Most Popular Movies 1983

This chart shows the 1983 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 1983 releases.

See also: Domestic Release Schedule for 1983 - Top 1983 Worldwide

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  1
Scarface
Domestic BO:
$45,227,398
International BO:
$5,684

Synopsis

In a ruthless rise to Miami drug lord, a Cuban-born gangster descends into addiction, obsession and brutality, with grisly consequences.

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  2
Never Say Never Again
Domestic BO:
$55,500,000
International BO:
$104,500,000

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  3
Domestic BO:
$9,200,000

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  4
Superman III
Director: Richard Lester
Initial Theatrical Release: June 17, 1983 (Wide) by Warner Bros.
Keywords: D.C. Comics, Visual Effects
Classification: Based on Comic/Graphic Novel, Adventure, Live Action, Super Hero
Domestic BO:
$59,950,623
International BO:
$20,249,377

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The Man with Two Brains
Director: Carl Reiner
Lead Roles: Steve Martin as Dr. Michael Hfuhruhurr, Kathleen Turner as Dolores Benedict
Initial Theatrical Release: June 3, 1983 (Wide) by Warner Bros.
Keywords: Body Swap, Farcical / Slapstick Comedy, Serial Killer, Relationships Gone Wrong, Gold Digger, Screenplay Written By the Star
Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Science Fiction
Domestic BO:
$10,353,438

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  6
Domestic BO:
$29,309,766

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All the Right Moves poster
All the Right Moves
Director: Michael Chapman
Lead Roles: Tom Cruise as Stef
Initial Theatrical Release: October 21, 1983 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox
Keywords: Football, Sports Drama, High School Sports, Life in a Small Town, Graduation
Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction
Domestic BO:
$17,200,000

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  9
Jeanne Dielman, 23 Quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles
Initial Theatrical Release: March 23, 1983 (Limited) by New Yorker
Classification: Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction
Domestic BO:
$19,858
International BO:
$3,632

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10
Yentl
Domestic BO:
$39,012,241

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11
Going Berserk
Lead Roles: John Candy as John Bourgignon
Initial Theatrical Release: October 28, 1983 (Wide) by Universal
Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction
Domestic BO:
$234,950

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12
Eddie and the Cruisers
Eddie and the Cruisers
Director: Martin Davidson
Lead Roles: Tom Berenger as Frank Ridgeway, Michael Pare as Eddie Wilson
Initial Theatrical Release: September 23, 1983 (Wide) by Embassy
Keywords: Mystery Drama, Missing Person, 1960s, Rock 'n' Roll, Investigative Journalist, Non-Chronological
Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction
Domestic BO:
$4,685,097

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13
Domestic BO:
$23,700,000

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14
Educating Rita
Director: Lewis Gilbert
Lead Roles: Julie Walters as Rita/Susan
Initial Theatrical Release: September 21, 1983 (Wide) by Sony Pictures
Keywords: Adult Education, Infidelity, Inspirational Teacher, Comedy Drama, Novel or Other Work Adapted by Author
Classification: Based on Play, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction
Domestic BO:
$14,688,000

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15
Octopussy
Domestic BO:
$67,900,000
International BO:
$119,600,000

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16
Risky Business poster
Risky Business
Director: Paul Brickman
Lead Roles: Tom Cruise as Joel Goodson, Rebecca De Mornay as Lana
Initial Theatrical Release: August 5, 1983 (Wide) by Warner Bros.
Keywords: Prostitution, Parties Gone Wild, Teenage Sex Comedy, Slow Motion Scene
Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction
Domestic BO:
$63,541,777

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17
Domestic BO:
$28,416,459

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18
Turkey Shoot
Initial Theatrical Release: September 2, 1983 (Wide) by New World
Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Science Fiction
Domestic BO:
$1,233,657

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Star Wars Ep. VI: Return of the Jedi
Star Wars Ep. VI: Return of the Jedi
Director: Richard Marquand
Lead Roles: Mark Hamill as Jedi Knight Luke Skywalker, Harrison Ford as Han Solo, Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia Organa
Initial Theatrical Release: May 25, 1983 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox
Keywords: Visual Effects, Heroic Adventure, Good vs. Evil, Redemption, Dysfunctional Family, Ambush, Rebellion, Adult Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent
Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Live Action, Science Fiction
Domestic BO:
$316,465,003
International BO:
$165,900,281

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20
Twice Upon a Time
Initial Theatrical Release: March 18, 1983 (Wide)

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21
The King of Comedy
Director: Martin Scorsese
Lead Roles: Robert De Niro as Rupert Pupkin
Initial Theatrical Release: February 18, 1983 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox
Keywords: Black Comedy, Satire, About a Stand Up Comedian, Kidnap, Stalker, FBI
Classification: Original Screenplay, Black Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction
Domestic BO:
$2,536,242

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22
Madman
Director: Joe Giannone
Initial Theatrical Release: February 18, 1983 (Limited)
Classification: Original Screenplay, Horror, Live Action, Fantasy

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23
Gorky Park
Director: Michael Apted
Lead Roles: William Hurt as Arkady Renko
Initial Theatrical Release: December 16, 1983 (Wide) by Orion Pictures
Keywords: Mystery Drama, Murder Mystery, Moscow, KGB, Romance, Double-Crossed, Smuggler
Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction
Domestic BO:
$15,900,000

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Domestic BO:
$6,333,135

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25
The Draughtsman’s Contract
The Draughtsman’s Contract
Director: Peter Greenaway
Initial Theatrical Release: April 29, 1983 (Wide)
Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Historical Fiction
International BO:
$27,011

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