#1 of 3 #1 biography movie of October 1992
1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992)
1992 · Adventure, Biography
$7.2M worldwide · 59% of the chart's total
$7.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Biography box office · October 1992
Biography Box Office, October 1992: Top-Grossing Releases
1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992) is the highest-grossing biography movie released in October 1992, with $7.2M worldwide, ahead of The Lover (1992) at $5M and Center Stage (1992) at $20.2K. 3 biography films released in October 1992 report a worldwide gross, $12.2M in all, 99% of it from the US & Canada.
- October 1992 releases with a gross
- 3
- combined worldwide
- $12.2M
- 1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992), the #1
- $7.2M
- earned in the US & Canada
- 99%
#1 of 3 Top 3
What Were the Biggest Biography Hits of October 1992?
1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992) leads with $7.2M, 59% of the total. The top 3 together took $12.2M, almost all of what the 3 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
- Number 1
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Number 2 -
Number 3
US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world
The chart
Every Biography Release of October 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 October 1992.
- 1 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 - 2 Oct 30, 1992 US and Canada: $4.9M Rest of the world: $113.9K Worldwide: $5M
- 3 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 October 1992?
Of the top 3, 1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Center Stage (1992) made 10% of its gross abroad. Across all 3 films, $12.1M (99%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992) $7.2M $7.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 2 The Lover (1992) $5M $4.9M US & Canada · 98% $113.9K elsewhere · 2%
- 3 Center Stage (1992) $20.2K $18.1K US & Canada · 90% $2.1K elsewhere · 10%
By release week
Which Week of October 1992 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 41 (Oct 4–10) took $7.2M, led by 1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 40 Wk 40 Sep 27–Oct 3 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 41 Wk 41 Oct 4–10 1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992) $7.2M 1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992)
- Week 42 Wk 42 Oct 11–17 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 43 Wk 43 Oct 18–24 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 44 Wk 44 Oct 25–31 The Lover (1992) $5M The Lover (1992)
Earlier years
How Does October 1992 Compare With October in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, October 1990 earned the most: $24.5M from 2 films, led by Henry & June (1990). October 1992 took $12.2M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1983 1 film | 1 | $21.2M | – | The Right Stuff (1983) $21.2M |
| October 1984 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| October 1985 1 film | 1 | $9.1M | – | Sweet Dreams (1985) $9.1M |
| October 1986 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| October 1987 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| October 1988 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| October 1989 1 film | 1 | $3.6M | – | Fat Man and Little Boy (1989) $3.6M |
| October 1990 2 films · +588% | 2 | $24.5M | +588% | Henry & June (1990) $23.5M |
| October 1991 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| October 1992 3 films | 3 | $12.2M | – | 1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992) $7.2M |
Archive
Biography Box Office in 1992, Month by Month
The months of 1992 with their totals: November leads with $48.2M, led by Malcolm X (1992).
- January No grosses
- February No grosses
- March $13.1M #1 American Me (1992)
- April No grosses
- May No grosses
- June No grosses
- July $1.3M #1 The Best Intentions (1992)
- August $2.3M #1 A Brief History of Time (1992)
- September No grosses
- October $12.2M #1 1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992)
- November $48.2M #1 Malcolm X (1992)
- December $29.3M #1 Hoffa (1992)
FAQ
Biography Box Office October 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 3 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing biography movie in October 1992?
1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992) leads with $7.2M worldwide, $7.2M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Lover (1992) at $5M and Center Stage (1992) at $20.2K.
How much did biography movies released in October 1992 earn?
3 biography films released in October 1992 report a worldwide gross, $12.2M in all, or $4.1M per film on average.
How many biography movies released in October 1992 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, 1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992), earned $7.2M.
How is the October 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 October 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 October 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.