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Sony Pictures Classics Movies: Every Film, Box Office & Ratings

Sony Pictures Classics has made 395 films from 1992 to 2025, earning $4.06B at the worldwide box office. Its biggest hits are Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), Midnight in Paris (2011) and Kung Fu Hustle (2005). Its most frequent director is Pedro Almodóvar (12 films). Most of its films are drama films (303 of 395).

films
395
worldwide box office
$4.06B
average score of 69 rated films
71
years active
1992–2025
All 395 films
Main genres
Drama, Comedy, Romance
Film languages
English (243), French (31), Spanish (23)
Busiest decade
The 2000s, 174 films
Frequent director
Pedro Almodóvar
Oscars
29 wins from 136 nominations
After the credits
12 films have a scene after the credits
Box office

What Are Sony Pictures Classics' Biggest Box Office Hits?

The Sony Pictures Classics films that earned the most worldwide. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) leads with $214M, 5% of everything the studio's films have earned.

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  1. 1 Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) movie poster Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 2000 · Action $214M
  2. 2 Midnight in Paris (2011) movie poster Midnight in Paris 2011 · Comedy $151M
  3. 3 Kung Fu Hustle (2005) movie poster Kung Fu Hustle 2005 · Action $105M
  4. 4 Blue Jasmine (2013) movie poster Blue Jasmine 2013 · Drama $99.1M
  5. 5 House of Flying Daggers (2004) movie poster House of Flying Daggers 2004 · Action $92.9M
  6. 6 Volver (2006) movie poster Volver 2006 · Drama $85.6M
  7. 7 Goodbye Lenin! (2004) movie poster Goodbye Lenin! 2004 · Drama $79.3M
  8. 8 Curse of the Golden Flower (2006) movie poster Curse of the Golden Flower 2006 · Action $78.6M
Best rated

What Are the Best-Rated Sony Pictures Classics Movies?

By Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Pain and Glory (2019) scores highest at 89; the studio's 69 rated films average 71.

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Latest

What Are the Latest Sony Pictures Classics Movies?

The studio's most recent releases, newest first, starting with Blue Moon (2025).

In numbers

What Kind of Movies Does Sony Pictures Classics Make?

The studio's films by genre, decade and language. Most of its films are drama films (303 of 395). The 2000s were its busiest decade, with 174 films.

Sony Pictures Classics Movies by Genre

  1. Drama 303 films
  2. Comedy 114 films
  3. Romance 99 films
  4. Documentary 56 films
  5. Biography 46 films
  6. Thriller 42 films
  7. Music 34 films
  8. Crime 33 films

Sony Pictures Classics Movies by Decade

  1. 34 1990s
  2. 174 2000s
  3. 152 2010s
  4. 35 2020s

Sony Pictures Classics Movies by Language

  • English 243
  • French 31
  • Spanish 23
  • Chinese 15
  • German 14
  • Hebrew 6
People

Who Works With Sony Pictures Classics the Most?

The people credited on the most Sony Pictures Classics films. Penélope Cruz appears in 9 of them, and Pedro Almodóvar directed 12.

Directors Who Work With Sony Pictures Classics

Actors in the Most Sony Pictures Classics Movies

Awards

How Have Sony Pictures Classics Movies Done at the Awards?

Nominations and wins of Sony Pictures Classics films at the ceremonies the site follows, including 29 Oscars from 136 nominations.

Latest Oscar Wins for Sony Pictures Classics Movies

Filmography

What Movies Has Sony Pictures Classics Made?

All 395 films, newest first, with the Movie Echo Score and the worldwide box office. Filter by genre or decade, or sort by score, box office or title.

All genres Drama 303Comedy 114Romance 99Documentary 56Biography 46Thriller 42Music 34Crime 33History 31War 26Mystery 22Sport 17

All 395 Sony Pictures Classics Movies

Newest first. Page 7 of 9.
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Which Studios Are Similar to Sony Pictures Classics?

The studios with the most English drama films. Sony Pictures Classics has made 178 English drama films, more than any other kind.

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FAQ

Sony Pictures Classics: Questions and Answers

Films, hits, scores and what comes next, answered from the same data as this page.

How many movies has Sony Pictures Classics made?

Sony Pictures Classics has released 395 films, from 1992 to 2025. Its busiest decade was the 2000s, with 174 films.

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What is Sony Pictures Classics' highest-grossing movie?

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) is Sony Pictures Classics' biggest box office hit, with $214M worldwide, ahead of Midnight in Paris (2011) ($151M).

What is the best-rated Sony Pictures Classics movie?

Pain and Glory (2019) has the highest Movie Echo Score of any Sony Pictures Classics film, 89. The 69 rated films average 71.

Which director has made the most films with Sony Pictures Classics?

Pedro Almodóvar has directed 12 Sony Pictures Classics films, more than anyone else, followed by Yimou Zhang (8) and Michael Haneke (4).