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German Box Office 2008: Highest-Grossing German Movies

The Counterfeiters (2008) is the highest-grossing German-language movie released in 2008, with $18.8M worldwide, ahead of Buddenbrooks (2008) at $12.6M and Die Geschichte vom Brandner Kaspar (2008) at $8.6M. 26 German-language films released in 2008 report a worldwide gross, $67.3M in all, 9% of it from the US & Canada. That is down 57% on 2007, whose releases took $157.7M. By genre, Drama leads with $63.9M across 19 German releases.

2008 releases with a gross
26
combined worldwide
$67.3M
The Counterfeiters (2008), the #1
$18.8M
vs 2007
−57%
The Counterfeiters (2008) movie poster #1 of 26
#1 German-language movie of 2008

The Counterfeiters (2008)

2008 · Drama, Crime

$18.8M worldwide · 28% of the chart's total

$5.5M US & Canada · 29% $13.3M elsewhere · 71%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest German Hits of 2008?

The Counterfeiters (2008) leads with $18.8M, 28% of the total. The top 5 together took $51.8M, 77% of what all 26 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. The Counterfeiters (2008) movie poster Number 1
    $18.8M The Counterfeiters (2008)
    $5.5M US & Canada · 29% $13.3M elsewhere · 71%
  2. Buddenbrooks (2008) movie poster Number 2
    $12.6M Buddenbrooks (2008)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  3. Die Geschichte vom Brandner Kaspar (2008) movie poster Number 3
    $8.6M Die Geschichte vom Brandner Kaspar (2008)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  4. North Face (2008) movie poster Number 4
    $6.8M North Face (2008)
    $711.4K US & Canada · 10% $6.1M elsewhere · 90%
  5. Cloud 9 (2008) movie poster Number 5
    $5M Cloud 9 (2008)
    $91.7K US & Canada · 2% $4.9M elsewhere · 98%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every German Release of 2008, 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 2008.

