#1 of 4 #1 fantasy movie of November 1987
1987 · Romance, Comedy
$20.4M worldwide · 59% of the chart's total
$20.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Fantasy box office · November 1987
Fantasy Box Office, November 1987: Top-Grossing Releases
Hello Again (1987) is the highest-grossing fantasy movie released in November 1987, with $20.4M worldwide, ahead of Teen Wolf Too (1987) at $7.9M and Made in Heaven (1987) at $4.6M. 4 fantasy films released in November 1987 report a worldwide gross, $34.9M in all, 100% of it from the US & Canada.
- November 1987 releases with a gross
- 4
- combined worldwide
- $34.9M
- Hello Again (1987), the #1
- $20.4M
- earned in the US & Canada
- 100%
#1 of 4 Top 4
What Were the Biggest Fantasy Hits of November 1987?
Hello Again (1987) leads with $20.4M, 59% of the total. The top 4 together took $34.9M, 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.
- Number 1
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Number 4
US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world
The chart
Every Fantasy Release of November 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 November 1987.
- 1 Nov 6, 1987 US and Canada: $20.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $20.4M
- 2 Nov 20, 1987 US and Canada: $7.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7.9M
- 3 Nov 6, 1987 US and Canada: $4.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $4.6M
- 4 Nov 20, 1987 US and Canada: $2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2M
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in November 1987?
Of the top 4, Hello Again (1987) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Date with an Angel (1987) made 0% of its gross abroad. Across all 4 films, $34.9M (100%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Hello Again (1987) $20.4M $20.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 2 Teen Wolf Too (1987) $7.9M $7.9M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 Made in Heaven (1987) $4.6M $4.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Date with an Angel (1987) $2M $2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of November 1987 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 45 (Nov 1–7) took $25M, led by Hello Again (1987). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 45 Wk 45 Nov 1–7 Hello Again (1987) $25M Hello Again (1987)
- Week 46 Wk 46 Nov 8–14 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 47 Wk 47 Nov 15–21 Teen Wolf Too (1987) $9.9M Teen Wolf Too (1987)
- Week 48 Wk 48 Nov 22–28 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 49 Wk 49 Nov 29–Dec 5 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does November 1987 Compare With November in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, November 1981 earned the most: $42.4M from 1 film, led by Time Bandits (1981). November 1987 took $34.9M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 1978 1 film | 1 | $30.5M | – | The Lord of the Rings (1978) $30.5M |
| November 1979 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| November 1980 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| November 1981 1 film | 1 | $42.4M | – | Time Bandits (1981) $42.4M |
| November 1982 2 films · −35% | 2 | $27.5M | −35% | Creepshow (1982) $21M |
| November 1983 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| November 1984 2 films | 2 | $35.8M | – | Oh, God! You Devil (1984) $21.5M |
| November 1985 4 films · ±0% | 4 | $35.8M | ±0% | One Magic Christmas (1985) $13.7M |
| November 1986 1 film · −99% | 1 | $277.4K | −99% | Willy/Milly (1986) $277.4K |
| November 1987 4 films · +12470% | 4 | $34.9M | +12470% | Hello Again (1987) $20.4M |
Archive
Fantasy Box Office in 1987, Month by Month
The months of 1987 with their totals: June leads with $113.8M, led by The Witches of Eastwick (1987).
- January $11.4K #1 Iron Warrior (1987)
- February $87.5M #1 A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987)
- March $8.5M #1 Evil Dead II (1987)
- April No grosses
- May $13.7M #1 The Gate (1987)
- June $113.8M #1 The Witches of Eastwick (1987)
- July $98.6M #1 The Lost Boys (1987)
- August $34.1M #1 Masters of the Universe (1987)
- September $31M #1 The Princess Bride (1987)
- October $34.4M #1 Like Father Like Son (1987)
- November $34.9M #1 Hello Again (1987)
- December $65.5M #1 *batteries not included (1987)
FAQ
Fantasy Box Office November 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 4 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing fantasy movie in November 1987?
Hello Again (1987) leads with $20.4M worldwide, $20.4M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Teen Wolf Too (1987) at $7.9M and Made in Heaven (1987) at $4.6M.
How much did fantasy movies released in November 1987 earn?
4 fantasy films released in November 1987 report a worldwide gross, $34.9M in all, or $8.7M per film on average.
How many fantasy movies released in November 1987 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, Hello Again (1987), earned $20.4M.
How is the November 1987 fantasy 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 November 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 November 1987 fantasy 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.