Highest Grossing Movies of All Time
Are you aware of which are the highest grossing movies of all time? Read this article to know more about movies who have slashed all box office records.
You never get tired of watch such amazing movies, but what makes such movies huge money makers. Is it the story, the direction, the acting, the cinematography? The answer is, it's all that plus a lot of hard work and dedication which makes them a must see.
Top Ten Highest Grossing Movies of All Time
Here are the names and some detailed information on the top ten highest grossing films of Hollywood.
Avatar: Everyone has been talking about this film, and once again James Cameron proves why is he one of the best directors in the world. Avatar was released in 2009 and it has collected up to $2,702,332,678. The film was released in 3-D technology and has been set as a benchmark in special effects and cinematic technology. The plot of the movie is set in the year 2154 and the prime actors are computer generated. Avatar was nominated for nine academy awards and won three.
Titanic: Everyone cried in this film, an epic romantic tale between a rich girl and a poor boy, Titanic is considered as James Cameron's masterpiece. Such was the effect of this film that Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet the lead actors got instant stardom and success. It was released in 1997 and was an instant hit, the movie was nominated for 14 Academy awards and bagged 11. It grossed more than $1,835,300,000 and was the #1 highest grosser of all time for 12 years until it was surpassed by Avatar.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: Directed by Peter Jackson, this movie is an fantasy epic adventure based on J.R.R. Tolkien books. It's the final installment in the Lord of the Rings franchise, released in 2003 it collected $1,129,219,252. The return of the King was nominated for 11 Oscars and it won all of them, making it one of the best movies ever made.
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest: This is the second film of the famous Pirates of the Caribbean Trilogy. Released in 2006 it grossed $1,060,332,628 and was nominated for four Oscars and won one for visual effects. Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, directed by Gore Verbinski this movie bags the #4 spot on my list.
The Dark Knight: Why So Serious, I consider Dark Knight as one of my favorite Batman films. Captivating performances by all the actors, this movie was released in 2008 and grossed $1,001,921,825. This movie was gaining mainstream attention before its release due to the tragic death of Heath Ledger who plays Joker in the Dark Knight. The Dark Knight was nominated for various awards but received two Oscars for sound editing and best supporting actor for Ledger.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: This fantasy film adapted from J.K. Rowling's book made Harry Potter and Hogwarts a household name. This is the first film in the Harry Potter series and it grossed $968,657,891 making it the sixth highest grosser of all time.
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End: The team of pirates struck gold again with the final installment of the Pirates of the Caribbean series. Amazing performances by Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley, this movie was released n 2007 and grossed $958,404,152. It also received two Academy nominations.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: Harry Potter is back with friends and this time the mission is far more dangerous. It's the fifth film in the Harry Potter franchise, the first Harry Potter film to be released in IMAX-3D. It hit the screens in 2007 and collected $937,000,866.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: Harry Potter made Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint a household name. The sixth part is a great watch for kids, it was released in 2009 and it grossed $933,956,980 making it the ninth highest grosser of all time.
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace: Grossed $922,379,000 released in 1999, this space opera was directed and written by George Lucas. It was the fourth installment in the Star Wars Saga, the first of a three film prequel story to the original film trilogy. The Phantom Menace bags the last spot.
More Successful Movies at the Box Office
Other than the top 10 biggies, let's have a look at some more movies that have also broken box office records and have entertained you for many years.
| Highest Grossing Movies of All Time | Box Office Collections |
| Alice in Wonderland (2010) | $1,019,689,394 |
| The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) | $921,600,000 |
| Jurassic Park (1993) | $919,700,000 |
| Spider-Man 3 (2007) | $885,430,303 |
| Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009) | $887,773,705 |
| Shrek 2 (2004) | $880,871,036 |
| Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) | $892,194,397 |
| The Lion King (1994) | $783,400,000 |
| Finding Nemo (2003) | $865,000,000 |
| Independence Day (1996) | $811,200,000 |
| The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) | $860,700,000 |
| Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) | $795,458,727 |
| Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) | $783,011,114 |
| The Da Vinci Code (2006) | $758,236,138 |
| Forrest Gump (1994) | $679,400,000 |
| The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) | $738,809,845 |
| The Matrix Reloaded (2003) | $735,600,000 |
| Ratatouille (2007) | $615,935,493 |
| The Passion of the Christ (2004) | $604,370,943 |
| Iron Man 2 (2010) | $606,882,000 |
| Casino Royale (2006) | $587,607,184 |
| Night at the Museum (2006) | $571,063,268 |
| King Kong (2005) | $547,051,260 |
| WALL·E (2008) | $532,506,889 |
| Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) | $471,856,431 |
The list of commercially successful movies is endless, these were just some hand picked names of the top grossing movies of all time. If you want to include any other names please leave your suggestions in the comment box.
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