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Domestic Box Office Performance for R-Rated Movies in 1999

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RankMovieRelease
Date		 Theatrical
Distributor		Genre1999 GrossTickets Sold
1 The Matrix Mar 31, 1999 Warner Bros. Action $171,383,253 33,736,861
2 The Blair Witch Project Jul 14, 1999 Artisan Horror $140,539,099 27,665,177
3 Double Jeopardy Sep 24, 1999 Paramount Pictures Action $114,032,117 22,447,267
4 Analyze This Mar 5, 1999 Warner Bros. Comedy $106,823,373 21,028,223
5 The General’s Daughter Jun 18, 1999 Paramount Pictures Drama $102,705,852 20,217,687
6 American Pie Jul 9, 1999 Universal Comedy $101,800,948 20,039,557
7 Shakespeare in Love Dec 11, 1998 Miramax Romantic Comedy $94,001,753 18,504,282
8 Sleepy Hollow Nov 19, 1999 Paramount Pictures Horror $92,839,722 18,275,535
9 Payback Feb 5, 1999 Paramount Pictures Action $81,526,121 16,048,449
10 Deep Blue Sea Jul 28, 1999 Warner Bros. Horror $73,648,228 14,497,683
11 American Beauty Sep 15, 1999 Dreamworks SKG Drama $71,017,815 13,979,884
12 The Thomas Crown Affair Aug 6, 1999 MGM Thriller/Suspense $69,282,369 13,638,261
13 The Green Mile Dec 10, 1999 Warner Bros. Drama $67,494,000 13,286,220
14 Life Apr 16, 1999 Universal Comedy $64,016,268 12,601,628
15 The Bone Collector Nov 5, 1999 Universal Thriller/Suspense $63,788,270 12,556,746
16 End of Days Nov 24, 1999 Universal Action $63,185,000 12,437,992
17 Three Kings Oct 1, 1999 Warner Bros. Black Comedy $59,223,104 11,658,091
18 Eyes Wide Shut Jul 16, 1999 Warner Bros. Drama $55,637,680 10,952,299
19 Varsity Blues Jan 15, 1999 Paramount Pictures Drama $52,894,169 10,412,238
20 South Park: Bigger, Longer … Jun 30, 1999 Paramount Pictures Musical $52,037,603 10,243,623
21 Stigmata Sep 10, 1999 MGM Horror $50,014,865 9,845,445
22 Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo Dec 10, 1999 Walt Disney Comedy $46,353,560 9,124,716
23 House on Haunted Hill Oct 29, 1999 Warner Bros. Horror $40,489,824 7,970,437
24 Cruel Intentions Mar 5, 1999 Sony Pictures Drama $38,201,895 7,520,058
25 Fight Club Oct 15, 1999 20th Century Fox Drama $36,515,098 7,188,011
26 Any Given Sunday Dec 22, 1999 Warner Bros. Drama $36,301,000 7,145,866
27 8MM Feb 26, 1999 Sony Pictures Thriller/Suspense $36,283,501 7,142,421
28 The Thin Red Line Dec 23, 1998 20th Century Fox Drama $35,740,961 7,035,622
29 Instinct Jun 4, 1999 Walt Disney Thriller/Suspense $34,105,207 6,713,623
30 The Best Man Oct 22, 1999 Universal Romantic Comedy $33,293,520 6,553,842
31 The 13th Warrior Aug 27, 1999 Walt Disney Action $32,694,788 6,435,982
32 Lake Placid Jul 16, 1999 20th Century Fox Horror $31,770,413 6,254,018
33 Random Hearts Oct 8, 1999 Sony Pictures Drama $31,054,924 6,113,174
34 The Talented Mr. Ripley Dec 24, 1999 Paramount Pictures Thriller/Suspense $29,463,000 5,799,803
35 Dogma Nov 12, 1999 Lionsgate Comedy $28,983,260 5,705,366
36 The Story of Us Oct 15, 1999 Universal Romantic Comedy $27,100,030 5,334,652
