#1 of 12 #1 history movie of 1994
1994 · Drama, History
$24.8M worldwide · 47% of the chart's total
$24.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
History box office · 1994
History Box Office 1994: Highest-Grossing History Movies
Quiz Show (1994) is the highest-grossing history movie released in 1994, with $24.8M worldwide, ahead of The Madness of King George (1994) at $15.2M and Squanto: A Warrior’s Tale (1994) at $3.3M. 12 history films released in 1994 report a worldwide gross, $52.8M in all, 100% of it from the US & Canada. That is down 87% on 1993, whose releases took $420M. By language, English leads with $49.5M across 8 history releases.
- 1994 releases with a gross
- 12
- combined worldwide
- $52.8M
- Quiz Show (1994), the #1
- $24.8M
- vs 1993
- −87%
#1 of 12 Top 5
What Were the Biggest History Hits of 1994?
Quiz Show (1994) leads with $24.8M, 47% of the total. The top 5 together took $48.1M, 91% of what all 12 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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The chart
Every History Release of 1994, 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 1994.
- 1 Sep 14, 1994 US and Canada: $24.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $24.8M
- 2 The Madness of King George (1994)Dec 28, 1994 US and Canada: $15.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $15.2M
Dec 28, 1994 · English · Biography, Drama, History $15.2M worldwide - 3 Oct 28, 1994 US and Canada: $3.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.3M
- 4 Sep 16, 1994 US and Canada: $3.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.1M
- 5 Dec 1, 1994 US and Canada: $1.6M Rest of the world: $26.8K Worldwide: $1.6M
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May 13, 1994 US and Canada: $1.3M Rest of the world: $14.4K Worldwide: $1.3M - 7
May 1, 1994 US and Canada: $1.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.2M - 8
1994 US and Canada: $901.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $901.7K - 9
Sep 27, 1994 US and Canada: $527K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $527K - 10
Sep 9, 1994 US and Canada: $399.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $399.7K - 11
Aug 18, 1994 US and Canada: $364.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $364.2K - 12
Feb 9, 1994 US and Canada: $2.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.6K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in 1994?
Of the top 10, Quiz Show (1994) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Farinelli (1994) made 2% of its gross abroad. Across all 12 films, $52.8M (100%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Quiz Show (1994) $24.8M $24.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 2 The Madness of King George (1994) $15.2M $15.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 Squanto: A Warrior’s Tale (1994) $3.3M $3.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Princess Caraboo (1994) $3.1M $3.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 Farinelli (1994) $1.6M $1.6M US & Canada · 98% $26.8K elsewhere · 2%
- 6 Queen Margot (1994) $1.3M $1.3M US & Canada · 99% $14.4K elsewhere · 1%
- 7 Picture Bride (1994) $1.2M $1.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 8 The War Room (1994) $901.7K $901.7K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 9 A Great Day in Harlem (1994) $527K $527K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 10 Bandit Queen (1994) $399.7K $399.7K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Gross bands
How Many 1994 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
None of the 12 films reached $100M. 10 films, 83% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $52.8M total.
76% 24%
- $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 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $10M to $100M 2 films, 17% of the list $40.1M · 76% of the gross
- Under $10M 10 films, 83% of the list $12.8M · 24% of the gross
By release month
Which Month of 1994 Earned the Most?
September releases took the most, $28.8M from 4 films, led by Quiz Show (1994). February was the quietest month ($2.6K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.
- January Jan The War Room (1994) $901.7K The War Room (1994)
- February Feb Joan the Maid I: The Battles (1994) $2.6K Joan the Maid I: The Battles (1994)
- March Mar No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- April Apr No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- May May Queen Margot (1994) $2.6M Queen Margot (1994)
- June Jun No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- July Jul No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- August Aug Nostradamus (1994) $364.2K Nostradamus (1994)
- September Sep Quiz Show (1994) $28.8M Quiz Show (1994)
- October Oct Squanto: A Warrior’s Tale (1994) $3.3M Squanto: A Warrior’s Tale (1994)
- November Nov No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- December Dec The Madness of King George (1994) $16.8M The Madness of King George (1994)
Last 10 years
How Does 1994 Compare With Previous Years?
Of these 10 years, 1993 earned the most: $420M from 7 films, led by Schindler's List (1993). 1994 took $52.8M.
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 10 films | 10 | $73.7M | – | The Killing Fields (1985) $34.7M |
| 1986 7 films · −68% | 7 | $23.6M | −68% | The Mission (1986) $17.5M |
| 1987 10 films · +566% | 10 | $157.2M | +566% | The Untouchables (1987) $76.3M |
| 1988 5 films · −55% | 5 | $70.4M | −55% | Gorillas in the Mist (1988) $61.1M |
| 1989 7 films · −65% | 7 | $24.8M | −65% | Henry V (1989) $10.2M |
| 1990 5 films · +72% | 5 | $42.6M | +72% | Glory (1990) $27M |
| 1991 10 films · +423% | 10 | $223M | +423% | JFK (1991) $205.4M |
| 1992 6 films · −74% | 6 | $58M | −74% | Malcolm X (1992) $48.2M |
| 1993 7 films · +624% | 7 | $420M | +624% | Schindler's List (1993) $322.2M |
| 1994 12 films · −87% | 12 | $52.8M | −87% | Quiz Show (1994) $24.8M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest History Movies Speak in 1994?
