#1 of 18 #1 drama movie of September 1991
1991 · Drama, Comedy
$41.9M worldwide · 38% of the chart's total
$41.9M US & Canada · 100% $245 elsewhere · <1%
Drama box office · September 1991
Drama Box Office, September 1991: Top-Grossing Releases
The Fisher King (1991) is the highest-grossing drama movie released in September 1991, with $41.9M worldwide, ahead of Paradise (1991) at $18.6M and The Commitments (1991) at $14.9M. 18 drama films released in September 1991 report a worldwide gross, $109.8M in all, 100% of it from the US & Canada. That is level with August 1991, whose releases took $109.6M. By language, English leads with $106.8M across 15 drama releases.
- September 1991 releases with a gross
- 18
- combined worldwide
- $109.8M
- The Fisher King (1991), the #1
- $41.9M
- vs August 1991
- ±0%
#1 of 18 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Drama Hits of September 1991?
The Fisher King (1991) leads with $41.9M, 38% of the total. The top 5 together took $92.6M, 84% of what all 18 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 Drama Release of September 1991, 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 1991.
- 1 Sep 20, 1991 US and Canada: $41.9M Rest of the world: $245 Worldwide: $41.9M
- 2 Sep 12, 1991 US and Canada: $18.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $18.6M
- 3 Sep 13, 1991 US and Canada: $14.9M Rest of the world: $1.5K Worldwide: $14.9M
- 4 Sep 20, 1991 US and Canada: $8.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $8.9M
- 5 Sep 5, 1991 US and Canada: $8.2M Rest of the world: $170 Worldwide: $8.2M
- 6
Sep 10, 1991 US and Canada: $6.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $6.3M - 7
Sep 20, 1991 US and Canada: $5.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $5.5M - 8
Sep 10, 1991 US and Canada: $2.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.6M - 9
Sep 13, 1991 US and Canada: $1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1M - 10
Sep 3, 1991 US and Canada: $699.3K Rest of the world: $7.2K Worldwide: $706.4K - 11
Sep 20, 1991 US and Canada: $456.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $456.1K - 12
Sep 1, 1991 US and Canada: $377.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $377.8K - 13
Sep 20, 1991 US and Canada: $191.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $191.1K - 14
Sep 13, 1991 US and Canada: $99.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $99.2K - 15
Sep 22, 1991 US and Canada: $44.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $44.9K - 16
Sep 6, 1991 US and Canada: $31K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $31K - 17
Sep 3, 1991 US and Canada: $15.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $15.1K - 18
Sep 11, 1991 US and Canada: $12.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $12.9K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in September 1991?
Of the top 10, Paradise (1991) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Edward II (1991) made 1% of its gross abroad. Across all 18 films, $109.8M (100%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 The Fisher King (1991) $41.9M $41.9M US & Canada · 100% $245 elsewhere · <1%
- 2 Paradise (1991) $18.6M $18.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 The Commitments (1991) $14.9M $14.9M US & Canada · 100% $1.5K elsewhere · <1%
- 4 Late for Dinner (1991) $8.9M $8.9M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 Black Robe (1991) $8.2M $8.2M US & Canada · 100% $170 elsewhere · <1%
- 6 Rambling Rose (1991) $6.3M $6.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 7 Livin’ Large! (1991) $5.5M $5.5M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 8 Raise the Red Lantern (1991) $2.6M $2.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 9 Meeting Venus (1991) $1M $1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 10 Edward II (1991) $706.4K $699.3K US & Canada · 99% $7.2K elsewhere · 1%
Gross bands
How Many September 1991 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
None of the 18 films reached $100M. 15 films, 83% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $109.8M total.
69% 31%
- $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 3 films, 17% of the list $75.5M · 69% of the gross
- Under $10M 15 films, 83% of the list $34.4M · 31% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of September 1991 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 38 (Sep 15–21) took $56.9M, led by The Fisher King (1991). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 36 Wk 36 Sep 1–7 Black Robe (1991) $9.3M Black Robe (1991)
- Week 37 Wk 37 Sep 8–14 Paradise (1991) $43.5M Paradise (1991)
- Week 38 Wk 38 Sep 15–21 The Fisher King (1991) $56.9M The Fisher King (1991)
- Week 39 Wk 39 Sep 22–28 Bed & Breakfast (1991) $44.9K Bed & Breakfast (1991)
- Week 40 Wk 40 Sep 29–Oct 5 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does September 1991 Compare With September in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, September 1987 earned the most: $374.9M from 19 films, led by Fatal Attraction (1987). September 1991 took $109.8M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1982 6 films | 6 | $8.3M | – | The Draughtsman’s Contract (1982) $2.3M |
| September 1983 10 films · +1036% | 10 | $94.7M | +1036% | The Big Chill (1983) $56.4M |
| September 1984 12 films · +12% | 12 | $106.2M | +12% | Amadeus (1984) $52.3M |
| September 1985 8 films · −66% | 8 | $36.5M | −66% | Agnes of God (1985) $25.6M |
| September 1986 7 films · −30% | 7 | $25.6M | −30% | Blue Velvet (1986) $8.7M |
| September 1987 19 films · +1362% | 19 | $374.9M | +1362% | Fatal Attraction (1987) $320.1M |
| September 1988 23 films · −69% | 23 | $116.6M | −69% | Gorillas in the Mist (1988) $61.1M |
| September 1989 13 films · +13% | 13 | $132.4M | +13% | Sea of Love (1989) $110.9M |
| September 1990 15 films · −22% | 15 | $103.2M | −22% | Goodfellas (1990) $47.1M |
| September 1991 18 films · +6% | 18 | $109.8M | +6% | The Fisher King (1991) $41.9M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Drama Movies Speak in September 1991?
English-language drama films took $106.8M across 15 films, 97% of the total, ahead of Chinese-language drama films ($2.6M) and Russian-language drama films ($377.8K).
Archive
Drama Box Office in 1991, Month by Month
The months of 1991 with their totals: June leads with $519.8M, led by Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991).
- January $314.3M #1 Sleeping with the Enemy (1991)
- February $64.5M #1 L.A. Story (1991)
- March $153.8M #1 New Jack City (1991)
- April $113.4M #1 Out for Justice (1991)
- May $245.6M #1 Backdraft (1991)
- June $519.8M #1 Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)
- July $129M #1 Boyz n the Hood (1991)
- August $109.6M #1 Doc Hollywood (1991)
- September $109.8M #1 The Fisher King (1991)
- October $104.1M #1 Curly Sue (1991)
- November $125.9M #1 My Girl (1991)
- December $380.9M #1 JFK (1991)
FAQ
Drama Box Office September 1991: 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 18 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing drama movie in September 1991?
The Fisher King (1991) leads with $41.9M worldwide, $41.9M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Paradise (1991) at $18.6M and The Commitments (1991) at $14.9M.
How much did drama movies released in September 1991 earn?
18 drama films released in September 1991 report a worldwide gross, $109.8M in all, or $6.1M per film on average. August 1991 releases took $109.6M.
How many drama movies released in September 1991 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, The Fisher King (1991), earned $41.9M.
How is the September 1991 drama 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 1991. 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 1991 drama 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.