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Historical Fiction Movies Released in 1996
This list shows all Historical Fiction films released in 1996, including films that went direct-to-video, or only got an international theatrical release. For each film, we use the first date on which it was made available to the public, which might include international theatrical or domestic video releases that were a few days, or sometimes more, earlier than the domestic (US/Canada) theatrical release.
The revenue listed is the worldwide box office combined with the domestic home market revenue to date.
Domestic Analysis for Historical Fiction Movies for 1996
| Release Date | Movie | Genre | Release Type | Revenue to Date | Trailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January, 1996 | |||||
| January 26 | Angels and Insects | Drama | Theatrical | $3,390,811 | |
| The Journey of August King | Drama | Theatrical | $5,000 | ||
| February, 1996 | |||||
| February 9 | Antonia | Drama | Theatrical | $4,047,426 | |
| February 23 | Mary Reilly | Horror | Theatrical | $12,900,000 | |
| March, 1996 | |||||
| March 8 | Lust och fägring stor | Drama | Theatrical | $19,982 | |
| April, 1996 | |||||
| April 12 | Jane Eyre | Drama | Theatrical | $5,200,601 | |
| April 19 | Le hussard sur le toit | Drama | Theatrical | $1,320,043 | |
| April 26 | Mulholland Falls | Drama | Theatrical | $11,504,190 | |
| May, 1996 | |||||
| May 10 | Cold Comfort Farm | Comedy | Theatrical | $5,682,429 | |
| Dead Man | Western | Theatrical | $1,078,064 | ||
| June, 1996 | |||||
| June 14 | Moll Flanders | Drama | Theatrical | $3,443,047 | |
| June 21 | The Hunchback of Notre Dame | Adventure | Theatrical | $325,500,000 | |
| July, 1996 | |||||
| July 12 | Courage Under Fire | Drama | Theatrical | $100,833,145 | |
| August, 1996 | |||||
| August 2 | Emma | Comedy | Theatrical | $37,831,658 | |
| August 16 | Kansas City | Drama | Theatrical | $1,353,824 | |
| August 23 | A Very Brady Sequel | Comedy | Theatrical | $21,443,204 | |
| September, 1996 | |||||
| September 13 | Grace of My Heart | Drama | Theatrical | $617,632 | |
| September 20 | Last Man Standing | Action | Theatrical | $18,149,997 | |
| October, 1996 | |||||
| October 4 | That Thing You Do! | Comedy | Theatrical | $34,557,416 | |
| October 16 | Get on the Bus | Drama | Theatrical | $5,691,854 | |
| October 18 | Jude | Drama | Theatrical | $2,296,297 | |
| October 25 | North Star | Adventure | Theatrical | $0 | |
| Twelfth Night: Or What You Will | Comedy | Theatrical | $588,621 | ||
| November, 1996 | |||||
| November 1 | The Funeral | Drama | Theatrical | $1,412,799 | |
| November 8 | The Secret Agent | Thriller/Suspense | Theatrical | $106,606 | |
| November 15 | The English Patient | Drama | Theatrical | $231,710,008 | |
| November 29 | The Crucible | Drama | Theatrical | $7,352,332 | |
| Ridicule | Drama | Theatrical | $2,503,829 | ||
| December, 1996 | |||||
| December 24 | The Portrait of a Lady | Drama | Theatrical | $3,698,012 | |
| December 25 | Hamlet | Drama | Theatrical | $7,129,670 | |
| Unknown TBD | Mariette in Ecstasy | Drama | Unknown | $0 | |
| On Dangerous Ground | Action | Unknown | $0 | ||
| Once You Meet a Stranger | Thriller/Suspense | Unknown | $0 | ||