#1 of 55 #1 crime movie of 1987
1987 · Action, Thriller
$300M worldwide · 28% of the chart's total
$153.7M US & Canada · 51% $146.3M elsewhere · 49%
Crime box office · 1987
Crime Box Office 1987: Highest-Grossing Crime Movies
Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) is the highest-grossing crime movie released in 1987, with $300M worldwide, ahead of Lethal Weapon (1987) at $120.2M and The Untouchables (1987) at $76.3M. 55 crime films released in 1987 report a worldwide gross, $1.1B in all, 80% of it from the US & Canada. 2 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 123% on 1986, whose releases took $480.9M. By language, English leads with $974.7M across 49 crime releases.
- 1987 releases with a gross
- 55
- combined worldwide
- $1.1B
- films crossed $100M
- 2
- vs 1986
- +123%
#1 of 55 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Crime Hits of 1987?
Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) leads with $300M, 28% of the total. The top 5 together took $628.8M, 59% of what all 55 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 Crime Release of 1987, Ranked by Worldwide Gross
Ranks 1 to 50 of 55. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in 1987.
- 1 May 20, 1987 US and Canada: $153.7M Rest of the world: $146.3M Worldwide: $300M
- 2 Mar 6, 1987 US and Canada: $65.2M Rest of the world: $55M Worldwide: $120.2M
- 3 Jun 3, 1987 US and Canada: $76.3M Rest of the world: $1.9K Worldwide: $76.3M
- 4 Jun 26, 1987 US and Canada: $57.4M Rest of the world: $9.3M Worldwide: $66.7M
- 5 Aug 5, 1987 US and Canada: $65.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $65.7M
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Dec 11, 1987 US and Canada: $57.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $57.9M - 7
Dec 11, 1987 US and Canada: $43.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $43.8M - 8
Aug 14, 1987 US and Canada: $35.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $35.5M - 9
Mar 13, 1987 US and Canada: $22.8M Rest of the world: $6.3M Worldwide: $29.2M - 10
Apr 3, 1987 US and Canada: $28.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $28.1M - 11
Feb 6, 1987 US and Canada: $25.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $25.2M - 12
Sep 18, 1987 US and Canada: $19.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $19.7M - 13
Oct 23, 1987 US and Canada: $18.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $18.8M - 14
Jun 10, 1987 US and Canada: $18.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $18.8M - 15
Aug 21, 1987 US and Canada: $17.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $17.7M - 16
Mar 20, 1987 US and Canada: $16.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $16.3M - 17
Sep 18, 1987 US and Canada: $13.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $13.3M - 18
Jan 16, 1987 US and Canada: $12.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $12.6M - 19
Nov 6, 1987 US and Canada: $12.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $12.4M - 20
Apr 24, 1987 US and Canada: $11.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $11.3M - 21
Oct 9, 1987 US and Canada: $10.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $10.3M - 22
Jan 16, 1987 US and Canada: $7.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7.6M - 23
Nov 6, 1987 US and Canada: $6.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $6.9M - 24
Jan 2, 1987 US and Canada: $5.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $5.7M - 25
Aug 7, 1987 US and Canada: $5.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $5.7M - 26
Oct 7, 1987 US and Canada: $5.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $5.4M - 27
May 8, 1987 US and Canada: $4.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $4.6M - 28
Sep 25, 1987 US and Canada: $4.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $4.3M - 29
Oct 2, 1987 US and Canada: $3.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.4M - 30
Oct 3, 1987 US and Canada: $3.4M Rest of the world: $321 Worldwide: $3.4M - 31
Nov 10, 1987 US and Canada: $3.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.1M - 32
Oct 23, 1987 US and Canada: $2.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.9M - 33
Mar 13, 1987 US and Canada: $2.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.8M - 34
Oct 14, 1987 US and Canada: $2.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.6M - 35
Jul 10, 1987 US and Canada: $2.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.2M - 36
Aug 28, 1987 US and Canada: $1.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.7M - 37
Sep 11, 1987 US and Canada: $1.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.4M - 38
Sep 4, 1987 US and Canada: $1.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.4M - 39
May 8, 1987 US and Canada: $1.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.3M - 40
Sep 25, 1987 US and Canada: $1.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.3M - 41
Mar 20, 1987 US and Canada: $1.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.1M - 42
Sep 11, 1987 US and Canada: $969.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $969.2K - 43
Sep 18, 1987 US and Canada: $858.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $858.3K - 44
Sep 1, 1987 US and Canada: $796.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $796.4K - 45
Nov 28, 1987 US and Canada: $295K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $295K - 46
Nov 28, 1987 US and Canada: $295K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $295K - 47
Sep 18, 1987 US and Canada: $252.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $252.4K - 48
Nov 12, 1987 US and Canada: $226.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $226.9K - 49
Jun 26, 1987 US and Canada: $210.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $210.2K - 50
Oct 23, 1987 US and Canada: $200.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $200.7K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in 1987?
