Most Popular Movies 1994
This chart shows the 1994 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 1994 releases.
See also: Domestic Release Schedule for 1994 - Top 1994 Worldwide
1
| The Shawshank Redemption |
| Director: Frank Darabont |
| Lead Roles: Tim Robbins as Andy Dufresne, Morgan Freeman as Ellis Boyd "Red" Redding |
| Initial Theatrical Release: September 23, 1994 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Surprise Twist, Prison, Voiceover/Narration, Life on the Outside, Wrongfully Convicted, Cruel Wardens or Prison Guards, Crime Drama, 1995 Oscars Best Picture Nominee |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Drama, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $28,241,469 |
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International BO: $316,439 |
2
| The Lion King |
| Director: Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff |
| Lead Roles: Rowan Atkinson as Zazu, Matthew Broderick as Simba, Robert Guillaume as Rafiki, Jeremy Irons as Scar, Nathan Lane as Timon, Ernie Sabella as Pumbaa, Jonathan Taylor Thomas as Young Simba |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 15, 1994 (Wide) by Walt Disney |
| Keywords: Coming of Age, Family Movie, Breaking the Fourth Wall, Animal Lead, Talking Animals, 3D Re-release, 3-D, 3-D - Post-production Conversion, Filmed in Walt Disney Animation Studios, Glendale, CA, Filmed in Glendale, CA, Filmed in Los Angeles County, CA, Filmed in California, United States, Filmed in United States, Filmed in Walt Disney Feature Animation Florida, Bay Lake, FL, Filmed in Bay Lake, FL, Filmed in Orange County, FL, Filmed in Florida, United States, Family Adventure |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Hand Animation, Kids Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $421,785,283 |
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International BO: $564,408,500 |
Synopsis
The story of a lion cub’s journey to adulthood and acceptance of his royal destiny. Simba begins life as an honored prince, the son of the powerful King Mufasa. The cub’s happy childhood turns tragic when his evil uncle, Scar, murders Mufasa and drives Simba away from the kingdom. In exile, the young lion befriends the bumbling pair of Pumbaa the warthog and Timon the meerkat, who together live a carefree jungle life. As he approaches adulthood, however, he is visited by the spirit of his father, who instructs him to defeat the nefarious Scar and reclaim his rightful throne.
3
| Léon |
| Director: Luc Besson |
| Lead Roles: Natalie Portman as Mathilda |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 18, 1994 (Wide) by Sony Pictures, released as The Professional |
| Keywords: Hitmen, Mafia, Corrupt Cops, Film Noir, Crime Thriller, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent, Death of a Mentor |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $19,284,974 |
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International BO: $26,000,000 |
Synopsis
Mathilda is only 12 years old, but is already familiar with the dark side of life: her abusive father stores drugs for corrupt police officers, and her mother neglects her. Léon, who lives down the hall, tends to his houseplants and works as a hired hitman for mobster Tony. When her family is murdered by crooked DEA agent Stansfield, Mathilda joins forces with a reluctant Léon to learn his deadly trade and avenge her family’s deaths.
