#1 of 7 #1 music movie of 1990
1990 · Action, Thriller
$162.7M worldwide · 66% of the chart's total
$103.7M US & Canada · 64% $59M elsewhere · 36%
Music box office · 1990
Music Box Office 1990: Highest-Grossing Music Movies
Dick Tracy (1990) is the highest-grossing music movie released in 1990, with $162.7M worldwide, ahead of House Party (1990) at $26.4M and The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990) at $21.4M. 7 music films released in 1990 report a worldwide gross, $247.1M in all, 76% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is 5.8 times the total of 1989, whose releases took $42.4M. By language, English leads with $247.1M across 7 music releases.
- 1990 releases with a gross
- 7
- combined worldwide
- $247.1M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs 1989
- ×5.8
#1 of 7 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Music Hits of 1990?
Dick Tracy (1990) leads with $162.7M, 66% of the total. The top 5 together took $238.2M, 96% of what all 7 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 Music Release of 1990, 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 1990.
- 1 Jun 15, 1990 US and Canada: $103.7M Rest of the world: $59M Worldwide: $162.7M
- 2 Mar 9, 1990 US and Canada: $26.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $26.4M
- 3 The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990)Jul 11, 1990 US and Canada: $21.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $21.4M
Jul 11, 1990 · English · Action, Adventure, Comedy $21.4M worldwide - 4 Aug 3, 1990 US and Canada: $16.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $16.2M
- 5 Aug 22, 1990 US and Canada: $11.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $11.5M
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Nov 2, 1990 US and Canada: $4.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $4.6M - 7
Mar 16, 1990 US and Canada: $4.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $4.3M
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in 1990?
Of the top 7, House Party (1990) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Dick Tracy (1990) made 36% of its gross abroad. Across all 7 films, $188.1M (76%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Dick Tracy (1990) $162.7M $103.7M US & Canada · 64% $59M elsewhere · 36%
- 2 House Party (1990) $26.4M $26.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990) $21.4M $21.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Mo' Better Blues (1990) $16.2M $16.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 Pump Up the Volume (1990) $11.5M $11.5M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 6 Graffiti Bridge (1990) $4.6M $4.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 7 Lambada (1990) $4.3M $4.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release month
Which Month of 1990 Earned the Most?
June releases took the most, $162.7M from 1 film, led by Dick Tracy (1990). November was the quietest month ($4.6M). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.
- January Jan No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- February Feb No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- March Mar House Party (1990) $30.6M House Party (1990)
- April Apr No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- May May No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- June Jun Dick Tracy (1990) $162.7M Dick Tracy (1990)
- July Jul The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990) $21.4M The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990)
- August Aug Mo' Better Blues (1990) $27.7M Mo' Better Blues (1990)
- September Sep No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- October Oct No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- November Nov Graffiti Bridge (1990) $4.6M Graffiti Bridge (1990)
- December Dec No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Last 10 years
How Does 1990 Compare With Previous Years?
Of these 10 years, 1984 earned the most: $360.2M from 17 films, led by Footloose (1984). 1990 took $247.1M.
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 5 films | 5 | $20.3M | – | The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia (1981) $14.9M |
| 1982 13 films · +362% | 13 | $93.7M | +362% | Victor Victoria (1982) $28.2M |
| 1983 7 films · +101% | 7 | $188.2M | +101% | Flashdance (1983) $92.9M |
| 1984 17 films · +91% | 17 | $360.2M | +91% | Footloose (1984) $80M |
| 1985 8 films · −80% | 8 | $73.7M | −80% | The Last Dragon (1985) $25.8M |
| 1986 8 films · −53% | 8 | $34.6M | −53% | Disorder (1986) $10.3M |
| 1987 10 films · +142% | 10 | $83.6M | +142% | La Bamba (1987) $54.2M |
| 1988 18 films · +36% | 18 | $114.1M | +36% | Beaches (1988) $57M |
| 1989 5 films · −63% | 5 | $42.4M | −63% | The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989) $18.4M |
| 1990 7 films · +483% | 7 | $247.1M | +483% | Dick Tracy (1990) $162.7M |
Archive
Music Box Office Year by Year
Every year from 1925 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2018 leads with $2B, led by Bohemian Rhapsody (2018).
