Robin Williams’s 15 Highest-Grossing Movies – Adjusted for Inflation
Williams’s career proved that one actor could make audiences laugh, cry, and think deeply — sometimes all in the same film. Here’s how his biggest hits stack up at the worldwide box office.
15) Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)
Williams earned an Oscar nomination for his role as irreverent radio DJ Adrian Cronauer. His comedic riffs and heartfelt performance made the film a critical and financial success.
Worldwide gross in 1987: $123,922,370
Adjusted for 2025: $349,766,058
14) Flubber (1997)
Williams brought manic energy to this Disney remake, playing a quirky professor who invents a bouncy green substance. A hit with kids, it bounced its way to strong box office numbers.
Worldwide gross in 1997: $177,993,801
Adjusted for 2025: $355,579,016
13) The Birdcage (1996)
As the flamboyant Armand Goldman, Williams starred opposite Nathan Lane in this beloved comedy about family, love, and acceptance. Its witty humor and timely themes made it a box office success.
Worldwide gross in 1996: $181,760,553
Adjusted for 2025: $371,435,128
12) Patch Adams (1998)
Based on the real-life doctor who believed in humor as medicine, Williams’s performance divided critics but drew in massive audiences with its feel-good message. Also stars Philip Seymour Hoffman.
Worldwide gross in 1998: $202,173,000
Adjusted for 2025: $397,687,403
11) Robots (2005)
In this animated adventure, Williams voiced the eccentric Fender, bringing his trademark improvisation to the role. While not as iconic as Aladdin, it still resonated with families.
Worldwide gross in 2005: $260,636,271
Adjusted for 2025: $427,896,657
10) Good Will Hunting (1997)
Williams won his only Academy Award as Sean Maguire, the wise therapist guiding Matt Damon’s troubled genius. Both critically acclaimed and commercially strong, it remains one of his defining roles.
Worldwide gross in 1997: $225,925,989
Adjusted for 2025: $451,333,363
9) Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (2014)
In one of his final roles, Williams reprised Teddy Roosevelt for the third installment of the fantasy franchise. It provided audiences with a heartfelt farewell to the beloved actor.
Worldwide gross in 2014: $353,756,621
Adjusted for 2025: $479,122,487
8) Jumanji (1995)
Williams headlined this adventure classic about a magical board game unleashing chaos. Initially a moderate hit, it grew into a beloved family staple and later inspired a blockbuster reboot franchise.
Worldwide gross in 1995: $262,758,310
Adjusted for 2025: $552,812,400
7) Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009)
The second film in the franchise expanded its scale with new characters and settings, while Williams returned as Roosevelt. Fans flocked to it, cementing the series as a family favorite.
Worldwide gross in 2009: $402,231,063
Adjusted for 2025: $601,249,313
6) Happy Feet (2006)
Williams voiced multiple characters, including the soulful Ramon and wise Lovelace, in this Oscar-winning animated musical. Its charm and environmental message resonated worldwide.
Worldwide gross in 2006: $385,000,317
Adjusted for 2025: $612,317,741
5) Dead Poets Society (1989)
As inspirational teacher John Keating, Williams urged students to “seize the day.” The role earned him another Oscar nomination and turned the film into a cultural touchstone.
Worldwide gross in 1989: $239,500,000
Adjusted for 2025: $619,284,365.8
4) Hook (1991)
Acting opposite Dustin Hoffman’s Captain Hook, Williams reimagined Peter Pan as a grown-up lawyer rediscovering his inner child in Steven Spielberg’s fantasy adventure. Though divisive at the time, it became a nostalgic classic.
Worldwide gross in 1991: $300,854,823
Adjusted for 2025: $708,249,300
3) Night at the Museum (2006)
The first entry in the hit family series paired Williams’s Teddy Roosevelt with Ben Stiller’s night guard in a museum that comes alive after dark. A box office smash that launched a franchise.
Worldwide gross in 2006: $579,446,407
Adjusted for 2025: $921,571,488
2) Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
One of Williams’s most iconic roles, he disguised himself as a British nanny to stay close to his children. Equal parts hilarious and heartfelt, it was a massive success and remains beloved today.
Worldwide gross in 1993: $441,286,003
Adjusted for 2025: $979,171,104
1) Aladdin (1992)
Williams’s electrifying performance as the Genie redefined animated voice acting. With boundless energy and unforgettable improv, he turned Aladdin into not just a Disney classic, but his highest-grossing film.
Worldwide gross in 1992: $1,046,759,512
Adjusted for 2025: $1,312,790,760
From heartfelt dramas to comedic brilliance and animated magic, Robin Williams’s films continue to inspire laughter, tears, and joy across generations.
