#1 of 28 #1 movie of October 1987
1987 · Fantasy, Comedy
$34.4M worldwide · 21% of the chart's total
$34.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Box office · October 1987
October 1987 Box Office: The Highest-Grossing October Releases
Like Father Like Son (1987) is the highest-grossing movie released in October 1987, with $34.4M worldwide, ahead of Baby Boom (1987) at $26.7M and Suspect (1987) at $18.8M. 28 films released in October 1987 report a worldwide gross, $165.1M in all, 100% of it from the US & Canada. That is down 63% on September 1987, whose releases took $440.5M. By genre, Comedy leads with $88.1M across 10 releases.
- October 1987 releases with a gross
- 28
- combined worldwide
- $165.1M
- Like Father Like Son (1987), the #1
- $34.4M
- vs September 1987
- −63%
#1 of 28 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Hits of October 1987?
Like Father Like Son (1987) leads with $34.4M, 21% of the total. The top 5 together took $106.1M, 64% of what all 28 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 Release of October 1987, 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 October 1987.
- 1 Oct 2, 1987 US and Canada: $34.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $34.4M
- 2 Oct 7, 1987 US and Canada: $26.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $26.7M
- 3 Oct 23, 1987 US and Canada: $18.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $18.8M
- 4 Oct 23, 1987 US and Canada: $14.2M Rest of the world: $87 Worldwide: $14.2M
- 5 Oct 30, 1987 US and Canada: $12M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $12M
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Oct 9, 1987 US and Canada: $10.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $10.3M - 7
Oct 30, 1987 US and Canada: $9.7M Rest of the world: $245 Worldwide: $9.7M - 8
Oct 9, 1987 US and Canada: $5.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $5.7M - 9
Oct 7, 1987 US and Canada: $5.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $5.4M - 10
Oct 2, 1987 US and Canada: $3.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.4M - 11
Oct 3, 1987 US and Canada: $3.4M Rest of the world: $321 Worldwide: $3.4M - 12
Oct 16, 1987 US and Canada: $3.2M Rest of the world: $206 Worldwide: $3.2M - 13
Oct 23, 1987 US and Canada: $2.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.9M - 14
Oct 16, 1987 US and Canada: $2.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.7M - 15
Oct 14, 1987 US and Canada: $2.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.6M - 16
Oct 16, 1987 US and Canada: $2.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.3M - 17
Oct 8, 1987 US and Canada: $1.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.6M - 18
Oct 14, 1987 US and Canada: $1.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.3M - 19
Oct 30, 1987 US and Canada: $1.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.2M - 20
Oct 9, 1987 US and Canada: $1.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.2M - 21
Chuck Berry - Hail! Hail! Rock ’n’ Roll (1987)Oct 9, 1987 US and Canada: $719.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $719.3K
Oct 9, 1987 · English · Documentary, Music $719.3K worldwide - 22
Oct 2, 1987 US and Canada: $406.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $406.9K - 23
Oct 1, 1987 US and Canada: $323.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $323.9K - 24
Oct 15, 1987 US and Canada: $213.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $213.9K - 25
Oct 23, 1987 US and Canada: $200.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $200.7K - 26
Oct 30, 1987 US and Canada: $125.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $125.4K - 27
Oct 30, 1987 US and Canada: $125.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $125.4K - 28
Oct 2, 1987 US and Canada: $21.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $21.9K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in October 1987?
Of the top 10, Like Father Like Son (1987) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while The Hidden (1987) made <1% of its gross abroad. Across all 28 films, $165.1M (100%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Like Father Like Son (1987) $34.4M $34.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 2 Baby Boom (1987) $26.7M $26.7M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 Suspect (1987) $18.8M $18.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Prince of Darkness (1987) $14.2M $14.2M US & Canada · 100% $87 elsewhere · <1%
- 5 Fatal Beauty (1987) $12M $12M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 6 Someone to Watch Over Me (1987) $10.3M $10.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 7 The Hidden (1987) $9.7M $9.7M US & Canada · 100% $245 elsewhere · <1%
- 8 Surrender (1987) $5.7M $5.7M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 9 The Sicilian (1987) $5.4M $5.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 10 Big Shots (1987) $3.4M $3.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Gross bands
How Many October 1987 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
None of the 28 films reached $100M. 22 films, 79% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $165.1M total.
