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Family Box Office 1987: Highest-Grossing Family Movies

3 Men and a Baby (1987) is the highest-grossing family movie released in 1987, with $167.8M worldwide, ahead of *batteries not included (1987) at $65.1M and Harry and the Hendersons (1987) at $50M. 13 family films released in 1987 report a worldwide gross, $412.1M in all, 84% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 18% on 1986, whose releases took $349.6M. By language, English leads with $412M across 12 family releases.

1987 releases with a gross
13
combined worldwide
$412.1M
film crossed $100M
1
vs 1986
+18%
3 Men and a Baby (1987) movie poster #1 of 13
#1 family movie of 1987

3 Men and a Baby (1987)

1987 · Drama, Comedy

$167.8M worldwide · 41% of the chart's total

$167.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Family Hits of 1987?

3 Men and a Baby (1987) leads with $167.8M, 41% of the total. The top 5 together took $344.1M, 84% of what all 13 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. 3 Men and a Baby (1987) movie poster Number 1
    $167.8M 3 Men and a Baby (1987)
    $167.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  2. *batteries not included (1987) movie poster Number 2
    $65.1M *batteries not included (1987)
    $32.9M US & Canada · 51% $32.1M elsewhere · 49%
  3. Harry and the Hendersons (1987) movie poster Number 3
    $50M Harry and the Hendersons (1987)
    $29.8M US & Canada · 60% $20.2M elsewhere · 40%
  4. The Princess Bride (1987) movie poster Number 4
    $31M The Princess Bride (1987)
    $30.9M US & Canada · 100% $125K elsewhere · <1%
  5. Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987) movie poster Number 5
    $30.3M Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)
    $15.7M US & Canada · 52% $14.6M elsewhere · 48%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Family Release of 1987, 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 1987.

  1. 1 3 Men and a Baby (1987) movie poster
    3 Men and a Baby (1987) Nov 25, 1987 · English · Drama, Comedy, Family $167.8M worldwide
    Nov 25, 1987 US and Canada: $167.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $167.8M
  2. 2 *batteries not included (1987) movie poster
    *batteries not included (1987) Dec 18, 1987 · English · Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Comedy $65.1M worldwide
    Dec 18, 1987 US and Canada: $32.9M Rest of the world: $32.1M Worldwide: $65.1M
  3. 3 Harry and the Hendersons (1987) movie poster
    Harry and the Hendersons (1987) Jun 5, 1987 · English · Fantasy, Comedy, Family $50M worldwide
    Jun 5, 1987 US and Canada: $29.8M Rest of the world: $20.2M Worldwide: $50M
  4. 4 The Princess Bride (1987) movie poster
    The Princess Bride (1987) Sep 25, 1987 · English · Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy $31M worldwide
    Sep 25, 1987 US and Canada: $30.9M Rest of the world: $125K Worldwide: $31M
  5. 5 Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987) movie poster
    Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987) Jul 24, 1987 · English · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi $30.3M worldwide
    Jul 24, 1987 US and Canada: $15.7M Rest of the world: $14.6M Worldwide: $30.3M
  6. 6 Ernest Goes to Camp (1987) movie poster
    Ernest Goes to Camp (1987) May 22, 1987 · English · Comedy, Family $23.5M worldwide
    May 22, 1987 US and Canada: $23.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $23.5M
  7. 7 Benji the Hunted (1987) movie poster
    Benji the Hunted (1987) Jun 5, 1987 · English · Adventure, Family $22.3M worldwide
    Jun 5, 1987 US and Canada: $22.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $22.3M
  8. 8 Teen Wolf Too (1987) movie poster
    Teen Wolf Too (1987) Nov 20, 1987 · English · Fantasy, Comedy, Family $7.9M worldwide
    Nov 20, 1987 US and Canada: $7.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7.9M
  9. 9 The Chipmunk Adventure (1987) movie poster
    The Chipmunk Adventure (1987) May 9, 1987 · English · Comedy, Music, Family $6.8M worldwide
    May 9, 1987 US and Canada: $6.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $6.8M
  10. 10 Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night (1987) movie poster
    Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night (1987) Aug 6, 1987 · English · Animation, Family, Adventure $3.3M worldwide
    Aug 6, 1987 US and Canada: $3.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.3M
  11. 11 The Care Bears Adventure in Wonderland (1987) movie poster
    The Care Bears Adventure in Wonderland (1987) Aug 7, 1987 · English · Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy $2.6M worldwide
    Aug 7, 1987 US and Canada: $2.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.6M
  12. 12 The Garbage Pail Kids Movie (1987) movie poster
    The Garbage Pail Kids Movie (1987) Aug 22, 1987 · English · Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy $1.6M worldwide
    Aug 22, 1987 US and Canada: $1.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.6M
  13. 13 Where Is the Friend’s House? (1987) movie poster
    Where Is the Friend’s House? (1987) Feb 1, 1987 · Persian · Drama, Family, Adventure $14.4K worldwide
    Feb 1, 1987 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $14.4K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in 1987?

