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Top Grossing Movies

BY YEAR
ALL TIME

See the complete list of the top grossing movies of 1981 below.

Year 1981
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Worldwide Gross
#1
Superman II
Superman II
Superman II
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $216,385,706
Adjusted for inflation: $784,692,469
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $108,185,706
Adjusted for inflation: $392,320,317
#2
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Raiders of the Lost Ark
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $212,222,025
Adjusted for inflation: $769,593,463
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $212,222,025
Adjusted for inflation: $769,593,463
#3
On Golden Pond
On Golden Pond
On Golden Pond
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $119,285,432
Adjusted for inflation: $432,571,919
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $119,285,432
Adjusted for inflation: $432,571,919
#4
Arthur
Arthur
Arthur
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $95,461,682
Adjusted for inflation: $346,178,425
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $95,461,682
Adjusted for inflation: $346,178,425
#5
Stripes
Stripes
Stripes
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $85,297,000
Adjusted for inflation: $309,317,629
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $85,297,000
Adjusted for inflation: $309,317,629
#6
The Cannonball Run
The Cannonball Run
The Cannonball Run
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $72,179,579
Adjusted for inflation: $261,749,138
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $72,179,579
Adjusted for inflation: $261,749,138
#7
Chariots of Fire
Chariots of Fire
Chariots of Fire
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $58,972,904
Adjusted for inflation: $213,856,980
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $58,972,904
Adjusted for inflation: $213,856,980
#8
For Your Eyes Only
For Your Eyes Only
For Your Eyes Only
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $54,812,948
Adjusted for inflation: $198,771,482
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $54,812,802
Adjusted for inflation: $198,770,953
#9
The Four Seasons
The Four Seasons
The Four Seasons
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $50,427,646
Adjusted for inflation: $182,868,798
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $50,427,646
Adjusted for inflation: $182,868,798
#10
Time Bandits
Time Bandits
Time Bandits
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $42,365,581
Adjusted for inflation: $153,632,848
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $42,365,581
Adjusted for inflation: $153,632,848
#11
Clash of the Titans
#11
Clash of the Titans
#11
Clash of the Titans
Clash of the Titans
Clash of the Titans
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $41,092,328
Adjusted for inflation: $149,015,575
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $41,092,328
Adjusted for inflation: $149,015,575
#12
Absence of Malice
#12
Absence of Malice
#12
Absence of Malice
Absence of Malice
Absence of Malice
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $40,716,963
Adjusted for inflation: $147,654,366
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $40,716,963
Adjusted for inflation: $147,654,366
#13
Reds
#13
Reds
#13
Reds
Reds
Reds
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $40,382,788
Adjusted for inflation: $146,442,527
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $40,382,659
Adjusted for inflation: $146,442,059
#14
The Fox and the Hound
#14
The Fox and the Hound
#14
The Fox and the Hound
The Fox and the Hound
The Fox and the Hound
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $39,900,000
Adjusted for inflation: $144,691,764
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $39,900,000
Adjusted for inflation: $144,691,764
#15
Tarzan the Ape Man
#15
Tarzan the Ape Man
#15
Tarzan the Ape Man
Tarzan the Ape Man
Tarzan the Ape Man
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $36,565,280
Adjusted for inflation: $132,598,869
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $36,565,280
Adjusted for inflation: $132,598,869
#16
Taps
#16
Taps
#16
Taps
Taps
Taps
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $35,856,053
Adjusted for inflation: $130,026,956
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $35,856,053
Adjusted for inflation: $130,026,956
#17
Sharky's Machine
#17
Sharky's Machine
#17
Sharky's Machine
Sharky's Machine
Sharky's Machine
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $35,610,100
Adjusted for inflation: $129,135,042
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $35,610,100
Adjusted for inflation: $129,135,042
#18
Excalibur
#18
Excalibur
#18
Excalibur
Excalibur
Excalibur
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $34,967,437
Adjusted for inflation: $126,804,515
