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North America (US and Canada) Domestic Movie Chart for 1997

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Note: This chart ranks movies by the amount they earned during 1997. It includes movies released in previous years that earned money during 1997. For example, a movie released over Thanksgiving in 1996 will most likely earn money in 1996 and 1997. Click on the individual movie to see its total gross over all the years in which it played.

Inflation-adjusted figures are based on ticket sale estimates.

See Top 1997 Movies at the Domestic Box Office for the total domestic box office for the top 100 movies released in 1997, and Movie Index 1997 for an overview of all movies released in 1997.

Top Grossing Movies of 1997

RankMovieRelease
Date		DistributorGenre1997 GrossTickets Sold
1 Men in Black Jul 1, 1997 Sony Pictures Action $250,650,052 54,607,854
2 The Lost World: Jurassic Park May 22, 1997 Universal Action $229,086,679 49,909,951
3 Liar Liar Mar 21, 1997 Universal Comedy $181,410,615 39,523,009
4 Air Force One Jul 25, 1997 Sony Pictures Action $172,480,186 37,577,382
5 Star Wars Ep. IV: A New Hope Jul 21, 1978 20th Century Fox Adventure $138,133,173 30,094,373
6 My Best Friend's Wedding Jun 20, 1997 Sony Pictures Comedy $126,776,290 27,620,106
7 Titanic Dec 19, 1997 Paramount Pictures Drama $112,594,173 24,530,321
8 Face/Off Jun 27, 1997 Paramount Pictures Action $112,276,146 24,461,033
9 Batman & Robin Jun 20, 1997 Warner Bros. Action $107,325,195 23,382,395
10 George Of The Jungle Jul 16, 1997 Walt Disney Adventure $105,263,257 22,933,171
11 Con Air Jun 6, 1997 Walt Disney Action $101,117,573 22,029,972
12 Contact Jul 11, 1997 Warner Bros. Drama $100,920,329 21,986,999
13 Hercules Jun 13, 1997 Walt Disney Adventure $99,112,101 21,593,050
14 Tomorrow Never Dies Dec 19, 1997 MGM Action $92,433,154 20,137,942
15 Scream 2 Dec 12, 1997 Miramax Horror $85,520,969 18,632,019
16 Flubber Nov 26, 1997 Walt Disney Comedy $83,134,090 18,112,002
17 Conspiracy Theory Aug 8, 1997 Warner Bros. Thriller/Suspense $76,118,990 16,583,657
18 Jerry Maguire Dec 13, 1996 Sony Pictures Romantic Comedy $70,614,467 15,384,415
19 I Know What You Did Last Su… Oct 17, 1997 Sony Pictures Horror $70,426,975 15,343,567
20 Star Wars Ep. V: The Empire… Jul 31, 1981 20th Century Fox Adventure $67,484,485 14,702,502
21 Dante’s Peak Feb 7, 1997 Universal Thriller/Suspense $67,163,857 14,632,648
22 Anaconda Apr 11, 1997 Sony Pictures Horror $65,598,907 14,291,700
23 Scream Dec 20, 1996 Miramax Horror $63,916,834 13,925,236
24 The Fifth Element May 9, 1997 Sony Pictures Action $63,570,862 13,849,861
25 In & Out Sep 19, 1997 Paramount Pictures Comedy $63,417,425 13,816,432
26 The Saint Apr 4, 1997 Paramount Pictures Action $61,363,304 13,368,911
27 Jungle 2 Jungle Mar 7, 1997 Walt Disney Comedy $59,925,026 13,055,561
28 Kiss the Girls Oct 3, 1997 Paramount Pictures Thriller/Suspense $59,757,672 13,019,100
29 Devil’s Advocate Oct 17, 1997 Warner Bros. Horror $59,092,127 12,874,101
30 Spawn Jul 31, 1997 New Line Action $54,979,992 11,978,211
31 Starship Troopers Nov 7, 1997 Sony Pictures Action $54,320,555 11,834,543
32 Austin Powers: Internationa… May 2, 1997 New Line Comedy $53,883,989 11,739,431
33 The Jackal Nov 14, 1997 Universal Thriller/Suspense $53,153,666 11,580,319
34 Anastasia Nov 14, 1997 20th Century Fox Musical $53,147,865 11,579,055
35 The English Patient Nov 15, 1996 Miramax Drama $50,644,298 11,033,616
36 Breakdown May 2, 1997 Paramount Pictures Thriller/Suspense $50,159,144 10,927,918
37 Absolute Power Feb 14, 1997 Sony Pictures Thriller/Suspense $50,068,310 10,908,128
