#1 of 3 #1 history movie of May 1995
1995 · Action, Biography
$213.2M worldwide · 95% of the chart's total
$75.6M US & Canada · 35% $137.6M elsewhere · 65%
History box office · May 1995
History Box Office, May 1995: Top-Grossing Releases
Braveheart (1995) is the highest-grossing history movie released in May 1995, with $213.2M worldwide, ahead of Panther (1995) at $6.8M and Carrington (1995) at $3.2M. 3 history films released in May 1995 report a worldwide gross, $223.3M in all, 38% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion.
- May 1995 releases with a gross
- 3
- combined worldwide
- $223.3M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- earned in the US & Canada
- 38%
#1 of 3 Top 3
What Were the Biggest History Hits of May 1995?
Braveheart (1995) leads with $213.2M, 95% of the total. The top 3 together took $223.3M, 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 3
US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world
The chart
Every History Release of May 1995, 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 May 1995.
- 1 May 24, 1995 US and Canada: $75.6M Rest of the world: $137.6M Worldwide: $213.2M
- 2 May 3, 1995 US and Canada: $6.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $6.8M
- 3 May 25, 1995 US and Canada: $3.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.2M
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in May 1995?
Of the top 3, Panther (1995) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Braveheart (1995) made 65% of its gross abroad. Across all 3 films, $85.7M (38%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Braveheart (1995) $213.2M $75.6M US & Canada · 35% $137.6M elsewhere · 65%
- 2 Panther (1995) $6.8M $6.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 Carrington (1995) $3.2M $3.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of May 1995 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 21 (May 21–27) took $216.5M, led by Braveheart (1995). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 18 Wk 18 Apr 30–May 6 Panther (1995) $6.8M Panther (1995)
- Week 19 Wk 19 May 7–13 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 20 Wk 20 May 14–20 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 21 Wk 21 May 21–27 Braveheart (1995) $216.5M Braveheart (1995)
- Week 22 Wk 22 May 28–Jun 3 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does May 1995 Compare With May in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, May 1995 earned the most: $223.3M from 3 films, led by Braveheart (1995).
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1986 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| May 1987 2 films | 2 | $5.4M | – | Gardens of Stone (1987) $5.3M |
| May 1988 1 film · −98% | 1 | $82.6K | −98% | Hanussen (1988) $82.6K |
| May 1989 1 film · +832% | 1 | $770.4K | +832% | For All Mankind (1989) $770.4K |
| May 1990 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| May 1991 2 films | 2 | $5.6M | – | Europa Europa (1991) $5.6M |
| May 1992 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| May 1993 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| May 1994 2 films | 2 | $2.6M | – | Queen Margot (1994) $1.3M |
| May 1995 3 films · +8631% | 3 | $223.3M | +8631% | Braveheart (1995) $213.2M |
Archive
History Box Office in 1995, Month by Month
The months of 1995 with their totals: June leads with $701.3M, led by Apollo 13 (1995).
- January No grosses
- February No grosses
- March $2.5M #1 Jefferson in Paris (1995)
- April $31.8M #1 Rob Roy (1995)
- May $223.3M #1 Braveheart (1995)
- June $701.3M #1 Apollo 13 (1995)
- July No grosses
- August No grosses
- September $3.4M #1 The Celluloid Closet (1995)
- October $16M #1 Across the Sea of Time (1995)
- November No grosses
- December $2.1M #1 Shanghai Triad (1995)
FAQ
History Box Office May 1995: 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 history movie in May 1995?
Braveheart (1995) leads with $213.2M worldwide, $75.6M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Panther (1995) at $6.8M and Carrington (1995) at $3.2M.
How much did history movies released in May 1995 earn?
3 history films released in May 1995 report a worldwide gross, $223.3M in all, or $74.4M per film on average.
How many history movies released in May 1995 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Braveheart (1995) with $213.2M.
How is the May 1995 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 May 1995. 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 May 1995 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.