#1 of 13 #1 drama movie of March 1997
1997 · Drama, Thriller
$140.8M worldwide · 56% of the chart's total
$42.9M US & Canada · 30% $97.9M elsewhere · 70%
Drama box office · March 1997
Drama Box Office, March 1997: Top-Grossing Releases
The Devil's Own (1997) is the highest-grossing drama movie released in March 1997, with $140.8M worldwide, ahead of Private Parts (1997) at $41.2M and Selena (1997) at $35.8M. 13 drama films released in March 1997 report a worldwide gross, $251.8M in all, 55% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 38% on February 1997, whose releases took $408.8M. By language, English leads with $233.3M across 11 drama releases.
- March 1997 releases with a gross
- 13
- combined worldwide
- $251.8M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs February 1997
- −38%
#1 of 13 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Drama Hits of March 1997?
The Devil's Own (1997) leads with $140.8M, 56% of the total. The top 5 together took $246.4M, 98% of what all 13 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 March 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 March 1997.
- 1 Mar 26, 1997 US and Canada: $42.9M Rest of the world: $97.9M Worldwide: $140.8M
- 2 Mar 7, 1997 US and Canada: $41.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $41.2M
- 3 Mar 21, 1997 US and Canada: $35.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $35.8M
- 4 Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth (1997)Mar 15, 1997 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $15.8M
Mar 15, 1997 · Japanese · Sci-Fi, Drama, Animation $15.8M worldwide - 5 Mar 14, 1997 US and Canada: $12.5M Rest of the world: $303.4K Worldwide: $12.8M
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Mar 21, 1997 US and Canada: $2.7M Rest of the world: $8.5K Worldwide: $2.7M - 7
Mar 5, 1997 US and Canada: $2.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.1M - 8
Mar 7, 1997 US and Canada: $532.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $532.7K - 9
Mar 7, 1997 US and Canada: $40K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $40K - 10
Mar 14, 1997 US and Canada: $31.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $31.6K - 11
Mar 19, 1997 US and Canada: $29.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $29.1K - 12
Mar 9, 1997 US and Canada: $3.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.3K - 13
Mar 5, 1997 US and Canada: $2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in March 1997?
Of the top 10, Private Parts (1997) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while The Devil's Own (1997) made 70% of its gross abroad. Across all 13 films, $137.7M (55%) came from the US & Canada. 1 film of the top 10 reports no US & Canada figure.
- 1 The Devil's Own (1997) $140.8M $42.9M US & Canada · 30% $97.9M elsewhere · 70%
- 2 Private Parts (1997) $41.2M $41.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 Selena (1997) $35.8M $35.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth (1997) $15.8M No US & Canada figure reported
- 5 Love Jones (1997) $12.8M $12.5M US & Canada · 98% $303.4K elsewhere · 2%
- 6 Crash (1997) $2.7M $2.7M US & Canada · 100% $8.5K elsewhere · <1%
- 7 The Daytrippers (1997) $2.1M $2.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 8 Boys Life 2 (1997) $532.7K $532.7K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 9 Good Luck (1997) $40K $40K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 10 The Substance of Fire (1997) $31.6K $31.6K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Gross bands
How Many March 1997 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
1 of 13 films crossed $100M and took $140.8M between them, 56% of the total. 8 films, 62% of the list, earned under $10M.
56% 42%
- $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, 8% of the list $140.8M · 56% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 4 films, 31% of the list $105.6M · 42% of the gross
- Under $10M 8 films, 62% of the list $5.4M · 2% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of March 1997 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 13 (Mar 23–29) took $140.8M, led by The Devil's Own (1997). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 9 Wk 9 Feb 23–Mar 1 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 10 Wk 10 Mar 2–8 Private Parts (1997) $43.9M Private Parts (1997)
- Week 11 Wk 11 Mar 9–15 Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth (1997) $28.6M Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth (1997)
- Week 12 Wk 12 Mar 16–22 Selena (1997) $38.5M Selena (1997)
- Week 13 Wk 13 Mar 23–29 The Devil's Own (1997) $140.8M The Devil's Own (1997)
- Week 14 Wk 14 Mar 30–Apr 5 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does March 1997 Compare With March in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, March 1994 earned the most: $397.4M from 9 films, led by Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994). March 1997 took $251.8M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 1988 11 films | 11 | $113.6M | – | Biloxi Blues (1988) $51.7M |
| March 1989 13 films · −20% | 13 | $90.3M | −20% | Lean on Me (1989) $31.9M |
| March 1990 12 films · −42% | 12 | $52.2M | −42% | Lord of the Flies (1990) $14M |
| March 1991 15 films · +194% | 15 | $153.8M | +194% | New Jack City (1991) $47.6M |
| March 1992 10 films · +14% | 10 | $175.7M | +14% | White Men Can’t Jump (1992) $90.8M |
| March 1993 9 films · −37% | 9 | $111.4M | −37% | Point of No Return (1993) $30M |
| March 1994 9 films · +257% | 9 | $397.4M | +257% | Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994) $245.7M |
| March 1995 12 films · −29% | 12 | $281.3M | −29% | Outbreak (1995) $189.9M |
| March 1996 12 films · −22% | 12 | $218.8M | −22% | Up Close & Personal (1996) $100.7M |
| March 1997 13 films · +15% | 13 | $251.8M | +15% | The Devil's Own (1997) $140.8M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Drama Movies Speak in March 1997?
English-language drama films took $233.3M across 11 films, 93% of the total, ahead of Japanese-language drama films ($15.8M).
Archive
Drama Box Office in 1997, Month by Month
The months of 1997 with their totals: December leads with $3B, led by Titanic (1997).
- January $26.6M #1 Mother (1997)
- February $408.8M #1 Dante's Peak (1997)
- March $251.8M #1 The Devil's Own (1997)
- April $200.9M #1 Volcano (1997)
- May $17.1M #1 Night Falls on Manhattan (1997)
- June $267.6M #1 Face/Off (1997)
- July $526.5M #1 Air Force One (1997)
- August $192.4M #1 G.I. Jane (1997)
- September $237.1M #1 L.A. Confidential (1997)
- October $450.8M #1 The Devil's Advocate (1997)
- November $258.3M #1 Anastasia (1997)
- December $3B #1 Titanic (1997)
FAQ
Drama Box Office March 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 13 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing drama movie in March 1997?
The Devil's Own (1997) leads with $140.8M worldwide, $42.9M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Private Parts (1997) at $41.2M and Selena (1997) at $35.8M.
How much did drama movies released in March 1997 earn?
13 drama films released in March 1997 report a worldwide gross, $251.8M in all, or $19.4M per film on average. February 1997 releases took $408.8M.
How many drama movies released in March 1997 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by The Devil's Own (1997) with $140.8M.
How is the March 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 March 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 March 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.