1987 Top-Grossing Movies (Inflation-Adjusted Dollars)

Note: This chart ranks movies by the amount they earned during 1987. It includes movies released in previous years that earned money during 1987. For example, a movie released over Thanksgiving in 1986 will most likely earn money in 1986 and 1987.

To see the top movies released in 1987 (ranked by their total cumulative gross across all years), click the “Released in 1987” button below.

Inflation-adjusted figures are based on ticket sale estimates.

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RankMovieRelease DateDistributorGenre1987 Gross
Infl. adj.		Tickets Sold
1Beverly Hills Cop IIMay 20, 1987Paramount PicturesComedy$470,034,22839,300,520
2Fatal AttractionSep 18, 1987Paramount PicturesThriller/Suspense$420,743,29935,179,205
3PlatoonDec 19, 1986Drama$395,019,29733,028,369
43 Men and a BabyNov 25, 1987Walt DisneyComedy$268,225,85222,426,910
5The UntouchablesJun 3, 1987Paramount PicturesDrama$233,297,85919,506,509
6The Secret of My SuccessApr 10, 1987UniversalComedy$204,925,88217,134,271
7StakeoutAug 5, 1987Walt DisneyComedy$200,882,83016,796,223
8Lethal WeaponMar 6, 1987Warner Bros.Action$199,411,89416,673,235
9The Witches of EastwickJun 12, 1987Warner Bros.Black Comedy$194,999,86216,304,336
10PredatorJun 12, 198720th Century FoxAction$182,720,50015,277,633
11DragnetJun 26, 1987UniversalComedy$175,536,70614,676,982
12Dirty DancingAug 21, 1987VestronDrama$171,028,01814,300,001
13La BambaJul 24, 1987Sony PicturesDrama$165,835,39013,865,835
14RoboCopJul 17, 1987Orion PicturesAction$163,416,67113,663,601
15Outrageous FortuneJan 30, 1987Walt DisneyComedy$161,703,91413,520,394
16The Living DaylightsJul 31, 1987MGMAction$156,565,88213,090,792
17Snow White and the Seven Dwar…Dec 21, 1937Walt DisneyMusical$142,525,02311,916,808
18Crocodile DundeeSep 26, 1986Paramount PicturesComedy$138,302,60411,563,762
19Full Metal JacketJun 26, 1987Warner Bros.Drama$137,695,99711,513,043
20A Nightmare On Elm Street 3: …Feb 27, 1987New LineHorror$137,014,56111,456,067
21Blind DateMar 27, 1987Sony/TriStarRomantic Comedy$120,276,00010,056,521
22RoxanneJun 19, 1987Sony PicturesRomantic Comedy$119,747,32510,012,318
23Planes, Trains & AutomobilesNov 25, 1987Paramount PicturesComedy$119,520,4899,993,351
24SpaceballsJun 24, 1987MGMComedy$116,600,7729,749,228
25MannequinFeb 13, 198720th Century FoxRomantic Comedy$116,290,3539,723,273
26Eddie Murphy: RawDec 18, 1987Paramount PicturesConcert/Performance$116,289,2439,723,180
27Throw Momma From the TrainDec 11, 1987Orion PicturesBlack Comedy$115,068,4639,621,108
28The Running ManNov 13, 1987Sony/TriStarAction$111,385,7019,313,185
29No Way OutAug 14, 1987Orion PicturesThriller/Suspense$108,617,3409,081,717
30Summer SchoolJul 22, 1987Paramount PicturesComedy$107,408,8398,980,672
31Like Father Like SonOct 2, 1987Sony PicturesComedy$105,154,9668,792,221
