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English box office · November 1987

English Box Office, November 1987: Top-Grossing Releases

3 Men and a Baby (1987) is the highest-grossing English-language movie released in November 1987, with $167.8M worldwide, ahead of Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987) at $49.5M and Nuts (1987) at $31M. 23 English-language films released in November 1987 report a worldwide gross, $343.2M in all, 100% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 134% on October 1987, whose releases took $146.4M. By genre, Comedy leads with $260.9M across 10 English releases.

November 1987 releases with a gross
23
combined worldwide
$343.2M
film crossed $100M
1
vs October 1987
+134%
3 Men and a Baby (1987) movie poster #1 of 23
#1 English-language movie of November 1987

3 Men and a Baby (1987)

1987 · Drama, Comedy

$167.8M worldwide · 49% of the chart's total

$167.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest English Hits of November 1987?

3 Men and a Baby (1987) leads with $167.8M, 49% of the total. The top 5 together took $283.8M, 83% of what all 23 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. 3 Men and a Baby (1987) movie poster Number 1
    $167.8M 3 Men and a Baby (1987)
    $167.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  2. Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987) movie poster Number 2
    $49.5M Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)
    $49.5M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  3. Nuts (1987) movie poster Number 3
    $31M Nuts (1987)
    $31M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  4. Hello Again (1987) movie poster Number 4
    $20.4M Hello Again (1987)
    $20.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  5. Flowers in the Attic (1987) movie poster Number 5
    $15.2M Flowers in the Attic (1987)
    $15.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every English Release of November 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 November 1987.

