#1 of 645 Highest-grossing Russian-language movie ever
2017 · Drama
$108.6M worldwide
No US & Canada figure reported
Russian box office · All time
Highest-Grossing Russian Movies of All Time
Three Seconds (2017) is the highest-grossing Russian-language movie in our database, with $108.6M worldwide, ahead of Chebi: My Fluffy Friend (2023) at $77.6M and Stalingrad (2014) at $68.3M. 645 Russian-language films in our database report a worldwide gross, $2.3B in all, <1% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. By genre, Drama leads with $844.7M across 364 Russian releases.
- films with a reported gross
- 645
- combined worldwide
- $2.3B
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- earned in the US & Canada
- <1%
#1 of 645 Top 5
What Are the Highest-Grossing Russian Movies Ever?
Three Seconds (2017) leads with $108.6M, $31M ahead of Chebi: My Fluffy Friend (2023). The top 5 were released between 2007 and 2024 and took $363.7M together; 2 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 645 Russian Movies, Ranked by Worldwide Gross
Ranks 1 to 50 of 645. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada.
- 1 Dec 28, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $108.6M
- 2 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $77.6M
- 3 Feb 28, 2014 US and Canada: $1M Rest of the world: $67.3M Worldwide: $68.3M
- 4 Dec 21, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $55.6M
- 5 May 28, 2024 US and Canada: $388.1K Rest of the world: $53.1M Worldwide: $53.5M
- 6
Nov 24, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $50.8M - 7
Jun 27, 2004 US and Canada: $1.5M Rest of the world: $48.8M Worldwide: $50.3M - 8
Dec 21, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $44.7M - 9
Dec 18, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $43.5M - 10
Jun 1, 2007 US and Canada: $450.9K Rest of the world: $42.5M Worldwide: $42.9M - 11
Jun 6, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $39.1M - 12
Jan 30, 2014 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $38.9M - 13
2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $38.9M - 14
Dec 27, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $33.7M - 15
Jan 18, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $30.7M - 16
Jan 22, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $30.5M - 17
Dec 29, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $30.5M - 18
Feb 14, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $29.8M - 19
Apr 21, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $29.2M - 20
Dec 22, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $29.2M - 21
Dec 24, 2020 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $28.4M - 22
Dec 27, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $28.1M - 23
Dec 29, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $26.4M - 24
Sep 19, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $26.1M - 25
Dec 12, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $25M - 26
Dec 28, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $21M - 27
Apr 8, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $20.1M - 28
Aug 25, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $19.5M - 29
Feb 22, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $18.5M - 30
Nov 24, 2010 US and Canada: $195.5K Rest of the world: $17M Worldwide: $17.2M - 31
Dec 25, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $17.1M - 32
Oct 7, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $17M - 33
Dec 26, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $16.7M - 34
Apr 17, 2025 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $16.2M - 35
Apr 17, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $16.1M - 36
Dec 12, 2014 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $15.6M - 37
Feb 4, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $15.3M - 38
Feb 21, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $15.1M - 39
Oct 4, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $14.4M - 40
Jan 12, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $14M - 41
Dec 12, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $13.8M - 42
Dec 24, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $13.8M - 43
Oct 11, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $13.6M - 44
Mar 4, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $12.8M - 45
Oct 24, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $11.7M - 46
Dec 26, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $11.4M - 47
Oct 29, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $11.3M - 48
Feb 27, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $11M - 49
Oct 10, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $11M - 50
Jan 19, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $11M
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Biggest Russian Movies Make Their Money?
Of the top 10, Night Watch (2004) earned the biggest share at home (3% in the US & Canada), while The Execution (2024) made 99% of its gross abroad. Across all 645 films, $18.8M (<1%) came from the US & Canada. 6 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Three Seconds (2017) $108.6M No US & Canada figure reported
- 2 Chebi: My Fluffy Friend (2023) $77.6M No US & Canada figure reported
- 3 Stalingrad (2014) $68.3M $1M US & Canada · 1% $67.3M elsewhere · 99%
- 4 The Irony of Fate. The Sequel (2007) $55.6M No US & Canada figure reported
- 5 The Execution (2024) $53.5M $388.1K US & Canada · <1% $53.1M elsewhere · 99%
- 6 Son of a Rich (2019) $50.8M No US & Canada figure reported
- 7 Night Watch (2004) $50.3M $1.5M US & Canada · 3% $48.8M elsewhere · 97%
- 8 Son of a Rich 2 (2023) $44.7M No US & Canada figure reported
- 9 The Wizard of the Emerald City, Part 1 (2024) $43.5M No US & Canada figure reported
- 10 Day Watch (2007) $42.9M $450.9K US & Canada · 1% $42.5M elsewhere · 99%
Gross bands
How Many Russian Movies Crossed $100 Million?
1 of 645 films crossed $100M and took $108.6M between them, 5% of the total. 589 films, 91% of the list, earned under $10M.
60% 35%
- $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 1 film, <1% of the list $108.6M · 5% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 55 films, 9% of the list $1.4B · 60% of the gross
- Under $10M 589 films, 91% of the list $801M · 35% of the gross
By decade
Which Decade's Russian Movies Earned the Most?
Films released in the 2010s lead with $1.2B from 278 titles, led by Three Seconds (2017). Each column links to the decade's biggest year.