  1. 1 The Counterfeiters (2008) movie poster
    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
  2. 2 Buddenbrooks (2008) movie poster
    Buddenbrooks (2008) Dec 24, 2008 · Drama, History $12.6M worldwide
    Dec 24, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $12.6M
  3. 3 Die Geschichte vom Brandner Kaspar (2008) movie poster
    Die Geschichte vom Brandner Kaspar (2008) Oct 16, 2008 · Drama, Comedy $8.6M worldwide
    Oct 16, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.6M
  4. 4 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
  5. 5 Cloud 9 (2008) movie poster
    Cloud 9 (2008) May 17, 2008 · Romance, Drama $5M worldwide
    May 17, 2008 US and Canada: $91.7K Rest of the world: $4.9M Worldwide: $5M
  6. 6 Echte Wiener - Die Sackbauer-Saga (2008) movie poster
    Echte Wiener - Die Sackbauer-Saga (2008) Dec 19, 2008 · Drama, Comedy $3.5M worldwide
    Dec 19, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.5M
  7. 7 The Red Baron (2008) movie poster
    The Red Baron (2008) Mar 29, 2008 · Action, War $2.8M worldwide
    Mar 29, 2008 US and Canada: $37.2K Rest of the world: $2.7M Worldwide: $2.8M
  8. 8 A Year Ago in Winter (2008) movie poster
    A Year Ago in Winter (2008) Sep 9, 2008 · Drama $2M worldwide
    Sep 9, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2M
  9. 9 U-900 (2008) movie poster
    U-900 (2008) Oct 9, 2008 · Comedy $1.8M worldwide
    Oct 9, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.8M
  10. 10 Fleisch ist mein Gemüse (2008) movie poster
    Fleisch ist mein Gemüse (2008) Apr 17, 2008 · Drama, Comedy $1.6M worldwide
    Apr 17, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M
  11. 11 Trip to Asia: The Quest for Harmony (2008) movie poster
    Trip to Asia: The Quest for Harmony (2008) Feb 28, 2008 · Documentary $1.3M worldwide
    Feb 28, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.3M
  12. 12 Chiko (2008) movie poster
    Chiko (2008) Feb 9, 2008 · Crime, Drama $831.5K worldwide
    Feb 9, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $831.5K
  13. 13 Berlin Calling (2008) movie poster
    Berlin Calling (2008) Aug 8, 2008 · Comedy, Music $598.9K worldwide
    Aug 8, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $598.9K
  14. 14 Palermo Shooting (2008) movie poster
    Palermo Shooting (2008) May 24, 2008 · Drama $580.2K worldwide
    May 24, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $580.2K
  15. 15 Heimatkunde (2008) movie poster
    Heimatkunde (2008) Oct 1, 2008 · Documentary $91.2K worldwide
    Oct 1, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $91.2K
  16. 16 The Stranger in Me (2008) movie poster
    The Stranger in Me (2008) Oct 16, 2008 · Drama $84.5K worldwide
    Oct 16, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $84.5K
  17. 17 Auge in Auge - Eine deutsche Filmgeschichte (2008) movie poster
    Auge in Auge - Eine deutsche Filmgeschichte (2008) Feb 9, 2008 · Documentary $78.4K worldwide
    Feb 9, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $78.4K
  18. 18 Happy New Year (2008) movie poster
    Happy New Year (2008) Nov 5, 2008 · Drama $59K worldwide
    Nov 5, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $59K
  19. 19 Harlan: In the Shadow of Jew Süss (2008) movie poster
    Harlan: In the Shadow of Jew Süss (2008) Oct 29, 2008 · Documentary, War $54.3K worldwide
    Oct 29, 2008 US and Canada: $54.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $54.3K
  20. 20 Silent Resident (2008) movie poster
    Silent Resident (2008) Sep 11, 2008 · Thriller $25.8K worldwide
    Sep 11, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $25.8K
  21. 21 Christoph Schlingensief - Die Piloten (2008) movie poster
    Christoph Schlingensief - Die Piloten (2008) Oct 24, 2008 · Documentary $21.8K worldwide
    Oct 24, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $21.8K
  22. 22 Heart of Fire (2008) movie poster
    Heart of Fire (2008) Feb 14, 2008 · Drama $17.5K worldwide
    Feb 14, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $17.5K
  23. 23 Coxless Pair (2008) movie poster
    Coxless Pair (2008) Oct 16, 2008 · Drama $16.2K worldwide
    Oct 16, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $16.2K
  24. 24 Teenage Angst (2008) movie poster
    Teenage Angst (2008) 2008 · Drama $15.7K worldwide
    2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $15.7K
  25. 25 Run for Your Life! (2008) movie poster
    Run for Your Life! (2008) Apr 24, 2008 · Documentary, Drama $3K worldwide
    Apr 24, 2008 US and Canada: $3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3K
  26. 26 Winter Silence (2008) movie poster
    Winter Silence (2008) Sep 27, 2008 · Drama $486 worldwide
    Sep 27, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $486
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in 2008?

Of the top 10, The Counterfeiters (2008) earned the biggest share at home (29% in the US & Canada), while The Red Baron (2008) made 99% of its gross abroad. Across all 26 films, $6.4M (9%) came from the US & Canada. 6 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 The Counterfeiters (2008) $18.8M
    $5.5M US & Canada · 29% $13.3M elsewhere · 71%
  2. 2 Buddenbrooks (2008) $12.6M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  3. 3 Die Geschichte vom Brandner Kaspar (2008) $8.6M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  4. 4 North Face (2008) $6.8M
    $711.4K US & Canada · 10% $6.1M elsewhere · 90%
  5. 5 Cloud 9 (2008) $5M
    $91.7K US & Canada · 2% $4.9M elsewhere · 98%
  6. 6 Echte Wiener - Die Sackbauer-Saga (2008) $3.5M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  7. 7 The Red Baron (2008) $2.8M
    $37.2K US & Canada · 1% $2.7M elsewhere · 99%
  8. 8 A Year Ago in Winter (2008) $2M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  9. 9 U-900 (2008) $1.8M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  10. 10 Fleisch ist mein Gemüse (2008) $1.6M
    No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands

How Many 2008 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

None of the 26 films reached $100M. 24 films, 92% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $67.3M 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 2 films, 8% of the list $31.4M · 47% of the gross
  • Under $10M 24 films, 92% of the list $35.8M · 53% of the gross
By release month

Which Month of 2008 Earned the Most?

