Most Popular Movies 1991
This chart shows the 1991 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 1991 releases.
See also: Domestic Release Schedule for 1991 - Top 1991 Worldwide
1
| The Silence of the Lambs |
| Director: Jonathan Demme |
| Lead Roles: Jodie Foster as Clarice Starling, Anthony Hopkins as Hannibal Lecter |
| Initial Theatrical Release: February 14, 1991 (Wide) by Orion Pictures |
| Keywords: Serial Killer, Cannibalism, Oscars Best Picture Winner, Psychological Horror, 1992 Oscars Best Picture Nominee |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Horror, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $130,726,716 |
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International BO: $145,000,000 |
2
| City Slickers |
| Director: Ron Underwood |
| Lead Roles: Billy Crystal as Mitch Robbins, Daniel Stern as Phil Berquist, Bruno Kirby as Ed Furillo |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 7, 1991 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Mid-Life Crisis, Comedy Westerns |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $124,033,791 |
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International BO: $81 |
3
| Terminator 2: Judgment Day |
| Director: James Cameron |
| Lead Roles: Arnold Schwarzenegger as The Terminator |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 2, 1991 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Visual Effects, End of the World, Time Travel, Yesterday's Tomorrow, 1990s, Robot, 3D Re-release, 2020s, Set in Los Angeles, Near Future, Voiceover/Narration, Prologue, Foster Family, Dysfunctional Family, Mental Hospital, 3-D, 3-D - Post-production Conversion, Action Adventure |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Animation/Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $203,464,105 |
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International BO: $311,897,419 |
4
| Beauty and the Beast |
| Director: Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise |
| Lead Roles: Paige O'Hara as Belle, Robby Benson as Beast |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 13, 1991 (Wide) by Walt Disney |
| Keywords: Family Movie, Prince/Princess, Romance, 3D Re-release, Curses, Revenge, Kidnap, Rescue, 3-D - Post-production Conversion, 1992 Oscars Best Picture Nominee, Family Musical |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Musical, Hand Animation, Fantasy |
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Domestic BO: $206,333,165 |
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International BO: $232,323,678 |
Synopsis
Belle is a bright and beautiful young woman who's taken prisoner by a hideous beast in his castle. Despite her precarious situation, Belle befriends the castle's enchanted staff - a teapot, a candelabra and a mantel clock, among others - and ultimately learns to see beneath the Beast's exterior to discover the heart and soul of a prince.
5
| Backdraft |
| Director: Ron Howard |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 24, 1991 (Wide) by Universal |
| Keywords: Firefighter, Arson, Crime Thriller, Government Corruption, Surprise Twist, Revenge, 1970s, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent, Set in Chicago, Death of a Sibling, Filmed in Chicago, IL, Filmed in Illinois, United States, Filmed in United States |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $77,868,585 |
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International BO: $74,500,000 |
6
| Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey |
| Director: Peter Hewitt |
| Lead Roles: Keanu Reeves as Ted "Theodore" Logan, Alex Winter as Bill S. Preston, Esq./Granny Preston/Evil Bill |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 19, 1991 (Wide) by Orion Pictures |
| Keywords: Time Travel, Heaven and Hell, The Devil, Robot, Death as a Character, Rock 'n' Roll, Good vs. Evil, Chase Adventure |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Live Action, Fantasy |
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Domestic BO: $37,537,675 |
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International BO: $2,337 |
7
| Rush |
| Lead Roles: Jason Patric as Raynor, Jennifer Jason Leigh as Kristen |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 22, 1991 (Wide) |
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Domestic BO: $7,241,350 |
8
| Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 6, 1991 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Keywords: Visual Effects, Wrongfully Convicted, Conspiracy Theory, Political Thriller |
| Classification: Based on TV, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $74,888,996 |
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International BO: $22,011,004 |
9
| Out for Justice |
| Director: John Flynn |
| Lead Roles: Steven Seagal as Detective Gino Felino |
| Initial Theatrical Release: April 12, 1991 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Mafia, Action Thriller, Organized Crime, Crime, NYPD, Police Detective, Narcotics, Addiction, Mental Illness, Anger Management Issues |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $39,673,161 |
10
| Highlander II: The Quickening |
| Director: Russell Mulcahy |
| Lead Roles: Christopher Lambert as Connor MacLeod |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 1, 1991 (Wide) by InterStar Releasing |
| Keywords: Action Adventure, Prologue, Near Future, Environment, 1990s, 2020s, Corporate Malfeasance |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Fantasy |
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Domestic BO: $14,184,134 |
11
| If Looks Could Kill |
| Director: William Dear |
| Lead Roles: Richard Grieco as Michael Corben |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 15, 1991 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Kid Spies, Action Comedy, C.I.A., Mistaken Identity, Hitmen, Bent on World Domination |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Fantasy |
