Most Popular Movies 1991
This chart shows the 1991 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 1991 releases.
See also: Domestic Release Schedule for 1991 - Top 1991 Worldwide
| ← 1990 | Most Popular Overall | 1992 → |
1
| Beauty and the Beast |
| Director: Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise |
| Lead Roles: Paige O'Hara as Belle, Robby Benson as Beast |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 13, 1991 (Wide) by Walt Disney |
| Keywords: Family Movie, Prince/Princess, Romance, 3D Re-release, Curses, Revenge, Kidnap, Rescue, 3-D - Post-production Conversion, 1992 Oscars Best Picture Nominee, Family Musical |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Musical, Hand Animation, Fantasy |
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Domestic BO: $206,333,165 |
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International BO: $232,323,678 |
Synopsis
Belle is a bright and beautiful young woman who's taken prisoner by a hideous beast in his castle. Despite her precarious situation, Belle befriends the castle's enchanted staff - a teapot, a candelabra and a mantel clock, among others - and ultimately learns to see beneath the Beast's exterior to discover the heart and soul of a prince.
2
| Cape Fear |
| Director: Martin Scorsese |
| Lead Roles: Robert De Niro as Max Cady, Nick Nolte as Sam Bowden, Jessica Lange as Leigh Bowden, Juliette Lewis as Danielle Bowden |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 15, 1991 (Wide) by Universal |
| Keywords: Revenge, Film Noir |
| Classification: Remake, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $79,091,969 |
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International BO: $103,200,000 |
3
| Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 6, 1991 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Keywords: Visual Effects, Wrongfully Convicted, Conspiracy Theory, Political Thriller |
| Classification: Based on TV, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $74,888,996 |
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International BO: $22,011,004 |
4
| Thelma & Louise |
| Director: Ridley Scott |
| Lead Roles: Susan Sarandon as Louise , Geena Davis as Thelma |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 24, 1991 (Wide) by MGM |
| Keywords: Road Trip, Fugitive / On the Run |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $45,361,000 |
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International BO: $99,747 |
5
| Highlander II: The Quickening |
| Director: Russell Mulcahy |
| Lead Roles: Christopher Lambert as Connor MacLeod |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 1, 1991 (Wide) by InterStar Releasing |
| Keywords: Action Adventure, Prologue, Near Future, Environment, 1990s, 2020s, Corporate Malfeasance |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Fantasy |
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Domestic BO: $14,184,134 |
6
| Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves |
| Director: Kevin Reynolds |
| Lead Roles: Kevin Costner as Robin of Locksley, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio as Marian |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 14, 1991 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Action Adventure, Middle Ages, Corrupt Cops, Robin Hood Bandits, Romance |
| Classification: Based on Folk Tale/Legend/Fairytale, Adventure, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $165,493,908 |
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International BO: $225,006,092 |
7
| White Fang |
| Director: Randal Kleiser |
| Lead Roles: Ethan Hawke as Jack |
| Initial Theatrical Release: January 18, 1991 (Wide) by Walt Disney |
| Keywords: Animal Lead, Survival Adventure, 1890s, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent, Animal Abuse, Animals Gone Bad, Set in Yukon, Gold Rush |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Adventure, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $34,729,091 |
8
| Double Impact |
| Director: Sheldon Lettich |
| Lead Roles: Jean-Claude Van Damme as Alex/Chad |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 9, 1991 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Twins, Same Actor, Multiple Roles, Separated at Birth, Hong Kong, Martial Arts, Smuggler, Intertitle, Set in Hollywood, Action Thriller, Screenplay Written By the Star, Mistaken Identity, 1960s, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent, Prologue, Revenge |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $29,090,445 |
9
| The Last Boy Scout |
| Director: Tony Scott |
| Lead Roles: Bruce Willis as Joe Hallenbeck, Damon Wayans as Jimmy Dix |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 13, 1991 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Mafia, Action Comedy, Hitmen, Redemption, Infidelity, Relationships Gone Wrong, Suicide, Narcotics, Strippers / Stripping, Gambling, Government Corruption, Blackmail, Cover Up, Fired, Kidnap, Rescue, Double-Crossed, Private Investigator, Secret Service Agent, Football, Former Professional Athlete |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $59,509,925 |
10
| Another You |
| Director: Maurice Phillips |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 26, 1991 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Crime Comedy, Mental Illness, Mistaken Identity, Confidence Men, Famously Bad |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $2,697,777 |
11
| The Prince of Tides |
| Director: Barbra Streisand |