4
| North |
| Director: Rob Reiner |
| Lead Roles: Elijah Wood as North, Jason Alexander as North's Dad, Julia Louis-Dreyfus as North's Mom |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 22, 1994 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Family Adventure, Dysfunctional Family, Road Trip, Child Prodigy, Voiceover/Narration, Slow Motion Scene, Dream Sequence, Texas, Set in Hawaii, Set in Alaska, Set in New York City, Set in New York |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Adventure, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $6,583,223 |
5
| Clear and Present Danger |
| Director: Phillip Noyce |
| Lead Roles: Harrison Ford as Jack Ryan |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 3, 1994 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Keywords: Terminal Illness, Cancer, Intertitle, Narcotics, Government Corruption, Revenge, Organized Crime, Whistleblowers |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $122,012,656 |
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International BO: $85,487,344 |
6
| The Specialist |
| Lead Roles: Sharon Stone as May Munro, Sylvester Stallone as Ray Quick |
| Initial Theatrical Release: October 7, 1994 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Mafia, Action Thriller, 1980s, Prologue, Drug Cartels, Corrupt Cops, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent, Revenge, C.I.A., Surprise Twist, Fired |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $57,362,581 |
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International BO: $113,000,000 |
7
| House Party 3 |
| Director: Eric Meza |
| Initial Theatrical Release: January 12, 1994 (Wide) by New Line |
| Keywords: Farcical / Slapstick Comedy, Music Industry, Sequels Without Their Original Stars |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $19,194,572 |
8
| Color of Night |
| Director: Richard Rush |
| Lead Roles: Bruce Willis as Dr. Bill Capa |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 19, 1994 (Wide) by Walt Disney |
| Keywords: Erotic Thriller, Serial Killer, Depression, Suicide, Therapists / Therapy, Dysfunctional Family, Child Abuse, Abusive Therapists, Surprise Twist |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $19,750,470 |
9
| Disclosure |
| Director: Barry Levinson |
| Lead Roles: Demi Moore as Meredith Johnson, Michael Douglas as Tom Sanders |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 9, 1994 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Erotic Thriller, Corporate Life, Sexual Harassment, Computer Industry |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $83,015,089 |
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International BO: $129,184,911 |
10
| Heavenly Creatures |
| Director: Peter Jackson |
| Lead Roles: Kate Winslet as Juliet Hulme, Melanie Lynskey as Pauline Yvonne (Parker) Rieper |
| Initial Theatrical Release: October 14, 1994 (Wide) (New Zealand) |
| Keywords: Coming of Age, LGBTQ+, Biographical Drama, True Crime, Obsessive Love, Medical and Hospitals, Familial Murder, 1950s, Directing Yourself, Director Cameo, Epilogue, F-Rated |
| Classification: Based on Real Life Events, Drama, Live Action, Dramatization |
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Domestic BO: $3,046,086 |
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International BO: $2,392,034 |
11
| Iron Will |
| Director: Charles Haid |
| Initial Theatrical Release: January 14, 1994 (Wide) by Walt Disney |
| Keywords: Family Adventure, Miscellaneous Racing, Animal Lead, 1910s, Set in Manitoba, Set in Minnesota |
| Classification: Based on Real Life Events, Adventure, Live Action, Dramatization |
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Domestic BO: $20,623,071 |
12
| Interview with the Vampire |
| Director: Neil Jordan |
| Lead Roles: Tom Cruise as Lestat |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 11, 1994 (Wide) by Warner Bros., released as Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles |
| Keywords: Vampire, 1700s, Gothic Horror, Set in Louisiana, Set in New Orleans, LA, Set in San Francisco, Supernatural, Development Hell |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Horror, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $105,264,608 |
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International BO: $118,300,000 |
13
| The House of the Spirits |
| Director: Bille August |
| Initial Theatrical Release: April 1, 1994 (Wide) by Miramax |
| Keywords: Historical Drama, Dysfunctional Family, 1920s, 1940s, 1960s, 1970s, Epilogue, Sex Crimes, Single Parent, Boarding School, Emotional Abuse, Domestic Abuse, Prostitution, Political, Political Activist, Class Warfare, Coup d’Etat, Family Affair, Same Role, Multiple Actors |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Drama, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $6,217,413 |
14
| Pulp Fiction |
