Most Popular Movies 1987
This chart shows the 1987 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 1987 releases.
See also: Domestic Release Schedule for 1987 - Top 1987 Worldwide
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| The Princess Bride |
| Director: Rob Reiner |
| Lead Roles: Cary Elwes as Westley, Mandy Patinkin as Inigo Montoya, Robin Wright as Buttercup, Andre the Giant as Fezzik |
| Initial Theatrical Release: September 25, 1987 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox |
| Keywords: Novel or Other Work Adapted by Author, Prince/Princess, Pirates, Missing Person, Romance, False Identity, Rescue, Dream Sequence, Swashbuckler, Secret Identity, Revenge, Suicide, Sword & Sorcerer, Albino, Arranged Marriage, Voiceover/Narration, Kidnap, Unnamed Character, Family Adventure |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Adventure, Live Action, Fantasy |
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Domestic BO: $30,857,000 |
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International BO: $189,220 |
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| RoboCop |
| Director: Paul Verhoeven |
| Lead Roles: Peter Weller as Officer Alex J. Murphy/RoboCop |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 17, 1987 (Wide) by Orion Pictures |
| Keywords: Robot, Film Noir, Dystopia, Gangs, Conspiracy Theory, Action Thriller, Corporate Malfeasance, Police life, Cyborg, Faulty Memory, Remade, Yesterday's Tomorrow, 2010s |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $53,424,681 |
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International BO: $700,491 |
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| Good Morning Vietnam |
| Director: Barry Levinson |
| Lead Roles: Robin Williams as Adrian Cronauer |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 23, 1987 (Wide) by Walt Disney |
| Keywords: Radio Industry, Vietnam War, War, Voiceover/Narration, Inspired by a True Story, Military Life, Censorship, Boss From Hell, Intertitle, Terrorism, Culture Clash, Twins, Interracial Romance, Romance, Improvised |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $123,922,370 |
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International BO: $212 |
4
| The Running Man |
| Director: Paul Michael Glaser |
| Lead Roles: Arnold Schwarzenegger as Ben Richards |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 13, 1987 (Wide) by Sony/TriStar |
| Keywords: Post Apocalypse, Action Thriller, Reality TV, Dystopia, Wrongfully Convicted, Falsely Accused, Yesterday's Tomorrow, 2010s |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Action, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $38,122,000 |
5
| Spaceballs |
| Director: Mel Brooks |
| Lead Roles: Mel Brooks as President Skroob/Yogurt, John Candy as Barf the mog, Copilot, Rick Moranis as Lord Dark Helmet, Bill Pullman as Lone Starr, Space Bum, Daphne Zuniga as Princess Vespa |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 24, 1987 (Wide) by MGM |
| Keywords: Spoof, Breaking the Fourth Wall, Same Actor, Multiple Roles, Intertitle, Prologue, Wedding Day, Arranged Marriage, Kidnap, Rescue, Good vs. Evil, Robot, Prince/Princess, Action Comedy |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $38,119,483 |
6
| The Kindred |
| Director: Stephen Carpenter, Jeffrey Obrow |
| Initial Theatrical Release: January 9, 1987 (Limited) by FM Entertainment International |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Horror, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $2,014,803 |
7
| A Nightmare On Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors |
| Director: Chuck Russell |
| Initial Theatrical Release: February 27, 1987 (Wide) by New Line |
| Keywords: Slasher Horror |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Horror, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $44,793,222 |
8
| 3 Men and a Baby |
| Director: Leonard Nimoy |
| Lead Roles: Tom Selleck as Peter Mitchell, Steve Guttenberg as Michael Kellam, Ted Danson as Jack Holden |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 25, 1987 (Wide) by Walt Disney |
| Keywords: Unexpected Families |
| Classification: Remake, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $167,780,960 |
9
| The Gate |
| Director: Tibor Takacs |
| Lead Roles: Stephen Dorff as Glen, Christa Denton as Al |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 15, 1987 (Wide) by New Century Vista Film Company |
| Keywords: Supernatural Horror, Supernatural, Demons, Cult Movie |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Horror, Live Action, Fantasy |
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Domestic BO: $13,000,000 |
10
| Lune de miel |
| Director: Patrick Jaiman |
| Initial Theatrical Release: January 9, 1987 (Limited) by International Film Marketing, released as Honeymoon |
| Classification: Thriller/Suspense, Live Action |
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Domestic BO: $110,995 |
11
| Masterblaster |
| Director: Glenn R. Wilder |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 22, 1987 (Limited) |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
12
| The Witches of Eastwick |
| Director: George Miller |
| Lead Roles: Jack Nicholson as Daryl Van Horne, Cher as Alexandra Medford, Susan Sarandon as Jane Spofford, Michelle Pfeiffer as Sukie Ridgemont |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 12, 1987 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Secret Magic, Black Comedy, Witches, Revenge |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Black Comedy, Live Action, Fantasy |
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Domestic BO: $63,749,955 |
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| Mitt liv som hund |
| Director: Lasse Hallström |
| Lead Roles: Anton Glanzelius as Ingemar |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 1, 1987 (Limited) by Skouras, released as My Life as a Dog |
| Keywords: Coming of Age, Coming-of-Age Drama, Biography, Autobiographical, 1950s |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Drama, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $8,345,266 |
14
| The Misfit Brigade |
| Director: Gordon Hessler |
| Initial Theatrical Release: February 23, 1987 (Wide), released as Døden på larvefødder (Denmark) |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Action, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
Synopsis
When the 27th Panzers climb into a tank, it's the end of war as civilized men know it! These rude, crude, lewd, last round draft picks straight out of the slammer engage in a detour of duty that leaves no head unbroken, no rule unbent and no doubt that they won't be back in prison when the fighting is finished.
