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German Box Office 2001: Highest-Grossing German Movies

Manitou’s Shoe (2001) is the highest-grossing German-language movie released in 2001, with $75.7M worldwide, ahead of The Little Polar Bear (2001) at $14.8M and Girls on Top (2001) at $10M. 21 German-language films released in 2001 report a worldwide gross, $124.3M in all, <1% of it from the US & Canada. That is 3.6 times the total of 2000, whose releases took $34.1M. By genre, Comedy leads with $103.3M across 11 German releases.

2001 releases with a gross
21
combined worldwide
$124.3M
Manitou’s Shoe (2001), the #1
$75.7M
vs 2000
×3.6
Manitou’s Shoe (2001) movie poster #1 of 21
#1 German-language movie of 2001

Manitou’s Shoe (2001)

2001 · Western, Adventure

$75.7M worldwide · 61% of the chart's total

No US & Canada figure reported
Top 5

What Were the Biggest German Hits of 2001?

Manitou’s Shoe (2001) leads with $75.7M, 61% of the total. The top 5 together took $112.6M, 91% of what all 21 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Manitou’s Shoe (2001) movie poster Number 1
    $75.7M Manitou’s Shoe (2001)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  2. The Little Polar Bear (2001) movie poster Number 2
    $14.8M The Little Polar Bear (2001)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  3. Girls on Top (2001) movie poster Number 3
    $10M Girls on Top (2001)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  4. The Slurb (2001) movie poster Number 4
    $6.9M The Slurb (2001)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  5. Emil and the Detectives (2001) movie poster Number 5
    $5.2M Emil and the Detectives (2001)
    No US & Canada figure reported

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every German Release of 2001, 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 2001.

  1. 1 Manitou’s Shoe (2001) movie poster
    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
  2. 2 The Little Polar Bear (2001) movie poster
    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
  3. 3 Girls on Top (2001) movie poster
    Girls on Top (2001) Mar 29, 2001 · Comedy $10M worldwide
    Mar 29, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $10M
  4. 4 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
  5. 5 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
  6. 6 Lammbock (2001) movie poster
    Lammbock (2001) Aug 23, 2001 · Comedy $4.2M worldwide
    Aug 23, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.2M
  7. 7 Sass (2001) movie poster
    Sass (2001) Sep 27, 2001 · Drama $1.8M worldwide
    Sep 27, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.8M
  8. 8 Never Mind the Wall (2001) movie poster
    Never Mind the Wall (2001) Jun 12, 2001 · Drama, Romance $1.3M worldwide
    Jun 12, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.3M
  9. 9 The Princess and the Warrior (2001) movie poster
    The Princess and the Warrior (2001) Jun 22, 2001 · Drama, Romance $1M worldwide
    Jun 22, 2001 US and Canada: $872.1K Rest of the world: $145.6K Worldwide: $1M
  10. 10 As Far As My Feet Will Carry Me (2001) movie poster
    As Far As My Feet Will Carry Me (2001) Dec 12, 2001 · War, Drama $804.6K worldwide
    Dec 12, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $804.6K
  11. 11 The Abrafaxe – Under The Black Flag (2001) movie poster
    The Abrafaxe – Under The Black Flag (2001) Oct 25, 2001 · Comedy, Adventure $675K worldwide
    Oct 25, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $675K
  12. 12 The White Sound (2001) movie poster
    The White Sound (2001) Dec 31, 2001 · Drama $640.2K worldwide
    Dec 31, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $640.2K
  13. 13 Berlin is in Germany (2001) movie poster
    Berlin is in Germany (2001) Feb 8, 2001 · Comedy, Drama $445.2K worldwide
    Feb 8, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $445.2K
  14. 14 Auf Herz und Nieren (2001) movie poster
    Auf Herz und Nieren (2001) Nov 17, 2001 · Comedy $199.1K worldwide
    Nov 17, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $199.1K
  15. 15 Heart Over Head (2001) movie poster
    Heart Over Head (2001) Oct 6, 2001 · Drama, Romance $189.9K worldwide
    Oct 6, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $189.9K
  16. 16 Julietta (2001) movie poster
    Julietta (2001) Sep 6, 2001 $173.7K worldwide
    Sep 6, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $173.7K
  17. 17 Engel & Joe (2001) movie poster
    Engel & Joe (2001) Oct 25, 2001 · Drama $155.6K worldwide
    Oct 25, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $155.6K
  18. 18 In July (2001) movie poster
    In July (2001) Dec 7, 2001 · Adventure, Comedy $34.2K worldwide
    Dec 7, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $34.2K
  19. 19 Advertising Rules! (2001) movie poster
    Advertising Rules! (2001) Mar 3, 2001 · Comedy $32.9K worldwide
    Mar 3, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $32.9K
  20. 20 Black Box BRD (2001) movie poster
    Black Box BRD (2001) May 24, 2001 · Documentary $27.3K worldwide
    May 24, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $27.3K
  21. 21 My Brother the Vampire (2001) movie poster
    My Brother the Vampire (2001) Oct 26, 2001 · Comedy, Drama $9.5K worldwide
    Oct 26, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.5K
Gross bands

How Many 2001 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

None of the 21 films reached $100M. 18 films, 86% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $124.3M total.

