#1 of 5 #1 biography movie of August 2017
2017 · Biography, Drama
$22.1M worldwide · 74% of the chart's total
$17.3M US & Canada · 78% $4.8M elsewhere · 22%
Biography box office · August 2017
Biography Box Office, August 2017: Top-Grossing Releases
The Glass Castle (2017) is the highest-grossing biography movie released in August 2017, with $22.1M worldwide, ahead of Birth of the Dragon (2017) at $7.2M and England Is Mine (2017) at $366.8K. 5 biography films released in August 2017 report a worldwide gross, $29.9M in all, 82% of it from the US & Canada. By language, English leads with $29.9M across 5 biography releases.
- August 2017 releases with a gross
- 5
- combined worldwide
- $29.9M
- The Glass Castle (2017), the #1
- $22.1M
- earned in the US & Canada
- 82%
#1 of 5 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Biography Hits of August 2017?
The Glass Castle (2017) leads with $22.1M, 74% of the total. The top 5 together took $29.9M, 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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The chart
Every Biography Release of August 2017, 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 August 2017.
- 1 Aug 11, 2017 US and Canada: $17.3M Rest of the world: $4.8M Worldwide: $22.1M
- 2 Aug 25, 2017 US and Canada: $6.9M Rest of the world: $313.1K Worldwide: $7.2M
- 3 Aug 25, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $366.8K
- 4 Aug 18, 2017 US and Canada: $238.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $238.6K
- 5 Sidemen: Long Road to Glory (2017)Aug 18, 2017 US and Canada: $31.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $31.4K
Aug 18, 2017 · English · Biography, History, Music $31.4K worldwide
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in August 2017?
Of the top 5, Crown Heights (2017) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while The Glass Castle (2017) made 22% of its gross abroad. Across all 5 films, $24.4M (82%) came from the US & Canada. 1 film of the top 5 reports no US & Canada figure.
- 1 The Glass Castle (2017) $22.1M $17.3M US & Canada · 78% $4.8M elsewhere · 22%
- 2 Birth of the Dragon (2017) $7.2M $6.9M US & Canada · 96% $313.1K elsewhere · 4%
- 3 England Is Mine (2017) $366.8K No US & Canada figure reported
- 4 Crown Heights (2017) $238.6K $238.6K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 Sidemen: Long Road to Glory (2017) $31.4K $31.4K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of August 2017 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 32 (Aug 6–12) took $22.1M, led by The Glass Castle (2017). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 31 Wk 31 Jul 30–Aug 5 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 32 Wk 32 Aug 6–12 The Glass Castle (2017) $22.1M The Glass Castle (2017)
- Week 33 Wk 33 Aug 13–19 Crown Heights (2017) $270K Crown Heights (2017)
- Week 34 Wk 34 Aug 20–26 Birth of the Dragon (2017) $7.6M Birth of the Dragon (2017)
- Week 35 Wk 35 Aug 27–Sep 2 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does August 2017 Compare With August in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, August 2015 earned the most: $202.3M from 4 films, led by Straight Outta Compton (2015). August 2017 took $29.9M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2008 1 film | 1 | $58.8K | – | What We Do Is Secret (2008) $58.8K |
| August 2009 2 films · +266128% | 2 | $156.5M | +266128% | Julie & Julia (2009) $129.5M |
| August 2010 1 film · −99% | 1 | $898.1K | −99% | The Wildest Dream (2010) $898.1K |
| August 2011 3 films · +2396% | 3 | $22.4M | +2396% | Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life (2011) $12.2M |
| August 2012 1 film · −100% | 1 | $30.8K | −100% | Meet the Fokkens (2012) $30.8K |
| August 2013 6 films · +400563% | 6 | $123.4M | +400563% | The Grandmaster (2013) $73.9M |
| August 2014 7 films · +58% | 7 | $195.4M | +58% | The Admiral: Roaring Currents (2014) $138.3M |
| August 2015 4 films · +4% | 4 | $202.3M | +4% | Straight Outta Compton (2015) $201.6M |
| August 2016 8 films · −65% | 8 | $71.6M | −65% | Florence Foster Jenkins (2016) $49.1M |
| August 2017 5 films · −58% | 5 | $29.9M | −58% | The Glass Castle (2017) $22.1M |
Archive
Biography Box Office in 2017, Month by Month
The months of 2017 with their totals: December leads with $867M, led by The Greatest Showman (2017).
- January $26.6M #1 The Founder (2017)
- February $14.5M #1 A United Kingdom (2017)
- March $31.5M #1 The Zookeeper's Wife (2017)
- April $25.7M #1 The Lost City of Z (2017)
- May $2.6M #1 Afterimage (2017)
- June $90.4M #1 All Eyez on Me (2017)
- July $559K #1 Endless Poetry (2017)
- August $29.9M #1 The Glass Castle (2017)
- September $257.7M #1 Chasing the Dragon (2017)
- October $68M #1 Only the Brave (2017)
- November $164M #1 Darkest Hour (2017)
- December $867M #1 The Greatest Showman (2017)
FAQ
Biography Box Office August 2017: 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 August 2017?
The Glass Castle (2017) leads with $22.1M worldwide, $17.3M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Birth of the Dragon (2017) at $7.2M and England Is Mine (2017) at $366.8K.
How much did biography movies released in August 2017 earn?
5 biography films released in August 2017 report a worldwide gross, $29.9M in all, or $6M per film on average.
How many biography movies released in August 2017 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, The Glass Castle (2017), earned $22.1M.
How is the August 2017 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 August 2017. 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 August 2017 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.