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
| 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 |
2
| The Gods Must Be Crazy |
| Director: Jamie Uys |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 9, 1984 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox |
| Keywords: Voiceover/Narration, Satire, Satirical Comedy |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $30,031,783 |
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International BO: $4,300,000 |
3
| 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 |
4
| 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 |
5
| A Passage to India |
| Director: David Lean |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 14, 1984 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Historical Drama, Set in India, Falsely Accused, Sex Crimes, 1985 Oscars Best Picture Nominee |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Drama, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $27,187,653 |
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International BO: $243 |
6
| 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 |
7
| Unfaithfully Yours |
| Director: Howard Zieff |
| Initial Theatrical Release: February 10, 1984 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox |
| Keywords: Film Noir, Romance |
| Classification: Remake, Romantic Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $19,928,200 |
8
| The Brother from Another Planet |
| Director: John Sayles |
| Initial Theatrical Release: September 7, 1984 (Wide) by Cinecom |
| Keywords: Action Comedy, Alien Encounters, Mute, Bounty Hunter, Fugitive / On the Run, Unnamed Character, Ensemble |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $3,700,000 |
9
| 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 MartÃn, 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 |
10
| No Small Affair |
| Lead Roles: Demi Moore as Laura |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 9, 1984 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Romance |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Romantic Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $4,994,094 |
11
| 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 |
12
| El Norte |
| Director: Gregory Nava |
| Initial Theatrical Release: January 11, 1984 (Limited) by Cinecom |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
Synopsis
A brother and sister flee from Guatemala after the 1982 coup, during which their father is murdered and their mother imprisoned. They are smuggled over the Mexican border into America at Tijuana and make their way to Los Angeles where they find work. The girl falls ill and her brother loses his job. He sets out for Chicago unaware that his sister is dying.
13
| Falling in Love |
| Director: Ulu Grosbard |
| Lead Roles: Robert De Niro as Frank Raftis, Meryl Streep as Molly Gilmore |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 21, 1984 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Keywords: Romantic Drama, Romance, Christmas, Christmas in November, Infidelity, Relationships Gone Wrong |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $10,600,000 |
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International BO: $3,205 |
14
| Suburbia |
| Director: Penelope Spheeris |
| Lead Roles: Chris Pedersen, Bill Coyne |
| Initial Theatrical Release: April 13, 1984 (Limited) by New World |
| Classification: Drama, Live Action |
15
| The Ice Pirates |
| Director: Stewart Raffill |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 16, 1984 (Wide) by MGM/UA Classics |
| Keywords: Action Comedy, Set in Outer Space, Royalty, Romance, Pirates, Time Travel, Missing Person |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $13,075,390 |
16
| Revenge of the Nerds |
| Director: Jeff Kanew |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 20, 1984 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox |
| Keywords: College, Revenge, Fraternity/Sorority, Parties Gone Wild, Slobs vs. Snobs, House Music / Electronica, LGBTQ+, Voyeurism, Competitive Eating, Child Prodigy, Teenage Sex Comedy, Sex Crimes |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $40,874,452 |
17
| Against All Odds |
| Director: Taylor Hackford |
| Lead Roles: Jeff Bridges as Terry Brogan, Rachel Ward as Jessie Wyler |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 2, 1984 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Film Noir, Crime Thriller, Romance, Relationships Gone Wrong, Killing in Self Defence, Love Triangle, Abusive boyfriend, Dysfunctional Family, Fugitive / On the Run, Remake, Remake with Returning Cast Member, Football, Athletes Past Their Prime, Gambling, Organized Crime, Government Corruption, Erotic Thriller |
| Classification: Remake, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $25,100,000 |
18
| Tightrope |
| Director: Richard Tuggle |
| Lead Roles: Clint Eastwood as Wes Block |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 17, 1984 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Film Noir, Crime Thriller, Crime, Directing Yourself, Prostitution, Corrupt Cops, Police Detective, Serial Killer, LGBTQ+, Revenge, Sex Crimes, Erotic Thriller |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $48,100,000 |
19
| 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 |
20
| The Neverending Story |
| Director: Wolfgang Petersen |
| Lead Roles: Noah Hathaway as Atreyu, Barret Oliver as Bastian, Tami Stronach as The Childlike Empress |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 20, 1984 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Family Adventure, Bullies, Story within a Story, Prince/Princess, End of the World |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Adventure, Live Action, Fantasy |
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Domestic BO: $21,300,000 |
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International BO: $127,944 |
21
| 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 |
22
| Purple Hearts |
| Director: Sidney J. Furie |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 30, 1984 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Vietnam War |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $952,478 |
23
| A Soldier's Story |
| Director: Norman Jewison |
| Initial Theatrical Release: September 14, 1984 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: World War II, Crime Drama, Murder Mystery, African Americans, Bigotry, 1940s, Set in Louisiana, Novel or Other Work Adapted by Author, 1985 Oscars Best Picture Nominee |
| Classification: Based on Play, Drama, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $22,100,000 |
24
| Splash |
| Director: Ron Howard |
| Lead Roles: Tom Hanks as Allen Bauer, Daryl Hannah as Madison |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 9, 1984 (Wide) by Walt Disney |
| Keywords: Romantic Comedy, Mermaids, Interspecies Romance, Romance, Set in New York City, Set in New York, Underwater |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Romantic Comedy, Live Action, Fantasy |
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Domestic BO: $62,599,495 |
25
| Romancing the Stone |
| Director: Robert Zemeckis |
| Lead Roles: Michael Douglas as Jack Colton, Kathleen Turner as Joan Wilder |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 30, 1984 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox |
| Keywords: Treasure Hunters, Chase Adventure, Writing and Writers, Romance, Hostage, Rescue |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $75,078,260 |
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International BO: $40,000,000 |
Synopsis
Joan Wilder, a writer of adventure stories, takes the chance to live an adventure on her own when she goes on the hunt for a valuable jewel. She is helped by soldier of fortune Jack Colton and competes with the cowardly Ralph. The adventure takes them to the wilds of Colombia.