#1 of 91 Highest-grossing Icelandic-language movie ever
2019 · Action, Adventure
$4.5M worldwide
$847.5K US & Canada · 19% $3.6M elsewhere · 81%
Icelandic box office · All time
Highest-Grossing Icelandic Movies of All Time
Woman at War (2019) is the highest-grossing Icelandic-language movie in our database, with $4.5M worldwide, ahead of Lamb (2021) at $3.2M and I Remember You (2015) at $2.8M. 91 Icelandic-language films in our database report a worldwide gross, $32.7M in all, 12% of it from the US & Canada. By genre, Drama leads with $26.2M across 63 Icelandic releases.
- films with a reported gross
- 91
- combined worldwide
- $32.7M
- Woman at War (2019), the #1
- $4.5M
- earned in the US & Canada
- 12%
#1 of 91 Top 5
What Are the Highest-Grossing Icelandic Movies Ever?
Woman at War (2019) leads with $4.5M, $1.3M ahead of Lamb (2021). The top 5 were released between 2002 and 2021 and took $12.9M together; 3 earned more than half of their gross outside the US & Canada.
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The chart
All 91 Icelandic Movies, Ranked by Worldwide Gross
Ranks 1 to 50 of 91. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada.
- 1 Mar 1, 2019 US and Canada: $847.5K Rest of the world: $3.6M Worldwide: $4.5M
- 2 Oct 8, 2021 US and Canada: $2.7M Rest of the world: $512.7K Worldwide: $3.2M
- 3 Nov 13, 2015 US and Canada: $14.8K Rest of the world: $2.8M Worldwide: $2.8M
- 4 Mar 17, 2004 US and Canada: $60.6K Rest of the world: $1.3M Worldwide: $1.3M
- 5 Jul 12, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1M
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Jul 6, 2018 US and Canada: $67.6K Rest of the world: $877.4K Worldwide: $945K - 7
Jan 18, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $878.2K - 8
Jan 6, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $828.9K - 9
Aug 22, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $751.3K - 10
Feb 9, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $749.7K - 11
Sep 6, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $747.2K - 12
Nov 10, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $728.8K - 13
Sep 7, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $713.1K - 14
Apr 17, 2020 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $638K - 15
May 16, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $638K - 16
Jan 30, 2026 US and Canada: $146.5K Rest of the world: $489.3K Worldwide: $635.9K - 17
Feb 1, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $621.7K - 18
May 16, 2014 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $609.9K - 19
Jul 8, 2022 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $588.7K - 20
Sep 1, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $540.1K - 21
Aug 11, 2023 US and Canada: $1.6K Rest of the world: $475.1K Worldwide: $476.7K - 22
Mar 6, 2020 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $442.7K - 23
Mar 9, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $440.7K - 24
May 13, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $424.3K - 25
Sep 29, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $361.9K - 26
Mar 18, 2022 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $321.5K - 27
Sep 7, 2000 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $308.6K - 28
Sep 7, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $308.3K - 29
Sep 6, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $280.4K - 30
Oct 30, 2014 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $274.3K - 31
2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $261.8K - 32
Sep 9, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $258.4K - 33
Mar 28, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $256.2K - 34
Sep 30, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $240.5K - 35
Aug 30, 2013 US and Canada: $11.9K Rest of the world: $228.1K Worldwide: $240K - 36
May 15, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $218.7K - 37
Sep 25, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $211.8K - 38
Aug 28, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $199.1K - 39
Mar 12, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $186.4K - 40
Sep 25, 2014 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $181.1K - 41
Jan 13, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $178.8K - 42
May 29, 2026 US and Canada: $95.3K Rest of the world: $72.8K Worldwide: $168.1K - 43
Nov 19, 2022 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $167.6K - 44
Oct 14, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $162.6K - 45
Oct 5, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $159.9K - 46
Oct 21, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $153.6K - 47
Sep 16, 2022 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $132.2K - 48
Jul 8, 2014 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $128.7K - 49
Sep 11, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $126.2K - 50
Mar 29, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $124.8K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Biggest Icelandic Movies Make Their Money?
