#1 of 4 #1 comedy movie of November 1983
1983 · Drama, Comedy
$108.4M worldwide · 75% of the chart's total
$108.4M US & Canada · 100% $260 elsewhere · <1%
Comedy box office · November 1983
Comedy Box Office, November 1983: Top-Grossing Releases
Terms of Endearment (1983) is the highest-grossing comedy movie released in November 1983, with $108.4M worldwide, ahead of A Christmas Story (1983) at $20.8M and Deal of the Century (1983) at $10.4M. 4 comedy films released in November 1983 report a worldwide gross, $145.1M in all, 100% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion.
- November 1983 releases with a gross
- 4
- combined worldwide
- $145.1M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- earned in the US & Canada
- 100%
#1 of 4 Top 4
What Were the Biggest Comedy Hits of November 1983?
Terms of Endearment (1983) leads with $108.4M, 75% of the total. The top 4 together took $145.1M, almost all of what the 4 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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Number 4
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The chart
Every Comedy Release of November 1983, 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 November 1983.
- 1 Nov 23, 1983 US and Canada: $108.4M Rest of the world: $260 Worldwide: $108.4M
- 2 Nov 18, 1983 US and Canada: $20.8M Rest of the world: $14.5K Worldwide: $20.8M
- 3 Nov 4, 1983 US and Canada: $10.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $10.4M
- 4 Nov 18, 1983 US and Canada: $5.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $5.6M
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in November 1983?
Of the top 4, Deal of the Century (1983) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while A Christmas Story (1983) made <1% of its gross abroad. Across all 4 films, $145.1M (100%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Terms of Endearment (1983) $108.4M $108.4M US & Canada · 100% $260 elsewhere · <1%
- 2 A Christmas Story (1983) $20.8M $20.8M US & Canada · 100% $14.5K elsewhere · <1%
- 3 Deal of the Century (1983) $10.4M $10.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 A Night in Heaven (1983) $5.6M $5.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of November 1983 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 48 (Nov 20–26) took $108.4M, led by Terms of Endearment (1983). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 45 Wk 45 Oct 30–Nov 5 Deal of the Century (1983) $10.4M Deal of the Century (1983)
- Week 46 Wk 46 Nov 6–12 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 47 Wk 47 Nov 13–19 A Christmas Story (1983) $26.4M A Christmas Story (1983)
- Week 48 Wk 48 Nov 20–26 Terms of Endearment (1983) $108.4M Terms of Endearment (1983)
- Week 49 Wk 49 Nov 27–Dec 3 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does November 1983 Compare With November in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, November 1983 earned the most: $145.1M from 4 films, led by Terms of Endearment (1983).
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 1974 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| November 1975 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| November 1976 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| November 1977 2 films | 2 | $70.7M | – | Semi-Tough (1977) $37.2M |
| November 1978 1 film · −100% | 1 | $1.7K | −100% | Mountain Pass (1978) $1.7K |
| November 1979 2 films · +478037% | 2 | $8.3M | +478037% | The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh (1979) $8.3M |
| November 1980 1 film · −100% | 1 | $39.3K | −100% | Gregory’s Girl (1980) $39.3K |
| November 1981 1 film · +107830% | 1 | $42.4M | +107830% | Time Bandits (1981) $42.4M |
| November 1982 5 films · ±0% | 5 | $42.6M | ±0% | Creepshow (1982) $21M |
| November 1983 4 films · +241% | 4 | $145.1M | +241% | Terms of Endearment (1983) $108.4M |
Archive
Comedy Box Office in 1983, Month by Month
The months of 1983 with their totals: June leads with $219.1M, led by Trading Places (1983).
- January No grosses
- February $25.8M #1 Lovesick (1983)
- March $64.9M #1 Spring Break (1983)
- April $43.3M #1 My Tutor (1983)
- May $25.9M #1 Still Smokin (1983)
- June $219.1M #1 Trading Places (1983)
- July $121.9M #1 National Lampoon's Vacation (1983)
- August $175.8M #1 Mr. Mom (1983)
- September $71M #1 The Big Chill (1983)
- October $23M #1 Richard Pryor: Here and Now (1983)
- November $145.1M #1 Terms of Endearment (1983)
- December $63.8M #1 Two of a Kind (1983)
FAQ
Comedy Box Office November 1983: 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 4 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing comedy movie in November 1983?
Terms of Endearment (1983) leads with $108.4M worldwide, $108.4M of it in the US & Canada. Next come A Christmas Story (1983) at $20.8M and Deal of the Century (1983) at $10.4M.
How much did comedy movies released in November 1983 earn?
4 comedy films released in November 1983 report a worldwide gross, $145.1M in all, or $36.3M per film on average.
How many comedy movies released in November 1983 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Terms of Endearment (1983) with $108.4M.
How is the November 1983 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 November 1983. 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 November 1983 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.