#1 of 294 Highest-grossing Norwegian-language movie ever
2025 · Drama
$23.9M worldwide
$5.3M US & Canada · 22% $18.6M elsewhere · 78%
Norwegian box office · All time
Highest-Grossing Norwegian Movies of All Time
Sentimental Value (2025) is the highest-grossing Norwegian-language movie in our database, with $23.9M worldwide, ahead of Kon-Tiki (2013) at $22.8M and Headhunters (2012) at $19.4M. 294 Norwegian-language films in our database report a worldwide gross, $541M in all, 7% of it from the US & Canada. By genre, Drama leads with $233.8M across 141 Norwegian releases.
- films with a reported gross
- 294
- combined worldwide
- $541M
- Sentimental Value (2025), the #1
- $23.9M
- earned in the US & Canada
- 7%
#1 of 294 Top 5
What Are the Highest-Grossing Norwegian Movies Ever?
Sentimental Value (2025) leads with $23.9M, $1.1M ahead of Kon-Tiki (2013). The top 5 were released between 1990 and 2025 and took $96.6M together; 3 earned more than half of their gross outside the US & Canada.
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The chart
All 294 Norwegian Movies, Ranked by Worldwide Gross
Ranks 1 to 50 of 294. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada.
- 1 Nov 7, 2025 US and Canada: $5.3M Rest of the world: $18.6M Worldwide: $23.9M
- 2 Apr 26, 2013 US and Canada: $1.5M Rest of the world: $21.3M Worldwide: $22.8M
- 3 Apr 27, 2012 US and Canada: $1.2M Rest of the world: $18.2M Worldwide: $19.4M
- 4 Dec 18, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $15.4M
- 5 Oct 3, 1990 US and Canada: $15.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $15.1M
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Dec 14, 2018 US and Canada: $6.2K Rest of the world: $13.8M Worldwide: $13.8M - 7
Feb 4, 2022 US and Canada: $3M Rest of the world: $10M Worldwide: $13.1M - 8
Nov 8, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $12.3M - 9
Oct 18, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $10.6M - 10
Sep 22, 2017 US and Canada: $113.2K Rest of the world: $9.9M Worldwide: $10M - 11
Nov 9, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.4M - 12
Aug 15, 1986 US and Canada: $7.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7.2M - 13
Dec 1, 2023 US and Canada: $39K Rest of the world: $6.6M Worldwide: $6.7M - 14
Apr 18, 2025 US and Canada: $308.6K Rest of the world: $5.3M Worldwide: $5.6M - 15
Nov 11, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.5M - 16
Aug 22, 2022 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.4M - 17
Nov 12, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.4M - 18
Jun 10, 2011 US and Canada: $253.4K Rest of the world: $5.1M Worldwide: $5.3M - 19
Dec 25, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.2M - 20
Captain Sabertooth and the Treasure of Lama Rama (2014) Sep 26, 2014 · Adventure, Family $5.2M worldwideSep 26, 2014 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.2M - 21
Jan 4, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.1M - 22
Jan 18, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5M - 23
Sep 21, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5M - 24
Nov 8, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5M - 25
Sep 28, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.9M - 26
Nov 13, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.6M - 27
The Ash Lad: In the Hall of the Mountain King (2017) Sep 29, 2017 · Fantasy, Adventure $4.5M worldwideSep 29, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.5M - 28
Oct 16, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.4M - 29
Nov 10, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.4M - 30
Nov 18, 2011 US and Canada: $7.6K Rest of the world: $4.4M Worldwide: $4.4M - 31
Dec 25, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.2M - 32
Dec 25, 2022 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.1M - 33
Feb 25, 2022 US and Canada: $493 Rest of the world: $4M Worldwide: $4M - 34
May 5, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4M - 35
Jan 2, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4M - 36
Sep 23, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.9M - 37
Oct 13, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.9M - 38
Sep 30, 2022 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.8M - 39
Jul 26, 2024 US and Canada: $2.9K Rest of the world: $3.7M Worldwide: $3.7M - 40
Aug 15, 2014 US and Canada: $1.4K Rest of the world: $3.7M Worldwide: $3.7M - 41
Jun 17, 2016 US and Canada: $8.9K Rest of the world: $3.7M Worldwide: $3.7M - 42
Oct 9, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.5M - 43
Sep 27, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.4M - 44
Oct 10, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.4M - 45
Sep 23, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.3M - 46
Feb 15, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.3M - 47
Sep 10, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.2M - 48
Feb 5, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.2M - 49
The Junior Olsen Gang and the Silver Mine Mystery (2007) Feb 2, 2007 · Family, Comedy $3.1M worldwideFeb 2, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.1M - 50
Mar 31, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.1M
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Biggest Norwegian Movies Make Their Money?
Of the top 10, Shipwrecked (1990) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while The Quake (2018) made 100% of its gross abroad. Across all 294 films, $36.4M (7%) came from the US & Canada. 3 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Sentimental Value (2025) $23.9M $5.3M US & Canada · 22% $18.6M elsewhere · 78%
- 2 Kon-Tiki (2013) $22.8M $1.5M US & Canada · 7% $21.3M elsewhere · 93%
- 3 Headhunters (2012) $19.4M $1.2M US & Canada · 6% $18.2M elsewhere · 94%
- 4 Max Manus: Man of War (2008) $15.4M No US & Canada figure reported
- 5 Shipwrecked (1990) $15.1M $15.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 6 The Quake (2018) $13.8M $6.2K US & Canada · <1% $13.8M elsewhere · 100%
- 7 The Worst Person in the World (2022) $13.1M $3M US & Canada · 23% $10M elsewhere · 77%
- 8 Louis & Luca and the Snow Machine (2013) $12.3M No US & Canada figure reported
- 9 Once Upon a Time in Norway (2007) $10.6M No US & Canada figure reported
- 10 The King's Choice (2017) $10M $113.2K US & Canada · 1% $9.9M elsewhere · 99%
Gross bands
How Many Norwegian Movies Crossed $100 Million?
