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German Box Office 2010: Highest-Grossing German Movies

Animals United (2010) is the highest-grossing German-language movie released in 2010, with $51.9M worldwide, ahead of Friendship! (2010) at $38.1M and Soul Kitchen (2010) at $18.2M. 47 German-language films released in 2010 report a worldwide gross, $170.3M in all, <1% of it from the US & Canada. That is up 6% on 2009, whose releases took $160.8M. By genre, Comedy leads with $137.7M across 13 German releases.

2010 releases with a gross
47
combined worldwide
$170.3M
Animals United (2010), the #1
$51.9M
vs 2009
+6%
Animals United (2010) movie poster #1 of 47
#1 German-language movie of 2010

Animals United (2010)

2010 · Comedy, Family

$51.9M worldwide · 30% of the chart's total

No US & Canada figure reported
Top 5

What Were the Biggest German Hits of 2010?

Animals United (2010) leads with $51.9M, 30% of the total. The top 5 together took $120.7M, 71% of what all 47 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Animals United (2010) movie poster Number 1
    $51.9M Animals United (2010)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  2. Friendship! (2010) movie poster Number 2
    $38.1M Friendship! (2010)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  3. Soul Kitchen (2010) movie poster Number 3
    $18.2M Soul Kitchen (2010)
    $276.9K US & Canada · 2% $17.9M elsewhere · 98%
  4. Hanni & Nanni (2010) movie poster Number 4
    $7.2M Hanni & Nanni (2010)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  5. Single By Contract (2010) movie poster Number 5
    $5.4M Single By Contract (2010)
    No US & Canada figure reported

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every German Release of 2010, 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 2010.

