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Historical Fiction Movies Released in 1987
This list shows all Historical Fiction films released in 1987, 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 Historical Fiction Movies for 1987
| Release Date | Movie | Genre | Release Type | Revenue to Date | Trailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January, 1987 | |||||
| 1987 TBD | Maurice | Drama | Theatrical | $3,520,025 | |
| January 30 | Allan Quatermain and the Lost City | Adventure | Theatrical | $3,751,699 | |
| Radio Days | Comedy | Theatrical | $14,792,779 | ||
| February, 1987 | |||||
| February 20 | The Good Wife | Drama | Theatrical | $1,155,020 | |
| February 23 | The Misfit Brigade | Action | Theatrical | $0 | |
| March, 1987 | |||||
| March 6 | Angel Heart | Horror | Theatrical | $17,192,555 | |
| Tin Men | Comedy | Theatrical | $25,411,386 | ||
| March 12 | Balada da Praia dos Cães | Drama | Theatrical | $0 | |
| March 27 | The Hanoi Hilton | Drama | Theatrical | $760,000 | |
| April, 1987 | |||||
| April 10 | Gothic | Horror | Theatrical | $1,002,763 | |
| May, 1987 | |||||
| May 1 | Mitt liv som hund | Drama | Theatrical | $8,345,266 | |
| May 8 | Gardens of Stone | Drama | Theatrical | $5,262,047 | |
| May 29 | Summer Heat | Drama | Theatrical | $350,481 | |
| June, 1987 | |||||
| June 19 | Withnail & I | Comedy | Theatrical | $1,720,947 | |
| June 26 | Full Metal Jacket | Drama | Theatrical | $45,017,134 | |
| Jean de Florette | Drama | Theatrical | $3,452,836 | ||
| August, 1987 | |||||
| August 21 | Dirty Dancing | Drama | Theatrical | $213,893,795 | |
| August 28 | Babettes Gaestebud | Drama | Theatrical | $0 | |
| Hamburger Hill | Drama | Theatrical | $13,839,404 | ||
| Matewan | Drama | Theatrical | $1,768,789 | ||
| September, 1987 | |||||
| September 10 | The Lighthorsemen | Drama | Theatrical | $0 | |
| September 16 | In the Mood | Comedy | Theatrical | $999,000 | |
| September 25 | Best Seller | Thriller/Suspense | Theatrical | $4,278,150 | |
| The Big Town | Thriller/Suspense | Theatrical | $1,733,017 | ||
| October, 1987 | |||||
| October 16 | Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night 2 | Horror | Theatrical | $911,351 | |
| Hope and Glory | Comedy | Theatrical | $4,537,186 | ||
| October 30 | Strike Commando | Action | Theatrical | $18,864 | |
| November, 1987 | |||||
| November 1 | Slam Dance | Thriller/Suspense | Theatrical | $406,881 | |
| November 6 | Russkies | Drama | Theatrical | $1,030,101 | |
| November 15 | The Jetsons Meet the Flintstones | Comedy | Video | $0 | |
| November 30 | Housekeeping | Drama | Theatrical | $647,518 | |
| December, 1987 | |||||
| December 9 | Empire of the Sun | Drama | Theatrical | $22,238,696 | |
| December 17 | The Dead | Drama | Theatrical | $961,967 | |
| December 18 | Ironweed | Drama | Theatrical | $7,393,346 | |
| December 23 | Good Morning Vietnam | Comedy | Theatrical | $123,922,582 | |
| 1987 TBD | Guarapo | Drama | Theatrical | $1,186 | |