#1 of 21 #1 movie of August 1992
1992 · Drama, Crime
$159.2M worldwide · 42% of the chart's total
$101.2M US & Canada · 64% $58M elsewhere · 36%
Box office · August 1992
August 1992 Box Office: The Highest-Grossing August Releases
Unforgiven (1992) is the highest-grossing movie released in August 1992, with $159.2M worldwide, ahead of Single White Female (1992) at $48M and Raising Cain (1992) at $37.2M. 21 films released in August 1992 report a worldwide gross, $381.1M in all, 81% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is down 35% on July 1992, whose releases took $584.5M. By genre, Drama leads with $270.7M across 11 releases.
- August 1992 releases with a gross
- 21
- combined worldwide
- $381.1M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs July 1992
- −35%
#1 of 21 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Hits of August 1992?
Unforgiven (1992) leads with $159.2M, 42% of the total. The top 5 together took $308.6M, 81% of what all 21 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 August 1992, 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 1992.
- 1 Aug 7, 1992 US and Canada: $101.2M Rest of the world: $58M Worldwide: $159.2M
- 2 Aug 14, 1992 US and Canada: $48M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $48M
- 3 Aug 7, 1992 US and Canada: $21.4M Rest of the world: $15.8M Worldwide: $37.2M
- 4 Aug 28, 1992 US and Canada: $35.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $35.2M
- 5 Aug 7, 1992 US and Canada: $29M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $29M
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Aug 28, 1992 US and Canada: $17.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $17.1M - 7
Aug 21, 1992 US and Canada: $14.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $14.4M - 8
Aug 6, 1992 US and Canada: $11.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $11.1M - 9
Aug 14, 1992 US and Canada: $10.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $10.7M - 10
Aug 14, 1992 US and Canada: $4.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $4.8M - 11
Aug 28, 1992 US and Canada: $4.2M Rest of the world: $96.1K Worldwide: $4.3M - 12
Aug 21, 1992 US and Canada: $3.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.7M - 13
Aug 21, 1992 US and Canada: $2.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.3M - 14
Aug 14, 1992 US and Canada: $1.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.1M - 15
Aug 21, 1992 US and Canada: $1.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.1M - 16
Aug 21, 1992 US and Canada: $692.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $692.6K - 17
Aug 19, 1992 US and Canada: $662.3K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $662.3K - 18
Aug 26, 1992 US and Canada: $422.5K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $422.5K - 19
Aug 14, 1992 US and Canada: $90.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $90.1K - 20
Aug 1, 1992 US and Canada: $24.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $24.1K - 21
Aug 4, 1992 US and Canada: $20.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $20.2K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in August 1992?
Of the top 10, Single White Female (1992) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Raising Cain (1992) made 43% of its gross abroad. Across all 21 films, $307.2M (81%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Unforgiven (1992) $159.2M $101.2M US & Canada · 64% $58M elsewhere · 36%
- 2 Single White Female (1992) $48M $48M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 Raising Cain (1992) $37.2M $21.4M US & Canada · 57% $15.8M elsewhere · 43%
- 4 Honeymoon in Vegas (1992) $35.2M $35.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 3 Ninjas (1992) $29M $29M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 6 Pet Sematary II (1992) $17.1M $17.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 7 Rapid Fire (1992) $14.4M $14.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 8 Whispers in the Dark (1992) $11.1M $11.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 9 Stay Tuned (1992) $10.7M $10.7M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 10 Diggstown (1992) $4.8M $4.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Gross bands
How Many August 1992 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
1 of 21 films crossed $100M and took $159.2M between them, 42% of the total. 12 films, 57% of the list, earned under $10M.
