#1 of 3 #1 thriller movie of July 1997
1997 · Action, Drama
$315.2M worldwide · 64% of the chart's total
$173M US & Canada · 55% $142.2M elsewhere · 45%
Thriller box office · July 1997
Thriller Box Office, July 1997: Top-Grossing Releases
Air Force One (1997) is the highest-grossing thriller movie released in July 1997, with $315.2M worldwide, ahead of Contact (1997) at $171.1M and One Eight Seven (1997) at $5.7M. 3 thriller films released in July 1997 report a worldwide gross, $492M in all, 57% of it from the US & Canada. 2 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 22% on June 1997, whose releases took $634.2M.
- July 1997 releases with a gross
- 3
- combined worldwide
- $492M
- films crossed $100M
- 2
- vs June 1997
- −22%
#1 of 3 Top 3
What Were the Biggest Thriller Hits of July 1997?
Air Force One (1997) leads with $315.2M, 64% of the total. The top 3 together took $492M, 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.
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Number 3
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The chart
Every Thriller 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 25, 1997 US and Canada: $173M Rest of the world: $142.2M Worldwide: $315.2M
- 2 Jul 11, 1997 US and Canada: $100.9M Rest of the world: $70.2M Worldwide: $171.1M
- 3 Jul 30, 1997 US and Canada: $5.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $5.7M
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in July 1997?
Of the top 3, One Eight Seven (1997) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Air Force One (1997) made 45% of its gross abroad. Across all 3 films, $279.6M (57%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Air Force One (1997) $315.2M $173M US & Canada · 55% $142.2M elsewhere · 45%
- 2 Contact (1997) $171.1M $100.9M US & Canada · 59% $70.2M elsewhere · 41%
- 3 One Eight Seven (1997) $5.7M $5.7M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of July 1997 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 30 (Jul 20–26) took $315.2M, led by Air Force One (1997). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 27 Wk 27 Jun 29–Jul 5 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 28 Wk 28 Jul 6–12 Contact (1997) $171.1M Contact (1997)
- Week 29 Wk 29 Jul 13–19 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 30 Wk 30 Jul 20–26 Air Force One (1997) $315.2M Air Force One (1997)
- Week 31 Wk 31 Jul 27–Aug 2 One Eight Seven (1997) $5.7M One Eight Seven (1997)
Earlier years
How Does July 1997 Compare With July in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, July 1990 earned the most: $1B from 5 films, led by Ghost (1990). July 1997 took $492M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1988 5 films | 5 | $275.8M | – | Die Hard (1988) $143.7M |
| July 1989 4 films · +70% | 4 | $469.4M | +70% | Lethal Weapon 2 (1989) $227.9M |
| July 1990 5 films · +123% | 5 | $1B | +123% | Ghost (1990) $505.7M |
| July 1991 4 films · −40% | 4 | $622.8M | −40% | Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) $517.8M |
| July 1992 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| July 1993 2 films | 2 | $284.2M | – | In the Line of Fire (1993) $177M |
| July 1994 3 films · +92% | 3 | $544.6M | +92% | True Lies (1994) $378.9M |
| July 1995 4 films · +9% | 4 | $592.5M | +9% | Waterworld (1995) $264.2M |
| July 1996 2 films · +64% | 2 | $969.7M | +64% | Independence Day (1996) $817.4M |
| July 1997 3 films · −49% | 3 | $492M | −49% | Air Force One (1997) $315.2M |
Archive
Thriller Box Office in 1997, Month by Month
The months of 1997 with their totals: May leads with $933.2M, led by The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997).
- January $48.1M #1 The Relic (1997)
- February $181.4M #1 Donnie Brasco (1997)
- March $154.7M #1 The Devil's Own (1997)
- April $443.6M #1 Anaconda (1997)
- May $933.2M #1 The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)
- June $634.2M #1 Face/Off (1997)
- July $492M #1 Air Force One (1997)
- August $298.4M #1 Conspiracy Theory (1997)
- September $389.7M #1 L.A. Confidential (1997)
- October $424.1M #1 The Devil's Advocate (1997)
- November $575.1M #1 Alien: Resurrection (1997)
- December $545.4M #1 Tomorrow Never Dies (1997)
FAQ
Thriller 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 thriller movie in July 1997?
Air Force One (1997) leads with $315.2M worldwide, $173M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Contact (1997) at $171.1M and One Eight Seven (1997) at $5.7M.
How much did thriller movies released in July 1997 earn?
3 thriller films released in July 1997 report a worldwide gross, $492M in all, or $164M per film on average. June 1997 releases took $634.2M.
How many thriller movies released in July 1997 made $1 billion?
None. 2 films crossed $100 million, led by Air Force One (1997) with $315.2M.
How is the July 1997 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 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 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.