How much of the Turkish box office came from the US and Canada?

$6.5M of the $1B total, or <1%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 526 films of the 541 report no domestic figure.

Turkish box office · All time

Highest-Grossing Turkish Movies of All Time

Q: What is the highest-grossing Turkish-language movie of all time?

Recep Ivedik 4 (2014) leads with $39.5M worldwide. Next come Conquest 1453 (2012) at $35.8M and Recep Ivedik 5 (2017) at $29M.

Q: How much have Turkish-language movies earned at the box office?

541 Turkish-language films in our database report a worldwide gross, $1B in all, or $1.9M per film on average.

Q: How many Turkish-language movies have made $1 billion?

None. The biggest, Recep Ivedik 4 (2014), earned $39.5M.

Q: How is the all-time Turkish 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.

Q: How often is the all-time Turkish 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.

Recep Ivedik 4 (2014) is the highest-grossing Turkish-language movie in our database, with $39.5M worldwide, ahead of Conquest 1453 (2012) at $35.8M and Recep Ivedik 5 (2017) at $29M. 541 Turkish-language films in our database report a worldwide gross, $1B in all, <1% of it from the US & Canada. By genre, Comedy leads with $583.8M across 190 Turkish releases.

films with a reported gross: 541
combined worldwide: $1B
Recep Ivedik 4 (2014), the #1: $39.5M
earned in the US & Canada: <1%

#1 of 541

Highest-grossing Turkish-language movie ever

Recep Ivedik 4 (2014)

2014 · Comedy

$39.5M worldwide

No US & Canada figure reported

Top 5

What Are the Highest-Grossing Turkish Movies Ever?

Recep Ivedik 4 (2014) leads with $39.5M, $3.7M ahead of Conquest 1453 (2012). The top 5 were released between 2008 and 2017 and took $160.5M together; 1 earned more than half of its gross outside the US & Canada.

Number 1

$39.5M Recep Ivedik 4 (2014)
No US & Canada figure reported
Number 2

$35.8M Conquest 1453 (2012)
$35.7K US & Canada · <1% $35.8M elsewhere · 100%
Number 3

$29M Recep Ivedik 5 (2017)
No US & Canada figure reported
Number 4

$28.5M Recep İvedik (2008)
No US & Canada figure reported
Number 5

$27.7M Recep Ivedik 2 (2009)
No US & Canada figure reported

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

All 541 Turkish Movies, Ranked by Worldwide Gross

Ranks 1 to 50 of 541. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada.

1
Recep Ivedik 4 (2014) Feb 20, 2014 · Comedy $39.5M worldwide

Feb 20, 2014 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $39.5M
2
Conquest 1453 (2012) Feb 16, 2012 · Adventure, War $35.8M worldwide

Feb 16, 2012 US and Canada: $35.7K Rest of the world: $35.8M Worldwide: $35.8M
3
Recep Ivedik 5 (2017) Feb 16, 2017 · Comedy $29M worldwide

Feb 16, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $29M
4
Recep İvedik (2008) Feb 22, 2008 · Comedy $28.5M worldwide

Feb 22, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $28.5M
5
Recep Ivedik 2 (2009) Feb 12, 2009 · Comedy $27.7M worldwide

Feb 12, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $27.7M
6
I Saw the Sun (2009) Mar 13, 2009 · Drama $26.5M worldwide

Mar 13, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $26.5M
7
Valley of the Wolves: Iraq (2006) Jan 31, 2006 · Drama, War $23.5M worldwide

Jan 31, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $23.5M
8
Recep Ivedik 3 (2010) Feb 12, 2010 · Comedy $22.6M worldwide

Feb 12, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $22.6M
9
A.R.O.G (2008) Dec 5, 2008 · Sci-Fi, Fantasy $22.2M worldwide

Dec 5, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $22.2M
10
G.O.R.A. (2004) Nov 12, 2004 · Comedy, Sci-Fi $20.8M worldwide

Nov 12, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $20.8M
11
My Father and My Son (2005) Nov 18, 2005 · Drama $18.6M worldwide

Nov 18, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $18.6M
12
Eyyvah Eyvah 3 (2014) Jan 31, 2014 · Comedy $17.5M worldwide

Jan 31, 2014 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $17.5M
13
Recep Ivedik 6 (2019) Nov 7, 2019 · Comedy $17M worldwide

