Most Popular Movies 1984
This chart shows the 1984 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 1984 releases.
See also: Domestic Release Schedule for 1984 - Top 1984 Worldwide
| ← 1983 | Most Popular Overall | 1985 → |
1
| Ghostbusters |
| Director: Ivan Reitman |
| Lead Roles: Bill Murray as Doctor Peter Venkman, Dan Aykroyd as Doctor Raymond Stantz, Harold Ramis as Dr. Egon Spengler |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 8, 1984 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Visual Effects, Possessed, Haunting, College, Academics, Paranormal Investigation, End of the World, Demons, Set in New York, Supernatural, Horror Comedy |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $242,604,185 |
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International BO: $52,978,295 |
2
| Gremlins |
| Director: Joe Dante |
| Lead Roles: Zach Galligan as Billy Peltzer, Phoebe Cates as Kate Beringer, Hoyt Axton as Randall Peltzer, Polly Holliday as Mrs. Deagle, Frances Lee McCain as Lynn Peltzer |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 8, 1984 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Visual Effects, One Night, Monster |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Fantasy |
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Domestic BO: $151,661,913 |
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International BO: $783,845 |
3
| The Terminator |
| Director: James Cameron |
| Lead Roles: Arnold Schwarzenegger as The Terminator |
| Initial Theatrical Release: October 26, 1984 (Wide) by Orion Pictures |
| Keywords: End of the World, Time Travel, Visual Effects, Film Noir, Prologue, Intertitle, Robot, Action Horror, 2020s |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $38,019,031 |
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International BO: $40,000,000 |
4
| Dune |
| Director: David Lynch |
| Lead Roles: Kyle MacLachlan as Paul Atreides, William Hurt |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 14, 1984 (Wide) by Universal |
| Keywords: Action Adventure, Ensemble |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Action, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $27,447,471 |
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International BO: $57,199 |
5
| Grand Canyon: The Hidden Secrets |
| Director: Kieth Merrill |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 16, 1984 (IMAX) |
| Keywords: Travelogue Documentary |
| Classification: Based on Real Life Events, Documentary, Live Action, Factual |
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Domestic BO: $52,800,000 |
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International BO: $186,200,000 |
6
| 2010 |
| Director: Les Mayfield, Peter Hyams |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 7, 1984 (Wide) by MGM |
| Keywords: Techno-Thriller, Delayed Sequel, Space Program, Cold War, 2010s, Artificial Intelligence |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $41,000,000 |
7
| Starman |
| Director: John Carpenter |
| Lead Roles: Jeff Bridges as Starman |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 14, 1984 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Friendly Alien on Earth, First Contact, Chase Adventure, Romance, Interspecies Romance, Road Trip, Fugitive / On the Run, Unexpected Pregnancy, Widow/Widower, Gambling, Cult Movie |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $28,700,000 |
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| Footloose |
| Director: Herbert Ross |
| Lead Roles: Kevin Bacon as Ren McCormack |
| Initial Theatrical Release: February 17, 1984 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Keywords: Dancing, Religious, Rock 'n' Roll, Country Mouse, City Mouse, Culture Clash, Romance, New Guy/Girl in School, Death of a Son or Daughter, Coming of Age, Bullies, Coming-of-Age Drama |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $80,000,000 |
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International BO: $8,940 |
9
| Against All Odds |
| Director: Taylor Hackford |
| Lead Roles: Jeff Bridges as Terry Brogan, Rachel Ward as Jessie Wyler |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 2, 1984 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Film Noir, Crime Thriller, Romance, Relationships Gone Wrong, Killing in Self Defence, Love Triangle, Abusive boyfriend, Dysfunctional Family, Fugitive / On the Run, Remake, Remake with Returning Cast Member, Football, Athletes Past Their Prime, Gambling, Organized Crime, Government Corruption, Erotic Thriller |
| Classification: Remake, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $25,100,000 |
10
| Beverly Hills Cop |
| Director: Martin Brest |
| Lead Roles: Eddie Murphy as Axel Foley |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 5, 1984 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Keywords: Undercover, Buddy Cop, Organized Crime, Narcotics, Directing Yourself, Car Chase, Life on the Outside, Action Comedy |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $234,760,478 |
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International BO: $81,539,522 |
11
| The Bounty |
| Director: Roger Donaldson |
| Lead Roles: Mel Gibson as Fletcher Christian |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 4, 1984 (Wide) by Orion Pictures |
| Keywords: 1700s, Historical Drama, On a Boat, Boss From Hell, Non-Chronological, Set in Tahiti, French Polynesia |
| Classification: Based on Factual Book/Article, Drama, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $8,613,462 |
12
| Splash |
| Director: Ron Howard |
| Lead Roles: Tom Hanks as Allen Bauer, Daryl Hannah as Madison |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 9, 1984 (Wide) by Walt Disney |
| Keywords: Romantic Comedy, Mermaids, Interspecies Romance, Romance, Set in New York City, Set in New York, Underwater |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Romantic Comedy, Live Action, Fantasy |
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Domestic BO: $62,599,495 |
13
| Purple Rain |
| Director: Albert Magnoli |
| Lead Roles: Prince as The Kid |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 27, 1984 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Autobiographical, Biographical Drama, Musicians, Nightclub |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $68,392,977 |
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International BO: $3,120 |
Synopsis
Headstrong, vulnerable young musician The Kid struggles with his own inner demons and with his alcoholic father who beats his mother. But the madness infects his music, fueling a sound that transforms the struggling, young rocker into a star.
