#1 of 8 #1 comedy movie of December 1991
1991 · Adventure, Fantasy
$300.9M worldwide · 65% of the chart's total
$119.7M US & Canada · 40% $181.2M elsewhere · 60%
Comedy box office · December 1991
Comedy Box Office, December 1991: Top-Grossing Releases
Hook (1991) is the highest-grossing comedy movie released in December 1991, with $300.9M worldwide, ahead of Father of the Bride (1991) at $89.3M and The Last Boy Scout (1991) at $59.5M. 8 comedy films released in December 1991 report a worldwide gross, $460.7M in all, 61% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 24% on November 1991, whose releases took $372M. By language, English leads with $459M across 7 comedy releases.
- December 1991 releases with a gross
- 8
- combined worldwide
- $460.7M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs November 1991
- +24%
#1 of 8 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Comedy Hits of December 1991?
Hook (1991) leads with $300.9M, 65% of the total. The top 5 together took $456.7M, 99% 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 December 1991, 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 December 1991.
- 1 Dec 11, 1991 US and Canada: $119.7M Rest of the world: $181.2M Worldwide: $300.9M
- 2 Dec 20, 1991 US and Canada: $89.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $89.3M
- 3 Dec 13, 1991 US and Canada: $59.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $59.5M
- 4 Dec 27, 1991 US and Canada: $4.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $4.3M
- 5 Dec 5, 1991 US and Canada: $2.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.7M
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Dec 12, 1991 US and Canada: $2M Rest of the world: $97.6K Worldwide: $2.1M - 7
Dec 20, 1991 US and Canada: $1.7M Rest of the world: $819 Worldwide: $1.7M - 8
Dec 13, 1991 US and Canada: $170.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $170.7K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in December 1991?
Of the top 8, Father of the Bride (1991) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Hook (1991) made 60% of its gross abroad. Across all 8 films, $279.4M (61%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Hook (1991) $300.9M $119.7M US & Canada · 40% $181.2M elsewhere · 60%
- 2 Father of the Bride (1991) $89.3M $89.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 The Last Boy Scout (1991) $59.5M $59.5M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Hear My Song (1991) $4.3M $4.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 Shadows and Fog (1991) $2.7M $2.7M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 6 Night on Earth (1991) $2.1M $2M US & Canada · 95% $97.6K elsewhere · 5%
- 7 High Heels (1991) $1.7M $1.7M US & Canada · 100% $819 elsewhere · <1%
- 8 London Kills Me (1991) $170.7K $170.7K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of December 1991 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 50 (Dec 8–14) took $362.6M, led by Hook (1991). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 49 Wk 49 Dec 1–7 Shadows and Fog (1991) $2.7M Shadows and Fog (1991)
- Week 50 Wk 50 Dec 8–14 Hook (1991) $362.6M Hook (1991)
- Week 51 Wk 51 Dec 15–21 Father of the Bride (1991) $91M Father of the Bride (1991)
- Week 52 Wk 52 Dec 22–28 Hear My Song (1991) $4.3M Hear My Song (1991)
- Week 53 Wk 53 Dec 29–31 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does December 1991 Compare With December in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, December 1988 earned the most: $535.8M from 8 films, led by Twins (1988). December 1991 took $460.7M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 1982 8 films | 8 | $396.5M | – | Tootsie (1982) $177.2M |
| December 1983 4 films · −84% | 4 | $63.8M | −84% | Two of a Kind (1983) $23.6M |
| December 1984 7 films · +626% | 7 | $463.1M | +626% | Beverly Hills Cop (1984) $316.4M |
| December 1985 7 films · −52% | 7 | $220M | −52% | The Jewel of the Nile (1985) $96.8M |
| December 1986 7 films · −2% | 7 | $216.6M | −2% | The Golden Child (1986) $79.8M |
| December 1987 8 films · +63% | 8 | $353.8M | +63% | Moonstruck (1987) $80.6M |
| December 1988 8 films · +51% | 8 | $535.8M | +51% | Twins (1988) $216.6M |
| December 1989 10 films · −5% | 10 | $507.5M | −5% | The War of the Roses (1989) $160.2M |
| December 1990 6 films · −46% | 6 | $273.2M | −46% | Kindergarten Cop (1990) $202M |
| December 1991 8 films · +69% | 8 | $460.7M | +69% | Hook (1991) $300.9M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Comedy Movies Speak in December 1991?
English-language comedy films took $459M across 7 films, 100% of the total, ahead of Spanish-language comedy films ($1.7M).
Archive
Comedy Box Office in 1991, Month by Month
The months of 1991 with their totals: December leads with $460.7M, led by Hook (1991).
- January $49.3M #1 Green Card (1991)
- February $114M #1 King Ralph (1991)
- March $163.7M #1 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze (1991)
- April $62.1M #1 Oscar (1991)
- May $208.8M #1 What About Bob? (1991)
- June $339.8M #1 City Slickers (1991)
- July $232.3M #1 Hot Shots! (1991)
- August $126M #1 Doc Hollywood (1991)
- September $93.5M #1 The Fisher King (1991)
- October $128.4M #1 Curly Sue (1991)
- November $372M #1 The Addams Family (1991)
- December $460.7M #1 Hook (1991)
FAQ
Comedy Box Office December 1991: 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 December 1991?
Hook (1991) leads with $300.9M worldwide, $119.7M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Father of the Bride (1991) at $89.3M and The Last Boy Scout (1991) at $59.5M.
How much did comedy movies released in December 1991 earn?
8 comedy films released in December 1991 report a worldwide gross, $460.7M in all, or $57.6M per film on average. November 1991 releases took $372M.
How many comedy movies released in December 1991 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Hook (1991) with $300.9M.
How is the December 1991 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 December 1991. 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 December 1991 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.