37 The Insider Nov 5, 1999 Walt Disney Drama $26,114,890 5,140,726
38 Saving Private Ryan Jul 24, 1998 Dreamworks SKG Drama $25,746,307 5,068,171
39 The Wood Jul 16, 1999 Paramount Pictures Comedy $25,059,640 4,933,000
40 Arlington Road Jul 9, 1999 Sony Pictures Thriller/Suspense $24,362,501 4,795,768
41 The Faculty Dec 25, 1998 Miramax Horror $21,741,955 4,279,912
42 Stir of Echoes Sep 10, 1999 Artisan Horror $21,133,087 4,160,056
43 Man on the Moon Dec 22, 1999 Universal Drama $19,967,000 3,930,512
44 Enemy of the State Nov 20, 1998 Walt Disney Action $19,524,445 3,843,395
45 Summer of Sam Jul 2, 1999 Walt Disney Thriller/Suspense $19,288,130 3,796,876
46 Being John Malkovich Oct 29, 1999 USA Films Black Comedy $18,243,969 3,591,332
47 The Rage: Carrie 2 Mar 12, 1999 MGM Horror $17,757,087 3,495,490
48 Rushmore Dec 11, 1998 Walt Disney Black Comedy $17,052,387 3,356,769
49 Go! Apr 9, 1999 Sony Pictures Black Comedy $16,842,303 3,315,414
50 True Crime Mar 19, 1999 Warner Bros. Drama $16,635,339 3,274,673
51 Bringing Out The Dead Oct 22, 1999 Paramount Pictures Black Comedy $16,481,455 3,244,381
52 The Corruptor Mar 12, 1999 New Line Action $15,164,492 2,985,136
53 Election Apr 23, 1999 Paramount Pictures Black Comedy $14,879,556 2,929,046
54 Elizabeth Nov 6, 1998 Gramercy Drama $14,540,029 2,862,210
55 A Simple Plan Dec 11, 1998 Paramount Pictures Thriller/Suspense $14,307,843 2,816,505
56 The Messenger: The Story of… Nov 12, 1999 Sony Pictures Drama $14,149,871 2,785,408
57 Virus Jan 15, 1999 Universal Action $14,010,690 2,758,010
58 In Too Deep Aug 25, 1999 Gramercy Thriller/Suspense $14,003,141 2,756,524
59 The Mod Squad Mar 26, 1999 MGM Action $13,260,050 2,610,246
60 In Dreams Jan 15, 1999 Dreamworks SKG Horror $11,927,682 2,347,969
61 The Thirteenth Floor May 28, 1999 Sony Pictures Thriller/Suspense $11,810,854 2,324,971
62 Chill Factor Sep 1, 1999 Warner Bros. Action $11,263,966 2,217,316
63 Office Space Feb 19, 1999 Miramax Black Comedy $10,824,921 2,130,890
64 The Astronaut's Wife Aug 27, 1999 New Line Thriller/Suspense $10,672,566 2,100,899
65 Universal Soldier II: The R… Aug 20, 1999 Sony Pictures Action $10,447,421 2,056,579
66 Hak Hap May 14, 1999 Artisan Action $10,211,278 2,010,094
67 Bats Oct 22, 1999 Sony Pictures Horror $10,155,691 1,999,152
68 Le Violon rouge Jun 11, 1999 Lionsgate Drama $10,019,109 1,972,266
69 Trippin’ May 12, 1999 October Films Comedy $9,017,070 1,775,014
70 Mystery, Alaska Oct 1, 1999 Walt Disney Comedy $8,891,623 1,750,319
71 Pushing Tin Apr 23, 1999 20th Century Fox Comedy $8,408,835 1,655,282
72 Outside Providence Sep 1, 1999 Miramax Comedy $7,309,628 1,438,903
73 Lola rennt Jun 18, 1999 Sony Pictures Cla… Thriller/Suspense $7,207,666 1,418,831
74 200 Cigarettes Feb 26, 1999 Paramount Pictures Romantic Comedy $6,851,636 1,348,747
75 Affliction Dec 30, 1998 Lionsgate Drama $6,210,275 1,222,495
76 Foolish Apr 9, 1999 Artisan Comedy $6,026,908 1,186,399
