#1 of 4 #1 romance movie of March 1996
1996 · Romance, Drama
$100.7M worldwide · 90% of the chart's total
$51.1M US & Canada · 51% $49.6M elsewhere · 49%
Romance box office · March 1996
Romance Box Office, March 1996: Top-Grossing Releases
Up Close & Personal (1996) is the highest-grossing romance movie released in March 1996, with $100.7M worldwide, ahead of All Dogs Go to Heaven 2 (1996) at $8.6M and If Lucy Fell (1996) at $2.4M. 4 romance films released in March 1996 report a worldwide gross, $111.8M in all, 56% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 8% on February 1996, whose releases took $103.7M.
- March 1996 releases with a gross
- 4
- combined worldwide
- $111.8M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs February 1996
- +8%
#1 of 4 Top 4
What Were the Biggest Romance Hits of March 1996?
Up Close & Personal (1996) leads with $100.7M, 90% of the total. The top 4 together took $111.8M, 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.
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The chart
Every Romance Release of March 1996, 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 March 1996.
- 1 Mar 1, 1996 US and Canada: $51.1M Rest of the world: $49.6M Worldwide: $100.7M
- 2 All Dogs Go to Heaven 2 (1996)Mar 29, 1996 US and Canada: $8.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $8.6M
Mar 29, 1996 · English · Fantasy, Animation, Adventure $8.6M worldwide - 3 Mar 8, 1996 US and Canada: $2.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.4M
- 4 Mar 4, 1996 US and Canada: $35.5K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $35.5K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in March 1996?
Of the top 4, All Dogs Go to Heaven 2 (1996) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Up Close & Personal (1996) made 49% of its gross abroad. Across all 4 films, $62.2M (56%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Up Close & Personal (1996) $100.7M $51.1M US & Canada · 51% $49.6M elsewhere · 49%
- 2 All Dogs Go to Heaven 2 (1996) $8.6M $8.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 If Lucy Fell (1996) $2.4M $2.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Cosi (1996) $35.5K $35.5K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of March 1996 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 9 (Feb 25–Mar 2) took $100.7M, led by Up Close & Personal (1996). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 9 Wk 9 Feb 25–Mar 2 Up Close & Personal (1996) $100.7M Up Close & Personal (1996)
- Week 10 Wk 10 Mar 3–9 If Lucy Fell (1996) $2.5M If Lucy Fell (1996)
- Week 11 Wk 11 Mar 10–16 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 12 Wk 12 Mar 17–23 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 13 Wk 13 Mar 24–30 All Dogs Go to Heaven 2 (1996) $8.6M All Dogs Go to Heaven 2 (1996)
- Week 14 Wk 14 Mar 31–Apr 6 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does March 1996 Compare With March in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, March 1990 earned the most: $544M from 9 films, led by Pretty Woman (1990). March 1996 took $111.8M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 1987 2 films | 2 | $39.6M | – | Blind Date (1987) $39.3M |
| March 1988 3 films · −39% | 3 | $24.3M | −39% | Masquerade (1988) $15.9M |
| March 1989 5 films · +107% | 5 | $50.3M | +107% | Skin Deep (1989) $19.7M |
| March 1990 9 films · +981% | 9 | $544M | +981% | Pretty Woman (1990) $463.4M |
| March 1991 7 films · −96% | 7 | $21.4M | −96% | Career Opportunities (1991) $11.3M |
| March 1992 4 films · +1848% | 4 | $417.6M | +1848% | Basic Instinct (1992) $352.9M |
| March 1993 4 films · −91% | 4 | $36.8M | −91% | Born Yesterday (1993) $18M |
| March 1994 5 films · +622% | 5 | $265.7M | +622% | Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994) $245.7M |
| March 1995 6 films · −80% | 6 | $53.5M | −80% | Circle of Friends (1995) $23.4M |
| March 1996 4 films · +109% | 4 | $111.8M | +109% | Up Close & Personal (1996) $100.7M |
Archive
Romance Box Office in 1996, Month by Month
The months of 1996 with their totals: June leads with $624.6M, led by The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996).
- January $17.1M #1 Two If by Sea (1996)
- February $103.7M #1 Happy Gilmore (1996)
- March $111.8M #1 Up Close & Personal (1996)
- April $80.6M #1 A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996)
- May $12M #1 Cold Comfort Farm (1996)
- June $624.6M #1 The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)
- July $174.4M #1 Phenomenon (1996)
- August $85.8M #1 Tin Cup (1996)
- September $11.7M #1 Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love (1996)
- October $26M #1 High School High (1996)
- November $504M #1 The English Patient (1996)
- December $548.1M #1 Jerry Maguire (1996)
FAQ
Romance Box Office March 1996: 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 March 1996?
Up Close & Personal (1996) leads with $100.7M worldwide, $51.1M of it in the US & Canada. Next come All Dogs Go to Heaven 2 (1996) at $8.6M and If Lucy Fell (1996) at $2.4M.
How much did romance movies released in March 1996 earn?
4 romance films released in March 1996 report a worldwide gross, $111.8M in all, or $27.9M per film on average. February 1996 releases took $103.7M.
How many romance movies released in March 1996 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Up Close & Personal (1996) with $100.7M.
How is the March 1996 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 March 1996. 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 March 1996 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.