#1 of 8 #1 thriller movie of August 1992
1992 · Drama, Thriller
$48M worldwide · 31% of the chart's total
$48M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Thriller box office · August 1992
Thriller Box Office, August 1992: Top-Grossing Releases
Single White Female (1992) is the highest-grossing thriller movie released in August 1992, with $48M worldwide, ahead of Raising Cain (1992) at $37.2M and Honeymoon in Vegas (1992) at $35.2M. 8 thriller films released in August 1992 report a worldwide gross, $154.3M in all, 90% of it from the US & Canada. By language, English leads with $154.3M across 8 thriller releases.
- August 1992 releases with a gross
- 8
- combined worldwide
- $154.3M
- Single White Female (1992), the #1
- $48M
- earned in the US & Canada
- 90%
#1 of 8 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Thriller Hits of August 1992?
Single White Female (1992) leads with $48M, 31% of the total. The top 5 together took $145.9M, 95% of what all 8 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
- Number 1
-
Number 2 -
Number 3 -
Number 4 -
Number 5
US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world
The chart
Every Thriller Release of August 1992, 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 August 1992.
- 1 Aug 14, 1992 US and Canada: $48M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $48M
- 2 Aug 7, 1992 US and Canada: $21.4M Rest of the world: $15.8M Worldwide: $37.2M
- 3 Aug 28, 1992 US and Canada: $35.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $35.2M
- 4 Aug 21, 1992 US and Canada: $14.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $14.4M
- 5 Aug 6, 1992 US and Canada: $11.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $11.1M
- 6
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992)Aug 28, 1992 US and Canada: $4.2M Rest of the world: $96.1K Worldwide: $4.3M
Aug 28, 1992 · English · Drama, Mystery, Thriller $4.3M worldwide - 7
The Gun in Betty Lou’s Handbag (1992)Aug 21, 1992 US and Canada: $3.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.7M Aug 21, 1992 · English · Mystery, Comedy, Thriller $3.7M worldwide - 8
Aug 26, 1992 US and Canada: $422.5K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $422.5K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in August 1992?
Of the top 8, Single White Female (1992) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Raising Cain (1992) made 43% of its gross abroad. Across all 8 films, $138.4M (90%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Single White Female (1992) $48M $48M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 2 Raising Cain (1992) $37.2M $21.4M US & Canada · 57% $15.8M elsewhere · 43%
- 3 Honeymoon in Vegas (1992) $35.2M $35.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Rapid Fire (1992) $14.4M $14.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 Whispers in the Dark (1992) $11.1M $11.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 6 Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992) $4.3M $4.2M US & Canada · 98% $96.1K elsewhere · 2%
- 7 The Gun in Betty Lou’s Handbag (1992) $3.7M $3.7M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 8 Storyville (1992) $422.5K $422.5K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of August 1992 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 32 (Aug 2–8) took $48.3M, led by Raising Cain (1992). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 31 Wk 31 Jul 26–Aug 1 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 32 Wk 32 Aug 2–8 Raising Cain (1992) $48.3M Raising Cain (1992)
- Week 33 Wk 33 Aug 9–15 Single White Female (1992) $48M Single White Female (1992)
- Week 34 Wk 34 Aug 16–22 Rapid Fire (1992) $18.1M Rapid Fire (1992)
- Week 35 Wk 35 Aug 23–29 Honeymoon in Vegas (1992) $39.9M Honeymoon in Vegas (1992)
- Week 36 Wk 36 Aug 30–Sep 5 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does August 1992 Compare With August in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, August 1987 earned the most: $164.4M from 9 films, led by Stakeout (1987). August 1992 took $154.3M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 1983 2 films | 2 | $26.7M | – | Cujo (1983) $21.2M |
| August 1984 4 films · +170% | 4 | $72.2M | +170% | Tightrope (1984) $48.1M |
| August 1985 5 films · −14% | 5 | $62.2M | −14% | Fright Night (1985) $24.9M |
| August 1986 7 films · +79% | 7 | $111M | +79% | The Fly (1986) $60.6M |
| August 1987 9 films · +48% | 9 | $164.4M | +48% | Stakeout (1987) $65.7M |
| August 1988 4 films · −23% | 4 | $126.1M | −23% | A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988) $49.4M |
| August 1989 6 films · +8% | 6 | $136.6M | +8% | The Abyss (1989) $90.5M |
| August 1990 5 films · −7% | 5 | $127.6M | −7% | Flatliners (1990) $61.5M |
| August 1991 6 films · −31% | 6 | $87.8M | −31% | Dead Again (1991) $38M |
| August 1992 8 films · +76% | 8 | $154.3M | +76% | Single White Female (1992) $48M |
Archive
Thriller Box Office in 1992, Month by Month
The months of 1992 with their totals: May leads with $489.8M, led by Lethal Weapon 3 (1992).
- January $179.7M #1 The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992)
- February $42.9M #1 Final Analysis (1992)
- March $354.6M #1 Basic Instinct (1992)
- April $104.5M #1 FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992)
- May $489.8M #1 Lethal Weapon 3 (1992)
- June $235.2M #1 Patriot Games (1992)
- July No grosses
- August $154.3M #1 Single White Female (1992)
- September $109M #1 Sneakers (1992)
- October $216.5M #1 Under Siege (1992)
- November $123.4M #1 The Crying Game (1992)
- December $258.5M #1 A Few Good Men (1992)
FAQ
Thriller Box Office August 1992: 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 8 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing thriller movie in August 1992?
Single White Female (1992) leads with $48M worldwide, $48M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Raising Cain (1992) at $37.2M and Honeymoon in Vegas (1992) at $35.2M.
How much did thriller movies released in August 1992 earn?
8 thriller films released in August 1992 report a worldwide gross, $154.3M in all, or $19.3M per film on average.
How many thriller movies released in August 1992 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, Single White Female (1992), earned $48M.
How is the August 1992 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 August 1992. 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 August 1992 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.