  1. 1 3 Men and a Baby (1987) movie poster
    3 Men and a Baby (1987) Nov 25, 1987 · Drama, Comedy $167.8M worldwide
    Nov 25, 1987 US and Canada: $167.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $167.8M
  2. 2 Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987) movie poster
    Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987) Nov 25, 1987 · Comedy $49.5M worldwide
    Nov 25, 1987 US and Canada: $49.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $49.5M
  3. 3 Nuts (1987) movie poster
    Nuts (1987) Nov 20, 1987 · Drama $31M worldwide
    Nov 20, 1987 US and Canada: $31M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $31M
  4. 4 Hello Again (1987) movie poster
    Hello Again (1987) Nov 6, 1987 · Romance, Comedy $20.4M worldwide
    Nov 6, 1987 US and Canada: $20.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $20.4M
  5. 5 Flowers in the Attic (1987) movie poster
    Flowers in the Attic (1987) Nov 20, 1987 · Drama, Mystery $15.2M worldwide
    Nov 20, 1987 US and Canada: $15.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $15.2M
  6. 6 Less Than Zero (1987) movie poster
    Less Than Zero (1987) Nov 6, 1987 · Drama, Crime $12.4M worldwide
    Nov 6, 1987 US and Canada: $12.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $12.4M
  7. 7 Teen Wolf Too (1987) movie poster
    Teen Wolf Too (1987) Nov 20, 1987 · Fantasy, Comedy $7.9M worldwide
    Nov 20, 1987 US and Canada: $7.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7.9M
  8. 8 Hiding Out (1987) movie poster
    Hiding Out (1987) Nov 6, 1987 · Drama, Thriller $7M worldwide
    Nov 6, 1987 US and Canada: $7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7M
  9. 9 Death Wish 4: The Crackdown (1987) movie poster
    Death Wish 4: The Crackdown (1987) Nov 6, 1987 · Action, Drama $6.9M worldwide
    Nov 6, 1987 US and Canada: $6.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $6.9M
  10. 10 Cry Freedom (1987) movie poster
    Cry Freedom (1987) Nov 6, 1987 · Biography, Drama $5.9M worldwide
    Nov 6, 1987 US and Canada: $5.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $5.9M
  11. 11 Made in Heaven (1987) movie poster
    Made in Heaven (1987) Nov 6, 1987 · Romance, Fantasy $4.6M worldwide
    Nov 6, 1987 US and Canada: $4.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $4.6M
  12. 12 White Mischief (1987) movie poster
    White Mischief (1987) Nov 10, 1987 · Romance, Crime $3.1M worldwide
    Nov 10, 1987 US and Canada: $3.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.1M
  13. 13 Sign 'o' the Times (1987) movie poster
    Sign 'o' the Times (1987) Nov 20, 1987 · Music, Documentary $3M worldwide
    Nov 20, 1987 US and Canada: $3M Rest of the world: $900 Worldwide: $3M
  14. 14 Russkies (1987) movie poster
    Russkies (1987) Nov 6, 1987 · Drama $2.2M worldwide
    Nov 6, 1987 US and Canada: $2.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.2M
  15. 15 Date with an Angel (1987) movie poster
    Date with an Angel (1987) Nov 20, 1987 · Comedy, Sci-Fi $2M worldwide
    Nov 20, 1987 US and Canada: $2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2M
  16. 16 Anna (1987) movie poster
    Anna (1987) Nov 28, 1987 · Drama $1.2M worldwide
    Nov 28, 1987 US and Canada: $1.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.2M
  17. 17 Housekeeping (1987) movie poster
    Housekeeping (1987) Nov 25, 1987 · Comedy, Drama $1.1M worldwide
    Nov 25, 1987 US and Canada: $1.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.1M
  18. 18 Siesta (1987) movie poster
    Siesta (1987) Nov 11, 1987 · Drama, Mystery $700K worldwide
    Nov 11, 1987 US and Canada: $700K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $700K
  19. 19 Steel Dawn (1987) movie poster
    Steel Dawn (1987) Nov 6, 1987 · Action, Adventure $562.2K worldwide
    Nov 6, 1987 US and Canada: $562.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $562.2K
  20. 20 Rent-a-Cop (1987) movie poster
    Rent-a-Cop (1987) Nov 28, 1987 · Action, Comedy $295K worldwide
    Nov 28, 1987 US and Canada: $295K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $295K
  21. 21 Rent-a-Cop (1987) movie poster
    Rent-a-Cop (1987) Nov 28, 1987 · Action, Comedy $295K worldwide
    Nov 28, 1987 US and Canada: $295K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $295K
  22. 22 Bellman and True (1987) movie poster
    Bellman and True (1987) Nov 12, 1987 · Action, Drama $226.9K worldwide
    Nov 12, 1987 US and Canada: $226.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $226.9K
  23. 23 Deadly Daphne’s Revenge (1987) movie poster
    Deadly Daphne’s Revenge (1987) Nov 1, 1987 · Drama, Horror $2.6K worldwide
    Nov 1, 1987 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.6K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in November 1987?

Of the top 10, 3 Men and a Baby (1987) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Cry Freedom (1987) made 0% of its gross abroad. Across all 23 films, $343.2M (100%) came from the US & Canada.

  1. 1 3 Men and a Baby (1987) $167.8M
    $167.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  2. 2 Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987) $49.5M
    $49.5M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  3. 3 Nuts (1987) $31M
    $31M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  4. 4 Hello Again (1987) $20.4M
    $20.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  5. 5 Flowers in the Attic (1987) $15.2M
    $15.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  6. 6 Less Than Zero (1987) $12.4M
    $12.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  7. 7 Teen Wolf Too (1987) $7.9M
    $7.9M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  8. 8 Hiding Out (1987) $7M
    $7M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  9. 9 Death Wish 4: The Crackdown (1987) $6.9M
    $6.9M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  10. 10 Cry Freedom (1987) $5.9M
    $5.9M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Gross bands

How Many November 1987 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

1 of 23 films crossed $100M and took $167.8M between them, 49% of the total. 17 films, 74% of the list, earned under $10M.

  • $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, 4% of the list $167.8M · 49% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 5 films, 22% of the list $128.4M · 37% of the gross
  • Under $10M 17 films, 74% of the list $46.9M · 14% of the gross
By release week

Which Week of November 1987 Had the Biggest Releases?

