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

$623.5M of the $1.1B total, or 55%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 1 film of the 27 report no domestic figure.

Family box office · 1997

Family Box Office 1997: Highest-Grossing Family Movies

Bean (1997) is the highest-grossing family movie released in 1997, with $251.2M worldwide, ahead of Flubber (1997) at $178M and George of the Jungle (1997) at $174.5M. 27 family films released in 1997 report a worldwide gross, $1.1B in all, 55% of it from the US & Canada. 5 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 4% on 1996, whose releases took $1.1B. By language, English leads with $1.1B across 27 family releases.

1997 releases with a gross: 27
combined worldwide: $1.1B
films crossed $100M: 5
vs 1996: +4%

#1 of 27

#1 family movie of 1997

Bean (1997)

1997 · Comedy, Family

$251.2M worldwide · 22% of the chart's total

$45.3M US & Canada · 18% $205.9M elsewhere · 82%

Top 5

What Were the Biggest Family Hits of 1997?

Bean (1997) leads with $251.2M, 22% of the total. The top 5 together took $865.9M, 76% of what all 27 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

Number 1

$251.2M Bean (1997)
$45.3M US & Canada · 18% $205.9M elsewhere · 82%
Number 2

$178M Flubber (1997)
$93M US & Canada · 52% $85M elsewhere · 48%
Number 3

$174.5M George of the Jungle (1997)
$105.3M US & Canada · 60% $69.2M elsewhere · 40%
Number 4

$139.8M Anastasia (1997)
$58.4M US & Canada · 42% $81.4M elsewhere · 58%
Number 5

$122.4M Mousehunt (1997)
$61.9M US & Canada · 51% $60.5M elsewhere · 49%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Family Release of 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 1997.

1
Bean (1997) Nov 7, 1997 · English · Comedy, Family $251.2M worldwide

Nov 7, 1997 US and Canada: $45.3M Rest of the world: $205.9M Worldwide: $251.2M
2
Flubber (1997) Nov 26, 1997 · English · Fantasy, Comedy, Family $178M worldwide

Nov 26, 1997 US and Canada: $93M Rest of the world: $85M Worldwide: $178M
3
George of the Jungle (1997) Jul 16, 1997 · English · Action, Adventure, Comedy $174.5M worldwide

Jul 16, 1997 US and Canada: $105.3M Rest of the world: $69.2M Worldwide: $174.5M
4
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
5
Mousehunt (1997) Dec 19, 1997 · English · Action, Comedy, Family $122.4M worldwide

Dec 19, 1997 US and Canada: $61.9M Rest of the world: $60.5M Worldwide: $122.4M
6
Jungle 2 Jungle (1997) Mar 7, 1997 · English · Comedy, Family $59.9M worldwide

Mar 7, 1997 US and Canada: $59.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $59.9M
7
Good Burger (1997) Jul 25, 1997 · English · Comedy, Family $23.7M worldwide

Jul 25, 1997 US and Canada: $23.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $23.7M
8
Air Bud (1997) Aug 1, 1997 · English · Comedy, Family $23.1M worldwide

Aug 1, 1997 US and Canada: $23.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $23.1M
9
The Borrowers (1997) Dec 5, 1997 · English · Family, Adventure, Action $22.6M worldwide

Dec 5, 1997 US and Canada: $22.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $22.6M
10
Mr. Magoo (1997) Dec 25, 1997 · English · Adventure, Comedy, Family $21.4M worldwide

Dec 25, 1997 US and Canada: $21.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $21.4M
11
That Darn Cat (1997) Feb 14, 1997 · English · Action, Mystery, Comedy $18.3M worldwide

Feb 14, 1997 US and Canada: $18.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $18.3M
12
RocketMan (1997) Oct 10, 1997 · English · Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi $15.4M worldwide

Oct 10, 1997 US and Canada: $15.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $15.4M
13
I’ll Be Home For Christmas (1997) Dec 23, 1997 · English · Comedy, Drama, Family $12.2M worldwide

Dec 23, 1997 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $12.2M
14
Leave It to Beaver (1997) Aug 22, 1997 · English · Comedy, Family $10.9M worldwide

Aug 22, 1997 US and Canada: $10.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $10.9M
15
Buddy (1997) Jun 6, 1997 · English · Drama, Family, Adventure $10.1M worldwide

Jun 6, 1997 US and Canada: $10.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $10.1M
16
Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie (1997) Mar 28, 1997 · English · Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi $9.6M worldwide

Mar 28, 1997 US and Canada: $8.4M Rest of the world: $1.3M Worldwide: $9.6M
17
A Simple Wish (1997) Jul 11, 1997 · English · Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy $8.3M worldwide

