#1 of 22 #1 English-language movie of August 1991
1991 · Drama, Comedy
$54.8M worldwide · 22% of the chart's total
$54.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
English box office · August 1991
English Box Office, August 1991: Top-Grossing Releases
Doc Hollywood (1991) is the highest-grossing English-language movie released in August 1991, with $54.8M worldwide, ahead of Dead Again (1991) at $38M and Double Impact (1991) at $30.1M. 22 English-language films released in August 1991 report a worldwide gross, $246.5M in all, 97% of it from the US & Canada. That is down 75% on July 1991, whose releases took $966.8M. By genre, Comedy leads with $126M across 11 English releases.
- August 1991 releases with a gross
- 22
- combined worldwide
- $246.5M
- Doc Hollywood (1991), the #1
- $54.8M
- vs July 1991
- −75%
#1 of 22 Top 5
What Were the Biggest English Hits of August 1991?
Doc Hollywood (1991) leads with $54.8M, 22% of the total. The top 5 together took $168.5M, 68% of what all 22 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 August 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 August 1991.
- 1 Aug 2, 1991 US and Canada: $54.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $54.8M
- 2 Aug 23, 1991 US and Canada: $38M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $38M
- 3 Aug 9, 1991 US and Canada: $30.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $30.1M
- 4 Aug 9, 1991 US and Canada: $22.6M Rest of the world: $2.3M Worldwide: $24.9M
- 5 Aug 30, 1991 US and Canada: $15M Rest of the world: $5.6M Worldwide: $20.6M
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Aug 2, 1991 US and Canada: $11.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $11.7M - 7
Aug 2, 1991 US and Canada: $9.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $9.2M - 8
Aug 9, 1991 US and Canada: $8.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $8.7M - 9
Aug 23, 1991 US and Canada: $7.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7.4M - 10
Aug 23, 1991 US and Canada: $6.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $6.4M - 11
Aug 16, 1991 US and Canada: $6.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $6.2M - 12
Aug 21, 1991 US and Canada: $6.2M Rest of the world: $292 Worldwide: $6.2M - 13
Aug 9, 1991 US and Canada: $5.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $5.5M - 14
Aug 23, 1991 US and Canada: $4.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $4.7M - 15
Aug 1, 1991 US and Canada: $3.9M Rest of the world: $709 Worldwide: $3.9M - 16
Aug 2, 1991 US and Canada: $2.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.8M - 17
Aug 23, 1991 US and Canada: $2.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.3M - 18
Aug 30, 1991 US and Canada: $1.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.8M - 19
Aug 16, 1991 US and Canada: $978.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $978.8K - 20
Aug 9, 1991 US and Canada: $225.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $225.7K - 21
Aug 28, 1991 US and Canada: $115.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $115.1K - 22
Aug 21, 1991 US and Canada: $47.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $47.9K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in August 1991?
Of the top 10, Doc Hollywood (1991) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Child’s Play 3 (1991) made 27% of its gross abroad. Across all 22 films, $238.6M (97%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Doc Hollywood (1991) $54.8M $54.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 2 Dead Again (1991) $38M $38M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 Double Impact (1991) $30.1M $30.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Pure Luck (1991) $24.9M $22.6M US & Canada · 91% $2.3M elsewhere · 9%
- 5 Child’s Play 3 (1991) $20.6M $15M US & Canada · 73% $5.6M elsewhere · 27%
- 6 Rock-A-Doodle (1991) $11.7M $11.7M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 7 Body Parts (1991) $9.2M $9.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 8 Bingo (1991) $8.7M $8.7M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 9 Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man (1991) $7.4M $7.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 10 Defenseless (1991) $6.4M $6.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Gross bands
How Many August 1991 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
None of the 22 films reached $100M. 16 films, 73% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $246.5M total.
