#1 of 4 #1 history movie of September 1994
1994 · Drama, History
$24.8M worldwide · 86% of the chart's total
$24.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
History box office · September 1994
History Box Office, September 1994: Top-Grossing Releases
Quiz Show (1994) is the highest-grossing history movie released in September 1994, with $24.8M worldwide, ahead of Princess Caraboo (1994) at $3.1M and A Great Day in Harlem (1994) at $527K. 4 history films released in September 1994 report a worldwide gross, $28.8M in all, 100% of it from the US & Canada.
- September 1994 releases with a gross
- 4
- combined worldwide
- $28.8M
- Quiz Show (1994), the #1
- $24.8M
- earned in the US & Canada
- 100%
#1 of 4 Top 4
What Were the Biggest History Hits of September 1994?
Quiz Show (1994) leads with $24.8M, 86% of the total. The top 4 together took $28.8M, 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 History Release of September 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 September 1994.
- 1 Sep 14, 1994 US and Canada: $24.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $24.8M
- 2 Sep 16, 1994 US and Canada: $3.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.1M
- 3 Sep 27, 1994 US and Canada: $527K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $527K
- 4 Sep 9, 1994 US and Canada: $399.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $399.7K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in September 1994?
Of the top 4, Quiz Show (1994) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Bandit Queen (1994) made 0% of its gross abroad. Across all 4 films, $28.8M (100%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Quiz Show (1994) $24.8M $24.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 2 Princess Caraboo (1994) $3.1M $3.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 A Great Day in Harlem (1994) $527K $527K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Bandit Queen (1994) $399.7K $399.7K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of September 1994 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 38 (Sep 11–17) took $27.9M, led by Quiz Show (1994). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 36 Wk 36 Aug 28–Sep 3 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 37 Wk 37 Sep 4–10 Bandit Queen (1994) $399.7K Bandit Queen (1994)
- Week 38 Wk 38 Sep 11–17 Quiz Show (1994) $27.9M Quiz Show (1994)
- Week 39 Wk 39 Sep 18–24 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 40 Wk 40 Sep 25–Oct 1 A Great Day in Harlem (1994) $527K A Great Day in Harlem (1994)
Earlier years
How Does September 1994 Compare With September in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, September 1988 earned the most: $66.8M from 2 films, led by Gorillas in the Mist (1988). September 1994 took $28.8M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1985 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| September 1986 1 film | 1 | $124.1K | – | Sherman's March (1986) $124.1K |
| September 1987 1 film · −72% | 1 | $34.5K | −72% | The Lighthorsemen (1987) $34.5K |
| September 1988 2 films · +193532% | 2 | $66.8M | +193532% | Gorillas in the Mist (1988) $61.1M |
| September 1989 2 films · −100% | 2 | $220.8K | −100% | A City of Sadness (1989) $143.2K |
| September 1990 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| September 1991 2 films | 2 | $8.9M | – | Black Robe (1991) $8.2M |
| September 1992 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| September 1993 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| September 1994 4 films | 4 | $28.8M | – | Quiz Show (1994) $24.8M |
Archive
History Box Office in 1994, Month by Month
The months of 1994 with their totals: September leads with $28.8M, led by Quiz Show (1994).
- January $901.7K #1 The War Room (1994)
- February $2.6K #1 Joan the Maid I: The Battles (1994)
- March No grosses
- April No grosses
- May $2.6M #1 Queen Margot (1994)
- June No grosses
- July No grosses
- August $364.2K #1 Nostradamus (1994)
- September $28.8M #1 Quiz Show (1994)
- October $3.3M #1 Squanto: A Warrior’s Tale (1994)
- November No grosses
- December $16.8M #1 The Madness of King George (1994)
FAQ
History Box Office September 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 4 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing history movie in September 1994?
Quiz Show (1994) leads with $24.8M worldwide, $24.8M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Princess Caraboo (1994) at $3.1M and A Great Day in Harlem (1994) at $527K.
How much did history movies released in September 1994 earn?
4 history films released in September 1994 report a worldwide gross, $28.8M in all, or $7.2M per film on average.
How many history movies released in September 1994 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, Quiz Show (1994), earned $24.8M.
How is the September 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 September 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 September 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.