Jul 11, 1997 US and Canada: $8.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $8.3M
18
A Thousand Acres (1997) Sep 19, 1997 · English · Drama, Family $7.9M worldwide

Sep 19, 1997 US and Canada: $7.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7.9M
19
Wild America (1997) Jul 2, 1997 · English · Adventure, Comedy, Family $7.3M worldwide

Jul 2, 1997 US and Canada: $7.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7.3M
20
Star Kid (1997) Nov 13, 1997 · English · Adventure, Action, Family $7M worldwide

Nov 13, 1997 US and Canada: $7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7M
21
Warriors of Virtue (1997) May 2, 1997 · English · Family, Fantasy, Action $6.5M worldwide

May 2, 1997 US and Canada: $6.5M Rest of the world: $12.4K Worldwide: $6.5M
22
Cats Don't Dance (1997) Mar 26, 1997 · English · Fantasy, Comedy, Animation $3.6M worldwide

Mar 26, 1997 US and Canada: $3.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.6M
23
Free Willy 3: The Rescue (1997) Aug 6, 1997 · English · Family, Adventure $3.4M worldwide

Aug 6, 1997 US and Canada: $3.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.4M
24
Pippi Longstocking (1997) Aug 20, 1997 · English · Family, Adventure, Comedy $505.3K worldwide

Aug 20, 1997 US and Canada: $505.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $505.3K
25
The Second Jungle Book: Mowgli & Baloo (1997) May 16, 1997 · English · Adventure, Family $346.1K worldwide

May 16, 1997 US and Canada: $346.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $346.1K
26
The Education of Little Tree (1997) Dec 25, 1997 · English · Family, Drama $323.4K worldwide

Dec 25, 1997 US and Canada: $323.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $323.4K
27
The Swan Princess: Escape from Castle Mountain (1997) Jun 19, 1997 · English · Family, Animation, Romance $273.6K worldwide

Jun 19, 1997 US and Canada: $273.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $273.6K

US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in 1997?

Of the top 10, Jungle 2 Jungle (1997) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Bean (1997) made 82% of its gross abroad. Across all 27 films, $623.5M (55%) came from the US & Canada.

1 Bean (1997) $251.2M
$45.3M US & Canada · 18% $205.9M elsewhere · 82%
2 Flubber (1997) $178M
$93M US & Canada · 52% $85M elsewhere · 48%
3 George of the Jungle (1997) $174.5M
$105.3M US & Canada · 60% $69.2M elsewhere · 40%
4 Anastasia (1997) $139.8M
$58.4M US & Canada · 42% $81.4M elsewhere · 58%
5 Mousehunt (1997) $122.4M
$61.9M US & Canada · 51% $60.5M elsewhere · 49%
6 Jungle 2 Jungle (1997) $59.9M
$59.9M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
7 Good Burger (1997) $23.7M
$23.7M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
8 Air Bud (1997) $23.1M
$23.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
9 The Borrowers (1997) $22.6M
$22.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
10 Mr. Magoo (1997) $21.4M
$21.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%

Gross bands

How Many 1997 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

5 of 27 films crossed $100M and took $865.9M between them, 76% of the total. 12 films, 44% of the list, earned under $10M.

76% 19%

$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 5 films, 19% of the list $865.9M · 76% of the gross
$10M to $100M 10 films, 37% of the list $217.8M · 19% of the gross
Under $10M 12 films, 44% of the list $55.3M · 5% of the gross

By release month

Which Month of 1997 Earned the Most?

November releases took the most, $576M from 4 films, led by Bean (1997). May was the quietest month ($6.9M). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.

Last 10 years

How Does 1997 Compare With Previous Years?

Of these 10 years, 1994 earned the most: $2.1B from 36 films, led by The Lion King (1994). 1997 took $1.1B.

Year	Films	Worldwide	Change	Biggest film
1988 15 films	15	$710.7M	–	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
1994 36 films · +29%	36	$2.1B	+29%	The Lion King (1994) $979.2M
1995 39 films · −4%	39	$2.1B	−4%	Toy Story (1995) $394.4M
1996 26 films · −46%	26	$1.1B	−46%	The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996) $325.3M
1997 27 films · +4%	27	$1.1B	+4%	Bean (1997) $251.2M

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 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 27 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing family movie in 1997?

Bean (1997) leads with $251.2M worldwide, $45.3M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Flubber (1997) at $178M and George of the Jungle (1997) at $174.5M.

How much did family movies released in 1997 earn?

27 family films released in 1997 report a worldwide gross, $1.1B in all, or $42.2M per film on average. 1996 releases took $1.1B.

How many family movies released in 1997 made $1 billion?

None. 5 films crossed $100 million, led by Bean (1997) with $251.2M.

How is the 1997 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 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 1997 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.