Most Popular Movies 1985
This chart shows the 1985 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 1985 releases.
See also: Domestic Release Schedule for 1985 - Top 1985 Worldwide
| ← 1984 | Most Popular Overall | 1986 → |
1
| The Breakfast Club |
| Director: John Hughes |
| Lead Roles: Emilio Estevez as Andrew Clarke, Anthony Michael Hall as Brian Johnson, Judd Nelson as John Bender, Molly Ringwald as Claire Standish, Ally Sheedy as Allison Reynolds |
| Initial Theatrical Release: February 15, 1985 (Wide) by Universal |
| Keywords: Wrestling, High School, Juvenile Delinquent, Comedy Drama, Coming of Age, Romance, Cross-Class Romance |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $45,875,171 |
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International BO: $29,955 |
2
| Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome |
| Director: George Miller |
| Lead Roles: Mel Gibson as Mad Max |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 10, 1985 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Post Apocalypse, Action Adventure, Down Syndrome, Australia, Near Future, Dystopia |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $36,230,219 |
3
| St. Elmo’s Fire |
| Director: Joel Schumacher |
| Lead Roles: Rob Lowe as Billy, Demi Moore as Jules Jacoby, Emilio Estevez as Kirby Keger, Ally Sheedy as Leslie Hunter, Judd Nelson as Alec Newbary, Mare Winningham as Wendy Beamish, Andrew McCarthy as Kevin Dolenz |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 28, 1985 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Coming of Age, College, Relationships Gone Wrong, Car Accident, Life Drama |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $37,800,000 |
4
| Rocky IV |
| Director: Sylvester Stallone |
| Lead Roles: Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 27, 1985 (Wide) by MGM |
| Keywords: Boxing, Sports Drama |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $127,873,716 |
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International BO: $172,500,000 |
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| The Goonies |
| Director: Richard Donner |
| Lead Roles: Sean Astin as Mikey, Josh Brolin as Brand, Jeff Cohen as Chunk, Corey Feldman as Mouth, Kerri Green as Andy, Martha Plimpton as Stef, Ke Huy Quan as Data |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 7, 1985 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Treasure Hunters, Fugitive / On the Run, Dysfunctional Family, Mutants, Pirates, Gangs, Unbelieving Police, Learning Disabilities, Money Troubles, Land Developer, Chase Adventure, Cult Movie |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $62,947,466 |
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International BO: $858,679 |
6
| Clue |
| Director: Jonathan Lynn |
| Lead Roles: Eileen Brennan as Mrs. Peacock, Tim Curry as Wadsworth the Butler, Madeline Kahn as Mrs. White, Christopher Lloyd as Professor Plum, Michael McKean as Mr. Green, Martin Mull as Col. Mustard, Lesley Ann Warren as Miss Scarlet |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 13, 1985 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Keywords: Cold War, Government Corruption, Surprise Twist, Prostitution, LGBTQ+, Therapists / Therapy, Blackmail, Revenge, Unnamed Character, Secret Identity, Faked Death, Spoof, Non-Chronological, Dinner Party, Crime Comedy, Cult Movie |
| Classification: Based on Game, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $13,377,261 |
7
| A View to a Kill |
| Director: John Glen |
| Lead Roles: Roger Moore as James Bond |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 24, 1985 (Wide) by MGM |
| Keywords: Secret Agent |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $50,327,960 |
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International BO: $102,300,000 |
8
| The Black Cauldron |
| Director: Ted Berman, Richard Rich |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 24, 1985 (Wide) by Walt Disney |
| Keywords: Family Adventure, Development Hell, Cult Movie, Royalty, Good vs. Evil, Self-sacrifice, Animal Lead, Missing Pet, Rescue |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Adventure, Hand Animation, Fantasy |
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Domestic BO: $21,288,692 |
9
| Moving Violations |
| Director: Neal Israel |
| Initial Theatrical Release: April 19, 1985 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox |
| Keywords: Farcical / Slapstick Comedy, Corrupt Cops, Corrupt Judge |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $10,600,000 |
10
| Code of Silence |
| Director: Andrew Davis |
| Lead Roles: Chuck Norris as Eddie Cusack |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 3, 1985 (Wide) by Orion Pictures |
| Keywords: Action Thriller, Gangs, Gang Warfare |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $20,345,361 |
11
| The Color Purple |
| Director: Steven Spielberg |
| Lead Roles: Margaret Avery as Shug Avery |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 18, 1985 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: African Americans, Historical Drama, Coming of Age, 1986 Oscars Best Picture Nominee |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Drama, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $94,029,472 |
12
| Perfect |
| Director: James Bridges |
