#1 of 21 #1 English-language movie of November 1989
Back to the Future Part II (1989)
1989 · Adventure, Sci-Fi
$332.9M worldwide · 41% of the chart's total
$119.4M US & Canada · 36% $213.5M elsewhere · 64%
English box office · November 1989
English Box Office, November 1989: Top-Grossing Releases
Back to the Future Part II (1989) is the highest-grossing English-language movie released in November 1989, with $332.9M worldwide, ahead of The Little Mermaid (1989) at $211.3M and Steel Magnolias (1989) at $96.8M. 21 English-language films released in November 1989 report a worldwide gross, $816.1M in all, 59% of it from the US & Canada. 2 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 74% on October 1989, whose releases took $470M. By genre, Comedy leads with $529.7M across 9 English releases.
- November 1989 releases with a gross
- 21
- combined worldwide
- $816.1M
- films crossed $100M
- 2
- vs October 1989
- +74%
#1 of 21 Top 5
What Were the Biggest English Hits of November 1989?
Back to the Future Part II (1989) leads with $332.9M, 41% of the total. The top 5 together took $729.3M, 89% of what all 21 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 English Release of November 1989, 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 1989.
- 1 Nov 22, 1989 US and Canada: $119.4M Rest of the world: $213.5M Worldwide: $332.9M
- 2 Nov 15, 1989 US and Canada: $111.5M Rest of the world: $99.8M Worldwide: $211.3M
- 3 Nov 22, 1989 US and Canada: $84.6M Rest of the world: $12.1M Worldwide: $96.8M
- 4 Nov 17, 1989 US and Canada: $60.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $60.9M
- 5 Nov 10, 1989 US and Canada: $22.1M Rest of the world: $5.4M Worldwide: $27.5M
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Nov 17, 1989 US and Canada: $27.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $27.1M - 7
Nov 17, 1989 US and Canada: $18.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $18.6M - 8
Nov 10, 1989 US and Canada: $14.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $14.7M - 9
Nov 8, 1989 US and Canada: $10.2M Rest of the world: $112 Worldwide: $10.2M - 10
Nov 3, 1989 US and Canada: $5.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $5.4M - 11
Nov 10, 1989 US and Canada: $4.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $4.3M - 12
Nov 10, 1989 US and Canada: $1.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.9M - 13
Nov 17, 1989 US and Canada: $1.5M Rest of the world: $33.7K Worldwide: $1.6M - 14
Nov 17, 1989 US and Canada: $1.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.1M - 15
Nov 10, 1989 US and Canada: $862.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $862.6K - 16
The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie (1989) Nov 24, 1989 · Sci-Fi, Action $363.6K worldwideNov 24, 1989 US and Canada: $363.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $363.6K - 17
Nov 14, 1989 US and Canada: $336.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $336.8K - 18
Nov 2, 1989 US and Canada: $100.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $100.3K - 19
Nov 3, 1989 US and Canada: $76.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $76.3K - 20
Nov 29, 1989 US and Canada: $59.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $59.4K - 21
Nov 3, 1989 US and Canada: $43.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $43.7K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in November 1989?
Of the top 10, Harlem Nights (1989) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Back to the Future Part II (1989) made 64% of its gross abroad. Across all 21 films, $485.2M (59%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Back to the Future Part II (1989) $332.9M $119.4M US & Canada · 36% $213.5M elsewhere · 64%
- 2 The Little Mermaid (1989) $211.3M $111.5M US & Canada · 53% $99.8M elsewhere · 47%
- 3 Steel Magnolias (1989) $96.8M $84.6M US & Canada · 87% $12.1M elsewhere · 13%
- 4 Harlem Nights (1989) $60.9M $60.9M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 Dad (1989) $27.5M $22.1M US & Canada · 80% $5.4M elsewhere · 20%
- 6 All Dogs Go to Heaven (1989) $27.1M $27.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 7 Prancer (1989) $18.6M $18.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 8 My Left Foot (1989) $14.7M $14.7M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 9 Henry V (1989) $10.2M $10.2M US & Canada · 100% $112 elsewhere · <1%
- 10 Second Sight (1989) $5.4M $5.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Gross bands
How Many November 1989 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
2 of 21 films crossed $100M and took $544.2M between them, 67% of the total. 12 films, 57% of the list, earned under $10M.
