Most Popular Movies 1985
This chart shows the 1985 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 1985 releases.
See also: Domestic Release Schedule for 1985 - Top 1985 Worldwide
1
| Death Wish 3 |
| Director: Michael Winner |
| Lead Roles: Charles Bronson as Paul Kersey |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 1, 1985 (Wide) by Cannon |
| Keywords: Gangs, Revenge, Action Thriller |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $16,116,878 |
2
| Santa Claus |
| Director: Jeannot Szwarc |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 29, 1985 (Wide) by Sony/TriStar |
| Keywords: Christmas, Family Adventure, Christmas in November, Santa Claus, Cult Movie, Prologue, Middle Ages, Elves |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Live Action, Fantasy |
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Domestic BO: $23,717,291 |
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International BO: $25,849 |
3
| Wild Geese 2 |
| Director: Peter Hunt |
| Lead Roles: Scott Glenn, Barbara Carrera, Edward Fox |
| Initial Theatrical Release: October 18, 1985 (Wide) by Universal |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
4
| One Magic Christmas |
| Director: Phillip Borsos |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 22, 1985 (Wide) by Walt Disney |
| Keywords: Christmas, Family Drama, Christmas in November, Santa Claus, Angels, Single Parent |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Fantasy |
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Domestic BO: $13,229,514 |
5
| Code Name: Emerald |
| Initial Theatrical Release: September 27, 1985 (Wide) by MGM |
| Keywords: World War II |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Action, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $515,029 |
6
| The Hit |
| Director: Stephen Frears |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 8, 1985 (Wide) by Island/Alive |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $876,775 |
7
| The Breakfast Club |
| Director: John Hughes |
| Lead Roles: Emilio Estevez as Andrew Clarke, Anthony Michael Hall as Brian Johnson, Judd Nelson as John Bender, Molly Ringwald as Claire Standish, Ally Sheedy as Allison Reynolds |
| Initial Theatrical Release: February 15, 1985 (Wide) by Universal |
| Keywords: Wrestling, High School, Juvenile Delinquent, Comedy Drama, Coming of Age, Romance, Cross-Class Romance |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $45,875,171 |
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International BO: $29,955 |
8
| Sesame Street Presents Follow That Bird |
| Director: Ken Kwapis |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 2, 1985 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Puppets in a Live-Action World, Gratuitous Cameos, Monster, Family Adventure, Road Trip |
| Classification: Based on TV, Adventure, Live Action, Kids Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $13,961,370 |
9
| The Heavenly Kid |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 26, 1985 (Wide) by Orion Pictures |
| Keywords: Romance |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Romantic Comedy, Live Action, Fantasy |
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Domestic BO: $3,852,271 |
10
| The Stuff |
| Director: Larry Cohen |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 14, 1985 (Limited) by New World |
| Keywords: Body Horror |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Black Comedy, Live Action, Fantasy |
11
| Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment |
| Director: Jerry Paris |
| Lead Roles: Steve Guttenberg as Carey Mahoney, Bubba Smith as Officer Moses Hightower, David Graf as Officer Eugene Tackleberry, Michael Winslow as Officer Larvell Jones, Bruce Mahler as Officer Douglas Fackler, Colleen Camp as Sergeant Kathleen Kirkland, Art Metrano as Lt. Mauser, Marion Ramsey as Officer Laverne Hooks, Howard Hesseman as Capt. Peter ‘Pete’ Lassard, George Gaynes as Cmdt. Eric Lassard |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 29, 1985 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Farcical / Slapstick Comedy, Beat Cops, Police life, Undercover |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $55,337,042 |
12
| That Was Then… This is Now |
| Director: Christopher Cain |
| Lead Roles: Emilio Estevez as Mark Jennings |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 8, 1985 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Keywords: Coming of Age, Coming-of-Age Drama, Juvenile Delinquent, Drug Dealer, Romance, Missing Person, Screenplay Written By the Star |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $8,630,068 |
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| The Goonies |
| Director: Richard Donner |
| Lead Roles: Sean Astin as Mikey, Josh Brolin as Brand, Jeff Cohen as Chunk, Corey Feldman as Mouth, Kerri Green as Andy, Martha Plimpton as Stef, Ke Huy Quan as Data |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 7, 1985 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Treasure Hunters, Fugitive / On the Run, Dysfunctional Family, Mutants, Pirates, Gangs, Unbelieving Police, Learning Disabilities, Money Troubles, Land Developer, Chase Adventure, Cult Movie |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $62,947,466 |
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International BO: $858,679 |
14
| Brazil |
| Director: Terry Gilliam |
| Lead Roles: Jonathan Pryce as Sam Lowry |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 31, 1985 (Wide) (Australia) |
| Keywords: Visual Effects, Film Noir, Dystopia, Government Bureaucracy, Intentionally Anachronistic, Dream Sequence, Surprise Twist, Directing Yourself, Director Cameo |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Black Comedy, Live Action, Fantasy |
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Domestic BO: $9,929,135 |
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International BO: $5,349 |
15
| Ran |
| Director: Akira Kurosawa |
| Lead Roles: Tatsuya Nakadai as Lord Hidetora Ichimonji |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 20, 1985 (Limited) by Rialto Pictures |
| Keywords: Retirement, Feudal Japan, Civil War, Revenge, Betrayal, Suicide, Assassination, Sibling Rivalry, Buddhism |
| Classification: Based on Play, Drama, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $2,132,974 |
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International BO: $44,668 |
Synopsis
The story of aging Lord Hidetora, whose decision to bequeath his kingdom to his three sons sparks a power struggle that leads to chaos and madness.
