#1 of 3 #1 crime movie of August 1993
1993 · Action, Drama
$368.9M worldwide · 95% of the chart's total
$183.9M US & Canada · 50% $185M elsewhere · 50%
Crime box office · August 1993
Crime Box Office, August 1993: Top-Grossing Releases
The Fugitive (1993) is the highest-grossing crime movie released in August 1993, with $368.9M worldwide, ahead of Needful Things (1993) at $15.2M and Son of the Pink Panther (1993) at $2.4M. 3 crime films released in August 1993 report a worldwide gross, $386.5M in all, 52% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion.
- August 1993 releases with a gross
- 3
- combined worldwide
- $386.5M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- earned in the US & Canada
- 52%
#1 of 3 Top 3
What Were the Biggest Crime Hits of August 1993?
The Fugitive (1993) leads with $368.9M, 95% of the total. The top 3 together took $386.5M, 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.
- Number 1
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Number 2 -
Number 3
US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world
The chart
Every Crime Release of August 1993, 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 August 1993.
- 1 Aug 6, 1993 US and Canada: $183.9M Rest of the world: $185M Worldwide: $368.9M
- 2 Aug 27, 1993 US and Canada: $15.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $15.2M
- 3 Aug 27, 1993 US and Canada: $2.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.4M
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in August 1993?
Of the top 3, Needful Things (1993) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while The Fugitive (1993) made 50% of its gross abroad. Across all 3 films, $201.5M (52%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 The Fugitive (1993) $368.9M $183.9M US & Canada · 50% $185M elsewhere · 50%
- 2 Needful Things (1993) $15.2M $15.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 Son of the Pink Panther (1993) $2.4M $2.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of August 1993 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 32 (Aug 1–7) took $368.9M, led by The Fugitive (1993). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 32 Wk 32 Aug 1–7 The Fugitive (1993) $368.9M The Fugitive (1993)
- Week 33 Wk 33 Aug 8–14 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 34 Wk 34 Aug 15–21 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 35 Wk 35 Aug 22–28 Needful Things (1993) $17.6M Needful Things (1993)
- Week 36 Wk 36 Aug 29–Sep 4 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does August 1993 Compare With August in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, August 1993 earned the most: $386.5M from 3 films, led by The Fugitive (1993).
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 1984 2 films | 2 | $52M | – | Tightrope (1984) $48.1M |
| August 1985 1 film · −64% | 1 | $18.7M | −64% | Year of the Dragon (1985) $18.7M |
| August 1986 7 films · +116% | 7 | $40.4M | +116% | Armed and Dangerous (1986) $15.9M |
| August 1987 9 films · +212% | 9 | $126.3M | +212% | Stakeout (1987) $65.7M |
| August 1988 4 films · −22% | 4 | $98.3M | −22% | Young Guns (1988) $45.7M |
| August 1989 4 films · −41% | 4 | $58.4M | −41% | Lock Up (1989) $22.1M |
| August 1990 5 films · +58% | 5 | $92.4M | +58% | Darkman (1990) $48.9M |
| August 1991 6 films · −23% | 6 | $71M | −23% | Double Impact (1991) $30.1M |
| August 1992 3 films · +197% | 3 | $210.7M | +197% | Unforgiven (1992) $159.2M |
| August 1993 3 films · +83% | 3 | $386.5M | +83% | The Fugitive (1993) $368.9M |
Archive
Crime Box Office in 1993, Month by Month
The months of 1993 with their totals: August leads with $386.5M, led by The Fugitive (1993).
- January $205.6K #1 Man Bites Dog (1993)
- February $70.9M #1 Falling Down (1993)
- March $51.7M #1 Point of No Return (1993)
- April $14.6M #1 Boiling Point (1993)
- May $29.1M #1 Menace II Society (1993)
- June No grosses
- July $127.4M #1 Rising Sun (1993)
- August $386.5M #1 The Fugitive (1993)
- September $95.9M #1 Striking Distance (1993)
- October $141.5M #1 Demolition Man (1993)
- November $212.3M #1 A Perfect World (1993)
- December $195.4M #1 The Pelican Brief (1993)
FAQ
Crime Box Office August 1993: 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 crime movie in August 1993?
The Fugitive (1993) leads with $368.9M worldwide, $183.9M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Needful Things (1993) at $15.2M and Son of the Pink Panther (1993) at $2.4M.
How much did crime movies released in August 1993 earn?
3 crime films released in August 1993 report a worldwide gross, $386.5M in all, or $128.8M per film on average.
How many crime movies released in August 1993 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by The Fugitive (1993) with $368.9M.
How is the August 1993 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 August 1993. 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 August 1993 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.