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R Movies Released in 1979
This list shows all R films released in 1979, 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 R Movies for 1979
| Release Date | Movie | Genre | Release Type | Revenue to Date | Trailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 TBD | Dracula | Horror | Theatrical | $21,595,608 | |
| January 11 | L’innocente | Drama | Theatrical | $29,451 | |
| January 19 | On the Yard | Drama | Theatrical | $0 | |
| February 1 | The Warriors | Action | Theatrical | $22,495,493 | |
| March 14 | Voices | Drama | Theatrical | $27,445 | |
| April 25 | Manhattan | Romantic Comedy | Theatrical | $40,053,595 | |
| May 25 | Alien | Horror | Theatrical | $186,955,482 | |
| May 31 | The Brood | Horror | Theatrical | $445,493 | |
| June 30 | The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires | Theatrical | $93,657 | ||
| Jun, 1979 TBD | Racquet | Comedy | Theatrical | $0 | |
| July 13 | The Wanderers | Drama | Theatrical | $23,184,245 | |
| August 3 | The Amityville Horror | Horror | Theatrical | $86,432,520 | |
| August 15 | Apocalypse Now | Action | Theatrical | $95,140,425 | |
| Apocalypse Now | Action | Theatrical | $95,140,425 | ||
| Apocalypse Now | Action | Theatrical | $95,140,425 | ||
| August 17 | Life of Brian | Comedy | Theatrical | $20,548,649 | |
| Prova d’orchestra | Comedy | Theatrical | $0 | ||
| September 14 | City on Fire | Action | Theatrical | $0 | |
| September 19 | Die Blechtrommel | Drama | Theatrical | $0 | |
| Yanks | Drama | Theatrical | $0 | ||
| September 28 | Scum | Thriller/Suspense | Theatrical | $5,405 | |
| October 5 | 10 | Romantic Comedy | Theatrical | $52,134,699 | |
| December 14 | The Jerk | Comedy | Theatrical | $73,691,419 | |