38 The Game Sep 12, 1997 Polygram Thriller/Suspense $48,265,581 10,515,377
39 G.I.Jane Aug 22, 1997 Walt Disney Drama $48,169,156 10,494,369
40 Speed II: Cruise Control Jun 13, 1997 20th Century Fox Action $48,068,396 10,472,417
41 Star Wars Ep. VI: Return of… Mar 14, 1997 20th Century Fox Adventure $48,063,790 10,471,413
42 Evita Dec 25, 1996 Walt Disney Musical $47,769,067 10,407,204
43 Volcano Apr 25, 1997 20th Century Fox Action $47,546,796 10,358,779
44 Alien: Resurrection Nov 26, 1997 20th Century Fox Action $46,139,186 10,052,110
45 Bean Oct 17, 1997 Gramercy Comedy $45,105,316 9,826,866
46 Cop Land Aug 15, 1997 Miramax Drama $44,906,632 9,783,579
47 Nothing To Lose Jul 18, 1997 Walt Disney Comedy $44,480,039 9,690,640
48 The Rainmaker Nov 21, 1997 Paramount Pictures Drama $44,477,263 9,690,035
49 Soul Food Sep 26, 1997 20th Century Fox Comedy $43,201,124 9,412,009
50 The Devil's Own Mar 26, 1997 Sony Pictures Thriller/Suspense $42,885,593 9,343,266
51 Michael Dec 25, 1996 New Line Comedy $42,611,506 9,283,552
52 Donnie Brasco Feb 28, 1997 Sony Pictures Drama $41,954,997 9,140,522
53 As Good as it Gets Dec 24, 1997 Sony Pictures Romantic Comedy $41,563,194 9,055,162
54 The Peacemaker Sep 26, 1997 Dreamworks SKG Action $41,263,140 8,989,790
55 Private Parts Mar 7, 1997 Paramount Pictures Comedy $41,198,146 8,975,630
56 Money Talks Aug 22, 1997 New Line Action $41,076,865 8,949,208
57 Mouse Hunt Dec 19, 1997 Dreamworks SKG Comedy $40,081,904 8,732,440
58 L.A. Confidential Sep 19, 1997 Warner Bros. Drama $38,296,320 8,343,424
59 Seven Years in Tibet Oct 8, 1997 Sony Pictures Drama $37,600,360 8,191,799
60 Vegas Vacation Feb 14, 1997 Warner Bros. Comedy $36,470,465 7,945,635
61 The Full Monty Aug 13, 1997 Fox Searchlight Comedy $35,431,393 7,719,257
62 Selena Mar 21, 1997 Warner Bros. Drama $35,422,828 7,717,391
63 Mortal Kombat: Annihilation Nov 21, 1997 New Line Action $35,059,903 7,638,323
64 Addicted To Love May 23, 1997 Warner Bros. Romantic Comedy $34,673,095 7,554,051
65 The Relic Jan 10, 1997 Paramount Pictures Horror $33,956,608 7,397,953
66 Metro Jan 17, 1997 Walt Disney Action $32,017,895 6,975,576
67 Picture Perfect Aug 1, 1997 20th Century Fox Romantic Comedy $31,301,775 6,819,558
68 Beverly Hills Ninja Jan 17, 1997 Sony Pictures Comedy $31,245,344 6,807,264
69 The Little Mermaid Nov 15, 1989 Walt Disney Adventure $29,678,678 6,465,942
70 Fools Rush In Feb 14, 1997 Sony Pictures Romantic Comedy $29,299,524 6,383,338
71 Romy and Michelle's High Sc… Apr 25, 1997 Walt Disney Comedy $29,235,353 6,369,357
72 Shine Nov 22, 1996 Fine Line Drama $29,117,149 6,343,605
73 Out to Sea Jul 2, 1997 20th Century Fox Romantic Comedy $28,985,323 6,314,885
74 Father's Day May 9, 1997 Warner Bros. Comedy $28,681,080 6,248,601
75 Grosse Pointe Blank Apr 11, 1997 Walt Disney Black Comedy $28,084,357 6,118,596
76 The Edge Sep 26, 1997 20th Century Fox Thriller/Suspense $27,799,255 6,056,482
77 Jackie Brown Dec 25, 1997 Miramax Drama $27,190,450 5,923,845
78 Amistad Dec 12, 1997 Dreamworks SKG Drama $26,751,325 5,828,175
79 Event Horizon Aug 15, 1997 Paramount Pictures Horror $26,673,242 5,811,163
80 Murder at 1600 Apr 18, 1997 Warner Bros. Thriller/Suspense $25,842,024 5,630,070
81 Mimic Aug 22, 1997 Miramax Horror $25,514,166 5,558,641
82 Air Bud Aug 1, 1997 Walt Disney Comedy $24,646,936 5,369,702
83 For Richer or Poorer Dec 12, 1997 Universal Comedy $24,523,486 5,342,807
84 Sling Blade Nov 20, 1996 Miramax Drama $24,335,157 5,301,777
85 Home Alone III Dec 12, 1997 20th Century Fox Comedy $24,271,517 5,287,912
86 Boogie Nights Oct 10, 1997 New Line Drama $23,841,916 5,194,317
87 Good Burger Jul 25, 1997 Paramount Pictures Comedy $23,712,993 5,166,229
