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Drama box office · November 1997

Drama Box Office, November 1997: Top-Grossing Releases

Anastasia (1997) is the highest-grossing drama movie released in November 1997, with $139.8M worldwide, ahead of The Rainmaker (1997) at $45.9M and Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997) at $25.1M. 15 drama films released in November 1997 report a worldwide gross, $258.3M in all, 68% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 43% on October 1997, whose releases took $450.8M. By language, English leads with $258M across 14 drama releases.

November 1997 releases with a gross
15
combined worldwide
$258.3M
film crossed $100M
1
vs October 1997
−43%
Anastasia (1997) movie poster #1 of 15
#1 drama movie of November 1997

Anastasia (1997)

1997 · Adventure, Drama

$139.8M worldwide · 54% of the chart's total

$58.4M US & Canada · 42% $81.4M elsewhere · 58%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Drama Hits of November 1997?

Anastasia (1997) leads with $139.8M, 54% of the total. The top 5 together took $239.4M, 93% of what all 15 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Anastasia (1997) movie poster Number 1
    $139.8M Anastasia (1997)
    $58.4M US & Canada · 42% $81.4M elsewhere · 58%
  2. The Rainmaker (1997) movie poster Number 2
    $45.9M The Rainmaker (1997)
    $45.9M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  3. Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997) movie poster Number 3
    $25.1M Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997)
    $25.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  4. Eve's Bayou (1997) movie poster Number 4
    $14.8M Eve's Bayou (1997)
    $14.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  5. The Wings of the Dove (1997) movie poster Number 5
    $13.7M The Wings of the Dove (1997)
    $13.7M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Drama 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. 1 Anastasia (1997) movie poster
    Anastasia (1997) Nov 21, 1997 · English · Adventure, Drama, Animation $139.8M worldwide
    Nov 21, 1997 US and Canada: $58.4M Rest of the world: $81.4M Worldwide: $139.8M
  2. 2 The Rainmaker (1997) movie poster
    The Rainmaker (1997) Nov 21, 1997 · English · Drama, Thriller, Crime $45.9M worldwide
    Nov 21, 1997 US and Canada: $45.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $45.9M
  3. 3 Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997) movie poster
    Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997) Nov 21, 1997 · English · Drama, Mystery, Thriller $25.1M worldwide
    Nov 21, 1997 US and Canada: $25.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $25.1M
  4. 4 Eve's Bayou (1997) movie poster
    Eve's Bayou (1997) Nov 7, 1997 · English · Drama $14.8M worldwide
    Nov 7, 1997 US and Canada: $14.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $14.8M
  5. 5 The Wings of the Dove (1997) movie poster
    The Wings of the Dove (1997) Nov 7, 1997 · English · Drama, Romance $13.7M worldwide
    Nov 7, 1997 US and Canada: $13.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $13.7M
  6. 6 Mad City (1997) movie poster
    Mad City (1997) Nov 7, 1997 · English · Drama, Thriller $10.5M worldwide
    Nov 7, 1997 US and Canada: $10.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $10.5M
  7. 7 The Sweet Hereafter (1997) movie poster
    The Sweet Hereafter (1997) Nov 21, 1997 · English · Drama $3.3M worldwide
    Nov 21, 1997 US and Canada: $3.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.3M
  8. 8 One Night Stand (1997) movie poster
    One Night Stand (1997) Nov 14, 1997 · English · Drama $2.6M worldwide
    Nov 14, 1997 US and Canada: $2.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.6M
  9. 9 The Tango Lesson (1997) movie poster
    The Tango Lesson (1997) Nov 14, 1997 · English · Drama, Romance, Music $1.1M worldwide
    Nov 14, 1997 US and Canada: $1.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.1M
  10. 10 Bent (1997) movie poster
    Bent (1997) Nov 26, 1997 · English · Romance, Drama, History $496.1K worldwide
    Nov 26, 1997 US and Canada: $496.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $496.1K
  11. 11 Welcome to Sarajevo (1997) movie poster
    Welcome to Sarajevo (1997) Nov 26, 1997 · English · Drama, War $334.3K worldwide
    Nov 26, 1997 US and Canada: $334.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $334.3K
  12. 12 Marius and Jeannette (1997) movie poster
    Marius and Jeannette (1997) Nov 19, 1997 · French · Comedy, Drama, Romance $285K worldwide
    Nov 19, 1997 US and Canada: $285K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $285K
  13. 13 Under the Skin (1997) movie poster
    Under the Skin (1997) Nov 28, 1997 · English · Drama $140.3K worldwide
    Nov 28, 1997 US and Canada: $140.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $140.3K
  14. 14 Lawn Dogs (1997) movie poster
    Lawn Dogs (1997) Nov 21, 1997 · English · Drama $106.4K worldwide
    Nov 21, 1997 US and Canada: $106.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $106.4K
  15. 15 Cold Around the Heart (1997) movie poster
    Cold Around the Heart (1997) Nov 7, 1997 · English · Thriller, Drama, Crime $5.2K worldwide
    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 10, The Rainmaker (1997) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Anastasia (1997) made 58% of its gross abroad. Across all 15 films, $176.9M (68%) came from the US & Canada.

