#1 of 8 #1 French-language movie of 1998
1998 · Action, Thriller
$27M worldwide · 96% of the chart's total
$27M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
French box office · 1998
French Box Office 1998: Highest-Grossing French Movies
The Big Hit (1998) is the highest-grossing French-language movie released in 1998, with $27M worldwide, ahead of Alice and Martin (1998) at $500.9K and Kirikou and the Sorceress (1998) at $281.2K. 8 French-language films released in 1998 report a worldwide gross, $28M in all, 99% of it from the US & Canada. That is 25.6 times the total of 1997, whose releases took $1.1M. By genre, Comedy leads with $27.2M across 2 French releases.
- 1998 releases with a gross
- 8
- combined worldwide
- $28M
- The Big Hit (1998), the #1
- $27M
- vs 1997
- ×25.6
#1 of 8 Top 5
What Were the Biggest French Hits of 1998?
The Big Hit (1998) leads with $27M, 96% of the total. The top 5 together took $28M, almost all of what the 8 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world
The chart
Every French Release of 1998, 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 1998.
- 1 Apr 24, 1998 US and Canada: $27M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $27M
- 2 Oct 23, 1998 US and Canada: $500.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $500.9K
- 3 Dec 9, 1998 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $281.2K
- 4 Feb 11, 1998 US and Canada: $146.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $146.1K
- 5 Sep 30, 1998 US and Canada: $26.7K Rest of the world: $15.7K Worldwide: $42.5K
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Sep 27, 1998 US and Canada: $7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7K - 7
Apr 22, 1998 US and Canada: $4.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $4.4K - 8
Nov 18, 1998 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $163
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in 1998?
Of the top 8, The Big Hit (1998) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Massoud the Afghan (1998) made 37% of its gross abroad. Across all 8 films, $27.7M (99%) came from the US & Canada. 2 films of the top 8 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 The Big Hit (1998) $27M $27M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 2 Alice and Martin (1998) $500.9K $500.9K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 Kirikou and the Sorceress (1998) $281.2K No US & Canada figure reported
- 4 The Visitors II: The Corridors of Time (1998) $146.1K $146.1K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 Massoud the Afghan (1998) $42.5K $26.7K US & Canada · 63% $15.7K elsewhere · 37%
- 6 I Stand Alone (1998) $7K $7K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 7 Jeanne and the Perfect Guy (1998) $4.4K $4.4K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 8 August 32nd on Earth (1998) $163 No US & Canada figure reported
By release month
Which Month of 1998 Earned the Most?
April releases took the most, $27M from 2 films, led by The Big Hit (1998). November was the quietest month ($163). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.
- January Jan No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- February Feb The Visitors II: The Corridors of Time (1998) $146.1K The Visitors II: The Corridors of Time (1998)
- March Mar No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- April Apr The Big Hit (1998) $27M The Big Hit (1998)
- May May No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- June Jun No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- July Jul No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- August Aug No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- September Sep Massoud the Afghan (1998) $49.4K Massoud the Afghan (1998)
- October Oct Alice and Martin (1998) $500.9K Alice and Martin (1998)
- November Nov August 32nd on Earth (1998) $163 August 32nd on Earth (1998)
- December Dec Kirikou and the Sorceress (1998) $281.2K Kirikou and the Sorceress (1998)
Last 10 years
How Does 1998 Compare With Previous Years?
Of these 10 years, 1998 earned the most: $28M from 8 films, led by The Big Hit (1998).
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 5 films | 5 | $17M | – | Family Business (1989) $12.2M |
| 1990 9 films · −19% | 9 | $13.7M | −19% | Cyrano de Bergerac (1990) $5.8M |
| 1991 9 films · −19% | 9 | $11.1M | −19% | La Femme Nikita (1991) $5M |
| 1992 10 films · +6% | 10 | $11.7M | +6% | Indochine (1992) $5.6M |
| 1993 5 films · −72% | 5 | $3.3M | −72% | Three Colors: Blue (1993) $1.6M |
| 1994 8 films · +141% | 8 | $8M | +141% | Three Colors: Red (1994) $3.6M |
| 1995 7 films · −29% | 7 | $5.6M | −29% | The City of Lost Children (1995) $1.8M |
| 1996 12 films · +264% | 12 | $20.5M | +264% | The Eighth Day (1996) $12.6M |
| 1997 7 films · −95% | 7 | $1.1M | −95% | Artemisia (1997) $356.7K |
| 1998 8 films · +2462% | 8 | $28M | +2462% | The Big Hit (1998) $27M |
By genre
Which French Genres Earned the Most in 1998?
Comedy took $27.2M across 2 films, 97% of the total, ahead of Crime ($27M) and Thriller ($27M). A film counts once for each of its genres.
1998 French Box Office by Genre
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Comedy $27.2M2 films · #1 The Big Hit (1998) -
Crime $27M2 films · #1 The Big Hit (1998) -
Thriller $27M2 films · #1 The Big Hit (1998) -
Action $27M1 film · #1 The Big Hit (1998) -
Drama $512.4K4 films · #1 Alice and Martin (1998) -
Romance $501.1K2 films · #1 Alice and Martin (1998) -
Fantasy $427.3K2 films · #1 Kirikou and the Sorceress (1998) -
Adventure $281.2K1 film · #1 Kirikou and the Sorceress (1998) -
Animation $281.2K1 film · #1 Kirikou and the Sorceress (1998) -
Family $281.2K1 film · #1 Kirikou and the Sorceress (1998)
Archive
French Box Office Year by Year
Every year from 1931 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2012 leads with $937.3M, led by The Intouchables (2012).