88 Midnight in the Garden of G… Nov 21, 1997 Warner Bros. Thriller/Suspense $23,616,463 5,145,198
89 Hoodlum Aug 27, 1997 MGM Drama $23,489,997 5,117,646
90 Red Corner Oct 31, 1997 MGM Thriller/Suspense $22,290,435 4,856,303
91 An American Werewolf in Paris Dec 25, 1997 Walt Disney Horror $20,105,359 4,380,252
92 Booty Call Feb 26, 1997 Sony Pictures Comedy $20,066,917 4,371,877
93 Gone Fishin' May 30, 1997 Walt Disney Comedy $19,745,922 4,301,943
94 Mother Dec 25, 1996 Paramount Pictures Comedy $18,596,826 4,051,596
95 The People vs. Larry Flynt Dec 25, 1996 Sony Pictures Drama $18,447,098 4,018,975
96 That Darn Cat Feb 14, 1997 Walt Disney Adventure $18,301,828 3,987,326
97 That Old Feeling Apr 4, 1997 Universal Romantic Comedy $16,408,534 3,574,844
98 Fire Down Below Sep 5, 1997 Warner Bros. Action $16,148,906 3,518,280
99 Wes Craven's Wishmaster Sep 19, 1997 Live Entertainment Horror $15,719,109 3,424,642
100 Mr. Magoo Dec 25, 1997 Walt Disney Comedy $15,671,371 3,414,242
101 Rocket Man Oct 10, 1997 Walt Disney Comedy $15,448,043 3,365,586
102 The Sixth Man Mar 28, 1997 Walt Disney Comedy $14,765,099 3,216,797
103 Jackie Chan's First Strike Jan 10, 1997 New Line Action $14,601,662 3,181,189
104 In Love and War Dec 18, 1996 New Line Drama $14,462,242 3,150,815
105 101 Dalmatians Nov 27, 1996 Walt Disney Adventure $14,393,536 3,135,846
106 The Postman Dec 25, 1997 Warner Bros. Action $14,384,941 3,133,974
107 Excess Baggage Aug 29, 1997 Sony Pictures Comedy $14,351,432 3,126,673
108 Fairytale: A True Story Oct 24, 1997 Paramount Pictures Drama $14,014,656 3,053,301
109 Def Jam's How To Be a Player Aug 6, 1997 Gramercy Comedy $14,010,363 3,052,366
110 One Fine Day Dec 20, 1996 20th Century Fox Romantic Comedy $13,865,615 3,020,831
111 The Man Who Knew Too Little Nov 14, 1997 Warner Bros. Comedy $13,678,426 2,980,049
112 Trial And Error May 30, 1997 New Line Comedy $13,602,831 2,963,579
113 Eve's Bayou Nov 7, 1997 Trimark Drama $13,497,086 2,940,541
114 Rosewood Feb 21, 1997 Warner Bros. Drama $13,104,494 2,855,009
115 Love Jones Mar 14, 1997 New Line Drama $12,554,569 2,735,200
116 Marvin's Room Dec 20, 1996 Miramax Drama $12,510,768 2,725,657
117 Gattaca Oct 24, 1997 Sony Pictures Drama $12,468,416 2,716,430
118 Chasing Amy Apr 4, 1997 Miramax Romantic Comedy $12,006,514 2,615,798
119 Turbulence Jan 10, 1997 MGM Thriller/Suspense $11,532,774 2,512,586
120 The Beautician and the Beast Feb 7, 1997 Paramount Pictures Romantic Comedy $11,486,880 2,502,588
121 Das Boot (1982) (Re-Release) Apr 4, 1997 Sony Pictures Drama $11,397,741 2,483,167
122 Double Team Apr 4, 1997 Sony Pictures Action $11,328,565 2,468,096
123 Leave It To Beaver Aug 22, 1997 Universal Comedy $11,307,615 2,463,532
124 Mad City Nov 7, 1997 Warner Bros. Thriller/Suspense $10,523,865 2,292,781
125 Operation Condor Jul 18, 1997 Miramax Action $10,461,161 2,279,120
126 Buddy Jun 6, 1997 Sony Pictures Comedy $10,067,104 2,193,268
127 Night Falls On Manhattan May 16, 1997 Paramount Pictures Drama $9,889,670 2,154,612
128 Shall We Dance? Jul 11, 1997 Miramax Romantic Comedy $9,517,621 2,073,555
129 Everyone Says I Love You Dec 6, 1996 Miramax Musical $9,441,360 2,056,941
130 The Preacher’s Wife Dec 13, 1996 Walt Disney Drama $9,437,882 2,056,183
131 Fierce Creatures Jan 24, 1997 Universal Comedy $9,254,184 2,016,162
132 Beavis and Butt-Head Do Ame… Dec 20, 1996 Paramount Pictures Comedy $8,921,390 1,943,657
133 The Wings of the Dove Nov 7, 1997 Miramax Drama $8,698,249 1,895,043
134 Ulee's Gold Jun 13, 1997 Orion Pictures Drama $8,637,027 1,881,705
135 Mrs. Brown Jul 18, 1997 Miramax Drama $8,451,663 1,841,320
136 Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie Mar 28, 1997 20th Century Fox Action $8,363,899 1,822,200
