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German Box Office 2004: Highest-Grossing German Movies

Goodbye Lenin! (2004) is the highest-grossing German-language movie released in 2004, with $79.3M worldwide, ahead of Bon voyage (2004) at $9.3M and Laura’s Star (2004) at $8.7M. 24 German-language films released in 2004 report a worldwide gross, $134.3M in all, 5% of it from the US & Canada. That is up 139% on 2003, whose releases took $56.1M. By genre, Comedy leads with $111.5M across 15 German releases.

2004 releases with a gross
24
combined worldwide
$134.3M
Goodbye Lenin! (2004), the #1
$79.3M
vs 2003
+139%
Goodbye Lenin! (2004) movie poster #1 of 24
#1 German-language movie of 2004

Goodbye Lenin! (2004)

2004 · Drama, Comedy

$79.3M worldwide · 59% of the chart's total

$4.1M US & Canada · 5% $75.3M elsewhere · 95%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest German Hits of 2004?

Goodbye Lenin! (2004) leads with $79.3M, 59% of the total. The top 5 together took $111.3M, 83% of what all 24 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Goodbye Lenin! (2004) movie poster Number 1
    $79.3M Goodbye Lenin! (2004)
    $4.1M US & Canada · 5% $75.3M elsewhere · 95%
  2. Bon voyage (2004) movie poster Number 2
    $9.3M Bon voyage (2004)
    $2.5M US & Canada · 27% $6.8M elsewhere · 73%
  3. Laura’s Star (2004) movie poster Number 3
    $8.7M Laura’s Star (2004)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  4. Bibi Blocksberg and the Secret of Blue Owls (2004) movie poster Number 4
    $7.9M Bibi Blocksberg and the Secret of Blue Owls (2004)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  5. Rosenstrasse (2004) movie poster Number 5
    $6.1M Rosenstrasse (2004)
    $734.5K US & Canada · 12% $5.3M elsewhere · 88%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every German Release of 2004, 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 2004.

  1. 1 Goodbye Lenin! (2004) movie poster
    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
  2. 2 Bon voyage (2004) movie poster
    Bon voyage (2004) Mar 19, 2004 · Drama, Comedy $9.3M worldwide
    Mar 19, 2004 US and Canada: $2.5M Rest of the world: $6.8M Worldwide: $9.3M
  3. 3 Laura’s Star (2004) movie poster
    Laura’s Star (2004) Sep 19, 2004 · Animation, Family $8.7M worldwide
    Sep 19, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.7M
  4. 4 Bibi Blocksberg and the Secret of Blue Owls (2004) movie poster
    Bibi Blocksberg and the Secret of Blue Owls (2004) Sep 29, 2004 · Fantasy, Comedy $7.9M worldwide
    Sep 29, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.9M
  5. 5 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
  6. 6 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
  7. 7 Girls on Top 2 (2004) movie poster
    Girls on Top 2 (2004) Jun 17, 2004 · Comedy $4.5M worldwide
    Jun 17, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.5M
  8. 8 Silentium (2004) movie poster
    Silentium (2004) Sep 24, 2004 · Thriller, Crime $2M worldwide
    Sep 24, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2M
  9. 9 Samba in Mettmann (2004) movie poster
    Samba in Mettmann (2004) Jan 29, 2004 · Comedy $1.8M worldwide
    Jan 29, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.8M
  10. 10 Germanikus (2004) movie poster
    Germanikus (2004) Mar 26, 2004 · Comedy $1.6M worldwide
    Mar 26, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M
  11. 11 Hell on Wheels (2004) movie poster
    Hell on Wheels (2004) Jun 10, 2004 · Documentary $1.5M worldwide
    Jun 10, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.5M
  12. 12 Love in Thoughts (2004) movie poster
    Love in Thoughts (2004) Feb 12, 2004 · Drama $1.2M worldwide
    Feb 12, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M
  13. 13 Pura Vida Ibiza (2004) movie poster
    Pura Vida Ibiza (2004) Feb 12, 2004 · Comedy $975.8K worldwide
    Feb 12, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $975.8K
  14. 14 Kebab Connection (2004) movie poster
    Kebab Connection (2004) Apr 21, 2004 · Comedy, Action $970.2K worldwide
    Apr 21, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $970.2K
  15. 15 Abgefahren (2004) movie poster
    Abgefahren (2004) Mar 31, 2004 · Comedy, Action $955.2K worldwide
    Mar 31, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $955.2K
  16. 16 Kleinruppin Forever (2004) movie poster
    Kleinruppin Forever (2004) Feb 8, 2004 · Comedy $639.2K worldwide
    Feb 8, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $639.2K
  17. 17 Derrick - Die Pflicht ruft! (2004) movie poster
    Derrick - Die Pflicht ruft! (2004) Apr 1, 2004 · Animation, Comedy $595.7K worldwide
    Apr 1, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $595.7K
  18. 18 Slugs (2004) movie poster
    Slugs (2004) Mar 5, 2004 · Drama, Comedy $495K worldwide
    Mar 5, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $495K
  19. 19 Ravioli (2004) movie poster
    Ravioli (2004) Nov 18, 2004 · Drama, Comedy $294.1K worldwide
    Nov 18, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $294.1K
  20. 20 Soundless (2004) movie poster
    Soundless (2004) Apr 22, 2004 · Crime, Action $196.7K worldwide
    Apr 22, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $196.7K
  21. 21 Antares (2004) movie poster
    Antares (2004) Aug 5, 2004 · Drama $64.9K worldwide
    Aug 5, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $64.9K
  22. 22 Cowgirl (2004) movie poster
    Cowgirl (2004) Dec 8, 2004 · Romance, Crime $21.4K worldwide
    Dec 8, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $21.4K
  23. 23 Off Beat (2004) movie poster
    Off Beat (2004) Sep 11, 2004 · Romance, Drama $8K worldwide
    Sep 11, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8K
  24. 24 Jesus, You Know (2004) movie poster
    Jesus, You Know (2004) Dec 3, 2004 · Documentary $604 worldwide
    Dec 3, 2004 US and Canada: $604 Rest of the world: Worldwide: $604
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in 2004?

