#1 of 27 #1 German-language movie of 2016
2016 · Drama, Comedy
$12M worldwide · 21% of the chart's total
$1.5M US & Canada · 12% $10.5M elsewhere · 88%
German box office · 2016
German Box Office 2016: Highest-Grossing German Movies
Toni Erdmann (2016) is the highest-grossing German-language movie released in 2016, with $12M worldwide, ahead of Four Against the Bank (2016) at $9.2M and Vampire Sisters 3: Journey to Transylvania (2016) at $5.9M. 27 German-language films released in 2016 report a worldwide gross, $56M in all, 4% of it from the US & Canada. That is down 72% on 2015, whose releases took $197.8M. By genre, Comedy leads with $33.7M across 6 German releases.
- 2016 releases with a gross
- 27
- combined worldwide
- $56M
- Toni Erdmann (2016), the #1
- $12M
- vs 2015
- −72%
#1 of 27 Top 5
What Were the Biggest German Hits of 2016?
Toni Erdmann (2016) leads with $12M, 21% of the total. The top 5 together took $36.9M, 66% of what all 27 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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The chart
Every German Release of 2016, 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 2016.
- 1 Dec 25, 2016 US and Canada: $1.5M Rest of the world: $10.5M Worldwide: $12M
- 2 Dec 25, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.2M
- 3 Dec 8, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.9M
- 4 Sep 15, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.8M
- 5 Sep 15, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4M
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Feb 11, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4M - 7
Dec 9, 2016 US and Canada: $435.3K Rest of the world: $2.7M Worldwide: $3.2M - 8
Aug 19, 2016 US and Canada: $288.5K Rest of the world: $2.8M Worldwide: $3.1M - 9
Mar 3, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.1M - 10
Aug 18, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.7M - 11
May 11, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M - 12
Sep 26, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $598.9K - 13
Feb 13, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $589.5K - 14
Apr 6, 2016 US and Canada: $82.1K Rest of the world: $24.6K Worldwide: $106.8K - 15
Apr 14, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $72.9K - 16
Feb 18, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $43K - 17
Jun 26, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $33.3K - 18
Sep 29, 2016 US and Canada: $27K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $27K - 19
Apr 14, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $22.8K - 20
Apr 14, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $16.5K - 21
Mar 15, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $11.1K - 22
Feb 12, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.3K - 23
Jun 26, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.5K - 24
Jun 26, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.7K - 25
Sep 3, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.2K - 26
Feb 13, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $523 - 27
Feb 13, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $327
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in 2016?
Of the top 10, Land of Mine (2016) earned the biggest share at home (14% in the US & Canada), while The People vs. Fritz Bauer (2016) made 91% of its gross abroad. Across all 27 films, $2.3M (4%) came from the US & Canada. 7 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Toni Erdmann (2016) $12M $1.5M US & Canada · 12% $10.5M elsewhere · 88%
- 2 Four Against the Bank (2016) $9.2M No US & Canada figure reported
- 3 Vampire Sisters 3: Journey to Transylvania (2016) $5.9M No US & Canada figure reported
- 4 Text for You (2016) $5.8M No US & Canada figure reported
- 5 Goodbye Berlin (2016) $4M No US & Canada figure reported
- 6 The Wild Soccer Bunch 6 (2016) $4M No US & Canada figure reported
- 7 Land of Mine (2016) $3.2M $435.3K US & Canada · 14% $2.7M elsewhere · 86%
- 8 The People vs. Fritz Bauer (2016) $3.1M $288.5K US & Canada · 9% $2.8M elsewhere · 91%
- 9 The Diary of Anne Frank (2016) $3.1M No US & Canada figure reported
- 10 Conni & Co (2016) $2.7M No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands
How Many 2016 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
None of the 27 films reached $100M. 26 films, 96% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $56M total.
21% 79%
- $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 $12M · 21% of the gross
- Under $10M 26 films, 96% of the list $44M · 79% of the gross
By release month
Which Month of 2016 Earned the Most?
December releases took the most, $30.3M from 4 films, led by Toni Erdmann (2016). June was the quietest month ($42.4K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.
- January Jan No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- February Feb The Wild Soccer Bunch 6 (2016) $4.6M The Wild Soccer Bunch 6 (2016)
- March Mar The Diary of Anne Frank (2016) $3.1M The Diary of Anne Frank (2016)
- April Apr Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt (2016) $219K Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt (2016)
- May May Rammstein: Paris (2016) $1.6M Rammstein: Paris (2016)
- June Jun Original Bliss (2016) $42.4K Original Bliss (2016)
- July Jul No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- August Aug The People vs. Fritz Bauer (2016) $5.7M The People vs. Fritz Bauer (2016)
- September Sep Text for You (2016) $10.4M Text for You (2016)
- October Oct No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- November Nov No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- December Dec Toni Erdmann (2016) $30.3M Toni Erdmann (2016)
Last 10 years
How Does 2016 Compare With Previous Years?
Of these 10 years, 2011 earned the most: $214.2M from 61 films, led by Kokowääh (2011). 2016 took $56M.
