#1 of 35 #1 movie of September 1998
1998 · Action, Thriller
$244.7M worldwide · 54% of the chart's total
$141.2M US & Canada · 58% $103.5M elsewhere · 42%
Box office · September 1998
September 1998 Box Office: The Highest-Grossing September Releases
Rush Hour (1998) is the highest-grossing movie released in September 1998, with $244.7M worldwide, ahead of Urban Legend (1998) at $72.5M and Ronin (1998) at $41.6M. 35 films released in September 1998 report a worldwide gross, $453.7M in all, 68% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 2% on August 1998, whose releases took $447M. By genre, Thriller leads with $371.9M across 12 releases.
- September 1998 releases with a gross
- 35
- combined worldwide
- $453.7M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs August 1998
- +2%
#1 of 35 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Hits of September 1998?
Rush Hour (1998) leads with $244.7M, 54% of the total. The top 5 together took $408.4M, 90% of what all 35 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 September 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 September 1998.
- 1 Sep 18, 1998 US and Canada: $141.2M Rest of the world: $103.5M Worldwide: $244.7M
- 2 Sep 25, 1998 US and Canada: $38.1M Rest of the world: $34.5M Worldwide: $72.5M
- 3 Sep 25, 1998 US and Canada: $41.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $41.6M
- 4 Sep 18, 1998 US and Canada: $23.2M Rest of the world: $3.4M Worldwide: $26.6M
- 5 Sep 11, 1998 US and Canada: $22.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $22.9M
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Sep 11, 1998 US and Canada: $18.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $18.3M - 7
Sep 4, 1998 US and Canada: $10.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $10.3M - 8
Sep 4, 1998 US and Canada: $2.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.3M - 9
Sep 25, 1998 US and Canada: $2.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.3M - 10
Sep 27, 1998 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2M - 11
Sep 11, 1998 US and Canada: $1.8M Rest of the world: $9.1K Worldwide: $1.8M - 12
Sep 25, 1998 US and Canada: $1.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.8M - 13
Sep 18, 1998 US and Canada: $1.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.8M - 14
Sep 16, 1998 US and Canada: $1.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.2M - 15
Sep 11, 1998 US and Canada: $777.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $777.4K - 16
Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon (1998)Sep 16, 1998 US and Canada: $354K Rest of the world: $364.6K Worldwide: $718.6K
Sep 16, 1998 · English · Drama $718.6K worldwide - 17
Sep 11, 1998 US and Canada: $501.8K Rest of the world: $63.9K Worldwide: $565.7K - 18
Sep 3, 1998 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $553.5K - 19
Sep 25, 1998 US and Canada: $333.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $333.8K - 20
Sep 18, 1998 US and Canada: $146.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $146.1K - 21
Sep 11, 1998 US and Canada: $100.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $100.8K - 22
Sep 23, 1998 US and Canada: $92.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $92.1K - 23
Sep 10, 1998 US and Canada: $57K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $57K - 24
Sep 3, 1998 US and Canada: $54.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $54.8K - 25
Sep 4, 1998 US and Canada: $45.7K Rest of the world: $8.5K Worldwide: $54.1K - 26
Sep 13, 1998 US and Canada: $44.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $44.4K - 27
Sep 30, 1998 US and Canada: $26.7K Rest of the world: $15.7K Worldwide: $42.5K - 28
Sep 11, 1998 US and Canada: $29.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $29.9K - 29
Sep 5, 1998 US and Canada: $25.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $25.8K - 30
Sep 27, 1998 US and Canada: $7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7K - 31
Let It Come Down: The Life of Paul Bowles (1998)Sep 17, 1998 US and Canada: $5.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $5.9K Sep 17, 1998 · English · Documentary $5.9K worldwide - 32
Sep 25, 1998 US and Canada: $3.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.1K - 33
Sep 1, 1998 US and Canada: $2.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.8K - 34
Sep 22, 1998 US and Canada: $2.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.1K - 35
Sep 5, 1998 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $111
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in September 1998?
Of the top 10, Ronin (1998) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Urban Legend (1998) made 48% of its gross abroad. Across all 35 films, $309.3M (68%) came from the US & Canada. 1 film of the top 10 reports no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Rush Hour (1998) $244.7M $141.2M US & Canada · 58% $103.5M elsewhere · 42%
- 2 Urban Legend (1998) $72.5M $38.1M US & Canada · 52% $34.5M elsewhere · 48%
- 3 Ronin (1998) $41.6M $41.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 One True Thing (1998) $26.6M $23.2M US & Canada · 87% $3.4M elsewhere · 13%
- 5 Rounders (1998) $22.9M $22.9M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 6 Simon Birch (1998) $18.3M $18.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 7 Knock Off (1998) $10.3M $10.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 8 Dancing at Lughnasa (1998) $2.3M $2.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 9 Pecker (1998) $2.3M $2.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 10 Forever Love (1998) $2M No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands
How Many September 1998 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
1 of 35 films crossed $100M and took $244.7M between them, 54% of the total. 28 films, 80% of the list, earned under $10M.
