Movie Archive > Based on Real Life Events > 1981
Based on Real Life Events Movies Released in 1981
This list shows all Based on Real Life Events films released in 1981, including films that went direct-to-video, or only got an international theatrical release. For each film, we use the first date on which it was made available to the public, which might include international theatrical or domestic video releases that were a few days, or sometimes more, earlier than the domestic (US/Canada) theatrical release.
The revenue listed is the worldwide box office combined with the domestic home market revenue to date.
Domestic Analysis for Based on Real Life Events Movies for 1981
| Release Date | Movie | Genre | Release Type | Revenue to Date | Trailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 18 | The Wobblies | Documentary | Theatrical | $12,232 | |
| April 10 | This is Elvis | Documentary | Theatrical | $429,146 | |
| April 24 | Cattle Annie and Little Britches | Western | Theatrical | $115,679 | |
| May 27 | Les Uns et les Autres | Drama | Theatrical | $122,054 | |
| June 5 | The Sea Wolves | Action | Theatrical | $0 | |
| August 17 | El Crimen de Cuenca | Drama | Theatrical | $0 | |
| August 22 | Babylon | Drama | Theatrical | $109,749 | |
| September 25 | Chariots of Fire | Drama | Theatrical | $61,910,507 | |
| Sep, 1981 TBD | St. Helens | Adventure | Theatrical | $0 | |
| November 1 | The Orchard End Murder | Drama | Theatrical | $6,876 | |
| November 18 | Bom Povo Português | Documentary | Theatrical | $304 | |
| November 25 | Francisca | Drama | Theatrical | $0 | |
| December 4 | Reds | Drama | Theatrical | $50,000,130 | |