14
| Falling in Love |
| Director: Ulu Grosbard |
| Lead Roles: Robert De Niro as Frank Raftis, Meryl Streep as Molly Gilmore |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 21, 1984 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Keywords: Romantic Drama, Romance, Christmas, Christmas in November, Infidelity, Relationships Gone Wrong |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $10,600,000 |
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International BO: $3,205 |
15
| City Heat |
| Director: Richard Benjamin |
| Lead Roles: Clint Eastwood as Lieutenant Speer |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 7, 1984 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Action Comedy, Buddy Cop, Love Triangle, Relationships Gone Wrong, 1930s, Set in Kansas, Set in Missouri, Gangs, Crime Boss |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $38,348,988 |
16
| Tightrope |
| Director: Richard Tuggle |
| Lead Roles: Clint Eastwood as Wes Block |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 17, 1984 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Film Noir, Crime Thriller, Crime, Directing Yourself, Prostitution, Corrupt Cops, Police Detective, Serial Killer, LGBTQ+, Revenge, Sex Crimes, Erotic Thriller |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $48,100,000 |
17
| Runaway |
| Director: Michael Crichton |
| Lead Roles: Tom Selleck as Ramsay, Cynthia Rhodes as Officer Karen Thompson, Gene Simmons as Dr. Charles Luther |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 14, 1984 (Wide) by Sony/TriStar |
| Keywords: Crime Thriller, Robot, Police Detective, Anxiety and Phobias, Invented Language, Scientific Experiment Gone Awry, Mad Scientist, Cult Movie |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $6,800,000 |
18
| The Initiation |
| Director: Larry Stewart |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 7, 1984 (Limited) by New World |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Horror, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
19
| Red Dawn |
| Director: John Milius |
| Lead Roles: Patrick Swayze as Jed Eckert, C. Thomas Howell as Robert |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 10, 1984 (Wide) by MGM/UA Classics |
| Keywords: Action Adventure, Coming of Age, Occupying Army, World War III, Guerilla Warfare, Commies, Set in Colorado |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $38,900,000 |
20
| Un dimanche à la campagne |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 16, 1984 (Wide) by MGM/UA Classics, released as A Sunday in the Country |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Drama, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $2,153,717 |
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| Blastfighter |
| Director: Lamberto Bava |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 25, 1984 (Wide) (Italy) |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
22
| The Flamingo Kid |
| Director: Garry Marshall |
| Lead Roles: Matt Dillon as Jeffrey Willis |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 21, 1984 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox |
| Keywords: Coming of Age, Comedy Drama, Gambling, Class Warfare, Mentor, Dysfunctional Family, 1960s, Ensemble |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $23,859,382 |
24
| Tank |
| Director: Marvin J. Chomsky |
| Lead Roles: James Garner as Cmd. Sgt. Maj. Zack Carey, Shirley Jones as LaDonna Carey, C. Thomas Howell as William Carey |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 16, 1984 (Wide) by Universal |
| Keywords: Military Life, Corrupt Cops, Action Adventure, Prostitution, Blackmail, Fugitive / On the Run, Death of a Son or Daughter, Death of a Sibling, Dysfunctional Family |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $11,131,530 |
25
| Reckless |
| Director: James Foley |
| Initial Theatrical Release: February 3, 1984 (Wide) by MGM/UA Classics |
| Keywords: Romantic Drama, High School, High School Sports, Football, Romance, Love Triangle, Cross-Class Romance, Addiction, Dysfunctional Family, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $6,731,602 |