32Adventures in BabysittingJul 3, 1987Walt DisneyComedy$103,360,4708,642,179
33The Lost BoysJul 31, 1987Warner Bros.Horror$100,471,9568,400,665
34Wall StreetDec 11, 198720th Century FoxDrama$99,306,9278,303,254
35Can’t Buy Me LoveAug 14, 1987Walt DisneyRomantic Comedy$96,731,7248,087,936
36The Princess BrideSep 25, 198720th Century FoxAdventure$94,386,1187,891,815
37Harry and the HendersonsJun 5, 1987UniversalComedy$91,032,4637,611,409
38Police Academy 4: Citizens on…Apr 3, 1987Warner Bros.Comedy$85,834,6967,176,814
39Star Trek IV: The Voyage HomeNov 26, 1986Paramount PicturesAdventure$79,056,7266,610,094
40Tin MenMar 6, 1987Walt DisneyComedy$77,728,9456,499,075
41The Golden ChildDec 12, 1986Paramount PicturesAction$77,441,0036,475,000
42Black WidowFeb 6, 198720th Century FoxThriller/Suspense$77,099,0546,446,409
43Broadcast NewsDec 16, 198720th Century FoxComedy$76,309,7466,380,413
44NutsNov 20, 1987Warner Bros.Drama$76,242,3546,374,778
45*batteries not includedDec 18, 1987UniversalComedy$76,093,1696,362,305
46Baby BoomOct 7, 1987MGMComedy$73,581,0866,152,264
47Ernest Goes to CampMay 22, 1987Walt DisneyComedy$71,911,0516,012,629
48Raising ArizonaMar 13, 198720th Century FoxComedy$69,884,9415,843,222
49Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerd…Jul 10, 198720th Century FoxComedy$69,257,9835,790,801
50HoosiersNov 14, 1986Drama$68,883,1835,759,463
51Jaws 4: The RevengeJul 17, 1987UniversalHorror$63,510,3935,310,233
52Hello AgainNov 6, 1987Walt DisneyComedy$62,459,4825,222,364
53Critical ConditionJan 16, 1987Paramount PicturesComedy$61,912,1245,176,598
54InnerspaceJul 3, 1987Warner Bros.Action$60,615,5405,068,189
55OverboardDec 18, 1987MGM/UA ClassicsRomantic Comedy$58,778,2954,914,573
56The PrincipalSep 18, 1987Sony/TriStarThriller/Suspense$58,772,8294,914,116
57SuspectOct 23, 1987Sony PicturesThriller/Suspense$57,452,0474,803,682
58The BelieversJun 10, 1987Orion PicturesThriller/Suspense$57,363,4574,796,275
59Some Kind of WonderfulFeb 27, 1987Paramount PicturesRomantic Comedy$56,753,2534,745,255
60Project XApr 17, 198720th Century FoxComedy$56,686,9924,739,715
61The Big EasyAug 21, 1987Sony PicturesThriller/Suspense$54,096,2334,523,096
62Born in East L.A.Aug 21, 1987UniversalComedy$53,086,6874,438,686
63Masters of the UniverseAug 7, 1987CannonAction$53,028,8964,433,854
64Angel HeartMar 6, 1987Sony/TriStarHorror$52,565,8824,395,140
65Empire of the SunDec 9, 1987Warner Bros.Drama$51,443,1534,301,267
66BurglarMar 20, 1987Warner Bros.Comedy$49,973,0864,178,351
67Over the TopFeb 13, 1987Warner Bros.Action$49,117,3044,106,797
68Benji the HuntedJun 5, 1987Walt DisneyAdventure$46,532,4723,890,674
69Little Shop of HorrorsDec 19, 1986Warner Bros.Musical$46,220,8273,864,617
70Radio DaysJan 30, 1987Orion PicturesComedy$45,248,5003,783,319
71HellraiserSep 18, 1987New WorldHorror$44,548,7063,724,808