137 A Simple Wish Jul 11, 1997 Universal Comedy $8,165,213 1,778,913
138 A Thousand Acres Sep 19, 1997 Walt Disney Drama $7,928,412 1,727,322
139 Good Will Hunting Dec 5, 1997 Miramax Drama $7,604,641 1,656,784
140 Sprung May 14, 1997 Trimark Romantic Comedy $7,553,105 1,645,556
141 The Ice Storm Sep 26, 1997 Fox Searchlight Drama $7,438,480 1,620,583
142 Wild America Jul 2, 1997 Warner Bros. Adventure $7,365,417 1,604,666
143 Ransom Nov 8, 1996 Walt Disney Action $7,311,075 1,592,826
144 She's So Lovely Aug 29, 1997 Miramax Drama $7,281,450 1,586,372
145 Ghosts of Mississippi Dec 20, 1996 Sony Pictures Drama $7,269,988 1,583,875
146 B*A*P*S Mar 28, 1997 New Line Comedy $7,246,735 1,578,809
147 Zeus and Roxanne Jan 24, 1997 MGM Adventure $7,233,324 1,575,887
148 Secrets & Lies Sep 28, 1996 October Films Drama $7,180,054 1,564,281
149 U-Turn Oct 3, 1997 Sony Pictures Drama $6,645,225 1,447,761
150 Switchback Oct 31, 1997 Paramount Pictures Thriller/Suspense $6,504,442 1,417,089
151 Warriors of Virtue May 2, 1997 MGM Action $6,448,817 1,404,971
152 Most Wanted Oct 10, 1997 New Line Action $6,343,015 1,381,920
153 Kull The Conqueror Aug 29, 1997 Universal Action $6,086,891 1,326,120
154 Inventing the Abbotts Apr 4, 1997 20th Century Fox Drama $5,926,128 1,291,095
155 Gang Related Oct 8, 1997 MGM Action $5,906,773 1,286,878
156 Kolya Jan 24, 1997 Miramax Comedy $5,770,254 1,257,135
157 One Eight Seven Jul 30, 1997 Warner Bros. Thriller/Suspense $5,747,802 1,252,244
158 Gridlock'd Jan 29, 1997 Gramercy Black Comedy $5,573,929 1,214,363
159 Dangerous Ground Feb 12, 1997 New Line Thriller/Suspense $5,102,151 1,111,579
160 Deconstructing Harry Dec 12, 1997 Fine Line Romantic Comedy $5,022,710 1,094,272
161 Space Jam Nov 15, 1996 Warner Bros. Adventure $5,021,238 1,093,951
162 Across The Sea of Time Oct 20, 1995 Sony Pictures Cla… Adventure $4,866,837 1,060,313
163 McHale's Navy Apr 18, 1997 Universal Comedy $4,408,420 960,440
164 My Fellow Americans Dec 20, 1996 Warner Bros. Comedy $4,289,747 934,585
165 A Life Less Ordinary Oct 24, 1997 20th Century Fox Comedy $4,287,595 934,116
166 Playing God Oct 17, 1997 Walt Disney Thriller/Suspense $4,166,918 907,825
167 Kama Sutra Feb 28, 1997 Trimark Drama $4,109,095 895,227
168 Meet Wally Sparks Jan 31, 1997 Trimark Comedy $4,073,582 887,490
169 Hamlet Dec 25, 1996 Sony Pictures Drama $4,069,672 886,638
170 Mars Attacks! Dec 13, 1996 Warner Bros. Black Comedy $3,974,446 865,892
171 Lost Highway Feb 21, 1997 October Films Thriller/Suspense $3,796,699 827,167
172 Daylight Dec 6, 1996 Universal Action $3,751,635 817,349
173 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag Apr 18, 1997 Orion Pictures Black Comedy $3,602,884 784,942
174 Cats Don't Dance Mar 26, 1997 Warner Bros. Musical $3,588,602 781,830
175 The Pest Feb 7, 1997 Sony/TriStar Black Comedy $3,533,790 769,888
176 Til There Was You May 30, 1997 Paramount Pictures Romantic Comedy $3,525,125 768,001
177 Free Willy 3: The Rescue Aug 8, 1997 Warner Bros. Adventure $3,519,178 766,705
178 The MatchMaker Oct 3, 1997 Gramercy Romantic Comedy $3,398,083 740,323
179 Jingle All the Way Nov 22, 1996 20th Century Fox Comedy $3,378,865 736,136
180 The Portrait of a Lady Dec 24, 1996 Gramercy Drama $3,328,809 725,230
181 A Smile Like Yours Aug 22, 1997 Paramount Pictures Romantic Comedy $3,317,930 722,860
182 Love! Valour! Compassion! May 16, 1997 New Line Drama $2,936,611 639,784
183 Waiting for Guffman Jan 31, 1997 Sony Pictures Cla… Comedy $2,922,988 636,816
184 In the Company of Men Aug 1, 1997 Sony Pictures Cla… Black Comedy $2,883,661 628,248
185 Dirty Dancing (1987) (Re-Re… Aug 22, 1997 Vestron Drama $2,868,135 624,866