77 Light It Up Nov 10, 1999 20th Century Fox Drama $5,821,544 1,145,973
78 Central do Brasil Nov 20, 1998 Sony Pictures Cla… Drama $5,414,684 1,065,883
79 A Walk on the Moon Mar 26, 1999 Miramax Drama $4,741,987 933,462
80 Hilary and Jackie Dec 30, 1998 October Films Drama $4,739,909 933,053
81 Gods and Monsters Nov 6, 1998 Lionsgate Drama $4,722,618 929,649
82 Mumford Sep 24, 1999 Walt Disney Comedy $4,559,569 897,553
83 Flawless Nov 24, 1999 MGM Drama $4,394,718 865,101
84 Detroit Rock City Aug 13, 1999 New Line Comedy $4,217,115 830,141
85 Gloria Jan 22, 1999 Sony Pictures Drama $4,167,493 820,373
86 Idle Hands Apr 30, 1999 Sony Pictures Horror $4,023,741 792,075
87 Little Voice Dec 4, 1998 Miramax Musical $3,921,466 771,942
88 Playing by Heart Dec 30, 1998 Miramax Drama $3,919,278 771,511
89 Lock, Stock and Two Smoking… Mar 5, 1999 Gramercy Black Comedy $3,714,067 731,116
90 The School of Flesh Feb 26, 1999 Stratosphere Ente… Drama $3,359,031 661,227
91 Jawbreaker Feb 19, 1999 Sony Pictures Black Comedy $3,076,820 605,673
92 The Limey Oct 8, 1999 Artisan Drama $3,020,829 594,651
93 eXistenZ Apr 23, 1999 Miramax Thriller/Suspense $2,840,417 559,137
94 Love Stinks Sep 10, 1999 Independent Artists Black Comedy $2,793,776 549,956
95 Boys Don't Cry Oct 8, 1999 Fox Searchlight Drama $2,697,068 530,918
96 Liberty Heights Nov 17, 1999 Warner Bros. Drama $2,286,654 450,128
97 Todo sobre mi madre Nov 5, 1999 Sony Pictures Cla… Drama $2,133,411 419,962
98 Ravenous Mar 19, 1999 20th Century Fox Horror $2,062,406 405,985
99 There’s Something About Mary Jul 15, 1998 20th Century Fox Romantic Comedy $2,061,063 405,721
100 Trick Jul 23, 1999 Fine Line Comedy $2,049,595 403,464
101 Besieged May 21, 1999 Fine Line Drama $2,032,621 400,122
102 Better Than Chocolate Aug 13, 1999 Trimark Romantic Comedy $2,011,254 395,916
103 Limbo Jun 4, 1999 Sony Pictures Drama $1,997,807 393,269
104 Goodbye, Lover Apr 16, 1999 Warner Bros. Comedy $1,940,299 381,949
105 The Dreamlife of Angels Apr 2, 1999 Sony Pictures Cla… Drama $1,734,831 341,502
106 Romance Sep 17, 1999 Trimark Drama $1,585,642 312,134
107 The End of the Affair Dec 3, 1999 Sony Pictures Drama $1,555,329 306,167
108 Hurlyburly Dec 25, 1998 Fine Line Comedy $1,504,332 296,128
109 Hideous Kinky Apr 16, 1999 Stratosphere Ente… Drama $1,262,786 248,580
110 Get Real Apr 30, 1999 Paramount Pictures Comedy $1,152,411 226,853
111 I Still Know What You Did L… Nov 13, 1998 Sony Pictures Horror $1,099,204 216,379
112 This is My Father May 7, 1999 Sony Pictures Cla… Drama $1,083,268 213,242
113 The General Dec 18, 1998 Sony Pictures Cla… Drama $1,077,048 212,017
114 The Siege Nov 6, 1998 20th Century Fox Action $1,023,864 201,548
115 Psycho Dec 4, 1998 Universal Horror $1,016,770 200,152
116 Xiu Xiu: The Sent Down Girl May 7, 1999 Stratosphere Ente… Drama $1,006,518 198,133
117 Another Day in Paradise Dec 30, 1998 Trimark Drama $993,901 195,650
118 Twin Falls Idaho Jul 30, 1999 Sony Pictures Cla… Drama $985,341 193,965
