#1 of 12 #1 comedy movie of October 1997
An American Werewolf in Paris (1997)
1997 · Thriller, Horror
$26.6M worldwide · 50% of the chart's total
$26.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Comedy box office · October 1997
Comedy Box Office, October 1997: Top-Grossing Releases
An American Werewolf in Paris (1997) is the highest-grossing comedy movie released in October 1997, with $26.6M worldwide, ahead of RocketMan (1997) at $15.4M and A Life Less Ordinary (1997) at $4.4M. 12 comedy films released in October 1997 report a worldwide gross, $52.9M in all, 98% of it from the US & Canada. That is down 52% on September 1997, whose releases took $110.7M. By language, English leads with $51.1M across 10 comedy releases.
- October 1997 releases with a gross
- 12
- combined worldwide
- $52.9M
- An American Werewolf in Paris (1997), the #1
- $26.6M
- vs September 1997
- −52%
#1 of 12 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Comedy Hits of October 1997?
An American Werewolf in Paris (1997) leads with $26.6M, 50% of the total. The top 5 together took $51.3M, 97% 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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US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world
The chart
Every Comedy Release of October 1997, 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 October 1997.
- 1 An American Werewolf in Paris (1997)Oct 31, 1997 US and Canada: $26.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $26.6M
Oct 31, 1997 · English · Thriller, Horror, Comedy $26.6M worldwide - 2 Oct 10, 1997 US and Canada: $15.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $15.4M
- 3 Oct 24, 1997 US and Canada: $4.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $4.4M
- 4 Oct 3, 1997 US and Canada: $3.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.4M
- 5 Oct 30, 1997 US and Canada: $320.3K Rest of the world: $1.2M Worldwide: $1.5M
- 6
Oct 10, 1997 US and Canada: $626.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $626.1K - 7
Oct 21, 1997 US and Canada: $417.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $417.7K - 8
Oct 15, 1997 US and Canada: $250.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $250.9K - 9
Oct 31, 1997 US and Canada: $221.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $221.2K - 10
Oct 12, 1997 US and Canada: $45.8K Rest of the world: $14.1K Worldwide: $59.9K - 11
Oct 9, 1997 US and Canada: $23.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $23.9K - 12
Oct 1, 1997 US and Canada: $7.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7.3K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in October 1997?
Of the top 10, An American Werewolf in Paris (1997) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Happy Together (1997) made 79% of its gross abroad. Across all 12 films, $51.7M (98%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 An American Werewolf in Paris (1997) $26.6M $26.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 2 RocketMan (1997) $15.4M $15.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 A Life Less Ordinary (1997) $4.4M $4.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 The Matchmaker (1997) $3.4M $3.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 Happy Together (1997) $1.5M $320.3K US & Canada · 21% $1.2M elsewhere · 79%
- 6 The House of Yes (1997) $626.1K $626.1K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 7 My Son the Fanatic (1997) $417.7K $417.7K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 8 The Swindle (1997) $250.9K $250.9K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 9 Critical Care (1997) $221.2K $221.2K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 10 An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn (1997) $59.9K $45.8K US & Canada · 76% $14.1K elsewhere · 24%
Gross bands
How Many October 1997 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
None of the 12 films reached $100M. 10 films, 83% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $52.9M total.
79% 21%
- $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 2 films, 17% of the list $42M · 79% of the gross
- Under $10M 10 films, 83% of the list $10.9M · 21% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of October 1997 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 44 (Oct 26–Nov 1) took $28.3M, led by An American Werewolf in Paris (1997). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 40 Wk 40 Sep 28–Oct 4 The Matchmaker (1997) $3.4M The Matchmaker (1997)
- Week 41 Wk 41 Oct 5–11 RocketMan (1997) $16.1M RocketMan (1997)
- Week 42 Wk 42 Oct 12–18 The Swindle (1997) $310.8K The Swindle (1997)
- Week 43 Wk 43 Oct 19–25 A Life Less Ordinary (1997) $4.8M A Life Less Ordinary (1997)
- Week 44 Wk 44 Oct 26–Nov 1 An American Werewolf in Paris (1997) $28.3M An American Werewolf in Paris (1997)
Earlier years
How Does October 1997 Compare With October in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, October 1989 earned the most: $358.5M from 15 films, led by Look Who's Talking (1989). October 1997 took $52.9M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1988 10 films | 10 | $50.4M | – | Punchline (1988) $21M |
| October 1989 15 films · +611% | 15 | $358.5M | +611% | Look Who's Talking (1989) $297M |
| October 1990 6 films · −94% | 6 | $22.1M | −94% | Mr. Destiny (1990) $15.4M |
| October 1991 14 films · +481% | 14 | $128.4M | +481% | Curly Sue (1991) $33.7M |
| October 1992 8 films · −14% | 8 | $110.6M | −14% | The Mighty Ducks (1992) $50.8M |
| October 1993 10 films · +121% | 10 | $245M | +121% | Cool Runnings (1993) $154.9M |
| October 1994 10 films · −78% | 10 | $52.7M | −78% | Little Giants (1994) $19.3M |
| October 1995 11 films · +236% | 11 | $177M | +236% | Get Shorty (1995) $115.1M |
| October 1996 12 films · −33% | 12 | $117.7M | −33% | That Thing You Do! (1996) $34.6M |
| October 1997 12 films · −55% | 12 | $52.9M | −55% | An American Werewolf in Paris (1997) $26.6M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Comedy Movies Speak in October 1997?
English-language comedy films took $51.1M across 10 films, 97% of the total, ahead of Chinese-language comedy films ($1.5M) and French-language comedy films ($250.9K).
Archive
Comedy Box Office in 1997, Month by Month
The months of 1997 with their totals: July leads with $883M, led by Men in Black (1997).
- January $91.9M #1 Beverly Hills Ninja (1997)
- February $117.1M #1 Vegas Vacation (1997)
- March $409.9M #1 Liar Liar (1997)
- April $119.5M #1 Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997)
- May $151.9M #1 Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)
- June $309.7M #1 My Best Friend's Wedding (1997)
- July $883M #1 Men in Black (1997)
- August $373.7M #1 The Full Monty (1997)
- September $110.7M #1 In & Out (1997)
- October $52.9M #1 An American Werewolf in Paris (1997)
- November $429.5M #1 Bean (1997)
- December $570.3M #1 As Good as It Gets (1997)
FAQ
Comedy Box Office October 1997: 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 October 1997?
An American Werewolf in Paris (1997) leads with $26.6M worldwide, $26.6M of it in the US & Canada. Next come RocketMan (1997) at $15.4M and A Life Less Ordinary (1997) at $4.4M.
How much did comedy movies released in October 1997 earn?
12 comedy films released in October 1997 report a worldwide gross, $52.9M in all, or $4.4M per film on average. September 1997 releases took $110.7M.
How many comedy movies released in October 1997 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, An American Werewolf in Paris (1997), earned $26.6M.
How is the October 1997 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 October 1997. 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 October 1997 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.