73% 27%
- $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 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $10M to $100M 6 films, 27% of the list $180.1M · 73% of the gross
- Under $10M 16 films, 73% of the list $66.4M · 27% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of August 1991 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 31 (Jul 28–Aug 3) took $82.4M, led by Doc Hollywood (1991). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 31 Wk 31 Jul 28–Aug 3 Doc Hollywood (1991) $82.4M Doc Hollywood (1991)
- Week 32 Wk 32 Aug 4–10 Double Impact (1991) $69.5M Double Impact (1991)
- Week 33 Wk 33 Aug 11–17 Mystery Date (1991) $7.1M Mystery Date (1991)
- Week 34 Wk 34 Aug 18–24 Dead Again (1991) $65M Dead Again (1991)
- Week 35 Wk 35 Aug 25–31 Child’s Play 3 (1991) $22.4M Child’s Play 3 (1991)
Earlier years
How Does August 1991 Compare With August in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, August 1987 earned the most: $472.5M from 28 films, led by Dirty Dancing (1987). August 1991 took $246.5M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 1982 9 films | 9 | $138M | – | Friday the 13th Part III (1982) $36.7M |
| August 1983 15 films · +64% | 15 | $226.6M | +64% | Mr. Mom (1983) $64.8M |
| August 1984 15 films · −20% | 15 | $180.7M | −20% | Tightrope (1984) $48.1M |
| August 1985 17 films · +45% | 17 | $262.5M | +45% | Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) $41M |
| August 1986 23 films · −11% | 23 | $232.7M | −11% | The Fly (1986) $60.6M |
| August 1987 28 films · +103% | 28 | $472.5M | +103% | Dirty Dancing (1987) $214.6M |
| August 1988 19 films · −48% | 19 | $244M | −48% | A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988) $49.4M |
| August 1989 21 films · +68% | 21 | $409.8M | +68% | Parenthood (1989) $126.3M |
| August 1990 19 films · −17% | 19 | $341.2M | −17% | Flatliners (1990) $61.5M |
| August 1991 22 films · −28% | 22 | $246.5M | −28% | Doc Hollywood (1991) $54.8M |
By genre
Which English Genres Earned the Most in August 1991?
Comedy took $126M across 11 films, 51% of the total, ahead of Drama ($109.6M) and Romance ($107.4M). A film counts once for each of its genres.
August 1991 English Box Office by Genre
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Comedy $126M11 films · #1 Doc Hollywood (1991) -
Drama $109.6M7 films · #1 Doc Hollywood (1991) -
Romance $107.4M5 films · #1 Doc Hollywood (1991) -
Thriller $87.8M6 films · #1 Dead Again (1991) -
Crime $71M6 films · #1 Double Impact (1991) -
Mystery $69.6M4 films · #1 Dead Again (1991) -
Action $48.5M4 films · #1 Double Impact (1991) -
Horror $29.7M2 films · #1 Child’s Play 3 (1991) -
Family $20.3M2 films · #1 Rock-A-Doodle (1991) -
Fantasy $19M3 films · #1 Rock-A-Doodle (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).
- January $271M #1 Sleeping with the Enemy (1991)
- February $410.6M #1 The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
- March $314.5M #1 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze (1991)
- April $130.2M #1 Out for Justice (1991)
- May $466.6M #1 Backdraft (1991)
- June $814.1M #1 Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)
- July $966.8M #1 Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
- August $246.5M #1 Doc Hollywood (1991)
- September $203.2M #1 The Fisher King (1991)
- October $182.1M #1 Curly Sue (1991)
- November $1B #1 Beauty and the Beast (1991)
- December $935.7M #1 Hook (1991)
FAQ
English Box Office August 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 22 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing English-language movie in August 1991?
Doc Hollywood (1991) leads with $54.8M worldwide, $54.8M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Dead Again (1991) at $38M and Double Impact (1991) at $30.1M.
How much did English-language movies released in August 1991 earn?
22 English-language films released in August 1991 report a worldwide gross, $246.5M in all, or $11.2M per film on average. July 1991 releases took $966.8M.
How many English-language movies released in August 1991 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, Doc Hollywood (1991), earned $54.8M.
How is the August 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 August 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 August 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.