  1. 1 Anastasia (1997) $139.8M
    $58.4M US & Canada · 42% $81.4M elsewhere · 58%
  2. 2 The Rainmaker (1997) $45.9M
    $45.9M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  3. 3 Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997) $25.1M
    $25.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  4. 4 Eve's Bayou (1997) $14.8M
    $14.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  5. 5 The Wings of the Dove (1997) $13.7M
    $13.7M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  6. 6 Mad City (1997) $10.5M
    $10.5M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  7. 7 The Sweet Hereafter (1997) $3.3M
    $3.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  8. 8 One Night Stand (1997) $2.6M
    $2.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  9. 9 The Tango Lesson (1997) $1.1M
    $1.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  10. 10 Bent (1997) $496.1K
    $496.1K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Gross bands

How Many November 1997 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

1 of 15 films crossed $100M and took $139.8M between them, 54% of the total. 9 films, 60% of the list, earned under $10M.

  • $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, 7% of the list $139.8M · 54% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 5 films, 33% of the list $110.1M · 43% of the gross
  • Under $10M 9 films, 60% of the list $8.4M · 3% of the gross
By release week

Which Week of November 1997 Had the Biggest Releases?

Films released in week 47 (Nov 16–22) took $214.5M, led by Anastasia (1997). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.

  1. Week 44 Wk 44 Oct 26–Nov 1 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  2. Week 45 Wk 45 Nov 2–8 Eve's Bayou (1997) $39.1M Eve's Bayou (1997)
  3. Week 46 Wk 46 Nov 9–15 One Night Stand (1997) $3.7M One Night Stand (1997)
  4. Week 47 Wk 47 Nov 16–22 Anastasia (1997) $214.5M Anastasia (1997)
  5. Week 48 Wk 48 Nov 23–29 Bent (1997) $970.6K Bent (1997)
  6. 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 1993 earned the most: $747.3M from 14 films, led by Mrs. Doubtfire (1993). November 1997 took $258.3M.

Month Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
November 1988 11 films 11 $185M – The Land Before Time (1988) $84.8M
November 1989 13 films · +29% 13 $238.8M +29% Steel Magnolias (1989) $96.8M
November 1990 15 films · +203% 15 $724.1M +203% Dances with Wolves (1990) $424.2M
November 1991 11 films · −83% 11 $125.9M −83% My Girl (1991) $59.5M
November 1992 8 films · +450% 8 $692.5M +450% The Bodyguard (1992) $411M
November 1993 14 films · +8% 14 $747.3M +8% Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) $441.3M
November 1994 10 films · −32% 10 $506.8M −32% Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994) $223.7M
November 1995 10 films · −51% 10 $249.9M −51% Casino (1995) $116.1M
November 1996 16 films · +115% 16 $537.4M +115% The English Patient (1996) $232M
November 1997 15 films · −52% 15 $258.3M −52% Anastasia (1997) $139.8M
By language

Which Languages Do the Biggest Drama Movies Speak in November 1997?

English-language drama films took $258M across 14 films, 100% of the total, ahead of French-language drama films ($285K).

November 1997 Drama Box Office by Language

  1. English $258M
    14 films · #1 Anastasia (1997)
  2. French $285K
    1 film · #1 Marius and Jeannette (1997)
Archive

Drama Box Office in 1997, Month by Month

The months of 1997 with their totals: December leads with $3B, led by Titanic (1997).

FAQ

Drama 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 15 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing drama movie in November 1997?

Anastasia (1997) leads with $139.8M worldwide, $58.4M 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 drama movies released in November 1997 earn?

15 drama films released in November 1997 report a worldwide gross, $258.3M in all, or $17.2M per film on average. October 1997 releases took $450.8M.

How many drama movies released in November 1997 made $1 billion?

None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Anastasia (1997) with $139.8M.

How much of the November 1997 Drama box office came from the US and Canada?

$176.9M of the $258.3M total, or 68%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 0 films of the 15 report no domestic figure.

How is the November 1997 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 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 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.