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English Box Office, November 1997: Top-Grossing Releases

Bean (1997) is the highest-grossing English-language movie released in November 1997, with $251.2M worldwide, ahead of Flubber (1997) at $178M and Alien: Resurrection (1997) at $161.4M. 21 English-language films released in November 1997 report a worldwide gross, $1.2B in all, 43% of it from the US & Canada. 6 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 92% on October 1997, whose releases took $619.7M. By genre, Family leads with $576M across 4 English releases.

November 1997 releases with a gross
21
combined worldwide
$1.2B
films crossed $100M
6
vs October 1997
+92%
Bean (1997) movie poster #1 of 21
#1 English-language movie of November 1997

Bean (1997)

1997 · Comedy, Family

$251.2M worldwide · 21% of the chart's total

$45.3M US & Canada · 18% $205.9M elsewhere · 82%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest English Hits of November 1997?

Bean (1997) leads with $251.2M, 21% of the total. The top 5 together took $889.7M, 75% of what all 21 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Bean (1997) movie poster Number 1
    $251.2M Bean (1997)
    $45.3M US & Canada · 18% $205.9M elsewhere · 82%
  2. Flubber (1997) movie poster Number 2
    $178M Flubber (1997)
    $93M US & Canada · 52% $85M elsewhere · 48%
  3. Alien: Resurrection (1997) movie poster Number 3
    $161.4M Alien: Resurrection (1997)
    $47.8M US & Canada · 30% $113.6M elsewhere · 70%
  4. The Jackal (1997) movie poster Number 4
    $159.3M The Jackal (1997)
    $54.9M US & Canada · 34% $104.4M elsewhere · 66%
  5. Anastasia (1997) movie poster Number 5
    $139.8M Anastasia (1997)
    $58.4M US & Canada · 42% $81.4M elsewhere · 58%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every English Release of November 1997, 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 1997.

