#1 of 11 #1 drama movie of April 1996
1996 · Drama, Mystery
$102.6M worldwide · 49% of the chart's total
$56.1M US & Canada · 55% $46.5M elsewhere · 45%
Drama box office · April 1996
Drama Box Office, April 1996: Top-Grossing Releases
Primal Fear (1996) is the highest-grossing drama movie released in April 1996, with $102.6M worldwide, ahead of The Quest (1996) at $57.4M and The Substitute (1996) at $14.8M. 11 drama films released in April 1996 report a worldwide gross, $208.9M in all, 61% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 5% on March 1996, whose releases took $218.8M. By language, English leads with $194M across 9 drama releases.
- April 1996 releases with a gross
- 11
- combined worldwide
- $208.9M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs March 1996
- −5%
#1 of 11 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Drama Hits of April 1996?
Primal Fear (1996) leads with $102.6M, 49% of the total. The top 5 together took $196.5M, 94% of what all 11 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 April 1996, 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 April 1996.
- 1 Apr 3, 1996 US and Canada: $56.1M Rest of the world: $46.5M Worldwide: $102.6M
- 2 Apr 19, 1996 US and Canada: $21.7M Rest of the world: $35.7M Worldwide: $57.4M
- 3 Apr 19, 1996 US and Canada: $14.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $14.8M
- 4 Apr 26, 1996 US and Canada: $11.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $11.5M
- 5 Apr 26, 1996 US and Canada: $10.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $10.2M
- 6
Apr 19, 1996 US and Canada: $10.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $10.1M - 7
Apr 3, 1996 US and Canada: $2.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.1M - 8
Apr 26, 1996 US and Canada: $87.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $87.6K - 9
Apr 19, 1996 US and Canada: $50K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $50K - 10
Apr 18, 1996 US and Canada: $24.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $24.7K - 11
Apr 3, 1996 US and Canada: $3.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.8K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in April 1996?
Of the top 10, The Substitute (1996) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while The Quest (1996) made 62% of its gross abroad. Across all 11 films, $126.7M (61%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Primal Fear (1996) $102.6M $56.1M US & Canada · 55% $46.5M elsewhere · 45%
- 2 The Quest (1996) $57.4M $21.7M US & Canada · 38% $35.7M elsewhere · 62%
- 3 The Substitute (1996) $14.8M $14.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Mulholland Falls (1996) $11.5M $11.5M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 Sunset Park (1996) $10.2M $10.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 6 Mrs. Winterbourne (1996) $10.1M $10.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 7 Faithful (1996) $2.1M $2.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 8 Butterfly Kiss (1996) $87.6K $87.6K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 9 Hamsun (1996) $50K $50K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 10 Dream for an Insomniac (1996) $24.7K $24.7K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Gross bands
How Many April 1996 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
1 of 11 films crossed $100M and took $102.6M between them, 49% of the total. 5 films, 45% of the list, earned under $10M.
49% 50%
- $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 1 film, 9% of the list $102.6M · 49% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 5 films, 45% of the list $104M · 50% of the gross
- Under $10M 5 films, 45% of the list $2.3M · 1% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of April 1996 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 14 (Mar 31–Apr 6) took $104.7M, led by Primal Fear (1996). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 14 Wk 14 Mar 31–Apr 6 Primal Fear (1996) $104.7M Primal Fear (1996)
- Week 15 Wk 15 Apr 7–13 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 16 Wk 16 Apr 14–20 The Quest (1996) $82.4M The Quest (1996)
- Week 17 Wk 17 Apr 21–27 Mulholland Falls (1996) $21.8M Mulholland Falls (1996)
- Week 18 Wk 18 Apr 28–May 4 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does April 1996 Compare With April in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, April 1993 earned the most: $384M from 15 films, led by Indecent Proposal (1993). April 1996 took $208.9M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 1987 3 films | 3 | $34.4M | – | Project X (1987) $21.6M |
| April 1988 12 films · +259% | 12 | $123.7M | +259% | Colors (1988) $46.6M |
| April 1989 5 films · −9% | 5 | $112.9M | −9% | Field of Dreams (1989) $84.5M |
| April 1990 9 films · −41% | 9 | $66.6M | −41% | The Guardian (1990) $17M |
| April 1991 13 films · +70% | 13 | $113.4M | +70% | Out for Justice (1991) $39.7M |
| April 1992 13 films · −25% | 13 | $84.5M | −25% | The Player (1992) $21.7M |
| April 1993 15 films · +354% | 15 | $384M | +354% | Indecent Proposal (1993) $266.6M |
| April 1994 9 films · −72% | 9 | $106.7M | −72% | When a Man Loves a Woman (1994) $50M |
| April 1995 15 films · +196% | 15 | $315.6M | +196% | Bad Boys (1995) $141.4M |
| April 1996 11 films · −34% | 11 | $208.9M | −34% | Primal Fear (1996) $102.6M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Drama Movies Speak in April 1996?
English-language drama films took $194M across 9 films, 93% of the total, ahead of Swedish-language drama films ($50K).
Archive
Drama Box Office in 1996, Month by Month
The months of 1996 with their totals: December leads with $885.8M, led by Jerry Maguire (1996).
- January $142.9M #1 Mr. Holland's Opus (1996)
- February $66.9M #1 City Hall (1996)
- March $218.8M #1 Up Close & Personal (1996)
- April $208.9M #1 Primal Fear (1996)
- May $549.5M #1 Twister (1996)
- June $809.4M #1 The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)
- July $337.7M #1 A Time to Kill (1996)
- August $224.2M #1 Chain Reaction (1996)
- September $129.9M #1 Last Man Standing (1996)
- October $433.9M #1 Sleepers (1996)
- November $537.4M #1 The English Patient (1996)
- December $885.8M #1 Jerry Maguire (1996)
FAQ
Drama Box Office April 1996: 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 11 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing drama movie in April 1996?
Primal Fear (1996) leads with $102.6M worldwide, $56.1M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Quest (1996) at $57.4M and The Substitute (1996) at $14.8M.
How much did drama movies released in April 1996 earn?
11 drama films released in April 1996 report a worldwide gross, $208.9M in all, or $19M per film on average. March 1996 releases took $218.8M.
How many drama movies released in April 1996 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Primal Fear (1996) with $102.6M.
How is the April 1996 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 April 1996. 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 April 1996 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.