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North America (US and Canada) Domestic Movie Chart for 1983

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Note: This chart ranks movies by the amount they earned during 1983. It includes movies released in previous years that earned money during 1983. For example, a movie released over Thanksgiving in 1982 will most likely earn money in 1982 and 1983. Click on the individual movie to see its total gross over all the years in which it played.

Inflation-adjusted figures are based on ticket sale estimates.

See Top 1983 Movies at the Domestic Box Office for the total domestic box office for the top 100 movies released in 1983, and Movie Index 1983 for an overview of all movies released in 1983.

Top Grossing Movies of 1983

RankMovieRelease
Date		DistributorGenre1983 GrossTickets Sold
1 Star Wars Ep. VI: Return of… May 25, 1983 20th Century Fox Adventure $249,333,284 79,153,423
2 Tootsie Dec 17, 1982 Sony Pictures Comedy $136,302,219 43,270,545
3 Flashdance Apr 15, 1983 Paramount Pictures Drama $90,463,574 28,718,594
4 Trading Places Jun 8, 1983 Paramount Pictures Comedy $90,400,000 28,698,412
5 WarGames Jun 3, 1983 MGM Thriller/Suspense $74,433,837 23,629,789
6 Octopussy Jun 10, 1983 MGM Action $67,900,000 21,555,555
7 Mr. Mom Jul 22, 1983 20th Century Fox Comedy $64,800,000 20,571,428
8 Staying Alive Jul 15, 1983 Paramount Pictures Drama $63,841,474 20,267,134
9 Risky Business Aug 5, 1983 Warner Bros. Comedy $63,541,777 20,171,992
10 National Lampoon's Vacation Jul 29, 1983 Warner Bros. Comedy $61,400,000 19,492,063
11 Superman III Jun 17, 1983 Warner Bros. Adventure $59,950,623 19,031,943
12 Never Say Never Again Oct 7, 1983 Warner Bros. Action $53,448,619 16,967,815
13 Gandhi Dec 8, 1982 Sony Pictures Drama $51,443,727 16,331,341
14 48 Hrs. Dec 8, 1982 Paramount Pictures Action $51,295,908 16,284,415
15 The Big Chill Sep 28, 1983 Sony Pictures Comedy $43,738,171 13,885,133
16 Terms of Endearment Nov 23, 1983 Paramount Pictures Drama $42,968,996 13,640,951
17 Blue Thunder May 13, 1983 Sony Pictures Action $42,313,354 13,432,810
18 Jaws 3-D Jul 22, 1983 Universal Horror $42,245,180 13,411,168
19 Sudden Impact Dec 9, 1983 Warner Bros. Action $41,852,579 13,286,533
20 The Verdict Dec 8, 1982 20th Century Fox Drama $37,603,590 11,937,647
21 ET: The Extra-Terrestrial Jun 11, 1982 Universal Adventure $37,358,320 11,859,784
22 Porky's II: The Next Day Jun 24, 1983 20th Century Fox Comedy $33,759,266 10,717,227
23 Psycho II Jun 3, 1983 Universal Horror $32,000,000 10,158,730
24 Snow White and the Seven Dw… Dec 20, 1975 Walt Disney Musical $30,100,976 9,555,865
25 Twilight Zone: The Movie Jun 24, 1983 Warner Bros. Horror $29,500,000 9,365,079
26 Easy Money Aug 19, 1983 Orion Pictures Comedy $29,309,766 9,304,687
27 High Road to China Mar 18, 1983 Warner Bros. Adventure $28,416,459 9,021,098
28 The Outsiders Mar 25, 1983 Warner Bros. Drama $25,697,647 8,157,983
29 Spring Break Mar 25, 1983 Sony Pictures Comedy $24,071,666 7,641,798
30 Sophie's Choice Dec 10, 1982 Universal Drama $23,890,547 7,584,300
31 My Tutor Mar 4, 1983 Crown Comedy $22,587,000 7,170,476
32 Scarface Dec 9, 1983 Universal Drama $21,781,177 6,914,659
33 Class Jul 22, 1983 Orion Pictures Comedy $21,667,789 6,878,663
34 Cujo Aug 12, 1983 Warner Bros. Horror $21,156,152 6,716,238
35 The Dead Zone Oct 21, 1983 Paramount Pictures Thriller/Suspense $20,766,000 6,592,380
36 Breathless May 13, 1983 Orion Pictures Action $19,910,002 6,320,635
