#1 of 38 #1 movie of 1960
1960 · Adventure, Family
$40.4M worldwide · 43% of the chart's total
$40.4M US & Canada · 100% $3.7K elsewhere · <1%
Box office · 1960
1960 Box Office: The Highest-Grossing Movies of 1960
Swiss Family Robinson (1960) is the highest-grossing movie released in 1960, with $40.4M worldwide, ahead of Psycho (1960) at $32.3M and The Apartment (1960) at $18.8M. 38 films released in 1960 report a worldwide gross, $94.9M in all, 99% of it from the US & Canada. That is down 25% on 1959, whose releases took $127.1M. By genre, Adventure leads with $42.2M across 5 releases.
- 1960 releases with a gross
- 38
- combined worldwide
- $94.9M
- Swiss Family Robinson (1960), the #1
- $40.4M
- vs 1959
- −25%
#1 of 38 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Hits of 1960?
Swiss Family Robinson (1960) leads with $40.4M, 43% of the total. The top 5 together took $93.8M, 99% of what all 38 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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The chart
Every Release of 1960, Ranked by Worldwide Gross
Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in 1960.
- 1 Dec 21, 1960 US and Canada: $40.4M Rest of the world: $3.7K Worldwide: $40.4M
- 2 Sep 8, 1960 US and Canada: $32.2M Rest of the world: $70.5K Worldwide: $32.3M
- 3 Jun 15, 1960 US and Canada: $18.6M Rest of the world: $183.8K Worldwide: $18.8M
- 4 Oct 19, 1960 US and Canada: $1.8M Rest of the world: $24.8K Worldwide: $1.9M
- 5 Mar 16, 1960 US and Canada: $414.2K Rest of the world: $181.9K Worldwide: $596.1K
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Mar 10, 1960 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $227.2K - 7
Feb 17, 1960 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $213.4K - 8
Mar 23, 1960 US and Canada: $132.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $132.9K - 9
Apr 7, 1960 US and Canada: $36.6K Rest of the world: $62.1K Worldwide: $98.7K - 10
Jan 11, 1960 US and Canada: $58.6K Rest of the world: $4.2K Worldwide: $62.8K - 11
Jan 15, 1960 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $51.8K - 12
Sep 19, 1960 US and Canada: $46.8K Rest of the world: $215 Worldwide: $47K - 13
Oct 12, 1960 US and Canada: $31.5K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $31.5K - 14
Sep 6, 1960 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $22K - 15
Oct 21, 1960 US and Canada: $21.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $21.1K - 16
Nov 13, 1960 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $17.8K - 17
Nov 23, 1960 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $14.7K - 18
Dec 22, 1960 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $14.1K - 19
Dec 15, 1960 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $12.6K - 20
1960 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.8K - 21
Nov 4, 1960 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.7K - 22
Feb 8, 1960 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.8K - 23
Oct 23, 1960 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.3K - 24
Jul 22, 1960 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.9K - 25
Jun 29, 1960 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.3K - 26
Jun 1, 1960 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.6K - 27
May 15, 1960 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.1K - 28
May 25, 1960 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3K - 29
Feb 18, 1960 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3K - 30
Jun 3, 1960 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.5K - 31
Apr 4, 1960 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7K - 32
Feb 1, 1960 US and Canada: $1.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.7K - 33
Sep 5, 1960 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.5K - 34
Dec 29, 1960 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2K - 35
Oct 23, 1960 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $416 - 36
Oct 27, 1960 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $370 - 37
Jun 18, 1960 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $84 - 38
Jun 29, 1960 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $64
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in 1960?
