#1 of 1,008 Highest-grossing Italian-language movie ever
2016 · Comedy
$60M worldwide
$149.8K US & Canada · <1% $59.8M elsewhere · 100%
Italian box office · All time
Highest-Grossing Italian Movies of All Time
Forever Young (2016) is the highest-grossing Italian-language movie in our database, with $60M worldwide, ahead of Tolo Tolo (2020) at $52.2M and Natale in crociera (2007) at $37.4M. 1,008 Italian-language films in our database report a worldwide gross, $2.5B in all, 3% of it from the US & Canada. By genre, Comedy leads with $1.6B across 426 Italian releases.
- films with a reported gross
- 1,008
- combined worldwide
- $2.5B
- Forever Young (2016), the #1
- $60M
- earned in the US & Canada
- 3%
#1 of 1,008 Top 5
What Are the Highest-Grossing Italian Movies Ever?
Forever Young (2016) leads with $60M, $7.8M ahead of Tolo Tolo (2020). The top 5 were released between 2007 and 2020 and took $221.1M together; 2 earned more than half of their gross outside the US & Canada.
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The chart
All 1,008 Italian Movies, Ranked by Worldwide Gross
Ranks 1 to 50 of 1,008. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada.
- 1 Mar 10, 2016 US and Canada: $149.8K Rest of the world: $59.8M Worldwide: $60M
- 2 2020 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $52.2M
- 3 Dec 14, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $37.4M
- 4 Dec 19, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $36.7M
- 5 Feb 13, 2009 US and Canada: $1.6M Rest of the world: $33.3M Worldwide: $34.9M
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Mar 22, 2013 US and Canada: $457.8K Rest of the world: $31.2M Worldwide: $31.7M - 7
Mar 30, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $30.5M - 8
Dec 15, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $30.4M - 9
Dec 18, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $30M - 10
Dec 17, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $29.2M - 11
Jan 19, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $27.8M - 12
Nov 15, 2013 US and Canada: $2.9M Rest of the world: $22.6M Worldwide: $25.5M - 13
Dec 29, 2006 US and Canada: $10.2K Rest of the world: $25.4M Worldwide: $25.5M - 14
Dec 16, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $23.9M - 15
Dec 25, 2020 US and Canada: $1.8M Rest of the world: $22M Worldwide: $23.8M - 16
Jan 25, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $23.2M - 17
Dec 13, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $23M - 18
Dec 17, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $22.7M - 19
Feb 20, 2025 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $22.5M - 20
Mar 7, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $22.3M - 21
Jan 21, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $22M - 22
Dec 3, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $22M - 23
Mar 7, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $21.9M - 24
Nov 27, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $20.1M - 25
Oct 27, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $18.5M - 26
Apr 6, 2012 US and Canada: $548.1K Rest of the world: $17.3M Worldwide: $17.9M - 27
Aug 2, 2002 US and Canada: $1M Rest of the world: $16.7M Worldwide: $17.8M - 28
Jan 23, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $17M - 29
Feb 4, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $17M - 30
Dec 12, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $16.9M - 31
Nov 29, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $16.7M - 32
Apr 20, 2012 US and Canada: $70.2K Rest of the world: $16.6M Worldwide: $16.7M - 33
2014 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $16.6M - 34
Oct 27, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $16.5M - 35
Sep 25, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $16M - 36
Feb 18, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $16M - 37
Jun 18, 2004 US and Canada: $543.4K Rest of the world: $15M Worldwide: $15.5M - 38
Nov 16, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $15.5M - 39
Dec 11, 2014 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $15.4M - 40
Feb 12, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $15.3M - 41
Dec 16, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $14.8M - 42
Mar 16, 2000 US and Canada: $3.4M Rest of the world: $11M Worldwide: $14.5M - 43
Feb 13, 2014 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $14.1M - 44
Sep 29, 1988 US and Canada: $12.4M Rest of the world: $1.1M Worldwide: $13.5M - 45
Jan 29, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $13.1M - 46
Sep 3, 2004 US and Canada: $228K Rest of the world: $12.7M Worldwide: $12.9M - 47
Mar 28, 2008 US and Canada: $255.6K Rest of the world: $12.6M Worldwide: $12.9M - 48
Jun 18, 2010 US and Canada: $5M Rest of the world: $7.7M Worldwide: $12.7M - 49
Jan 11, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $12.1M - 50
Dec 5, 2025 US and Canada: $132.3K Rest of the world: $11.9M Worldwide: $12.1M
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Biggest Italian Movies Make Their Money?