| Lead Roles: Barbra Streisand as Susan Lowenstein, Nick Nolte as Tom Wingo |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 25, 1991 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Romance, Romantic Drama, 1992 Oscars Best Picture Nominee |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $74,787,599 |
12
| The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter |
| Director: George T. Miller |
| Lead Roles: Jonathan Brandis as Bastian Balthazar Bux, Kenny Morrison as Atreyu, Clarissa Burt as Xayide |
| Initial Theatrical Release: February 8, 1991 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Family Adventure, Delayed Sequel, Anxiety and Phobias, Good vs. Evil, Sword & Sorcerer |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Adventure, Live Action, Fantasy |
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Domestic BO: $17,116,963 |
13
| Mindwalk |
| Director: Bernt Capra |
| Lead Roles: Liv Ullmann as Sonia Hoffman, Sam Waterston as Jack Edwards, John Heard as Thomas Harriman |
| Initial Theatrical Release: October 11, 1991 (Limited) by Triton Pictures |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $708,440 |
14
| The Silence of the Lambs |
| Director: Jonathan Demme |
| Lead Roles: Jodie Foster as Clarice Starling, Anthony Hopkins as Hannibal Lecter |
| Initial Theatrical Release: February 14, 1991 (Wide) by Orion Pictures |
| Keywords: Serial Killer, Cannibalism, Oscars Best Picture Winner, Psychological Horror, 1992 Oscars Best Picture Nominee |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Horror, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $130,726,716 |
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International BO: $145,000,000 |
15
| Curly Sue |
| Director: John Hughes |
| Lead Roles: Alisan Porter as Curly Sue |
| Initial Theatrical Release: October 25, 1991 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Comedy Drama, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent, White Collar Crime, Romance, Relationships Gone Wrong, Poverty, Homeless, Illiteracy / Learning to Read |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $33,644,430 |
16
| Ernest Scared Stupid |
| Director: John Cherry |
| Lead Roles: Jim Varney as Ernest P. Worrell |
| Initial Theatrical Release: October 11, 1991 (Wide) by Walt Disney |
| Keywords: Horror Comedy, Halloween, 1800s |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Fantasy |
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Domestic BO: $14,143,280 |
17
| Paradise |
| Director: Mary Agnes Donoghue |
| Initial Theatrical Release: September 18, 1991 (Wide) by Walt Disney |
| Keywords: Life Drama, Relationships Gone Wrong, Death of a Son or Daughter, Family Affair, Relatives Playing Relatives, Dysfunctional Family |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $18,634,643 |
18
| Warlock |
| Director: Steve Miner |
| Initial Theatrical Release: January 10, 1991 (Wide) by Trimark |
| Keywords: Time Travel, Supernatural, Supernatural Horror, 1600s, Satan, Revenge, Curses |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Horror, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $8,824,553 |
20
| Bugsy |
| Director: Barry Levinson |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 13, 1991 (Wide) by Sony/TriStar |
| Keywords: Mafia, Biography, Biographical Drama, 1992 Oscars Best Picture Nominee |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Drama, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $49,103,967 |
21
| Barton Fink |
| Director: Joel Coen |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 21, 1991 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox |
| Keywords: Writing and Writers, Writer's Block, Black Comedy, 1940s, Death of a Girlfriend / Boyfriend, Set in Los Angeles, Movie Business, Serial Killer, Framed |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Black Comedy, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $5,726,463 |
22
| L.A. Story |
| Director: Mick Jackson |
| Lead Roles: Steve Martin as Harris K. Telemacher |
| Initial Theatrical Release: February 8, 1991 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: News, Set in Los Angeles, Romantic Comedy, Satire, Romance, Relationships Gone Wrong, Gratuitous Cameos |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Romantic Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $28,854,480 |
23
| Doc Hollywood |
| Director: Michael Caton-Jones |
| Lead Roles: Michael J. Fox as Dr. Benjamin Stone |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 2, 1991 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Culture Clash, Romance, Romantic Comedy, Doctors, Country Mouse, City Mouse |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Romantic Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $54,751,779 |
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| Antarctica |
| Director: John Weiley |
| Initial Theatrical Release: October 18, 1991 (IMAX) |
| Keywords: Short Film, Nature Documentary, Set in Antarctica, Voiceover/Narration |
| Classification: Based on Real Life Events, Documentary, Live Action, Factual |
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Domestic BO: $65,000,000 |
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International BO: $1,070,389 |
25
| Career Opportunities |
| Director: Bryan Gordon |
| Lead Roles: Frank Whaley as Jim Dodge, Jennifer Connelly as Josie Blake |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 29, 1991 (Wide) by Universal |
| Keywords: Coming of Age, Romance |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Romantic Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $10,986,645 |