186 Star Trek: First Contact Nov 22, 1996 Paramount Pictures Adventure $2,840,174 618,774
187 Breaking the Waves Nov 13, 1996 October Films Drama $2,712,685 590,998
188 The Crucible Nov 29, 1996 20th Century Fox Drama $2,687,616 585,537
189 When We Were Kings Oct 25, 1996 Gramercy Documentary $2,666,118 580,853
190 One Night Stand Nov 14, 1997 New Line Drama $2,642,718 575,755
191 The Evening Star Dec 25, 1996 Paramount Pictures Drama $2,617,435 570,247
192 Brassed Off May 23, 1997 Miramax Comedy $2,589,188 564,093
193 Thrill Ride: The Science of… Jul 11, 1997 Sony Pictures Cla… Documentary $2,570,742 560,074
194 Career Girls Aug 8, 1997 October Films Comedy $2,506,039 545,977
195 Crash Oct 4, 1996 Fine Line Thriller/Suspense $2,430,321 529,481
196 The Pillow Book Jun 6, 1997 Lionsgate Drama $2,372,744 516,937
197 Snowriders 2 Oct 15, 1997 Warren Miller Ent… Documentary $2,287,639 498,396
198 Smilla's Sense of Snow Feb 28, 1997 Fox Searchlight Thriller/Suspense $2,221,994 484,094
199 Shadow Conspiracy Jan 31, 1997 Walt Disney Thriller/Suspense $2,154,540 469,398
200 The Daytrippers Mar 5, 1997 Lionsgate Romantic Comedy $2,096,256 456,700
201 Paradise Road Apr 11, 1997 Fox Searchlight Drama $1,990,257 433,607
202 Kiss Me, Guido Jul 18, 1997 Paramount Pictures Comedy $1,916,898 417,624
203 Masterminds Aug 22, 1997 Sony Pictures Action $1,890,472 411,867
204 Wings of Courage Apr 21, 1995 Sony Pictures Cla… Drama $1,865,734 406,477
205 Les Boys Dec 12, 1997 Distributor Unknown Comedy $1,851,655 403,410
206 Steel Aug 15, 1997 Warner Bros. Action $1,686,429 367,413
207 Washington Square Oct 5, 1997 Walt Disney Drama $1,683,826 366,846
208 When The Cat's Away Sep 20, 1996 Sony Pictures Cla… Comedy $1,652,472 360,015
209 Rhyme & Reason Mar 5, 1997 Miramax Documentary $1,591,687 346,772
210 City of Industry Mar 14, 1997 Orion Pictures Drama $1,554,338 338,635
211 Romeo+Juliet Nov 1, 1996 20th Century Fox Drama $1,540,132 335,540
212 Wag the Dog Dec 25, 1997 New Line Drama $1,462,110 318,542
213 Set It Off Nov 6, 1996 New Line Drama $1,410,047 307,199
214 The Sweet Hereafter Oct 10, 1997 Drama $1,387,966 302,389
215 The Godfather Mar 15, 1972 Paramount Pictures Drama $1,366,411 297,693
216 Ponette Mar 14, 1997 Arrow Releasing Drama $1,351,319 294,405
217 Temptress Moon Jun 13, 1997 Miramax Drama $1,084,532 236,281
218 Blood and Wine Feb 21, 1997 Fox Searchlight Thriller/Suspense $1,083,350 236,023
219 Shiloh Apr 25, 1997 Legacy Releasing Adventure $1,002,175 218,338
220 Ridicule Nov 29, 1996 Miramax Drama $921,283 200,715
221 Female Perversions Apr 25, 1997 October Films Drama $883,973 192,586
222 Anna Karenina Apr 4, 1997 Warner Bros. Drama $858,553 187,048
223 Children of the Revolution Apr 30, 1997 Miramax Comedy $845,391 184,181
224 The First Wives Club Sep 20, 1996 Paramount Pictures Comedy $819,191 178,472
225 Nueba Yol 3 Oct 31, 1997 Kit Parker Films Drama $793,112 172,791
226 Prisoner of the Mountains Jan 31, 1997 Orion Classics Drama $790,078 172,130
227 The Ghost and the Darkness Oct 11, 1996 Paramount Pictures Action $784,041 170,815
228 Kiss or Kill Nov 14, 1997 October Films Thriller/Suspense $771,091 167,993
229 Fast, Cheap & Out of Control Oct 3, 1997 Sony Pictures Cla… Documentary $760,472 165,680
230 Guantanamera Jul 4, 1997 Lionsgate Comedy $751,478 163,720
231 SubUrbia Feb 7, 1997 Sony Pictures Cla… Comedy $726,207 158,215
232 Box of Moonlight Jul 25, 1997 Trimark Comedy $720,717 157,018
233 Thieves Dec 25, 1996 Sony Pictures Cla… Drama $692,005 150,763
234 A Chef in Love Apr 23, 1997 Sony Pictures Cla… Romantic Comedy $686,121 149,481
235 Beaumarchais the Scoundrel Sep 13, 1996 New Yorker Drama $630,269 137,313