  1. 1 Animals United (2010) movie poster
    Animals United (2010) Oct 7, 2010 · Comedy, Family $51.9M worldwide
    Oct 7, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $51.9M
  2. 2 Friendship! (2010) movie poster
    Friendship! (2010) Jan 13, 2010 · Comedy, Drama $38.1M worldwide
    Jan 13, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $38.1M
  3. 3 Soul Kitchen (2010) movie poster
    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
  4. 4 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
  5. 5 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
  6. 6 Vision: From the Life of Hildegard Von Bingen (2010) movie poster
    Vision: From the Life of Hildegard Von Bingen (2010) Oct 13, 2010 · Drama $5.1M worldwide
    Oct 13, 2010 US and Canada: $435.3K Rest of the world: $4.6M Worldwide: $5.1M
  7. 7 The Crocodiles Strike Back (2010) movie poster
    The Crocodiles Strike Back (2010) Jan 21, 2010 · Adventure, Family $5.1M worldwide
    Jan 21, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.1M
  8. 8 The Hairdresser (2010) movie poster
    The Hairdresser (2010) Feb 14, 2010 · Comedy, Drama $4.9M worldwide
    Feb 14, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.9M
  9. 9 Rock It! (2010) movie poster
    Rock It! (2010) Feb 18, 2010 · Family, Comedy $3.8M worldwide
    Feb 18, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.8M
  10. 10 The End Is My Beginning (2010) movie poster
    The End Is My Beginning (2010) Oct 7, 2010 · Drama $3.2M worldwide
    Oct 7, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.2M
  11. 11 Everyone Else (2010) movie poster
    Everyone Else (2010) Apr 9, 2010 · Drama, Romance $2.6M worldwide
    Apr 9, 2010 US and Canada: $102K Rest of the world: $2.5M Worldwide: $2.6M
  12. 12 Nanga Parbat (2010) movie poster
    Nanga Parbat (2010) Jan 14, 2010 · Adventure, Drama $2.6M worldwide
    Jan 14, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.6M
  13. 13 Tiger Team: The Mountain of 1000 Dragons (2010) movie poster
    Tiger Team: The Mountain of 1000 Dragons (2010) May 6, 2010 · Family, Adventure $2.4M worldwide
    May 6, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.4M
  14. 14 Jerry Cotton (2010) movie poster
    Jerry Cotton (2010) Mar 11, 2010 · Crime, Comedy $2.3M worldwide
    Mar 11, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.3M
  15. 15 The Unintentional Kidnapping of Mrs. Elfriede Ott (2010) movie poster
    The Unintentional Kidnapping of Mrs. Elfriede Ott (2010) Oct 1, 2010 · Comedy $2.2M worldwide
    Oct 1, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.2M
  16. 16 The Sandman and the Lost Sand of Dreams (2010) movie poster
    The Sandman and the Lost Sand of Dreams (2010) Sep 30, 2010 · Animation, Family $1.8M worldwide
    Sep 30, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.8M
  17. 17 Colors in the Dark (2010) movie poster
    Colors in the Dark (2010) Sep 18, 2010 · Drama, Family $1.7M worldwide
    Sep 18, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M
  18. 18 Echte Wiener 2 - Die Deppat’n und die Gspritzt’n (2010) movie poster
    Echte Wiener 2 - Die Deppat’n und die Gspritzt’n (2010) Dec 23, 2010 · Drama, Comedy $1.6M worldwide
    Dec 23, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M
  19. 19 Boxhagener Platz (2010) movie poster
    Boxhagener Platz (2010) Mar 4, 2010 · Comedy $1.3M worldwide
    Mar 4, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.3M
  20. 20 The Day I Was Not Born (2010) movie poster
    The Day I Was Not Born (2010) Sep 3, 2010 · Drama $1.3M worldwide
    Sep 3, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.3M
  21. 21 In the Beginning There Was Light (2010) movie poster
    In the Beginning There Was Light (2010) Sep 17, 2010 · Documentary $1.3M worldwide
    Sep 17, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.3M
  22. 22 Der letzte schöne Herbsttag (2010) movie poster
    Der letzte schöne Herbsttag (2010) Nov 11, 2010 $1.1M worldwide
    Nov 11, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.1M
  23. 23 Life Is Too Long (2010) movie poster
    Life Is Too Long (2010) Aug 26, 2010 $976.6K worldwide
    Aug 26, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $976.6K
  24. 24 Jew Suss: Rise and Fall (2010) movie poster
    Jew Suss: Rise and Fall (2010) Sep 23, 2010 · War, Drama $975K worldwide
    Sep 23, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $975K
  25. 25 Kottan ermittelt: Rien ne va plus (2010) movie poster
    Kottan ermittelt: Rien ne va plus (2010) Oct 3, 2010 · Comedy, Crime $566.4K worldwide
    Oct 3, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $566.4K
  26. 26 The Coming Days (2010) movie poster
    The Coming Days (2010) Nov 4, 2010 · Drama, Sci-Fi $492.4K worldwide
    Nov 4, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $492.4K
  27. 27 Henri 4 (2010) movie poster
    Henri 4 (2010) Feb 13, 2010 · Drama, History $327.1K worldwide
    Feb 13, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $327.1K
  28. 28 A Film Unfinished (2010) movie poster
    A Film Unfinished (2010) Aug 18, 2010 · Drama, History $320.9K worldwide
    Aug 18, 2010 US and Canada: $320.5K Rest of the world: $410 Worldwide: $320.9K
  29. 29 Hochzeitspolka (2010) movie poster
    Hochzeitspolka (2010) Sep 30, 2010 · Comedy $315K worldwide
    Sep 30, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $315K
  30. 30 Run If You Can (2010) movie poster
    Run If You Can (2010) Jul 28, 2010 · Drama $276.6K worldwide
    Jul 28, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $276.6K
  31. 31 The Robber (2010) movie poster
    The Robber (2010) Feb 15, 2010 · Crime, Thriller $254.5K worldwide
    Feb 15, 2010 US and Canada: $83.5K Rest of the world: $171K Worldwide: $254.5K
  32. 32 Faith (2010) movie poster
    Faith (2010) Feb 17, 2010 · Drama $171.2K worldwide
    Feb 17, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $171.2K
  33. 33 Bhutto (2010) movie poster
    Bhutto (2010) Dec 3, 2010 · Biography, Documentary $100.2K worldwide
    Dec 3, 2010 US and Canada: $100.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $100.2K
  34. 34 Dancing Dreams (2010) movie poster
    Dancing Dreams (2010) Feb 21, 2010 · Documentary $99.5K worldwide
    Feb 21, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $99.5K
  35. 35 Max Schmeling (2010) movie poster
    Max Schmeling (2010) Oct 7, 2010 · Action, Drama $96.5K worldwide
    Oct 7, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $96.5K
  36. 36 Wagner: Das Rheingold (2010) movie poster
    Wagner: Das Rheingold (2010) Oct 9, 2010 · Music $68.3K worldwide
    Oct 9, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $68.3K
  37. 37 The City Below (2010) movie poster
    The City Below (2010) Sep 15, 2010 · Drama, Romance $63.8K worldwide
    Sep 15, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $63.8K
  38. 38 The Cameramurderer (2010) movie poster
    The Cameramurderer (2010) Mar 26, 2010 · Romance, Thriller $63.3K worldwide
    Mar 26, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $63.3K
  39. 39 Bock for President (2010) movie poster
    Bock for President (2010) Jan 15, 2010 · Documentary $49.8K worldwide
    Jan 15, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $49.8K
  40. 40 Iron Doors (2010) movie poster
    Iron Doors (2010) Mar 17, 2010 · Thriller, Mystery $38.5K worldwide
    Mar 17, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $38.5K
  41. 41 Sennentuntschi: Curse of the Alps (2010) movie poster
    Sennentuntschi: Curse of the Alps (2010) Sep 23, 2010 · Thriller, Horror $35K worldwide
    Sep 23, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $35K
  42. 42 Autumn Gold (2010) movie poster
    Autumn Gold (2010) Jul 8, 2010 · Documentary $32K worldwide
    Jul 8, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $32K
  43. 43 Rammbock: Berlin Undead (2010) movie poster
    Rammbock: Berlin Undead (2010) Aug 1, 2010 · Horror, Thriller $12.7K worldwide
    Aug 1, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $12.7K
  44. 44 Bedways (2010) movie poster
    Bedways (2010) Oct 7, 2010 · Drama, Romance $12.6K worldwide
    Oct 7, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $12.6K
  45. 45 Wonderful World (2010) movie poster
    Wonderful World (2010) Jan 8, 2010 · Drama, Romance $9.3K worldwide
    Jan 8, 2010 US and Canada: $9.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $9.3K
  46. 46 At Ellen’s Age (2010) movie poster
    At Ellen’s Age (2010) Aug 6, 2010 · Drama $7.7K worldwide
    Aug 6, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.7K
  47. 47 Ayla (2010) movie poster
    Ayla (2010) Jan 19, 2010 · Drama, Family $7.6K worldwide
    Jan 19, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.6K
Gross bands