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Domestic BO: $7,781,025 |
12
| Nothing But Trouble |
| Director: Dan Aykroyd |
| Lead Roles: Chevy Chase as Chris Thorne, Dan Aykroyd as Judge Alvin 'J.P.' Valkenheiser & Bobo, John Candy as Dennis & Eldona, Demi Moore as Diane Lightson |
| Initial Theatrical Release: February 15, 1991 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Same Actor, Multiple Roles, Horror Comedy, Old Age Makeup, Revenge, Famously Bad, Corrupt Cops, Corrupt Judge, Screenplay Written By the Star, Directing Yourself, Actors Making Their Directorial Debut |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Fantasy |
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Domestic BO: $8,479,793 |
13
| Warlock |
| Director: Steve Miner |
| Initial Theatrical Release: January 10, 1991 (Wide) by Trimark |
| Keywords: Time Travel, Supernatural, Supernatural Horror, 1600s, Satan, Revenge, Curses |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Horror, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $8,824,553 |
14
| The Doors |
| Director: Oliver Stone |
| Lead Roles: Meg Ryan as Pamela Courson |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 1, 1991 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Biography, Rock 'n' Roll, Musicians, Biographical Drama, 1940s, 1960s, Narcotics, Drug Overdose, 1970s, Addiction |
| Classification: Based on Real Life Events, Drama, Live Action, Dramatization |
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Domestic BO: $34,416,893 |
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International BO: $52,348 |
15
| Hook |
| Director: Steven Spielberg |
| Lead Roles: Dustin Hoffman as Captain James S. Hook, Robin Williams as Peter Banning, Julia Roberts as Tinkerbell, Bob Hoskins as Smee |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 11, 1991 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Visual Effects, Pirates, Family Adventure, Dysfunctional Family, Faulty Memory, Fairies, Delayed Sequel, Live Action Cartoon |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Adventure, Live Action, Kids Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $119,654,823 |
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International BO: $181,200,000 |
16
| What About Bob? |
| Director: Frank Oz |
| Lead Roles: Richard Dreyfuss as Leo Marvin, M.D., Bill Murray as Bob “Bobby” Wiley |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 17, 1991 (Wide) by Walt Disney |
| Keywords: Family Vacations, Farcical / Slapstick Comedy, Therapists / Therapy, Mental Illness, Epilogue, Slow Motion Scene |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $63,710,000 |
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| JFK |
| Director: Oliver Stone |
| Lead Roles: Kevin Costner as Jim Garrison |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 20, 1991 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Mafia, Courtroom / Legal Drama, 1992 Oscars Best Picture Nominee |
| Classification: Based on Factual Book/Article, Drama, Live Action, Dramatization |
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Domestic BO: $70,405,498 |
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International BO: $134,994,502 |
19
| Grand Canyon |
| Director: Lawrence Kasdan |
| Lead Roles: Steve Martin as Davis |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 25, 1991 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox |
| Keywords: Life Drama, Ensemble, Mugging, Movie Business, Movie Director, Mid-Life Crisis, Abandoned Child, Adopted Family, Vacation |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $32,350,000 |
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International BO: $7,748,309 |
20
| Slacker |
| Director: Richard Linklater |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 1, 1991 (Wide) by Orion Classics |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $1,227,508 |
21
| New Jack City |
| Director: Mario Van Peebles |
| Lead Roles: Wesley Snipes as Nino Brown |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 8, 1991 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Mafia, Film Noir, Hood Film |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $47,624,253 |
22
| Toy Soldiers |
| Director: Daniel Petrie Jr |
| Lead Roles: Sean Astin as Billy Tepper, Wil Wheaton as Joey Trotta, Keith Coogan as Snuffy Bradberry, George Perez as Ricardo Montoya, T.E. Russell as Hank Giles |
| Initial Theatrical Release: April 26, 1991 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Kidnap, Terrorism, Hostage, Revenge, Organized Crime, Mafia, Narcotics, Action Thriller |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $15,073,942 |
Synopsis
A boarding school holding the kids of some of Americas rich and powerful is taken hostage by a Central American terrorist, and it is up to a rebellious group of boys to free the school from the terrorist attack.
23
| The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear |
| Director: David Zucker |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 28, 1991 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Keywords: Spoof |
| Classification: Based on TV, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $86,930,411 |
24
| Critters 3 |
| Video Release Date: December 11, 1991 by New Line Home Video |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Horror, Live Action, Science Fiction |
25
| The Man in the Moon |
| Director: Robert Mulligan |
| Lead Roles: Reese Witherspoon as Danielle "Dani" Trant |
| Initial Theatrical Release: October 4, 1991 (Wide) by MGM |
| Keywords: Coming-of-Age Drama, Romance, First Love, 1950s, Set in Louisiana, Life on a Farm, Death of a Girlfriend / Boyfriend, Love Triangle, Relationships Gone Wrong |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $2,853,801 |