#1 of 3 #1 romance movie of July 1997
1997 · Action, Adventure
$174.5M worldwide · 81% of the chart's total
$105.3M US & Canada · 60% $69.2M elsewhere · 40%
Romance box office · July 1997
Romance Box Office, July 1997: Top-Grossing Releases
George of the Jungle (1997) is the highest-grossing romance movie released in July 1997, with $174.5M worldwide, ahead of Out to Sea (1997) at $30.7M and Mrs Brown (1997) at $9.2M. 3 romance films released in July 1997 report a worldwide gross, $214.4M in all, 67% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 54% on June 1997, whose releases took $466.9M.
- July 1997 releases with a gross
- 3
- combined worldwide
- $214.4M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs June 1997
- −54%
#1 of 3 Top 3
What Were the Biggest Romance Hits of July 1997?
George of the Jungle (1997) leads with $174.5M, 81% of the total. The top 3 together took $214.4M, almost all of what the 3 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 -
Number 3
US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world
The chart
Every Romance Release of July 1997, 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 July 1997.
- 1 Jul 16, 1997 US and Canada: $105.3M Rest of the world: $69.2M Worldwide: $174.5M
- 2 Jul 2, 1997 US and Canada: $29M Rest of the world: $1.7M Worldwide: $30.7M
- 3 Jul 18, 1997 US and Canada: $9.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $9.2M
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in July 1997?
Of the top 3, Mrs Brown (1997) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while George of the Jungle (1997) made 40% of its gross abroad. Across all 3 films, $143.5M (67%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 George of the Jungle (1997) $174.5M $105.3M US & Canada · 60% $69.2M elsewhere · 40%
- 2 Out to Sea (1997) $30.7M $29M US & Canada · 94% $1.7M elsewhere · 6%
- 3 Mrs Brown (1997) $9.2M $9.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of July 1997 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 29 (Jul 13–19) took $183.7M, led by George of the Jungle (1997). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 27 Wk 27 Jun 29–Jul 5 Out to Sea (1997) $30.7M Out to Sea (1997)
- Week 28 Wk 28 Jul 6–12 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 29 Wk 29 Jul 13–19 George of the Jungle (1997) $183.7M George of the Jungle (1997)
- Week 30 Wk 30 Jul 20–26 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 31 Wk 31 Jul 27–Aug 2 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does July 1997 Compare With July in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, July 1994 earned the most: $1.5B from 6 films, led by Forrest Gump (1994). July 1997 took $214.4M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1988 6 films | 6 | $216.8M | – | Cocktail (1988) $171.5M |
| July 1989 2 films · −54% | 2 | $100.2M | −54% | When Harry Met Sally... (1989) $93.3M |
| July 1990 1 film · +405% | 1 | $505.7M | +405% | Ghost (1990) $505.7M |
| July 1991 3 films · −91% | 3 | $43.7M | −91% | Regarding Henry (1991) $43M |
| July 1992 6 films · +401% | 6 | $219.1M | +401% | Boomerang (1992) $131.1M |
| July 1993 5 films · −39% | 5 | $133.8M | −39% | Son in Law (1993) $36.4M |
| July 1994 6 films · +987% | 6 | $1.5B | +987% | Forrest Gump (1994) $678.2M |
| July 1995 3 films · −78% | 3 | $322.8M | −78% | Nine Months (1995) $138.5M |
| July 1996 3 films · −46% | 3 | $174.4M | −46% | Phenomenon (1996) $152M |
| July 1997 3 films · +23% | 3 | $214.4M | +23% | George of the Jungle (1997) $174.5M |
Archive
Romance Box Office in 1997, Month by Month
The months of 1997 with their totals: December leads with $2.6B, led by Titanic (1997).
- January $437.2K #1 Hurricane Streets (1997)
- February $61.6M #1 Fools Rush In (1997)
- March $13.6M #1 Love Jones (1997)
- April $192.2M #1 The Saint (1997)
- May $347.9M #1 The Fifth Element (1997)
- June $466.9M #1 My Best Friend's Wedding (1997)
- July $214.4M #1 George of the Jungle (1997)
- August $236.7M #1 Conspiracy Theory (1997)
- September $9M #1 Mrs. Dalloway (1997)
- October $57.6M #1 An American Werewolf in Paris (1997)
- November $15.6M #1 The Wings of the Dove (1997)
- December $2.6B #1 Titanic (1997)
FAQ
Romance Box Office July 1997: 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 3 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing romance movie in July 1997?
George of the Jungle (1997) leads with $174.5M worldwide, $105.3M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Out to Sea (1997) at $30.7M and Mrs Brown (1997) at $9.2M.
How much did romance movies released in July 1997 earn?
3 romance films released in July 1997 report a worldwide gross, $214.4M in all, or $71.5M per film on average. June 1997 releases took $466.9M.
How many romance movies released in July 1997 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by George of the Jungle (1997) with $174.5M.
How is the July 1997 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 July 1997. 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 July 1997 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.