Most Popular Movies 1984
This chart shows the 1984 movie releases that have attracted the most interest on The Numbers web site over the past 24 hours. A share of 100 corresponds to 1 percent of the total views for all 1984 releases.
See also: Domestic Release Schedule for 1984 - Top 1984 Worldwide
1
| The Terminator |
| Director: James Cameron |
| Lead Roles: Arnold Schwarzenegger as The Terminator |
| Initial Theatrical Release: October 26, 1984 (Wide) by Orion Pictures |
| Keywords: End of the World, Time Travel, Visual Effects, Film Noir, Prologue, Intertitle, Robot, Action Horror, 2020s |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $38,019,031 |
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International BO: $40,000,000 |
2
| Purple Rain |
| Director: Albert Magnoli |
| Lead Roles: Prince as The Kid |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 27, 1984 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Autobiographical, Biographical Drama, Musicians, Nightclub |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $68,392,977 |
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International BO: $1,248 |
Synopsis
Headstrong, vulnerable young musician The Kid struggles with his own inner demons and with his alcoholic father who beats his mother. But the madness infects his music, fueling a sound that transforms the struggling, young rocker into a star.
3
| Dune |
| Director: David Lynch |
| Lead Roles: Kyle MacLachlan as Paul Atreides, William Hurt |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 14, 1984 (Wide) by Universal |
| Keywords: Action Adventure, Ensemble |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Action, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $27,447,471 |
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International BO: $57,199 |
4
| Chattanooga Choo Choo |
| Director: Bruce Bilson |
| Lead Roles: George Kennedy as Bert |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 25, 1984 (Limited) |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
5
| Grand Canyon: The Hidden Secrets |
| Director: Kieth Merrill |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 16, 1984 (IMAX) |
| Keywords: Travelogue Documentary |
| Classification: Based on Real Life Events, Documentary, Live Action, Factual |
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Domestic BO: $52,800,000 |
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International BO: $186,200,000 |
6
| Bolero |
| Director: John Derek |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 31, 1984 (Wide) by Cannon |
| Keywords: Erotic Drama, Famously Bad, Loss Of Virginity, Romani, Romance, Bullfighting, Family Affair |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $9,000,000 |
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| Footloose |
| Director: Herbert Ross |
| Lead Roles: Kevin Bacon as Ren McCormack |
| Initial Theatrical Release: February 17, 1984 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Keywords: Dancing, Religious, Rock 'n' Roll, Country Mouse, City Mouse, Culture Clash, Romance, New Guy/Girl in School, Death of a Son or Daughter, Coming of Age, Bullies, Coming-of-Age Drama |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $80,000,000 |
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International BO: $8,940 |
8
| They’re Playing with Fire |
| Director: Howard Avedis |
| Initial Theatrical Release: April, 1984 (Limited) by New World |
| Keywords: College Professor, College, Infidelity, Grindhouse, Slasher Horror, Inheritance |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Horror, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
9
| Firestarter |
| Director: Mark L. Lester |
| Lead Roles: Drew Barrymore as Charlene McGee |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 11, 1984 (Wide) by Universal |
| Keywords: Action Horror |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Horror, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $15,136,870 |
10
| Police Academy |
| Director: Hugh Wilson |
| Lead Roles: Steve Guttenberg as Carey Mahoney, Kim Cattrall as Cadet Karen Thompson, Bubba Smith as Cadet Moses Hightower, George Gaynes as Cmndt. Eric Lassard, G.W. Bailey as Lt. Thaddeus Harris, Leslie Easterbrook as Sgt. Debbie Callahan, David Graf as Cadet Eugene Tackleberry, Marion Ramsey as Cadet Laverne Hooks, Michael Winslow as Cadet Larvell Jones, Hugh Wilson as Angry driver, Donovan Scott as Cadet Leslie Barbara, Andrew Rubin as Cadet George Martín, Bruce Mahler as Cadet Douglas Fackler |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 23, 1984 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Police life, Intertitle |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $81,198,894 |
11
| Top Secret! |
| Director: David Zucker, Jerry Zucker, Jim Abrahams |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 22, 1984 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Keywords: Spoof, Rebellion, Footage Shown in Reverse, Singers, Farcical / Slapstick Comedy, Secret Agent, Tortured for Information, East Germany, Commies, Betrayal, Surprise Twist |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $21,100,000 |
12
| The Karate Kid |
| Director: John G. Avildsen |
| Lead Roles: Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso, Pat Morita as Mr. Kesuke Miyagi |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 22, 1984 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Martial Arts, Remade, Martial Arts Master, Bullies, Tournament, Romance, Love Triangle, Asian-Americans, Set in Los Angeles, Set in California, Coming of Age, Mentor, Cheerleaders, Sports Action |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $90,815,558 |
