#1 of 8 #1 comedy movie of February 1991
1991 · Comedy
$52.5M worldwide · 46% of the chart's total
$34M US & Canada · 65% $18.5M elsewhere · 35%
Comedy box office · February 1991
Comedy Box Office, February 1991: Top-Grossing Releases
King Ralph (1991) is the highest-grossing comedy movie released in February 1991, with $52.5M worldwide, ahead of L.A. Story (1991) at $28.9M and He Said, She Said (1991) at $9.8M. 8 comedy films released in February 1991 report a worldwide gross, $114M in all, 84% of it from the US & Canada. That is up 131% on January 1991, whose releases took $49.3M. By language, English leads with $114M across 8 comedy releases.
- February 1991 releases with a gross
- 8
- combined worldwide
- $114M
- King Ralph (1991), the #1
- $52.5M
- vs January 1991
- +131%
#1 of 8 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Comedy Hits of February 1991?
King Ralph (1991) leads with $52.5M, 46% of the total. The top 5 together took $109.2M, 96% 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 February 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 February 1991.
- 1 Feb 15, 1991 US and Canada: $34M Rest of the world: $18.5M Worldwide: $52.5M
- 2 Feb 8, 1991 US and Canada: $28.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $28.9M
- 3 Feb 22, 1991 US and Canada: $9.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $9.8M
- 4 Feb 22, 1991 US and Canada: $9.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $9.6M
- 5 Feb 15, 1991 US and Canada: $8.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $8.5M
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Feb 1, 1991 US and Canada: $4.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $4.2M - 7
Feb 1, 1991 US and Canada: $612.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $612.8K - 8
Feb 22, 1991 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in February 1991?
Of the top 8, L.A. Story (1991) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while King Ralph (1991) made 35% of its gross abroad. Across all 8 films, $95.5M (84%) came from the US & Canada. 1 film of the top 8 reports no US & Canada figure.
- 1 King Ralph (1991) $52.5M $34M US & Canada · 65% $18.5M elsewhere · 35%
- 2 L.A. Story (1991) $28.9M $28.9M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 He Said, She Said (1991) $9.8M $9.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Scenes from a Mall (1991) $9.6M $9.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 Nothing But Trouble (1991) $8.5M $8.5M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 6 Popcorn (1991) $4.2M $4.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 7 Queens Logic (1991) $612.8K $612.8K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 8 Bride of Re-Animator (1991) $1.2K No US & Canada figure reported
By release week
Which Week of February 1991 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 7 (Feb 10–16) took $61M, led by King Ralph (1991). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 5 Wk 5 Jan 27–Feb 2 Popcorn (1991) $4.8M Popcorn (1991)
- Week 6 Wk 6 Feb 3–9 L.A. Story (1991) $28.9M L.A. Story (1991)
- Week 7 Wk 7 Feb 10–16 King Ralph (1991) $61M King Ralph (1991)
- Week 8 Wk 8 Feb 17–23 He Said, She Said (1991) $19.4M He Said, She Said (1991)
- Week 9 Wk 9 Feb 24–Mar 2 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does February 1991 Compare With February in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, February 1989 earned the most: $144.5M from 9 films, led by The 'Burbs (1989). February 1991 took $114M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 1982 1 film | 1 | $5.3M | – | Cannery Row (1982) $5.3M |
| February 1983 7 films · +386% | 7 | $25.8M | +386% | Lovesick (1983) $10.2M |
| February 1984 6 films · +165% | 6 | $68.2M | +165% | Weekend Pass (1984) $21.1M |
| February 1985 5 films · −47% | 5 | $36.1M | −47% | Lost in America (1985) $10.2M |
| February 1986 6 films · +251% | 6 | $126.7M | +251% | Pretty in Pink (1986) $40.5M |
| February 1987 10 films · −53% | 10 | $59.7M | −53% | Mannequin (1987) $42.7M |
| February 1988 7 films · +28% | 7 | $76.2M | +28% | Action Jackson (1988) $20.3M |
| February 1989 9 films · +90% | 9 | $144.5M | +90% | The 'Burbs (1989) $49.1M |
| February 1990 10 films · −72% | 10 | $40.9M | −72% | Madhouse (1990) $21M |
| February 1991 8 films · +179% | 8 | $114M | +179% | King Ralph (1991) $52.5M |
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 February 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 February 1991?
King Ralph (1991) leads with $52.5M worldwide, $34M of it in the US & Canada. Next come L.A. Story (1991) at $28.9M and He Said, She Said (1991) at $9.8M.
How much did comedy movies released in February 1991 earn?
8 comedy films released in February 1991 report a worldwide gross, $114M in all, or $14.3M per film on average. January 1991 releases took $49.3M.
How many comedy movies released in February 1991 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, King Ralph (1991), earned $52.5M.
How is the February 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 February 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 February 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.