2020s 7 years · $1.5B
2010s 10 years · $4.4B
- 2019 $333.6M #1 Sink or Swim (2019)
- 2018 $573.5M #1 Family Is Family (2018)
- 2017 $279.5M #1 Alibi.com (2017)
- 2016 $406.2M #1 Two Is a Family (2016)
- 2015 $237.2M #1 Serial Teachers 2 (2015)
- 2014 $390.6M #1 Superchondriac (2014)
- 2013 $339.5M #1 Serial Teachers (2013)
- 2012 $937.3M #1 The Intouchables (2012)
- 2011 $318.5M #1 Of Gods and Men (2011)
- 2010 $589.4M #1 Nothing to Declare (2010)
2000s 10 years · $3.5B
- 2009 $422.6M #1 Little Nicholas (2009)
- 2008 $586M #1 Welcome to the Sticks (2008)
- 2007 $439.2M #1 La Vie en Rose (2007)
- 2006 $292.3M #1 French Fried Vacations 3: Friends Forever (2006)
- 2005 $271.9M #1 The Chorus (2005)
- 2004 $379.9M #1 A Very Long Engagement (2004)
- 2003 $338.9M #1 Taxi 3 (2003)
- 2002 $334.8M #1 Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (2002)
- 2001 $358.1M #1 Amélie (2001)
- 2000 $102.4M #1 Taxi 2 (2000)
1990s 10 years · $113.6M
- 1999 $10.5M #1 Elvis Gratton 2: Miracle à Memphis (1999)
- 1998 $28M #1 The Big Hit (1998)
- 1997 $1.1M #1 Artemisia (1997)
- 1996 $20.5M #1 The Eighth Day (1996)
- 1995 $5.6M #1 The City of Lost Children (1995)
- 1994 $8M #1 Three Colors: Red (1994)
- 1993 $3.3M #1 Three Colors: Blue (1993)
- 1992 $11.7M #1 Indochine (1992)
- 1991 $11.1M #1 La Femme Nikita (1991)
- 1990 $13.7M #1 Cyrano de Bergerac (1990)
1980s 10 years · $128M
- 1989 $17M #1 Family Business (1989)
- 1988 $18.1M #1 Dead Ringers (1988)
- 1987 $7.3M #1 Maurice (1987)
- 1986 $31.6M #1 Disorder (1986)
- 1985 $11.8M #1 Brazil (1985)
- 1984 $2.8M #1 A Sunday in the Country (1984)
- 1983 $13.6M #1 Without a Trace (1983)
- 1982 $11.5M #1 The Beast Within (1982)
- 1981 $6.5M #1 The Boy Soldier (1981)
- 1980 $7.8M #1 La Cage aux Folles II (1980)
1970s 10 years · $40.3M
- 1979 $20.4M #1 La Cage aux Folles (1979)
- 1978 $26.4K #1 The Song of Roland (1978)
- 1977 $7.3M #1 Animal (1977)
- 1976 $271.7K #1 Mr. Klein (1976)
- 1975 $11.3M #1 The Smurfs and the Magic Flute (1975)
- 1974 $79K #1 Parade (1974)
- 1973 $50.6K #1 The Mother and the Whore (1973)
- 1972 $170K #1 The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972)
- 1971 $113.3K #1 Four Nights of a Dreamer (1971)
- 1970 $641.3K #1 Le Cercle Rouge (1970)
1960s 10 years · $17.5M
- 1969 $1.3M #1 Army of Shadows (1969)
- 1968 $47.8K #1 The Bride Wore Black (1968)
- 1967 $4.8M #1 Belle de Jour (1967)
- 1966 $564.1K #1 Masculine Feminine (1966)
- 1965 $269K #1 Pierrot le Fou (1965)
- 1964 $204.7K #1 The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964)
- 1963 $1.4M #1 Contempt (1963)
- 1962 $648K #1 Jules and Jim (1962)
- 1961 $6.9M #1 The Taste of Violence (1961)
- 1960 $1.3M #1 Breathless (1960)
1950s 9 years · $2.2M
- 1959 $471.7K #1 The 400 Blows (1959)
- 1958 $431.8K #1 Elevator to the Gallows (1958)
- 1957 $15.1K #1 He Who Must Die (1957)
- 1956 $71.1K #1 The Red Balloon (1956)
- 1955 $550.7K #1 Rififi (1955)
- 1954 $2.6K #1 Sabrina (1954)
- 1953 $567.6K #1 Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday (1953)
- 1952 $52.6K #1 Forbidden Games (1952)
- 1951 $57.8K #1 Diary of a Country Priest (1951)
1940s 6 years · $456.7K
FAQ
French Box Office 1998: 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 8 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing French-language movie in 1998?
The Big Hit (1998) leads with $27M worldwide, $27M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Alice and Martin (1998) at $500.9K and Kirikou and the Sorceress (1998) at $281.2K.
How much did French-language movies released in 1998 earn?
8 French-language films released in 1998 report a worldwide gross, $28M in all, or $3.5M per film on average. 1997 releases took $1.1M.
How many French-language movies released in 1998 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, The Big Hit (1998), earned $27M.
How is the 1998 French 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 1998. 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 1998 French 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.