37 Yentl Nov 18, 1983 MGM/UA Classics Musical $18,678,870 5,929,800
38 The Dark Crystal Dec 17, 1982 Universal Adventure $18,547,930 5,888,231
39 An Officer and a Gentleman Jul 28, 1982 Paramount Pictures Drama $17,888,111 5,678,765
40 Max Dugan Returns Mar 25, 1983 20th Century Fox Comedy $17,613,720 5,591,657
41 All the Right Moves Oct 21, 1983 20th Century Fox Drama $17,200,000 5,460,317
42 Best Friends Dec 17, 1982 Warner Bros. Romantic Comedy $16,958,991 5,383,806
43 Valley Girl Apr 29, 1983 Atlantic Romantic Comedy $16,800,000 5,333,333
44 The Toy Dec 10, 1982 Sony Pictures Comedy $16,615,945 5,274,903
45 Krull Jul 29, 1983 Sony Pictures Adventure $16,519,460 5,244,273
46 Spacehunter: Adventures in … May 20, 1983 Sony Pictures Adventure $16,478,265 5,231,195
47 A Christmas Story Nov 18, 1983 MGM Comedy $16,244,056 5,156,843
48 Richard Pryor Here and Now Oct 28, 1983 Sony Pictures Concert/Perfor… $16,156,776 5,129,135
49 Still Smokin May 6, 1983 Paramount Pictures Comedy $15,543,000 4,934,285
50 Monty Python's The Meaning … Mar 31, 1983 Universal Comedy $14,929,552 4,739,540
51 Two of a Kind Dec 16, 1983 20th Century Fox Romantic Comedy $14,754,743 4,684,045
52 The Man From Snowy River Nov 3, 1982 20th Century Fox Western $14,116,931 4,481,565
53 Private School Jul 29, 1983 Universal Comedy $14,049,540 4,460,171
54 The Survivors Jun 22, 1983 Sony Pictures Comedy $14,000,000 4,444,444
55 Uncommon Valor Dec 16, 1983 Paramount Pictures Action $13,978,862 4,437,733
56 Christine Dec 9, 1983 Sony Pictures Horror $13,721,069 4,355,894
57 The Right Stuff Oct 21, 1983 Warner Bros. Drama $13,700,891 4,349,489
58 The Entity Feb 4, 1983 20th Century Fox Horror $13,277,558 4,215,097
59 The Rescuers Jun 22, 1977 Walt Disney Adventure $13,057,259 4,145,161
60 Stroker Ace Jul 1, 1983 Universal Comedy $13,000,000 4,126,984
61 Lone Wolf McQuade Apr 15, 1983 Orion Pictures Western $12,232,628 3,883,373
62 Zelig Jul 15, 1983 Orion Pictures Comedy $11,798,616 3,745,592
63 The Lords of Discipline Feb 18, 1983 Paramount Pictures Thriller/Suspense $11,721,041 3,720,965
64 The Smurfs and the Magic Flute Oct 7, 1983 Atlantic Adventure $11,234,220 3,566,419
65 D.C. Cab Dec 16, 1983 Universal Comedy $10,927,540 3,469,060
66 Deal of the Century Nov 4, 1983 Warner Bros. Comedy $10,400,000 3,301,587
67 Doctor Detroit May 6, 1983 Universal Comedy $10,400,000 3,301,587
68 The Man with Two Brains Jun 3, 1983 Warner Bros. Comedy $10,353,438 3,286,805
69 Revenge of the Ninja Sep 7, 1983 Cannon Action $10,325,628 3,277,977
70 The Year of Living Dangerously Jan 21, 1983 MGM Drama $10,278,575 3,263,039
71 Educating Rita Sep 21, 1983 Sony Pictures Drama $10,278,032 3,262,867
72 Lovesick Feb 18, 1983 Warner Bros. Romantic Comedy $10,143,618 3,220,196
73 The Black Stallion Returns Mar 25, 1983 MGM/UA Classics Adventure $9,851,679 3,127,517
74 Without a Trace Feb 4, 1983 20th Century Fox Drama $9,632,062 3,057,797
75 Hercules Aug 26, 1983 Cannon Adventure $9,466,655 3,005,287
76 Bad Boys Mar 25, 1983 Universal Drama $9,200,000 2,920,634
77 The Sword in the Stone Dec 25, 1963 Walt Disney Adventure $9,131,576 2,898,913
78 Brainstorm Sep 30, 1983 MGM Thriller/Suspense $8,921,050 2,832,079
79 Deathstalker Sep 2, 1983 New World Action $8,890,685 2,822,439
80 Kiss Me Goodbye Dec 22, 1982 20th Century Fox Romantic Comedy $8,815,224 2,798,483
81 Tender Mercies Mar 4, 1983 Universal Drama $8,443,124 2,680,356
82 The House on Sorority Row Jan 21, 1983 Artists Releasing… Horror $8,184,633 2,598,296