How Many 2010 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

None of the 47 films reached $100M. 44 films, 94% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $170.3M 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, 6% of the list $108.1M · 63% of the gross
  • Under $10M 44 films, 94% of the list $62.2M · 37% of the gross
By release month

Which Month of 2010 Earned the Most?

October releases took the most, $63.1M from 8 films, led by Animals United (2010). July was the quietest month ($308.6K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.

  1. January Jan Friendship! (2010) $45.8M Friendship! (2010)
  2. February Feb The Hairdresser (2010) $9.6M The Hairdresser (2010)
  3. March Mar Jerry Cotton (2010) $3.7M Jerry Cotton (2010)
  4. April Apr Everyone Else (2010) $2.6M Everyone Else (2010)
  5. May May Hanni & Nanni (2010) $9.5M Hanni & Nanni (2010)
  6. June Jun No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  7. July Jul Run If You Can (2010) $308.6K Run If You Can (2010)
  8. August Aug Soul Kitchen (2010) $19.5M Soul Kitchen (2010)
  9. September Sep Single By Contract (2010) $12.8M Single By Contract (2010)
  10. October Oct Animals United (2010) $63.1M Animals United (2010)
  11. November Nov Der letzte schöne Herbsttag (2010) $1.6M Der letzte schöne Herbsttag (2010)
  12. December Dec Echte Wiener 2 - Die Deppat’n und die Gspritzt’n (2010) $1.7M Echte Wiener 2 - Die Deppat’n und die Gspritzt’n (2010)
Last 10 years

How Does 2010 Compare With Previous Years?

Of these 10 years, 2006 earned the most: $180.7M from 28 films, led by The Lives of Others (2006). 2010 took $170.3M.

Year Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
2001 21 films 21 $124.3M – 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
2009 48 films · +139% 48 $160.8M +139% Gravity (2009) $29.4M
2010 47 films · +6% 47 $170.3M +6% Animals United (2010) $51.9M
By genre

Which German Genres Earned the Most in 2010?

Comedy took $137.7M across 13 films, 81% of the total, ahead of Family ($73.7M) and Drama ($64.1M). A film counts once for each of its genres.

2010 German Box Office by Genre

  1. Comedy $137.7M
    13 films · #1 Animals United (2010)
  2. Family $73.7M
    8 films · #1 Animals United (2010)
  3. Drama $64.1M
    22 films · #1 Friendship! (2010)
  4. Animation $53.7M
    2 films · #1 Animals United (2010)
  5. Adventure $10M
    3 films · #1 The Crocodiles Strike Back (2010)
  6. Romance $8.2M
    7 films · #1 Single By Contract (2010)
  7. Crime $3.2M
    3 films · #1 Jerry Cotton (2010)
  8. Documentary $1.9M
    6 films · #1 In the Beginning There Was Light (2010)
  9. War $975K
    1 film · #1 Jew Suss: Rise and Fall (2010)
  10. History $648K
    2 films · #1 Henri 4 (2010)
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 2010: 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 47 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing German-language movie in 2010?

Animals United (2010) leads with $51.9M worldwide. Next come Friendship! (2010) at $38.1M and Soul Kitchen (2010) at $18.2M.

How much did German-language movies released in 2010 earn?

47 German-language films released in 2010 report a worldwide gross, $170.3M in all, or $3.6M per film on average. 2009 releases took $160.8M.

How many German-language movies released in 2010 made $1 billion?

None. The biggest, Animals United (2010), earned $51.9M.

How much of the 2010 German box office came from the US and Canada?

$1.3M of the $170.3M total, or <1%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 40 films of the 47 report no domestic figure.

How is the 2010 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 2010. 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 2010 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.