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| Dirty Dancing |
| Director: Emile Ardolino |
| Lead Roles: Patrick Swayze as Johnny Castle, Jennifer Grey as Baby Houseman |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 21, 1987 (Wide) by Vestron |
| Keywords: Dancing, Romance, Cross-Class Romance, Voiceover/Narration, Family Vacations, Tournament, Training Montage, Romantic Drama |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $63,892,689 |
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International BO: $150,001,106 |
16
| Someone to Watch Over Me |
| Director: Ridley Scott |
| Lead Roles: Tom Berenger as Mike Keegan, Mimi Rogers as Claire Gregory |
| Initial Theatrical Release: October 9, 1987 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Film Noir, Crime Thriller, Witnessing a Crime, Police Detective, Romance, Infidelity, Kidnap, Relationships Gone Wrong |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $10,278,549 |
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| The Secret of My Success |
| Director: Herbert Ross |
| Lead Roles: Michael J. Fox as Brantley Foster aka Carlton Whitfield |
| Initial Theatrical Release: April 10, 1987 (Wide) by Universal |
| Keywords: Dysfunctional Family, Relationships Gone Wrong, Infidelity, Fired, Recent College Graduate, Romance, Farcical / Slapstick Comedy |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $66,995,000 |
Synopsis
Recent college graduate Brantley Foster travels from his home in Kansas to New York City to pursue a new finance job. However, when Brantley arrives, he learns that his position has been eliminated, and he’s forced to take a job working for his inept Uncle Howard, who became a company president through marriage. Brantley starts as a mere mail room worker, but quickly climbs the corporate ladder when he begins posing as an executive.
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| Light of Day |
| Director: Paul Schrader |
| Lead Roles: Michael J. Fox as Joe Rasnick |
| Initial Theatrical Release: February 6, 1987 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Music Industry, Family Drama, Dysfunctional Family, Money Troubles, Single Parent, Faulty Memory, On Tour |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $10,489,617 |
19
| Blind Date |
| Director: Blake Edwards |
| Lead Roles: Bruce Willis as Walter Davis |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 27, 1987 (Wide) by Sony/TriStar |
| Keywords: Romantic Comedy, Love Triangle, Addiction, Relationships Gone Wrong, Romance |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Romantic Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $39,321,000 |
20
| Amazing Grace and Chuck |
| Director: Mike Newell |
| Initial Theatrical Release: 1987 (Wide) by Sony/TriStar |
| Keywords: Political Drama, Baseball, Basketball, Political, Political Protest, Anti-war |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $4,000,000 |
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| The Untouchables |
| Director: Brian De Palma |
| Lead Roles: Kevin Costner as Eliot Ness |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 3, 1987 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Keywords: Mafia, Corrupt Judge, Crime Drama, 1930s, Prohibition Era, Set in Chicago, Character POV shot, Filmed in Chicago, IL, Filmed in Illinois, United States, Filmed in United States |
| Classification: Based on TV, Drama, Live Action, Dramatization |
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Domestic BO: $76,270,454 |
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International BO: $1,541 |
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| Superman IV: The Quest for Peace |
| Director: Sidney J. Furie |
| Lead Roles: Christopher Reeve as Superman, Gene Hackman as Lex Luthor, Jon Cryer as Lenny, Sam Wanamaker as David Warfield, Mariel Hemingway as Lacy Warfield, Margot Kidder as Lois Lane |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 24, 1987 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: D.C. Comics, Visual Effects, Development Hell, Famously Bad, Action Adventure |
| Classification: Based on Comic/Graphic Novel, Action, Live Action, Super Hero |
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Domestic BO: $14,522,355 |
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International BO: $22,177,645 |
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| Moonstruck |
| Director: Norman Jewison |
| Lead Roles: Nicolas Cage as Ronny Cammareri, Cher as Loretta Castorini |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 16, 1987 (Wide) by MGM |
| Keywords: Romance, 1988 Oscars Best Picture Nominee |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Romantic Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $80,640,528 |
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International BO: $1,687 |
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| Full Metal Jacket |
| Director: Stanley Kubrick |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 26, 1987 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Vietnam War, War, War Correspondent, Boot Camp, War Drama |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Drama, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $45,015,999 |
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International BO: $1,135 |
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| Withnail & I |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 19, 1987 (Wide) by Cineplex/Odeon |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $1,544,889 |
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International BO: $176,058 |