16
| Private Resort |
| Director: George Bowers |
| Lead Roles: Rob Morrow as Ben, Johnny Depp as Jack, Emily Longstreth, Tony Azito, Leslie Easterbrook as Bobbie Sue |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 3, 1985 (Wide) by Sony/TriStar |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $331,816 |
17
| The Color Purple |
| Director: Steven Spielberg |
| Lead Roles: Margaret Avery as Shug Avery |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 18, 1985 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: African Americans, Historical Drama, Coming of Age, 1986 Oscars Best Picture Nominee |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Drama, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $94,029,472 |
18
| Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome |
| Director: George Miller |
| Lead Roles: Mel Gibson as Mad Max |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 10, 1985 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Post Apocalypse, Action Adventure, Down Syndrome, Australia, Near Future, Dystopia |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $36,230,219 |
19
| Gojira |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 23, 1985 (Wide) by New World, released as Godzilla 1985 |
| Keywords: Monster |
| Classification: Remake, Action, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $2,443,200 |
20
| Avenging Angel |
| Director: Robert Vincent O’Neil |
| Lead Roles: Betsy Russell as Molly “Angel” Stewart |
| Initial Theatrical Release: January 11, 1985 (Wide) by New World |
| Keywords: Action Thriller, Prostitution, Police Detective, Revenge, Death of a Son or Daughter, Kidnap, Rescue |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $5,622,787 |
21
| Just One of the Guys |
| Director: Lisa Gottlieb |
| Lead Roles: Joyce Hyser as Theresa ‘Terry’ Griffith/(Mr.) Terence ‘Terry’ Griffith |
| Initial Theatrical Release: April 26, 1985 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Cross-Dressing, High School, Undercover, Romance, Bullies, Investigative Journalist, Woman in a Male Dominated Profession, Sexism, Relationship Advice, Romantic Comedy |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Romantic Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $11,377,655 |
22
| Back to the Future |
| Director: Robert Zemeckis |
| Lead Roles: Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 3, 1985 (Wide) by Universal |
| Keywords: Time Travel, Action Adventure, Death of a Mentor, Dysfunctional Family, Bullies, Romance, Relationships Gone Wrong, Voyeurism, Terrorism |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $215,136,452 |
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International BO: $173,250,370 |
23
| Rustlers' Rhapsody |
| Director: Hugh Wilson |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 10, 1985 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Keywords: Spoof, Comedy Westerns, Voiceover/Narration, Surprise Twist, Retro Black and White, Prologue, Ambush, Satire |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Western, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $4,847,085 |
24
| Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer |
| Director: Kimio Yabuki, Bernard Deyriès |
| Lead Roles: Bettina as Rainbow Brite |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 15, 1985 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Family Adventure, Good vs. Evil, Bent on World Domination |
| Classification: Based on Toy, Adventure, Hand Animation, Fantasy |
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Domestic BO: $4,889,971 |
25
| Plenty |
| Director: Fred Schepisi |
| Lead Roles: Meryl Streep as Susan Traherne |
| Initial Theatrical Release: September 19, 1985 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox |
| Keywords: Life Drama, 1940s, World War II, 1950s, French Resistance, Romance, Relationships Gone Wrong, 1960s, Political, Mental Illness |
| Classification: Based on Play, Drama, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $6,104,212 |