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Music Box Office 1997: Highest-Grossing Music Movies

The Full Monty (1997) is the highest-grossing music movie released in 1997, with $257.9M worldwide, ahead of Selena (1997) at $35.8M and Shall We Dance? (1997) at $9.5M. 10 music films released in 1997 report a worldwide gross, $309.7M in all, 32% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 69% on 1996, whose releases took $183.2M. By language, English leads with $309.4M across 9 music releases.

1997 releases with a gross
10
combined worldwide
$309.7M
film crossed $100M
1
vs 1996
+69%
The Full Monty (1997) movie poster #1 of 10
#1 music movie of 1997

The Full Monty (1997)

1997 · Comedy, Music

$257.9M worldwide · 83% of the chart's total

$46M US & Canada · 18% $212M elsewhere · 82%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Music Hits of 1997?

The Full Monty (1997) leads with $257.9M, 83% of the total. The top 5 together took $307.5M, 99% of what all 10 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. The Full Monty (1997) movie poster Number 1
    $257.9M The Full Monty (1997)
    $46M US & Canada · 18% $212M elsewhere · 82%
  2. Selena (1997) movie poster Number 2
    $35.8M Selena (1997)
    $35.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  3. Shall We Dance? (1997) movie poster Number 3
    $9.5M Shall We Dance? (1997)
    $9.5M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  4. Brassed Off (1997) movie poster Number 4
    $2.6M Brassed Off (1997)
    $2.6M US & Canada · 99% $21K elsewhere · <1%
  5. Rhyme & Reason (1997) movie poster Number 5
    $1.6M Rhyme & Reason (1997)
    $1.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Music Release of 1997, 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 1997.

  1. 1 The Full Monty (1997) movie poster
    The Full Monty (1997) Aug 13, 1997 · English · Comedy, Music $257.9M worldwide
    Aug 13, 1997 US and Canada: $46M Rest of the world: $212M Worldwide: $257.9M
  2. 2 Selena (1997) movie poster
    Selena (1997) Mar 21, 1997 · English · Biography, Drama, Music $35.8M worldwide
    Mar 21, 1997 US and Canada: $35.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $35.8M
  3. 3 Shall We Dance? (1997) movie poster
    Shall We Dance? (1997) Apr 11, 1997 · English · Drama, Comedy, Romance $9.5M worldwide
    Apr 11, 1997 US and Canada: $9.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $9.5M
  4. 4 Brassed Off (1997) movie poster
    Brassed Off (1997) May 23, 1997 · English · Drama, Comedy, Romance $2.6M worldwide
    May 23, 1997 US and Canada: $2.6M Rest of the world: $21K Worldwide: $2.6M
  5. 5 Rhyme & Reason (1997) movie poster
    Rhyme & Reason (1997) Mar 4, 1997 · English · Music, Documentary $1.6M worldwide
    Mar 4, 1997 US and Canada: $1.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.6M
  6. 6 The Tango Lesson (1997) movie poster
    The Tango Lesson (1997) Nov 14, 1997 · English · Drama, Romance, Music $1.1M worldwide
    Nov 14, 1997 US and Canada: $1.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.1M
  7. 7 Wild Man Blues (1997) movie poster
    Wild Man Blues (1997) Jan 16, 1997 · English · Music, Documentary $533.8K worldwide
    Jan 16, 1997 US and Canada: $533.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $533.8K
  8. 8 Telling Lies in America (1997) movie poster
    Telling Lies in America (1997) Oct 15, 1997 · English · Drama, Music $318.8K worldwide
    Oct 15, 1997 US and Canada: $318.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $318.8K
  9. 9 The Harmonists (1997) movie poster
    The Harmonists (1997) Dec 25, 1997 · German · Music, Drama $244.9K worldwide
    Dec 25, 1997 US and Canada: $244.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $244.9K
  10. 10 Welcome to Woop Woop (1997) movie poster
    Welcome to Woop Woop (1997) May 13, 1997 · English · Comedy, Adventure, Music $37.6K worldwide
    May 13, 1997 US and Canada: $37.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $37.6K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in 1997?

Of the top 10, Selena (1997) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while The Full Monty (1997) made 82% of its gross abroad. Across all 10 films, $97.7M (32%) came from the US & Canada.

