#1 of 102 Highest-grossing Greek-language movie ever
2005 · Comedy
$11.7M worldwide
No US & Canada figure reported
Greek box office · All time
Highest-Grossing Greek Movies of All Time
Sirens in the Aegean (2005) is the highest-grossing Greek-language movie in our database, with $11.7M worldwide, ahead of Brides (2004) at $5M and Just Broke Up (2008) at $4.6M. 102 Greek-language films in our database report a worldwide gross, $78.8M in all, <1% of it from the US & Canada. By genre, Comedy leads with $51.5M across 46 Greek releases.
- films with a reported gross
- 102
- combined worldwide
- $78.8M
- Sirens in the Aegean (2005), the #1
- $11.7M
- earned in the US & Canada
- <1%
#1 of 102 Top 5
What Are the Highest-Grossing Greek Movies Ever?
Sirens in the Aegean (2005) leads with $11.7M, $6.7M ahead of Brides (2004). The top 5 were released between 2004 and 2010 and took $28.8M together; none of them earned more than half of their gross outside the US & Canada.
- Number 1
-
Number 2 -
Number 3 -
Number 4 -
Number 5
US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world
The chart
All 102 Greek Movies, Ranked by Worldwide Gross
Ranks 1 to 50 of 102. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada.
- 1 Dec 8, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $11.7M
- 2 Sep 14, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5M
- 3 Feb 14, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.6M
- 4 Jan 14, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.1M
- 5 Dec 21, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.4M
- 6
Dec 10, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.3M - 7
Dec 5, 2013 US and Canada: $12.1K Rest of the world: $3.1M Worldwide: $3.1M - 8
Aug 4, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.9M - 9
Oct 19, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.7M - 10
Dec 22, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.5M - 11
Jan 17, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.3M - 12
2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.2M - 13
Dec 29, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.2M - 14
Oct 22, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.1M - 15
Oct 4, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.1M - 16
Nov 23, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.9M - 17
Mar 17, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.9M - 18
Nov 17, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.4M - 19
May 24, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.4M - 20
Jan 3, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.3M - 21
Jan 6, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.3M - 22
Feb 14, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $997.9K - 23
Jan 14, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $894.8K - 24
Dec 19, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $862.7K - 25
Jan 25, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $853.5K - 26
Sep 6, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $745.3K - 27
Jun 25, 2010 US and Canada: $110.2K Rest of the world: $611.7K Worldwide: $721.9K - 28
Jul 22, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $612.6K - 29
Nov 22, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $569.9K - 30
2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $546.3K - 31
Nov 13, 2020 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $536.9K - 32
Nov 13, 2020 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $536.9K - 33
Dec 4, 2014 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $528K - 34
Feb 4, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $511K - 35
Dec 11, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $441.9K - 36
Mar 19, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $387.9K - 37
Feb 13, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $359.1K - 38
Mar 25, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $295.2K - 39
Aug 5, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $280K - 40
Dec 7, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $273.3K - 41
Sep 6, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $245K - 42
Dec 18, 1961 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $245K - 43
Jul 13, 2012 US and Canada: $16.1K Rest of the world: $217.2K Worldwide: $233.2K - 44
Apr 20, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $226.7K - 45
Nov 14, 2003 US and Canada: $22.4K Rest of the world: $201.6K Worldwide: $224K - 46
Nov 25, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $211.7K - 47
Nov 2, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $194.6K - 48
Mar 12, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $180.5K - 49
Mar 10, 2017 US and Canada: $6.6K Rest of the world: $150.6K Worldwide: $157.3K - 50
Mar 5, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $150.8K
Gross bands
How Many Greek Movies Crossed $100 Million?
None of the 102 films reached $100M. 101 films, 99% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $78.8M total.
15% 85%
- $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, <1% of the list $11.7M · 15% of the gross
- Under $10M 101 films, 99% of the list $67.1M · 85% of the gross
By decade
Which Decade's Greek Movies Earned the Most?
Films released in the 2000s lead with $46.4M from 34 titles, led by Sirens in the Aegean (2005). Each column links to the decade's biggest year.
Biggest years
Which Years Had the Highest-Grossing Greek Movies?