Of the top 10, The Big Risk (1960) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Peeping Tom (1960) made 63% of its gross abroad. Across all 38 films, $93.7M (99%) came from the US & Canada. 2 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Swiss Family Robinson (1960) $40.4M $40.4M US & Canada · 100% $3.7K elsewhere · <1%
- 2 Psycho (1960) $32.3M $32.2M US & Canada · 100% $70.5K elsewhere · <1%
- 3 The Apartment (1960) $18.8M $18.6M US & Canada · 99% $183.8K elsewhere · <1%
- 4 Spartacus (1960) $1.9M $1.8M US & Canada · 99% $24.8K elsewhere · 1%
- 5 Breathless (1960) $596.1K $414.2K US & Canada · 69% $181.9K elsewhere · 31%
- 6 Purple Noon (1960) $227.2K No US & Canada figure reported
- 7 Some Like It… Cold (1960) $213.4K No US & Canada figure reported
- 8 The Big Risk (1960) $132.9K $132.9K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 9 Peeping Tom (1960) $98.7K $36.6K US & Canada · 37% $62.1K elsewhere · 63%
- 10 Eyes Without a Face (1960) $62.8K $58.6K US & Canada · 93% $4.2K elsewhere · 7%
Gross bands
How Many 1960 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
None of the 38 films reached $100M. 35 films, 92% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $94.9M total.
96%
- $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 3 films, 8% of the list $91.4M · 96% of the gross
- Under $10M 35 films, 92% of the list $3.5M · 4% of the gross
By release month
Which Month of 1960 Earned the Most?
December releases took the most, $40.4M from 4 films, led by Swiss Family Robinson (1960). July was the quietest month ($5.9K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.
- January Jan Eyes Without a Face (1960) $124.4K Eyes Without a Face (1960)
- February Feb Some Like It… Cold (1960) $225.7K Some Like It… Cold (1960)
- March Mar Breathless (1960) $956.2K Breathless (1960)
- April Apr Peeping Tom (1960) $100.4K Peeping Tom (1960)
- May May L’Avventura (1960) $6.2K L’Avventura (1960)
- June Jun The Apartment (1960) $18.8M The Apartment (1960)
- July Jul The Time Machine (1960) $5.9K The Time Machine (1960)
- August Aug No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- September Sep Psycho (1960) $32.3M Psycho (1960)
- October Oct Spartacus (1960) $1.9M Spartacus (1960)
- November Nov Late Autumn (1960) $41.2K Late Autumn (1960)
- December Dec Swiss Family Robinson (1960) $40.4M Swiss Family Robinson (1960)
Last 10 years
How Does 1960 Compare With Previous Years?
Of these 10 years, 1956 earned the most: $162.1M from 34 films, led by The Ten Commandments (1956). 1960 took $94.9M.
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 22 films | 22 | $4.8M | – | Ace in the Hole (1951) $2.3M |
| 1952 31 films · +714% | 31 | $38.8M | +714% | The Greatest Show on Earth (1952) $36M |
| 1953 36 films · +296% | 36 | $153.5M | +296% | Peter Pan (1953) $87.4M |
| 1954 41 films · −52% | 41 | $74.4M | −52% | Rear Window (1954) $37.9M |
| 1955 34 films · +30% | 34 | $96.9M | +30% | Lady and the Tramp (1955) $93.9M |
| 1956 34 films · +67% | 34 | $162.1M | +67% | The Ten Commandments (1956) $65.5M |
| 1957 37 films · −80% | 37 | $32.7M | −80% | The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) $27.2M |
| 1958 29 films · −57% | 29 | $13.9M | −57% | Vertigo (1958) $8M |
| 1959 30 films · +812% | 30 | $127.1M | +812% | Ben-Hur (1959) $74.4M |
| 1960 38 films · −25% | 38 | $94.9M | −25% | Swiss Family Robinson (1960) $40.4M |
Genres & languages
Which Genres and Languages Earned the Most in 1960?
Adventure took $42.2M across 5 films, 45% of the total, ahead of Family ($40.4M) and Thriller ($32.7M). A film counts once for each of its genres. English-language films took $42.4M across 17 films, 45% of the total, ahead of French-language films ($1.3M) and Japanese-language films ($133.7K).
