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English box office · December 1991

English Box Office, December 1991: Top-Grossing Releases

Hook (1991) is the highest-grossing English-language movie released in December 1991, with $300.9M worldwide, ahead of JFK (1991) at $205.4M and Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991) at $96.9M. 19 English-language films released in December 1991 report a worldwide gross, $935.7M in all, 63% of it from the US & Canada. 2 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 7% on November 1991, whose releases took $1B. By genre, Comedy leads with $459M across 7 English releases.

December 1991 releases with a gross
19
combined worldwide
$935.7M
films crossed $100M
2
vs November 1991
−7%
Hook (1991) movie poster #1 of 19
#1 English-language movie of December 1991

Hook (1991)

1991 · Adventure, Fantasy

$300.9M worldwide · 32% of the chart's total

$119.7M US & Canada · 40% $181.2M elsewhere · 60%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest English Hits of December 1991?

Hook (1991) leads with $300.9M, 32% of the total. The top 5 together took $767.3M, 82% of what all 19 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Hook (1991) movie poster Number 1
    $300.9M Hook (1991)
    $119.7M US & Canada · 40% $181.2M elsewhere · 60%
  2. JFK (1991) movie poster Number 2
    $205.4M JFK (1991)
    $70.4M US & Canada · 34% $135M elsewhere · 66%
  3. Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991) movie poster Number 3
    $96.9M Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991)
    $74.9M US & Canada · 77% $22M elsewhere · 23%
  4. Father of the Bride (1991) movie poster Number 4
    $89.3M Father of the Bride (1991)
    $89.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  5. The Prince of Tides (1991) movie poster Number 5
    $74.8M The Prince of Tides (1991)
    $74.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every English Release of December 1991, 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 December 1991.

  1. 1 Hook (1991) movie poster
    Hook (1991) Dec 11, 1991 · Adventure, Fantasy $300.9M worldwide
    Dec 11, 1991 US and Canada: $119.7M Rest of the world: $181.2M Worldwide: $300.9M
  2. 2 JFK (1991) movie poster
    JFK (1991) Dec 20, 1991 · Biography, Drama $205.4M worldwide
    Dec 20, 1991 US and Canada: $70.4M Rest of the world: $135M Worldwide: $205.4M
  3. 3 Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991) movie poster
    Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991) Dec 6, 1991 · Action, Adventure $96.9M worldwide
    Dec 6, 1991 US and Canada: $74.9M Rest of the world: $22M Worldwide: $96.9M
  4. 4 Father of the Bride (1991) movie poster
    Father of the Bride (1991) Dec 20, 1991 · Comedy, Family $89.3M worldwide
    Dec 20, 1991 US and Canada: $89.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $89.3M
  5. 5 The Prince of Tides (1991) movie poster
    The Prince of Tides (1991) Dec 25, 1991 · Drama, Romance $74.8M worldwide
    Dec 25, 1991 US and Canada: $74.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $74.8M
  6. 6 The Last Boy Scout (1991) movie poster
    The Last Boy Scout (1991) Dec 13, 1991 · Action, Thriller $59.5M worldwide
    Dec 13, 1991 US and Canada: $59.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $59.5M
  7. 7 Bugsy (1991) movie poster
    Bugsy (1991) Dec 20, 1991 · Biography, Drama $49.1M worldwide
    Dec 20, 1991 US and Canada: $49.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $49.1M
  8. 8 Grand Canyon (1991) movie poster
    Grand Canyon (1991) Dec 25, 1991 · Drama, Crime $41M worldwide
    Dec 25, 1991 US and Canada: $33.2M Rest of the world: $7.7M Worldwide: $41M
  9. 9 Hear My Song (1991) movie poster
    Hear My Song (1991) Dec 27, 1991 · Comedy $4.3M worldwide
    Dec 27, 1991 US and Canada: $4.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $4.3M
  10. 10 The Media Project (1991) movie poster
    The Media Project (1991) Dec 31, 1991 · Documentary $2.9M worldwide
    Dec 31, 1991 US and Canada: $2.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.9M
  11. 11 Shadows and Fog (1991) movie poster
    Shadows and Fog (1991) Dec 5, 1991 · Crime, Mystery $2.7M worldwide
    Dec 5, 1991 US and Canada: $2.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.7M
  12. 12 Naked Lunch (1991) movie poster
    Naked Lunch (1991) Dec 27, 1991 · Biography, Drama $2.6M worldwide
    Dec 27, 1991 US and Canada: $2.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.6M
  13. 13 Night on Earth (1991) movie poster
    Night on Earth (1991) Dec 12, 1991 · Drama, Comedy $2.1M worldwide
    Dec 12, 1991 US and Canada: $2M Rest of the world: $97.6K Worldwide: $2.1M
  14. 14 Daughters of the Dust (1991) movie poster
    Daughters of the Dust (1991) Dec 27, 1991 · Drama, Romance $1.7M worldwide
    Dec 27, 1991 US and Canada: $1.7M Rest of the world: $6.4K Worldwide: $1.7M
  15. 15 At Play in the Fields of the Lord (1991) movie poster
    At Play in the Fields of the Lord (1991) Dec 6, 1991 · Romance, Drama $1.3M worldwide
    Dec 6, 1991 US and Canada: $1.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.3M
  16. 16 Until the End of the World (1991) movie poster
    Until the End of the World (1991) Dec 25, 1991 · Action, Sci-Fi $829.6K worldwide
    Dec 25, 1991 US and Canada: $829.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $829.6K
  17. 17 London Kills Me (1991) movie poster
    London Kills Me (1991) Dec 13, 1991 · Comedy, Drama $170.7K worldwide
    Dec 13, 1991 US and Canada: $170.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $170.7K
  18. 18 The Inner Circle (1991) movie poster
    The Inner Circle (1991) Dec 25, 1991 · Drama, History $93.3K worldwide
    Dec 25, 1991 US and Canada: $93.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $93.3K
  19. 19 December (1991) movie poster
    December (1991) Dec 6, 1991 · Drama $5.9K worldwide
    Dec 6, 1991 US and Canada: $5.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $5.9K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in December 1991?

