Most Popular Movies 1986
This chart shows the 1986 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 1986 releases.
See also: Domestic Release Schedule for 1986 - Top 1986 Worldwide
1
| Aliens |
| Director: James Cameron |
| Lead Roles: Sigourney Weaver as Ellen Ripley |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 18, 1986 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox |
| Keywords: Parasite, Corporate Malfeasance, Nightmare, Dream Sequence, Action Horror |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $85,160,248 |
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International BO: $98,131,645 |
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| The Transformers: The Movie |
| Director: Nelson Shin |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 8, 1986 (Wide) by De Laurentiis Entertainment Group |
| Keywords: Toy Adaptations, Posthumous Release, Action Adventure, War, Good vs. Evil, End of the World, Reincarnation, Cult Movie |
| Classification: Based on TV, Adventure, Hand Animation, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $5,849,647 |
3
| Castle in the Sky |
| Director: Hayao Miyazaki |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 2, 1986 (Wide) (Japan) |
| Keywords: Pirates, Robot, Magical Technology, Non-Chronological, Prince/Princess, Fugitive / On the Run, Secret Agent, Steampunk, Trains |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Hand Animation, Kids Fiction |
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International BO: $18,816,838 |
4
| Three Amigos |
| Director: John Landis |
| Lead Roles: Steve Martin as Lucky Day, Chevy Chase as Dusty Bottoms, Martin Short as Ned Nederlander |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 12, 1986 (Wide) by Orion Pictures |
| Keywords: Performing Arts, Gangs, Mistaken Identity, Movie Business, Unnamed Character, Culture Clash, Kidnap, Rescue, Talking Animals, Spoof, Farcical / Slapstick Comedy |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $39,246,734 |
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| Antonio Gaudí |
| Director: Hiroshi Teshigahara |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 5, 1986 (Limited) by Kino International |
| Classification: Based on Real Life Events, Documentary, Live Action, Factual |
6
| Blue Velvet |
| Director: David Lynch |
| Initial Theatrical Release: September 19, 1986 (Wide) by De Laurentiis Entertainment Group |
| Keywords: Film Noir, Crime Thriller, Sex Crimes, Crime Boss, Police Detective, Singers, Night Club, Kidnap, Blackmail |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $8,551,228 |
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International BO: $112,072 |
7
| Slaughter High |
| Director: George Dugdale, Mark Ezra |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 14, 1986 (Limited) by Vestron |
| Classification: Horror, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
8
| Labyrinth |
| Director: Jim Henson |
| Lead Roles: David Bowie as Jareth the Goblin King, Jennifer Connelly as Sarah |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 27, 1986 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Family Adventure, Kidnap, Rescue, Step-Family, Coming of Age, Cult Movie |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Live Action, Fantasy |
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Domestic BO: $12,729,917 |
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International BO: $366,742 |
9
| Legend |
| Director: Ridley Scott |
| Lead Roles: Tom Cruise as Jack, Mia Sara as Lili |
| Initial Theatrical Release: April 18, 1986 (Wide) by Universal |
| Keywords: Sword & Sorcerer, Heroic Adventure, Cult Movie, Rescue, Demons, Romance, Underwater, Slow Motion Scene, Good vs. Evil |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Live Action, Fantasy |
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Domestic BO: $15,502,112 |
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International BO: $8,004,125 |
10
| The Peanut Butter Solution |
| Director: Michael Rubbo |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 22, 1986 (Wide) |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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| Jumpin' Jack Flash |
| Director: Penny Marshall |
| Lead Roles: Whoopi Goldberg as Teresa 'Terry' Dolittle |
| Initial Theatrical Release: October 10, 1986 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox |
| Keywords: African Americans, Action Comedy, Secret Agent, KGB, C.I.A., Mistaken Identity, Undercover, Surprise Twist |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $25,587,804 |
12
| The Girl in the Picture |
| Director: Cary Parker |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 9, 1986 (Wide) by Samuel Goldwyn Films |
| Keywords: Romance |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Romantic Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $76,350 |
13
| The Fly |
| Director: David Cronenberg |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 15, 1986 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox |
| Keywords: Body Horror, Monster |
| Classification: Remake, Horror, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $37,585,000 |
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International BO: $694 |
14
| Trick or Treat |
| Director: Charles Martin Smith |
| Lead Roles: Marc Price as Eddie Weinbauer |
| Initial Theatrical Release: October 24, 1986 (Wide) by De Laurentiis Entertainment Group |
| Keywords: Horror Comedy, Supernatural, Rock 'n' Roll, Occult, Bullies, Revenge, Cult Movie, Gratuitous Cameos, Actors Making Their Directorial Debut, Director Cameo, Directing Yourself |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Horror, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $6,000,000 |
15
| Top Gun |
| Director: Tony Scott |
| Lead Roles: Tom Cruise as Maverick, Kelly McGillis as Charlie |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 16, 1986 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Keywords: In a Plane, War, Intertitle, 3D Re-release, 3-D, IMAX: DMR |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $180,470,489 |
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International BO: $176,993,259 |
16
| King Kong Lives |
| Director: John Guillermin |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 19, 1986 (Wide) by De Laurentiis Entertainment Group |
| Keywords: Animals Gone Bad, Action Adventure, Animal Lead, Creature Feature, Famously Bad |
| Classification: Remake, Adventure, Live Action, Fantasy |
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Domestic BO: $4,711,220 |
17
| Ferris Bueller’s Day Off |
| Director: John Hughes |
| Lead Roles: Matthew Broderick as Ferris Bueller |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 11, 1986 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Keywords: Breaking the Fourth Wall, Buddy Comedy, Scene in End Credits, Dysfunctional Family, Sibling Rivalry, Coming of Age, Set in Chicago, Skipping School, High School, Slow Motion Scene |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $70,136,369 |
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International BO: $41,891 |
18
| Born American |
| Director: Renny Harlin |
| Lead Roles: Mike Norris as Savoy |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 29, 1986 (Wide) by Cinema Guild |
| Keywords: Action Thriller, Tourists In Trouble, Set in Finland, Set in Soviet Union, Prison, Cruel Wardens or Prison Guards, Director Cameo |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $3,401,376 |
19
| True Stories |
| Director: David Byrne |
| Initial Theatrical Release: October 10, 1986 (Wide) |
| Keywords: Comedy Musical, Satire, Texas, Voiceover/Narration, Directing Yourself, Screenplay Written By the Star, Segments |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Musical, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $2,545,142 |
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International BO: $317 |
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| Little Shop of Horrors |
| Director: Frank Oz |
| Lead Roles: Rick Moranis as Seymour Krelborn, Ellen Greene as Audrey, Vincent Gardenia as Mr. Mushnik, Steve Martin as Orin Scrivello, D.D.S. |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 19, 1986 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Killer Plants, Remake, Romance, Dentist, Gratuitous Cameos, Cult Movie, Comedy Musical |
| Classification: Based on Musical or Opera, Musical, Live Action, Fantasy |
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Domestic BO: $38,747,385 |
21
| Nomads |
| Director: John McTiernan |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 7, 1986 (Wide) by Atlantic |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Horror, Live Action, Fantasy |
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Domestic BO: $2,278,264 |