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Family Box Office 1993: Highest-Grossing Family Movies

Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) is the highest-grossing family movie released in 1993, with $441.3M worldwide, ahead of Cool Runnings (1993) at $154.9M and Free Willy (1993) at $153.7M. 29 family films released in 1993 report a worldwide gross, $1.7B in all, 66% of it from the US & Canada. 6 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 172% on 1992, whose releases took $607.3M. By language, English leads with $1.6B across 27 family releases.

1993 releases with a gross
29
combined worldwide
$1.7B
films crossed $100M
6
vs 1992
+172%
Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) movie poster #1 of 29
#1 family movie of 1993

Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)

1993 · Drama, Comedy

$441.3M worldwide · 27% of the chart's total

$219.2M US & Canada · 50% $222.1M elsewhere · 50%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Family Hits of 1993?

Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) leads with $441.3M, 27% of the total. The top 5 together took $985.4M, 60% of what all 29 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) movie poster Number 1
    $441.3M Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
    $219.2M US & Canada · 50% $222.1M elsewhere · 50%
  2. Cool Runnings (1993) movie poster Number 2
    $154.9M Cool Runnings (1993)
    $68.9M US & Canada · 44% $86M elsewhere · 56%
  3. Free Willy (1993) movie poster Number 3
    $153.7M Free Willy (1993)
    $77.7M US & Canada · 51% $76M elsewhere · 49%
  4. Beethoven’s 2nd (1993) movie poster Number 4
    $118.2M Beethoven’s 2nd (1993)
    $53.4M US & Canada · 45% $64.8M elsewhere · 55%
  5. Dennis the Menace (1993) movie poster Number 5
    $117.3M Dennis the Menace (1993)
    $51.3M US & Canada · 44% $66M elsewhere · 56%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Family Release of 1993, 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 1993.

