#1 of 4 #1 romance movie of June 1990
1990 · Action, Thriller
$162.7M worldwide · 48% of the chart's total
$103.7M US & Canada · 64% $59M elsewhere · 36%
Romance box office · June 1990
Romance Box Office, June 1990: Top-Grossing Releases
Dick Tracy (1990) is the highest-grossing romance movie released in June 1990, with $162.7M worldwide, ahead of Days of Thunder (1990) at $157.9M and Betsy's Wedding (1990) at $19.7M. 4 romance films released in June 1990 report a worldwide gross, $340.5M in all, 61% of it from the US & Canada. 2 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion.
- June 1990 releases with a gross
- 4
- combined worldwide
- $340.5M
- films crossed $100M
- 2
- earned in the US & Canada
- 61%
#1 of 4 Top 4
What Were the Biggest Romance Hits of June 1990?
Dick Tracy (1990) leads with $162.7M, 48% of the total. The top 4 together took $340.5M, 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 4
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The chart
Every Romance Release of June 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 June 1990.
- 1 Jun 15, 1990 US and Canada: $103.7M Rest of the world: $59M Worldwide: $162.7M
- 2 Jun 27, 1990 US and Canada: $82.7M Rest of the world: $75.3M Worldwide: $157.9M
- 3 Jun 22, 1990 US and Canada: $19.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $19.7M
- 4 Jun 20, 1990 US and Canada: $83.5K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $83.5K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in June 1990?
Of the top 4, Betsy's Wedding (1990) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Days of Thunder (1990) made 48% of its gross abroad. Across all 4 films, $206.2M (61%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Dick Tracy (1990) $162.7M $103.7M US & Canada · 64% $59M elsewhere · 36%
- 2 Days of Thunder (1990) $157.9M $82.7M US & Canada · 52% $75.3M elsewhere · 48%
- 3 Betsy's Wedding (1990) $19.7M $19.7M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Fools of Fortune (1990) $83.5K $83.5K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of June 1990 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 24 (Jun 10–16) took $162.7M, led by Dick Tracy (1990). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 22 Wk 22 May 27–Jun 2 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 23 Wk 23 Jun 3–9 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 24 Wk 24 Jun 10–16 Dick Tracy (1990) $162.7M Dick Tracy (1990)
- Week 25 Wk 25 Jun 17–23 Betsy's Wedding (1990) $19.8M Betsy's Wedding (1990)
- Week 26 Wk 26 Jun 24–30 Days of Thunder (1990) $157.9M Days of Thunder (1990)
Earlier years
How Does June 1990 Compare With June in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, June 1988 earned the most: $491.6M from 4 films, led by Coming to America (1988). June 1990 took $340.5M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 1981 1 film | 1 | $216.4M | – | Superman II (1981) $216.4M |
| June 1982 2 films · −87% | 2 | $28.3M | −87% | Grease 2 (1982) $15.2M |
| June 1983 1 film · −63% | 1 | $10.4M | −63% | The Man with Two Brains (1983) $10.4M |
| June 1984 2 films · +85% | 2 | $19.2M | +85% | Hard to Hold (1984) $11.1M |
| June 1985 5 films · +408% | 5 | $97.6M | +408% | St. Elmo's Fire (1985) $37.8M |
| June 1986 7 films · +219% | 7 | $311.3M | +219% | The Karate Kid Part II (1986) $115.1M |
| June 1987 3 films · −87% | 3 | $40.6M | −87% | Roxanne (1987) $40.1M |
| June 1988 4 films · +1110% | 4 | $491.6M | +1110% | Coming to America (1988) $288.8M |
| June 1989 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| June 1990 4 films | 4 | $340.5M | – | Dick Tracy (1990) $162.7M |
Archive
Romance Box Office in 1990, Month by Month
The months of 1990 with their totals: March leads with $544M, led by Pretty Woman (1990).
- January No grosses
- February $43.3M #1 Stella (1990)
- March $544M #1 Pretty Woman (1990)
- April $13M #1 Wild Orchid (1990)
- May $4.1M #1 Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1990)
- June $340.5M #1 Dick Tracy (1990)
- July $505.7M #1 Ghost (1990)
- August $36M #1 Mo' Better Blues (1990)
- September $11.9M #1 Funny About Love (1990)
- October $58.3M #1 Quigley Down Under (1990)
- November $71.6M #1 3 Men and a Little Lady (1990)
- December $186.2M #1 Edward Scissorhands (1990)
FAQ
Romance Box Office June 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 4 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing romance movie in June 1990?
Dick Tracy (1990) leads with $162.7M worldwide, $103.7M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Days of Thunder (1990) at $157.9M and Betsy's Wedding (1990) at $19.7M.
How much did romance movies released in June 1990 earn?
4 romance films released in June 1990 report a worldwide gross, $340.5M in all, or $85.1M per film on average.
How many romance movies released in June 1990 made $1 billion?
None. 2 films crossed $100 million, led by Dick Tracy (1990) with $162.7M.
How is the June 1990 romance 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 June 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 June 1990 romance 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.