Of the top 10, Stakeout (1987) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) made 49% of its gross abroad. Across all 55 films, $855.7M (80%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) $300M $153.7M US & Canada · 51% $146.3M elsewhere · 49%
- 2 Lethal Weapon (1987) $120.2M $65.2M US & Canada · 54% $55M elsewhere · 46%
- 3 The Untouchables (1987) $76.3M $76.3M US & Canada · 100% $1.9K elsewhere · <1%
- 4 Dragnet (1987) $66.7M $57.4M US & Canada · 86% $9.3M elsewhere · 14%
- 5 Stakeout (1987) $65.7M $65.7M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 6 Throw Momma from the Train (1987) $57.9M $57.9M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 7 Wall Street (1987) $43.8M $43.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 8 No Way Out (1987) $35.5M $35.5M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 9 Raising Arizona (1987) $29.2M $22.8M US & Canada · 78% $6.3M elsewhere · 22%
- 10 Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987) $28.1M $28.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Gross bands
How Many 1987 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
2 of 55 films crossed $100M and took $420.2M between them, 39% of the total. 34 films, 62% of the list, earned under $10M.
39% 54%
- $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 2 films, 4% of the list $420.2M · 39% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 19 films, 35% of the list $579.5M · 54% of the gross
- Under $10M 34 films, 62% of the list $73M · 7% of the gross
By release month
Which Month of 1987 Earned the Most?
May releases took the most, $305.9M from 3 films, led by Beverly Hills Cop II (1987). July was the quietest month ($2.2M). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.
- January Jan The Bedroom Window (1987) $25.9M The Bedroom Window (1987)
- February Feb Black Widow (1987) $25.2M Black Widow (1987)
- March Mar Lethal Weapon (1987) $169.6M Lethal Weapon (1987)
- April Apr Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987) $39.4M Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987)
- May May Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) $305.9M Beverly Hills Cop II (1987)
- June Jun The Untouchables (1987) $161.9M The Untouchables (1987)
- July Jul The Squeeze (1987) $2.2M The Squeeze (1987)
- August Aug Stakeout (1987) $126.3M Stakeout (1987)
- September Sep The Principal (1987) $44.3M The Principal (1987)
- October Oct Suspect (1987) $46.9M Suspect (1987)
- November Nov Less Than Zero (1987) $23.3M Less Than Zero (1987)
- December Dec Throw Momma from the Train (1987) $101.8M Throw Momma from the Train (1987)
Last 10 years
How Does 1987 Compare With Previous Years?
Of these 10 years, 1987 earned the most: $1.1B from 55 films, led by Beverly Hills Cop II (1987).
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 9 films | 9 | $151.3M | – | Revenge of the Pink Panther (1978) $49.6M |
| 1979 12 films · −13% | 12 | $132M | −13% | Escape from Alcatraz (1979) $43M |
| 1980 15 films · +183% | 15 | $373M | +183% | The Blues Brothers (1980) $115.2M |
| 1981 23 films · −34% | 23 | $247.4M | −34% | Sharky's Machine (1981) $35.6M |
| 1982 19 films · −4% | 19 | $236.6M | −4% | 48 Hrs. (1982) $78.9M |
| 1983 24 films · +46% | 24 | $344.3M | +46% | Sudden Impact (1983) $67.6M |
| 1984 23 films · +93% | 23 | $664.2M | +93% | Beverly Hills Cop (1984) $316.4M |
| 1985 21 films · −61% | 21 | $257M | −61% | Fletch (1985) $59.6M |
| 1986 40 films · +87% | 40 | $480.9M | +87% | Legal Eagles (1986) $93.2M |
| 1987 55 films · +123% | 55 | $1.1B | +123% | Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) $300M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Crime Movies Speak in 1987?
English-language crime films took $974.7M across 49 films, 91% of the total, ahead of Spanish-language crime films ($76.3M) and Russian-language crime films ($67.2K).
Archive
Crime Box Office Year by Year
Every year from 1920 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2013 leads with $6.1B, led by Despicable Me 2 (2013).
