#1 of 4 #1 family movie of July 1997
1997 · Action, Adventure
$174.5M worldwide · 82% of the chart's total
$105.3M US & Canada · 60% $69.2M elsewhere · 40%
Family box office · July 1997
Family Box Office, July 1997: Top-Grossing Releases
George of the Jungle (1997) is the highest-grossing family movie released in July 1997, with $174.5M worldwide, ahead of Good Burger (1997) at $23.7M and A Simple Wish (1997) at $8.3M. 4 family films released in July 1997 report a worldwide gross, $213.9M in all, 68% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion.
- July 1997 releases with a gross
- 4
- combined worldwide
- $213.9M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- earned in the US & Canada
- 68%
#1 of 4 Top 4
What Were the Biggest Family Hits of July 1997?
George of the Jungle (1997) leads with $174.5M, 82% of the total. The top 4 together took $213.9M, almost all of what the 4 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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Number 4
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The chart
Every Family Release of July 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 July 1997.
- 1 Jul 16, 1997 US and Canada: $105.3M Rest of the world: $69.2M Worldwide: $174.5M
- 2 Jul 25, 1997 US and Canada: $23.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $23.7M
- 3 Jul 11, 1997 US and Canada: $8.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $8.3M
- 4 Jul 2, 1997 US and Canada: $7.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7.3M
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in July 1997?
Of the top 4, Good Burger (1997) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while George of the Jungle (1997) made 40% of its gross abroad. Across all 4 films, $144.7M (68%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 George of the Jungle (1997) $174.5M $105.3M US & Canada · 60% $69.2M elsewhere · 40%
- 2 Good Burger (1997) $23.7M $23.7M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 A Simple Wish (1997) $8.3M $8.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Wild America (1997) $7.3M $7.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of July 1997 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 29 (Jul 13–19) took $174.5M, led by George of the Jungle (1997). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 27 Wk 27 Jun 29–Jul 5 Wild America (1997) $7.3M Wild America (1997)
- Week 28 Wk 28 Jul 6–12 A Simple Wish (1997) $8.3M A Simple Wish (1997)
- Week 29 Wk 29 Jul 13–19 George of the Jungle (1997) $174.5M George of the Jungle (1997)
- Week 30 Wk 30 Jul 20–26 Good Burger (1997) $23.7M Good Burger (1997)
- Week 31 Wk 31 Jul 27–Aug 2 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does July 1997 Compare With July in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, July 1993 earned the most: $258.9M from 3 films, led by Free Willy (1993). July 1997 took $213.9M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1988 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| July 1989 3 films | 3 | $13.1M | – | Kiki's Delivery Service (1989) $10.4M |
| July 1990 2 films · +608% | 2 | $92.6M | +608% | Problem Child (1990) $72.3M |
| July 1991 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| July 1992 2 films | 2 | $60.7M | – | Honey, I Blew Up the Kid (1992) $58.7M |
| July 1993 3 films · +327% | 3 | $258.9M | +327% | Free Willy (1993) $153.7M |
| July 1994 4 films · −75% | 4 | $65.1M | −75% | Angels in the Outfield (1994) $50.2M |
| July 1995 3 films · +39% | 3 | $90.4M | +39% | The Indian in the Cupboard (1995) $35.7M |
| July 1996 1 film · −83% | 1 | $15.1M | −83% | The Adventures of Pinocchio (1996) $15.1M |
| July 1997 4 films · +1317% | 4 | $213.9M | +1317% | George of the Jungle (1997) $174.5M |
Archive
Family Box Office in 1997, Month by Month
The months of 1997 with their totals: November leads with $576M, led by Bean (1997).
- January No grosses
- February $18.3M #1 That Darn Cat (1997)
- March $73.1M #1 Jungle 2 Jungle (1997)
- April No grosses
- May $6.9M #1 Warriors of Virtue (1997)
- June $10.4M #1 Buddy (1997)
- July $213.9M #1 George of the Jungle (1997)
- August $38M #1 Air Bud (1997)
- September $7.9M #1 A Thousand Acres (1997)
- October $15.4M #1 RocketMan (1997)
- November $576M #1 Bean (1997)
- December $179M #1 Mousehunt (1997)
FAQ
Family Box Office July 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 4 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing family movie in July 1997?
George of the Jungle (1997) leads with $174.5M worldwide, $105.3M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Good Burger (1997) at $23.7M and A Simple Wish (1997) at $8.3M.
How much did family movies released in July 1997 earn?
4 family films released in July 1997 report a worldwide gross, $213.9M in all, or $53.5M per film on average.
How many family movies released in July 1997 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by George of the Jungle (1997) with $174.5M.
How is the July 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 July 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 July 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.