| Lead Roles: John Travolta as Adam Lawrence, Jamie Lee Curtis as Jessie |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 7, 1985 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Romance |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Romantic Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $12,918,858 |
13
| Rambo: First Blood Part II |
| Director: George P. Cosmatos |
| Lead Roles: Sylvester Stallone as John Rambo |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 22, 1985 (Wide) by Sony/TriStar |
| Keywords: Rescue, Vietnam War, War, Action Adventure, POW, Betrayal, Screenplay Written By the Star |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $150,415,432 |
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International BO: $149,984,568 |
14
| National Lampoon's European Vacation |
| Director: Amy Heckerling |
| Lead Roles: Chevy Chase as Clark Wilhelm Griswold, Jr., Beverly D'Angelo as Ellen Griswold, Dana Hill as Audrey Griswold, Jason Lively as Russell 'Rusty' Griswold |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 26, 1985 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Family Vacations, Road Trip, Family Comedy, Dysfunctional Family, Sequel With Lead Character Recast |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $49,400,000 |
15
| Tuff Turf |
| Director: Fritz Kiersch |
| Lead Roles: James Spader as Hiller, Kim Richards as Frankie Croyden, Paul Mones as Nick Hauser , Matt Clark as Stuart Hiller |
| Initial Theatrical Release: January 11, 1985 (Wide) by New World |
| Keywords: Comedy Drama, New Guy/Girl in School, Relationships Gone Wrong, Love Triangle, Gangs |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $9,369,329 |
16
| Back to the Future |
| Director: Robert Zemeckis |
| Lead Roles: Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 3, 1985 (Wide) by Universal |
| Keywords: Time Travel, Action Adventure, Death of a Mentor, Dysfunctional Family, Bullies, Romance, Relationships Gone Wrong, Voyeurism, Terrorism |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $215,136,452 |
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International BO: $173,250,370 |
17
| Death Wish 3 |
| Director: Michael Winner |
| Lead Roles: Charles Bronson as Paul Kersey |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 1, 1985 (Wide) by Cannon |
| Keywords: Gangs, Revenge, Action Thriller |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $16,116,878 |
18
| After Hours |
| Director: Martin Scorsese |
| Lead Roles: Griffin Dunne as Paul Hackett |
| Initial Theatrical Release: September 13, 1985 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Relationships Gone Wrong, Black Comedy, Crime, Film Noir, Cult Movie, One Night, Framed, Set in New York City, Set in New York, Suicide, Artists, Fugitive / On the Run, Punk Rock |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Black Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $10,609,321 |
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International BO: $15,098 |
19
| Brazil |
| Director: Terry Gilliam |
| Lead Roles: Jonathan Pryce as Sam Lowry |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 31, 1985 (Wide) (Australia) |
| Keywords: Visual Effects, Film Noir, Dystopia, Government Bureaucracy, Intentionally Anachronistic, Dream Sequence, Surprise Twist, Directing Yourself, Director Cameo |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Black Comedy, Live Action, Fantasy |
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Domestic BO: $9,929,135 |
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International BO: $5,349 |
20
| That's Dancing |
| Director: Jack Haley Jr. |
| Initial Theatrical Release: January 18, 1985 (Wide) by MGM |
| Keywords: Dancing, Movie Business, Social and Cultural Documentary |
| Classification: Based on Real Life Events, Documentary, Live Action, Factual |
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Domestic BO: $4,210,938 |
21
| Runaway Train |
| Director: Andrei Konchalovsky |
| Lead Roles: Jon Voight as Oscar "Manny" Manheim, Eric Roberts as Buck, Rebecca De Mornay as Sara |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 6, 1985 (Wide) by Cannon |
| Keywords: Trains, Runaway Train, Prison Break, Fugitive / On the Run, Action Thriller |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $7,936,012 |
22
| Walking the Edge |
| Director: Norbert Meisel |
| Initial Theatrical Release: January 11, 1985 (Limited) by Empire Pictures |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
23
| Vision Quest |
| Director: Harold Becker |
| Initial Theatrical Release: February 15, 1985 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Miscellaneous Sports, Wrestling, Romantic Drama, Romance, Artists |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $13,000,000 |
24
| Came a Hot Friday |
| Initial Theatrical Release: October 4, 1985 (Wide) by Orion Classics |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Drama, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $8,905 |
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International BO: $884 |
25
| The Emerald Forest |
| Director: John Boorman |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 3, 1985 (Wide) by Avco Embassy |
| Keywords: Action Adventure, Kidnap, Set in Amazon Rainforest, Raised by Kidnappers, Coming of Age, Cannibalism, Rescue |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $24,468,550 |