236 The Van May 16, 1997 Fox Searchlight Comedy $621,093 135,314
237 The House of Yes Oct 10, 1997 Miramax Comedy $617,403 134,510
238 Love Serenade Aug 1, 1997 Miramax Comedy $604,523 131,704
239 The Assignment Sep 26, 1997 Sony Pictures Thriller/Suspense $600,843 130,902
240 Star Maps Jul 23, 1997 Fox Searchlight Comedy $592,573 129,100
241 Prefontaine Jan 24, 1997 Walt Disney Drama $590,817 128,718
242 Big Night Sep 20, 1996 Goldwyn Entertain… Drama $550,581 119,952
243 Commandments May 2, 1997 Gramercy Comedy $548,562 119,512
244 Dream With The Fishes Jun 20, 1997 Sony Pictures Cla… Drama $542,909 118,280
245 Fargo Mar 8, 1996 Gramercy Thriller/Suspense $531,868 115,875
246 Contempt Dec 18, 1964 Rialto Pictures Drama $528,428 115,125
247 Margaret's Museum Feb 7, 1997 Cinepix Film Prop… Drama $524,963 114,371
248 J'en Suis Mar 14, 1997 $510,977 111,323
249 The Myth of Fingerprints Sep 17, 1997 Sony Pictures Cla… $505,828 110,202
250 Traveller Apr 18, 1997 October Films $500,649 109,073
251 The Mirror Has Two Faces Nov 15, 1996 Sony Pictures Romantic Comedy $499,856 108,901
252 Boys Life 2 Mar 7, 1997 Strand Releasing Drama $479,504 104,467
253 The Second Jungle Book: Mow… May 16, 1997 Sony/TriStar $479,099 104,378
254 Pippi Longstocking Aug 22, 1997 Legacy Releasing Musical $478,113 104,164
255 Broken English May 2, 1997 Sony Pictures Cla… Drama $476,070 103,718
256 Kissed Apr 11, 1997 Goldwyn Entertain… Drama $465,417 101,398
257 In Search of a Dream Oct 29, 1997 Drama $461,691 100,586
258 La Promesse Nov 1, 1996 New Yorker $454,720 99,067
259 D3: The Mighty Ducks Oct 4, 1996 Walt Disney Comedy $444,578 96,857
260 Flamenco Apr 25, 1997 New Yorker $420,392 91,588
261 Swingers Oct 18, 1996 Miramax Comedy $417,670 90,995
262 Pink Flamingos Apr 11, 1997 Fine Line Comedy $413,802 90,152
263 Sunday Aug 22, 1997 Drama $410,919 89,524
264 Touch Feb 14, 1997 MGM $408,097 88,910
265 Sleepers Oct 18, 1996 Warner Bros. Drama $406,804 88,628
266 Fire Aug 22, 1997 Zeitgeist $402,749 87,744
267 Kundun Dec 25, 1997 Walt Disney Drama $391,808 85,361
268 The Associate Oct 25, 1996 Walt Disney Comedy $388,132 84,560
269 The End of Violence Sep 12, 1997 MGM $386,673 84,242
270 The Hanging Garden Nov 7, 1997 Goldwyn Entertain… Drama $386,350 84,172
271 Bent Nov 26, 1997 MGM Drama $372,341 81,120
272 Thinner Oct 25, 1996 Paramount Pictures Horror $364,078 79,319
273 La cérémonie Dec 18, 1996 New Yorker Drama $356,284 77,621
274 Albino Alligator Jan 17, 1997 Miramax Drama $353,480 77,010
275 Grizzly Mountain Oct 31, 1997 Legacy Releasing $340,556 74,195
276 Some Mother's Son Dec 25, 1996 Sony Pictures Drama $328,468 71,561
277 Unhook the Stars Feb 14, 1997 Miramax $301,888 65,770
278 The Long Kiss Goodnight Oct 11, 1996 New Line Action $297,963 64,915
279 Alive and Kicking Jul 25, 1997 First Look Comedy $294,467 64,154
280 Telling Lies in America Oct 17, 1997 $291,000 63,398
281 Different for Girls Sep 12, 1997 First Look $281,764 61,386
282 All Over Me Apr 25, 1997 Fine Line Drama $281,175 61,258
283 Gabbeh Sep 13, 1996 New Yorker $273,967 59,687
284 The Tango Lesson Nov 14, 1997 Sony Pictures Cla… Drama $265,120 57,760
285 Schizopolis Apr 9, 1997 Northern Arts Ent… Comedy $250,000 54,466
286 Microcosmos Oct 11, 1996 Miramax Documentary $247,975 54,025
287 Ma Vie en Rose Dec 26, 1997 Sony Pictures Cla… Drama $244,717 53,315
288 Hollow Reed Apr 18, 1997 $244,337 53,232
289 Year of the Horse Oct 8, 1997 October Films $243,094 52,961
290 Oscar and Lucinda Drama $241,431 52,599
291 The Swan Princess: Escape f… Jul 18, 1997 Legacy Releasing $235,766 51,365
292 The Disappearance of Garcia… Sep 12, 1997 Sony Pictures Thriller/Suspense $226,427 49,330
