#1 of 4 #1 comedy movie of December 1992
The Distinguished Gentleman (1992)
1992 · Comedy, Crime
$46.7M worldwide · 42% of the chart's total
$46.7M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Comedy box office · December 1992
Comedy Box Office, December 1992: Top-Grossing Releases
The Distinguished Gentleman (1992) is the highest-grossing comedy movie released in December 1992, with $46.7M worldwide, ahead of Leap of Faith (1992) at $23.4M and Toys (1992) at $23.3M. 4 comedy films released in December 1992 report a worldwide gross, $111.3M in all, 100% of it from the US & Canada.
- December 1992 releases with a gross
- 4
- combined worldwide
- $111.3M
- The Distinguished Gentleman (1992), the #1
- $46.7M
- earned in the US & Canada
- 100%
#1 of 4 Top 4
What Were the Biggest Comedy Hits of December 1992?
The Distinguished Gentleman (1992) leads with $46.7M, 42% of the total. The top 4 together took $111.3M, 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 December 1992, 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 1992.
- 1 Dec 4, 1992 US and Canada: $46.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $46.7M
- 2 Dec 18, 1992 US and Canada: $23.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $23.4M
- 3 Dec 18, 1992 US and Canada: $23.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $23.3M
- 4 Dec 16, 1992 US and Canada: $18M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $18M
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in December 1992?
Of the top 4, The Distinguished Gentleman (1992) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Used People (1992) made 0% of its gross abroad. Across all 4 films, $111.3M (100%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 The Distinguished Gentleman (1992) $46.7M $46.7M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 2 Leap of Faith (1992) $23.4M $23.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 Toys (1992) $23.3M $23.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Used People (1992) $18M $18M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of December 1992 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 51 (Dec 13–19) took $64.6M, led by Leap of Faith (1992). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 49 Wk 49 Nov 29–Dec 5 The Distinguished Gentleman (1992) $46.7M The Distinguished Gentleman (1992)
- Week 50 Wk 50 Dec 6–12 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 51 Wk 51 Dec 13–19 Leap of Faith (1992) $64.6M Leap of Faith (1992)
- Week 52 Wk 52 Dec 20–26 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 53 Wk 53 Dec 27–31 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does December 1992 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 1992 took $111.3M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 1983 4 films | 4 | $63.8M | – | 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 |
| December 1992 4 films · −76% | 4 | $111.3M | −76% | The Distinguished Gentleman (1992) $46.7M |
Archive
Comedy Box Office in 1992, Month by Month
The months of 1992 with their totals: July leads with $531.9M, led by Death Becomes Her (1992).
- January $34.4M #1 Kuffs (1992)
- February $271M #1 Wayne's World (1992)
- March $205.8M #1 White Men Can’t Jump (1992)
- April $198.4M #1 Beethoven (1992)
- May $278.7M #1 Sister Act (1992)
- June $108.4M #1 HouseSitter (1992)
- July $531.9M #1 Death Becomes Her (1992)
- August $84.3M #1 Honeymoon in Vegas (1992)
- September $185.3M #1 Sneakers (1992)
- October $110.6M #1 The Mighty Ducks (1992)
- November $1.4M #1 Love Potion #9 (1992)
- December $111.3M #1 The Distinguished Gentleman (1992)
FAQ
Comedy Box Office December 1992: 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 December 1992?
The Distinguished Gentleman (1992) leads with $46.7M worldwide, $46.7M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Leap of Faith (1992) at $23.4M and Toys (1992) at $23.3M.
How much did comedy movies released in December 1992 earn?
4 comedy films released in December 1992 report a worldwide gross, $111.3M in all, or $27.8M per film on average.
How many comedy movies released in December 1992 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, The Distinguished Gentleman (1992), earned $46.7M.
How is the December 1992 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 1992. 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 1992 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.