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Drama Movies Released in 1983
This list shows all Drama films released in 1983, 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 Drama Movies for 1983
Release
Date | Movie | Creative Type | Release
Type | Revenue
to Date | Trailer |
|---|
| |
| January, 1983 |
| 1983 TBD |
Tough Enough |
Contemporary Fiction |
Theatrical |
$2,433,722 |
|
| |
| January 21 |
Independence Day |
Contemporary Fiction |
Theatrical |
$151,462 |
|
|
Threshold |
Science Fiction |
Theatrical |
$0 |
|
|
The Year of Living Dangerously |
Historical Fiction |
Theatrical |
$10,278,575 |
|
| |
| January 29 |
Xiao Bi de gu shi (小畢的故事) |
Contemporary Fiction |
Theatrical |
$0 |
|
| |
| January 30 |
La notte di San Lorenzo |
Historical Fiction |
Theatrical |
$0 |
|
| February, 1983 |
| February 4 |
Without a Trace |
Contemporary Fiction |
Theatrical |
$9,632,062 |
|
| |
| February 18 |
Table for Five |
Contemporary Fiction |
Theatrical |
$2,400,000 |
|
| |
| February 25 |
Betrayal |
Contemporary Fiction |
Theatrical |
$0 |
|
| March, 1983 |
| March 4 |
Britannia Hospital |
|
Theatrical |
$0 |
|
|
Tender Mercies |
Contemporary Fiction |
Theatrical |
$8,443,124 |
|
| |
| March 23 |
Jeanne Dielman, 23 Quai du Commerce, … |
Contemporary Fiction |
Theatrical |
$340,284 |
|
| |
| March 25 |
Bad Boys |
Contemporary Fiction |
Theatrical |
$9,200,000 |
|
|
Otto er et naesehorn |
Contemporary Fiction |
Theatrical |
$0 |
|
|
The Outsiders |
Historical Fiction |
Theatrical |
$25,722,974 |
|
| April, 1983 |
| April 1 |
Heart Like a Wheel |
Dramatization |
Theatrical |
$0 |
|
|
Man, Woman and Child |
Contemporary Fiction |
Theatrical |
$2,300,000 |
|
| |
| April 11 |
Hai tan de yi tian (海灘的一天) |
Contemporary Fiction |
Theatrical |
$37,482 |
|
| |
| April 15 |
Flashdance |
Contemporary Fiction |
Theatrical |
$201,463,574 |
|
| |
| April 22 |
Dans la ville blanche |
Historical Fiction |
Theatrical |
$2,551 |
|
|
Exposed |
Contemporary Fiction |
Theatrical |
$1,352,083 |
|
| |
| April 29 |
The Draughtsman’s Contract |
Historical Fiction |
Theatrical |
$27,011 |
|
| May, 1983 |
| May 6 |
Alsino y el cóndor |
|
Theatrical |
$0 |
|
| |
| May 18 |
L’argent |
Contemporary Fiction |
Theatrical |
$119,318 |
|
| |
| May 27 |
Chained Heat |
Contemporary Fiction |
Theatrical |
$6,149,983 |
|
|
Fanny och Alexander |
Historical Fiction |
Theatrical |
$4,987,150 |
|
| |
| May 28 |
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence |
Historical Fiction |
Theatrical |
$2,306,560 |
|
| June, 1983 |
| June 3 |
Le retour de Martin Guerre |
Historical Fiction |
Theatrical |
$2,639,015 |
|
| July, 1983 |
| July 6 |
Le Cercle des Passions |
Historical Fiction |
Theatrical |
$0 |
|
| |
| July 15 |
Staying Alive |
Contemporary Fiction |
Theatrical |
$126,041,474 |
|
| August, 1983 |
| August 26 |
Daniel |
Historical Fiction |
Theatrical |
$484,068 |
|
| September, 1983 |
| September 2 |
Lonely Hearts |
Contemporary Fiction |
Theatrical |
$683,534 |
|
| |
| September 15 |
Heat and Dust |
Historical Fiction |
Theatrical |
$958,654 |
|
| |
| September 21 |
Cross Creek |
Dramatization |
Theatrical |
$205,970 |
|
|
Educating Rita |
Contemporary Fiction |
Theatrical |
$14,688,000 |
|
| |
| September 23 |
Eddie and the Cruisers |
Contemporary Fiction |
Theatrical |
$4,685,097 |
|
| |
| September 30 |
Hanna K. |
Contemporary Fiction |
Theatrical |
$110,000 |
|
|
The Lonely Lady |
Contemporary Fiction |
Theatrical |
$1,340,996 |
|
| October, 1983 |
| October 7 |
E la nave va |
Historical Fiction |
Theatrical |
$0 |
|
|
Never Cry Wolf |
Contemporary Fiction |
Theatrical |
$27,668,764 |
|
|
Rumble Fish |
Contemporary Fiction |
Theatrical |
$2,500,098 |
|
| |
| October 21 |
All the Right Moves |
Contemporary Fiction |
Theatrical |
$17,200,000 |
|
|
The Right Stuff |
Dramatization |
Theatrical |
$21,500,213 |
|
|
Under Fire |
Historical Fiction |
Theatrical |
$5,696,391 |
|
| |
| October 28 |
The Wicked Lady |
Historical Fiction |
Theatrical |
$653,825 |
|
| November, 1983 |
| November 4 |
Experience Preferred |
Contemporary Fiction |
Theatrical |
$822,650 |
|
|
Running Brave |
Dramatization |
Theatrical |
$1,204,595 |
|
|
Testament |
Contemporary Fiction |
Theatrical |
$1,537,122 |
|
| |
| November 10 |
Star 80 |
Dramatization |
Theatrical |
$6,472,990 |
|
| |
| November 18 |
A Night in Heaven |
Contemporary Fiction |
Theatrical |
$5,563,663 |
|
| |
| November 23 |
Terms of Endearment |
Contemporary Fiction |
Theatrical |
$108,423,749 |
|
| |
| November 28 |
The Day After |
Science Fiction |
Theatrical |
$239,610 |
|
| December, 1983 |
| December 6 |
The Dresser |
Historical Fiction |
Theatrical |
$5,310,748 |
|
| |
| December 9 |
Scarface |
Historical Fiction |
Theatrical |
$45,233,082 |
|
| |
| December 13 |
Los Nuevos Extraterrestres |
Science Fiction |
Theatrical |
$0 |
|
| |
| December 14 |
Silkwood |
Dramatization |
Theatrical |
$35,737,135 |
|
| |
| December 16 |
Gorky Park |
Contemporary Fiction |
Theatrical |
$16,184,151 |
|
| |
| December 23 |
Le Beau Mariage |
Historical Fiction |
Theatrical |
$806 |
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