None of the 294 films reached $100M. 284 films, 97% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $541M total.
29% 71%
- $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 10 films, 3% of the list $156.5M · 29% of the gross
- Under $10M 284 films, 97% of the list $384.5M · 71% of the gross
By decade
Which Decade's Norwegian Movies Earned the Most?
Films released in the 2010s lead with $246.3M from 137 titles, led by Kon-Tiki (2013). Each column links to the decade's biggest year.
Biggest years
Which Years Had the Highest-Grossing Norwegian Movies?
2013 releases earned the most: $45.5M from 13 films, led by Kon-Tiki (2013). The 10 biggest years, each linking to its chart.
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Biggest film |
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| 2013 13 films | 13 | $45.5M | Kon-Tiki (2013) $22.8M |
| 2022 17 films | 17 | $37.9M | The Worst Person in the World (2022) $13.1M |
| 2012 14 films | 14 | $35.9M | Headhunters (2012) $19.4M |
| 2025 7 films | 7 | $34.7M | Sentimental Value (2025) $23.9M |
| 2008 12 films | 12 | $34.4M | Max Manus: Man of War (2008) $15.4M |
| 2007 10 films | 10 | $29.9M | Once Upon a Time in Norway (2007) $10.6M |
| 2011 15 films | 15 | $27.9M | Trollhunter (2011) $5.3M |
| 2018 11 films | 11 | $27M | The Quake (2018) $13.8M |
| 2017 22 films | 22 | $23M | The King's Choice (2017) $10M |
| 2009 15 films | 15 | $22.8M | Magic Silver (2009) $4.6M |
By genre
Which Norwegian Genres Earned the Most?
Drama took $233.8M across 141 films, 43% of the total, ahead of Family ($175.2M) and Comedy ($131.9M). A film counts once for each of its genres.
All-Time Norwegian Box Office by Genre
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Drama $233.8M141 films · #1 Sentimental Value (2025) -
Family $175.2M66 films · #1 Shipwrecked (1990) -
Comedy $131.9M87 films · #1 The Worst Person in the World (2022) -
Adventure $121.4M33 films · #1 Kon-Tiki (2013) -
Action $112.3M23 films · #1 Kon-Tiki (2013) -
Thriller $81.5M38 films · #1 Headhunters (2012) -
History $70.5M13 films · #1 Kon-Tiki (2013) -
Animation $62M22 films · #1 Louis & Luca and the Snow Machine (2013) -
Crime $61.2M17 films · #1 Headhunters (2012) -
Fantasy $48.7M18 films · #1 Journey to the Christmas Star (2012)
Archive
Norwegian Box Office Year by Year
Every year from 1974 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2013 leads with $45.5M, led by Kon-Tiki (2013).
2020s 7 years · $124.3M
- 2026 so far $348.9K #1 Kraken (2026)
- 2025 $34.7M #1 Sentimental Value (2025)
- 2024 $12.8M #1 The Arctic Convoy (2024)
- 2023 $19.9M #1 Teddy's Christmas (2023)
- 2022 $37.9M #1 The Worst Person in the World (2022)
- 2021 $10.4M #1 Three Wishes for Cinderella (2021)
- 2020 $8.2M #1 Two Buddies and a Badger 2: The Great Big Beast (2020)
2010s 10 years · $246.3M
- 2019 $20.6M #1 Forgotten Christmas (2019)
- 2018 $27M #1 The Quake (2018)
- 2017 $23M #1 The King's Choice (2017)
- 2016 $14.6M #1 Santa Swap: Merry Christmas Mr. Andersen (2016)
- 2015 $11.6M #1 Louis & Luca: The Big Cheese Race (2015)
- 2014 $21M #1 Captain Sabertooth and the Treasure of Lama Rama (2014)
- 2013 $45.5M #1 Kon-Tiki (2013)
- 2012 $35.9M #1 Headhunters (2012)
- 2011 $27.9M #1 Trollhunter (2011)
- 2010 $19M #1 Twigson Ties the Knot (2010)
2000s 9 years · $148M
- 2009 $22.8M #1 Magic Silver (2009)
- 2008 $34.4M #1 Max Manus: Man of War (2008)
- 2007 $29.9M #1 Once Upon a Time in Norway (2007)
- 2006 $16.1M #1 Cold Prey (2006)
- 2005 $11.5M #1 Love Me Tomorrow (2005)
- 2004 $14M #1 Uno (2004)
- 2003 $13M #1 Mother’s Elling (2003)
- 2002 $6.2M #1 I Am Dina (2002)
- 2001 $3.1K #1 Cool and Crazy (2001)
1990s 4 years · $15.1M
1980s 2 years · $7.2M
1970s 1 year · $76.9K
FAQ
Norwegian 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 294 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing Norwegian-language movie of all time?
Sentimental Value (2025) leads with $23.9M worldwide, $5.3M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Kon-Tiki (2013) at $22.8M and Headhunters (2012) at $19.4M.
How much have Norwegian-language movies earned at the box office?
294 Norwegian-language films in our database report a worldwide gross, $541M in all, or $1.8M per film on average.
How many Norwegian-language movies have made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, Sentimental Value (2025), earned $23.9M.
How is the all-time Norwegian 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 Norwegian 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.