb 22, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.2M
  50. 150 Anatomy 2 (2004) movie poster
    Anatomy 2 (2004) Aug 13, 2004 · Thriller, Horror $5.2M worldwide
    Aug 13, 2004 US and Canada: $623 Rest of the world: $5.2M Worldwide: $5.2M
Archive

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