Nov 7, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $17M
14
Celal and Ceren (2013) Jan 18, 2013 · Comedy, Romance $17M worldwide

Jan 18, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $17M
15
Eyyvah Eyvah 2 (2011) Jan 7, 2011 · Comedy $16.4M worldwide

Jan 7, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $16.4M
16
For Love and Honor (2007) Dec 13, 2007 · Action, Crime $14.8M worldwide

Dec 13, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $14.8M
17
Magic Carpet Ride (2005) Dec 22, 2005 · Comedy $14.2M worldwide

Dec 22, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $14.2M
18
Muro: Nalet Olsun İçimdeki İnsan Sevgisine (2008) Dec 5, 2008 · Comedy $14.1M worldwide

Dec 5, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $14.1M
19
Vizontele Tuuba (2004) Jan 23, 2004 · Comedy, Drama $14M worldwide

Jan 23, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $14M
20
Muslum (2018) Oct 26, 2018 · Drama, Music $13.7M worldwide

Oct 26, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $13.7M
21
Love Likes Coincidences (2011) Feb 4, 2011 · Romance, Drama $13.6M worldwide

Feb 4, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $13.6M
22
Hunting Season (2010) Dec 2, 2010 · Crime, Mystery $12.6M worldwide

Dec 2, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $12.6M
23
Berlin Kaplanı (2012) Jan 27, 2012 · Comedy $11.8M worldwide

Jan 27, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $11.8M
24
The Butterfly’s Dream (2013) Feb 22, 2013 · History, Drama $11M worldwide

Feb 22, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $11M
25
Money Trap (2019) Feb 1, 2019 · Crime, Action $10.3M worldwide

Feb 1, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $10.3M
26
Osman Pazarlama (2016) Feb 19, 2016 · Comedy $9.4M worldwide

Feb 19, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.4M
27
Rafadan Tayfa 4: Hayrimatör (2023) Dec 21, 2023 · Family, Adventure $8.8M worldwide

Dec 21, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.8M
28
Lohusa (2024) Jan 19, 2024 · Comedy, Romance $8.8M worldwide

Jan 19, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.8M
29
The Ottoman Republic (2008) Nov 21, 2008 · Drama, Comedy $8.7M worldwide

Nov 21, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.7M
30
Rafadan Tayfa: Kapadokya (2024) Dec 27, 2024 · Animation, Family $8.4M worldwide

Dec 27, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.4M
31
Sen Kimsin? (2012) Mar 2, 2012 · Crime, Comedy $8.3M worldwide

Mar 2, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.3M
32
Whisper If I Forget (2014) Oct 29, 2014 · Music, Drama $8.1M worldwide

Oct 29, 2014 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.1M
33
Asmalı Konak: Hayat (2003) Oct 16, 2003 $7.9M worldwide

Oct 16, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.9M
34
Ali Baba and the 7 Dwarfs (2015) Nov 12, 2015 · Action, Adventure $7.8M worldwide

Nov 12, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.8M
35
The Masked Gang: Iraq (2007) Jan 25, 2007 · Comedy $7.7M worldwide

Jan 25, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.7M
36
Rafadan Tayfa: Göbeklitepe (2019) Dec 27, 2019 · Animation, Family $7.6M worldwide

Dec 27, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.6M
37
Wacky Class Welcome (2004) Jan 16, 2004 · Comedy $7.4M worldwide

Jan 16, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.4M
38
Deliha (2014) Nov 13, 2014 · Family, Comedy $7.4M worldwide

Nov 13, 2014 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.4M
39
Jolly Life (2009) Nov 27, 2009 · Comedy, Drama $7.3M worldwide

Nov 27, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.3M
40
Mortal World 2 (2023) Dec 1, 2023 · Crime, Action $6.6M worldwide

Dec 1, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.6M
41
Boss Wants a Happy Ending (2014) 2014 · Romance, Comedy $6.6M worldwide

2014 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.6M
42
Delibal (2015) Dec 25, 2015 · Drama, Romance $6.5M worldwide

Dec 25, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.5M
43
Bergen (2022) Mar 4, 2022 · Drama $6.4M worldwide

Mar 4, 2022 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.4M
44
My Grandfather’s People (2011) Nov 25, 2011 · Family, Drama $6.1M worldwide

Nov 25, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.1M
45
Rafadan Tayfa: Galaktik Tayfa (2023) Jan 5, 2023 · Adventure, Animation $6M worldwide