119 The Castle May 7, 1999 Miramax Comedy $905,012 178,152
120 Illuminata Aug 6, 1999 Artisan Drama $836,641 164,693
121 Cradle Will Rock Dec 8, 1999 Walt Disney Drama $771,052 151,781
122 Magnolia Dec 17, 1999 New Line Drama $764,945 150,579
123 Body Shots Oct 22, 1999 New Line Drama $699,964 137,788
124 American History X Oct 30, 1998 New Line Drama $667,065 131,312
125 Guinevere Sep 24, 1999 Miramax Drama $614,202 120,906
126 Jerry Springer: Ringmaster Nov 25, 1998 Artisan Black Comedy $552,580 108,776
127 Urban Legend Sep 25, 1998 Sony Pictures Horror $542,174 106,727
128 The Hurricane Dec 29, 1999 Universal Drama $541,225 106,540
129 20 Dates Feb 26, 1999 Fox Searchlight Comedy $536,767 105,663
130 Lovers of the Arctic Circle Apr 9, 1999 Fine Line Drama $504,223 99,256
131 Ride With the Devil Nov 24, 1999 USA Films Western $491,069 96,667
132 The Harmonists Mar 12, 1999 Miramax $479,828 94,454
133 Still Crazy Jan 22, 1999 Sony Pictures Comedy $477,903 94,075
134 Plunkett & Macleane Oct 1, 1999 Gramercy $476,432 93,786
135 American Movie: The Making … Nov 5, 1999 Sony Pictures Cla… Documentary $459,537 90,460
136 Lucie Aubrac Sep 17, 1999 USA Films $458,557 90,267
137 Relax… It's Just Sex Apr 30, 1999 $452,654 89,105
138 Festen Oct 9, 1998 October Films Comedy $447,972 88,183
139 Girl, Interrupted Dec 21, 1999 Sony Pictures Drama $434,810 85,592
140 My Son the Fanatic Jun 25, 1999 Miramax $428,287 84,308
141 Just the Ticket Feb 26, 1999 MGM $426,839 84,023
142 The Loss of Sexual Innocence May 28, 1999 Sony Pictures Drama $399,793 78,699
143 Open Your Eyes Apr 16, 1999 Artisan Drama $370,720 72,976
144 The Minus Man Sep 10, 1999 Artisan Drama $370,668 72,966
145 Crna macka, beli macor Sep 10, 1999 USA Films Comedy $348,660 68,634
146 My Name is Joe Jan 22, 1999 Artisan $346,696 68,247
147 Vampires Oct 30, 1998 Sony Pictures Horror $326,377 64,247
148 Metroland Apr 9, 1999 Sony Pictures $303,909 59,825
149 SLC Punk! Apr 16, 1999 Sony Pictures Cla… $295,597 58,188
150 Splendor Sep 17, 1999 Goldwyn Entertain… Romantic Comedy $284,119 55,929
151 Living Out Loud Oct 30, 1998 New Line Drama $276,656 54,460
152 The Legend of 1900 Oct 29, 1999 Fine Line Musical $262,933 51,758
153 Twice Upon a Yesterday May 28, 1999 Trimark Comedy $258,464 50,879
154 Dog Park Sep 24, 1999 New Line $242,093 47,656
155 One Man's Hero Sep 24, 1999 MGM Action $229,311 45,140
156 Last Night Oct 23, 1998 Drama $207,536 40,853
157 Rosetta Nov 5, 1999 USA Films Drama $196,796 38,739
158 Angela's Ashes Dec 24, 1999 Paramount Pictures Drama $186,032 36,620
159 Belly Nov 4, 1998 Artisan Drama $180,481 35,528
160 Breakfast of Champions Sep 17, 1999 Walt Disney Comedy $178,287 35,096
161 Sugar Town Sep 17, 1999 October Films Comedy $178,095 35,058
162 Jing ke ci qin wang Dec 17, 1999 Sony Pictures Cla… Drama $173,078 34,070
163 Train of Life Nov 5, 1999 Paramount Pictures Drama $159,303 31,359
164 Topsy Turvy Dec 17, 1999 USA Films Musical $158,696 31,239