  1. 1 Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) movie poster
    Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) Nov 24, 1993 · English · Drama, Comedy, Family $441.3M worldwide
    Nov 24, 1993 US and Canada: $219.2M Rest of the world: $222.1M Worldwide: $441.3M
  2. 2 Cool Runnings (1993) movie poster
    Cool Runnings (1993) Oct 1, 1993 · English · Adventure, Sport, Comedy $154.9M worldwide
    Oct 1, 1993 US and Canada: $68.9M Rest of the world: $86M Worldwide: $154.9M
  3. 3 Free Willy (1993) movie poster
    Free Willy (1993) Jul 16, 1993 · English · Adventure, Drama, Family $153.7M worldwide
    Jul 16, 1993 US and Canada: $77.7M Rest of the world: $76M Worldwide: $153.7M
  4. 4 Beethoven’s 2nd (1993) movie poster
    Beethoven’s 2nd (1993) Dec 14, 1993 · English · Comedy, Family $118.2M worldwide
    Dec 14, 1993 US and Canada: $53.4M Rest of the world: $64.8M Worldwide: $118.2M
  5. 5 Dennis the Menace (1993) movie poster
    Dennis the Menace (1993) Jun 25, 1993 · English · Comedy, Family $117.3M worldwide
    Jun 25, 1993 US and Canada: $51.3M Rest of the world: $66M Worldwide: $117.3M
  6. 6 The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) movie poster
    The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) Oct 22, 1993 · English · Fantasy, Animation, Family $107.8M worldwide
    Oct 22, 1993 US and Canada: $93.7M Rest of the world: $14.1M Worldwide: $107.8M
  7. 7 The Beverly Hillbillies (1993) movie poster
    The Beverly Hillbillies (1993) Oct 15, 1993 · English · Family, Comedy $57.4M worldwide
    Oct 15, 1993 US and Canada: $44M Rest of the world: $13.4M Worldwide: $57.4M
  8. 8 Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993) movie poster
    Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993) Dec 10, 1993 · English · Comedy, Music, Family $57.3M worldwide
    Dec 10, 1993 US and Canada: $57.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $57.3M
  9. 9 Rookie of the Year (1993) movie poster
    Rookie of the Year (1993) Jul 7, 1993 · English · Family, Comedy $56.5M worldwide
    Jul 7, 1993 US and Canada: $53.6M Rest of the world: $2.9M Worldwide: $56.5M
  10. 10 The Three Musketeers (1993) movie poster
    The Three Musketeers (1993) Nov 12, 1993 · Action, Adventure, Comedy $53.9M worldwide
    Nov 12, 1993 US and Canada: $53.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $53.9M
  11. 11 Hocus Pocus (1993) movie poster
    Hocus Pocus (1993) Jul 16, 1993 · English · Fantasy, Comedy, Family $48.7M worldwide
    Jul 16, 1993 US and Canada: $46.2M Rest of the world: $2.5M Worldwide: $48.7M
  12. 12 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (1993) movie poster
    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (1993) Mar 19, 1993 · English · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi $42.3M worldwide
    Mar 19, 1993 US and Canada: $42.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $42.3M
  13. 13 Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993) movie poster
    Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993) Feb 3, 1993 · English · Comedy, Adventure, Family $41.8M worldwide
    Feb 3, 1993 US and Canada: $41.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $41.8M
  14. 14 Cop & ½ (1993) movie poster
    Cop & ½ (1993) Apr 2, 1993 · English · Action, Comedy, Family $40.7M worldwide
    Apr 2, 1993 US and Canada: $31.9M Rest of the world: $8.8M Worldwide: $40.7M
  15. 15 The Sandlot (1993) movie poster
    The Sandlot (1993) Apr 7, 1993 · Drama, Sport, Comedy $34.3M worldwide
    Apr 7, 1993 US and Canada: $33M Rest of the world: $1.4M Worldwide: $34.3M
  16. 16 The Secret Garden (1993) movie poster
    The Secret Garden (1993) Aug 13, 1993 · English · Drama, Fantasy, Family $31.2M worldwide
    Aug 13, 1993 US and Canada: $31.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $31.2M
  17. 17 The Adventures of Huck Finn (1993) movie poster
    The Adventures of Huck Finn (1993) Mar 25, 1993 · English · Family, Drama, Adventure $24.1M worldwide
    Mar 25, 1993 US and Canada: $24.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $24.1M
  18. 18 Super Mario Bros. (1993) movie poster
    Super Mario Bros. (1993) May 28, 1993 · English · Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy $20.9M worldwide
    May 28, 1993 US and Canada: $20.9M Rest of the world: $12.8K Worldwide: $20.9M
  19. 19 Life with Mikey (1993) movie poster
    Life with Mikey (1993) Jun 4, 1993 · English · Comedy, Family $12.4M worldwide
    Jun 4, 1993 US and Canada: $12.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $12.4M
  20. 20 Look Who's Talking Now (1993) movie poster
    Look Who's Talking Now (1993) Nov 5, 1993 · English · Comedy, Romance, Family $10.3M worldwide
    Nov 5, 1993 US and Canada: $10.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $10.3M
  21. 21 Once Upon a Forest (1993) movie poster
    Once Upon a Forest (1993) Jun 18, 1993 · English · Adventure, Animation, Family $6.6M worldwide
    Jun 18, 1993 US and Canada: $6.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $6.6M
  22. 22 Surf Ninjas (1993) movie poster
    Surf Ninjas (1993) Aug 12, 1993 · English · Adventure, Action, Comedy $4.9M worldwide
    Aug 12, 1993 US and Canada: $4.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $4.9M
  23. 23 Into the West (1993) movie poster
    Into the West (1993) Sep 17, 1993 · English · Adventure, Fantasy, Family $4.8M worldwide
    Sep 17, 1993 US and Canada: $4.8M Rest of the world: $228 Worldwide: $4.8M
  24. 24 Mr. Nanny (1993) movie poster
    Mr. Nanny (1993) Oct 8, 1993 · English · Action, Comedy, Family $4.3M worldwide
    Oct 8, 1993 US and Canada: $4.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $4.3M
  25. 25 Father Hood (1993) movie poster
    Father Hood (1993) Aug 27, 1993 · English · Family, Action, Comedy $3.4M worldwide
    Aug 27, 1993 US and Canada: $3.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.4M
  26. 26 Ernest Rides Again (1993) movie poster
    Ernest Rides Again (1993) Nov 12, 1993 · English · Comedy, Family $1.5M worldwide
    Nov 12, 1993 US and Canada: $1.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.5M
  27. 27 The Thief and the Cobbler (1993) movie poster
    The Thief and the Cobbler (1993) Sep 23, 1993 · English · Fantasy, Animation, Family $669.3K worldwide
    Sep 23, 1993 US and Canada: $669.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $669.3K
  28. 28 The Long Day Closes (1993) movie poster
    The Long Day Closes (1993) May 28, 1993 · English · Biography, Drama, Family $22.9K worldwide
    May 28, 1993 US and Canada: $22.8K Rest of the world: $120 Worldwide: $22.9K
  29. 29 Skylark (1993) movie poster
    Skylark (1993) Feb 7, 1993 · English · Family, Drama $592 worldwide
    Feb 7, 1993 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $592
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in 1993?