293 The Boxer Dec 31, 1997 Universal Drama $226,280 49,298
294 Dancehall Queen Oct 10, 1997 $223,426 48,676
295 Lilies Oct 25, 1996 Drama $221,494 48,255
296 Critical Care Oct 31, 1997 Drama $220,175 47,968
297 4 Little Girls Jul 9, 1997 Documentary $218,444 47,591
298 Dear God Nov 1, 1996 Paramount Pictures Comedy $214,477 46,727
299 Love and Other Catastrophes Mar 28, 1997 Fox Searchlight Comedy $212,285 46,249
300 Bliss Jun 6, 1997 Sony Pictures Drama $207,751 45,261
301 A Life Apart: Hasidism in A… Jul 25, 1997 First Run Features $197,338 42,993
302 Irma Vep May 2, 1997 Zeitgeist Comedy $191,164 41,647
303 Happy Together Oct 12, 1997 Drama $187,508 40,851
304 The Winter Guest Dec 24, 1997 Fine Line Drama $181,466 39,535
305 Johns Jan 31, 1997 First Look $177,605 38,693
306 That Thing You Do! Oct 4, 1996 20th Century Fox Comedy $177,067 38,576
307 Nowhere May 9, 1997 Fine Line Drama $176,979 38,557
308 Rough Magic May 30, 1997 Goldwyn Entertain… $171,979 37,468
309 First Kid Aug 30, 1996 Walt Disney Adventure $166,264 36,223
310 La conciergerie Sep 26, 1997 $160,944 35,064
311 I'm Not Rappaport Dec 25, 1996 Gramercy $160,077 34,875
312 Welcome to Sarajevo Nov 26, 1997 Miramax $155,009 33,771
313 Hotel de Love Feb 7, 1997 $152,720 33,272
314 Paperback Romance Aug 15, 1997 Goldwyn Entertain… $147,651 32,167
315 Afterglow Dec 26, 1997 Sony Pictures Cla… Romantic Comedy $145,838 31,772
316 Marius et Jeannette Dec 5, 1997 New Yorker Romantic Comedy $142,749 31,100
317 Hard Eight Feb 28, 1997 MGM Drama $142,356 31,014
318 Citizen Ruth Dec 13, 1996 Miramax Comedy $142,349 31,012
319 Garden of the Finzi-Continis Nov 8, 1996 Sony Pictures Cla… Drama $134,512 29,305
320 Shooting Porn Jul 11, 1997 $133,048 28,986
321 Sick Nov 7, 1997 $116,806 25,447
322 High School High Oct 25, 1996 Sony Pictures Comedy $111,963 24,392
323 For Roseanna Jun 18, 1997 Fine Line $111,851 24,368
324 Michael Collins Oct 11, 1996 Warner Bros. Drama $104,717 22,814
325 Kicked in the Head Sep 26, 1997 October Films $102,739 22,383
326 Napoleon Oct 10, 1997 Goldwyn Entertain… Adventure $100,127 21,814
327 Phenomenon Jul 5, 1996 Walt Disney Drama $97,255 21,188
328 Latin Boys Go to Hell Sep 5, 1997 Strand Releasing $96,765 21,081
329 Texas Chainsaw Massacre: Th… Aug 29, 1997 New Line Horror $94,558 20,600
330 Late Bloomers Jun 27, 1997 Strand Releasing $91,285 19,887
331 Fly Away Home Sep 13, 1996 Sony Pictures Drama $89,616 19,524
332 Matusalem II Dec 19, 1997 $88,675 19,319
333 Gummo Oct 17, 1997 Fine Line $87,403 19,042
334 Going All the Way Sep 19, 1997 Gramercy Drama $86,175 18,774
335 The Graduate Dec 21, 1967 Embassy Comedy $75,702 16,492
336 Twin Town May 9, 1997 Gramercy $74,188 16,162
337 The Wind in the Willows Oct 31, 1997 Sony Pictures Adventure $72,844 15,870
338 Marquise Sep 12, 1997 Drama $71,384 15,552
339 A Self-Made Hero Sep 12, 1997 Strand Releasing $69,977 15,245
340 A Brother's Kiss Apr 25, 1997 First Look Drama $66,961 14,588
341 Jack Aug 9, 1996 Walt Disney Drama $63,076 13,742
342 Mouth to Mouth Sep 5, 1997 Miramax Comedy $62,411 13,597
343 Keys to Tulsa Apr 11, 1997 Gramercy Drama $57,252 12,473
344 Truth or Consequences, N.M. May 2, 1997 Sony Pictures Action $54,154 11,798
345 This World, Then the Fireworks Jul 11, 1997 Orion Classics $51,618 11,245
346 Bandwagon Sep 12, 1997 Cinepix Film Prop… Comedy $44,544 9,704
347 Wallace & Gromit: The Best … Apr 6, 1996 Northern Arts Ent… Adventure $42,303 9,216
348 The Apostle Dec 17, 1997 October Films Drama $40,969 8,925
349 The Watermelon Woman Mar 5, 1997 First Run Features Drama $40,746 8,877
350 Hamsun Aug 6, 1997 First Run Features $40,000 8,714
351 Good Luck Mar 7, 1997 $39,962 8,706