72Superman IV: The Quest for Pe…Jul 24, 1987Warner Bros.Action$44,421,3213,714,157
73The AristocatsDec 24, 1970Musical$44,391,0603,711,627
74IshtarMay 15, 1987Sony PicturesComedy$43,971,1423,676,516
75The MissionOct 31, 1986Warner Bros.Drama$43,600,1163,645,494
76Prince of DarknessOct 23, 1987UniversalHorror$43,380,2353,627,109
77Creepshow 2May 1, 1987New WorldHorror$42,823,5293,580,562
78Flowers in the AtticNov 20, 1987New WorldHorror$42,823,5293,580,562
79Hamburger HillAug 28, 1987Paramount PicturesDrama$42,332,2953,539,489
80The Pick-Up ArtistSep 18, 198720th Century FoxRomantic Comedy$40,652,8903,399,071
81The GateMay 15, 1987New Century Vista…Horror$39,764,7063,324,808
82The Bedroom WindowJan 16, 1987De Laurentiis Ent…Thriller/Suspense$38,664,7073,232,835
83The Fourth ProtocolAug 28, 1987Lorimar Motion Pi…Thriller/Suspense$38,002,3073,177,450
84Less than ZeroNov 6, 198720th Century FoxDrama$37,918,3483,170,430
85Back to the BeachAug 7, 1987Paramount PicturesComedy$37,344,4243,122,443
86Fatal BeautyOct 30, 1987MGMAction$36,848,1973,080,952
87The Mosquito CoastDec 1, 1986Warner Bros.Drama$35,472,3812,965,918
88Extreme PrejudiceApr 24, 1987Sony PicturesAction$34,588,6992,892,031
89Light of DayFeb 6, 1987Sony PicturesDrama$32,085,8872,682,766
90CinderellaFeb 15, 1950Walt DisneyMusical$31,977,7792,673,727
91Someone to Watch Over MeOct 9, 1987Sony PicturesThriller/Suspense$31,440,2682,628,784
92No MercyDec 19, 1986Sony PicturesThriller/Suspense$30,911,9662,584,612
93DisorderliesAug 14, 1987Warner Bros.Comedy$30,588,2352,557,544
94Maid to OrderJul 10, 1987New Century Vista…Comedy$30,184,4712,523,785
95The HiddenOct 30, 1987New LineHorror$29,817,3752,493,091
96The Morning AfterDec 25, 198620th Century FoxThriller/Suspense$29,545,5992,470,367
97From the HipFeb 6, 1987De Laurentiis Ent…Comedy$29,114,9282,434,358
98The Last EmperorNov 20, 1987Sony PicturesDrama$28,309,5162,367,016
99Crimes of the HeartDec 12, 1986De Laurentiis Ent…Black Comedy$25,142,8812,102,247
100Teen Wolf TooNov 20, 1987AtlanticComedy$24,128,0002,017,391
101Brighton Beach MemoirsDec 25, 1986Comedy$24,072,1732,012,723
102House II: The Second StoryAug 28, 1987New WorldComedy$23,858,8241,994,884
103Three AmigosDec 12, 1986Orion PicturesComedy$23,834,5301,992,853
104Children of a Lesser GodOct 3, 1986Drama$23,663,2211,978,530
105The Color of MoneyOct 17, 1986Walt DisneyDrama$22,758,6631,902,898
106Who's That Girl?Aug 7, 1987Warner Bros.Romantic Comedy$22,344,7061,868,286
107Hiding OutNov 6, 1987De Laurentiis Ent…Comedy$21,471,2311,795,253
108Heartbreak RidgeDec 5, 1986Warner Bros.Drama$21,081,9501,762,704
109Death Wish 4: The CrackdownNov 6, 1987CannonAction$21,045,6541,759,670
110The Chipmunk AdventureMay 22, 1987Samuel Goldwyn Fi…Adventure$20,813,1901,740,233
111Blue VelvetSep 19, 1986Thriller/Suspense$20,034,9731,675,164
112Lady and the TrampJun 22, 1955Walt DisneyAdventure$19,932,9581,666,635
