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Universal Movies Released in 1981
This list shows all Universal 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 Universal Movies for 1981
Release
Date | Movie | Genre | Release
Type | Revenue
to Date | Trailer |
|---|
| |
| January 30 |
The Incredible Shrinking Woman |
Comedy |
Theatrical |
$20,259,000 |
|
| |
| March 6 |
All Night Long |
Romantic Comedy |
Theatrical |
$7,800,000 |
|
| |
| March 13 |
The Funhouse |
Horror |
Theatrical |
$7,000,141 |
|
| |
| April 10 |
Nighthawks |
Action |
Theatrical |
$19,600,000 |
|
| |
| April 24 |
Beyond the Reef |
|
Theatrical |
$547,525 |
|
|
Cattle Annie and Little Britches |
Western |
Theatrical |
$115,679 |
|
| |
| May 1 |
Hard Country |
|
Theatrical |
$0 |
|
|
The Jazz Singer |
|
Theatrical |
$27,118,000 |
|
|
King of the Mountain |
Drama |
Theatrical |
$958,637 |
|
| |
| May 22 |
Bustin' Loose |
Comedy |
Theatrical |
$31,261,000 |
|
|
The Four Seasons |
Comedy |
Theatrical |
$42,488,161 |
|
|
The Legend of the Lone Ranger |
Western |
Theatrical |
$13,522,974 |
|
| |
| June 26 |
For Your Eyes Only |
Action |
Theatrical |
$195,300,000 |
|
|
The Great Muppet Caper |
Comedy |
Theatrical |
$31,206,251 |
|
| |
| July 17 |
Endless Love |
Drama |
Theatrical |
$33,000,000 |
|
| |
| August 21 |
An American Werewolf in London |
Horror |
Theatrical |
$61,968,388 |
|
|
Honky Tonk Freeway |
Comedy |
Theatrical |
$939,423 |
|
| |
| September 18 |
Continental Divide |
Romantic Comedy |
Theatrical |
$15,578,000 |
|
|
Raggedy Man |
Drama |
Theatrical |
$11,000,000 |
|
| |
| October 2 |
Zoot Suit |
Drama |
Theatrical |
$380,302 |
|
| |
| October 23 |
Silence of the North |
Drama |
Theatrical |
$344,837 |
|
| |
| October 30 |
Halloween II |
Horror |
Theatrical |
$25,533,818 |
|
| |
| November 13 |
The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper |
Adventure |
Theatrical |
$2,104,164 |
|
| |
| December 4 |
On Golden Pond |
Drama |
Theatrical |
$119,889,465 |
|
| |
| December 18 |
Ghost Story |
Horror |
Theatrical |
$16,202,210 |
|
|
Heartbeeps |
Comedy |
Theatrical |
$6,000,000 |
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