#1 of 3 #1 comedy movie of September 1975
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
1975 · Comedy, Musical
$115.8M worldwide · 100% of the chart's total
$112.9M US & Canada · 97% $2.9M elsewhere · 3%
Comedy box office · September 1975
Comedy Box Office, September 1975: Top-Grossing Releases
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) is the highest-grossing comedy movie released in September 1975, with $115.8M worldwide, ahead of Grey Gardens (1975) at $39.9K and Swept Away (1975) at $33.4K. 3 comedy films released in September 1975 report a worldwide gross, $115.9M in all, 97% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion.
- September 1975 releases with a gross
- 3
- combined worldwide
- $115.9M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- earned in the US & Canada
- 97%
#1 of 3 Top 3
What Were the Biggest Comedy Hits of September 1975?
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) leads with $115.8M, 100% of the total. The top 3 together took $115.9M, 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 Comedy Release of September 1975, 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 September 1975.
- 1 Sep 26, 1975 US and Canada: $112.9M Rest of the world: $2.9M Worldwide: $115.8M
- 2 Sep 27, 1975 US and Canada: $36.9K Rest of the world: $2.9K Worldwide: $39.9K
- 3 Sep 17, 1975 US and Canada: $33.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $33.4K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in September 1975?
Of the top 3, Swept Away (1975) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Grey Gardens (1975) made 7% of its gross abroad. Across all 3 films, $113M (97%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) $115.8M $112.9M US & Canada · 97% $2.9M elsewhere · 3%
- 2 Grey Gardens (1975) $39.9K $36.9K US & Canada · 93% $2.9K elsewhere · 7%
- 3 Swept Away (1975) $33.4K $33.4K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of September 1975 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 39 (Sep 21–27) took $115.9M, led by The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 36 Wk 36 Aug 31–Sep 6 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 37 Wk 37 Sep 7–13 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 38 Wk 38 Sep 14–20 Swept Away (1975) $33.4K Swept Away (1975)
- Week 39 Wk 39 Sep 21–27 The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) $115.9M The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
- Week 40 Wk 40 Sep 28–Oct 4 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does September 1975 Compare With September in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, September 1975 earned the most: $115.9M from 3 films, led by The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975).
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1966 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| September 1967 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| September 1968 1 film | 1 | $52.2M | – | Funny Girl (1968) $52.2M |
| September 1969 1 film · −100% | 1 | $122.1K | −100% | The Italian Job (1969) $122.1K |
| September 1970 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| September 1971 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| September 1972 1 film | 1 | $103.2K | – | The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972) $103.2K |
| September 1973 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| September 1974 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| September 1975 3 films | 3 | $115.9M | – | The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) $115.8M |
Archive
Comedy Box Office in 1975, Month by Month
The months of 1975 with their totals: September leads with $115.9M, led by The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975).
- January $33.2K #1 The Marriage of Figaro (1975)
- February No grosses
- March $49.5M #1 Shampoo (1975)
- April $2.9M #1 Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
- May $41.8M #1 The Return of the Pink Panther (1975)
- June $10M #1 Nashville (1975)
- July $36.9M #1 The Apple Dumpling Gang (1975)
- August $20.1M #1 Love and Death (1975)
- September $115.9M #1 The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
- October No grosses
- November No grosses
- December $24.4M #1 Lucky Lady (1975)
FAQ
Comedy Box Office September 1975: 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 comedy movie in September 1975?
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) leads with $115.8M worldwide, $112.9M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Grey Gardens (1975) at $39.9K and Swept Away (1975) at $33.4K.
How much did comedy movies released in September 1975 earn?
3 comedy films released in September 1975 report a worldwide gross, $115.9M in all, or $38.6M per film on average.
How many comedy movies released in September 1975 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) with $115.8M.
How is the September 1975 comedy 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 September 1975. 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 September 1975 comedy 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.