Jan 5, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6M
46
Water and Fire (2013) Nov 15, 2013 · Romance, Drama $5.9M worldwide

Nov 15, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.9M
47
The Last Ottoman: Knockout Ali (2007) Jan 19, 2007 · History, Comedy $5.8M worldwide

Jan 19, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.8M
48
Mustafa (2008) Oct 29, 2008 $5.6M worldwide

Oct 29, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.6M
49
Two Hearts As One (2014) Oct 24, 2014 · Romance, Drama $5.6M worldwide

Oct 24, 2014 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.6M
50
Hadi Insallah (2014) Nov 28, 2014 · Comedy $5.3M worldwide

Nov 28, 2014 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.3M

Gross bands

How Many Turkish Movies Crossed $100 Million?

None of the 541 films reached $100M. 516 films, 95% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $1B total.

49% 51%

$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 25 films, 5% of the list $492.7M · 49% of the gross
Under $10M 516 films, 95% of the list $516.5M · 51% of the gross

By decade

Which Decade's Turkish Movies Earned the Most?

Films released in the 2010s lead with $559.7M from 321 titles, led by Recep Ivedik 4 (2014). Each column links to the decade's biggest year.

Biggest years

Which Years Had the Highest-Grossing Turkish Movies?

2014 releases earned the most: $112.4M from 31 films, led by Recep Ivedik 4 (2014). The 10 biggest years, each linking to its chart.

Year	Films	Worldwide	Biggest film
2014 31 films	31	$112.4M	Recep Ivedik 4 (2014) $39.5M
2008 21 films	21	$85.6M	Recep İvedik (2008) $28.5M
2009 29 films	29	$82M	Recep Ivedik 2 (2009) $27.7M
2012 27 films	27	$71.8M	Conquest 1453 (2012) $35.8M
2017 46 films	46	$60.6M	Recep Ivedik 5 (2017) $29M
2019 41 films	41	$60.2M	Recep Ivedik 6 (2019) $17M
2011 17 films	17	$52.4M	Eyyvah Eyvah 2 (2011) $16.4M
2004 8 films	8	$51.6M	G.O.R.A. (2004) $20.8M
2006 15 films	15	$47.5M	Valley of the Wolves: Iraq (2006) $23.5M
2010 23 films	23	$47M	Recep Ivedik 3 (2010) $22.6M

By genre

Which Turkish Genres Earned the Most?

Comedy took $583.8M across 190 films, 58% of the total, ahead of Drama ($390.7M) and Action ($142.3M). A film counts once for each of its genres.

All-Time Turkish Box Office by Genre

Comedy $583.8M
190 films · #1 Recep Ivedik 4 (2014)
Drama $390.7M
294 films · #1 Conquest 1453 (2012)
Action $142.3M
37 films · #1 Conquest 1453 (2012)
Romance $118.1M
53 films · #1 Celal and Ceren (2013)
Adventure $107M
24 films · #1 Conquest 1453 (2012)
Crime $84.2M
35 films · #1 For Love and Honor (2007)
War $77.4M
18 films · #1 Conquest 1453 (2012)
Sci-Fi $67.9M
6 films · #1 A.R.O.G (2008)
History $50.2M
26 films · #1 The Butterfly’s Dream (2013)
Family $49.7M
26 films · #1 Rafadan Tayfa 4: Hayrimatör (2023)

Turkish Box Office Year by Year

Every year from 1977 to 2025 with its total and its biggest film. 2014 leads with $112.4M, led by Recep Ivedik 4 (2014).

2020s 6 years · $85.4M

2010s 10 years · $559.7M

2000s 10 years · $362.8M

1990s 3 years · $476.5K

1980s 4 years · $833.2K

1970s 2 years · $47.5K

FAQ

Turkish 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 541 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing Turkish-language movie of all time?

Recep Ivedik 4 (2014) leads with $39.5M worldwide. Next come Conquest 1453 (2012) at $35.8M and Recep Ivedik 5 (2017) at $29M.

How much have Turkish-language movies earned at the box office?

541 Turkish-language films in our database report a worldwide gross, $1B in all, or $1.9M per film on average.

How many Turkish-language movies have made $1 billion?

None. The biggest, Recep Ivedik 4 (2014), earned $39.5M.

How is the all-time Turkish 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 Turkish 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.