  1. 1 Bean (1997) movie poster
    Bean (1997) Nov 7, 1997 · Comedy, Family $251.2M worldwide
    Nov 7, 1997 US and Canada: $45.3M Rest of the world: $205.9M Worldwide: $251.2M
  2. 2 Flubber (1997) movie poster
    Flubber (1997) Nov 26, 1997 · Fantasy, Comedy $178M worldwide
    Nov 26, 1997 US and Canada: $93M Rest of the world: $85M Worldwide: $178M
  3. 3 Alien: Resurrection (1997) movie poster
    Alien: Resurrection (1997) Nov 26, 1997 · Action, Sci-Fi $161.4M worldwide
    Nov 26, 1997 US and Canada: $47.8M Rest of the world: $113.6M Worldwide: $161.4M
  4. 4 The Jackal (1997) movie poster
    The Jackal (1997) Nov 14, 1997 · Action, Adventure $159.3M worldwide
    Nov 14, 1997 US and Canada: $54.9M Rest of the world: $104.4M Worldwide: $159.3M
  5. 5 Anastasia (1997) movie poster
    Anastasia (1997) Nov 21, 1997 · Adventure, Drama $139.8M worldwide
    Nov 21, 1997 US and Canada: $58.4M Rest of the world: $81.4M Worldwide: $139.8M
  6. 6 Starship Troopers (1997) movie poster
    Starship Troopers (1997) Nov 7, 1997 · Action, Adventure $121.2M worldwide
    Nov 7, 1997 US and Canada: $54.8M Rest of the world: $66.4M Worldwide: $121.2M
  7. 7 Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (1997) movie poster
    Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (1997) Nov 21, 1997 · Action, Adventure $51.4M worldwide
    Nov 21, 1997 US and Canada: $35.9M Rest of the world: $15.4M Worldwide: $51.4M
  8. 8 The Rainmaker (1997) movie poster
    The Rainmaker (1997) Nov 21, 1997 · Drama, Thriller $45.9M worldwide
    Nov 21, 1997 US and Canada: $45.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $45.9M
  9. 9 Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997) movie poster
    Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997) Nov 21, 1997 · Drama, Mystery $25.1M worldwide
    Nov 21, 1997 US and Canada: $25.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $25.1M
  10. 10 Eve's Bayou (1997) movie poster
    Eve's Bayou (1997) Nov 7, 1997 · Drama $14.8M worldwide
    Nov 7, 1997 US and Canada: $14.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $14.8M
  11. 11 The Wings of the Dove (1997) movie poster
    The Wings of the Dove (1997) Nov 7, 1997 · Drama, Romance $13.7M worldwide
    Nov 7, 1997 US and Canada: $13.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $13.7M
  12. 12 Mad City (1997) movie poster
    Mad City (1997) Nov 7, 1997 · Drama, Thriller $10.5M worldwide
    Nov 7, 1997 US and Canada: $10.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $10.5M
  13. 13 Star Kid (1997) movie poster
    Star Kid (1997) Nov 13, 1997 · Adventure, Action $7M worldwide
    Nov 13, 1997 US and Canada: $7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7M
  14. 14 The Sweet Hereafter (1997) movie poster
    The Sweet Hereafter (1997) Nov 21, 1997 · Drama $3.3M worldwide
    Nov 21, 1997 US and Canada: $3.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.3M
  15. 15 One Night Stand (1997) movie poster
    One Night Stand (1997) Nov 14, 1997 · Drama $2.6M worldwide
    Nov 14, 1997 US and Canada: $2.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.6M
  16. 16 The Tango Lesson (1997) movie poster
    The Tango Lesson (1997) Nov 14, 1997 · Drama, Romance $1.1M worldwide
    Nov 14, 1997 US and Canada: $1.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.1M
  17. 17 Bent (1997) movie poster
    Bent (1997) Nov 26, 1997 · Romance, Drama $496.1K worldwide
    Nov 26, 1997 US and Canada: $496.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $496.1K
  18. 18 Welcome to Sarajevo (1997) movie poster
    Welcome to Sarajevo (1997) Nov 26, 1997 · Drama, War $334.3K worldwide
    Nov 26, 1997 US and Canada: $334.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $334.3K
  19. 19 Under the Skin (1997) movie poster
    Under the Skin (1997) Nov 28, 1997 · Drama $140.3K worldwide
    Nov 28, 1997 US and Canada: $140.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $140.3K
  20. 20 Lawn Dogs (1997) movie poster
    Lawn Dogs (1997) Nov 21, 1997 · Drama $106.4K worldwide
    Nov 21, 1997 US and Canada: $106.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $106.4K
  21. 21 Cold Around the Heart (1997) movie poster
    Cold Around the Heart (1997) Nov 7, 1997 · Thriller, Drama $5.2K worldwide
    Nov 7, 1997 US and Canada: $5.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $5.2K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in November 1997?

Of the top 10, The Rainmaker (1997) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Bean (1997) made 82% of its gross abroad. Across all 21 films, $515.4M (43%) came from the US & Canada.

  1. 1 Bean (1997) $251.2M
    $45.3M US & Canada · 18% $205.9M elsewhere · 82%
  2. 2 Flubber (1997) $178M
    $93M US & Canada · 52% $85M elsewhere · 48%
  3. 3 Alien: Resurrection (1997) $161.4M
    $47.8M US & Canada · 30% $113.6M elsewhere · 70%
  4. 4 The Jackal (1997) $159.3M
    $54.9M US & Canada · 34% $104.4M elsewhere · 66%
  5. 5 Anastasia (1997) $139.8M
    $58.4M US & Canada · 42% $81.4M elsewhere · 58%
  6. 6 Starship Troopers (1997) $121.2M
    $54.8M US & Canada · 45% $66.4M elsewhere · 55%
  7. 7 Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (1997) $51.4M
    $35.9M US & Canada · 70% $15.4M elsewhere · 30%
  8. 8 The Rainmaker (1997) $45.9M
    $45.9M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  9. 9 Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997) $25.1M
    $25.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  10. 10 Eve's Bayou (1997) $14.8M
    $14.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Gross bands

How Many November 1997 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

6 of 21 films crossed $100M and took $1B between them, 85% of the total. 9 films, 43% 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 6 films, 29% of the list $1B · 85% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 6 films, 29% of the list $161.5M · 14% of the gross
  • Under $10M 9 films, 43% of the list $15.1M · 1% of the gross
By release week

Which Week of November 1997 Had the Biggest Releases?