352 Le Samouraï (1972) (Re-Rele… Feb 28, 1997 Thriller/Suspense $39,481 8,601
353 The Locusts Oct 3, 1997 MGM $37,888 8,254
354 Office Killer Dec 3, 1997 Strand Releasing Black Comedy $37,446 8,158
355 Julian Po Sep 5, 1997 Fine Line $33,148 7,221
356 Lone Star Jun 21, 1996 Sony Pictures Cla… Drama $32,915 7,171
357 Head Above Water Jun 25, 1997 Fine Line $32,212 7,017
358 Will it Snow for Christmas Dec 17, 1997 Zeitgeist Drama $32,064 6,985
359 The Substance of Fire Mar 14, 1997 Miramax $31,638 6,892
360 Intimate Relations Sep 19, 1997 Fox Searchlight Black Comedy $28,978 6,313
361 Squeeze Jun 13, 1997 Miramax Drama $26,764 5,830
362 Catherine's Grove Sep 5, 1997 Drama $26,641 5,804
363 The Swindle Oct 24, 1997 New Yorker Comedy $25,696 5,598
364 Le Plus Beau Metier du Monde Mar 28, 1997 $23,862 5,198
365 The Whole Wide World Dec 18, 1996 Sony Pictures Cla… $23,833 5,192
366 Wedding Bell Blues Jun 13, 1997 $22,002 4,793
367 The Winner Jul 25, 1997 Live Entertainment Thriller/Suspense $21,000 4,575
368 Twilight of the Golds Oct 24, 1997 $20,868 4,546
369 I Love You, I Love You Not Oct 31, 1997 $20,325 4,428
370 The Long Way Home Sep 19, 1997 Seventh Art Relea… Documentary $18,665 4,066
371 The Delta Aug 15, 1997 Strand Releasing $18,134 3,950
372 Day for Night (1973) (Re-Re… Jul 25, 1997 Warner Bros. Drama $17,808 3,879
373 The Last Time I Committed S… Jun 20, 1997 Roxie Releasing Drama $12,836 2,796
374 Nick and Jane Nov 14, 1997 Avalanche Releasing $11,251 2,451
375 Soul in the Hole Aug 8, 1997 Northern Arts Ent… Documentary $10,758 2,343
376 Hijacking Hollywood Jun 6, 1997 Broken Twig Produ… Comedy $10,174 2,216
377 I Was a Jewish Sex Worker Apr 25, 1997 Greycat Films Documentary $8,526 1,857
378 The Innocent Sleep Jun 27, 1997 $8,225 1,791
379 The Mouse Nov 14, 1997 Strand Releasing $6,707 1,461
380 Cafe Society Jul 20, 1997 Sony Pictures Drama $6,325 1,377
381 Frankenstein and Me Feb 9, 1997 Trimark Comedy $5,000 1,089
382 Legal Deceit Nov 18, 1997 $5,000 1,089
383 Guy Dec 17, 1997 Gramercy $5,000 1,089
384 Cadillac Ranch Apr 11, 1997 Legacy Releasing Action $5,000 1,089
385 Inside Jan 10, 1997 Drama $5,000 1,089
386 Tollbooth Jun 6, 1997 $5,000 1,089
387 The Deli Nov 7, 1997 $5,000 1,089
388 The Grimm Brothers' Snow White Aug 24, 1997 Gramercy Horror $5,000 1,089
389 Jerusalem Mar 7, 1997 First Look $5,000 1,089
390 Lewis & Clark & George Oct 4, 1997 $5,000 1,089
391 Kiss and Tell Oct 17, 1997 Phaedra Cinema $5,000 1,089
392 The Call of the Wild: Dog o… Jan 12, 1997 Adventure $5,000 1,089
393 Drunks Mar 14, 1997 Northern Arts Ent… Drama $5,000 1,089
394 Grind Apr 11, 1997 Castle Hill Produ… $5,000 1,089
395 Breaking Up Oct 17, 1997 Warner Bros. $5,000 1,089
396 Raven Oct 14, 1997 Action $5,000 1,089
397 Carla's Song May 15, 1997 Shadow Drama $5,000 1,089
398 A Couch in New York Nov 17, 1997 Romantic Comedy $5,000 1,089
399 Follow Me Home Feb 28, 1997 $5,000 1,089
400 Underworld May 9, 1997 Trimark $5,000 1,089
401 Gray's Anatomy Mar 19, 1997 Northern Arts Ent… $5,000 1,089
402 Best Men Oct 17, 1997 Orion Pictures Comedy $5,000 1,089
403 Touch Me Drama $5,000 1,089
404 Unforgotten: Twenty-Five Ye… Feb 14, 1997 Castle Hill Produ… $5,000 1,089
405 The James Gang Nov 7, 1997 Polygram $5,000 1,089
406 Hugo Pool Dec 12, 1997 Northern Arts Ent… Romantic Comedy $3,620 788
407 Inside the Goldmine Apr 25, 1997 Dove Entertainment Drama $1,406 306
408 Dead Heart Nov 28, 1997 Drama $1,209 263
409 Cold Around the Heart Nov 7, 1997 20th Century Fox $552 120
410 Trojan War Sep 26, 1997 Warner Bros. Comedy $217 47
Total Gross of All Movies$6,185,552,939
Total Tickets Sold1,347,614,826

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