English box office · 1990

English Box Office 1990: Highest-Grossing English Movies, Page 2

Ghost (1990) is the highest-grossing English-language movie released in 1990, with $505.7M worldwide, ahead of Home Alone (1990) at $476.7M and Pretty Woman (1990) at $463.4M. 187 English-language films released in 1990 report a worldwide gross, $6.5B in all, 63% of it from the US & Canada. 17 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 9% on 1989, whose releases took $6B. By genre, Comedy leads with $3.4B across 74 English releases.

1990 releases with a gross: 187
combined worldwide: $6.5B
films crossed $100M: 17
vs 1989: +9%

#1 of 187

#1 English-language movie of 1990

Ghost (1990)

1990 · Drama, Mystery

$505.7M worldwide · 8% of the chart's total

$217.6M US & Canada · 43% $288.1M elsewhere · 57%

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Every English Release of 1990, Ranked by Worldwide Gross

Ranks 51 to 100 of 187. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in 1990.

51
The Russia House (1990) Dec 21, 1990 · Drama, Thriller $23M worldwide

Dec 21, 1990 US and Canada: $23M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $23M
52
The First Power (1990) Apr 6, 1990 · Thriller, Horror $22.4M worldwide

Apr 6, 1990 US and Canada: $22.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $22.4M
53
The Rookie (1990) Dec 7, 1990 · Action, Drama $21.6M worldwide

Dec 7, 1990 US and Canada: $21.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $21.6M
54
The Freshman (1990) Jul 20, 1990 · Comedy, Crime $21.5M worldwide

Jul 20, 1990 US and Canada: $21.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $21.5M
55
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990) Jul 11, 1990 · Action, Adventure $21.4M worldwide

Jul 11, 1990 US and Canada: $21.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $21.4M
56
Quigley Down Under (1990) Oct 19, 1990 · Action, Adventure $21.4M worldwide

Oct 19, 1990 US and Canada: $21.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $21.4M
57
Madhouse (1990) Feb 16, 1990 · Comedy $21M worldwide

Feb 16, 1990 US and Canada: $21M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $21M
58
Jetsons: The Movie (1990) Jul 6, 1990 · Sci-Fi, Comedy $20.3M worldwide

Jul 6, 1990 US and Canada: $20.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $20.3M
59
Stella (1990) Feb 2, 1990 · Drama, Romance $20.2M worldwide

Feb 2, 1990 US and Canada: $20.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $20.2M
60
Taking Care of Business (1990) Aug 17, 1990 · Comedy $20M worldwide

Aug 17, 1990 US and Canada: $20M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $20M
61
Betsy's Wedding (1990) Jun 22, 1990 · Comedy, Romance $19.7M worldwide

Jun 22, 1990 US and Canada: $19.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $19.7M
62
DuckTales: The Movie – Treasure of the Lost Lamp (1990) Aug 3, 1990 · Family, Fantasy $18.1M worldwide

Aug 3, 1990 US and Canada: $18.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $18.1M
63
White Palace (1990) Oct 19, 1990 · Drama, Romance $17.5M worldwide

Oct 19, 1990 US and Canada: $17.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $17.5M
64
Death Warrant (1990) Sep 14, 1990 · Action, Mystery $16.9M worldwide

Sep 14, 1990 US and Canada: $16.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $16.9M
65
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1990) May 4, 1990 · Thriller, Fantasy $16.3M worldwide

May 4, 1990 US and Canada: $16.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $16.3M
66
Mo' Better Blues (1990) Aug 3, 1990 · Drama, Romance $16.2M worldwide

Aug 3, 1990 US and Canada: $16.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $16.2M
67
Avalon (1990) Oct 19, 1990 · Drama $15.8M worldwide

Oct 19, 1990 US and Canada: $15.7M Rest of the world: $38.8K Worldwide: $15.8M
68
The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990) Dec 21, 1990 · Drama, Comedy $15.7M worldwide

Dec 21, 1990 US and Canada: $15.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $15.7M
69
Reversal of Fortune (1990) Oct 17, 1990 · Drama, Mystery $15.4M worldwide

Oct 17, 1990 US and Canada: $15.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $15.4M
70
Mr. Destiny (1990) Oct 12, 1990 · Fantasy, Comedy $15.4M worldwide

Oct 12, 1990 US and Canada: $15.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $15.4M
71
Spaced Invaders (1990) Apr 27, 1990 · Adventure, Sci-Fi $15.4M worldwide

Apr 27, 1990 US and Canada: $15.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $15.4M
72
Lord of the Flies (1990) Mar 16, 1990 · Adventure, Drama $14M worldwide

Mar 16, 1990 US and Canada: $14M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $14M
73
The Grifters (1990) Dec 5, 1990 · Drama, Thriller $13.4M worldwide

