#1 of 11 #1 comedy movie of September 1997
1997 · Comedy
$63.9M worldwide · 58% of the chart's total
$63.9M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Comedy box office · September 1997
Comedy Box Office, September 1997: Top-Grossing Releases
In & Out (1997) is the highest-grossing comedy movie released in September 1997, with $63.9M worldwide, ahead of Soul Food (1997) at $43.7M and Hav Plenty (1997) at $2.3M. 11 comedy films released in September 1997 report a worldwide gross, $110.7M in all, 100% of it from the US & Canada. That is down 70% on August 1997, whose releases took $373.7M. By language, English leads with $3.1M across 8 comedy releases.
- September 1997 releases with a gross
- 11
- combined worldwide
- $110.7M
- In & Out (1997), the #1
- $63.9M
- vs August 1997
- −70%
#1 of 11 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Comedy Hits of September 1997?
In & Out (1997) leads with $63.9M, 58% of the total. The top 5 together took $110.6M, almost all of what the 11 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 September 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 September 1997.
- 1 Sep 19, 1997 US and Canada: $63.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $63.9M
- 2 Sep 26, 1997 US and Canada: $43.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $43.7M
- 3 Sep 11, 1997 US and Canada: $2.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.3M
- 4 Sep 17, 1997 US and Canada: $523K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $523K
- 5 Sep 5, 1997 US and Canada: $199K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $199K
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Sep 7, 1997 US and Canada: $59.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $59.9K - 7
Sep 1, 1997 US and Canada: $54.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $54.8K - 8
Sep 26, 1997 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $21.4K - 9
Sep 5, 1997 US and Canada: $15.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $15.7K - 10
Sep 5, 1997 US and Canada: $831 Rest of the world: Worldwide: $831 - 11
Sep 26, 1997 US and Canada: $309 Rest of the world: Worldwide: $309
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in September 1997?
Of the top 10, In & Out (1997) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Doing Time for Patsy Cline (1997) made 0% of its gross abroad. Across all 11 films, $110.7M (100%) came from the US & Canada. 1 film of the top 10 reports no US & Canada figure.
- 1 In & Out (1997) $63.9M $63.9M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 2 Soul Food (1997) $43.7M $43.7M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 Hav Plenty (1997) $2.3M $2.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 The Myth of Fingerprints (1997) $523K $523K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 Latin Boys Go to Hell (1997) $199K $199K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 6 The Alarmist (1997) $59.9K $59.9K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 7 Six Ways to Sunday (1997) $54.8K $54.8K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 8 Kicked in the Head (1997) $21.4K No US & Canada figure reported
- 9 Esmeralda Comes by Night (1997) $15.7K $15.7K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 10 Doing Time for Patsy Cline (1997) $831 $831 US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Gross bands
How Many September 1997 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
None of the 11 films reached $100M. 9 films, 82% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $110.7M total.
97%
- $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, 18% of the list $107.6M · 97% of the gross
- Under $10M 9 films, 82% of the list $3.2M · 3% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of September 1997 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 38 (Sep 14–20) took $64.4M, led by In & Out (1997). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 36 Wk 36 Aug 31–Sep 6 Latin Boys Go to Hell (1997) $270.3K Latin Boys Go to Hell (1997)
- Week 37 Wk 37 Sep 7–13 Hav Plenty (1997) $2.3M Hav Plenty (1997)
- Week 38 Wk 38 Sep 14–20 In & Out (1997) $64.4M In & Out (1997)
- Week 39 Wk 39 Sep 21–27 Soul Food (1997) $43.7M Soul Food (1997)
- Week 40 Wk 40 Sep 28–Oct 4 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does September 1997 Compare With September in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, September 1996 earned the most: $236.8M from 10 films, led by The First Wives Club (1996). September 1997 took $110.7M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1988 11 films | 11 | $29M | – | Moon Over Parador (1988) $11.4M |
| September 1989 3 films · −90% | 3 | $3M | −90% | Erik the Viking (1989) $1.9M |
| September 1990 6 films · +1652% | 6 | $52.4M | +1652% | Postcards from the Edge (1990) $39.1M |
| September 1991 13 films · +79% | 13 | $93.5M | +79% | The Fisher King (1991) $41.9M |
| September 1992 10 films · +98% | 10 | $185.3M | +98% | Sneakers (1992) $105.2M |
| September 1993 8 films · −85% | 8 | $27.8M | −85% | Undercover Blues (1993) $12.3M |
| September 1994 15 films · +7% | 15 | $29.8M | +7% | Bullets Over Broadway (1994) $13.4M |
| September 1995 21 films · +258% | 21 | $106.8M | +258% | To Wong Foo Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar (1995) $47.8M |
| September 1996 10 films · +122% | 10 | $236.8M | +122% | The First Wives Club (1996) $181.5M |
| September 1997 11 films · −53% | 11 | $110.7M | −53% | In & Out (1997) $63.9M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Comedy Movies Speak in September 1997?
English-language comedy films took $3.1M across 8 films, 3% of the total, ahead of Spanish-language comedy films ($15.7K).
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 September 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 11 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing comedy movie in September 1997?
In & Out (1997) leads with $63.9M worldwide, $63.9M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Soul Food (1997) at $43.7M and Hav Plenty (1997) at $2.3M.
How much did comedy movies released in September 1997 earn?
11 comedy films released in September 1997 report a worldwide gross, $110.7M in all, or $10.1M per film on average. August 1997 releases took $373.7M.
How many comedy movies released in September 1997 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, In & Out (1997), earned $63.9M.
How is the September 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 September 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 September 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.