The 10 biggest blockbuster movies of all time

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Have you been assuming "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" or "Avatar" must be the biggest movie ever?

You'd be surprised. When adjusted for inflation to even the playing field, the top-earning films at the US box office include many old classics, from overall winner "Gone with the Wind" to a couple Steven Spielberg favorites and a Disney animation. Oh, and the original "Star Wars."

Check out the biggest blockbusters at the box office in the chart above, which uses data from Box Office Mojo.