‘The Revenant’ (2015)
Domestic Gross: $183.6 million
This Oscar-winning drama, which told the true tale of a frontiersman’s search for vengeance on his former comrades, is the third highest-grossing film in star Leonardo DiCaprio’s illustrious career. “The Revenant” was the highest-grossing R-rated film in 2015, collecting about $20 million more than “Fifty Shades of Grey” in American theaters. What’s more impressive is how much revenue “The Revenant” earned outside of the United States, bringing its worldwide estimate to almost $533 million.
‘The Revenant’ (2015)
‘Gladiator’ (2000)
Domestic Gross: $187.7 million
Another vengeance epic, “Gladiator,” is the highest-grossing R-rated film to ever win the best picture at the Oscars. It earned five Oscars in total and helped launch Russel Crowe’s career as the wronged Roman gladiator Maximus. “Gladiator” was the highest-grossing R-rated film of 2000, grossing $460 million globally, making it the second-highest-grossing film of the year.
‘Gladiator’ (2000)