#1 of 4 #1 biography movie of 1991
1991 · Biography, Drama
$205.4M worldwide · 70% of the chart's total
$70.4M US & Canada · 34% $135M elsewhere · 66%
Biography box office · 1991
Biography Box Office 1991: Highest-Grossing Biography Movies
JFK (1991) is the highest-grossing biography movie released in 1991, with $205.4M worldwide, ahead of Bugsy (1991) at $49.1M and The Doors (1991) at $34.5M. 4 biography films released in 1991 report a worldwide gross, $291.7M in all, 54% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 184% on 1990, whose releases took $102.9M.
- 1991 releases with a gross
- 4
- combined worldwide
- $291.7M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs 1990
- +184%
#1 of 4 Top 4
What Were the Biggest Biography Hits of 1991?
JFK (1991) leads with $205.4M, 70% of the total. The top 4 together took $291.7M, 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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The chart
Every Biography Release of 1991, 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 1991.
- 1 Dec 20, 1991 US and Canada: $70.4M Rest of the world: $135M Worldwide: $205.4M
- 2 Dec 20, 1991 US and Canada: $49.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $49.1M
- 3 Mar 1, 1991 US and Canada: $34.4M Rest of the world: $96.8K Worldwide: $34.5M
- 4 Dec 27, 1991 US and Canada: $2.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.6M
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in 1991?
Of the top 4, Bugsy (1991) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while JFK (1991) made 66% of its gross abroad. Across all 4 films, $156.6M (54%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 JFK (1991) $205.4M $70.4M US & Canada · 34% $135M elsewhere · 66%
- 2 Bugsy (1991) $49.1M $49.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 The Doors (1991) $34.5M $34.4M US & Canada · 100% $96.8K elsewhere · <1%
- 4 Naked Lunch (1991) $2.6M $2.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release month
Which Month of 1991 Earned the Most?
December releases took the most, $257.2M from 3 films, led by JFK (1991). March was the quietest month ($34.5M). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.
- January Jan No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- February Feb No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- March Mar The Doors (1991) $34.5M The Doors (1991)
- 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 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- October Oct No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- November Nov No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- December Dec JFK (1991) $257.2M JFK (1991)
Last 10 years
How Does 1991 Compare With Previous Years?
Of these 10 years, 1991 earned the most: $291.7M from 4 films, led by JFK (1991).
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 2 films | 2 | $73.3M | – | 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 |
| 1987 4 films · +2900% | 4 | $105.8M | +2900% | La Bamba (1987) $54.2M |
| 1988 6 films · +63% | 6 | $172.8M | +63% | Good Morning, Vietnam (1988) $123.9M |
| 1989 5 films · +23% | 5 | $212.2M | +23% | Born on the Fourth of July (1989) $161M |
| 1990 6 films · −52% | 6 | $102.9M | −52% | Goodfellas (1990) $47.1M |
| 1991 4 films · +184% | 4 | $291.7M | +184% | JFK (1991) $205.4M |
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 1991: 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 1991?
JFK (1991) leads with $205.4M worldwide, $70.4M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Bugsy (1991) at $49.1M and The Doors (1991) at $34.5M.
How much did biography movies released in 1991 earn?
4 biography films released in 1991 report a worldwide gross, $291.7M in all, or $72.9M per film on average. 1990 releases took $102.9M.
How many biography movies released in 1991 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by JFK (1991) with $205.4M.
How is the 1991 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 1991. 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 1991 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.