2020s 7 years · $2.9B
2010s 10 years · $7B
- 2019 $543.5M #1 Rocketman (2019)
- 2018 $2B #1 Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)
- 2017 $531.2M #1 Baby Driver (2017)
- 2016 $803.5M #1 Sing (2016)
- 2015 $1B #1 Pitch Perfect 2 (2015)
- 2014 $508.5M #1 Step Up: All In (2014)
- 2013 $495.1M #1 Saving Mr. Banks (2013)
- 2012 $467.2M #1 Step Up Revolution (2012)
- 2011 $339.1M #1 Happy Feet Two (2011)
- 2010 $319.4M #1 Step Up 3-D (2010)
2000s 10 years · $6B
- 2009 $1.2B #1 Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009)
- 2008 $374M #1 Step Up 2: The Streets (2008)
- 2007 $831.5M #1 Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)
- 2006 $723.7M #1 Happy Feet (2006)
- 2005 $716.9M #1 Walk the Line (2005)
- 2004 $536.3M #1 Home on the Range (2004)
- 2003 $411.4M #1 School of Rock (2003)
- 2002 $487.1M #1 8 Mile (2002)
- 2001 $251.1M #1 Save the Last Dance (2001)
- 2000 $539.5M #1 Coyote Ugly (2000)
1990s 10 years · $2.2B
- 1999 $80.7M #1 Buena Vista Social Club (1999)
- 1998 $197.7M #1 The Wedding Singer (1998)
- 1997 $309.7M #1 The Full Monty (1997)
- 1996 $183.2M #1 Mr. Holland's Opus (1996)
- 1995 $1.5M #1 Georgia (1995)
- 1994 $31.3M #1 The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994)
- 1993 $180.1M #1 Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993)
- 1992 $858.7M #1 The Bodyguard (1992)
- 1991 $131.6M #1 The Doors (1991)
- 1990 $247.1M #1 Dick Tracy (1990)
1980s 10 years · $1.3B
- 1989 $42.4M #1 The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989)
- 1988 $114.1M #1 Beaches (1988)
- 1987 $83.6M #1 La Bamba (1987)
- 1986 $34.6M #1 Disorder (1986)
- 1985 $73.7M #1 The Last Dragon (1985)
- 1984 $360.2M #1 Footloose (1984)
- 1983 $188.2M #1 Flashdance (1983)
- 1982 $93.7M #1 Victor Victoria (1982)
- 1981 $20.3M #1 The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia (1981)
- 1980 $262.6M #1 The Blues Brothers (1980)
1970s 10 years · $686.3M
- 1979 $80.8M #1 All That Jazz (1979)
- 1978 $69M #1 Up in Smoke (1978)
- 1977 $254M #1 Saturday Night Fever (1977)
- 1976 $80M #1 A Star Is Born (1976)
- 1975 $10M #1 Nashville (1975)
- 1974 $102.6K #1 A Poem Is a Naked Person (1974)
- 1973 $204.1K #1 Jesus Christ Superstar (1973)
- 1972 $671.2K #1 Elvis on Tour (1972)
- 1971 $1.6K #1 The Music Lovers (1971)
- 1970 $191.4M #1 The Aristocats (1970)
1960s 8 years · $3.8M
- 1968 $1.4M #1 Elvis: The ’68 Comeback Special (1968)
- 1967 $4.4K #1 Magical Mystery Tour (1967)
- 1966 $5K #1 A Well Paid Walk (1966)
- 1965 $1.4K #1 Orgy of the Dead (1965)
- 1964 $2.4M #1 A Hard Day’s Night (1964)
- 1963 $1.4K #1 Summer Holiday (1963)
- 1962 $9.9K #1 Cléo from 5 to 7 (1962)
- 1961 $1.6K #1 Too Late Blues (1961)
1950s 10 years · $4.1M
- 1959 $75.4K #1 Jazz on a Summer’s Day (1959)
- 1958 $502.3K #1 South Pacific (1958)
- 1957 $20.2K #1 Silk Stockings (1957)
- 1956 $1.5K #1 Carousel (1956)
- 1955 $43.8K #1 Oklahoma! (1955)
- 1954 $7.6K #1 There’s No Business Like Show Business (1954)
- 1953 $3.3M #1 Dangerous When Wet (1953)
- 1952 $9.3K #1 Limelight (1952)
- 1951 $141K #1 The Tales of Hoffmann (1951)
- 1950 $14.8K #1 Rabbit of Seville (1950)
1940s 4 years · $514.2K
1930s 3 years · $951.7K
1920s 1 year · $4.4K
FAQ
Music Box Office 1990: 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 7 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing music movie in 1990?
Dick Tracy (1990) leads with $162.7M worldwide, $103.7M of it in the US & Canada. Next come House Party (1990) at $26.4M and The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990) at $21.4M.
How much did music movies released in 1990 earn?
7 music films released in 1990 report a worldwide gross, $247.1M in all, or $35.3M per film on average. 1989 releases took $42.4M.
How many music movies released in 1990 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Dick Tracy (1990) with $162.7M.
How is the 1990 music 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 1990. 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 1990 music 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.