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $34,967,437
Adjusted for inflation: $126,804,515
#19
Endless Love
#19
Endless Love
#19
Endless Love
Endless Love
Endless Love
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $32,492,674
Adjusted for inflation: $117,830,133
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $31,184,024
Adjusted for inflation: $113,084,497
#20
History of the World: Part I
#20
History of the World: Part I
#20
History of the World: Part I
History of the World: Part I
History of the World: Part I
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $31,672,907
Adjusted for inflation: $114,857,363
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $31,672,907
Adjusted for inflation: $114,857,363
#21
Bustin' Loose
#21
Bustin' Loose
#21
Bustin' Loose
Bustin' Loose
Bustin' Loose
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $31,261,269
Adjusted for inflation: $113,364,615
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $31,261,269
Adjusted for inflation: $113,364,615
#22
The Great Muppet Caper
#22
The Great Muppet Caper
#22
The Great Muppet Caper
The Great Muppet Caper
The Great Muppet Caper
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $31,206,251
Adjusted for inflation: $113,165,100
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $31,206,251
Adjusted for inflation: $113,165,100
#23
An American Werewolf in London
#23
An American Werewolf in London
#23
An American Werewolf in London
An American Werewolf in London
An American Werewolf in London
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $30,702,524
Adjusted for inflation: $111,338,405
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $30,565,292
Adjusted for inflation: $110,840,752
#24
Neighbors
#24
Neighbors
#24
Neighbors
Neighbors
Neighbors
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $29,916,207
Adjusted for inflation: $108,486,936
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $29,916,207
Adjusted for inflation: $108,486,936
#25
Fort Apache the Bronx
#25
Fort Apache the Bronx
#25
Fort Apache the Bronx
Fort Apache the Bronx
Fort Apache the Bronx
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $29,200,000
Adjusted for inflation: $105,889,712
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $29,200,000
Adjusted for inflation: $105,889,712
#26
Cinderella 1981 Re-release
#26
Cinderella 1981 Re-release
#26
Cinderella 1981 Re-release
Cinderella 1981 Re-release
Cinderella 1981 Re-release
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $28,040,000
Adjusted for inflation: $101,683,134
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $28,040,000
Adjusted for inflation: $101,683,134
#27
The French Lieutenant's Woman
#27
The French Lieutenant's Woman
#27
The French Lieutenant's Woman
The French Lieutenant's Woman
The French Lieutenant's Woman
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $26,890,068
Adjusted for inflation: $97,513,067
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $26,890,068
Adjusted for inflation: $97,513,067
#28
Private Lessons
#28
Private Lessons
#28
Private Lessons
Private Lessons
Private Lessons
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $26,279,000
Adjusted for inflation: $95,297,114
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $26,279,000
Adjusted for inflation: $95,297,114
#29
Modern Problems
#29
Modern Problems
#29
Modern Problems
Modern Problems
Modern Problems
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $26,154,211
Adjusted for inflation: $94,844,585
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $26,154,211
Adjusted for inflation: $94,844,585
#30
Halloween II
#30
Halloween II
#30
Halloween II
Halloween II
Halloween II
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $25,533,818
Adjusted for inflation: $92,594,816
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $25,533,818
Adjusted for inflation: $92,594,816
#31
Only When I Laugh
#31
Only When I Laugh
#31
Only When I Laugh
Only When I Laugh
Only When I Laugh
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $25,524,778
Adjusted for inflation: $92,562,034
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $25,524,778
Adjusted for inflation: $92,562,034
#32
Escape from New York
#32
Escape from New York
#32
Escape from New York
Escape from New York
Escape from New York
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $25,244,626
Adjusted for inflation: $91,546,102
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $25,244,626
Adjusted for inflation: $91,546,102
#33
Body Heat
#33
Body Heat
#33
Body Heat
Body Heat
Body Heat
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $24,058,838
Adjusted for inflation: $87,246,008
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $24,058,838
Adjusted for inflation: $87,246,008
#34
Ghost Story
#34
Ghost Story
#34
Ghost Story
Ghost Story
Ghost Story
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $23,371,905
Adjusted for inflation: $84,754,941
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $23,371,905
