#1 of 8 #1 comedy movie of July 1990
1990 · Drama, Mystery
$505.7M worldwide · 71% of the chart's total
$217.6M US & Canada · 43% $288.1M elsewhere · 57%
Comedy box office · July 1990
Comedy Box Office, July 1990: Top-Grossing Releases
Ghost (1990) is the highest-grossing comedy movie released in July 1990, with $505.7M worldwide, ahead of Problem Child (1990) at $72.3M and Arachnophobia (1990) at $53.2M. 8 comedy films released in July 1990 report a worldwide gross, $709.6M in all, 57% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 76% on June 1990, whose releases took $403.9M. By language, English leads with $694.4M across 7 comedy releases.
- July 1990 releases with a gross
- 8
- combined worldwide
- $709.6M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs June 1990
- +76%
#1 of 8 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Comedy Hits of July 1990?
Ghost (1990) leads with $505.7M, 71% of the total. The top 5 together took $674.1M, 95% of what all 8 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 July 1990, 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 July 1990.
- 1 Jul 13, 1990 US and Canada: $217.6M Rest of the world: $288.1M Worldwide: $505.7M
- 2 Jul 27, 1990 US and Canada: $53.5M Rest of the world: $18.8M Worldwide: $72.3M
- 3 Jul 18, 1990 US and Canada: $53.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $53.2M
- 4 Jul 20, 1990 US and Canada: $21.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $21.5M
- 5 The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990)Jul 11, 1990 US and Canada: $21.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $21.4M
Jul 11, 1990 · English · Action, Adventure, Comedy $21.4M worldwide - 6
Jul 6, 1990 US and Canada: $20.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $20.3M - 7
Jul 13, 1990 US and Canada: $15.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $15.3M - 8
Jul 20, 1990 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $531
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in July 1990?
Of the top 8, Arachnophobia (1990) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Ghost (1990) made 57% of its gross abroad. Across all 8 films, $402.8M (57%) came from the US & Canada. 1 film of the top 8 reports no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Ghost (1990) $505.7M $217.6M US & Canada · 43% $288.1M elsewhere · 57%
- 2 Problem Child (1990) $72.3M $53.5M US & Canada · 74% $18.8M elsewhere · 26%
- 3 Arachnophobia (1990) $53.2M $53.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 The Freshman (1990) $21.5M $21.5M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990) $21.4M $21.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 6 Jetsons: The Movie (1990) $20.3M $20.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 7 Quick Change (1990) $15.3M $15.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 8 The Unbelievable Truth (1990) $531 No US & Canada figure reported
By release week
Which Week of July 1990 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 28 (Jul 8–14) took $542.4M, led by Ghost (1990). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 27 Wk 27 Jul 1–7 Jetsons: The Movie (1990) $20.3M Jetsons: The Movie (1990)
- Week 28 Wk 28 Jul 8–14 Ghost (1990) $542.4M Ghost (1990)
- Week 29 Wk 29 Jul 15–21 Arachnophobia (1990) $74.7M Arachnophobia (1990)
- Week 30 Wk 30 Jul 22–28 Problem Child (1990) $72.3M Problem Child (1990)
- Week 31 Wk 31 Jul 29–Aug 4 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does July 1990 Compare With July in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, July 1990 earned the most: $709.6M from 8 films, led by Ghost (1990).
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1981 4 films | 4 | $132M | – | Arthur (1981) $95.5M |
| July 1982 8 films · +45% | 8 | $191.3M | +45% | The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982) $69.7M |
| July 1983 5 films · −36% | 5 | $121.9M | −36% | National Lampoon's Vacation (1983) $61.4M |
| July 1984 6 films · −20% | 6 | $97.3M | −20% | Revenge of the Nerds (1984) $40.9M |
| July 1985 5 films · +359% | 5 | $446.9M | +359% | Back to the Future (1985) $385.1M |
| July 1986 10 films · −66% | 10 | $151.9M | −66% | About Last Night... (1986) $38.7M |
| July 1987 8 films · −8% | 8 | $139.7M | −8% | Summer School (1987) $35.7M |
| July 1988 9 films · +173% | 9 | $381.2M | +173% | Cocktail (1988) $171.5M |
| July 1989 7 films · +14% | 7 | $435.7M | +14% | Lethal Weapon 2 (1989) $227.9M |
| July 1990 8 films · +63% | 8 | $709.6M | +63% | Ghost (1990) $505.7M |
Archive
Comedy Box Office in 1990, Month by Month
The months of 1990 with their totals: March leads with $761.9M, led by Pretty Woman (1990).
- January $29.7M #1 Tremors (1990)
- February $40.9M #1 Madhouse (1990)
- March $761.9M #1 Pretty Woman (1990)
- April $94.9M #1 Ernest Goes to Jail (1990)
- May $435.8M #1 Back to the Future Part III (1990)
- June $403.9M #1 Dick Tracy (1990)
- July $709.6M #1 Ghost (1990)
- August $147.7M #1 Air America (1990)
- September $52.4M #1 Postcards from the Edge (1990)
- October $22.1M #1 Mr. Destiny (1990)
- November $550.9M #1 Home Alone (1990)
- December $273.2M #1 Kindergarten Cop (1990)
FAQ
Comedy Box Office July 1990: 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 8 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing comedy movie in July 1990?
Ghost (1990) leads with $505.7M worldwide, $217.6M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Problem Child (1990) at $72.3M and Arachnophobia (1990) at $53.2M.
How much did comedy movies released in July 1990 earn?
8 comedy films released in July 1990 report a worldwide gross, $709.6M in all, or $88.7M per film on average. June 1990 releases took $403.9M.
How many comedy movies released in July 1990 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Ghost (1990) with $505.7M.
How is the July 1990 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 July 1990. 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 July 1990 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.