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Mystery Box Office 1994: Highest-Grossing Mystery Movies

The Client (1994) is the highest-grossing mystery movie released in 1994, with $117.6M worldwide, ahead of Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994) at $107.2M and The Shadow (1994) at $48.1M. 15 mystery films released in 1994 report a worldwide gross, $329.6M in all, 77% of it from the US & Canada. 2 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 66% on 1993, whose releases took $964.2M. By language, English leads with $160.1M across 11 mystery releases.

1994 releases with a gross
15
combined worldwide
$329.6M
films crossed $100M
2
vs 1993
−66%
The Client (1994) movie poster #1 of 15
#1 mystery movie of 1994

The Client (1994)

1994 · Drama, Mystery

$117.6M worldwide · 36% of the chart's total

$92.1M US & Canada · 78% $25.5M elsewhere · 22%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Mystery Hits of 1994?

The Client (1994) leads with $117.6M, 36% of the total. The top 5 together took $300M, 91% of what all 15 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. The Client (1994) movie poster Number 1
    $117.6M The Client (1994)
    $92.1M US & Canada · 78% $25.5M elsewhere · 22%
  2. Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994) movie poster Number 2
    $107.2M Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994)
    $72.2M US & Canada · 67% $35M elsewhere · 33%
  3. The Shadow (1994) movie poster Number 3
    $48.1M The Shadow (1994)
    $32.1M US & Canada · 67% $16M elsewhere · 33%
  4. Color of Night (1994) movie poster Number 4
    $19.7M Color of Night (1994)
    $19.7M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  5. Clean Slate (1994) movie poster Number 5
    $7.4M Clean Slate (1994)
    $7.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Mystery Release of 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 1994.

  1. 1 The Client (1994) movie poster
    The Client (1994) Jul 20, 1994 · Drama, Mystery, Thriller $117.6M worldwide
    Jul 20, 1994 US and Canada: $92.1M Rest of the world: $25.5M Worldwide: $117.6M
  2. 2 Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994) movie poster
    Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994) Feb 4, 1994 · English · Action, Mystery, Thriller $107.2M worldwide
    Feb 4, 1994 US and Canada: $72.2M Rest of the world: $35M Worldwide: $107.2M
  3. 3 The Shadow (1994) movie poster
    The Shadow (1994) Jul 1, 1994 · Action, Adventure, Mystery $48.1M worldwide
    Jul 1, 1994 US and Canada: $32.1M Rest of the world: $16M Worldwide: $48.1M
  4. 4 Color of Night (1994) movie poster
    Color of Night (1994) Aug 19, 1994 · English · Mystery, Thriller, Romance $19.7M worldwide
    Aug 19, 1994 US and Canada: $19.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $19.7M
  5. 5 Clean Slate (1994) movie poster
    Clean Slate (1994) May 6, 1994 · English · Comedy, Mystery $7.4M worldwide
    May 6, 1994 US and Canada: $7.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7.4M
  6. 6 Mixed Nuts (1994) movie poster
    Mixed Nuts (1994) Dec 21, 1994 · English · Drama, Mystery, Thriller $6.8M worldwide
    Dec 21, 1994 US and Canada: $6.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $6.8M
  7. 7 Widows’ Peak (1994) movie poster
    Widows’ Peak (1994) Apr 15, 1994 · English · Thriller, Mystery, Comedy $6.2M worldwide
    Apr 15, 1994 US and Canada: $6.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $6.2M
  8. 8 Three Colors: Red (1994) movie poster
    Three Colors: Red (1994) Nov 23, 1994 · French · Drama, Mystery, Romance $3.6M worldwide
    Nov 23, 1994 US and Canada: $3.6M Rest of the world: $60K Worldwide: $3.6M
  9. 9 Silent Fall (1994) movie poster
    Silent Fall (1994) Oct 28, 1994 · English · Mystery, Thriller, Drama $3.2M worldwide
    Oct 28, 1994 US and Canada: $3.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.2M
  10. 10 Death and the Maiden (1994) movie poster
    Death and the Maiden (1994) Dec 23, 1994 · English · Drama, Mystery, Thriller $3.1M worldwide
    Dec 23, 1994 US and Canada: $3.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.1M
  11. 11 Princess Caraboo (1994) movie poster
    Princess Caraboo (1994) Sep 16, 1994 · English · Drama, History, Comedy $3.1M worldwide
    Sep 16, 1994 US and Canada: $3.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.1M
  12. 12 China Moon (1994) movie poster
    China Moon (1994) Mar 4, 1994 · English · Thriller, Mystery $3M worldwide
    Mar 4, 1994 US and Canada: $3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3M
  13. 13 Dream Lover (1994) movie poster
    Dream Lover (1994) May 6, 1994 · English · Drama, Mystery, Thriller $256.3K worldwide
    May 6, 1994 US and Canada: $256.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $256.3K
  14. 14 A Pure Formality (1994) movie poster
    A Pure Formality (1994) May 15, 1994 · Mystery, Drama, Thriller $190.7K worldwide
    May 15, 1994 US and Canada: $190.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $190.7K
  15. 15 Loaded (1994) movie poster
    Loaded (1994) Sep 1, 1994 · English · Drama, Mystery, Thriller $44.2K worldwide
    Sep 1, 1994 US and Canada: $44.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $44.2K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in 1994?

