#1 of 9 #1 English-language movie of Week 44, 1991
The People Under the Stairs (1991)
1991 · Mystery, Thriller
$31.3M worldwide · 35% of the chart's total
$24.2M US & Canada · 77% $7.1M elsewhere · 23%
English box office · Week 44 · Oct 27–Nov 2, 1991
English Box Office, Week 44 of 1991: English Releases of Oct 27–Nov 2
The People Under the Stairs (1991) is the highest-grossing English-language movie released in week 44 of 1991 (Oct 27–Nov 2), with $31.3M worldwide, ahead of Little Man Tate (1991) at $25M and Billy Bathgate (1991) at $15.6M. 9 English-language films released that week report a worldwide gross, $90.2M in all, 92% of it from the US & Canada. That is up 106% on Week 43, 1991, whose releases took $43.7M. By genre, Thriller leads with $46.9M across 2 English releases.
- week 44 releases with a gross
- 9
- combined worldwide
- $90.2M
- The People Under the Stairs (1991), the #1
- $31.3M
- vs Week 43, 1991
- +106%
#1 of 9 Top 5
What Were the Biggest English Hits of Week 44 of 1991?
The People Under the Stairs (1991) leads with $31.3M, 35% of the total. The top 5 together took $89.6M, 99% of what all 9 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
- Number 1
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Number 2 -
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Number 5
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The chart
Every English Release of Week 44 of 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 week 44 of 1991 (Oct 27–Nov 2).
- 1 Nov 1, 1991 US and Canada: $24.2M Rest of the world: $7.1M Worldwide: $31.3M
- 2 Nov 1, 1991 US and Canada: $25M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $25M
- 3 Nov 1, 1991 US and Canada: $15.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $15.6M
- 4 Nov 1, 1991 US and Canada: $15.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $15.6M
- 5 Nov 1, 1991 US and Canada: $2.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.1M
- 6
Oct 31, 1991 US and Canada: $573.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $573.9K - 7
Oct 31, 1991 US and Canada: $37.5K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $37.5K - 8
Nov 1, 1991 US and Canada: $15.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $15.7K - 9
Nov 1, 1991 US and Canada: $15.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $15.7K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in Week 44 of 1991?
Of the top 9, Little Man Tate (1991) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while The People Under the Stairs (1991) made 23% of its gross abroad. Across all 9 films, $83.1M (92%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 The People Under the Stairs (1991) $31.3M $24.2M US & Canada · 77% $7.1M elsewhere · 23%
- 2 Little Man Tate (1991) $25M $25M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 Billy Bathgate (1991) $15.6M $15.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Highlander II: The Quickening (1991) $15.6M $15.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 29th Street (1991) $2.1M $2.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 6 Wild Orchid II: Two Shades of Blue (1991) $573.9K $573.9K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 7 Salmonberries (1991) $37.5K $37.5K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 8 Jumpin’ at the Boneyard (1991) $15.7K $15.7K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 9 Jumpin’ at the Boneyard (1991) $15.7K $15.7K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Weeks around it
How Does Week 44 Compare With the Weeks Around It?
Week 44 releases took $90.2M. The biggest of these 9 weeks is week 46 (Nov 10–16) with $183.4M, led by Cape Fear (1991).
- Week 38 Wk 38 Sep 15–21 The Fisher King (1991) $56.9M The Fisher King (1991)
- Week 39 Wk 39 Sep 22–28 Deceived (1991) $55.8M Deceived (1991)
- Week 40 Wk 40 Sep 29–Oct 5 Ricochet (1991) $47.1M Ricochet (1991)
- Week 41 Wk 41 Oct 6–12 Frankie and Johnny (1991) $57.1M Frankie and Johnny (1991)
- Week 42 Wk 42 Oct 13–19 Other People’s Money (1991) $33.6M Other People’s Money (1991)
- Week 43 Wk 43 Oct 20–26 Curly Sue (1991) $43.7M Curly Sue (1991)
- Week 44 Wk 44 Oct 27–Nov 2 The People Under the Stairs (1991) $90.2M The People Under the Stairs (1991)
- Week 45 Wk 45 Nov 3–9 All I Want For Christmas (1991) $22.5M All I Want For Christmas (1991)
- Week 46 Wk 46 Nov 10–16 Cape Fear (1991) $183.4M Cape Fear (1991)
Earlier years
How Does Week 44 of 1991 Compare With Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, Week 44, 1991 earned the most: $90.2M from 9 films, led by The People Under the Stairs (1991).