Films released in week 45 (Nov 2–8) took $411.5M, led by Bean (1997). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.

  1. Week 44 Wk 44 Oct 26–Nov 1 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  2. Week 45 Wk 45 Nov 2–8 Bean (1997) $411.5M Bean (1997)
  3. Week 46 Wk 46 Nov 9–15 The Jackal (1997) $170.1M The Jackal (1997)
  4. Week 47 Wk 47 Nov 16–22 Anastasia (1997) $265.6M Anastasia (1997)
  5. Week 48 Wk 48 Nov 23–29 Flubber (1997) $340.3M Flubber (1997)
  6. Week 49 Wk 49 Nov 30–Dec 6 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years

How Does November 1997 Compare With November in Earlier Years?

Of these 10 years, November 1996 earned the most: $1.5B from 23 films, led by 101 Dalmatians (1996). November 1997 took $1.2B.

Month Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
November 1988 18 films 18 $379.9M – 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
November 1991 19 films · −24% 19 $1B −24% Beauty and the Beast (1991) $451.3M
November 1992 12 films · −25% 12 $751.7M −25% The Bodyguard (1992) $411M
November 1993 19 films · +9% 19 $820M +9% Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) $441.3M
November 1994 17 films · −4% 17 $784.9M −4% Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994) $223.7M
November 1995 17 films · +62% 17 $1.3B +62% Toy Story (1995) $394.4M
November 1996 23 films · +21% 23 $1.5B +21% 101 Dalmatians (1996) $320.7M
November 1997 21 films · −23% 21 $1.2B −23% Bean (1997) $251.2M
By genre

Which English Genres Earned the Most in November 1997?

Family took $576M across 4 films, 49% of the total, ahead of Thriller ($574.9M) and Action ($500.3M). A film counts once for each of its genres.

November 1997 English Box Office by Genre

  1. Family $576M
    4 films · #1 Bean (1997)
  2. Thriller $574.9M
    8 films · #1 Alien: Resurrection (1997)
  3. Action $500.3M
    5 films · #1 Alien: Resurrection (1997)
  4. Adventure $478.8M
    5 films · #1 The Jackal (1997)
  5. Comedy $429.2M
    2 films · #1 Bean (1997)
  6. Sci-Fi $341M
    4 films · #1 Alien: Resurrection (1997)
  7. Drama $258M
    14 films · #1 Anastasia (1997)
  8. Crime $230.4M
    4 films · #1 The Jackal (1997)
  9. Fantasy $229.4M
    2 films · #1 Flubber (1997)
  10. Animation $139.8M
    1 film · #1 Anastasia (1997)
Archive

English Box Office in 1997, Month by Month

The months of 1997 with their totals: December leads with $3.7B, led by Titanic (1997).

FAQ

English Box Office November 1997: 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 1997?

Bean (1997) leads with $251.2M worldwide, $45.3M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Flubber (1997) at $178M and Alien: Resurrection (1997) at $161.4M.

How much did English-language movies released in November 1997 earn?

21 English-language films released in November 1997 report a worldwide gross, $1.2B in all, or $56.5M per film on average. October 1997 releases took $619.7M.

How many English-language movies released in November 1997 made $1 billion?

None. 6 films crossed $100 million, led by Bean (1997) with $251.2M.

How much of the November 1997 English box office came from the US and Canada?

$515.4M of the $1.2B total, or 43%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 0 films of the 21 report no domestic figure.

How is the November 1997 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 1997. 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 1997 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.