| Director: Quentin Tarantino |
| Lead Roles: Uma Thurman as Mia |
| Initial Theatrical Release: September 10, 1994 (Wide) (South Korea) |
| Keywords: Non-Chronological, Segments, Film Noir, Accidental Death, Throwing a Fight / Match, Crime Drama, Crime, Set in Los Angeles, 1995 Oscars Best Picture Nominee |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $107,928,762 |
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International BO: $104,962,998 |
15
| Blank Check |
| Director: Rupert Wainwright |
| Initial Theatrical Release: February 11, 1994 (Wide) by Walt Disney |
| Keywords: Crime Comedy, Crime, Car Accident, Found Money, Money Troubles, Bullies, Fugitive / On the Run, Prison Break, Dysfunctional Family, Sibling Rivalry |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $30,573,770 |
16
| Baby Brokers |
| Director: Mimi Leder |
| Keywords: TV Premiere |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
17
| The Mask |
| Director: Chuck Russell |
| Lead Roles: Jim Carrey as Stanley Ipkiss/The Mask |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 29, 1994 (Wide) by New Line |
| Keywords: Organized Crime, Visual Effects, Dark Horse Comics |
| Classification: Based on Comic/Graphic Novel, Comedy, Live Action, Super Hero |
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Domestic BO: $119,920,129 |
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International BO: $231,700,000 |
Synopsis
Stanley Ipkiss, a decent-hearted but socially awkward guy, find an ancient mask that gives him superhuman powers and the courage to go with it. The mask allows him to romance Tina Carlyle, but also makes him the target of Tina’s gangster boyfriend, who is out to use the mask’s powers for his himself.
18
| Mixed Nuts |
| Director: Nora Ephron |
| Lead Roles: Steve Martin as Philip, Madeline Kahn as Mrs. Munchnik, Robert Klein as Mr. Lobel, Anthony LaPaglia as Felix, Juliette Lewis as Gracie Barzini, Rob Reiner as Dr. Marshall Kinsky |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 21, 1994 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Black Comedy, Mental Illness, Famously Bad, Ensemble, Dysfunctional Family, Pregnant Women, Christmas |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Black Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $6,670,176 |
19
| I Love Trouble |
| Director: Charles Shyer |
| Lead Roles: Nick Nolte as Peter Brackett, Julia Roberts as Sabrina Peterson |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 29, 1994 (Wide) by Walt Disney |
| Keywords: News, Romance |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Romantic Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $30,806,194 |
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International BO: $31,141,073 |
20
| Warriors |
| Director: Shimon Dotan |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
21
| Speed |
| Director: Jan De Bont |
| Lead Roles: Keanu Reeves as Jack Traven, Sandra Bullock as Annie |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 10, 1994 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox |
| Keywords: Rescue |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $121,248,145 |
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International BO: $161,951,855 |
22
| Clifford |
| Director: Paul Flaherty |
| Initial Theatrical Release: April 1, 1994 (Wide) by Orion Pictures |
| Keywords: Farcical / Slapstick Comedy, Unexpected Families, Dysfunctional Family, Famously Bad, Cult Movie, Romance, Relationships Gone Wrong, Religious, Prologue, Epilogue, Non-Chronological |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $7,347,669 |
23
| Nobody's Fool |
| Director: Robert Benton |
| Lead Roles: Bruce Willis as Carl Roebuck, Paul Newman as Donald 'Sully' Sullivan |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 23, 1994 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures, released as Nobody's Fool |
| Keywords: Comedy Drama, Posthumous Release, Autumn Years, Romance, Confidence Men, Money Troubles, Lawyers, White Collar Crime, Land Developer, Infidelity, Relationships Gone Wrong |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $39,453,238 |
24
| The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert |
| Director: Stephan Elliott |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 10, 1994 (Wide) by Gramercy |
| Keywords: Cross-Dressing, LGBTQ+, Musicians, Performing Arts, Road Trip, Dysfunctional Family, Scene in End Credits, Buddy Comedy, Bigotry, Hate Crime |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $11,059,000 |
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International BO: $1,355,564 |
25
| You So Crazy |
| Initial Theatrical Release: April 27, 1994 (Wide) by Goldwyn Entertainment |
| Classification: Based on Real Life Events, Concert/Performance, Live Action, Factual |
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Domestic BO: $10,184,701 |