Of the top 10, Lamb (2021) earned the biggest share at home (84% in the US & Canada), while I Remember You (2015) made 99% of its gross abroad. Across all 91 films, $3.9M (12%) came from the US & Canada. 5 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Woman at War (2019) $4.5M $847.5K US & Canada · 19% $3.6M elsewhere · 81%
- 2 Lamb (2021) $3.2M $2.7M US & Canada · 84% $512.7K elsewhere · 16%
- 3 I Remember You (2015) $2.8M $14.8K US & Canada · <1% $2.8M elsewhere · 99%
- 4 Noi the Albino (2004) $1.3M $60.6K US & Canada · 5% $1.3M elsewhere · 95%
- 5 Last Dance (2002) $1M No US & Canada figure reported
- 6 Under the Tree (2018) $945K $67.6K US & Canada · 7% $877.4K elsewhere · 93%
- 7 White Night Wedding (2008) $878.2K No US & Canada figure reported
- 8 Wild Game (2023) $828.9K No US & Canada figure reported
- 9 Dorks & Damsels (2007) $751.3K No US & Canada figure reported
- 10 Virgin Mountain (2015) $749.7K No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands
How Many Icelandic Movies Crossed $100 Million?
None of the 91 films reached $100M. 91 films, 100% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $32.7M total.
100%
- $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 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- Under $10M 91 films, 100% of the list $32.7M · 100% of the gross
By decade
Which Decade's Icelandic Movies Earned the Most?
Films released in the 2010s lead with $17.4M from 45 titles, led by Woman at War (2019). Each column links to the decade's biggest year.
Biggest years
Which Years Had the Highest-Grossing Icelandic Movies?
2019 releases earned the most: $5.3M from 6 films, led by Woman at War (2019). The 10 biggest years, each linking to its chart.
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Biggest film |
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| 2019 6 films | 6 | $5.3M | Woman at War (2019) $4.5M |
| 2015 4 films | 4 | $3.8M | I Remember You (2015) $2.8M |
| 2021 5 films | 5 | $3.4M | Lamb (2021) $3.2M |
| 2018 5 films | 5 | $2.3M | Under the Tree (2018) $945K |
| 2023 7 films | 7 | $2.2M | Wild Game (2023) $828.9K |
| 2008 4 films | 4 | $1.6M | White Night Wedding (2008) $878.2K |
| 2012 3 films | 3 | $1.4M | The Deep (2012) $713.1K |
| 2004 1 film | 1 | $1.3M | Noi the Albino (2004) $1.3M |
| 2022 6 films | 6 | $1.3M | Cop Secret (2022) $588.7K |
| 2011 7 films | 7 | $1.3M | Volcano (2011) $424.3K |
By genre
Which Icelandic Genres Earned the Most?
Drama took $26.2M across 63 films, 80% of the total, ahead of Comedy ($12M) and Thriller ($7.6M). A film counts once for each of its genres.
All-Time Icelandic Box Office by Genre
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Drama $26.2M63 films · #1 Woman at War (2019) -
Comedy $12M30 films · #1 Woman at War (2019) -
Thriller $7.6M13 films · #1 Woman at War (2019) -
Action $6.5M6 films · #1 Woman at War (2019) -
Adventure $4.8M4 films · #1 Woman at War (2019) -
Horror $4M5 films · #1 Lamb (2021) -
Mystery $4M5 films · #1 Lamb (2021) -
Romance $3.5M4 films · #1 I Remember You (2015) -
Fantasy $3.2M1 film · #1 Lamb (2021) -
Family $2.6M15 films · #1 The Love That Remains (2026)
Archive
Icelandic Box Office Year by Year
Every year from 1996 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2019 leads with $5.3M, led by Woman at War (2019).
2020s 6 years · $9.5M
2010s 10 years · $17.4M
- 2019 $5.3M #1 Woman at War (2019)
- 2018 $2.3M #1 Under the Tree (2018)
- 2017 $1.1M #1 I Remember You (2017)
- 2016 $201.7K #1 Cruelty (2016)
- 2015 $3.8M #1 I Remember You (2015)
- 2014 $1.2M #1 Life in a Fishbowl (2014)
- 2013 $415.3K #1 Of Horses and Men (2013)
- 2012 $1.4M #1 The Deep (2012)
- 2011 $1.3M #1 Volcano (2011)
- 2010 $389.4K #1 Jitters (2010)
2000s 8 years · $5.8M
1990s 1 year · $5.8K
FAQ
Icelandic 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 91 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing Icelandic-language movie of all time?
Woman at War (2019) leads with $4.5M worldwide, $847.5K of it in the US & Canada. Next come Lamb (2021) at $3.2M and I Remember You (2015) at $2.8M.
How much have Icelandic-language movies earned at the box office?
91 Icelandic-language films in our database report a worldwide gross, $32.7M in all, or $359.3K per film on average.
How many Icelandic-language movies have made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, Woman at War (2019), earned $4.5M.
How is the all-time Icelandic 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 Icelandic 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.