165 The Hi-Lo Country Dec 30, 1998 Gramercy $137,813 27,129
166 Pariah Feb 19, 1999 Indican Pictures Action $128,065 25,210
167 The Lovers on the Bridge Jul 2, 1999 Miramax Drama $117,569 23,144
168 Unconditional Love Feb 12, 1999 Action $115,202 22,678
169 Perfect Blue Aug 20, 1999 Manga Entertainment Drama $112,000 22,047
170 The 24 Hour Woman Jan 29, 1999 Artisan Comedy $109,148 21,486
171 Bure baruta Jul 23, 1999 Paramount Vantage Drama $108,103 21,280
172 Friends and Lovers Apr 16, 1999 Lionsgate Drama $100,111 19,707
173 The Adventures of Sebastian… Aug 6, 1999 Paramount Vantage Comedy $100,041 19,693
174 Desert Blue Jun 4, 1999 Goldwyn Entertain… $99,147 19,517
175 Sunshine Dec 17, 1999 Paramount Vantage Drama $97,677 19,227
176 Ronin Sep 25, 1998 MGM Action $88,492 17,420
177 Beloved Oct 16, 1998 Walt Disney Horror $87,086 17,143
178 Titus Dec 24, 1999 20th Century Fox Drama $86,328 16,993
179 Julien Donkey-Boy Oct 8, 1999 Fine Line $80,226 15,793
180 Thicker Than Water Oct 27, 1999 Palm Pictures Drama $79,823 15,713
181 Stiff Upper Lips Aug 27, 1999 Cowboy Pictures Comedy $69,582 13,697
182 Very Bad Things Nov 25, 1998 Polygram Black Comedy $66,037 12,999
183 Holy Smoke Dec 3, 1999 Miramax Drama $65,328 12,860
184 Among Giants Mar 26, 1999 Fox Searchlight Romantic Comedy $64,359 12,669
185 Bride of Chucky Oct 16, 1998 Universal Horror $63,560 12,512
186 Joe the King Oct 15, 1999 Trimark $60,279 11,866
187 The War Zone Dec 10, 1999 Lot 47 Films Drama $57,291 11,278
188 Six Ways to Sunday Mar 5, 1999 Stratosphere Ente… $50,334 9,908
189 Just a Little Harmless Sex Jun 11, 1999 Phaedra Cinema $46,231 9,101
190 The Ogre Dec 11, 1998 Kino International $45,666 8,989
191 Following Apr 2, 1999 Zeitgeist Thriller/Suspense $44,705 8,800
192 Virtual Sexuality Dec 3, 1999 Sony Pictures Romantic Comedy $43,865 8,635
193 Get Bruce Sep 17, 1999 Miramax Documentary $43,155 8,495
194 The Third Miracle Dec 29, 1999 Sony Pictures Drama $41,549 8,178
195 The Theory of Flight Dec 23, 1998 Fine Line $40,314 7,936
196 Whiteboyz Sep 10, 1999 Fox Searchlight Drama $36,025 7,092
197 B. Monkey Sep 10, 1999 Miramax Thriller/Suspense $34,524 6,796
198 The Velocity of Gary Jul 16, 1999 Sony Pictures $34,145 6,721
199 Man of the Century Oct 29, 1999 Fine Line $33,031 6,502
200 Free Enterprise Jun 4, 1999 Regent Releasing $30,193 5,944
201 Eight Days a Week Feb 26, 1999 Legacy Releasing $26,347 5,186
202 La Cucaracha Apr 23, 1999 Drama $26,276 5,172
203 Best Laid Plans Sep 10, 1999 20th Century Fox Thriller/Suspense $25,651 5,049
204 Apt Pupil Oct 23, 1998 Sony/TriStar Thriller/Suspense $24,422 4,807
205 Bandits Sep 24, 1999 Stratosphere Ente… Drama $24,187 4,761
206 Celebrity Nov 20, 1998 Miramax Comedy $23,415 4,609
207 All the Little Animals Sep 3, 1999 Lionsgate Thriller/Suspense $23,349 4,596
208 Shattered Image Dec 4, 1998 Lionsgate $21,432 4,219
209 A Map of the World Dec 3, 1999 USA Films Drama $20,878 4,110
210 New Rose Hotel Oct 1, 1999 Avalanche Releasing Drama $20,416 4,019
