#1 of 21 #1 English-language movie of November 1990
1990 · Comedy, Crime
$476.7M worldwide · 36% of the chart's total
$285.8M US & Canada · 60% $190.9M elsewhere · 40%
English box office · November 1990
English Box Office, November 1990: Top-Grossing Releases
Home Alone (1990) is the highest-grossing English-language movie released in November 1990, with $476.7M worldwide, ahead of Dances with Wolves (1990) at $424.2M and Rocky V (1990) at $119.9M. 21 English-language films released in November 1990 report a worldwide gross, $1.3B in all, 59% of it from the US & Canada. 3 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is 5.7 times the total of October 1990, whose releases took $230.5M. By genre, Drama leads with $723.9M across 14 English releases.
- November 1990 releases with a gross
- 21
- combined worldwide
- $1.3B
- films crossed $100M
- 3
- vs October 1990
- ×5.7
#1 of 21 Top 5
What Were the Biggest English Hits of November 1990?
Home Alone (1990) leads with $476.7M, 36% of the total. The top 5 together took $1.2B, 87% 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 1990, 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 1990.
- 1 Nov 16, 1990 US and Canada: $285.8M Rest of the world: $190.9M Worldwide: $476.7M
- 2 Nov 9, 1990 US and Canada: $184.2M Rest of the world: $240M Worldwide: $424.2M
- 3 Nov 16, 1990 US and Canada: $40.9M Rest of the world: $79M Worldwide: $119.9M
- 4 Nov 21, 1990 US and Canada: $71.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $71.6M
- 5 Nov 30, 1990 US and Canada: $61.3M Rest of the world: $725 Worldwide: $61.3M
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Nov 21, 1990 US and Canada: $30.7M Rest of the world: $26.5M Worldwide: $57.1M - 7
Nov 9, 1990 US and Canada: $28.5M Rest of the world: $7.3M Worldwide: $35.8M - 8
Nov 16, 1990 US and Canada: $27.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $27.9M - 9
Nov 2, 1990 US and Canada: $26.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $26.1M - 10
Nov 23, 1990 US and Canada: $7.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7.7M - 11
Nov 2, 1990 US and Canada: $4.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $4.6M - 12
Nov 2, 1990 US and Canada: $2.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.2M - 13
Nov 30, 1990 US and Canada: $2.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.1M - 14
Nov 9, 1990 US and Canada: $2.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.1M - 15
Nov 21, 1990 US and Canada: $1.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.8M - 16
Nov 21, 1990 US and Canada: $1M Rest of the world: $201.3K Worldwide: $1.2M - 17
Nov 9, 1990 US and Canada: $610.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $610.4K - 18
Nov 8, 1990 US and Canada: $485.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $485.8K - 19
Nov 2, 1990 US and Canada: $334.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $334.7K - 20
Nov 8, 1990 US and Canada: $267.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $267.3K - 21
Nov 8, 1990 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.9K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in November 1990?
Of the top 10, 3 Men and a Little Lady (1990) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Rocky V (1990) made 66% of its gross abroad. Across all 21 films, $780.2M (59%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Home Alone (1990) $476.7M $285.8M US & Canada · 60% $190.9M elsewhere · 40%
- 2 Dances with Wolves (1990) $424.2M $184.2M US & Canada · 43% $240M elsewhere · 57%
- 3 Rocky V (1990) $119.9M $40.9M US & Canada · 34% $79M elsewhere · 66%
- 4 3 Men and a Little Lady (1990) $71.6M $71.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 Misery (1990) $61.3M $61.3M US & Canada · 100% $725 elsewhere · <1%
- 6 Predator 2 (1990) $57.1M $30.7M US & Canada · 54% $26.5M elsewhere · 46%
- 7 Child’s Play 2 (1990) $35.8M $28.5M US & Canada · 80% $7.3M elsewhere · 20%
- 8 The Rescuers Down Under (1990) $27.9M $27.9M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 9 Jacob's Ladder (1990) $26.1M $26.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 10 Mr. & Mrs. Bridge (1990) $7.7M $7.7M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Gross bands
How Many November 1990 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
3 of 21 films crossed $100M and took $1B between them, 77% of the total. 12 films, 57% of the list, earned under $10M.