Dec 5, 1990 US and Canada: $13.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $13.4M
74
Crazy People (1990) Apr 13, 1990 · Drama, Comedy $13.2M worldwide

Apr 13, 1990 US and Canada: $13.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $13.2M
75
Bad Influence (1990) Mar 9, 1990 · Drama, Thriller $12.6M worldwide

Mar 9, 1990 US and Canada: $12.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $12.6M
76
Graveyard Shift (1990) Oct 26, 1990 · Horror $11.6M worldwide

Oct 26, 1990 US and Canada: $11.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $11.6M
77
Pump Up the Volume (1990) Aug 22, 1990 · Drama, Comedy $11.5M worldwide

Aug 22, 1990 US and Canada: $11.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $11.5M
78
Opportunity Knocks (1990) Mar 30, 1990 · Comedy $11.4M worldwide

Mar 30, 1990 US and Canada: $11.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $11.4M
79
Wild Orchid (1990) Apr 27, 1990 · Drama, Romance $11.1M worldwide

Apr 27, 1990 US and Canada: $11.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $11.1M
80
Nuns on the Run (1990) Mar 16, 1990 · Crime, Comedy $11M worldwide

Mar 16, 1990 US and Canada: $11M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $11M
81
Narrow Margin (1990) Sep 21, 1990 · Action, Thriller $10.9M worldwide

Sep 21, 1990 US and Canada: $10.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $10.9M
82
The Two Jakes (1990) Aug 10, 1990 · Drama, Mystery $10M worldwide

Aug 10, 1990 US and Canada: $10M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $10M
83
Miami Blues (1990) Apr 20, 1990 · Drama, Thriller $9.9M worldwide

Apr 20, 1990 US and Canada: $9.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $9.9M
84
Havana (1990) Dec 11, 1990 · Romance, Drama $9.6M worldwide

Dec 11, 1990 US and Canada: $9.2M Rest of the world: $402.3K Worldwide: $9.6M
85
Nightbreed (1990) Feb 16, 1990 · Action, Fantasy $9.5M worldwide

Feb 16, 1990 US and Canada: $8.9M Rest of the world: $607.3K Worldwide: $9.5M
86
Ski Patrol (1990) Jan 12, 1990 · Action, Comedy $8.5M worldwide

Jan 12, 1990 US and Canada: $8.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $8.5M
87
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1990) Apr 6, 1990 · Drama, Crime $8.5M worldwide

Apr 6, 1990 US and Canada: $7.7M Rest of the world: $802.6K Worldwide: $8.5M
88
Cry-Baby (1990) Apr 6, 1990 · Comedy, Musical $8.3M worldwide

Apr 6, 1990 US and Canada: $8.3M Rest of the world: $312 Worldwide: $8.3M
89
Blue Steel (1990) Mar 16, 1990 · Action, Drama $8.2M worldwide

Mar 16, 1990 US and Canada: $8.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $8.2M
90
Funny About Love (1990) Sep 21, 1990 · Romance, Comedy $8.1M worldwide

Sep 21, 1990 US and Canada: $8.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $8.1M
91
Mr. & Mrs. Bridge (1990) Nov 23, 1990 · Drama $7.7M worldwide

Nov 23, 1990 US and Canada: $7.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7.7M
92
Alice (1990) Dec 25, 1990 · Comedy, Romance $7.3M worldwide

Dec 25, 1990 US and Canada: $7.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7.3M
93
Almost an Angel (1990) Dec 21, 1990 · Comedy $6.9M worldwide

Dec 21, 1990 US and Canada: $6.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $6.9M
94
Delta Force 2: The Colombian Connection (1990) Aug 24, 1990 · Action $6.7M worldwide

Aug 24, 1990 US and Canada: $6.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $6.7M
95
Flashback (1990) Feb 2, 1990 · Comedy, Action $6.5M worldwide

Feb 2, 1990 US and Canada: $6.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $6.5M
96
The Gods Must Be Crazy II (1990) Apr 13, 1990 · Comedy $6.3M worldwide

Apr 13, 1990 US and Canada: $6.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $6.3M
97
Night of the Living Dead (1990) Oct 19, 1990 · Horror $5.8M worldwide

Oct 19, 1990 US and Canada: $5.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $5.8M
98
Stanley & Iris (1990) Feb 9, 1990 · Drama, Romance $5.8M worldwide

Feb 9, 1990 US and Canada: $5.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $5.8M
99
Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III (1990) Jan 12, 1990 · Thriller, Horror $5.8M worldwide

Jan 12, 1990 US and Canada: $5.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $5.8M
100
Hardware (1990) Sep 14, 1990 · Sci-Fi, Thriller $5.7M worldwide

Sep 14, 1990 US and Canada: $5.7M Rest of the world: $782 Worldwide: $5.7M