1960 Box Office by Genre
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Adventure $42.2M5 films · #1 Swiss Family Robinson (1960) -
Family $40.4M1 film · #1 Swiss Family Robinson (1960) -
Thriller $32.7M8 films · #1 Psycho (1960) -
Horror $32.4M4 films · #1 Psycho (1960) -
Mystery $32.3M3 films · #1 Psycho (1960) -
Drama $21.9M27 films · #1 The Apartment (1960) -
Comedy $19.1M7 films · #1 The Apartment (1960) -
Romance $18.8M8 films · #1 The Apartment (1960) -
War $1.9M5 films · #1 Spartacus (1960) -
History $1.9M3 films · #1 Spartacus (1960)
1960 Box Office by Language
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English $42.4M17 films · #1 Swiss Family Robinson (1960) -
French $1.3M8 films · #1 Breathless (1960) -
Japanese $133.7K5 films · #1 When a Woman Ascends the Stairs (1960) -
Italian $70.7K4 films · #1 The Passionate Thief (1960) -
Swedish $7.8K1 film · #1 The Virgin Spring (1960) -
Polish $1.7K1 film · #1 Bad Luck (1960)
Archive
Box Office Year by Year
Every year from 1918 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2019 leads with $37.1B, led by Avengers: Endgame (2019).
2020s 7 years · $134.1B
2010s 10 years · $325.6B
- 2019 $37.1B #1 Avengers: Endgame (2019)
- 2018 $37.1B #1 Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
- 2017 $36.6B #1 Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017)
- 2016 $34.2B #1 Captain America: Civil War (2016)
- 2015 $34B #1 Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015)
- 2014 $30.1B #1 Transformers: Age Of Extinction (2014)
- 2013 $31.3B #1 Frozen (2013)
- 2012 $30.6B #1 The Avengers (2012)
- 2011 $28.1B #1 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)
- 2010 $26.5B #1 Toy Story 3 (2010)
2000s 10 years · $201.3B
- 2009 $27.2B #1 Avatar (2009)
- 2008 $23.9B #1 The Dark Knight (2008)
- 2007 $24B #1 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)
- 2006 $21.2B #1 Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006)
- 2005 $20.2B #1 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
- 2004 $19.7B #1 Shrek 2 (2004)
- 2003 $19.2B #1 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
- 2002 $15.8B #1 Spider-Man (2002)
- 2001 $16B #1 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
- 2000 $14B #1 Mission: Impossible II (2000)
1990s 10 years · $91.9B
- 1999 $13.7B #1 Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)
- 1998 $11.3B #1 Armageddon (1998)
- 1997 $12.7B #1 Titanic (1997)
- 1996 $9.9B #1 Independence Day (1996)
- 1995 $9.5B #1 Toy Story (1995)
- 1994 $8.5B #1 The Lion King (1994)
- 1993 $7.1B #1 Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
- 1992 $6.3B #1 The Bodyguard (1992)
- 1991 $6.2B #1 Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
- 1990 $6.7B #1 Ghost (1990)
1980s 10 years · $36B
- 1989 $6.1B #1 Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
- 1988 $4.9B #1 Rain Man (1988)
- 1987 $4B #1 Fatal Attraction (1987)
- 1986 $3.7B #1 Top Gun (1986)
- 1985 $3.7B #1 Back to the Future (1985)
- 1984 $3.6B #1 Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
- 1983 $2.8B #1 Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)
- 1982 $2.5B #1 Tootsie (1982)
- 1981 $2.1B #1 Superman II (1981)
- 1980 $2.5B #1 Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
1970s 10 years · $11.1B
- 1979 $2.2B #1 Moonraker (1979)
- 1978 $2B #1 Grease (1978)
- 1977 $2.2B #1 Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
- 1976 $784.1M #1 Rocky (1976)
