#1 of 4 #1 biography movie of 1986
1986 · Biography, Drama
$2.9M worldwide · 81% of the chart's total
$2.8M US & Canada · 99% $24.2K elsewhere · <1%
Biography box office · 1986
Biography Box Office 1986: Highest-Grossing Biography Movies
Sid and Nancy (1986) is the highest-grossing biography movie released in 1986, with $2.9M worldwide, ahead of Lady Jane (1986) at $277.6K and The Boy in Blue (1986) at $275K. 4 biography films released in 1986 report a worldwide gross, $3.5M in all, 99% of it from the US & Canada. That is down 99% on 1985, whose releases took $254.3M.
- 1986 releases with a gross
- 4
- combined worldwide
- $3.5M
- Sid and Nancy (1986), the #1
- $2.9M
- vs 1985
- −99%
#1 of 4 Top 4
What Were the Biggest Biography Hits of 1986?
Sid and Nancy (1986) leads with $2.9M, 81% of the total. The top 4 together took $3.5M, almost all of what the 4 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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Number 4
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The chart
Every Biography Release of 1986, Ranked by Worldwide Gross
Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in 1986.
- 1 Nov 7, 1986 US and Canada: $2.8M Rest of the world: $24.2K Worldwide: $2.9M
- 2 Feb 7, 1986 US and Canada: $277.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $277.6K
- 3 Jan 17, 1986 US and Canada: $275K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $275K
- 4 Sep 5, 1986 US and Canada: $124.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $124.1K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in 1986?
Of the top 4, Lady Jane (1986) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Sid and Nancy (1986) made <1% of its gross abroad. Across all 4 films, $3.5M (99%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Sid and Nancy (1986) $2.9M $2.8M US & Canada · 99% $24.2K elsewhere · <1%
- 2 Lady Jane (1986) $277.6K $277.6K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 The Boy in Blue (1986) $275K $275K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Sherman's March (1986) $124.1K $124.1K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release month
Which Month of 1986 Earned the Most?
November releases took the most, $2.9M from 1 film, led by Sid and Nancy (1986). September was the quietest month ($124.1K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.
- January Jan The Boy in Blue (1986) $275K The Boy in Blue (1986)
- February Feb Lady Jane (1986) $277.6K Lady Jane (1986)
- March Mar No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- April Apr No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- May May No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- June Jun No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- July Jul No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- August Aug No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- September Sep Sherman's March (1986) $124.1K Sherman's March (1986)
- October Oct No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- November Nov Sid and Nancy (1986) $2.9M Sid and Nancy (1986)
- December Dec No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Last 10 years
How Does 1986 Compare With Previous Years?
Of these 10 years, 1985 earned the most: $254.3M from 4 films, led by Out of Africa (1985). 1986 took $3.5M.
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| 1978 2 films | 2 | $49.4M | – | Midnight Express (1978) $35M |
| 1979 1 film · −13% | 1 | $43M | −13% | Escape from Alcatraz (1979) $43M |
| 1980 5 films · +215% | 5 | $135.5M | +215% | Coal Miner's Daughter (1980) $67.2M |
| 1981 4 films · −55% | 4 | $61.5M | −55% | Reds (1981) $40.4M |
| 1982 2 films · +19% | 2 | $73.3M | +19% | Chariots of Fire (1982) $59.3M |
| 1983 6 films · +77% | 6 | $129.6M | +77% | Gandhi (1983) $52.8M |
| 1984 1 film · −98% | 1 | $2.9M | −98% | Phar Lap (1984) $2.9M |
| 1985 4 films · +8735% | 4 | $254.3M | +8735% | Out of Africa (1985) $227.5M |
| 1986 4 films · −99% | 4 | $3.5M | −99% | Sid and Nancy (1986) $2.9M |
Archive
Biography Box Office Year by Year
Every year from 1929 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2018 leads with $2.3B, led by Bohemian Rhapsody (2018).
