#1 of 3 #1 comedy movie of November 1997
1997 · Comedy, Family
$251.2M worldwide · 58% of the chart's total
$45.3M US & Canada · 18% $205.9M elsewhere · 82%
Comedy box office · November 1997
Comedy Box Office, November 1997: Top-Grossing Releases
Bean (1997) is the highest-grossing comedy movie released in November 1997, with $251.2M worldwide, ahead of Flubber (1997) at $178M and Marius and Jeannette (1997) at $285K. 3 comedy films released in November 1997 report a worldwide gross, $429.5M in all, 32% of it from the US & Canada. 2 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is 8.1 times the total of October 1997, whose releases took $52.9M.
- November 1997 releases with a gross
- 3
- combined worldwide
- $429.5M
- films crossed $100M
- 2
- vs October 1997
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#1 of 3 Top 3
What Were the Biggest Comedy Hits of November 1997?
Bean (1997) leads with $251.2M, 58% of the total. The top 3 together took $429.5M, almost all of what the 3 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 November 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 November 1997.
- 1 Nov 7, 1997 US and Canada: $45.3M Rest of the world: $205.9M Worldwide: $251.2M
- 2 Nov 26, 1997 US and Canada: $93M Rest of the world: $85M Worldwide: $178M
- 3 Nov 19, 1997 US and Canada: $285K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $285K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in November 1997?
Of the top 3, Marius and Jeannette (1997) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Bean (1997) made 82% of its gross abroad. Across all 3 films, $138.6M (32%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Bean (1997) $251.2M $45.3M US & Canada · 18% $205.9M elsewhere · 82%
- 2 Flubber (1997) $178M $93M US & Canada · 52% $85M elsewhere · 48%
- 3 Marius and Jeannette (1997) $285K $285K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of November 1997 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 45 (Nov 2–8) took $251.2M, led by Bean (1997). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 44 Wk 44 Oct 26–Nov 1 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 45 Wk 45 Nov 2–8 Bean (1997) $251.2M Bean (1997)
- Week 46 Wk 46 Nov 9–15 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 47 Wk 47 Nov 16–22 Marius and Jeannette (1997) $285K Marius and Jeannette (1997)
- Week 48 Wk 48 Nov 23–29 Flubber (1997) $178M Flubber (1997)
- Week 49 Wk 49 Nov 30–Dec 6 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does November 1997 Compare With November in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, November 1995 earned the most: $794.4M from 8 films, led by Toy Story (1995). November 1997 took $429.5M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 1988 7 films | 7 | $204.2M | – | Oliver & Company (1988) $74.2M |
| November 1989 9 films · +159% | 9 | $529.7M | +159% | Back to the Future Part II (1989) $332.9M |
| November 1990 5 films · +4% | 5 | $550.9M | +4% | Home Alone (1990) $476.7M |
| November 1991 10 films · −32% | 10 | $372M | −32% | The Addams Family (1991) $191.5M |
| November 1992 2 films · −100% | 2 | $1.4M | −100% | Love Potion #9 (1992) $754.9K |
| November 1993 8 films · +38505% | 8 | $558.2M | +38505% | Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) $441.3M |
| November 1994 5 films · −41% | 5 | $330.8M | −41% | The Santa Clause (1994) $190.5M |
| November 1995 8 films · +140% | 8 | $794.4M | +140% | Toy Story (1995) $394.4M |
| November 1996 10 films · −36% | 10 | $509.4M | −36% | 101 Dalmatians (1996) $320.7M |
| November 1997 3 films · −16% | 3 | $429.5M | −16% | Bean (1997) $251.2M |
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 November 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 3 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing comedy movie in November 1997?
Bean (1997) leads with $251.2M worldwide, $45.3M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Flubber (1997) at $178M and Marius and Jeannette (1997) at $285K.
How much did comedy movies released in November 1997 earn?
3 comedy films released in November 1997 report a worldwide gross, $429.5M in all, or $143.2M per film on average. October 1997 releases took $52.9M.
How many comedy movies released in November 1997 made $1 billion?
None. 2 films crossed $100 million, led by Bean (1997) with $251.2M.
How is the November 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 November 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 November 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.