Of the top 10, Color of Night (1994) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while The Shadow (1994) made 33% of its gross abroad. Across all 15 films, $253M (77%) came from the US & Canada.

  1. 1 The Client (1994) $117.6M
    $92.1M US & Canada · 78% $25.5M elsewhere · 22%
  2. 2 Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994) $107.2M
    $72.2M US & Canada · 67% $35M elsewhere · 33%
  3. 3 The Shadow (1994) $48.1M
    $32.1M US & Canada · 67% $16M elsewhere · 33%
  4. 4 Color of Night (1994) $19.7M
    $19.7M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  5. 5 Clean Slate (1994) $7.4M
    $7.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  6. 6 Mixed Nuts (1994) $6.8M
    $6.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  7. 7 Widows’ Peak (1994) $6.2M
    $6.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  8. 8 Three Colors: Red (1994) $3.6M
    $3.6M US & Canada · 98% $60K elsewhere · 2%
  9. 9 Silent Fall (1994) $3.2M
    $3.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  10. 10 Death and the Maiden (1994) $3.1M
    $3.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Gross bands

How Many 1994 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

2 of 15 films crossed $100M and took $224.8M between them, 68% of the total. 11 films, 73% 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 2 films, 13% of the list $224.8M · 68% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 2 films, 13% of the list $67.8M · 21% of the gross
  • Under $10M 11 films, 73% of the list $36.9M · 11% of the gross
By release month

Which Month of 1994 Earned the Most?

July releases took the most, $165.7M from 2 films, led by The Client (1994). March was the quietest month ($3M). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.

  1. January Jan No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  2. February Feb Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994) $107.2M Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994)
  3. March Mar China Moon (1994) $3M China Moon (1994)
  4. April Apr Widows’ Peak (1994) $6.2M Widows’ Peak (1994)
  5. May May Clean Slate (1994) $7.8M Clean Slate (1994)
  6. June Jun No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  7. July Jul The Client (1994) $165.7M The Client (1994)
  8. August Aug Color of Night (1994) $19.7M Color of Night (1994)
  9. September Sep Princess Caraboo (1994) $3.1M Princess Caraboo (1994)
  10. October Oct Silent Fall (1994) $3.2M Silent Fall (1994)
  11. November Nov Three Colors: Red (1994) $3.6M Three Colors: Red (1994)
  12. December Dec Mixed Nuts (1994) $9.9M Mixed Nuts (1994)
Last 10 years

How Does 1994 Compare With Previous Years?

Of these 10 years, 1993 earned the most: $964.2M from 16 films, led by The Fugitive (1993). 1994 took $329.6M.

Year Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
1985 13 films 13 $227.7M – Fletch (1985) $59.6M
1986 9 films · −20% 9 $182M −20% The Golden Child (1986) $79.8M
1987 12 films · −20% 12 $145.3M −20% No Way Out (1987) $35.5M
1988 19 films · +214% 19 $456.1M +214% Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) $329.8M
1989 16 films · −57% 16 $195.4M −57% The 'Burbs (1989) $49.1M
1990 14 films · +344% 14 $868.2M +344% Ghost (1990) $505.7M
1991 19 films · −39% 19 $525.9M −39% JFK (1991) $205.4M
1992 19 films · +57% 19 $825.1M +57% Basic Instinct (1992) $352.9M
1993 16 films · +17% 16 $964.2M +17% The Fugitive (1993) $368.9M
1994 15 films · −66% 15 $329.6M −66% The Client (1994) $117.6M
By language

Which Languages Do the Biggest Mystery Movies Speak in 1994?

English-language mystery films took $160.1M across 11 films, 49% of the total, ahead of French-language mystery films ($3.6M).

1994 Mystery Box Office by Language

  1. English $160.1M
    11 films · #1 Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994)
  2. French $3.6M
    1 film · #1 Three Colors: Red (1994)
Archive

Mystery Box Office Year by Year

Every year from 1924 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2023 leads with $4B, led by Fast X (2023).

2020s 7 years · $14.2B
2010s 10 years · $24.4B
2000s 10 years · $24.3B
1990s 10 years · $10.4B
1980s 10 years · $1.7B
1970s 10 years · $524.6M
1960s 9 years · $48.7M
1950s 8 years · $53.7M
1940s 10 years · $3.6M
1930s 6 years · $3.3M
1920s 2 years · $84K
FAQ

Mystery Box Office 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 15 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing mystery movie in 1994?

The Client (1994) leads with $117.6M worldwide, $92.1M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994) at $107.2M and The Shadow (1994) at $48.1M.

How much did mystery movies released in 1994 earn?

15 mystery films released in 1994 report a worldwide gross, $329.6M in all, or $22M per film on average. 1993 releases took $964.2M.

How many mystery movies released in 1994 made $1 billion?

None. 2 films crossed $100 million, led by The Client (1994) with $117.6M.

How much of the 1994 Mystery box office came from the US and Canada?

$253M of the $329.6M total, or 77%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 0 films of the 15 report no domestic figure.

How is the 1994 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 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 1994 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.