Adjusted for inflation: $84,754,941
#35
Friday the 13th: Part 2
#35
Friday the 13th: Part 2
#35
Friday the 13th: Part 2
Friday the 13th: Part 2
Friday the 13th: Part 2
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $21,722,975
Adjusted for inflation: $78,775,328
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $21,722,776
Adjusted for inflation: $78,774,606
#36
The Final Conflict
#36
The Final Conflict
#36
The Final Conflict
The Final Conflict
The Final Conflict
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $20,471,382
Adjusted for inflation: $74,236,601
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $20,471,382
Adjusted for inflation: $74,236,601
#37
The Incredible Shrinking Woman
#37
The Incredible Shrinking Woman
#37
The Incredible Shrinking Woman
The Incredible Shrinking Woman
The Incredible Shrinking Woman
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $20,259,961
Adjusted for inflation: $73,469,912
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $20,259,961
Adjusted for inflation: $73,469,912
#38
Mommie Dearest
#38
Mommie Dearest
#38
Mommie Dearest
Mommie Dearest
Mommie Dearest
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $19,034,059
Adjusted for inflation: $69,024,350
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $19,032,261
Adjusted for inflation: $69,017,830
#39
Paternity
#39
Paternity
#39
Paternity
Paternity
Paternity
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $18,838,812
Adjusted for inflation: $68,316,314
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $18,838,812
Adjusted for inflation: $68,316,314
#40
Under the Rainbow
#40
Under the Rainbow
#40
Under the Rainbow
Under the Rainbow
Under the Rainbow
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $18,826,490
Adjusted for inflation: $68,271,630
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $18,826,490
Adjusted for inflation: $68,271,630
#41
The Howling
#41
The Howling
#41
The Howling
The Howling
The Howling
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $17,985,893
Adjusted for inflation: $65,223,323
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $17,985,893
Adjusted for inflation: $65,223,323
#42
Eye of the Needle
#42
Eye of the Needle
#42
Eye of the Needle
Eye of the Needle
Eye of the Needle
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $17,583,634
Adjusted for inflation: $63,764,587
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $17,583,634
Adjusted for inflation: $63,764,587
#43
Take This Job and Shove It
#43
Take This Job and Shove It
#43
Take This Job and Shove It
Take This Job and Shove It
Take This Job and Shove It
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $17,569,027
Adjusted for inflation: $63,711,617
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $17,569,027
Adjusted for inflation: $63,711,617
#44
Outland
#44
Outland
#44
Outland
Outland
Outland
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $17,374,595
Adjusted for inflation: $63,006,536
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $17,374,595
Adjusted for inflation: $63,006,536
#45
The Devil and Max Devlin
#45
The Devil and Max Devlin
#45
The Devil and Max Devlin
The Devil and Max Devlin
The Devil and Max Devlin
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $16,000,000
Adjusted for inflation: $58,021,760
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $16,000,000
Adjusted for inflation: $58,021,760
#46
Caveman
#46
Caveman
#46
Caveman
Caveman
Caveman
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $15,965,924
Adjusted for inflation: $57,898,188
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $15,965,924
Adjusted for inflation: $57,898,188
#47
Continental Divide
#47
Continental Divide
#47
Continental Divide
Continental Divide
Continental Divide
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $15,578,237
Adjusted for inflation: $56,492,296
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $15,578,237
Adjusted for inflation: $56,492,296
#48
The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia
#48
The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia
#48
The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia
The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia
The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $14,923,752
Adjusted for inflation: $54,118,897
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $14,923,752
Adjusted for inflation: $54,118,897
#49
Ragtime
#49
Ragtime
#49
Ragtime
Ragtime
Ragtime
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $14,920,781
Adjusted for inflation: $54,108,123
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $14,920,781
Adjusted for inflation: $54,108,123
#50
Nighthawks
#50
Nighthawks
#50
Nighthawks
Nighthawks
Nighthawks
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $14,905,359
Adjusted for inflation: $54,052,198
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $14,905,359
Adjusted for inflation: $54,052,198
#51
S.O.B.
#51
S.O.B.
#51
S.O.B.
S.O.B.
S.O.B.