- 1960s 1960s Peak year 1966 Andrei Rublev (1966) $386.5K Andrei Rublev (1966)
- 1970s 1970s Peak year 1971 Gentlemen of Fortune (1971) $11.4M Gentlemen of Fortune (1971)
- 1980s 1980s Peak year 1987 Dark Eyes (1987) $4M Dark Eyes (1987)
- 1990s 1990s Peak year 1998 The Barber of Siberia (1998) $7.1M The Barber of Siberia (1998)
- 2000s 2000s Peak year 2007 The Irony of Fate. The Sequel (2007) $463.1M The Irony of Fate. The Sequel (2007)
- 2010s 2010s Peak year 2017 Three Seconds (2017) $1.2B Three Seconds (2017)
- 2020s 2020s Peak year 2024 Chebi: My Fluffy Friend (2023) $640.8M Chebi: My Fluffy Friend (2023)
Biggest years
Which Years Had the Highest-Grossing Russian Movies?
2024 releases earned the most: $228.5M from 26 films, led by The Execution (2024). The 10 biggest years, each linking to its chart.
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 26 films | 26 | $228.5M | The Execution (2024) $53.5M |
| 2023 36 films | 36 | $170.8M | Chebi: My Fluffy Friend (2023) $77.6M |
| 2017 38 films | 38 | $169.5M | Three Seconds (2017) $108.6M |
| 2018 45 films | 45 | $161.9M | The Last Warrior (2018) $30.7M |
| 2019 54 films | 54 | $160.3M | Son of a Rich (2019) $50.8M |
| 2014 20 films | 20 | $157.5M | Stalingrad (2014) $68.3M |
| 2007 18 films | 18 | $134.5M | The Irony of Fate. The Sequel (2007) $55.6M |
| 2016 27 films | 27 | $114.7M | Flight Crew (2016) $29.2M |
| 2009 28 films | 28 | $108M | The Best Movie 2 (2009) $30.5M |
| 2010 17 films | 17 | $105.6M | Six Degrees of Celebration (2010) $25M |
By genre
Which Russian Genres Earned the Most?
Drama took $844.7M across 364 films, 37% of the total, ahead of Comedy ($834.2M) and Action ($548.9M). A film counts once for each of its genres.
All-Time Russian Box Office by Genre
-
Drama $844.7M364 films · #1 Three Seconds (2017) -
Comedy $834.2M187 films · #1 Chebi: My Fluffy Friend (2023) -
Action $548.9M66 films · #1 Stalingrad (2014) -
Adventure $520.1M74 films · #1 Forbidden Empire (2014) -
Fantasy $448.7M51 films · #1 Night Watch (2004) -
Family $422.2M63 films · #1 Chebi: My Fluffy Friend (2023) -
History $322.9M64 films · #1 The Execution (2024) -
Thriller $292.2M77 films · #1 The Execution (2024) -
Animation $269.2M65 films · #1 Three Heroes on Distant Shores (2012) -
Romance $262M84 films · #1 The Irony of Fate. The Sequel (2007)
Archive
Russian Box Office Year by Year
Every year from 1926 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2024 leads with $228.5M, led by The Execution (2024).
2020s 7 years · $640.8M
2010s 10 years · $1.2B
- 2019 $160.3M #1 Son of a Rich (2019)
- 2018 $161.9M #1 The Last Warrior (2018)
- 2017 $169.5M #1 Three Seconds (2017)
- 2016 $114.7M #1 Flight Crew (2016)
- 2015 $44.8M #1 I Am Dragon (2015)
- 2014 $157.5M #1 Stalingrad (2014)
- 2013 $65.1M #1 Legend No. 17 (2013)
- 2012 $101.2M #1 Three Heroes on Distant Shores (2012)
- 2011 $90.9M #1 Ivan Tsarevich & the Grey Wolf (2011)
- 2010 $105.6M #1 Six Degrees of Celebration (2010)
2000s 10 years · $463.1M
- 2009 $108M #1 The Best Movie 2 (2009)
- 2008 $64.6M #1 Admiral (2008)
- 2007 $134.5M #1 The Irony of Fate. The Sequel (2007)
- 2006 $22.8M #1 Bastards (2006)
- 2005 $55.2M #1 9th Company (2005)
- 2004 $59.7M #1 Night Watch (2004)
- 2003 $5.9M #1 Antikiller 2: Antiterror (2003)
- 2002 $12.2M #1 Russian Ark (2002)
- 2001 $339.7K #1 Sisters (2001)
- 2000 $16.1K #1 Seven Songs from the Tundra (2000)
1990s 7 years · $7.1M
- 1998 $2.6M #1 The Barber of Siberia (1998)
- 1996 $921.9K #1 Prisoner of the Mountains (1996)
- 1994 $2.3M #1 Burnt by the Sun (1994)
- 1993 $602 #1 Makarov (1993)
- 1992 $831.6K #1 The Last Days of the Last Tsar (1992)
- 1991 $383.6K #1 Close to Eden (1991)
- 1990 $50.7K #1 Grey Wolf and Little Red Riding Hood (1990)
1980s 6 years · $4M
1970s 6 years · $11.4M
1960s 6 years · $386.5K
1950s 1 year · $32.5K
1940s 2 years · $13.9K
1930s 2 years · $24.1K
1920s 1 year · $62.7K
FAQ
Russian 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 645 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing Russian-language movie of all time?
Three Seconds (2017) leads with $108.6M worldwide. Next come Chebi: My Fluffy Friend (2023) at $77.6M and Stalingrad (2014) at $68.3M.
How much have Russian-language movies earned at the box office?
645 Russian-language films in our database report a worldwide gross, $2.3B in all, or $3.6M per film on average.
How many Russian-language movies have made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Three Seconds (2017) with $108.6M.
How is the all-time Russian 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 Russian 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.