#1 of 9 #1 thriller movie of October 1987
1987 · Drama, Thriller
$18.8M worldwide · 33% of the chart's total
$18.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Thriller box office · October 1987
Thriller Box Office, October 1987: Top-Grossing Releases
Suspect (1987) is the highest-grossing thriller movie released in October 1987, with $18.8M worldwide, ahead of Someone to Watch Over Me (1987) at $10.3M and The Hidden (1987) at $9.7M. 9 thriller films released in October 1987 report a worldwide gross, $56.1M in all, 100% of it from the US & Canada. That is down 85% on September 1987, whose releases took $364.9M. By language, English leads with $37.4M across 8 thriller releases.
- October 1987 releases with a gross
- 9
- combined worldwide
- $56.1M
- Suspect (1987), the #1
- $18.8M
- vs September 1987
- −85%
#1 of 9 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Thriller Hits of October 1987?
Suspect (1987) leads with $18.8M, 33% of the total. The top 5 together took $47.6M, 85% of what all 9 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 Thriller Release of October 1987, 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 October 1987.
- 1 Oct 23, 1987 US and Canada: $18.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $18.8M
- 2 Oct 9, 1987 US and Canada: $10.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $10.3M
- 3 Oct 30, 1987 US and Canada: $9.7M Rest of the world: $245 Worldwide: $9.7M
- 4 Oct 7, 1987 US and Canada: $5.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $5.4M
- 5 Oct 3, 1987 US and Canada: $3.4M Rest of the world: $321 Worldwide: $3.4M
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Oct 23, 1987 US and Canada: $2.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.9M - 7
Oct 16, 1987 US and Canada: $2.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.7M - 8
Oct 14, 1987 US and Canada: $2.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.6M - 9
Oct 2, 1987 US and Canada: $406.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $406.9K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in October 1987?
Of the top 9, Suspect (1987) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Near Dark (1987) made <1% of its gross abroad. Across all 9 films, $56.1M (100%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Suspect (1987) $18.8M $18.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 2 Someone to Watch Over Me (1987) $10.3M $10.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 The Hidden (1987) $9.7M $9.7M US & Canada · 100% $245 elsewhere · <1%
- 4 The Sicilian (1987) $5.4M $5.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 Near Dark (1987) $3.4M $3.4M US & Canada · 100% $321 elsewhere · <1%
- 6 No Man's Land (1987) $2.9M $2.9M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 7 Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II (1987) $2.7M $2.7M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 8 House of Games (1987) $2.6M $2.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 9 Slam Dance (1987) $406.9K $406.9K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of October 1987 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 43 (Oct 18–24) took $21.7M, led by Suspect (1987). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 40 Wk 40 Sep 27–Oct 3 Near Dark (1987) $3.8M Near Dark (1987)
- Week 41 Wk 41 Oct 4–10 Someone to Watch Over Me (1987) $15.7M Someone to Watch Over Me (1987)
- Week 42 Wk 42 Oct 11–17 Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II (1987) $5.3M Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II (1987)
- Week 43 Wk 43 Oct 18–24 Suspect (1987) $21.7M Suspect (1987)
- Week 44 Wk 44 Oct 25–31 The Hidden (1987) $9.7M The Hidden (1987)
Earlier years
How Does October 1987 Compare With October in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, October 1982 earned the most: $129.7M from 4 films, led by First Blood (1982). October 1987 took $56.1M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1978 3 films | 3 | $95.2M | – | Halloween (1978) $47.2M |
| October 1979 3 films · −34% | 3 | $63.1M | −34% | ...and justice for all. (1979) $33.3M |
| October 1980 2 films · −84% | 2 | $10.4M | −84% | Motel Hell (1980) $6.3M |
| October 1981 5 films · +195% | 5 | $30.6M | +195% | Halloween II (1981) $25.5M |
| October 1982 4 films · +323% | 4 | $129.7M | +323% | First Blood (1982) $125.2M |
| October 1983 3 films · −36% | 3 | $82.7M | −36% | Never Say Never Again (1983) $55.4M |
| October 1984 7 films · +39% | 7 | $114.7M | +39% | The Terminator (1984) $78.4M |
| October 1985 5 films · −2% | 5 | $112.5M | −2% | Commando (1985) $57.5M |
| October 1986 2 films · −65% | 2 | $38.8M | −65% | Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986) $29.8M |
| October 1987 9 films · +45% | 9 | $56.1M | +45% | Suspect (1987) $18.8M |
Archive
Thriller Box Office in 1987, Month by Month
The months of 1987 with their totals: September leads with $364.9M, led by Fatal Attraction (1987).
- January $18.7M #1 The Bedroom Window (1987)
- February $72.5M #1 A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987)
- March $154.6M #1 Lethal Weapon (1987)
- April $32.9M #1 Project X (1987)
- May $303M #1 Beverly Hills Cop II (1987)
- June $196.8M #1 Predator (1987)
- July $164.6M #1 Jaws: The Revenge (1987)
- August $164.4M #1 Stakeout (1987)
- September $364.9M #1 Fatal Attraction (1987)
- October $56.1M #1 Suspect (1987)
- November $71.2M #1 The Running Man (1987)
- December $58.2M #1 Throw Momma from the Train (1987)
FAQ
Thriller Box Office October 1987: 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 9 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing thriller movie in October 1987?
Suspect (1987) leads with $18.8M worldwide, $18.8M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Someone to Watch Over Me (1987) at $10.3M and The Hidden (1987) at $9.7M.
How much did thriller movies released in October 1987 earn?
9 thriller films released in October 1987 report a worldwide gross, $56.1M in all, or $6.2M per film on average. September 1987 releases took $364.9M.
How many thriller movies released in October 1987 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, Suspect (1987), earned $18.8M.
How is the October 1987 thriller 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 October 1987. 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 October 1987 thriller 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.