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $14,867,086
Adjusted for inflation: $53,913,406
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $14,867,086
Adjusted for inflation: $53,913,406
#52
Rich and Famous
#52
Rich and Famous
#52
Rich and Famous
Rich and Famous
Rich and Famous
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $14,492,125
Adjusted for inflation: $52,553,662
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $14,492,125
Adjusted for inflation: $52,553,662
#53
Scanners
#53
Scanners
#53
Scanners
Scanners
Scanners
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $14,225,876
Adjusted for inflation: $51,588,148
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $14,225,876
Adjusted for inflation: $51,588,148
#54
Dragonslayer
#54
Dragonslayer
#54
Dragonslayer
Dragonslayer
Dragonslayer
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $14,110,013
Adjusted for inflation: $51,167,987
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $14,110,013
Adjusted for inflation: $51,167,987
#55
True Confessions
#55
True Confessions
#55
True Confessions
True Confessions
True Confessions
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $12,850,276
Adjusted for inflation: $46,599,727
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $12,850,276
Adjusted for inflation: $46,599,727
#56
Atlantic City
#56
Atlantic City
#56
Atlantic City
Atlantic City
Atlantic City
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $12,729,675
Adjusted for inflation: $46,162,384
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $12,729,675
Adjusted for inflation: $46,162,384
#57
The Legend of the Lone Ranger
#57
The Legend of the Lone Ranger
#57
The Legend of the Lone Ranger
The Legend of the Lone Ranger
The Legend of the Lone Ranger
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $12,617,845
Adjusted for inflation: $45,756,848
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $12,617,845
Adjusted for inflation: $45,756,848
#58
First Monday in October
#58
First Monday in October
#58
First Monday in October
First Monday in October
First Monday in October
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $12,480,249
Adjusted for inflation: $45,257,876
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $12,480,249
Adjusted for inflation: $45,257,876
#59
The Postman Always Rings Twice
#59
The Postman Always Rings Twice
#59
The Postman Always Rings Twice
The Postman Always Rings Twice
The Postman Always Rings Twice
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $12,383,416
Adjusted for inflation: $44,906,724
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $12,376,625
Adjusted for inflation: $44,882,098
#60
Blow Out
#60
Blow Out
#60
Blow Out
Blow Out
Blow Out
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $12,000,000
Adjusted for inflation: $43,516,320
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $12,000,000
Adjusted for inflation: $43,516,320
#61
Back Roads
#61
Back Roads
#61
Back Roads
Back Roads
Back Roads
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $11,809,387
Adjusted for inflation: $42,825,089
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $11,809,387
Adjusted for inflation: $42,825,089
#62
Thief
#62
Thief
#62
Thief
Thief
Thief
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $11,492,915
Adjusted for inflation: $41,677,447
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $11,492,915
Adjusted for inflation: $41,677,447
#63
Victory
#63
Victory
#63
Victory
Victory
Victory
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $10,853,418
Adjusted for inflation: $39,358,401
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $10,853,418
Adjusted for inflation: $39,358,401
#64
Rollover
#64
Rollover
#64
Rollover
Rollover
Rollover
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $10,851,261
Adjusted for inflation: $39,350,579
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $10,851,261
Adjusted for inflation: $39,350,579
#65
Wolfen
#65
Wolfen
#65
Wolfen
Wolfen
Wolfen
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $10,626,725
Adjusted for inflation: $38,536,330
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $10,626,725
Adjusted for inflation: $38,536,330
#66
Carbon Copy
#66
Carbon Copy
#66
Carbon Copy
Carbon Copy
Carbon Copy
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $9,566,593
Adjusted for inflation: $34,691,910
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $9,566,593
Adjusted for inflation: $34,691,910
#67
Pennies from Heaven
#67
Pennies from Heaven
#67
Pennies from Heaven
Pennies from Heaven
Pennies from Heaven
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $9,171,289
Adjusted for inflation: $33,258,396
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $9,171,289
Adjusted for inflation: $33,258,396
#68
Deadly Blessing
#68
Deadly Blessing
#68
Deadly Blessing
Deadly Blessing
Deadly Blessing
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $8,279,042
Adjusted for inflation: $30,022,787
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $8,279,042
Adjusted for inflation: $30,022,787
#69
Whose Life Is It Anyway?