2020s 7 years · $4.7B
2010s 10 years · $13.3B
- 2019 $1.3B #1 Ford v Ferrari (2019)
- 2018 $2.3B #1 Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)
- 2017 $1.6B #1 The Greatest Showman (2017)
- 2016 $1.6B #1 Dangal (2016)
- 2015 $1.6B #1 Everest (2015)
- 2014 $1.7B #1 American Sniper (2014)
- 2013 $2.1B #1 The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)
- 2012 $511.3M #1 Lincoln (2012)
- 2011 $319.8M #1 The Iron Lady (2011)
- 2010 $341.2M #1 The Social Network (2010)
2000s 10 years · $5.9B
- 2009 $1B #1 The Blind Side (2009)
- 2008 $330.9M #1 The Other Boleyn Girl (2008)
- 2007 $638.4M #1 Charlie Wilson's War (2007)
- 2006 $775.2M #1 The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)
- 2005 $671M #1 Walk the Line (2005)
- 2004 $683.8M #1 The Aviator (2004)
- 2003 $165.3M #1 Monster (2003)
- 2002 $674.3M #1 Catch Me If You Can (2002)
- 2001 $541.6M #1 A Beautiful Mind (2001)
- 2000 $385.6M #1 Erin Brockovich (2000)
1990s 10 years · $2.7B
- 1999 $347.4M #1 The Hurricane (1999)
- 1998 $301.1M #1 Patch Adams (1998)
- 1997 $214.7M #1 Seven Years in Tibet (1997)
- 1996 $219.4M #1 Evita (1996)
- 1995 $385.1M #1 Braveheart (1995)
- 1994 $52.6M #1 Wyatt Earp (1994)
- 1993 $652.9M #1 Schindler's List (1993)
- 1992 $106.3M #1 Malcolm X (1992)
- 1991 $291.7M #1 JFK (1991)
- 1990 $102.9M #1 Goodfellas (1990)
1980s 10 years · $1.2B
- 1989 $212.2M #1 Born on the Fourth of July (1989)
- 1988 $172.8M #1 Good Morning, Vietnam (1988)
- 1987 $105.8M #1 La Bamba (1987)
- 1986 $3.5M #1 Sid and Nancy (1986)
- 1985 $254.3M #1 Out of Africa (1985)
- 1984 $2.9M #1 Phar Lap (1984)
- 1983 $129.6M #1 Gandhi (1983)
- 1982 $73.3M #1 Chariots of Fire (1982)
- 1981 $61.5M #1 Reds (1981)
- 1980 $135.5M #1 Coal Miner's Daughter (1980)
1970s 8 years · $358M
1960s 7 years · $271.4M
1950s 2 years · $21.4M
1940s 1 year · $3K
1930s 1 year · $4.9K
1920s 1 year · $22.7K
FAQ
Biography Box Office 1986: Questions & Answers
The chart's numbers in short: the #1 film, the total, the billion-dollar hits and the US & Canada share, answered from the same 4 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing biography movie in 1986?
Sid and Nancy (1986) leads with $2.9M worldwide, $2.8M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Lady Jane (1986) at $277.6K and The Boy in Blue (1986) at $275K.
How much did biography movies released in 1986 earn?
4 biography films released in 1986 report a worldwide gross, $3.5M in all, or $881.9K per film on average. 1985 releases took $254.3M.
How many biography movies released in 1986 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, Sid and Nancy (1986), earned $2.9M.
How is the 1986 biography box office chart ranked and where do the numbers come from?
Films are ranked by lifetime worldwide gross in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation, and grouped by their release date in 1986. The figures are the reported box office grosses in our database. A gross that looks misattributed, such as one figure shared by two unrelated films or a blockbuster total on an obscure title, is left out rather than shown as a fact.
How often is the 1986 biography box office chart updated?
Grosses change while films are in theaters and whenever a new figure is reported; this chart reads the latest numbers in our database, so an older film can still move after a re-release.