113Wanted: Dead or AliveJan 16, 1987New WorldAction$19,744,5621,650,883
114WitchboardDec 31, 1986Horror$18,717,3601,564,996
115AssassinationJan 9, 1987CannonAction$18,584,7791,553,911
116Mitt liv som hundMay 1, 1987SkourasDrama$18,140,9831,516,804
117Evil Dead IIMar 13, 1987Rosebud ReleasingHorror$18,117,5461,514,845
118SurrenderOct 9, 1987Warner Bros.Comedy$17,471,9271,460,863
119NadineAug 7, 1987Sony Pictures$17,343,0121,450,084
120The SicilianOct 23, 198720th Century FoxAction$16,538,6891,382,833
121Gardens of StoneMay 8, 1987Sony PicturesDrama$16,095,6731,345,792
122Hollywood ShuffleMar 1, 1987$15,993,4171,337,242
123IronweedDec 18, 1987Sony/TriStarDrama$14,401,6691,204,152
124Hannah and Her SistersFeb 7, 1986Orion PicturesComedy$14,203,7241,187,602
125An American TailNov 21, 1986UniversalAdventure$14,123,8031,180,919
126River's EdgeMay 8, 1987IslandDrama$14,070,5881,176,470
127Stand by MeAug 8, 1986Sony PicturesDrama$13,926,5301,164,425
128Best SellerSep 25, 1987Orion PicturesThriller/Suspense$13,086,1061,094,156
129Cry FreedomNov 6, 1987UniversalDrama$13,032,5341,089,676
130Hot PursuitMay 8, 1987Paramount PicturesComedy$12,895,5691,078,224
131Amazing Grace and ChuckJan 1, 1987Sony/TriStarDrama$12,235,2941,023,017
132American Ninja 2: The Confron…Jan 1, 1987Action$12,235,2941,023,017
133Leonard Part 6Jan 1, 1987Sony PicturesComedy$12,235,2941,023,017
134Made in HeavenNov 6, 1987Lorimar Motion Pi…Romantic Comedy$12,235,2941,023,017
135Death Before DishonorFeb 20, 1987New WorldAction$11,551,769965,867
136The Monster SquadAug 14, 1987Sony/TriStarAction$11,531,734964,191
137Allan Quatermain and the Lost…Jan 30, 1987CannonAdventure$11,475,785959,513
138WisdomDec 31, 198620th Century Fox$11,381,812951,656
139Three O’Clock HighOct 9, 1987UniversalComedy$11,274,401942,675
140MoonstruckDec 16, 1987MGMRomantic Comedy$10,979,366918,007
141King Kong LivesDec 19, 1986Adventure$10,598,872886,193
142Near DarkOct 2, 1987$10,306,116861,715
143Pinocchio and the Emperor of …Nov 20, 1987$9,976,775834,178
144Big ShotsOct 2, 198720th Century FoxComedy$9,176,471767,263
145MaloneMay 1, 1987Orion PicturesAction$9,176,471767,263
146My Demon LoverApr 24, 1987Comedy$9,176,471767,263
147No Man’s LandOct 23, 1987Orion PicturesDrama$8,801,982735,951
148HeatMar 13, 1987New Century Vista…Action$8,543,949714,376
149Top GunMay 16, 1986Paramount PicturesAction$8,428,763704,746
150The AllnighterMay 1, 1987UniversalComedy$8,258,824690,537
151The StepfatherJan 23, 1987New Century Vista…Horror$7,612,616636,506
152Good Morning VietnamDec 23, 1987Walt DisneyBlack Comedy$6,947,824580,921
153The SqueezeJul 10, 1987Sony PicturesAction$6,817,968570,064
154MauriceJan 1, 1987Drama$6,662,433557,059
155Sid & NancyNov 7, 1986Samuel Goldwyn Fi…Drama$6,629,361554,294
156Meatballs IIIJan 1, 1987$6,567,992549,163
157Morgan Stewart's Coming HomeFeb 20, 1987New Century Vista…Comedy$6,534,812546,389