Of the top 10, Father of the Bride (1991) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while JFK (1991) made 66% of its gross abroad. Across all 19 films, $589.6M (63%) came from the US & Canada.

  1. 1 Hook (1991) $300.9M
    $119.7M US & Canada · 40% $181.2M elsewhere · 60%
  2. 2 JFK (1991) $205.4M
    $70.4M US & Canada · 34% $135M elsewhere · 66%
  3. 3 Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991) $96.9M
    $74.9M US & Canada · 77% $22M elsewhere · 23%
  4. 4 Father of the Bride (1991) $89.3M
    $89.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  5. 5 The Prince of Tides (1991) $74.8M
    $74.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  6. 6 The Last Boy Scout (1991) $59.5M
    $59.5M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  7. 7 Bugsy (1991) $49.1M
    $49.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  8. 8 Grand Canyon (1991) $41M
    $33.2M US & Canada · 81% $7.7M elsewhere · 19%
  9. 9 Hear My Song (1991) $4.3M
    $4.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  10. 10 The Media Project (1991) $2.9M
    $2.9M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Gross bands

How Many December 1991 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

2 of 19 films crossed $100M and took $506.3M between them, 54% of the total. 11 films, 58% 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 2 films, 11% of the list $506.3M · 54% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 6 films, 32% of the list $410.6M · 44% of the gross
  • Under $10M 11 films, 58% of the list $18.8M · 2% of the gross
By release week

Which Week of December 1991 Had the Biggest Releases?

Films released in week 50 (Dec 8–14) took $362.6M, led by Hook (1991). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.

  1. Week 49 Wk 49 Dec 1–7 Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991) $101M Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991)
  2. Week 50 Wk 50 Dec 8–14 Hook (1991) $362.6M Hook (1991)
  3. Week 51 Wk 51 Dec 15–21 JFK (1991) $343.8M JFK (1991)
  4. Week 52 Wk 52 Dec 22–28 The Prince of Tides (1991) $125.3M The Prince of Tides (1991)
  5. Week 53 Wk 53 Dec 29–31 The Media Project (1991) $2.9M The Media Project (1991)
Earlier years

How Does December 1991 Compare With December in Earlier Years?

Of these 10 years, December 1988 earned the most: $984.8M from 18 films, led by Rain Man (1988). December 1991 took $935.7M.

Month Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
December 1982 13 films 13 $483.3M – Tootsie (1982) $177.2M
December 1983 15 films · −40% 15 $289.8M −40% Sudden Impact (1983) $67.6M
December 1984 15 films · +100% 15 $578.5M +100% Beverly Hills Cop (1984) $316.4M
December 1985 11 films · ±0% 11 $578.3M ±0% Out of Africa (1985) $227.5M
December 1986 12 films · −33% 12 $386.3M −33% Platoon (1986) $138.5M
December 1987 15 films · +21% 15 $465.8M +21% Moonstruck (1987) $80.6M
December 1988 18 films · +111% 18 $984.8M +111% Rain Man (1988) $354.8M
December 1989 16 films · −22% 16 $764M −22% Born on the Fourth of July (1989) $161M
December 1990 13 films · −20% 13 $614.9M −20% Kindergarten Cop (1990) $202M
December 1991 19 films · +52% 19 $935.7M +52% Hook (1991) $300.9M
By genre

Which English Genres Earned the Most in December 1991?

Comedy took $459M across 7 films, 49% of the total, ahead of Adventure ($397.7M) and Family ($390.2M). A film counts once for each of its genres.

December 1991 English Box Office by Genre

  1. Comedy $459M
    7 films · #1 Hook (1991)
  2. Adventure $397.7M
    2 films · #1 Hook (1991)
  3. Family $390.2M
    2 films · #1 Hook (1991)
  4. Drama $379.2M
    12 films · #1 JFK (1991)
  5. Thriller $362.6M
    4 films · #1 JFK (1991)
  6. Crime $360.4M
    6 films · #1 JFK (1991)
  7. Fantasy $303.5M
    2 films · #1 Hook (1991)
  8. Biography $257.2M
    3 films · #1 JFK (1991)
  9. Mystery $210.8M
    3 films · #1 JFK (1991)
  10. History $205.5M
    2 films · #1 JFK (1991)
Archive

English Box Office in 1991, Month by Month

The months of 1991 with their totals: November leads with $1B, led by Beauty and the Beast (1991).

FAQ

English Box Office December 1991: 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 19 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing English-language movie in December 1991?

Hook (1991) leads with $300.9M worldwide, $119.7M of it in the US & Canada. Next come JFK (1991) at $205.4M and Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991) at $96.9M.

How much did English-language movies released in December 1991 earn?

19 English-language films released in December 1991 report a worldwide gross, $935.7M in all, or $49.2M per film on average. November 1991 releases took $1B.

How many English-language movies released in December 1991 made $1 billion?

None. 2 films crossed $100 million, led by Hook (1991) with $300.9M.

How much of the December 1991 English box office came from the US and Canada?

$589.6M of the $935.7M total, or 63%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 0 films of the 19 report no domestic figure.

How is the December 1991 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 December 1991. 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 December 1991 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.