#1 of 5 #1 crime movie of November 1997
1997 · Action, Adventure
$159.3M worldwide · 69% of the chart's total
$54.9M US & Canada · 34% $104.4M elsewhere · 66%
Crime box office · November 1997
Crime Box Office, November 1997: Top-Grossing Releases
The Jackal (1997) is the highest-grossing crime movie released in November 1997, with $159.3M worldwide, ahead of The Rainmaker (1997) at $45.9M and Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997) at $25.1M. 5 crime films released in November 1997 report a worldwide gross, $230.6M in all, 55% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is level with October 1997, whose releases took $230M. By language, English leads with $230.4M across 4 crime releases.
- November 1997 releases with a gross
- 5
- combined worldwide
- $230.6M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs October 1997
- ±0%
#1 of 5 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Crime Hits of November 1997?
The Jackal (1997) leads with $159.3M, 69% of the total. The top 5 together took $230.6M, almost all of what the 5 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 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 14, 1997 US and Canada: $54.9M Rest of the world: $104.4M Worldwide: $159.3M
- 2 Nov 21, 1997 US and Canada: $45.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $45.9M
- 3 Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997)Nov 21, 1997 US and Canada: $25.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $25.1M
Nov 21, 1997 · English · Drama, Mystery, Thriller $25.1M worldwide - 4 Nov 6, 1997 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $234.8K
- 5 Nov 7, 1997 US and Canada: $5.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $5.2K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in November 1997?
Of the top 5, The Rainmaker (1997) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while The Jackal (1997) made 66% of its gross abroad. Across all 5 films, $126M (55%) came from the US & Canada. 1 film of the top 5 reports no US & Canada figure.
- 1 The Jackal (1997) $159.3M $54.9M US & Canada · 34% $104.4M elsewhere · 66%
- 2 The Rainmaker (1997) $45.9M $45.9M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997) $25.1M $25.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Cure (1997) $234.8K No US & Canada figure reported
- 5 Cold Around the Heart (1997) $5.2K $5.2K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of November 1997 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 46 (Nov 9–15) took $159.3M, led by The Jackal (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 Cure (1997) $240K Cure (1997)
- Week 46 Wk 46 Nov 9–15 The Jackal (1997) $159.3M The Jackal (1997)
- Week 47 Wk 47 Nov 16–22 The Rainmaker (1997) $71M The Rainmaker (1997)
- Week 48 Wk 48 Nov 23–29 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- 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 1990 earned the most: $540.6M from 5 films, led by Home Alone (1990). November 1997 took $230.6M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 1988 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| November 1989 3 films | 3 | $62.5M | – | Harlem Nights (1989) $60.9M |
| November 1990 5 films · +765% | 5 | $540.6M | +765% | Home Alone (1990) $476.7M |
| November 1991 5 films · −63% | 5 | $198.3M | −63% | Cape Fear (1991) $182.3M |
| November 1992 5 films · −38% | 5 | $123.3M | −38% | The Crying Game (1992) $62.5M |
| November 1993 5 films · +72% | 5 | $212.3M | +72% | A Perfect World (1993) $135.1M |
| November 1994 4 films · −75% | 4 | $52.8M | −75% | A Low Down Dirty Shame (1994) $29.4M |
| November 1995 4 films · +204% | 4 | $160.6M | +204% | Casino (1995) $116.1M |
| November 1996 6 films · +218% | 6 | $511.3M | +218% | Ransom (1996) $309.5M |
| November 1997 5 films · −55% | 5 | $230.6M | −55% | The Jackal (1997) $159.3M |
Archive
Crime Box Office in 1997, Month by Month
The months of 1997 with their totals: June leads with $707.9M, led by Face/Off (1997).
- January $36.6M #1 Mr. Nice Guy (1997)
- February $199.1M #1 Donnie Brasco (1997)
- March $142.4M #1 The Devil's Own (1997)
- April $59.9M #1 Grosse Pointe Blank (1997)
- May $77.7M #1 Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)
- June $707.9M #1 Face/Off (1997)
- July $44.5M #1 Nothing to Lose (1997)
- August $222.6M #1 Conspiracy Theory (1997)
- September $126.8M #1 L.A. Confidential (1997)
- October $230M #1 I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)
- November $230.6M #1 The Jackal (1997)
- December $39.7M #1 Jackie Brown (1997)
FAQ
Crime 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 5 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing crime movie in November 1997?
The Jackal (1997) leads with $159.3M worldwide, $54.9M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Rainmaker (1997) at $45.9M and Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997) at $25.1M.
How much did crime movies released in November 1997 earn?
5 crime films released in November 1997 report a worldwide gross, $230.6M in all, or $46.1M per film on average. October 1997 releases took $230M.
How many crime movies released in November 1997 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by The Jackal (1997) with $159.3M.
How is the November 1997 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 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 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.