February releases took the most, $21M from 5 films, led by The Counterfeiters (2008). January was the quietest month ($15.7K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.

  1. January Jan Teenage Angst (2008) $15.7K Teenage Angst (2008)
  2. February Feb The Counterfeiters (2008) $21M The Counterfeiters (2008)
  3. March Mar The Red Baron (2008) $2.8M The Red Baron (2008)
  4. April Apr Fleisch ist mein Gemüse (2008) $1.6M Fleisch ist mein Gemüse (2008)
  5. May May Cloud 9 (2008) $5.5M Cloud 9 (2008)
  6. June Jun No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  7. July Jul No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  8. August Aug Berlin Calling (2008) $598.9K Berlin Calling (2008)
  9. September Sep A Year Ago in Winter (2008) $2M A Year Ago in Winter (2008)
  10. October Oct Die Geschichte vom Brandner Kaspar (2008) $17.5M Die Geschichte vom Brandner Kaspar (2008)
  11. November Nov Happy New Year (2008) $59K Happy New Year (2008)
  12. December Dec Buddenbrooks (2008) $16.1M Buddenbrooks (2008)
Last 10 years

How Does 2008 Compare With Previous Years?

Of these 10 years, 2006 earned the most: $180.7M from 28 films, led by The Lives of Others (2006). 2008 took $67.3M.

Year Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
1999 4 films 4 $9.1M – 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
2005 19 films · +25% 19 $168.3M +25% Downfall (2005) $92.2M
2006 28 films · +7% 28 $180.7M +7% The Lives of Others (2006) $77.7M
2007 53 films · −13% 53 $157.7M −13% Rabbit Without Ears (2007) $81.7M
2008 26 films · −57% 26 $67.3M −57% The Counterfeiters (2008) $18.8M
By genre

Which German Genres Earned the Most in 2008?

Drama took $63.9M across 19 films, 95% of the total, ahead of History ($22.2M) and War ($21.7M). A film counts once for each of its genres.

2008 German Box Office by Genre

  1. Drama $63.9M
    19 films · #1 The Counterfeiters (2008)
  2. History $22.2M
    3 films · #1 Buddenbrooks (2008)
  3. War $21.7M
    3 films · #1 The Counterfeiters (2008)
  4. Crime $19.6M
    2 films · #1 The Counterfeiters (2008)
  5. Comedy $16.1M
    5 films · #1 Die Geschichte vom Brandner Kaspar (2008)
  6. Action $9.6M
    2 films · #1 North Face (2008)
  7. Adventure $9.6M
    2 films · #1 North Face (2008)
  8. Thriller $6.8M
    2 films · #1 North Face (2008)
  9. Romance $5M
    1 film · #1 Cloud 9 (2008)
  10. Music $2.2M
    2 films · #1 Fleisch ist mein Gemüse (2008)
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 2008: 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 26 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing German-language movie in 2008?

The Counterfeiters (2008) leads with $18.8M worldwide, $5.5M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Buddenbrooks (2008) at $12.6M and Die Geschichte vom Brandner Kaspar (2008) at $8.6M.

How much did German-language movies released in 2008 earn?

26 German-language films released in 2008 report a worldwide gross, $67.3M in all, or $2.6M per film on average. 2007 releases took $157.7M.

How many German-language movies released in 2008 made $1 billion?

None. The biggest, The Counterfeiters (2008), earned $18.8M.

How much of the 2008 German box office came from the US and Canada?

$6.4M of the $67.3M total, or 9%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 20 films of the 26 report no domestic figure.

How is the 2008 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 2008. 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 2008 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.