#1 of 4 #1 mystery movie of February 1989
1989 · Mystery, Thriller
$49.1M worldwide · 59% of the chart's total
$36.6M US & Canada · 75% $12.5M elsewhere · 25%
Mystery box office · February 1989
Mystery Box Office, February 1989: Top-Grossing Releases
The 'Burbs (1989) is the highest-grossing mystery movie released in February 1989, with $49.1M worldwide, ahead of Her Alibi (1989) at $18.7M and Who's Harry Crumb? (1989) at $11M. 4 mystery films released in February 1989 report a worldwide gross, $83.3M in all, 85% of it from the US & Canada. That is up 94% on January 1989, whose releases took $42.9M.
- February 1989 releases with a gross
- 4
- combined worldwide
- $83.3M
- The 'Burbs (1989), the #1
- $49.1M
- vs January 1989
- +94%
#1 of 4 Top 4
What Were the Biggest Mystery Hits of February 1989?
The 'Burbs (1989) leads with $49.1M, 59% of the total. The top 4 together took $83.3M, 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 2 -
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Number 4
US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world
The chart
Every Mystery Release of February 1989, 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 February 1989.
- 1 Feb 17, 1989 US and Canada: $36.6M Rest of the world: $12.5M Worldwide: $49.1M
- 2 Feb 3, 1989 US and Canada: $18.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $18.7M
- 3 Feb 3, 1989 US and Canada: $11M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $11M
- 4 Feb 17, 1989 US and Canada: $4.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $4.6M
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in February 1989?
Of the top 4, Her Alibi (1989) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while The 'Burbs (1989) made 25% of its gross abroad. Across all 4 films, $70.8M (85%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 The 'Burbs (1989) $49.1M $36.6M US & Canada · 75% $12.5M elsewhere · 25%
- 2 Her Alibi (1989) $18.7M $18.7M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 Who's Harry Crumb? (1989) $11M $11M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 The Mighty Quinn (1989) $4.6M $4.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of February 1989 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 7 (Feb 12–18) took $53.7M, led by The 'Burbs (1989). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 5 Wk 5 Jan 29–Feb 4 Her Alibi (1989) $29.7M Her Alibi (1989)
- Week 6 Wk 6 Feb 5–11 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 7 Wk 7 Feb 12–18 The 'Burbs (1989) $53.7M The 'Burbs (1989)
- Week 8 Wk 8 Feb 19–25 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 9 Wk 9 Feb 26–Mar 4 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does February 1989 Compare With February in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, February 1989 earned the most: $83.3M from 4 films, led by The 'Burbs (1989).
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 1980 2 films | 2 | $42.6M | – | American Gigolo (1980) $22.7M |
| February 1981 3 films · −67% | 3 | $14.1M | −67% | Eyewitness (1981) $6.4M |
| February 1982 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| February 1983 2 films | 2 | $11.8M | – | Without a Trace (1983) $9.6M |
| February 1984 1 film · +49% | 1 | $17.5M | +49% | Lassiter (1984) $17.5M |
| February 1985 1 film · −93% | 1 | $1.3M | −93% | Wetherby (1985) $1.3M |
| February 1986 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| February 1987 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| February 1988 2 films | 2 | $19.6M | – | Frantic (1988) $17.6M |
| February 1989 4 films · +325% | 4 | $83.3M | +325% | The 'Burbs (1989) $49.1M |
Archive
Mystery Box Office in 1989, Month by Month
The months of 1989 with their totals: February leads with $83.3M, led by The 'Burbs (1989).
- January $42.9M #1 Mississippi Burning (1989)
- February $83.3M #1 The 'Burbs (1989)
- March $55.2M #1 Fletch Lives (1989)
- April No grosses
- May $118 #1 Society (1989)
- June No grosses
- July $579K #1 Patlabor: The Movie (1989)
- August $7M #1 Relentless (1989)
- September No grosses
- October $192.6K #1 Beverly Hills Bodysnatchers (1989)
- November $59.4K #1 Ten Little Indians (1989)
- December $6.3M #1 Music Box (1989)
FAQ
Mystery Box Office February 1989: 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 mystery movie in February 1989?
The 'Burbs (1989) leads with $49.1M worldwide, $36.6M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Her Alibi (1989) at $18.7M and Who's Harry Crumb? (1989) at $11M.
How much did mystery movies released in February 1989 earn?
4 mystery films released in February 1989 report a worldwide gross, $83.3M in all, or $20.8M per film on average. January 1989 releases took $42.9M.
How many mystery movies released in February 1989 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, The 'Burbs (1989), earned $49.1M.
How is the February 1989 mystery 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 February 1989. 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 February 1989 mystery 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.