211 Hard Jun 25, 1999 $19,596 3,857
212 Blood, Guts, Bullets and Oc… Jan 15, 1999 Lionsgate Comedy $13,674 2,692
213 Broken Vessels Jul 2, 1999 Drama $13,493 2,656
214 Miss Julie Dec 10, 1999 MGM Drama $13,107 2,580
215 How Stella Got Her Groove Back Aug 14, 1998 20th Century Fox Drama $12,986 2,556
216 I'm Losing You Jul 16, 1999 Lionsgate $12,688 2,498
217 Clubland Apr 16, 1999 Legacy Releasing $12,598 2,480
218 Frogs for Snakes May 21, 1999 Artisan $12,191 2,400
219 Spanish Fly Dec 2, 1999 Miramax $11,147 2,194
220 The Imposters Oct 2, 1998 Fox Searchlight Comedy $10,148 1,998
221 Beyond the Mat Oct 22, 1999 Universal Documentary $9,532 1,876
222 The Gambler Aug 4, 1999 Drama $9,133 1,798
223 Hell's Kitchen Dec 3, 1999 Cowboy Pictures $9,122 1,796
224 Onegin Dec 17, 1999 Goldwyn Entertain… $8,855 1,743
225 Simpatico Dec 17, 1999 Phaedra Cinema Comedy $8,854 1,743
226 The Thief Jul 17, 1998 Stratosphere Ente… Drama $8,847 1,742
227 No Apr 23, 1999 New Yorker $8,380 1,650
228 Dreaming of Joseph Lees Oct 29, 1999 Fox Searchlight $7,680 1,512
229 Raising the Stakes Aug 20, 1999 $7,090 1,396
230 Red Dwarf Jun 18, 1999 Goldwyn Entertain… Comedy $6,499 1,279
231 Agnes Browne Dec 3, 1999 USA Films Comedy $6,322 1,244
232 Where's Marlowe? Nov 12, 1999 Paramount Vantage Comedy $5,985 1,178
233 The Underground Mar 31, 1999 Action $5,809 1,144
234 The Suburbans Oct 29, 1999 Sony Pictures $5,797 1,141
235 Taxman Sep 17, 1999 Comedy $5,658 1,114
236 Sparkler Mar 19, 1999 Strand Releasing $5,494 1,081
237 Harvest Mar 12, 1999 $5,000 984
238 Giving It Up Jan 17, 1999 Lionsgate Romantic Comedy $5,000 984
239 The Mating Habits of the Ea… Oct 8, 1999 $4,634 912
240 Suits Sep 24, 1999 $3,676 724
241 The Governess Jul 31, 1998 Sony Pictures Cla… Drama $3,432 676
242 Play it to the Bone Dec 24, 1999 Walt Disney Comedy $3,366 662
243 Iris Blonde May 14, 1999 Miramax Romantic Comedy $3,303 650
244 Tinseltown Jan 22, 1999 MGM Comedy $3,169 624
245 The Boys Oct 15, 1999 Stratosphere Ente… Drama $2,930 577
246 Fever Pitch Sep 24, 1999 Phaedra Cinema Romantic Comedy $2,519 496
247 Hard Core Logo Nov 13, 1998 Miramax Comedy $2,472 487
248 Heaven Apr 30, 1999 Miramax Thriller/Suspense $1,983 390
249 Terror Firmer Oct 29, 1999 $1,434 282
250 The Underground Comedy Movie May 14, 1999 Phaedra Cinema Comedy $856 169
251 The Last Big Thing Sep 25, 1998 Stratosphere Ente… $254 50
Total Gross of All Movies$2,977,620,499
Total Tickets Sold586,145,745

Note: This chart ranks movies by the amount they earned during 1999. It includes movies released in previous years that earned money during 1999. For example, a movie released over Thanksgiving in 2010 will most likely earn money in 2010 and 2011. Click on the individual movie to see its total gross over all the years in which it played.

Inflation-adjusted figures are based ticket sale estimates, and may not be precise due to rounding errors.

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