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International BO: $42,823 |
13
| Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom |
| Director: Steven Spielberg |
| Lead Roles: Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones, Kate Capshaw as Wilhelmina 'Willie' Scott, Jonathan Ke Quan as Short Round |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 23, 1984 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Keywords: Treasure Hunters, Occult, Organized Crime, Rescue, Escape, Voodoo, Kidnap, Martial Arts, Character's Journey Shown on Map, Performing Arts, Intertitle, Archaeology, Directing Yourself, Gratuitous Cameos, In a Plane, Prequel, Sequels Without Their Original Stars, Chase Adventure |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $179,880,271 |
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International BO: $153,200,000 |
14
| 2010 |
| Director: Les Mayfield, Peter Hyams |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 7, 1984 (Wide) by MGM |
| Keywords: Techno-Thriller, Delayed Sequel, Space Program, Cold War, 2010s, Artificial Intelligence |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $41,000,000 |
15
| Gremlins |
| Director: Joe Dante |
| Lead Roles: Zach Galligan as Billy Peltzer, Phoebe Cates as Kate Beringer, Hoyt Axton as Randall Peltzer, Polly Holliday as Mrs. Deagle, Frances Lee McCain as Lynn Peltzer |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 8, 1984 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Visual Effects, One Night, Monster |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Fantasy |
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Domestic BO: $151,661,913 |
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International BO: $783,845 |
16
| The Flamingo Kid |
| Director: Garry Marshall |
| Lead Roles: Matt Dillon as Jeffrey Willis |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 21, 1984 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox |
| Keywords: Coming of Age, Comedy Drama, Gambling, Class Warfare, Mentor, Dysfunctional Family, 1960s, Ensemble |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $23,859,382 |
17
| The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension |
| Director: W.D. Richter |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 10, 1984 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox |
| Keywords: Chase Adventure, Cult Movie, Friendly Alien on Earth, Alien Invasion, Musicians, Inventor, Mad Scientist, 1930s, Possessed, Twins, Death of a Twin, Death of a Sibling, Death of a Spouse or Fiancée / Fiancé |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $6,300,000 |
19
| Starman |
| Director: John Carpenter |
| Lead Roles: Jeff Bridges as Starman |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 14, 1984 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Friendly Alien on Earth, First Contact, Chase Adventure, Romance, Interspecies Romance, Road Trip, Fugitive / On the Run, Unexpected Pregnancy, Widow/Widower, Gambling, Cult Movie |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $28,700,000 |
20
| Breakin' |
| Director: Joel Silberg |
| Lead Roles: Christopher McDonald as James |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 4, 1984 (Wide) by Cannon |
| Keywords: Dancing, Musical Drama, Hip Hop and Rap |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Musical, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $36,100,000 |
21
| Razorback |
| Director: Russell Mulcahy |
| Initial Theatrical Release: April 19, 1984 (Wide) (Australia) |
| Keywords: Animals Gone Bad |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Horror, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $138,643 |
22
| Beverly Hills Cop |
| Director: Martin Brest |
| Lead Roles: Eddie Murphy as Axel Foley |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 5, 1984 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Keywords: Undercover, Buddy Cop, Organized Crime, Narcotics, Directing Yourself, Car Chase, Life on the Outside |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $234,760,478 |
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International BO: $81,539,522 |
23
| Ghostbusters |
| Director: Ivan Reitman |
| Lead Roles: Bill Murray as Doctor Peter Venkman, Dan Aykroyd as Doctor Raymond Stantz, Harold Ramis as Dr. Egon Spengler |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 8, 1984 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Visual Effects, Possessed, Haunting, College, Academics, Paranormal Investigation, End of the World, Demons, Set in New York, Supernatural, Horror Comedy |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $242,604,185 |
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International BO: $52,978,295 |
24
| Crimes of Passion |
| Director: Ken Russell |
| Lead Roles: Kathleen Turner as Joanna Crane |
| Initial Theatrical Release: October 19, 1984 (Wide) by New World |
| Keywords: Erotic Thriller, Relationships Gone Wrong, Prostitution, Double Life, Infidelity |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $2,912,945 |
25
| Swing Shift |
| Director: Jonathan Demme |
| Lead Roles: Kurt Russell as Lucky/Mike, Goldie Hawn as Kay Walsh |
| Initial Theatrical Release: April 13, 1984 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: World War II, Romantic Drama, 1940s |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $6,700,000 |