158Hope and GloryOct 16, 1987Sony PicturesComedy$6,533,087546,244
159The KindredJan 9, 1987FM Entertainment …Horror$6,162,927515,294
160The Care Bears Adventure in W…Aug 7, 1987Cineplex/OdeonAdventure$6,117,647511,508
161Date With an AngelNov 20, 1987Romantic Comedy$6,117,647511,508
162Peggy Sue Got MarriedOct 10, 1986Sony/TriStarComedy$6,005,345502,119
163A Room with a ViewMar 7, 1986CinecomDrama$5,501,563459,996
164The Big TownSep 25, 1987Sony PicturesThriller/Suspense$5,300,993443,226
165The Rosary MurdersAug 28, 1987New LineThriller/Suspense$5,292,796442,541
166MatewanAug 28, 1987Drama$5,139,919429,759
167Prick Up Your EarsJan 1, 1987Drama$5,061,567423,207
168Making Mr. RightJan 1, 1987$4,848,144405,363
169Withnail & IJun 19, 1987Cineplex/OdeonComedy$4,724,013394,984
170Three for the RoadApr 10, 1987New Century Vista…$4,707,529393,606
171A Prayer for the DyingSep 1, 1987Action$4,382,337366,416
172The OffspringSep 4, 1987Moviestore Entert…Horror$4,146,933346,733
173Jean de FloretteJun 26, 1987Orion ClassicsDrama$4,027,996336,789
174Sammy and Rosie Get LaidSep 13, 1987Cinecom$3,659,381305,968
175DancersOct 9, 1987CannonComedy$3,641,272304,454
176Return to Horror HighJan 1, 1987$3,640,000304,347
177I’ve Heard the Mermaids Singi…Sep 11, 1987MiramaxComedy$3,597,580300,801
178The CurseSep 11, 1987Trans World Enter…Horror$3,578,585299,212
179The Good WifeFeb 20, 1987AtlanticDrama$3,533,002295,401
180NightflyersOct 23, 1987New Century Vista…Horror$3,516,026293,982
181HunkMar 6, 1987CrownComedy$3,427,522286,582
182Street SmartMar 20, 1987CannonDrama$3,423,166286,217
183WeedsOct 16, 1987De Laurentiis Ent…Drama$3,405,150284,711
184Swimming to CambodiaMar 13, 1987Cinecom$3,340,235279,283
18584 Charing Cross RoadFeb 13, 1987Sony PicturesDrama$3,314,192277,106
186RusskiesNov 6, 1987New Century Vista…Drama$3,150,897263,452
187Cross My HeartNov 13, 1987UniversalComedy$3,137,625262,343
188Million Dollar MysteryJun 12, 1987De Laurentiis Ent…Comedy$3,058,824255,754
189In the MoodSep 16, 1987Lorimar Motion Pi…Comedy$3,055,765255,498
190Dead of WinterFeb 6, 1987MGMThriller/Suspense$2,910,617243,362
191Un homme amoureuxJan 1, 1987$2,904,203242,826
192China GirlSep 25, 1987VestronDrama$2,808,168234,796
193GothicApr 10, 1987VestronHorror$2,802,408234,315
194Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night 2Oct 16, 1987Horror$2,787,662233,082
195The Glass MenagerieOct 23, 1987$2,740,412229,131
196BarflyOct 16, 1987CannonDrama$2,723,066227,681
197Real MenSep 25, 1987United ArtistsComedy$2,673,115223,504
198Nowhere to HideJul 17, 1987New Century Vista…Action$2,592,255216,743
199Tenue de soiréeOct 1, 1986CinecomDrama$2,581,360215,832
200The BarbariansMar 31, 1987Action$2,447,059204,603
201Beyond TherapyJan 1, 1987New WorldComedy$2,416,471202,046
202The Hanoi HiltonMar 27, 1987CannonDrama$2,324,706194,373