English-language history films took $49.5M across 8 films, 94% of the total, ahead of French-language history films ($2.9M) and Hindi-language history films ($399.7K).
Archive
History Box Office Year by Year
Every year from 1918 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2023 leads with $2.8B, led by Oppenheimer (2023).
2020s 7 years · $6.8B
2010s 10 years · $11.6B
- 2019 $1.8B #1 My People, My Country (2019)
- 2018 $1.2B #1 Green Book (2018)
- 2017 $1.7B #1 Dunkirk (2017)
- 2016 $1.8B #1 Dangal (2016)
- 2015 $1.1B #1 Everest (2015)
- 2014 $528.3M #1 Unbroken (2014)
- 2013 $969.9M #1 American Hustle (2013)
- 2012 $1.2B #1 Lincoln (2012)
- 2011 $413.7M #1 Beginning of the Great Revival (2011)
- 2010 $881.6M #1 The King's Speech (2010)
2000s 10 years · $6.7B
- 2009 $638.5M #1 Public Enemies (2009)
- 2008 $943.6M #1 Australia (2008)
- 2007 $426.8M #1 Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007)
- 2006 $744.1M #1 World Trade Center (2006)
- 2005 $796.9M #1 Kingdom of Heaven (2005)
- 2004 $1.2B #1 The Passion of the Christ (2004)
- 2003 $666.9M #1 The Last Samurai (2003)
- 2002 $630M #1 Gangs of New York (2002)
- 2001 $103.7M #1 Enemy at the Gates (2001)
- 2000 $565.8M #1 Gladiator (2000)
1990s 10 years · $2.6B
- 1999 $183.1M #1 Anna and the King (1999)
- 1998 $353.8M #1 The Man in the Iron Mask (1998)
- 1997 $207.8M #1 Seven Years in Tibet (1997)
- 1996 $40.4M #1 Ghosts of Mississippi (1996)
- 1995 $980.4M #1 Apollo 13 (1995)
- 1994 $52.8M #1 Quiz Show (1994)
- 1993 $420M #1 Schindler's List (1993)
- 1992 $58M #1 Malcolm X (1992)
- 1991 $223M #1 JFK (1991)
- 1990 $42.6M #1 Glory (1990)
1980s 10 years · $628.2M
- 1989 $24.8M #1 Henry V (1989)
- 1988 $70.4M #1 Gorillas in the Mist (1988)
- 1987 $157.2M #1 The Untouchables (1987)
- 1986 $23.6M #1 The Mission (1986)
- 1985 $73.7M #1 The Killing Fields (1985)
- 1984 $63.8M #1 Amadeus (1984)
- 1983 $74M #1 Gandhi (1983)
- 1982 $53.3M #1 Quest for Fire (1982)
- 1981 $83.5M #1 Reds (1981)
- 1980 $4M #1 Kagemusha (1980)
1970s 9 years · $171.8M
- 1979 $1.9M #1 Zulu Dawn (1979)
- 1978 $15.9M #1 American Hot Wax (1978)
- 1977 $50.8M #1 A Bridge Too Far (1977)
- 1976 $70.8M #1 All the President's Men (1976)
- 1975 $416.1K #1 Barry Lyndon (1975)
- 1974 $103.4K #1 Edvard Munch (1974)
- 1972 $37.8K #1 Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972)
- 1971 $3.1K #1 The Devils (1971)
- 1970 $31.9M #1 Little Big Man (1970)
1960s 10 years · $108.7M
- 1969 $1M #1 Army of Shadows (1969)
- 1968 $20.1K #1 The Lion in Winter (1968)
- 1967 $316 #1 In Cold Blood (1967)
- 1966 $1.1M #1 The Battle of Algiers (1966)
- 1965 $162.9K #1 War and Peace (1965)
- 1964 $149.3K #1 Becket (1964)
- 1963 $58M #1 Cleopatra (1963)
- 1962 $46M #1 Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
- 1961 $350K #1 The Colossus of Rhodes (1961)
- 1960 $1.9M #1 Spartacus (1960)
1950s 9 years · $177.5M
- 1959 $74.6M #1 Ben-Hur (1959)
- 1958 $38.4K #1 The Vikings (1958)
- 1957 $68K #1 Throne of Blood (1957)
- 1956 $65.5M #1 The Ten Commandments (1956)
- 1955 $911.1K #1 The Dam Busters (1955)
- 1954 $26.6K #1 Knights of the Round Table (1954)
- 1953 $36M #1 The Robe (1953)
- 1952 $280.5K #1 Les Miserables (1952)
- 1950 $10.9K #1 The Flame and the Arrow (1950)
1940s 5 years · $402.5M
1930s 4 years · $29.1K
1920s 3 years · $124.9K
1910s 1 year · $9.7K
FAQ
History Box Office 1994: 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 12 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing history movie in 1994?
Quiz Show (1994) leads with $24.8M worldwide, $24.8M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Madness of King George (1994) at $15.2M and Squanto: A Warrior’s Tale (1994) at $3.3M.
How much did history movies released in 1994 earn?
12 history films released in 1994 report a worldwide gross, $52.8M in all, or $4.4M per film on average. 1993 releases took $420M.
How many history movies released in 1994 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, Quiz Show (1994), earned $24.8M.
How is the 1994 history 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 1994. 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 1994 history 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.