Of the top 10, Gomorrah (2009) earned the biggest share at home (5% in the US & Canada), while Forever Young (2016) made 100% of its gross abroad. Across all 1,008 films, $83.2M (3%) came from the US & Canada. 7 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Forever Young (2016) $60M $149.8K US & Canada · <1% $59.8M elsewhere · 100%
- 2 Tolo Tolo (2020) $52.2M No US & Canada figure reported
- 3 Natale in crociera (2007) $37.4M No US & Canada figure reported
- 4 Natale a Rio (2008) $36.7M No US & Canada figure reported
- 5 Gomorrah (2009) $34.9M $1.6M US & Canada · 5% $33.3M elsewhere · 95%
- 6 New World (2013) $31.7M $457.8K US & Canada · 1% $31.2M elsewhere · 99%
- 7 The Four Times (Le Quattro Volte) (2011) $30.5M No US & Canada figure reported
- 8 Natale a New York (2006) $30.4M No US & Canada figure reported
- 9 Natale a Beverly Hills (2009) $30M No US & Canada figure reported
- 10 The Santa Claus Gang (2010) $29.2M No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands
How Many Italian Movies Crossed $100 Million?
None of the 1,008 films reached $100M. 933 films, 93% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $2.5B total.
55% 45%
- $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 75 films, 7% of the list $1.4B · 55% of the gross
- Under $10M 933 films, 93% of the list $1.1B · 45% of the gross
By decade
Which Decade's Italian Movies Earned the Most?
Films released in the 2010s lead with $1.1B from 397 titles, led by Forever Young (2016). Each column links to the decade's biggest year.
- 1940s 1940s Peak year 1948 Bicycle Thieves (1948) $524.9K Bicycle Thieves (1948)
- 1950s 1950s Peak year 1957 Nights of Cabiria (1957) $1.4M Nights of Cabiria (1957)
- 1960s 1960s Peak year 1962 Copacabana Palace (1962) $4M Copacabana Palace (1962)
- 1970s 1970s Peak year 1970 The Conformist (1970) $2.5M The Conformist (1970)
- 1980s 1980s Peak year 1988 Cinema Paradiso (1988) $25.5M Cinema Paradiso (1988)
- 1990s 1990s Peak year 1991 Mediterraneo (1991) $16.6M Mediterraneo (1991)
- 2000s 2000s Peak year 2009 Natale in crociera (2007) $918.1M Natale in crociera (2007)
- 2010s 2010s Peak year 2010 Forever Young (2016) $1.1B Forever Young (2016)
- 2020s 2020s Peak year 2020 Tolo Tolo (2020) $373.6M Tolo Tolo (2020)
Biggest years
Which Years Had the Highest-Grossing Italian Movies?
2010 releases earned the most: $191.2M from 38 films, led by The Santa Claus Gang (2010). The 10 biggest years, each linking to its chart.
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Biggest film |
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| 2010 38 films | 38 | $191.2M | The Santa Claus Gang (2010) $29.2M |
| 2009 28 films | 28 | $186.2M | Gomorrah (2009) $34.9M |
| 2011 43 films | 43 | $185.3M | The Four Times (Le Quattro Volte) (2011) $30.5M |
| 2007 35 films | 35 | $170.6M | Natale in crociera (2007) $37.4M |
| 2008 31 films | 31 | $158.3M | Natale a Rio (2008) $36.7M |
| 2013 27 films | 27 | $133.6M | New World (2013) $31.7M |
| 2020 41 films | 41 | $121.3M | Tolo Tolo (2020) $52.2M |
| 2014 26 films | 26 | $106.7M | A Boss in the Living Room (2014) $16.6M |
| 2012 33 films | 33 | $106.7M | We Have a Pope (2012) $17.9M |
| 2016 39 films | 39 | $104.4M | Forever Young (2016) $60M |
By genre
Which Italian Genres Earned the Most?
Comedy took $1.6B across 426 films, 66% of the total, ahead of Drama ($1.1B) and Romance ($477.6M). A film counts once for each of its genres.