#69
Whose Life Is It Anyway?
#69
Whose Life Is It Anyway?
Whose Life Is It Anyway?
Whose Life Is It Anyway?
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $8,206,145
Adjusted for inflation: $29,758,436
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $8,206,145
Adjusted for inflation: $29,758,436
#70
Prince of the City
#70
Prince of the City
#70
Prince of the City
Prince of the City
Prince of the City
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $8,124,257
Adjusted for inflation: $29,461,481
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $8,124,257
Adjusted for inflation: $29,461,481
#71
The Funhouse
#71
The Funhouse
#71
The Funhouse
The Funhouse
The Funhouse
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $7,886,857
Adjusted for inflation: $28,600,583
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $7,886,857
Adjusted for inflation: $28,600,583
#72
Buddy Buddy
#72
Buddy Buddy
#72
Buddy Buddy
Buddy Buddy
Buddy Buddy
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $7,258,543
Adjusted for inflation: $26,322,090
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $7,258,543
Adjusted for inflation: $26,322,090
#73
La Cage aux Folles II
#73
La Cage aux Folles II
#73
La Cage aux Folles II
La Cage aux Folles II
La Cage aux Folles II
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $6,950,125
Adjusted for inflation: $25,203,655
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $6,950,125
Adjusted for inflation: $25,203,655
#74
...All the Marbles
#74
...All the Marbles
#74
...All the Marbles
...All the Marbles
...All the Marbles
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $6,468,195
Adjusted for inflation: $23,456,004
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $6,468,195
Adjusted for inflation: $23,456,004
#75
Eyewitness
#75
Eyewitness
#75
Eyewitness
Eyewitness
Eyewitness
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $6,400,000
Adjusted for inflation: $23,208,704
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $6,400,000
Adjusted for inflation: $23,208,704
#76
Gallipoli
#76
Gallipoli
#76
Gallipoli
Gallipoli
Gallipoli
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $5,734,249
Adjusted for inflation: $20,794,451
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $5,732,587
Adjusted for inflation: $20,788,424
#77
My Bloody Valentine
#77
My Bloody Valentine
#77
My Bloody Valentine
My Bloody Valentine
My Bloody Valentine
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $5,672,031
Adjusted for inflation: $20,568,826
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $5,672,031
Adjusted for inflation: $20,568,826
#78
Going Ape!
#78
Going Ape!
#78
Going Ape!
Going Ape!
Going Ape!
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $5,504,218
Adjusted for inflation: $19,960,276
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $5,504,218
Adjusted for inflation: $19,960,276
#79
The Dogs of War
#79
The Dogs of War
#79
The Dogs of War
The Dogs of War
The Dogs of War
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $5,484,132
Adjusted for inflation: $19,887,437
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $5,484,132
Adjusted for inflation: $19,887,437
#80
Student Bodies
#80
Student Bodies
#80
Student Bodies
Student Bodies
Student Bodies
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $5,165,432
Adjusted for inflation: $18,731,716
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $5,165,432
Adjusted for inflation: $18,731,716
#81
The Watcher in the Woods
#81
The Watcher in the Woods
#81
The Watcher in the Woods
The Watcher in the Woods
The Watcher in the Woods
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $5,000,000
Adjusted for inflation: $18,131,800
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $5,000,000
Adjusted for inflation: $18,131,800
#82
All Night Long
#82
All Night Long
#82
All Night Long
All Night Long
All Night Long
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $4,454,295
Adjusted for inflation: $16,152,877
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $4,454,295
Adjusted for inflation: $16,152,877
#83
The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper
#83
The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper
#83
The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper
The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper
The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $3,702,028
Adjusted for inflation: $13,424,886
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $3,702,028
Adjusted for inflation: $13,424,886
#84
Zoot Suit
#84
Zoot Suit
#84
Zoot Suit
Zoot Suit
Zoot Suit
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $3,256,082
Adjusted for inflation: $11,807,726