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 53 films | 53 | $157.7M | – | 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 48 films · +6% | 48 | $170.3M | +6% | Animals United (2010) $51.9M |
| 2011 61 films · +26% | 61 | $214.2M | +26% | Kokowääh (2011) $50.4M |
| 2012 49 films · −49% | 49 | $109M | −49% | Turkish for Beginners (2012) $24M |
| 2013 62 films · +56% | 62 | $169.6M | +56% | Suck Me Shakespeer (2013) $77.7M |
| 2014 49 films · −10% | 49 | $153.2M | −10% | Joy of Fatherhood (2014) $27.1M |
| 2015 57 films · +29% | 57 | $197.8M | +29% | Suck Me Shakespeer 2 (2015) $83M |
| 2016 27 films · −72% | 27 | $56M | −72% | Toni Erdmann (2016) $12M |
By genre
Which German Genres Earned the Most in 2016?
Comedy took $33.7M across 6 films, 60% of the total, ahead of Drama ($32.5M) and Adventure ($12.5M). A film counts once for each of its genres.
2016 German Box Office by Genre
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Comedy $33.7M6 films · #1 Toni Erdmann (2016) -
Drama $32.5M16 films · #1 Toni Erdmann (2016) -
Adventure $12.5M3 films · #1 Vampire Sisters 3: Journey to Transylvania (2016) -
Family $12.5M3 films · #1 Vampire Sisters 3: Journey to Transylvania (2016) -
Crime $9.2M3 films · #1 Four Against the Bank (2016) -
Fantasy $5.9M2 films · #1 Vampire Sisters 3: Journey to Transylvania (2016) -
Romance $5.8M2 films · #1 Text for You (2016) -
Action $4M1 film · #1 The Wild Soccer Bunch 6 (2016) -
History $3.8M2 films · #1 Land of Mine (2016) -
War $3.2M1 film · #1 Land of Mine (2016)
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
- 2019 $62.5M #1 Klassentreffen (2019)
- 2018 $173.7M #1 Midnight Runner (2018)
- 2017 $172.1M #1 Suck Me Shakespeer 3 (2017)
- 2016 $56M #1 Toni Erdmann (2016)
- 2015 $197.8M #1 Suck Me Shakespeer 2 (2015)
- 2014 $153.2M #1 Joy of Fatherhood (2014)
- 2013 $169.6M #1 Suck Me Shakespeer (2013)
- 2012 $109M #1 Turkish for Beginners (2012)
- 2011 $214.2M #1 Kokowääh (2011)
- 2010 $170.3M #1 Animals United (2010)
2000s 10 years · $1.1B
- 2009 $160.8M #1 Gravity (2009)
- 2008 $67.3M #1 The Counterfeiters (2008)
- 2007 $157.7M #1 Rabbit Without Ears (2007)
- 2006 $180.7M #1 The Lives of Others (2006)
- 2005 $168.3M #1 Downfall (2005)
- 2004 $134.3M #1 Goodbye Lenin! (2004)
- 2003 $56.1M #1 The Miracle of Bern (2003)
- 2002 $46.8M #1 Bibi Blocksberg (2002)
- 2001 $124.3M #1 Manitou’s Shoe (2001)
- 2000 $34.1M #1 Anatomy (2000)
1990s 10 years · $21.8M
- 1999 $9.1M #1 Run Lola Run (1999)
- 1998 $1.3M #1 The General (1998)
- 1997 $782K #1 Wintersleepers (1997)
- 1996 $232.8K #1 Beyond Silence (1996)
- 1995 $97.8K #1 Brother of Sleep (1995)
- 1994 $468.9K #1 Maybe… Maybe Not (1994)
- 1993 $1.3M #1 Faraway, So Close! (1993)
- 1992 $6.6K #1 Flaming Ears (1992)
- 1991 $6.1M #1 Europa Europa (1991)
- 1990 $2.6M #1 The Nasty Girl (1990)
1980s 8 years · $15.9M
1970s 10 years · $4.5M
- 1979 $15.6K #1 The Marriage of Maria Braun (1979)
- 1978 $4.2M #1 Caravans (1978)
- 1977 $19.6K #1 The Stationmaster’s Wife (1977)
- 1976 $15.9K #1 Chinese Roulette (1976)
- 1975 $25.2K #1 Fear of Fear (1975)
- 1974 $87.7K #1 Alice in the Cities (1974)
- 1973 $71.7K #1 Mean Streets (1973)
- 1972 $46.2K #1 Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972)
- 1971 $9.4K #1 Beware of a Holy Whore (1971)
- 1970 $8.4K #1 Gods of the Plague (1970)
1960s 3 years · $17.9K
1950s 2 years · $27.6K
1940s 2 years · $111.4K
FAQ
German Box Office 2016: 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 27 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing German-language movie in 2016?
Toni Erdmann (2016) leads with $12M worldwide, $1.5M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Four Against the Bank (2016) at $9.2M and Vampire Sisters 3: Journey to Transylvania (2016) at $5.9M.
How much did German-language movies released in 2016 earn?
27 German-language films released in 2016 report a worldwide gross, $56M in all, or $2.1M per film on average. 2015 releases took $197.8M.
How many German-language movies released in 2016 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, Toni Erdmann (2016), earned $12M.
How is the 2016 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 2016. 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 2016 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.