77% 21%
- $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 3 films, 14% of the list $1B · 77% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 6 films, 29% of the list $279.8M · 21% of the gross
- Under $10M 12 films, 57% of the list $23.4M · 2% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of November 1990 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 46 (Nov 11–17) took $624.6M, led by Home Alone (1990). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 44 Wk 44 Oct 28–Nov 3 Jacob's Ladder (1990) $33.2M Jacob's Ladder (1990)
- Week 45 Wk 45 Nov 4–10 Dances with Wolves (1990) $463.4M Dances with Wolves (1990)
- Week 46 Wk 46 Nov 11–17 Home Alone (1990) $624.6M Home Alone (1990)
- Week 47 Wk 47 Nov 18–24 3 Men and a Little Lady (1990) $139.4M 3 Men and a Little Lady (1990)
- Week 48 Wk 48 Nov 25–Dec 1 Misery (1990) $63.4M Misery (1990)
Earlier years
How Does November 1990 Compare With November in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, November 1990 earned the most: $1.3B from 21 films, led by Home Alone (1990).
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 1981 5 films | 5 | $66.2M | – | 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 |
| November 1990 21 films · +62% | 21 | $1.3B | +62% | Home Alone (1990) $476.7M |
By genre
Which English Genres Earned the Most in November 1990?
Drama took $723.9M across 14 films, 55% of the total, ahead of Comedy ($550.9M) and Family ($550.1M). A film counts once for each of its genres.
November 1990 English Box Office by Genre
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Drama $723.9M14 films · #1 Dances with Wolves (1990) -
Comedy $550.9M5 films · #1 Home Alone (1990) -
Family $550.1M3 films · #1 Home Alone (1990) -
Crime $540.6M5 films · #1 Home Alone (1990) -
Adventure $424.2M1 film · #1 Dances with Wolves (1990) -
Western $424.2M1 film · #1 Dances with Wolves (1990) -
Thriller $181.5M6 films · #1 Misery (1990) -
Sport $119.9M1 film · #1 Rocky V (1990) -
Horror $119.8M5 films · #1 Predator 2 (1990) -
Romance $71.6M1 film · #1 3 Men and a Little Lady (1990)
Archive
English Box Office in 1990, Month by Month
The months of 1990 with their totals: November leads with $1.3B, led by Home Alone (1990).
- January $54.5M #1 Internal Affairs (1990)
- February $127.9M #1 Hard to Kill (1990)
- March $1B #1 Pretty Woman (1990)
- April $128.9M #1 Ernest Goes to Jail (1990)
- May $435.9M #1 Back to the Future Part III (1990)
- June $870.4M #1 Total Recall (1990)
- July $1.2B #1 Ghost (1990)
- August $341.2M #1 Flatliners (1990)
- September $192.1M #1 Goodfellas (1990)
- October $230.5M #1 Marked for Death (1990)
- November $1.3B #1 Home Alone (1990)
- December $614.9M #1 Kindergarten Cop (1990)
FAQ
English Box Office November 1990: 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 1990?
Home Alone (1990) leads with $476.7M worldwide, $285.8M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Dances with Wolves (1990) at $424.2M and Rocky V (1990) at $119.9M.
How much did English-language movies released in November 1990 earn?
21 English-language films released in November 1990 report a worldwide gross, $1.3B in all, or $63M per film on average. October 1990 releases took $230.5M.
How many English-language movies released in November 1990 made $1 billion?
None. 3 films crossed $100 million, led by Home Alone (1990) with $476.7M.
How is the November 1990 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 1990. 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 1990 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.