#1 of 3 #1 fantasy movie of October 1999
1999 · Drama, Fantasy
$23.1M worldwide · 41% of the chart's total
$22.9M US & Canada · 99% $243.2K elsewhere · 1%
Fantasy box office · October 1999
Fantasy Box Office, October 1999: Top-Grossing Releases
Being John Malkovich (1999) is the highest-grossing fantasy movie released in October 1999, with $23.1M worldwide, ahead of The Legend of 1900 (1999) at $21.1M and The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (1999) at $11.7M. 3 fantasy films released in October 1999 report a worldwide gross, $55.9M in all, 62% of it from the US & Canada.
- October 1999 releases with a gross
- 3
- combined worldwide
- $55.9M
- Being John Malkovich (1999), the #1
- $23.1M
- earned in the US & Canada
- 62%
#1 of 3 Top 3
What Were the Biggest Fantasy Hits of October 1999?
Being John Malkovich (1999) leads with $23.1M, 41% of the total. The top 3 together took $55.9M, almost all of what the 3 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 2 -
Number 3
US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world
The chart
Every Fantasy Release of October 1999, 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 October 1999.
- 1 Oct 29, 1999 US and Canada: $22.9M Rest of the world: $243.2K Worldwide: $23.1M
- 2 Oct 29, 1999 US and Canada: $167.4K Rest of the world: $20.9M Worldwide: $21.1M
- 3 The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (1999)Oct 1, 1999 US and Canada: $11.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $11.7M
Oct 1, 1999 · English · Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy $11.7M worldwide
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in October 1999?
Of the top 3, The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (1999) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while The Legend of 1900 (1999) made 99% of its gross abroad. Across all 3 films, $34.7M (62%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Being John Malkovich (1999) $23.1M $22.9M US & Canada · 99% $243.2K elsewhere · 1%
- 2 The Legend of 1900 (1999) $21.1M $167.4K US & Canada · <1% $20.9M elsewhere · 99%
- 3 The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (1999) $11.7M $11.7M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of October 1999 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 44 (Oct 24–30) took $44.2M, led by Being John Malkovich (1999). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 40 Wk 40 Sep 26–Oct 2 The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (1999) $11.7M The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (1999)
- Week 41 Wk 41 Oct 3–9 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 42 Wk 42 Oct 10–16 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 43 Wk 43 Oct 17–23 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 44 Wk 44 Oct 24–30 Being John Malkovich (1999) $44.2M Being John Malkovich (1999)
- Week 45 Wk 45 Oct 31–Nov 6 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does October 1999 Compare With October in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, October 1998 earned the most: $186.8M from 5 films, led by What Dreams May Come (1998). October 1999 took $55.9M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1990 4 films | 4 | $15.9M | – | Mr. Destiny (1990) $15.4M |
| October 1991 3 films · +50% | 3 | $23.9M | +50% | Ernest Scared Stupid (1991) $14.1M |
| October 1992 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| October 1993 1 film | 1 | $107.8M | – | The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) $107.8M |
| October 1994 1 film · −100% | 1 | $71.4K | −100% | A Troll in Central Park (1994) $71.4K |
| October 1995 3 films · +53071% | 3 | $37.9M | +53071% | Powder (1995) $30.9M |
| October 1996 1 film · −60% | 1 | $15.3M | −60% | Thinner (1996) $15.3M |
| October 1997 1 film · −71% | 1 | $4.4M | −71% | A Life Less Ordinary (1997) $4.4M |
| October 1998 5 films · +4178% | 5 | $186.8M | +4178% | What Dreams May Come (1998) $55.4M |
| October 1999 3 films · −70% | 3 | $55.9M | −70% | Being John Malkovich (1999) $23.1M |
Archive
Fantasy Box Office in 1999, Month by Month
The months of 1999 with their totals: May leads with $1.5B, led by Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999).
- January No grosses
- February $4.4M #1 Simply Irresistible (1999)
- March $29.9M #1 The Rage: Carrie 2 (1999)
- April $4.2M #1 Idle Hands (1999)
- May $1.5B #1 Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)
- June No grosses
- July $199.6M #1 The Haunting (1999)
- August $119.6M #1 The 13th Warrior (1999)
- September No grosses
- October $55.9M #1 Being John Malkovich (1999)
- November $947.3M #1 Toy Story 2 (1999)
- December $676.6M #1 Stuart Little (1999)
FAQ
Fantasy Box Office October 1999: 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 3 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing fantasy movie in October 1999?
Being John Malkovich (1999) leads with $23.1M worldwide, $22.9M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Legend of 1900 (1999) at $21.1M and The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (1999) at $11.7M.
How much did fantasy movies released in October 1999 earn?
3 fantasy films released in October 1999 report a worldwide gross, $55.9M in all, or $18.6M per film on average.
How many fantasy movies released in October 1999 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, Being John Malkovich (1999), earned $23.1M.
How is the October 1999 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 October 1999. 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 October 1999 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.