- 1975 $1.1B #1 Jaws (1975)
- 1974 $803.9M #1 Blazing Saddles (1974)
- 1973 $989.4M #1 The Exorcist (1973)
- 1972 $371.4M #1 The Godfather (1972)
- 1971 $206M #1 The French Connection (1971)
- 1970 $450M #1 The Aristocats (1970)
1960s 10 years · $1.8B
- 1969 $247.4M #1 Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)
- 1968 $144M #1 Funny Girl (1968)
- 1967 $441.4M #1 The Jungle Book (1967)
- 1966 $29.9M #1 Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966)
- 1965 $387.9M #1 The Sound of Music (1965)
- 1964 $240.7M #1 Mary Poppins (1964)
- 1963 $138.3M #1 Cleopatra (1963)
- 1962 $52M #1 Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
- 1961 $12.9M #1 The Taste of Violence (1961)
- 1960 $94.9M #1 Swiss Family Robinson (1960)
1950s 10 years · $801.3M
- 1959 $127.1M #1 Ben-Hur (1959)
- 1958 $13.9M #1 Vertigo (1958)
- 1957 $32.7M #1 The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)
- 1956 $162.1M #1 The Ten Commandments (1956)
- 1955 $96.9M #1 Lady and the Tramp (1955)
- 1954 $74.4M #1 Rear Window (1954)
- 1953 $153.5M #1 Peter Pan (1953)
- 1952 $38.8M #1 The Greatest Show on Earth (1952)
- 1951 $4.8M #1 Ace in the Hole (1951)
- 1950 $97.2M #1 Cinderella (1950)
1940s 10 years · $936.9M
- 1949 $1.8M #1 The Third Man (1949)
- 1948 $6.2M #1 The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948)
- 1947 $12.1M #1 It's a Wonderful Life (1947)
- 1946 $92.2M #1 Song of the South (1946)
- 1945 $22.1M #1 The Bells of St. Mary’s (1945)
- 1944 $132K #1 Henry V (1944)
- 1943 $6.2M #1 Casablanca (1943)
- 1942 $268.3M #1 Bambi (1942)
- 1941 $1.9M #1 Citizen Kane (1941)
- 1940 $525.9M #1 Gone with the Wind (1940)
1930s 10 years · $214M
- 1939 $26.7M #1 The Wizard of Oz (1939)
- 1938 $185.2M #1 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1938)
- 1937 $32.8K #1 Stage Door (1937)
- 1936 $1.5M #1 Born to Dance (1936)
- 1935 $105.9K #1 The 39 Steps (1935)
- 1934 $47.3K #1 It Happened One Night (1934)
- 1933 $164.8K #1 Duck Soup (1933)
- 1932 $51.1K #1 The Old Dark House (1932)
- 1931 $135.8K #1 Drácula (1931)
- 1930 $6.1K #1 The Blue Angel (1930)
1920s 9 years · $10M
- 1929 $89.2K #1 Pandora’s Box (1929)
- 1928 $41.6K #1 The Air Circus (1928)
- 1927 $245K #1 Sunrise (1927)
- 1926 $67.1K #1 Battleship Potemkin (1926)
- 1925 $87.5K #1 The Gold Rush (1925)
- 1924 $198.9K #1 The Epic of Everest (1924)
- 1923 $13.2K #1 A Woman of Paris: A Drama of Fate (1923)
- 1921 $9.2M #1 The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (1921)
- 1920 $9.3K #1 The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920)
1910s 2 years · $9.8K
FAQ
Box Office 1960: 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 38 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing movie in 1960?
Swiss Family Robinson (1960) leads with $40.4M worldwide, $40.4M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Psycho (1960) at $32.3M and The Apartment (1960) at $18.8M.
How much did movies released in 1960 earn?
38 films released in 1960 report a worldwide gross, $94.9M in all, or $2.5M per film on average. 1959 releases took $127.1M.
How many movies released in 1960 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, Swiss Family Robinson (1960), earned $40.4M.
How is the 1960 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, and grouped by their release date in 1960. 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.
How often is the 1960 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.