83 They Call Me Bruce Nov 12, 1982 Artists Releasing… Comedy $8,106,669 2,573,545
84 Silkwood Dec 14, 1983 20th Century Fox Drama $7,941,875 2,521,230
85 Never Cry Wolf Oct 7, 1983 Walt Disney Drama $7,479,327 2,374,389
86 10 to Midnight Mar 11, 1983 Cannon Thriller/Suspense $7,175,592 2,277,965
87 Gorky Park Dec 16, 1983 Orion Pictures Drama $7,065,392 2,242,981
88 To Be or Not to Be Dec 16, 1983 20th Century Fox Comedy $7,050,601 2,238,286
89 The Adventures of Bob & Dou… Aug 19, 1983 MGM Comedy $7,035,618 2,233,529
90 Smokey and the Bandit III Aug 12, 1983 Universal Comedy $7,000,000 2,222,222
91 The Man Who Loved Women Dec 16, 1983 Sony Pictures Comedy $6,742,181 2,140,374
92 Nightmares Sep 2, 1983 Universal Horror $6,670,680 2,117,676
93 The Golden Seal Aug 19, 1983 Samuel Goldwyn Films Adventure $6,609,870 2,098,371
94 The Osterman Weekend Oct 21, 1983 20th Century Fox Thriller/Suspense $6,500,000 2,063,492
95 The Sting II Feb 18, 1983 Universal Comedy $6,347,072 2,014,943
96 Amityville 3-D Nov 18, 1983 Orion Pictures Horror $6,333,135 2,010,519
97 Chained Heat May 27, 1983 Jensen Farley Pic… Drama $6,149,983 1,952,375
98 Local Hero Feb 18, 1983 Warner Bros. Comedy $5,767,363 1,830,908
99 Under Fire Oct 21, 1983 Orion Pictures Drama $5,696,391 1,808,378
100 Something Wicked This Way C… Apr 29, 1983 Walt Disney Horror $5,656,087 1,795,583
101 The Star Chamber Aug 5, 1983 20th Century Fox Thriller/Suspense $5,600,000 1,777,777
102 A Night in Heaven Nov 18, 1983 20th Century Fox Drama $5,563,663 1,766,242
103 Metalstorm: The Destruction… Aug 19, 1983 Universal Adventure $5,301,085 1,682,884
104 Romantic Comedy Oct 7, 1983 MGM/UA Classics Romantic Comedy $5,140,538 1,631,916
105 Vigilante Mar 4, 1983 Artists Releasing… Action $5,091,888 1,616,472
106 Fanny and Alexander Jun 17, 1983 Embassy Drama $4,971,340 1,578,203
107 The Honorary Consul Sep 30, 1983 Paramount Pictures Thriller/Suspense $4,800,000 1,523,809
108 The Hunger Apr 29, 1983 MGM Horror $4,800,000 1,523,809
109 Eddie and the Cruisers Sep 23, 1983 Embassy Drama $4,685,097 1,487,332
110 Rear Window Sep 1, 1954 USA Films Thriller/Suspense $4,605,766 1,462,147
111 Airplane II: The Sequel Dec 10, 1982 Paramount Pictures Comedy $4,514,013 1,433,020
112 Peter Pan Feb 5, 1953 RKO Radio Pictures Adventure $4,396,559 1,395,733
113 Trenchcoat Mar 11, 1983 Walt Disney Comedy $4,304,286 1,366,440
114 Yellowbeard Jun 24, 1983 Orion Pictures Comedy $4,300,000 1,365,079
115 First Blood Oct 22, 1982 Orion Pictures Action $4,025,274 1,277,864
116 Joysticks Jan 1, 1983 $3,952,000 1,254,603
117 La traviata Apr 22, 1983 Universal Musical $3,594,000 1,140,952
118 Curse of the Pink Panther Aug 12, 1983 MGM/UA Classics Comedy $3,374,312 1,071,210
119 Let's Spend the Night Together Feb 11, 1983 Embassy Concert/Perfor… $3,282,561 1,042,082
120 The Keep Dec 16, 1983 Paramount Pictures Horror $3,186,960 1,011,733
121 Yor: Hunter From the Future Aug 19, 1983 Sony Pictures Action $2,810,199 892,126
122 The King of Comedy Feb 18, 1983 20th Century Fox Black Comedy $2,536,242 805,156
123 The Return of Martin Guerre Jun 3, 1983 European Internat… Drama $2,522,881 800,914
124 Rumble Fish Oct 7, 1983 Universal Drama $2,500,000 793,650
125 Tough Enough Jan 1, 1983 20th Century Fox Drama $2,433,722 772,610
126 Table for Five Feb 18, 1983 Warner Bros. Drama $2,400,000 761,904
127 The Evil Dead Apr 15, 1983 New Line Horror $2,400,000 761,904
128 The Man Who Wasn't There Aug 12, 1983 USA Films Comedy $2,315,505 735,080
129 Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence Aug 26, 1983 Universal Drama $2,306,560 732,241
