#1 of 12 #1 comedy movie of April 1996
A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996)
1996 · Romance, Thriller
$35.6M worldwide · 25% of the chart's total
$34.8M US & Canada · 98% $832K elsewhere · 2%
Comedy box office · April 1996
Comedy Box Office, April 1996: Top-Grossing Releases
A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996) is the highest-grossing comedy movie released in April 1996, with $35.6M worldwide, ahead of The Truth About Cats & Dogs (1996) at $34.9M and Kingpin (1996) at $25M. 12 comedy films released in April 1996 report a worldwide gross, $139.6M in all, 99% of it from the US & Canada. That is down 59% on March 1996, whose releases took $336.7M. By language, English leads with $114.6M across 11 comedy releases.
- April 1996 releases with a gross
- 12
- combined worldwide
- $139.6M
- A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996), the #1
- $35.6M
- vs March 1996
- −59%
#1 of 12 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Comedy Hits of April 1996?
A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996) leads with $35.6M, 25% of the total. The top 5 together took $124.5M, 89% 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 April 1996, 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 April 1996.
- 1 A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996)Apr 4, 1996 US and Canada: $34.8M Rest of the world: $832K Worldwide: $35.6M
Apr 4, 1996 · English · Romance, Thriller, Comedy $35.6M worldwide - 2 Apr 26, 1996 US and Canada: $34.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $34.9M
- 3 Apr 26, 1996 US and Canada: $25M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $25M
- 4 Apr 17, 1996 US and Canada: $18.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $18.9M
- 5 Apr 19, 1996 US and Canada: $10.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $10.1M
- 6
Apr 19, 1996 US and Canada: $9.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $9.3M - 7
Apr 19, 1996 US and Canada: $2.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.7M - 8
Apr 3, 1996 US and Canada: $2.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.1M - 9
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie (1996)Apr 19, 1996 US and Canada: $1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1M Apr 19, 1996 · English · Sci-Fi, Comedy $1M worldwide - 10
Apr 26, 1996 US and Canada: $87.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $87.6K - 11
Apr 18, 1996 US and Canada: $24.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $24.7K - 12
Apr 3, 1996 US and Canada: $3.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.8K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in April 1996?
Of the top 10, The Truth About Cats & Dogs (1996) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996) made 2% of its gross abroad. Across all 12 films, $138.8M (99%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996) $35.6M $34.8M US & Canada · 98% $832K elsewhere · 2%
- 2 The Truth About Cats & Dogs (1996) $34.9M $34.9M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 Kingpin (1996) $25M $25M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Kazaam (1996) $18.9M $18.9M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 Mrs. Winterbourne (1996) $10.1M $10.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 6 Celtic Pride (1996) $9.3M $9.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 7 Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy (1996) $2.7M $2.7M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 8 Faithful (1996) $2.1M $2.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 9 Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie (1996) $1M $1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 10 Butterfly Kiss (1996) $87.6K $87.6K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Gross bands
How Many April 1996 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 $139.6M total.
89% 11%
- $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 $124.5M · 89% of the gross
- Under $10M 7 films, 58% of the list $15.1M · 11% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of April 1996 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 17 (Apr 21–27) took $60M, led by The Truth About Cats & Dogs (1996). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 14 Wk 14 Mar 31–Apr 6 A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996) $37.7M A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996)
- Week 15 Wk 15 Apr 7–13 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 16 Wk 16 Apr 14–20 Kazaam (1996) $42M Kazaam (1996)
- Week 17 Wk 17 Apr 21–27 The Truth About Cats & Dogs (1996) $60M The Truth About Cats & Dogs (1996)
- Week 18 Wk 18 Apr 28–May 4 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does April 1996 Compare With April in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, April 1995 earned the most: $485.5M from 14 films, led by While You Were Sleeping (1995). April 1996 took $139.6M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 1987 7 films | 7 | $165M | – | The Secret of My Succe$s (1987) $111M |
| April 1988 9 films · −85% | 9 | $25.4M | −85% | Casual Sex? (1988) $12.3M |
| April 1989 12 films · +715% | 12 | $207.3M | +715% | K-9 (1989) $78.2M |
| April 1990 8 films · −54% | 8 | $94.9M | −54% | Ernest Goes to Jail (1990) $25M |
| April 1991 6 films · −35% | 6 | $62.1M | −35% | Oscar (1991) $23.6M |
| April 1992 7 films · +219% | 7 | $198.4M | +219% | Beethoven (1992) $147.2M |
| April 1993 10 films · −35% | 10 | $129.1M | −35% | Cop & ½ (1993) $40.7M |
| April 1994 11 films · −45% | 11 | $70.4M | −45% | With Honors (1994) $20M |
| April 1995 14 films · +589% | 14 | $485.5M | +589% | While You Were Sleeping (1995) $182.1M |
| April 1996 12 films · −71% | 12 | $139.6M | −71% | A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996) $35.6M |
Archive
Comedy Box Office in 1996, Month by Month
The months of 1996 with their totals: December leads with $713.2M, led by Jerry Maguire (1996).
- January $57M #1 Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (1996)
- February $166M #1 Happy Gilmore (1996)
- March $336.7M #1 The Birdcage (1996)
- April $139.6M #1 A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996)
- May $76.2M #1 Eddie (1996)
- June $510.5M #1 The Nutty Professor (1996)
- July $51.7M #1 The Frighteners (1996)
- August $241M #1 Jack (1996)
- September $236.8M #1 The First Wives Club (1996)
- October $117.7M #1 That Thing You Do! (1996)
- November $509.4M #1 101 Dalmatians (1996)
- December $713.2M #1 Jerry Maguire (1996)
FAQ
Comedy Box Office April 1996: 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 April 1996?
A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996) leads with $35.6M worldwide, $34.8M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Truth About Cats & Dogs (1996) at $34.9M and Kingpin (1996) at $25M.
How much did comedy movies released in April 1996 earn?
12 comedy films released in April 1996 report a worldwide gross, $139.6M in all, or $11.6M per film on average. March 1996 releases took $336.7M.
How many comedy movies released in April 1996 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996), earned $35.6M.
How is the April 1996 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 April 1996. 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 April 1996 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.