  • $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, 14% of the list $100.6M · 81% of the gross
  • Under $10M 18 films, 86% of the list $23.7M · 19% of the gross
By release month

Which Month of 2001 Earned the Most?

July releases took the most, $75.7M from 1 film, led by Manitou’s Shoe (2001). May was the quietest month ($27.3K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.

  1. January Jan No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  2. February Feb Emil and the Detectives (2001) $5.6M Emil and the Detectives (2001)
  3. March Mar Girls on Top (2001) $10.1M Girls on Top (2001)
  4. April Apr No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  5. May May Black Box BRD (2001) $27.3K Black Box BRD (2001)
  6. June Jun Never Mind the Wall (2001) $2.3M Never Mind the Wall (2001)
  7. July Jul Manitou’s Shoe (2001) $75.7M Manitou’s Shoe (2001)
  8. August Aug Lammbock (2001) $4.2M Lammbock (2001)
  9. September Sep Sass (2001) $2M Sass (2001)
  10. October Oct The Little Polar Bear (2001) $22.7M The Little Polar Bear (2001)
  11. November Nov Auf Herz und Nieren (2001) $199.1K Auf Herz und Nieren (2001)
  12. December Dec As Far As My Feet Will Carry Me (2001) $1.5M As Far As My Feet Will Carry Me (2001)
Last 10 years

How Does 2001 Compare With Previous Years?

Of these 10 years, 2001 earned the most: $124.3M from 21 films, led by Manitou’s Shoe (2001).

Year Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
1992 1 film 1 $6.6K – Flaming Ears (1992) $6.6K
1993 2 films · +18973% 2 $1.3M +18973% Faraway, So Close! (1993) $810.5K
1994 1 film · −63% 1 $468.9K −63% Maybe… Maybe Not (1994) $468.9K
1995 1 film · −79% 1 $97.8K −79% Brother of Sleep (1995) $97.8K
1996 2 films · +138% 2 $232.8K +138% Beyond Silence (1996) $181.9K
1997 3 films · +236% 3 $782K +236% Wintersleepers (1997) $323K
1998 4 films · +60% 4 $1.3M +60% The General (1998) $1.2M
1999 4 films · +624% 4 $9.1M +624% Run Lola Run (1999) $7.7M
2000 15 films · +275% 15 $34.1M +275% Anatomy (2000) $10.5M
2001 21 films · +265% 21 $124.3M +265% Manitou’s Shoe (2001) $75.7M
By genre

Which German Genres Earned the Most in 2001?

Comedy took $103.3M across 11 films, 83% of the total, ahead of Adventure ($76.4M) and Western ($75.7M). A film counts once for each of its genres.

2001 German Box Office by Genre

  1. Comedy $103.3M
    11 films · #1 Manitou’s Shoe (2001)
  2. Adventure $76.4M
    3 films · #1 Manitou’s Shoe (2001)
  3. Western $75.7M
    1 film · #1 Manitou’s Shoe (2001)
  4. Family $20.7M
    3 films · #1 The Little Polar Bear (2001)
  5. Animation $15.5M
    2 films · #1 The Little Polar Bear (2001)
  6. Fantasy $14.8M
    1 film · #1 The Little Polar Bear (2001)
  7. Drama $6.3M
    9 films · #1 Sass (2001)
  8. Romance $2.5M
    4 films · #1 Never Mind the Wall (2001)
  9. War $804.6K
    1 film · #1 As Far As My Feet Will Carry Me (2001)
  10. Documentary $27.3K
    1 film · #1 Black Box BRD (2001)
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
FAQ

German Box Office 2001: 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 21 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing German-language movie in 2001?

Manitou’s Shoe (2001) leads with $75.7M worldwide. Next come The Little Polar Bear (2001) at $14.8M and Girls on Top (2001) at $10M.

How much did German-language movies released in 2001 earn?

21 German-language films released in 2001 report a worldwide gross, $124.3M in all, or $5.9M per film on average. 2000 releases took $34.1M.

How many German-language movies released in 2001 made $1 billion?

None. The biggest, Manitou’s Shoe (2001), earned $75.7M.

How much of the 2001 German box office came from the US and Canada?

$872.1K of the $124.3M total, or <1%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 20 films of the 21 report no domestic figure.

How is the 2001 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, and grouped by their release date in 2001. 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 2001 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.