Films released in week 48 (Nov 22–28) took $220.2M, led by 3 Men and a Baby (1987). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.

  1. Week 45 Wk 45 Nov 1–7 Hello Again (1987) $59.9M Hello Again (1987)
  2. Week 46 Wk 46 Nov 8–14 White Mischief (1987) $4M White Mischief (1987)
  3. Week 47 Wk 47 Nov 15–21 Nuts (1987) $59M Nuts (1987)
  4. Week 48 Wk 48 Nov 22–28 3 Men and a Baby (1987) $220.2M 3 Men and a Baby (1987)
  5. Week 49 Wk 49 Nov 29–Dec 5 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years

How Does November 1987 Compare With November in Earlier Years?

Of these 10 years, November 1985 earned the most: $501.8M from 20 films, led by Rocky IV (1985). November 1987 took $343.2M.

Month Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
November 1978 3 films 3 $30.5M – The Lord of the Rings (1978) $30.5M
November 1979 2 films · −73% 2 $8.3M −73% The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh (1979) $8.3M
November 1980 5 films · +258% 5 $29.7M +258% Raging Bull (1980) $23.4M
November 1981 5 films · +123% 5 $66.2M +123% Time Bandits (1981) $42.4M
November 1982 11 films · −9% 11 $60.3M −9% Creepshow (1982) $21M
November 1983 10 films · +167% 10 $161.1M +167% Terms of Endearment (1983) $108.4M
November 1984 14 films · −4% 14 $155.2M −4% A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) $25.9M
November 1985 20 films · +223% 20 $501.8M +223% Rocky IV (1985) $300.5M
November 1986 19 films · −44% 19 $279.8M −44% Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986) $109.7M
November 1987 23 films · +23% 23 $343.2M +23% 3 Men and a Baby (1987) $167.8M
By genre

Which English Genres Earned the Most in November 1987?

Comedy took $260.9M across 10 films, 76% of the total, ahead of Drama ($259.2M) and Family ($175.7M). A film counts once for each of its genres.

November 1987 English Box Office by Genre

  1. Comedy $260.9M
    10 films · #1 3 Men and a Baby (1987)
  2. Drama $259.2M
    15 films · #1 3 Men and a Baby (1987)
  3. Family $175.7M
    2 films · #1 3 Men and a Baby (1987)
  4. Romance $37.1M
    5 films · #1 Hello Again (1987)
  5. Fantasy $34.9M
    4 films · #1 Hello Again (1987)
  6. Thriller $33.1M
    6 films · #1 Flowers in the Attic (1987)
  7. Crime $23.2M
    6 films · #1 Less Than Zero (1987)
  8. Mystery $15.9M
    2 films · #1 Flowers in the Attic (1987)
  9. Action $8.3M
    5 films · #1 Death Wish 4: The Crackdown (1987)
  10. Biography $5.9M
    1 film · #1 Cry Freedom (1987)
Archive

English Box Office in 1987, Month by Month

The months of 1987 with their totals: August leads with $472.5M, led by Dirty Dancing (1987).

FAQ

English Box Office November 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 23 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing English-language movie in November 1987?

3 Men and a Baby (1987) leads with $167.8M worldwide, $167.8M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987) at $49.5M and Nuts (1987) at $31M.

How much did English-language movies released in November 1987 earn?

23 English-language films released in November 1987 report a worldwide gross, $343.2M in all, or $14.9M per film on average. October 1987 releases took $146.4M.

How many English-language movies released in November 1987 made $1 billion?

None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by 3 Men and a Baby (1987) with $167.8M.

How much of the November 1987 English box office came from the US and Canada?

$343.2M of the $343.2M total, or 100%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 1 film of the 23 report no domestic figure.

How is the November 1987 English 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 November 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, and so are films whose stored language is most likely wrong.

How often is the November 1987 English 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.