#1 of 5 #1 romance movie of April 1996
A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996)
1996 · Romance, Thriller
$35.6M worldwide · 44% of the chart's total
$34.8M US & Canada · 98% $832K elsewhere · 2%
Romance box office · April 1996
Romance Box Office, April 1996: Top-Grossing Releases
A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996) is the highest-grossing romance movie released in April 1996, with $35.6M worldwide, ahead of The Truth About Cats & Dogs (1996) at $34.9M and Mrs. Winterbourne (1996) at $10.1M. 5 romance films released in April 1996 report a worldwide gross, $80.6M in all, 99% of it from the US & Canada. That is down 28% on March 1996, whose releases took $111.8M. By language, English leads with $80.6M across 5 romance releases.
- April 1996 releases with a gross
- 5
- combined worldwide
- $80.6M
- A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996), the #1
- $35.6M
- vs March 1996
- −28%
#1 of 5 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Romance Hits of April 1996?
A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996) leads with $35.6M, 44% of the total. The top 5 together took $80.6M, almost all of what the 5 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 April 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 April 1996.
- 1 A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996)Apr 4, 1996 US and Canada: $34.8M Rest of the world: $832K Worldwide: $35.6M
Apr 4, 1996 · English · Romance, Thriller, Comedy $35.6M worldwide - 2 Apr 26, 1996 US and Canada: $34.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $34.9M
- 3 Apr 19, 1996 US and Canada: $10.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $10.1M
- 4 Apr 18, 1996 US and Canada: $24.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $24.7K
- 5 Apr 3, 1996 US and Canada: $3.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.8K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in April 1996?
Of the top 5, The Truth About Cats & Dogs (1996) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996) made 2% of its gross abroad. Across all 5 films, $79.7M (99%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996) $35.6M $34.8M US & Canada · 98% $832K elsewhere · 2%
- 2 The Truth About Cats & Dogs (1996) $34.9M $34.9M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 Mrs. Winterbourne (1996) $10.1M $10.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Dream for an Insomniac (1996) $24.7K $24.7K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 Childhood’s End (1996) $3.8K $3.8K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of April 1996 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 14 (Mar 31–Apr 6) took $35.6M, led by A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 14 Wk 14 Mar 31–Apr 6 A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996) $35.6M A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996)
- Week 15 Wk 15 Apr 7–13 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 16 Wk 16 Apr 14–20 Mrs. Winterbourne (1996) $10.1M Mrs. Winterbourne (1996)
- Week 17 Wk 17 Apr 21–27 The Truth About Cats & Dogs (1996) $34.9M The Truth About Cats & Dogs (1996)
- Week 18 Wk 18 Apr 28–May 4 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does April 1996 Compare With April in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, April 1995 earned the most: $342.5M from 8 films, led by While You Were Sleeping (1995). April 1996 took $80.6M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 1987 2 films | 2 | $112.6M | – | The Secret of My Succe$s (1987) $111M |
| April 1988 6 films · −86% | 6 | $16.3M | −86% | Casual Sex? (1988) $12.3M |
| April 1989 6 films · +75% | 6 | $28.5M | +75% | Say Anything... (1989) $21.5M |
| April 1990 3 films · −54% | 3 | $13M | −54% | Wild Orchid (1990) $11.1M |
| April 1991 3 films · +43% | 3 | $18.5M | +43% | The Marrying Man (1991) $12.5M |
| April 1992 5 films · +198% | 5 | $55.2M | +198% | The Player (1992) $21.7M |
| April 1993 7 films · +468% | 7 | $313.9M | +468% | Indecent Proposal (1993) $266.6M |
| April 1994 7 films · −73% | 7 | $85.7M | −73% | When a Man Loves a Woman (1994) $50M |
| April 1995 8 films · +300% | 8 | $342.5M | +300% | While You Were Sleeping (1995) $182.1M |
| April 1996 5 films · −76% | 5 | $80.6M | −76% | A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996) $35.6M |
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 April 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 5 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing romance movie in April 1996?
A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996) leads with $35.6M worldwide, $34.8M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Truth About Cats & Dogs (1996) at $34.9M and Mrs. Winterbourne (1996) at $10.1M.
How much did romance movies released in April 1996 earn?
5 romance films released in April 1996 report a worldwide gross, $80.6M in all, or $16.1M per film on average. March 1996 releases took $111.8M.
How many romance movies released in April 1996 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996), earned $35.6M.
How is the April 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 April 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 April 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.