2005 releases earned the most: $11.9M from 3 films, led by Sirens in the Aegean (2005). The 10 biggest years, each linking to its chart.
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 3 films | 3 | $11.9M | Sirens in the Aegean (2005) $11.7M |
| 2008 8 films | 8 | $9.1M | Just Broke Up (2008) $4.6M |
| 2009 7 films | 7 | $8.6M | The Heiress (2009) $3.3M |
| 2006 5 films | 5 | $6.6M | Straight Story (2006) $3.4M |
| 2010 7 films | 7 | $5.9M | I Love Karditsa (2010) $4.1M |
| 2004 4 films | 4 | $5.5M | Brides (2004) $5M |
| 2012 5 films | 5 | $4.6M | God Loves Caviar (2012) $2.9M |
| 2007 3 films | 3 | $4.3M | A Bee in August (2007) $2.2M |
| 2013 4 films | 4 | $4.3M | Little England (2013) $3.1M |
| 2016 4 films | 4 | $3.5M | Roza of Smyrna (2016) $2.5M |
By genre
Which Greek Genres Earned the Most?
Comedy took $51.5M across 46 films, 65% of the total, ahead of Drama ($33.8M) and Romance ($22M). A film counts once for each of its genres.
All-Time Greek Box Office by Genre
-
Comedy $51.5M46 films · #1 Sirens in the Aegean (2005) -
Drama $33.8M68 films · #1 Brides (2004) -
Romance $22M18 films · #1 Brides (2004) -
History $11.7M8 films · #1 Brides (2004) -
Family $5.8M5 films · #1 Just Broke Up (2008) -
Sci-Fi $3.4M1 film · #1 Straight Story (2006) -
Fantasy $3M2 films · #1 Extended Play (2006) -
Adventure $2.9M2 films · #1 God Loves Caviar (2012) -
War $2.1M1 film · #1 With Heart & Soul (2009) -
Crime $1.7M4 films · #1 Small Crime (2008)
Archive
Greek Box Office Year by Year
Every year from 1958 to 2024 with its total and its biggest film. 2005 leads with $11.9M, led by Sirens in the Aegean (2005).
2020s 5 years · $3M
2010s 10 years · $28.9M
- 2019 $1.4M #1 The Distance Between Us and the Sky (2019)
- 2018 $1.5M #1 1968 (2018)
- 2017 $2.8M #1 Kazantzakis (2017)
- 2016 $3.5M #1 Roza of Smyrna (2016)
- 2015 $1.1M #1 Tonight We Dine at Iokastis (2015)
- 2014 $604K #1 Love Struck (2014)
- 2013 $4.3M #1 Little England (2013)
- 2012 $4.6M #1 God Loves Caviar (2012)
- 2011 $3.2M #1 Mia fora kai ena moro (2011)
- 2010 $5.9M #1 I Love Karditsa (2010)
2000s 9 years · $46.4M
- 2009 $8.6M #1 The Heiress (2009)
- 2008 $9.1M #1 Just Broke Up (2008)
- 2007 $4.3M #1 A Bee in August (2007)
- 2006 $6.6M #1 Straight Story (2006)
- 2005 $11.9M #1 Sirens in the Aegean (2005)
- 2004 $5.5M #1 Brides (2004)
- 2003 $374.1K #1 Blackmail Boy (2003)
- 2002 $55.7K #1 I’m Tired of Killing Your Lovers (2002)
- 2000 $22.2K #1 Beware of Greeks Bearing Guns (2000)
1990s 1 year · $196.5K
1960s 2 years · $246.3K
1950s 1 year · $9.8K
FAQ
Greek Box Office All Time: 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 102 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing Greek-language movie of all time?
Sirens in the Aegean (2005) leads with $11.7M worldwide. Next come Brides (2004) at $5M and Just Broke Up (2008) at $4.6M.
How much have Greek-language movies earned at the box office?
102 Greek-language films in our database report a worldwide gross, $78.8M in all, or $772.2K per film on average.
How many Greek-language movies have made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, Sirens in the Aegean (2005), earned $11.7M.
How is the all-time Greek 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. 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 all-time Greek 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.