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $3,256,082
Adjusted for inflation: $11,807,726
#85
The Fan
#85
The Fan
#85
The Fan
The Fan
The Fan
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $3,082,096
Adjusted for inflation: $11,176,790
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $3,082,096
Adjusted for inflation: $11,176,790
#86
The Last Metro
#86
The Last Metro
#86
The Last Metro
The Last Metro
The Last Metro
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $3,007,436
Adjusted for inflation: $10,906,046
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $3,007,436
Adjusted for inflation: $10,906,046
#87
Gas
#87
Gas
#87
Gas
Gas
Gas
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $2,869,425
Adjusted for inflation: $10,405,568
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $2,869,425
Adjusted for inflation: $10,405,568
#88
Modern Romance
#88
Modern Romance
#88
Modern Romance
Modern Romance
Modern Romance
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $2,863,642
Adjusted for inflation: $10,384,597
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $2,863,642
Adjusted for inflation: $10,384,597
#89
The Hand
#89
The Hand
#89
The Hand
The Hand
The Hand
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $2,447,576
Adjusted for inflation: $8,875,792
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $2,447,576
Adjusted for inflation: $8,875,792
#90
Heartbeeps
#90
Heartbeeps
#90
Heartbeeps
Heartbeeps
Heartbeeps
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $2,154,696
Adjusted for inflation: $7,813,703
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $2,154,696
Adjusted for inflation: $7,813,703
#91
This Is Elvis
#91
This Is Elvis
#91
This Is Elvis
This Is Elvis
This Is Elvis
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $2,028,612
Adjusted for inflation: $7,356,477
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $2,028,612
Adjusted for inflation: $7,356,477
#92
Sphinx
#92
Sphinx
#92
Sphinx
Sphinx
Sphinx
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $2,022,771
Adjusted for inflation: $7,335,296
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $2,022,771
Adjusted for inflation: $7,335,296
#93
Honky Tonk Freeway
#93
Honky Tonk Freeway
#93
Honky Tonk Freeway
Honky Tonk Freeway
Honky Tonk Freeway
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $2,004,742
Adjusted for inflation: $7,269,916
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $2,004,742
Adjusted for inflation: $7,269,916
#94
Raggedy Man
#94
Raggedy Man
#94
Raggedy Man
Raggedy Man
Raggedy Man
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $1,976,198
Adjusted for inflation: $7,166,405
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $1,976,198
Adjusted for inflation: $7,166,405
#95
King of the Mountain
#95
King of the Mountain
#95
King of the Mountain
King of the Mountain
King of the Mountain
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $1,791,147
Adjusted for inflation: $6,495,344
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $1,791,147
Adjusted for inflation: $6,495,344
#96
Cutter's Way
#96
Cutter's Way
#96
Cutter's Way
Cutter's Way
Cutter's Way
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $1,729,274
Adjusted for inflation: $6,270,970
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $1,729,274
Adjusted for inflation: $6,270,970
#97
Silence of the North
#97
Silence of the North
#97
Silence of the North
Silence of the North
Silence of the North
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $1,622,898
Adjusted for inflation: $5,885,212
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $1,622,898
Adjusted for inflation: $5,885,212
#98
From Mao to Mozart: Isaac Stern in China
#98
From Mao to Mozart: Isaac Stern in China
#98
From Mao to Mozart: Isaac Stern in China
From Mao to Mozart: Isaac Stern in China
From Mao to Mozart: Isaac Stern in China
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $1,205,934
Adjusted for inflation: $4,373,151
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $1,205,934
Adjusted for inflation: $4,373,151
#99
Night School
#99
Night School
#99
Night School
Night School
Night School
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $1,169,875
Adjusted for inflation: $4,242,388
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $1,169,875
Adjusted for inflation: $4,242,388
#100
Eyes of a Stranger
#100
Eyes of a Stranger
#100
Eyes of a Stranger
Eyes of a Stranger
Eyes of a Stranger
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $1,118,634
Adjusted for inflation: $4,056,570
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $1,118,634
Adjusted for inflation: $4,056,570
#101
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo 1981 Re-release
#101