All-Time Italian Box Office by Genre
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Comedy $1.6B426 films · #1 Forever Young (2016) -
Drama $1.1B550 films · #1 Tolo Tolo (2020) -
Romance $477.6M135 films · #1 Manual of Love 2 (2007) -
Crime $176.6M76 films · #1 Gomorrah (2009) -
Family $161.1M26 films · #1 Tolo Tolo (2020) -
Fantasy $151M42 films · #1 Pinocchio (2020) -
Thriller $119.3M78 films · #1 New World (2013) -
History $95M54 films · #1 My Way (2012) -
War $62.4M15 films · #1 The Tiger and the Snow (2006) -
Animation $61.8M18 films · #1 Winx Club: The Secret of the Lost Kingdom (2007)
Archive
Italian Box Office Year by Year
Every year from 1945 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2010 leads with $191.2M, led by The Santa Claus Gang (2010).
2020s 7 years · $373.6M
2010s 10 years · $1.1B
- 2019 $80.4M #1 Once Upon a Time in Bethlehem (2019)
- 2018 $80.3M #1 Blessed Madness (2018)
- 2017 $66.8M #1 Like a Cat on a Highway (2017)
- 2016 $104.4M #1 Forever Young (2016)
- 2015 $63.1M #1 God Willing (2015)
- 2014 $106.7M #1 A Boss in the Living Room (2014)
- 2013 $133.6M #1 New World (2013)
- 2012 $106.7M #1 We Have a Pope (2012)
- 2011 $185.3M #1 The Four Times (Le Quattro Volte) (2011)
- 2010 $191.2M #1 The Santa Claus Gang (2010)
2000s 10 years · $918.1M
- 2009 $186.2M #1 Gomorrah (2009)
- 2008 $158.3M #1 Natale a Rio (2008)
- 2007 $170.6M #1 Natale in crociera (2007)
- 2006 $100.5M #1 Natale a New York (2006)
- 2005 $103.7M #1 I Love You in Every Language in the World (2005)
- 2004 $82.7M #1 Christmas in Love (2004)
- 2003 $9.8M #1 Caterina in the Big City (2003)
- 2002 $76.1M #1 The Legend of Al, John and Jack (2002)
- 2001 $15M #1 Bread and Tulips (2001)
- 2000 $15M #1 Malena (2000)
1990s 8 years · $16.6M
1980s 9 years · $25.5M
- 1989 $1.2M #1 The Icicle Thief (1989)
- 1988 $13.5M #1 Cinema Paradiso (1988)
- 1987 $322.4K #1 Good Morning, Babylon (1987)
- 1986 $546.9K #1 Devil in the Flesh (1986)
- 1985 $4K #1 The Mass Is Ended (1985)
- 1984 $618.2K #1 Code Name: Wild Geese (1984)
- 1982 $6M #1 La traviata (1982)
- 1981 $20.4K #1 Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure (1981)
- 1980 $3.2M #1 Lost and Found (1980)
1970s 10 years · $2.5M
- 1979 $88.6K #1 Christ Stopped at Eboli (1979)
- 1978 $53.8K #1 Nest of Vipers (1978)
- 1977 $34.8K #1 Crime Busters (1977)
- 1976 $40.8K #1 Crimebusters (1976)
- 1975 $131.7K #1 Fantozzi: White Collar Blues (1975)
- 1974 $165.9K #1 We All Loved Each Other So Much (1974)
- 1973 $197.3K #1 Amarcord (1973)
- 1972 $403.1K #1 The Master and Margarita (1972)
- 1971 $1.7K #1 A Lizard in a Woman’s Skin (1971)
- 1970 $1.4M #1 The Conformist (1970)
1960s 10 years · $4M
- 1969 $1.1M #1 Satyricon (1969)
- 1968 $1.5K #1 The Prophet (1968)
- 1967 $2.5K #1 Oedipus Rex (1967)
- 1966 $6.8K #1 Texas, Adios (1966)
- 1965 $36.2K #1 Juliet of the Spirits (1965)
- 1964 $50.9K #1 Red Desert (1964)
- 1963 $392.3K #1 The Leopard (1963)
- 1962 $1.7M #1 Copacabana Palace (1962)
- 1961 $526.5K #1 The Colossus of Rhodes (1961)
- 1960 $106.8K #1 L’Avventura (1960)
1950s 6 years · $1.4M
FAQ
Italian 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 1,008 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing Italian-language movie of all time?
Forever Young (2016) leads with $60M worldwide, $149.8K of it in the US & Canada. Next come Tolo Tolo (2020) at $52.2M and Natale in crociera (2007) at $37.4M.
How much have Italian-language movies earned at the box office?
1,008 Italian-language films in our database report a worldwide gross, $2.5B in all, or $2.5M per film on average.
How many Italian-language movies have made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, Forever Young (2016), earned $60M.
How is the all-time Italian 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 Italian 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.