#1 of 10 #1 thriller movie of September 1987
1987 · Drama, Thriller
$320.1M worldwide · 88% of the chart's total
$156.6M US & Canada · 49% $163.5M elsewhere · 51%
Thriller box office · September 1987
Thriller Box Office, September 1987: Top-Grossing Releases
Fatal Attraction (1987) is the highest-grossing thriller movie released in September 1987, with $320.1M worldwide, ahead of The Principal (1987) at $19.7M and Hellraiser (1987) at $14.6M. 10 thriller films released in September 1987 report a worldwide gross, $364.9M in all, 55% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 122% on August 1987, whose releases took $164.4M. By language, English leads with $364.9M across 10 thriller releases.
- September 1987 releases with a gross
- 10
- combined worldwide
- $364.9M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs August 1987
- +122%
#1 of 10 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Thriller Hits of September 1987?
Fatal Attraction (1987) leads with $320.1M, 88% of the total. The top 5 together took $360.5M, 99% of what all 10 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 September 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 September 1987.
- 1 Sep 18, 1987 US and Canada: $156.6M Rest of the world: $163.5M Worldwide: $320.1M
- 2 Sep 18, 1987 US and Canada: $19.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $19.7M
- 3 Sep 18, 1987 US and Canada: $14.6M Rest of the world: $15.5K Worldwide: $14.6M
- 4 Sep 25, 1987 US and Canada: $4.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $4.3M
- 5 Sep 25, 1987 US and Canada: $1.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.7M
- 6
Sep 11, 1987 US and Canada: $1.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.4M - 7
Sep 11, 1987 US and Canada: $969.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $969.2K - 8
Sep 1, 1987 US and Canada: $796.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $796.4K - 9
Sep 13, 1987 US and Canada: $743.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $743.4K - 10
Sep 4, 1987 US and Canada: $519.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $519.6K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in September 1987?
Of the top 10, The Principal (1987) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Fatal Attraction (1987) made 51% of its gross abroad. Across all 10 films, $201.4M (55%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Fatal Attraction (1987) $320.1M $156.6M US & Canada · 49% $163.5M elsewhere · 51%
- 2 The Principal (1987) $19.7M $19.7M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 Hellraiser (1987) $14.6M $14.6M US & Canada · 100% $15.5K elsewhere · <1%
- 4 Best Seller (1987) $4.3M $4.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 The Big Town (1987) $1.7M $1.7M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 6 A Prayer for the Dying (1987) $1.4M $1.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 7 Five Corners (1987) $969.2K $969.2K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 8 Rampage (1987) $796.4K $796.4K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 9 Sister, Sister (1987) $743.4K $743.4K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 10 Man on Fire (1987) $519.6K $519.6K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Gross bands
How Many September 1987 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
1 of 10 films crossed $100M and took $320.1M between them, 88% of the total. 7 films, 70% of the list, earned under $10M.
88% 9%
- $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $500M to $1B 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $100M to $500M 1 film, 10% of the list $320.1M · 88% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 2 films, 20% of the list $34.3M · 9% of the gross
- Under $10M 7 films, 70% of the list $10.5M · 3% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of September 1987 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 38 (Sep 13–19) took $355.2M, led by Fatal Attraction (1987). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 36 Wk 36 Aug 30–Sep 5 Rampage (1987) $1.3M Rampage (1987)
- Week 37 Wk 37 Sep 6–12 A Prayer for the Dying (1987) $2.4M A Prayer for the Dying (1987)
- Week 38 Wk 38 Sep 13–19 Fatal Attraction (1987) $355.2M Fatal Attraction (1987)
- Week 39 Wk 39 Sep 20–26 Best Seller (1987) $6M Best Seller (1987)
- Week 40 Wk 40 Sep 27–Oct 3 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does September 1987 Compare With September in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, September 1987 earned the most: $364.9M from 10 films, led by Fatal Attraction (1987).
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1978 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| September 1979 1 film | 1 | $633 | – | Disco Godfather (1979) $633 |
| September 1980 1 film · +9247% | 1 | $59.2K | +9247% | Phobia (1980) $59.2K |
| September 1981 1 film · −34% | 1 | $39K | −34% | The Girl with the Red Hair (1981) $39K |
| September 1982 1 film · +3680% | 1 | $1.5M | +3680% | Endangered Species (1982) $1.5M |
| September 1983 3 films · +1624% | 3 | $25.4M | +1624% | Revenge of the Ninja (1983) $13.2M |
| September 1984 3 films · −8% | 3 | $23.5M | −8% | The Evil That Men Do (1984) $13.1M |
| September 1985 4 films · +22% | 4 | $28.6M | +22% | Invasion U.S.A. (1985) $17.5M |
| September 1986 4 films · −26% | 4 | $21.1M | −26% | Blue Velvet (1986) $8.7M |
| September 1987 10 films · +1628% | 10 | $364.9M | +1628% | Fatal Attraction (1987) $320.1M |
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 September 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 10 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing thriller movie in September 1987?
Fatal Attraction (1987) leads with $320.1M worldwide, $156.6M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Principal (1987) at $19.7M and Hellraiser (1987) at $14.6M.
How much did thriller movies released in September 1987 earn?
10 thriller films released in September 1987 report a worldwide gross, $364.9M in all, or $36.5M per film on average. August 1987 releases took $164.4M.
How many thriller movies released in September 1987 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Fatal Attraction (1987) with $320.1M.
How is the September 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 September 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 September 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.