#1 of 6 #1 thriller movie of March 1987
1987 · Action, Thriller
$120.2M worldwide · 78% of the chart's total
$65.2M US & Canada · 54% $55M elsewhere · 46%
Thriller box office · March 1987
Thriller Box Office, March 1987: Top-Grossing Releases
Lethal Weapon (1987) is the highest-grossing thriller movie released in March 1987, with $120.2M worldwide, ahead of Angel Heart (1987) at $17.2M and Witchboard (1987) at $7.4M. 6 thriller films released in March 1987 report a worldwide gross, $154.6M in all, 64% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 113% on February 1987, whose releases took $72.5M. By language, English leads with $151.8M across 5 thriller releases.
- March 1987 releases with a gross
- 6
- combined worldwide
- $154.6M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs February 1987
- +113%
#1 of 6 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Thriller Hits of March 1987?
Lethal Weapon (1987) leads with $120.2M, 78% of the total. The top 5 together took $153.5M, 99% of what all 6 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 March 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 March 1987.
- 1 Mar 6, 1987 US and Canada: $65.2M Rest of the world: $55M Worldwide: $120.2M
- 2 Mar 6, 1987 US and Canada: $17.2M Rest of the world: $322 Worldwide: $17.2M
- 3 Mar 13, 1987 US and Canada: $7.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7.4M
- 4 Mar 13, 1987 US and Canada: $5.9M Rest of the world: $9.2K Worldwide: $5.9M
- 5 Mar 13, 1987 US and Canada: $2.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.8M
- 6
Mar 20, 1987 US and Canada: $1.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.1M
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in March 1987?
Of the top 6, Witchboard (1987) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Lethal Weapon (1987) made 46% of its gross abroad. Across all 6 films, $99.6M (64%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Lethal Weapon (1987) $120.2M $65.2M US & Canada · 54% $55M elsewhere · 46%
- 2 Angel Heart (1987) $17.2M $17.2M US & Canada · 100% $322 elsewhere · <1%
- 3 Witchboard (1987) $7.4M $7.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Evil Dead II (1987) $5.9M $5.9M US & Canada · 100% $9.2K elsewhere · <1%
- 5 Heat (1987) $2.8M $2.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 6 Street Smart (1987) $1.1M $1.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of March 1987 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 10 (Mar 1–7) took $137.4M, led by Lethal Weapon (1987). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 10 Wk 10 Mar 1–7 Lethal Weapon (1987) $137.4M Lethal Weapon (1987)
- Week 11 Wk 11 Mar 8–14 Witchboard (1987) $16.1M Witchboard (1987)
- Week 12 Wk 12 Mar 15–21 Street Smart (1987) $1.1M Street Smart (1987)
- Week 13 Wk 13 Mar 22–28 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 14 Wk 14 Mar 29–Apr 4 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does March 1987 Compare With March in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, March 1987 earned the most: $154.6M from 6 films, led by Lethal Weapon (1987).
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 1978 1 film | 1 | $5.4M | – | Gray Lady Down (1978) $5.4M |
| March 1979 2 films · +851% | 2 | $51.7M | +851% | The China Syndrome (1979) $51.7M |
| March 1980 1 film · −93% | 1 | $3.8M | −93% | When Time Ran Out... (1980) $3.8M |
| March 1981 4 films · +586% | 4 | $25.8M | +586% | The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981) $12.4M |
| March 1982 2 films · +29% | 2 | $33.3M | +29% | Deathtrap (1982) $19.3M |
| March 1983 3 films · −47% | 3 | $17.6M | −47% | Bad Boys (1983) $9.2M |
| March 1984 2 films · +106% | 2 | $36.3M | +106% | Against All Odds (1984) $21.7M |
| March 1985 3 films · −34% | 3 | $23.9M | −34% | Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985) $21.9M |
| March 1986 3 films · −89% | 3 | $2.6M | −89% | Nomads (1986) $2.3M |
| March 1987 6 films · +5883% | 6 | $154.6M | +5883% | Lethal Weapon (1987) $120.2M |
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 March 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 6 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing thriller movie in March 1987?
Lethal Weapon (1987) leads with $120.2M worldwide, $65.2M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Angel Heart (1987) at $17.2M and Witchboard (1987) at $7.4M.
How much did thriller movies released in March 1987 earn?
6 thriller films released in March 1987 report a worldwide gross, $154.6M in all, or $25.8M per film on average. February 1987 releases took $72.5M.
How many thriller movies released in March 1987 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Lethal Weapon (1987) with $120.2M.
How is the March 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 March 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 March 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.