Of the top 10, Bon voyage (2004) earned the biggest share at home (27% in the US & Canada), while Anatomy 2 (2004) made 100% of its gross abroad. Across all 24 films, $7.3M (5%) came from the US & Canada. 6 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 Goodbye Lenin! (2004) $79.3M
    $4.1M US & Canada · 5% $75.3M elsewhere · 95%
  2. 2 Bon voyage (2004) $9.3M
    $2.5M US & Canada · 27% $6.8M elsewhere · 73%
  3. 3 Laura’s Star (2004) $8.7M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  4. 4 Bibi Blocksberg and the Secret of Blue Owls (2004) $7.9M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  5. 5 Rosenstrasse (2004) $6.1M
    $734.5K US & Canada · 12% $5.3M elsewhere · 88%
  6. 6 Anatomy 2 (2004) $5.2M
    $623 US & Canada · <1% $5.2M elsewhere · 100%
  7. 7 Girls on Top 2 (2004) $4.5M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  8. 8 Silentium (2004) $2M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  9. 9 Samba in Mettmann (2004) $1.8M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  10. 10 Germanikus (2004) $1.6M
    No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands

How Many 2004 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

None of the 24 films reached $100M. 23 films, 96% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $134.3M 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 1 film, 4% of the list $79.3M · 59% of the gross
  • Under $10M 23 films, 96% of the list $55M · 41% of the gross
By release month

Which Month of 2004 Earned the Most?

February releases took the most, $82.1M from 4 films, led by Goodbye Lenin! (2004). December was the quietest month ($22K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.

  1. January Jan Samba in Mettmann (2004) $1.8M Samba in Mettmann (2004)
  2. February Feb Goodbye Lenin! (2004) $82.1M Goodbye Lenin! (2004)
  3. March Mar Bon voyage (2004) $12.4M Bon voyage (2004)
  4. April Apr Kebab Connection (2004) $1.8M Kebab Connection (2004)
  5. May May No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  6. June Jun Girls on Top 2 (2004) $6M Girls on Top 2 (2004)
  7. July Jul No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  8. August Aug Rosenstrasse (2004) $11.3M Rosenstrasse (2004)
  9. September Sep Laura’s Star (2004) $18.7M Laura’s Star (2004)
  10. October Oct No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  11. November Nov Ravioli (2004) $294.1K Ravioli (2004)
  12. December Dec Cowgirl (2004) $22K Cowgirl (2004)
Last 10 years

How Does 2004 Compare With Previous Years?

Of these 10 years, 2004 earned the most: $134.3M from 24 films, led by Goodbye Lenin! (2004).

Year Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
1995 1 film 1 $97.8K – 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
2002 16 films · −62% 16 $46.8M −62% Bibi Blocksberg (2002) $10.3M
2003 16 films · +20% 16 $56.1M +20% The Miracle of Bern (2003) $24.8M
2004 24 films · +139% 24 $134.3M +139% Goodbye Lenin! (2004) $79.3M
By genre

Which German Genres Earned the Most in 2004?

Comedy took $111.5M across 15 films, 83% of the total, ahead of Drama ($96.8M) and Romance ($80.3M). A film counts once for each of its genres.

2004 German Box Office by Genre

  1. Comedy $111.5M
    15 films · #1 Goodbye Lenin! (2004)
  2. Drama $96.8M
    8 films · #1 Goodbye Lenin! (2004)
  3. Romance $80.3M
    4 films · #1 Goodbye Lenin! (2004)
  4. Family $16.6M
    2 films · #1 Laura’s Star (2004)
  5. War $15.4M
    2 films · #1 Bon voyage (2004)
  6. Animation $9.3M
    2 films · #1 Laura’s Star (2004)
  7. Adventure $7.9M
    1 film · #1 Bibi Blocksberg and the Secret of Blue Owls (2004)
  8. Fantasy $7.9M
    1 film · #1 Bibi Blocksberg and the Secret of Blue Owls (2004)
  9. Thriller $7.4M
    3 films · #1 Anatomy 2 (2004)
  10. Horror $5.2M
    1 film · #1 Anatomy 2 (2004)
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 2004: 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 24 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing German-language movie in 2004?

Goodbye Lenin! (2004) leads with $79.3M worldwide, $4.1M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Bon voyage (2004) at $9.3M and Laura’s Star (2004) at $8.7M.

How much did German-language movies released in 2004 earn?

24 German-language films released in 2004 report a worldwide gross, $134.3M in all, or $5.6M per film on average. 2003 releases took $56.1M.

How many German-language movies released in 2004 made $1 billion?

None. The biggest, Goodbye Lenin! (2004), earned $79.3M.

How much of the 2004 German box office came from the US and Canada?

$7.3M of the $134.3M total, or 5%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 19 films of the 24 report no domestic figure.

How is the 2004 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 2004. 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 2004 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.