130 Man, Woman and Child Apr 1, 1983 Paramount Pictures Drama $2,300,000 730,158
131 Videodrome Feb 4, 1983 Universal Horror $2,120,439 673,155
132 Who Dares Wins Sep 16, 1983 MGM/UA Classics Action $2,108,197 669,268
133 Screwballs Apr 1, 1983 Comedy $2,082,000 660,952
134 Six Weeks Dec 17, 1982 Universal Drama $1,868,161 593,066
135 Mortuary Sep 2, 1983 Artists Releasing… Horror $1,722,738 546,900
136 Nate and Hayes Nov 18, 1983 Paramount Pictures Adventure $1,643,022 521,594
137 Testament Nov 4, 1983 Paramount Pictures Drama $1,537,122 487,975
138 Lianna Jan 18, 1983 $1,500,000 476,190
139 Star 80 Nov 10, 1983 Warner Bros. Drama $1,442,489 457,933
140 Strange Invaders Sep 16, 1983 Orion Pictures Thriller/Suspense $1,362,303 432,477
141 Exposed Apr 22, 1983 MGM/UA Classics Drama $1,352,083 429,232
142 Baby It's You Mar 4, 1983 Paramount Pictures Comedy $1,312,473 416,658
143 Eddie Macon's Run Mar 25, 1983 Universal Action $1,300,000 412,698
144 Losin' It Apr 8, 1983 Comedy $1,246,141 395,600
145 Turkey Shoot Sep 2, 1983 New World Action $1,233,657 391,637
146 The Lonely Lady Sep 30, 1983 Universal Drama $1,223,220 388,323
147 Running Brave Nov 4, 1983 Walt Disney Drama $1,204,595 382,411
148 Pieces Sep 23, 1983 Film Ventures Int… Horror $1,198,346 380,427
149 Get Crazy Aug 5, 1983 $1,168,364 370,909
150 Possession Oct 14, 1983 Limelight Interna… Horror $1,113,538 353,504
151 Of Unknown Origin Nov 23, 1983 Warner Bros. Horror $1,080,470 343,006
152 Getting It On Jan 1, 1983 Comedy $975,414 309,655
153 Trail of the Pink Panther Dec 17, 1982 MGM Comedy $958,447 304,268
154 The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez Aug 19, 1983 Embassy Western $909,000 288,571
155 Heat and Dust Sep 15, 1983 Universal Drama $903,037 286,678
156 Stryker Sep 2, 1983 New World Action $887,080 281,612
157 Fire and Ice Aug 26, 1983 20th Century Fox Adventure $760,883 241,550
158 Vertigo May 9, 1958 Paramount Pictures Thriller/Suspense $732,954 232,683
159 The Pirates of Penzance Feb 18, 1983 Universal Musical $694,497 220,475
160 Lonely Hearts Sep 2, 1983 Samuel Goldwyn Films Drama $683,534 216,994
161 Honkytonk Man Dec 15, 1982 Warner Bros. Comedy $603,556 191,605
162 The Wicked Lady Oct 28, 1983 Cannon Drama $589,308 187,081
163 Daniel Aug 26, 1983 Paramount Pictures Drama $484,068 153,672
164 Experience Preferred Nov 4, 1983 Samuel Goldwyn Films Drama $440,693 139,902
165 Deadly Force Jul 15, 1983 Embassy Action $294,316 93,433
166 The Dresser Dec 6, 1983 Sony Pictures Drama $268,770 85,323
167 Young Warriors Aug 26, 1983 Cannon Action $238,534 75,725
168 Puberty Blues Jul 15, 1983 Universal Comedy $237,000 75,238
169 Going Berserk Oct 28, 1983 Universal Comedy $234,950 74,587
170 Cross Creek Sep 21, 1983 Universal Drama $205,970 65,387
171 Independence Day Jan 21, 1983 Warner Bros. Drama $151,462 48,083
172 Boarding School Sep 9, 1983 Atlantic Comedy $131,396 41,713
173 Last Plane Out Sep 23, 1983 New World $115,475 36,658
174 Cross Country Nov 18, 1983 New World Thriller/Suspense $113,880 36,152
175 Hanna K. Sep 30, 1983 Universal Drama $110,000 34,920
176 The Prey Oct 7, 1983 New World Horror $49,677 15,770
177 Frances Dec 17, 1982 Universal Drama $48,162 15,289
178 Blue Skies Again Apr 29, 1983 Warner Bros. Comedy $46,603 14,794
179 Better Late Than Never Apr 15, 1983 Warner Bros. Comedy $24,164 7,671
Total Gross of All Movies$2,723,765,707
Total Tickets Sold864,687,447

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