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo 1981 Re-release
#101
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo 1981 Re-release
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo 1981 Re-release
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo 1981 Re-release
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $1,000,000
Adjusted for inflation: $3,626,360
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $1,000,000
Adjusted for inflation: $3,626,360
#102
Herbie Goes Bananas 1981 Re-release
#102
Herbie Goes Bananas 1981 Re-release
#102
Herbie Goes Bananas 1981 Re-release
Herbie Goes Bananas 1981 Re-release
Herbie Goes Bananas 1981 Re-release
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $1,000,000
Adjusted for inflation: $3,626,360
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $1,000,000
Adjusted for inflation: $3,626,360
#103
Sunday Lovers
#103
Sunday Lovers
#103
Sunday Lovers
Sunday Lovers
Sunday Lovers
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $621,931
Adjusted for inflation: $2,255,346
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $621,931
Adjusted for inflation: $2,255,346
#104
Beyond the Reef
#104
Beyond the Reef
#104
Beyond the Reef
Beyond the Reef
Beyond the Reef
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $549,931
Adjusted for inflation: $1,994,248
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $547,525
Adjusted for inflation: $1,985,523
#105
Cattle Annie and Little Britches
#105
Cattle Annie and Little Britches
#105
Cattle Annie and Little Britches
Cattle Annie and Little Britches
Cattle Annie and Little Britches
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $534,816
Adjusted for inflation: $1,939,435
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $534,816
Adjusted for inflation: $1,939,435
#106
Hard Country
#106
Hard Country
#106
Hard Country
Hard Country
Hard Country
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $534,653
Adjusted for inflation: $1,938,844
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $534,653
Adjusted for inflation: $1,938,844
#107
Man of Iron
#107
Man of Iron
#107
Man of Iron
Man of Iron
Man of Iron
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $492,035
Adjusted for inflation: $1,784,296
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $492,035
Adjusted for inflation: $1,784,296
#108
Kelly
#108
Kelly
#108
Kelly
Kelly
Kelly
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $469,777
Adjusted for inflation: $1,703,581
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $469,777
Adjusted for inflation: $1,703,581
#109
Freaky Friday 1981 Re-release
#109
Freaky Friday 1981 Re-release
#109
Freaky Friday 1981 Re-release
Freaky Friday 1981 Re-release
Freaky Friday 1981 Re-release
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $300,000
Adjusted for inflation: $1,087,908
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $300,000
Adjusted for inflation: $1,087,908
#110
The Sea Wolves
#110
The Sea Wolves
#110
The Sea Wolves
The Sea Wolves
The Sea Wolves
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $220,181
Adjusted for inflation: $798,456
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $220,181
Adjusted for inflation: $798,456
#111
Second-Hand Hearts
#111
Second-Hand Hearts
#111
Second-Hand Hearts
Second-Hand Hearts
Second-Hand Hearts
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $19,450
Adjusted for inflation: $70,533
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $19,450
Adjusted for inflation: $70,533
#112
Glen or Glenda 1981 Re-release
#112
Glen or Glenda 1981 Re-release
#112
Glen or Glenda 1981 Re-release
Glen or Glenda 1981 Re-release
Glen or Glenda 1981 Re-release
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $10,158
Adjusted for inflation: $36,837
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $10,158
Adjusted for inflation: $36,837
#113
Polyester
#113
Polyester
#113
Polyester
Polyester
Polyester
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $3,612
Adjusted for inflation: $13,098
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $0
Adjusted for inflation: $0
#114
That Obscure Object of Desire
#114
That Obscure Object of Desire
#114
That Obscure Object of Desire
That Obscure Object of Desire
That Obscure Object of Desire
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $809
Adjusted for inflation: $2,934
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $0
Adjusted for inflation: $0
#115
Dissolute Wife
#115
Dissolute Wife
#115
Dissolute Wife
Dissolute Wife
Dissolute Wife
 
 
 
Worldwide Gross
At time of release: $785
Adjusted for inflation: $2,847
 
 
 
Domestic Gross
At time of release: $0
Adjusted for inflation: $0
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