54% 42%
- $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, 3% of the list $244.7M · 54% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 6 films, 17% of the list $192.2M · 42% of the gross
- Under $10M 28 films, 80% of the list $16.8M · 4% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of September 1998 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 38 (Sep 13–19) took $275.2M, led by Rush Hour (1998). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 36 Wk 36 Aug 30–Sep 5 Knock Off (1998) $13.3M Knock Off (1998)
- Week 37 Wk 37 Sep 6–12 Rounders (1998) $44.5M Rounders (1998)
- Week 38 Wk 38 Sep 13–19 Rush Hour (1998) $275.2M Rush Hour (1998)
- Week 39 Wk 39 Sep 20–26 Urban Legend (1998) $118.7M Urban Legend (1998)
- Week 40 Wk 40 Sep 27–Oct 3 Forever Love (1998) $2.1M Forever Love (1998)
Earlier years
How Does September 1998 Compare With September in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, September 1995 earned the most: $584.9M from 49 films, led by Seven (1995). September 1998 took $453.7M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1989 18 films | 18 | $285.2M | – | Black Rain (1989) $134.2M |
| September 1990 24 films · −32% | 24 | $194.9M | −32% | Goodfellas (1990) $47.1M |
| September 1991 32 films · +6% | 32 | $206.7M | +6% | The Fisher King (1991) $41.9M |
| September 1992 28 films · +58% | 28 | $327.2M | +58% | Sneakers (1992) $105.2M |
| September 1993 35 films · −17% | 35 | $272.2M | −17% | The Good Son (1993) $60.6M |
| September 1994 37 films · +32% | 37 | $359.4M | +32% | Timecop (1994) $101.6M |
| September 1995 49 films · +63% | 49 | $584.9M | +63% | Seven (1995) $329M |
| September 1996 37 films · −36% | 37 | $373.8M | −36% | The First Wives Club (1996) $181.5M |
| September 1997 28 films · +44% | 28 | $540M | +44% | L.A. Confidential (1997) $126.2M |
| September 1998 35 films · −16% | 35 | $453.7M | −16% | Rush Hour (1998) $244.7M |
Genres & languages
Which Genres and Languages Earned the Most in September 1998?
Thriller took $371.9M across 12 films, 82% of the total, ahead of Action ($296.8M) and Crime ($288.5M). A film counts once for each of its genres. English-language films took $208.3M across 28 films, 46% of the total, ahead of Italian-language films ($57K) and French-language films ($49.4K).
September 1998 Box Office by Genre
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Thriller $371.9M12 films · #1 Rush Hour (1998) -
Action $296.8M6 films · #1 Rush Hour (1998) -
Crime $288.5M9 films · #1 Rush Hour (1998) -
Comedy $269.2M10 films · #1 Rush Hour (1998) -
Drama $83.7M24 films · #1 One True Thing (1998) -
Horror $73.1M2 films · #1 Urban Legend (1998) -
Mystery $73.1M2 films · #1 Urban Legend (1998) -
Romance $3.3M4 films · #1 Forever Love (1998) -
Biography $1.9M2 films · #1 Permanent Midnight (1998) -
Sport $777.4K1 film · #1 Without Limits (1998)
Archive
Box Office in 1998, Month by Month
The months of 1998 with their totals: July leads with $2.3B, led by Armageddon (1998).
- January $238.5M #1 Great Expectations (1998)
- February $276.3M #1 The Wedding Singer (1998)
- March $457.9M #1 The Man in the Iron Mask (1998)
- April $643.5M #1 City of Angels (1998)
- May $1.2B #1 Godzilla (1998)
- June $1.5B #1 Mulan (1998)
- July $2.3B #1 Armageddon (1998)
- August $447M #1 Blade (1998)
- September $453.7M #1 Rush Hour (1998)
- October $872.1M #1 Life Is Beautiful (1998)
- November $1.5B #1 A Bug's Life (1998)
- December $1.5B #1 Shakespeare in Love (1998)
FAQ
Box Office September 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 35 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing movie in September 1998?
Rush Hour (1998) leads with $244.7M worldwide, $141.2M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Urban Legend (1998) at $72.5M and Ronin (1998) at $41.6M.
How much did movies released in September 1998 earn?
35 films released in September 1998 report a worldwide gross, $453.7M in all, or $13M per film on average. August 1998 releases took $447M.
How many movies released in September 1998 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Rush Hour (1998) with $244.7M.
How is the September 1998 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 September 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.
How often is the September 1998 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.