67% 31%
- $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 2 films, 10% of the list $544.2M · 67% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 7 films, 33% of the list $255.7M · 31% of the gross
- Under $10M 12 films, 57% of the list $16.2M · 2% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of November 1989 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 47 (Nov 19–25) took $430M, led by Back to the Future Part II (1989). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 44 Wk 44 Oct 29–Nov 4 Second Sight (1989) $5.6M Second Sight (1989)
- Week 45 Wk 45 Nov 5–11 Dad (1989) $59.5M Dad (1989)
- Week 46 Wk 46 Nov 12–18 The Little Mermaid (1989) $320.9M The Little Mermaid (1989)
- Week 47 Wk 47 Nov 19–25 Back to the Future Part II (1989) $430M Back to the Future Part II (1989)
- Week 48 Wk 48 Nov 26–Dec 2 Ten Little Indians (1989) $59.4K Ten Little Indians (1989)
Earlier years
How Does November 1989 Compare With November in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, November 1989 earned the most: $816.1M from 21 films, led by Back to the Future Part II (1989).
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 1980 5 films | 5 | $29.7M | – | 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 |
| November 1988 18 films · +11% | 18 | $379.9M | +11% | The Land Before Time (1988) $84.8M |
| November 1989 21 films · +115% | 21 | $816.1M | +115% | Back to the Future Part II (1989) $332.9M |
By genre
Which English Genres Earned the Most in November 1989?
Comedy took $529.7M across 9 films, 65% of the total, ahead of Sci-Fi ($335.1M) and Adventure ($333M). A film counts once for each of its genres.
November 1989 English Box Office by Genre
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Comedy $529.7M9 films · #1 Back to the Future Part II (1989) -
Sci-Fi $335.1M3 films · #1 Back to the Future Part II (1989) -
Adventure $333M2 films · #1 Back to the Future Part II (1989) -
Drama $238.8M13 films · #1 Steel Magnolias (1989) -
Family $229.9M2 films · #1 The Little Mermaid (1989) -
Fantasy $229.9M2 films · #1 The Little Mermaid (1989) -
Animation $211.3M1 film · #1 The Little Mermaid (1989) -
Romance $169M5 films · #1 Steel Magnolias (1989) -
Crime $62.5M3 films · #1 Harlem Nights (1989) -
Biography $14.7M1 film · #1 My Left Foot (1989)
Archive
English Box Office in 1989, Month by Month
The months of 1989 with their totals: June leads with $1.2B, led by Batman (1989).
- January $95.5M #1 Three Fugitives (1989)
- February $208.9M #1 The 'Burbs (1989)
- March $160.2M #1 Fletch Lives (1989)
- April $324.3M #1 Field of Dreams (1989)
- May $592M #1 Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
- June $1.2B #1 Batman (1989)
- July $607.4M #1 Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)
- August $409.8M #1 Parenthood (1989)
- September $284.9M #1 Black Rain (1989)
- October $470M #1 Look Who's Talking (1989)
- November $816.1M #1 Back to the Future Part II (1989)
- December $764M #1 Born on the Fourth of July (1989)
FAQ
English Box Office November 1989: 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 21 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing English-language movie in November 1989?
Back to the Future Part II (1989) leads with $332.9M worldwide, $119.4M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Little Mermaid (1989) at $211.3M and Steel Magnolias (1989) at $96.8M.
How much did English-language movies released in November 1989 earn?
21 English-language films released in November 1989 report a worldwide gross, $816.1M in all, or $38.9M per film on average. October 1989 releases took $470M.
How many English-language movies released in November 1989 made $1 billion?
None. 2 films crossed $100 million, led by Back to the Future Part II (1989) with $332.9M.
How is the November 1989 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 1989. 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 1989 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.