#1 of 8 #1 biography movie of 1992
1992 · Biography, Drama
$48.2M worldwide · 45% of the chart's total
$48.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Biography box office · 1992
Biography Box Office 1992: Highest-Grossing Biography Movies
Malcolm X (1992) is the highest-grossing biography movie released in 1992, with $48.2M worldwide, ahead of Hoffa (1992) at $29.3M and American Me (1992) at $13.1M. 8 biography films released in 1992 report a worldwide gross, $106.3M in all, 95% of it from the US & Canada. That is down 64% on 1991, whose releases took $291.7M. By language, English leads with $56.9M across 5 biography releases.
- 1992 releases with a gross
- 8
- combined worldwide
- $106.3M
- Malcolm X (1992), the #1
- $48.2M
- vs 1991
- −64%
#1 of 8 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Biography Hits of 1992?
Malcolm X (1992) leads with $48.2M, 45% of the total. The top 5 together took $102.8M, 97% of what all 8 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 1992, 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 1992.
- 1 Nov 18, 1992 US and Canada: $48.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $48.2M
- 2 Dec 25, 1992 US and Canada: $24.3M Rest of the world: $5M Worldwide: $29.3M
- 3 Mar 13, 1992 US and Canada: $13.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $13.1M
- 4 1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992)Oct 9, 1992 US and Canada: $7.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7.2M
Oct 9, 1992 · English · Adventure, Biography, Drama $7.2M worldwide - 5 Oct 30, 1992 US and Canada: $4.9M Rest of the world: $113.9K Worldwide: $5M
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Aug 21, 1992 US and Canada: $2.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.3M - 7
Jul 10, 1992 US and Canada: $1.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.3M - 8
Oct 9, 1992 US and Canada: $18.1K Rest of the world: $2.1K Worldwide: $20.2K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in 1992?
Of the top 8, Malcolm X (1992) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Hoffa (1992) made 17% of its gross abroad. Across all 8 films, $101.2M (95%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Malcolm X (1992) $48.2M $48.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 2 Hoffa (1992) $29.3M $24.3M US & Canada · 83% $5M elsewhere · 17%
- 3 American Me (1992) $13.1M $13.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992) $7.2M $7.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 The Lover (1992) $5M $4.9M US & Canada · 98% $113.9K elsewhere · 2%
- 6 A Brief History of Time (1992) $2.3M $2.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 7 The Best Intentions (1992) $1.3M $1.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 8 Center Stage (1992) $20.2K $18.1K US & Canada · 90% $2.1K elsewhere · 10%
By release month
Which Month of 1992 Earned the Most?
November releases took the most, $48.2M from 1 film, led by Malcolm X (1992). July was the quietest month ($1.3M). 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 American Me (1992) $13.1M American Me (1992)
- 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 The Best Intentions (1992) $1.3M The Best Intentions (1992)
- August Aug A Brief History of Time (1992) $2.3M A Brief History of Time (1992)
- September Sep No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- October Oct 1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992) $12.2M 1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992)
- November Nov Malcolm X (1992) $48.2M Malcolm X (1992)
- December Dec Hoffa (1992) $29.3M Hoffa (1992)
Last 10 years
How Does 1992 Compare With Previous Years?
Of these 10 years, 1991 earned the most: $291.7M from 4 films, led by JFK (1991). 1992 took $106.3M.
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 6 films | 6 | $129.6M | – | 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 |
| 1992 8 films · −64% | 8 | $106.3M | −64% | Malcolm X (1992) $48.2M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Biography Movies Speak in 1992?
English-language biography films took $56.9M across 5 films, 53% of the total, ahead of Swedish-language biography films ($1.3M) and Chinese-language biography films ($20.2K).
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 1992: 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 8 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing biography movie in 1992?
Malcolm X (1992) leads with $48.2M worldwide, $48.2M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Hoffa (1992) at $29.3M and American Me (1992) at $13.1M.
How much did biography movies released in 1992 earn?
8 biography films released in 1992 report a worldwide gross, $106.3M in all, or $13.3M per film on average. 1991 releases took $291.7M.
How many biography movies released in 1992 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, Malcolm X (1992), earned $48.2M.
How is the 1992 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 1992. 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 1992 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.