#1 of 12 #1 comedy movie of June 1987
1987 · Comedy, Crime
$66.7M worldwide · 25% of the chart's total
$57.4M US & Canada · 86% $9.3M elsewhere · 14%
Comedy box office · June 1987
Comedy Box Office, June 1987: Top-Grossing Releases
Dragnet (1987) is the highest-grossing comedy movie released in June 1987, with $66.7M worldwide, ahead of The Witches of Eastwick (1987) at $63.8M and Harry and the Hendersons (1987) at $50M. 12 comedy films released in June 1987 report a worldwide gross, $263.2M in all, 88% of it from the US & Canada. That is down 26% on May 1987, whose releases took $354.2M. By language, English leads with $224.4M across 8 comedy releases.
- June 1987 releases with a gross
- 12
- combined worldwide
- $263.2M
- Dragnet (1987), the #1
- $66.7M
- vs May 1987
- −26%
#1 of 12 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Comedy Hits of June 1987?
Dragnet (1987) leads with $66.7M, 25% of the total. The top 5 together took $258.6M, 98% of what all 12 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 Comedy Release of June 1987, 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 June 1987.
- 1 Jun 26, 1987 US and Canada: $57.4M Rest of the world: $9.3M Worldwide: $66.7M
- 2 Jun 12, 1987 US and Canada: $63.8M Rest of the world: $165 Worldwide: $63.8M
- 3 Jun 5, 1987 US and Canada: $29.8M Rest of the world: $20.2M Worldwide: $50M
- 4 Jun 19, 1987 US and Canada: $40.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $40.1M
- 5 Jun 24, 1987 US and Canada: $38.1M Rest of the world: $977 Worldwide: $38.1M
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Jun 19, 1987 US and Canada: $1.5M Rest of the world: $405.7K Worldwide: $2M - 7
Jun 12, 1987 US and Canada: $989K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $989K - 8
Jun 15, 1987 US and Canada: $751.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $751.6K - 9
Jun 25, 1987 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $509.4K - 10
Jun 26, 1987 US and Canada: $210.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $210.2K - 11
Jun 17, 1987 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $88.4K - 12
Jun 17, 1987 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $88.4K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in June 1987?
Of the top 10, Roxanne (1987) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Harry and the Hendersons (1987) made 40% of its gross abroad. Across all 12 films, $232.6M (88%) came from the US & Canada. 1 film of the top 10 reports no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Dragnet (1987) $66.7M $57.4M US & Canada · 86% $9.3M elsewhere · 14%
- 2 The Witches of Eastwick (1987) $63.8M $63.8M US & Canada · 100% $165 elsewhere · <1%
- 3 Harry and the Hendersons (1987) $50M $29.8M US & Canada · 60% $20.2M elsewhere · 40%
- 4 Roxanne (1987) $40.1M $40.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 Spaceballs (1987) $38.1M $38.1M US & Canada · 100% $977 elsewhere · <1%
- 6 Withnail & I (1987) $2M $1.5M US & Canada · 79% $405.7K elsewhere · 21%
- 7 Million Dollar Mystery (1987) $989K $989K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 8 Waiting for the Moon (1987) $751.6K $751.6K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 9 The Romancing Star (1987) $509.4K No US & Canada figure reported
- 10 Straight to Hell (1987) $210.2K $210.2K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Gross bands
How Many June 1987 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
None of the 12 films reached $100M. 7 films, 58% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $263.2M total.
98%
- $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $500M to $1B 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $100M to $500M 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $10M to $100M 5 films, 42% of the list $258.6M · 98% of the gross
- Under $10M 7 films, 58% of the list $4.6M · 2% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of June 1987 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 26 (Jun 21–27) took $105.5M, led by Dragnet (1987). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 23 Wk 23 May 31–Jun 6 Harry and the Hendersons (1987) $50M Harry and the Hendersons (1987)
- Week 24 Wk 24 Jun 7–13 The Witches of Eastwick (1987) $64.8M The Witches of Eastwick (1987)
- Week 25 Wk 25 Jun 14–20 Roxanne (1987) $42.9M Roxanne (1987)
- Week 26 Wk 26 Jun 21–27 Dragnet (1987) $105.5M Dragnet (1987)
- Week 27 Wk 27 Jun 28–Jul 4 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does June 1987 Compare With June in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, June 1984 earned the most: $577.3M from 7 films, led by Ghostbusters (1984). June 1987 took $263.2M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 1978 3 films | 3 | $104.2M | – | Heaven Can Wait (1978) $81.6M |
| June 1979 5 films · +71% | 5 | $178.4M | +71% | The Muppet Movie (1979) $66.5M |
| June 1980 8 films · +12% | 8 | $199.6M | +12% | The Blues Brothers (1980) $115.2M |
| June 1981 4 films · +10% | 4 | $220.4M | +10% | Stripes (1981) $85.3M |
| June 1982 5 films · −83% | 5 | $38.4M | −83% | Grease 2 (1982) $15.2M |
| June 1983 5 films · +470% | 5 | $219.1M | +470% | Trading Places (1983) $90.4M |
| June 1984 7 films · +164% | 7 | $577.3M | +164% | Ghostbusters (1984) $296.6M |
| June 1985 3 films · −83% | 3 | $99.8M | −83% | The Goonies (1985) $64.5M |
| June 1986 6 films · +266% | 6 | $365.3M | +266% | Legal Eagles (1986) $93.2M |
| June 1987 12 films · −28% | 12 | $263.2M | −28% | Dragnet (1987) $66.7M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Comedy Movies Speak in June 1987?
English-language comedy films took $224.4M across 8 films, 85% of the total, ahead of Cantonese-language comedy films ($509.4K) and French-language comedy films ($176.9K).
Archive
Comedy Box Office in 1987, Month by Month
The months of 1987 with their totals: May leads with $354.2M, led by Beverly Hills Cop II (1987).
- January $112M #1 Outrageous Fortune (1987)
- February $59.7M #1 Mannequin (1987)
- March $123.2M #1 Blind Date (1987)
- April $165M #1 The Secret of My Succe$s (1987)
- May $354.2M #1 Beverly Hills Cop II (1987)
- June $263.2M #1 Dragnet (1987)
- July $139.7M #1 Summer School (1987)
- August $157.6M #1 Stakeout (1987)
- September $48.1M #1 The Princess Bride (1987)
- October $88.1M #1 Like Father Like Son (1987)
- November $260.9M #1 3 Men and a Baby (1987)
- December $353.8M #1 Moonstruck (1987)
FAQ
Comedy Box Office June 1987: 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 12 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing comedy movie in June 1987?
Dragnet (1987) leads with $66.7M worldwide, $57.4M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Witches of Eastwick (1987) at $63.8M and Harry and the Hendersons (1987) at $50M.
How much did comedy movies released in June 1987 earn?
12 comedy films released in June 1987 report a worldwide gross, $263.2M in all, or $21.9M per film on average. May 1987 releases took $354.2M.
How many comedy movies released in June 1987 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, Dragnet (1987), earned $66.7M.
How is the June 1987 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 June 1987. 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 June 1987 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.