2020s 7 years · $16.4B
2010s 10 years · $37.4B
- 2019 $4.9B #1 Joker (2019)
- 2018 $3.7B #1 Skyscraper (2018)
- 2017 $3.8B #1 The Fate of the Furious (2017)
- 2016 $3.9B #1 Zootopia (2016)
- 2015 $4.1B #1 Furious 7 (2015)
- 2014 $2.1B #1 22 Jump Street (2014)
- 2013 $6.1B #1 Despicable Me 2 (2013)
- 2012 $4.9B #1 The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
- 2011 $1.7B #1 Fast Five (2011)
- 2010 $2.2B #1 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2010)
2000s 10 years · $28.4B
- 2009 $3.2B #1 Sherlock Holmes (2009)
- 2008 $3.5B #1 The Dark Knight (2008)
- 2007 $3.4B #1 Live Free or Die Hard (2007)
- 2006 $2.5B #1 The Departed (2006)
- 2005 $2.7B #1 Batman Begins (2005)
- 2004 $2.1B #1 Ocean's Twelve (2004)
- 2003 $3.1B #1 Bad Boys II (2003)
- 2002 $2.6B #1 Catch Me If You Can (2002)
- 2001 $3.3B #1 Ocean's Eleven (2001)
- 2000 $2B #1 Charlie's Angels (2000)
1990s 10 years · $19.3B
- 1999 $2.5B #1 Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999)
- 1998 $1.7B #1 Lethal Weapon 4 (1998)
- 1997 $2.1B #1 Face/Off (1997)
- 1996 $1.8B #1 Ransom (1996)
- 1995 $2.5B #1 Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995)
- 1994 $1.9B #1 The Mask (1994)
- 1993 $1.3B #1 The Fugitive (1993)
- 1992 $1.7B #1 Lethal Weapon 3 (1992)
- 1991 $1.7B #1 The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
- 1990 $2.1B #1 Home Alone (1990)
1980s 10 years · $6.5B
- 1989 $1.6B #1 Batman (1989)
- 1988 $1.2B #1 Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)
- 1987 $1.1B #1 Beverly Hills Cop II (1987)
- 1986 $480.9M #1 Legal Eagles (1986)
- 1985 $257M #1 Fletch (1985)
- 1984 $664.2M #1 Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
- 1983 $344.3M #1 Sudden Impact (1983)
- 1982 $236.6M #1 48 Hrs. (1982)
- 1981 $247.4M #1 Sharky's Machine (1981)
- 1980 $373M #1 The Blues Brothers (1980)
1970s 10 years · $1.6B
- 1979 $132M #1 Escape from Alcatraz (1979)
- 1978 $151.3M #1 Revenge of the Pink Panther (1978)
- 1977 $42.2M #1 The Gauntlet (1977)
- 1976 $192.9M #1 Silver Streak (1976)
- 1975 $145.7M #1 Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
- 1974 $199.1M #1 The Godfather: Part II (1974)
- 1973 $281.5M #1 The Sting (1973)
- 1972 $250.4M #1 The Godfather (1972)
- 1971 $140.3M #1 The French Connection (1971)
- 1970 $20.4M #1 Joe (1970)
1960s 10 years · $174M
- 1969 $102.7M #1 Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)
- 1968 $3.7M #1 Coogan’s Bluff (1968)
- 1967 $6.5M #1 The War Wagon (1967)
- 1966 $143.5K #1 Made in U.S.A (1966)
- 1965 $186.8K #1 Pierrot le Fou (1965)
- 1964 $10.9M #1 The Pink Panther (1964)
- 1963 $46.4M #1 It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963)
- 1962 $2.5M #1 Copacabana Palace (1962)
- 1961 $3.8K #1 Accattone (1961)
- 1960 $1M #1 Breathless (1960)
1950s 10 years · $13.7M
- 1959 $27.6K #1 The Law (1959)
- 1958 $2.7M #1 Touch of Evil (1958)
- 1957 $3.7K #1 12 Angry Men (1957)
- 1956 $76.3K #1 The Ladykillers (1956)
- 1955 $1.5M #1 Kiss Me Deadly (1955)
- 1954 $6.4M #1 An Inspector Calls (1954)
- 1953 $7.5K #1 The Big Heat (1953)
- 1952 $8.9K #1 Deadline - U.S.A. (1952)
- 1951 $1.9M #1 The Girl on the Bridge (1951)
- 1950 $994.2K #1 Shadow on the Wall (1950)
1940s 7 years · $667K
1930s 7 years · $3.3M
FAQ
Crime Box Office 1987: 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 55 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing crime movie in 1987?
Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) leads with $300M worldwide, $153.7M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Lethal Weapon (1987) at $120.2M and The Untouchables (1987) at $76.3M.
How much did crime movies released in 1987 earn?
55 crime films released in 1987 report a worldwide gross, $1.1B in all, or $19.5M per film on average. 1986 releases took $480.9M.
How many crime movies released in 1987 made $1 billion?
None. 2 films crossed $100 million, led by Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) with $300M.
How is the 1987 crime 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 1987. 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 1987 crime 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.