203Deadtime StoriesNov 28, 1986PalisadesHorror$2,259,403188,913
204Hail! Hail! Rock'n'RollOct 9, 1987Documentary$2,200,282183,970
205SiestaJan 1, 1987Drama$2,141,176179,028
206Deadly IllusionJan 1, 1987$1,917,038160,287
207Steel DawnNov 6, 1987VestronAction$1,719,631143,781
208Native SonDec 12, 1986CinecomDrama$1,698,308141,998
209Amazon Women on the MoonSep 18, 1987UniversalComedy$1,678,364140,331
210Le déclin de l'empire américa…Nov 14, 1986Self DistributedComedy$1,661,348138,908
211House of GamesOct 1, 1987Orion PicturesThriller/Suspense$1,657,625138,597
212The Lonely Passion of Judith …Jan 1, 1987$1,599,765133,759
213Man on FireJan 1, 1987Action$1,589,352132,889
214SeptemberDec 18, 1987Orion PicturesDrama$1,487,916124,407
215Walk Like a ManJan 1, 1987Comedy$1,408,919117,802
216The Good FatherFeb 11, 1987Drama$1,288,380107,724
217Number One with a BulletJan 1, 1987$1,257,030105,102
218Slam DanceNov 1, 1987Island/AliveThriller/Suspense$1,244,577104,061
219‘Round MidnightOct 3, 1986Warner Bros.Drama$1,104,37692,339
220Summer HeatMay 29, 1987Drama$1,072,06089,637
221White Water SummerJul 10, 1987Sony Pictures$920,27576,946
222Cold SteelDec 11, 1987CinetelAction$874,47273,116
223El amor brujoDec 23, 1986Orion ClassicsDrama$817,18968,326
224True StoriesOct 10, 1986Musical$795,39566,504
225She’s Gotta Have ItAug 8, 1986Comedy$782,87265,457
226WalkerDec 4, 1987Universal$776,68764,940
227OrphansSep 18, 1987Lorimar Motion Pi…Drama$772,13964,560
228Square DanceMar 1, 1987$689,33057,636
229The Trouble with SpiesDec 4, 1987$628,61052,559
230One Woman or TwoFeb 20, 1987$547,52945,780
23137º2 le matinNov 7, 1986Cinema LibreDrama$511,98042,807
232Le Lieu de CrimeJan 23, 1987$502,21941,991
233HotshotJan 30, 1987Self DistributedDrama$494,93641,382
234DeadlineSep 11, 1987$431,29436,061
235Gaby, A True StoryOct 30, 1987Sony Pictures$383,57632,071
236Rita, Sue and Bob TooDec 31, 1987Comedy$379,80531,756
237Lune de mielJan 9, 1987International Fil…Thriller/Suspense$339,51428,387
238Apocalypse NowAug 15, 1979United ArtistsDrama$294,30224,607
239Defense of the RealmNov 21, 1986Thriller/Suspense$265,22822,176
240Down TwistedMar 16, 1987$244,70620,460
241Willy/MillyNov 14, 1986$193,94516,216
242End of the LineAug 28, 1987Orion ClassicsDrama$128,47110,741
243The Fringe DwellersJan 23, 1987Atlantic$116,5359,743
244Komikku zasshi nanka iranai!Jan 16, 1986Cinecom$81,0226,774
245P.I. Private InvestigationsJun 5, 1987Thriller/Suspense$65,2395,454
246WindriderDec 25, 1986Drama$59,3014,958
247Zombie HighJan 1, 1987Black Comedy$48,9414,092
248Cherry 2000Jan 1, 1987Orion PicturesAction$42,8243,580
249The Right Hand ManJan 1, 1987Drama$39,7653,324
250Home is Where the Hart isDec 4, 1987AtlanticComedy$35,6662,982
251Iron WarriorJan 9, 1987Trans World Enter…Action$34,8252,911
252Body SlamNov 21, 1986De Laurentiis Ent…Comedy$31,8302,661
253Sweet CountryJan 23, 1987PalisadesDrama$20,2311,691