#1 of 5 #1 biography movie of December 1999
1999 · Biography, Drama
$74M worldwide · 42% of the chart's total
$50.7M US & Canada · 69% $23.3M elsewhere · 31%
Biography box office · December 1999
Biography Box Office, December 1999: Top-Grossing Releases
The Hurricane (1999) is the highest-grossing biography movie released in December 1999, with $74M worldwide, ahead of Girl, Interrupted (1999) at $48.4M and Man on the Moon (1999) at $47.4M. 5 biography films released in December 1999 report a worldwide gross, $178.1M in all, 68% of it from the US & Canada. By language, English leads with $178.1M across 5 biography releases.
- December 1999 releases with a gross
- 5
- combined worldwide
- $178.1M
- The Hurricane (1999), the #1
- $74M
- earned in the US & Canada
- 68%
#1 of 5 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Biography Hits of December 1999?
The Hurricane (1999) leads with $74M, 42% of the total. The top 5 together took $178.1M, almost all of what the 5 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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Number 5 $507.9K Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. (1999)$507.9K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world
The chart
Every Biography Release of December 1999, 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 December 1999.
- 1 Dec 29, 1999 US and Canada: $50.7M Rest of the world: $23.3M Worldwide: $74M
- 2 Dec 21, 1999 US and Canada: $28.9M Rest of the world: $19.4M Worldwide: $48.4M
- 3 Dec 22, 1999 US and Canada: $34.6M Rest of the world: $12.8M Worldwide: $47.4M
- 4 Dec 17, 1999 US and Canada: $6.2M Rest of the world: $1.6M Worldwide: $7.8M
- 5 Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. (1999)Dec 29, 1999 US and Canada: $507.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $507.9K
Dec 29, 1999 · English · Biography, Documentary $507.9K worldwide
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in December 1999?
Of the top 5, Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. (1999) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Girl, Interrupted (1999) made 40% of its gross abroad. Across all 5 films, $120.9M (68%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 The Hurricane (1999) $74M $50.7M US & Canada · 69% $23.3M elsewhere · 31%
- 2 Girl, Interrupted (1999) $48.4M $28.9M US & Canada · 60% $19.4M elsewhere · 40%
- 3 Man on the Moon (1999) $47.4M $34.6M US & Canada · 73% $12.8M elsewhere · 27%
- 4 Topsy-Turvy (1999) $7.8M $6.2M US & Canada · 80% $1.6M elsewhere · 20%
- 5 Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. (1999) $507.9K $507.9K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of December 1999 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 52 (Dec 19–25) took $95.8M, led by Girl, Interrupted (1999). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 49 Wk 49 Nov 28–Dec 4 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 50 Wk 50 Dec 5–11 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 51 Wk 51 Dec 12–18 Topsy-Turvy (1999) $7.8M Topsy-Turvy (1999)
- Week 52 Wk 52 Dec 19–25 Girl, Interrupted (1999) $95.8M Girl, Interrupted (1999)
- Week 53 Wk 53 Dec 26–31 The Hurricane (1999) $74.5M The Hurricane (1999)
Earlier years
How Does December 1999 Compare With December in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, December 1993 earned the most: $444.5M from 3 films, led by Schindler's List (1993). December 1999 took $178.1M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 1990 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| December 1991 3 films | 3 | $257.2M | – | JFK (1991) $205.4M |
| December 1992 1 film · −89% | 1 | $29.3M | −89% | Hoffa (1992) $29.3M |
| December 1993 3 films · +1417% | 3 | $444.5M | +1417% | Schindler's List (1993) $322.2M |
| December 1994 2 films · −96% | 2 | $16.2M | −96% | The Madness of King George (1994) $15.2M |
| December 1995 2 films · −2% | 2 | $15.9M | −2% | Nixon (1995) $13.7M |
| December 1996 2 films · +916% | 2 | $161.3M | +916% | Evita (1996) $141M |
| December 1997 1 film · −96% | 1 | $5.7M | −96% | Kundun (1997) $5.7M |
| December 1998 3 films · +3566% | 3 | $208.4M | +3566% | Patch Adams (1998) $202.3M |
| December 1999 5 films · −15% | 5 | $178.1M | −15% | The Hurricane (1999) $74M |
Archive
Biography Box Office in 1999, Month by Month
The months of 1999 with their totals: December leads with $178.1M, led by The Hurricane (1999).
- January No grosses
- February $35.2M #1 October Sky (1999)
- March No grosses
- April No grosses
- May No grosses
- June No grosses
- July No grosses
- August No grosses
- September No grosses
- October $6.8M #1 The Straight Story (1999)
- November $127.3M #1 The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999)
- December $178.1M #1 The Hurricane (1999)
FAQ
Biography Box Office December 1999: 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 5 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing biography movie in December 1999?
The Hurricane (1999) leads with $74M worldwide, $50.7M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Girl, Interrupted (1999) at $48.4M and Man on the Moon (1999) at $47.4M.
How much did biography movies released in December 1999 earn?
5 biography films released in December 1999 report a worldwide gross, $178.1M in all, or $35.6M per film on average.
How many biography movies released in December 1999 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, The Hurricane (1999), earned $74M.
How is the December 1999 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 December 1999. 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 December 1999 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.