| Week | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 44, 1982 Oct 24–30 3 films | 3 | $15.1M | – | Class Reunion (1982) $10.1M |
| Week 44, 1983 Oct 23–29 1 film · +7% | 1 | $16.2M | +7% | Richard Pryor: Here and Now (1983) $16.2M |
| Week 44, 1984 Oct 28–Nov 3 3 films · +57% | 3 | $25.3M | +57% | A Soldier's Story (1984) $21.8M |
| Week 44, 1985 Oct 27–Nov 2 5 films · +153% | 5 | $64.2M | +153% | A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985) $30M |
| Week 44, 1986 Oct 26–Nov 1 4 films · −66% | 4 | $22M | −66% | The Mission (1986) $17.5M |
| Week 44, 1987 Oct 25–31 5 films · +6% | 5 | $23.2M | +6% | Fatal Beauty (1987) $12M |
| Week 44, 1988 Oct 23–29 5 films · −42% | 5 | $13.5M | −42% | Torch Song Trilogy (1988) $4.9M |
| Week 44, 1989 Oct 29–Nov 4 4 films · −58% | 4 | $5.6M | −58% | Second Sight (1989) $5.4M |
| Week 44, 1990 Oct 28–Nov 3 4 films · +495% | 4 | $33.2M | +495% | Jacob's Ladder (1990) $26.1M |
| Week 44, 1991 Oct 27–Nov 2 9 films · +171% | 9 | $90.2M | +171% | The People Under the Stairs (1991) $31.3M |
By genre
Which English Genres Earned the Most in Week 44 of 1991?
Thriller took $46.9M across 2 films, 52% of the total, ahead of Comedy ($33.5M) and Horror ($31.3M). A film counts once for each of its genres.
Week 44 of 1991 English Box Office by Genre
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Thriller $46.9M2 films · #1 The People Under the Stairs (1991) -
Comedy $33.5M2 films · #1 The People Under the Stairs (1991) -
Horror $31.3M1 film · #1 The People Under the Stairs (1991) -
Mystery $31.3M1 film · #1 The People Under the Stairs (1991) -
Drama $25.7M5 films · #1 Little Man Tate (1991) -
Crime $15.6M1 film · #1 Billy Bathgate (1991) -
Action $15.6M1 film · #1 Highlander II: The Quickening (1991) -
Adventure $15.6M1 film · #1 Highlander II: The Quickening (1991) -
Fantasy $15.6M1 film · #1 Highlander II: The Quickening (1991) -
Sci-Fi $15.6M1 film · #1 Highlander II: The Quickening (1991)
Archive
English Box Office in 1991, Week by Week
52 weeks of 1991 with reported grosses; the biggest is week 47 (Nov 17–23) with $707M, led by Beauty and the Beast (1991).
- Week 1 $66.9K
- Week 2 $39.1M
- Week 3 $230.6M
- Week 4 No grosses
- Week 5 $10.5M
- Week 6 $46.2M
- Week 7 $335.8M
- Week 8 $19.4M
- Week 9 $38.1M
- Week 10 $121.7M
- Week 11 $52.2M
- Week 12 $81.1M
- Week 13 $21.4M
- Week 14 $31.4M
- Week 15 $48.9M
- Week 16 $18.8M
- Week 17 $31.1M
- Week 18 $28.3M
- Week 19 $37M
- Week 20 $77.5M
- Week 21 $287.3M
- Week 22 $36.5M
- Week 23 $251.1M
- Week 24 $390.5M
- Week 25 $85.6M
- Week 26 $86.9M
- Week 27 $520.3M
- Week 28 $184.1M
- Week 29 $42.6M
- Week 30 $38.7M
- Week 31 $263.5M
- Week 32 $69.5M
- Week 33 $7.1M
- Week 34 $65M
- Week 35 $22.4M
- Week 36 $11M
- Week 37 $79.5M
- Week 38 $56.9M
- Week 39 $55.8M
- Week 40 $47.1M
- Week 41 $57.1M
- Week 42 $33.6M
- Week 43 $43.7M
- Week 44 $90.2M
- Week 45 $22.5M
- Week 46 $183.4M
- Week 47 $707M
- Week 48 $386.8K
- Week 49 $101M
- Week 50 $362.6M
- Week 51 $343.8M
- Week 52 $125.3M
- Week 53 $2.9M
FAQ
English Box Office Week 44 of 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 9 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing English-language movie in week 44 of 1991 (Oct 27–Nov 2)?
The People Under the Stairs (1991) leads with $31.3M worldwide, $24.2M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Little Man Tate (1991) at $25M and Billy Bathgate (1991) at $15.6M.
How much did English-language movies released in week 44 of 1991 (Oct 27–Nov 2) earn?
9 English-language films released in week 44 of 1991 (Oct 27–Nov 2) report a worldwide gross, $90.2M in all, or $10M per film on average. Week 43, 1991 releases took $43.7M.
How many English-language movies released in week 44 of 1991 (Oct 27–Nov 2) made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, The People Under the Stairs (1991), earned $31.3M.
How is the week 44, 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 week 44 of 1991 (Oct 27–Nov 2). 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 week 44, 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.