  1. 1 The Full Monty (1997) $257.9M
    $46M US & Canada · 18% $212M elsewhere · 82%
  2. 2 Selena (1997) $35.8M
    $35.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  3. 3 Shall We Dance? (1997) $9.5M
    $9.5M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  4. 4 Brassed Off (1997) $2.6M
    $2.6M US & Canada · 99% $21K elsewhere · <1%
  5. 5 Rhyme & Reason (1997) $1.6M
    $1.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  6. 6 The Tango Lesson (1997) $1.1M
    $1.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  7. 7 Wild Man Blues (1997) $533.8K
    $533.8K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  8. 8 Telling Lies in America (1997) $318.8K
    $318.8K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  9. 9 The Harmonists (1997) $244.9K
    $244.9K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  10. 10 Welcome to Woop Woop (1997) $37.6K
    $37.6K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Gross bands

How Many 1997 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

1 of 10 films crossed $100M and took $257.9M between them, 83% of the total. 8 films, 80% of the list, earned under $10M.

  • $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 1 film, 10% of the list $257.9M · 83% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 1 film, 10% of the list $35.8M · 12% of the gross
  • Under $10M 8 films, 80% of the list $16M · 5% of the gross
By release month

Which Month of 1997 Earned the Most?

August releases took the most, $257.9M from 1 film, led by The Full Monty (1997). December was the quietest month ($244.9K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.

  1. January Jan Wild Man Blues (1997) $533.8K Wild Man Blues (1997)
  2. February Feb No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  3. March Mar Selena (1997) $37.4M Selena (1997)
  4. April Apr Shall We Dance? (1997) $9.5M Shall We Dance? (1997)
  5. May May Brassed Off (1997) $2.6M Brassed Off (1997)
  6. June Jun No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  7. July Jul No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  8. August Aug The Full Monty (1997) $257.9M The Full Monty (1997)
  9. September Sep No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  10. October Oct Telling Lies in America (1997) $318.8K Telling Lies in America (1997)
  11. November Nov The Tango Lesson (1997) $1.1M The Tango Lesson (1997)
  12. December Dec The Harmonists (1997) $244.9K The Harmonists (1997)
Last 10 years

How Does 1997 Compare With Previous Years?

Of these 10 years, 1992 earned the most: $858.7M from 12 films, led by The Bodyguard (1992). 1997 took $309.7M.

Year Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
1988 18 films 18 $114.1M – 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
1991 13 films · −47% 13 $131.6M −47% The Doors (1991) $34.5M
1992 12 films · +553% 12 $858.7M +553% The Bodyguard (1992) $411M
1993 12 films · −79% 12 $180.1M −79% Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993) $57.3M
1994 8 films · −83% 8 $31.3M −83% The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994) $11.3M
1995 5 films · −95% 5 $1.5M −95% Georgia (1995) $1.1M
1996 9 films · +11948% 9 $183.2M +11948% Mr. Holland's Opus (1996) $106.3M
1997 10 films · +69% 10 $309.7M +69% The Full Monty (1997) $257.9M
By language

Which Languages Do the Biggest Music Movies Speak in 1997?

English-language music films took $309.4M across 9 films, 100% of the total, ahead of German-language music films ($244.9K).

1997 Music Box Office by Language

  1. English $309.4M
    9 films · #1 The Full Monty (1997)
  2. German $244.9K
    1 film · #1 The Harmonists (1997)
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
2000s 10 years · $6B
1990s 10 years · $2.2B
1980s 10 years · $1.3B
1970s 10 years · $686.3M
1960s 8 years · $3.8M
1950s 10 years · $4.1M
1940s 4 years · $514.2K
1930s 3 years · $951.7K
1920s 1 year · $4.4K
FAQ

Music Box Office 1997: 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 10 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing music movie in 1997?

The Full Monty (1997) leads with $257.9M worldwide, $46M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Selena (1997) at $35.8M and Shall We Dance? (1997) at $9.5M.

How much did music movies released in 1997 earn?

10 music films released in 1997 report a worldwide gross, $309.7M in all, or $31M per film on average. 1996 releases took $183.2M.

How many music movies released in 1997 made $1 billion?

None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by The Full Monty (1997) with $257.9M.

How much of the 1997 Music box office came from the US and Canada?

$97.7M of the $309.7M total, or 32%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 0 films of the 10 report no domestic figure.

How is the 1997 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 1997. 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 1997 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.