Of the top 10, Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Dennis the Menace (1993) made 56% of its gross abroad. Across all 29 films, $1.1B (66%) came from the US & Canada.

  1. 1 Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) $441.3M
    $219.2M US & Canada · 50% $222.1M elsewhere · 50%
  2. 2 Cool Runnings (1993) $154.9M
    $68.9M US & Canada · 44% $86M elsewhere · 56%
  3. 3 Free Willy (1993) $153.7M
    $77.7M US & Canada · 51% $76M elsewhere · 49%
  4. 4 Beethoven’s 2nd (1993) $118.2M
    $53.4M US & Canada · 45% $64.8M elsewhere · 55%
  5. 5 Dennis the Menace (1993) $117.3M
    $51.3M US & Canada · 44% $66M elsewhere · 56%
  6. 6 The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) $107.8M
    $93.7M US & Canada · 87% $14.1M elsewhere · 13%
  7. 7 The Beverly Hillbillies (1993) $57.4M
    $44M US & Canada · 77% $13.4M elsewhere · 23%
  8. 8 Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993) $57.3M
    $57.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  9. 9 Rookie of the Year (1993) $56.5M
    $53.6M US & Canada · 95% $2.9M elsewhere · 5%
  10. 10 The Three Musketeers (1993) $53.9M
    $53.9M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Gross bands

How Many 1993 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

6 of 29 films crossed $100M and took $1.1B between them, 66% of the total. 9 films, 31% 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 6 films, 21% of the list $1.1B · 66% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 14 films, 48% of the list $532M · 32% of the gross
  • Under $10M 9 films, 31% of the list $26.2M · 2% of the gross
By release month

Which Month of 1993 Earned the Most?

November releases took the most, $507M from 4 films, led by Mrs. Doubtfire (1993). September was the quietest month ($5.5M). 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 Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993) $41.8M Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993)
  3. March Mar Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (1993) $66.4M Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (1993)
  4. April Apr Cop & ½ (1993) $75M Cop & ½ (1993)
  5. May May Super Mario Bros. (1993) $21M Super Mario Bros. (1993)
  6. June Jun Dennis the Menace (1993) $136.3M Dennis the Menace (1993)
  7. July Jul Free Willy (1993) $258.9M Free Willy (1993)
  8. August Aug The Secret Garden (1993) $39.5M The Secret Garden (1993)
  9. September Sep Into the West (1993) $5.5M Into the West (1993)
  10. October Oct Cool Runnings (1993) $324.4M Cool Runnings (1993)
  11. November Nov Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) $507M Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
  12. December Dec Beethoven’s 2nd (1993) $175.6M Beethoven’s 2nd (1993)
Last 10 years

How Does 1993 Compare With Previous Years?

Of these 10 years, 1993 earned the most: $1.7B from 29 films, led by Mrs. Doubtfire (1993).

Year Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
1984 6 films 6 $123.3M – 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
1988 15 films · +72% 15 $710.7M +72% Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) $329.8M
1989 16 films · +8% 16 $765.9M +8% Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989) $222.7M
1990 14 films · +23% 14 $940.8M +23% Home Alone (1990) $476.7M
1991 15 films · +25% 15 $1.2B +25% Beauty and the Beast (1991) $451.3M
1992 13 films · −48% 13 $607.3M −48% Sister Act (1992) $231.6M
1993 29 films · +172% 29 $1.7B +172% Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) $441.3M
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 1993: 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 29 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing family movie in 1993?

Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) leads with $441.3M worldwide, $219.2M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Cool Runnings (1993) at $154.9M and Free Willy (1993) at $153.7M.

How much did family movies released in 1993 earn?

29 family films released in 1993 report a worldwide gross, $1.7B in all, or $56.9M per film on average. 1992 releases took $607.3M.

How many family movies released in 1993 made $1 billion?

None. 6 films crossed $100 million, led by Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) with $441.3M.

How much of the 1993 Family box office came from the US and Canada?

$1.1B of the $1.7B total, or 66%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 1 film of the 29 report no domestic figure.

How is the 1993 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 1993. 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 1993 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.