#1 of 4 #1 crime movie of August 1998
1998 · Mystery, Thriller
$103.9M worldwide · 100% of the chart's total
$55.6M US & Canada · 54% $48.3M elsewhere · 46%
Crime box office · August 1998
Crime Box Office, August 1998: Top-Grossing Releases
Snake Eyes (1998) is the highest-grossing crime movie released in August 1998, with $103.9M worldwide, ahead of Safe Men (1998) at $45.7K and Frogs for Snakes (1998) at $21.6K. 4 crime films released in August 1998 report a worldwide gross, $104M in all, 54% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion.
- August 1998 releases with a gross
- 4
- combined worldwide
- $104M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- earned in the US & Canada
- 54%
#1 of 4 Top 4
What Were the Biggest Crime Hits of August 1998?
Snake Eyes (1998) leads with $103.9M, 100% of the total. The top 4 together took $104M, almost all of what the 4 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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Number 4
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The chart
Every Crime Release of August 1998, 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 1998.
- 1 Aug 7, 1998 US and Canada: $55.6M Rest of the world: $48.3M Worldwide: $103.9M
- 2 Aug 7, 1998 US and Canada: $45.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $45.7K
- 3 Aug 14, 1998 US and Canada: $21.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $21.6K
- 4 Aug 8, 1998 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $20.2K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in August 1998?
Of the top 4, Safe Men (1998) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Snake Eyes (1998) made 46% of its gross abroad. Across all 4 films, $55.7M (54%) came from the US & Canada. 1 film of the top 4 reports no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Snake Eyes (1998) $103.9M $55.6M US & Canada · 54% $48.3M elsewhere · 46%
- 2 Safe Men (1998) $45.7K $45.7K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 Frogs for Snakes (1998) $21.6K $21.6K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Short Sharp Shock (1998) $20.2K No US & Canada figure reported
By release week
Which Week of August 1998 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 32 (Aug 2–8) took $104M, led by Snake Eyes (1998). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 31 Wk 31 Jul 26–Aug 1 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 32 Wk 32 Aug 2–8 Snake Eyes (1998) $104M Snake Eyes (1998)
- Week 33 Wk 33 Aug 9–15 Frogs for Snakes (1998) $21.6K Frogs for Snakes (1998)
- Week 34 Wk 34 Aug 16–22 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 35 Wk 35 Aug 23–29 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 36 Wk 36 Aug 30–Sep 5 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does August 1998 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). August 1998 took $104M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 1989 4 films | 4 | $58.4M | – | 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 |
| August 1994 4 films · −83% | 4 | $64.1M | −83% | Natural Born Killers (1994) $50.3M |
| August 1995 3 films · +256% | 3 | $228.3M | +256% | Dangerous Minds (1995) $179.5M |
| August 1996 3 films · −99% | 3 | $1.9M | −99% | Kansas City (1996) $1.4M |
| August 1997 6 films · +11390% | 6 | $222.6M | +11390% | Conspiracy Theory (1997) $137M |
| August 1998 4 films · −53% | 4 | $104M | −53% | Snake Eyes (1998) $103.9M |
Archive
Crime Box Office in 1998, Month by Month
The months of 1998 with their totals: June leads with $404.5M, led by The X Files (1998).
- January $78.5M #1 Fallen (1998)
- February $73.1M #1 Dark City (1998)
- March $89.4M #1 The Big Lebowski (1998)
- April $121.9M #1 Mercury Rising (1998)
- May $16.8M #1 Les Misérables (1998)
- June $404.5M #1 The X Files (1998)
- July $330M #1 Lethal Weapon 4 (1998)
- August $104M #1 Snake Eyes (1998)
- September $288.5M #1 Rush Hour (1998)
- October $23.9M #1 American History X (1998)
- November $136.2M #1 The Siege (1998)
- December $18.7M #1 A Simple Plan (1998)
FAQ
Crime Box Office August 1998: 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 4 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing crime movie in August 1998?
Snake Eyes (1998) leads with $103.9M worldwide, $55.6M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Safe Men (1998) at $45.7K and Frogs for Snakes (1998) at $21.6K.
How much did crime movies released in August 1998 earn?
4 crime films released in August 1998 report a worldwide gross, $104M in all, or $26M per film on average.
How many crime movies released in August 1998 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Snake Eyes (1998) with $103.9M.
How is the August 1998 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 1998. 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 1998 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.