70% 30%
- $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, 21% of the list $116.4M · 70% of the gross
- Under $10M 22 films, 79% of the list $48.8M · 30% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of October 1987 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 41 (Oct 4–10) took $51.6M, led by Baby Boom (1987). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 40 Wk 40 Sep 27–Oct 3 Like Father Like Son (1987) $41.9M Like Father Like Son (1987)
- Week 41 Wk 41 Oct 4–10 Baby Boom (1987) $51.6M Baby Boom (1987)
- Week 42 Wk 42 Oct 11–17 Barfly (1987) $12.4M Barfly (1987)
- Week 43 Wk 43 Oct 18–24 Suspect (1987) $36M Suspect (1987)
- Week 44 Wk 44 Oct 25–31 Fatal Beauty (1987) $23.2M Fatal Beauty (1987)
Earlier years
How Does October 1987 Compare With October in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, October 1986 earned the most: $242.4M from 18 films, led by The Color of Money (1986). October 1987 took $165.1M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1978 8 films | 8 | $133.4M | – | Halloween (1978) $47.2M |
| October 1979 11 films · +68% | 11 | $223.4M | +68% | 10 (1979) $74.9M |
| October 1980 15 films · −36% | 15 | $143.4M | −36% | Private Benjamin (1980) $69.8M |
| October 1981 15 films · −33% | 15 | $96.6M | −33% | The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981) $26.9M |
| October 1982 15 films · +93% | 15 | $186.6M | +93% | First Blood (1982) $125.2M |
| October 1983 10 films · −2% | 10 | $181.9M | −2% | Never Say Never Again (1983) $55.4M |
| October 1984 23 films · +21% | 23 | $221M | +21% | The Terminator (1984) $78.4M |
| October 1985 14 films · −28% | 14 | $158.7M | −28% | Commando (1985) $57.5M |
| October 1986 18 films · +53% | 18 | $242.4M | +53% | The Color of Money (1986) $52.3M |
| October 1987 28 films · −32% | 28 | $165.1M | −32% | Like Father Like Son (1987) $34.4M |
Genres & languages
Which Genres and Languages Earned the Most in October 1987?
Comedy took $88.1M across 10 films, 53% of the total, ahead of Drama ($80.6M) and Thriller ($56.1M). A film counts once for each of its genres. English-language films took $146.4M across 27 films, 89% of the total.
October 1987 Box Office by Genre
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Comedy $88.1M10 films · #1 Like Father Like Son (1987) -
Drama $80.6M15 films · #1 Baby Boom (1987) -
Thriller $56.1M9 films · #1 Suspect (1987) -
Crime $46.9M8 films · #1 Suspect (1987) -
Romance $45.2M8 films · #1 Baby Boom (1987) -
Fantasy $34.4M1 film · #1 Like Father Like Son (1987) -
Horror $30M5 films · #1 Prince of Darkness (1987) -
Action $15.9M4 films · #1 Fatal Beauty (1987) -
Sci-Fi $10.1M2 films · #1 The Hidden (1987) -
Adventure $3.4M1 film · #1 Big Shots (1987)
Archive
Box Office in 1987, Month by Month
The months of 1987 with their totals: June leads with $531.5M, led by Predator (1987).
- January $146.4M #1 Outrageous Fortune (1987)
- February $184.6M #1 A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987)
- March $274.8M #1 Lethal Weapon (1987)
- April $176.4M #1 The Secret of My Succe$s (1987)
- May $390.6M #1 Beverly Hills Cop II (1987)
- June $531.5M #1 Predator (1987)
- July $362.8M #1 La Bamba (1987)
- August $484.2M #1 Dirty Dancing (1987)
- September $440.5M #1 Fatal Attraction (1987)
- October $165.1M #1 Like Father Like Son (1987)
- November $381.6M #1 3 Men and a Baby (1987)
- December $468.2M #1 Moonstruck (1987)
FAQ
Box Office October 1987: 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 28 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing movie in October 1987?
Like Father Like Son (1987) leads with $34.4M worldwide, $34.4M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Baby Boom (1987) at $26.7M and Suspect (1987) at $18.8M.
How much did movies released in October 1987 earn?
28 films released in October 1987 report a worldwide gross, $165.1M in all, or $5.9M per film on average. September 1987 releases took $440.5M.
How many movies released in October 1987 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, Like Father Like Son (1987), earned $34.4M.
How is the October 1987 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 October 1987. 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.
How often is the October 1987 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.