Of the top 10, 3 Men and a Baby (1987) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while *batteries not included (1987) made 49% of its gross abroad. Across all 13 films, $344.9M (84%) came from the US & Canada.

  1. 1 3 Men and a Baby (1987) $167.8M
    $167.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  2. 2 *batteries not included (1987) $65.1M
    $32.9M US & Canada · 51% $32.1M elsewhere · 49%
  3. 3 Harry and the Hendersons (1987) $50M
    $29.8M US & Canada · 60% $20.2M elsewhere · 40%
  4. 4 The Princess Bride (1987) $31M
    $30.9M US & Canada · 100% $125K elsewhere · <1%
  5. 5 Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987) $30.3M
    $15.7M US & Canada · 52% $14.6M elsewhere · 48%
  6. 6 Ernest Goes to Camp (1987) $23.5M
    $23.5M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  7. 7 Benji the Hunted (1987) $22.3M
    $22.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  8. 8 Teen Wolf Too (1987) $7.9M
    $7.9M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  9. 9 The Chipmunk Adventure (1987) $6.8M
    $6.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  10. 10 Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night (1987) $3.3M
    $3.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Gross bands

How Many 1987 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

1 of 13 films crossed $100M and took $167.8M between them, 41% of the total. 6 films, 46% 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, 8% of the list $167.8M · 41% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 6 films, 46% of the list $222.1M · 54% of the gross
  • Under $10M 6 films, 46% of the list $22.2M · 5% of the gross
By release month

Which Month of 1987 Earned the Most?

November releases took the most, $175.7M from 2 films, led by 3 Men and a Baby (1987). February was the quietest month ($14.4K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.

  1. January Jan No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  2. February Feb Where Is the Friend’s House? (1987) $14.4K Where Is the Friend’s House? (1987)
  3. March Mar No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  4. April Apr No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  5. May May Ernest Goes to Camp (1987) $30.3M Ernest Goes to Camp (1987)
  6. June Jun Harry and the Hendersons (1987) $72.3M Harry and the Hendersons (1987)
  7. July Jul Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987) $30.3M Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)
  8. August Aug Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night (1987) $7.4M Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night (1987)
  9. September Sep The Princess Bride (1987) $31M The Princess Bride (1987)
  10. October Oct No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  11. November Nov 3 Men and a Baby (1987) $175.7M 3 Men and a Baby (1987)
  12. December Dec *batteries not included (1987) $65.1M *batteries not included (1987)
Last 10 years

How Does 1987 Compare With Previous Years?

Of these 10 years, 1987 earned the most: $412.1M from 13 films, led by 3 Men and a Baby (1987).

Year Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
1978 4 films 4 $51.5M – The Wiz (1978) $21M
1979 3 films · +143% 3 $125.2M +143% The Muppet Movie (1979) $66.5M
1980 5 films · −26% 5 $92.5M −26% Popeye (1980) $49.8M
1981 8 films · +83% 8 $169.1M +83% The Fox and the Hound (1981) $63.5M
1982 7 films · −19% 7 $136.9M −19% Annie (1982) $57.1M
1983 5 films · −56% 5 $60.1M −56% A Christmas Story (1983) $20.8M
1984 6 films · +105% 6 $123.3M +105% The Karate Kid (1984) $91.1M
1985 16 films · +100% 16 $247M +100% The Goonies (1985) $64.5M
1986 17 films · +42% 17 $349.6M +42% The Karate Kid Part II (1986) $115.1M
1987 13 films · +18% 13 $412.1M +18% 3 Men and a Baby (1987) $167.8M
By language

Which Languages Do the Biggest Family Movies Speak in 1987?

English-language family films took $412M across 12 films, 100% of the total, ahead of Persian-language family films ($14.4K).

1987 Family Box Office by Language

  1. English $412M
    12 films · #1 3 Men and a Baby (1987)
  2. Persian $14.4K
    1 film · #1 Where Is the Friend’s House? (1987)
Archive

Family Box Office Year by Year

Every year from 1938 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2019 leads with $9.1B, led by The Lion King (2019).

2020s 7 years · $22.3B
2010s 10 years · $62.9B
2000s 10 years · $44.3B
1990s 10 years · $14.6B
1980s 10 years · $3.1B
1970s 9 years · $811.6M
1960s 9 years · $657.6M
1950s 9 years · $412.6M
1940s 8 years · $438.2M
1930s 2 years · $210.7M
FAQ

Family Box Office 1987: 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 family movie in 1987?

3 Men and a Baby (1987) leads with $167.8M worldwide, $167.8M of it in the US & Canada. Next come *batteries not included (1987) at $65.1M and Harry and the Hendersons (1987) at $50M.

How much did family movies released in 1987 earn?

13 family films released in 1987 report a worldwide gross, $412.1M in all, or $31.7M per film on average. 1986 releases took $349.6M.

How many family movies released in 1987 made $1 billion?

None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by 3 Men and a Baby (1987) with $167.8M.

How much of the 1987 Family box office came from the US and Canada?

$344.9M of the $412.1M total, or 84%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 1 film of the 13 report no domestic figure.

How is the 1987 family 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 1987. 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 1987 family 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.