Jonathan Taylor Thomas was one of the biggest superstars of the 90s. He was everywhere, from television to movies, and his face could be seen on the cover of nearly every teen magazine.
At the time, it seemed like the heartthrob actor was setting himself up for a life of success in Hollywood, but as we know, now he had other plans. Before he departed from the Hollywood scene, however, Jonathan made a number of movies that were massive hits at the box office. From the 1994 hit The Lion King to the Christmas classic I'll Be Home For Christmas, these were Jonathan Taylor Thomas's most profitable movies before he vanished from Hollywood.
8 How Much Did Man Of The House Make At The Box Office?
Despite getting torn apart by critics, the 1995 comedy film Man Of The House, starring Jonathan Taylor Thomas and Chevy Chase, made over $40 million at the box office. The film follows Jonathan's character as he navigates a relationship with his new stepfather, played by Chevy Chase.
The characters are forced to work together after Chevy's character, who is a lawyer, becomes the subject of a manhunt by relatives of a man he helped land in prison. While critics only give the movie a 14% on rotten tomatoes, audience members were slightly more kind, with their score coming in a 33%, with many crediting Chevy and Jonathan's onscreen chemistry with saving the film.
7 How Much Did The Adventures Of Pinocchio Make At The Box Office?
The Adventures Of Pinocchio may be one of his more minor box office successes, bringing in over $36 million during its run, but it's definitely a movie that's been burned into the minds of those who viewed it. Fans of the hit 1940 animated film Pinocchio were excited to see an updated take on the classic tale.
Unfortunately, while the claymation film stayed faithful to its source material, it didn't add much to the story besides some incredibly unsettling imagery. "The Adventures of Pinocchio is an admirably faithful adaptation of the source material, but it may be too frightening for younger viewers - and too dull for older ones," said one critic on Rotten Tomatoes.
6 How Much Did Tom And Huck Make At The Box Office?
Tom And Huck debuted in 1995 and made $23.9 million during its run in theaters. Based on the novel by Mark Twain, the film received mostly negative reviews from critics, with the film currently sitting at the 25% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Audiences scored the movie far more favorably, with the rotten tomatoes score being 42%. "JTT and Brad Renfro are perfect together and really got that relationship down. Some nice visuals and an above average approach to a family movie" says one audience member review on Rotten Tomatoes.
5 How Much Did I'll Be Home For Christmas Make At The Box Office?
I'll Be Home For Christmas became an instant classic after its 1998 release. Jonathan Taylor Thomas stars in the movie, playing a college student tasked with making it home before Christmas dinner to ensure he gets a Porsche from his father.
The film follows Jonathan as he travels from Los Angeles to New York, accompanied by a cast of hit actors, including Jessica Biel and Gary Cole. The film made 12.2 million at the box office during its run.
While audiences enjoyed the film, critics responded negatively to it. It currently has a critic rating of 25% on Rotten Tomatoes. Audiences, however, have far more favorable takes on the film, with the audience score on Rotten Tomatoes being 42%.
One audience review on Rotten Tomatoes laments upon the pure 90s vibes that ooze from the film. "This epic quote from it sums up both the movie and 90s/00s/10s culture: "I'm a millennial type of guy. I dig world music. I think freons should be banned. I'm into yoga and macrobiotic food." That's actually the first time I ever heard the word millennial," said the commenter.
4 How Much Did The English Dubbed Version Of Pom Poko Make At The Box Office?
Jonathan Taylor Thomas voiced Shokichi in the English dub version of Studio Ghibli's Pom Poko. The movie follows a group of shape-shifting raccoons who must come together to help save their forest homeland from humans who are trying to develop their land. The film was a massive success in the English-speaking market. Internationally, the film made over $33 million.
Critics adored Pom Poko, with the Tomatometer score for the movie being a whopping 86%. It's also one of Jonathan Taylor Thomas's best-scoring films on Rotten Tomatoes. "Pom Poko might fly under the radar for most when it comes to the works of Studio Ghibli, but really should be considered one of their best works," said one critic on the website.
3 How Much Did Wild America Make At The Box Office?
The 1997 film Wild America, starring Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Scott Bairstow, and Devon Sawa, brought in $7.3 million at the box office. The movie is based on the real-life of wildlife documentarian Marty Stouffer. Despite a critics score of 29% on Rotten Tomatoes, the film did reasonably well among audience members, with an audience score of 59%.
"I love this in the fact that it's so much fun and a great story about brothers. The road story aspect also sets it apart from the majority of other coming-of-age dramas. I really thought the cast worked well together and made the biopic element come off a lot more accurate," said one audience reviewer on Rotten Tomatoes.
2 How Much Did The Lion King Make At The Box Office?
Disney's 1994 The Lion King is by far the highest-grossing film Jonathan Taylor Thomas was ever a part of. The film brought in $985 million during its iconic box office run. The movie became one of the highest-grossing animated films of all time. Jonathan voices "Young Simba" in the movie, a pivotal role that has become a favorite among Disney fans of all ages.
Audience members and critics were awe-struck by The Lion King. It's certified fresh on rotten tomatoes, with its critic and audience score being 93%. It's infrequent that critics and audience members agree on a film's greatness, but it's hard to deny that The Lion King is a nearly perfect film.
"While there have been Disney films that have impressed and succeeded in certain areas, it is incredibly rare to find a film with the all-around talent and consistency of The Lion King," says a critic on Rotten Tomatoes.
1 How Much Did Walking Across Egypt Make At The Box Office?
Walking Across Egypt was released in 1999. The coming-of-age film allowed Jonathan Taylor Thomas to work with some of the industry's best and brightest actors, such as Mark Hamill and Ellen Burstyn.
There's no data online about how much Walking Across Egypt made at the box office, but it's worth noting that the film is one of the highest-rated films by audience members, including Jonathan Taylor Thomas. If audience members were excited about the movie, chances are that directly translated into the movie's box office earnings.
