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Woodstock Film Shocks as Top-Grossing Concert Movie of All Time
8 Oct
Summary
- Taylor Swift's concert films rank #1 and #7 all-time
- Woodstock (1970) is the 5th highest-grossing concert film ever
- Woodstock film documented a "watershed moment" in music history
As of October 2025, the concert film landscape is dominated by the recent releases of Taylor Swift, whose two films rank #1 and #7 on the all-time highest-grossing list. However, the film that has surprisingly emerged as the 5th highest-grossing concert movie is the 1970 classic, Woodstock.
The Woodstock film was a hit when it was first released, documenting the iconic music festival that drew over 450,000 people to a farm in upstate New York in 1969. The film captured the watershed moment in music history, showcasing legendary performances by artists like Jimi Hendrix, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, and Santana. Over the years, the festival's impact has only grown, with the film remaining a beloved classic.
Despite being 55 years old, the Woodstock film continues to captivate audiences, earning a 100% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film's enduring legacy and the sheer scale of the original festival have contributed to its surprising ranking among the top-grossing concert films of all time, even surpassing more recent blockbusters.