42% 53%
- $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 1 film, 5% of the list $159.2M · 42% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 8 films, 38% of the list $202.7M · 53% of the gross
- Under $10M 12 films, 57% of the list $19.2M · 5% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of August 1992 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 32 (Aug 2–8) took $236.5M, led by Unforgiven (1992). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 31 Wk 31 Jul 26–Aug 1 Wild West (1992) $24.1K Wild West (1992)
- Week 32 Wk 32 Aug 2–8 Unforgiven (1992) $236.5M Unforgiven (1992)
- Week 33 Wk 33 Aug 9–15 Single White Female (1992) $64.8M Single White Female (1992)
- Week 34 Wk 34 Aug 16–22 Rapid Fire (1992) $22.8M Rapid Fire (1992)
- Week 35 Wk 35 Aug 23–29 Honeymoon in Vegas (1992) $57M Honeymoon in Vegas (1992)
- Week 36 Wk 36 Aug 30–Sep 5 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does August 1992 Compare With August in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, August 1987 earned the most: $484.2M from 33 films, led by Dirty Dancing (1987). August 1992 took $381.1M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 1983 16 films | 16 | $226.6M | – | Mr. Mom (1983) $64.8M |
| August 1984 18 films · −19% | 18 | $184.5M | −19% | Tightrope (1984) $48.1M |
| August 1985 19 films · +52% | 19 | $280.6M | +52% | Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) $41M |
| August 1986 30 films · +8% | 30 | $303.4M | +8% | The Fly (1986) $60.6M |
| August 1987 33 films · +60% | 33 | $484.2M | +60% | Dirty Dancing (1987) $214.6M |
| August 1988 20 films · −50% | 20 | $244M | −50% | A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988) $49.4M |
| August 1989 22 films · +78% | 22 | $434.6M | +78% | Parenthood (1989) $126.3M |
| August 1990 25 films · −12% | 25 | $384.4M | −12% | Flatliners (1990) $61.5M |
| August 1991 26 films · −36% | 26 | $246.5M | −36% | Doc Hollywood (1991) $54.8M |
| August 1992 21 films · +55% | 21 | $381.1M | +55% | Unforgiven (1992) $159.2M |
Genres & languages
Which Genres and Languages Earned the Most in August 1992?
Drama took $270.7M across 11 films, 71% of the total, ahead of Crime ($210.7M) and Western ($159.2M). A film counts once for each of its genres. English-language films took $221.3M across 19 films, 58% of the total, ahead of French-language films ($662.3K).
August 1992 Box Office by Genre
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Drama $270.7M11 films · #1 Unforgiven (1992) -
Crime $210.7M3 films · #1 Unforgiven (1992) -
Western $159.2M1 film · #1 Unforgiven (1992) -
Thriller $154.3M8 films · #1 Single White Female (1992) -
Comedy $84.3M8 films · #1 Honeymoon in Vegas (1992) -
Horror $69.6M4 films · #1 Raising Cain (1992) -
Action $43.4M2 films · #1 3 Ninjas (1992) -
Romance $35.3M3 films · #1 Honeymoon in Vegas (1992) -
Fantasy $33.2M4 films · #1 Pet Sematary II (1992) -
Family $30.1M2 films · #1 3 Ninjas (1992)
Archive
Box Office in 1992, Month by Month
The months of 1992 with their totals: November leads with $800.7M, led by The Bodyguard (1992).
- January $339.5M #1 Fried Green Tomatoes (1992)
- February $363.9M #1 Wayne's World (1992)
- March $652M #1 Basic Instinct (1992)
- April $360.5M #1 Beethoven (1992)
- May $781.7M #1 Lethal Weapon 3 (1992)
- June $610.5M #1 Batman Returns (1992)
- July $584.5M #1 Death Becomes Her (1992)
- August $381.1M #1 Unforgiven (1992)
- September $327.2M #1 Sneakers (1992)
- October $396.7M #1 Under Siege (1992)
- November $800.7M #1 The Bodyguard (1992)
- December $686.6M #1 A Few Good Men (1992)
FAQ
Box Office August 1992: 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 movie in August 1992?
Unforgiven (1992) leads with $159.2M worldwide, $101.2M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Single White Female (1992) at $48M and Raising Cain (1992) at $37.2M.
How much did movies released in August 1992 earn?
21 films released in August 1992 report a worldwide gross, $381.1M in all, or $18.1M per film on average. July 1992 releases took $584.5M.
How many movies released in August 1992 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Unforgiven (1992) with $159.2M.
How is the August 1992 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 1992. 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 August 1992 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.