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North America (US and Canada) Domestic Movie Chart for 1989

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Note: This chart ranks movies by the amount they earned during 1989. It includes movies released in previous years that earned money during 1989. For example, a movie released over Thanksgiving in 1988 will most likely earn money in 1988 and 1989. 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 1989 Movies at the Domestic Box Office for the total domestic box office for the top 100 movies released in 1989, and Movie Index 1989 for an overview of all movies released in 1989.

Top Grossing Movies of 1989

RankMovieRelease
Date		DistributorGenre1989 GrossTickets Sold
1 Batman Jun 23, 1989 Warner Bros. Action $251,188,924 62,954,617
2 Indiana Jones and the Last … May 24, 1989 Paramount Pictures Adventure $197,171,806 49,416,492
3 Lethal Weapon 2 Jul 7, 1989 Warner Bros. Action $147,253,986 36,905,760
4 Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Jun 23, 1989 Walt Disney Adventure $130,724,172 32,762,950
5 Rain Man Dec 16, 1988 MGM Comedy $125,649,560 31,491,117
6 Look Who's Talking Oct 13, 1989 Sony Pictures Comedy $120,409,476 30,177,813
7 Ghostbusters II Jun 16, 1989 Sony Pictures Comedy $112,494,738 28,194,169
8 Back to the Future Part II Nov 22, 1989 Universal Adventure $103,826,836 26,021,763
9 Parenthood Aug 2, 1989 Universal Comedy $100,047,830 25,074,644
10 Dead Poets Society Jun 2, 1989 Walt Disney Drama $95,860,116 24,025,091
11 When Harry Met Sally… Jul 14, 1989 Columbia Romantic Comedy $92,635,717 23,216,971
12 Turner & Hooch Jul 28, 1989 Walt Disney Comedy $71,079,915 17,814,515
13 Uncle Buck Aug 16, 1989 Universal Comedy $66,758,538 16,731,463
14 Field of Dreams Apr 21, 1989 Universal Drama $64,431,625 16,148,276
15 Sea of Love Sep 15, 1989 Universal Thriller/Suspense $58,571,513 14,679,577
16 Pet Sematary Apr 21, 1989 Paramount Pictures Horror $57,469,179 14,403,303
17 National Lampoon’s Christma… Dec 1, 1989 Warner Bros. Comedy $56,404,318 14,136,420
18 Harlem Nights Nov 17, 1989 Paramount Pictures Comedy $55,742,999 13,970,676
19 Beaches Dec 21, 1988 Walt Disney Drama $54,849,107 13,746,643
20 The Abyss Aug 9, 1989 20th Century Fox Adventure $54,243,125 13,594,768
21 To the Limit Nov 15, 1989 Documentary $53,000,000 13,283,208
22 Star Trek V: The Final Fron… Jun 9, 1989 Paramount Pictures Action $52,210,049 13,085,225
23 The Little Mermaid Nov 15, 1989 Walt Disney Adventure $51,085,892 12,803,481
24 Steel Magnolias Nov 15, 1989 Sony Pictures Comedy $50,788,964 12,729,063
25 Major League Apr 7, 1989 Paramount Pictures Comedy $49,793,054 12,479,462
26 See No Evil, Hear No Evil May 12, 1989 Sony Pictures Comedy $46,900,000 11,754,385
27 Black Rain Sep 22, 1989 Paramount Pictures Thriller/Suspense $45,892,212 11,501,807
28 Working Girl Dec 20, 1988 20th Century Fox Comedy $44,975,166 11,271,971
29 The War of the Roses Dec 8, 1989 20th Century Fox Black Comedy $43,806,068 10,978,964
30 Three Fugitives Jan 27, 1989 Walt Disney Comedy $40,590,000 10,172,932
31 Bill & Ted's Excellent Adve… Feb 17, 1989 Orion Pictures Adventure $40,485,039 10,146,626
32 K-9 Apr 28, 1989 Universal Comedy $38,859,189 9,739,145
33 Twins Dec 9, 1988 Universal Comedy $38,837,230 9,733,641
34 The Karate Kid, Part III Jun 30, 1989 Sony Pictures Action $38,793,278 9,722,626
35 The `burbs Feb 17, 1989 Universal Black Comedy $35,382,246 8,867,730
36 License to Kill Jul 14, 1989 MGM Action $34,667,015 8,688,474
37 Fletch Lives Mar 17, 1989 Universal Comedy $33,266,859 8,337,558
38 Dangerous Liaisons Dec 21, 1988 Warner Bros. Drama $32,663,833 8,186,424
39 Weekend at Bernie's Jul 5, 1989 20th Century Fox Comedy $30,218,387 7,573,530
40 Road House May 19, 1989 United Artists Action $30,050,028 7,531,335
41 Lean on Me Mar 3, 1989 Warner Bros. Drama $29,823,140 7,474,471
42 The Bear Oct 25, 1989 Sony/TriStar Adventure $29,564,471 7,409,641
43 The Dream Team Apr 7, 1989 Universal Comedy $26,793,650 6,715,200
44 All Dogs Go To Heaven Nov 17, 1989 MGM Adventure $26,220,877 6,571,648
45 Do the Right Thing Jun 30, 1989 Universal Drama $26,004,026 6,517,299
46 Sex, Lies, and Videotape Aug 4, 1989 Miramax Drama $24,741,667 6,200,919
47 The Accidental Tourist Dec 23, 1988 Warner Bros. Drama $24,017,846 6,019,510
48 Tango & Cash Dec 22, 1989 Warner Bros. Action $23,448,853 5,876,905
49 The Naked Gun: From the Fil… Dec 2, 1988 Paramount Pictures Comedy $23,052,334 5,777,527
50 A Nightmare On Elm Street: … Aug 11, 1989 New Line Horror $22,168,359 5,555,979
51 Lock Up Aug 4, 1989 Sony Pictures Action $22,099,847 5,538,808
52 Always Dec 22, 1989 Universal Drama $22,010,535 5,516,424
53 Cousins Feb 10, 1989 Paramount Pictures Romantic Comedy $21,707,236 5,440,410
54 Say Anything… Apr 14, 1989 20th Century Fox Drama $20,036,737 5,021,738
55 Dad Oct 27, 1989 Universal Comedy $19,738,015 4,946,870
56 The Fly II Feb 10, 1989 20th Century Fox Horror $19,441,528 4,872,563
57 An Innocent Man Oct 6, 1989 Walt Disney Drama $19,397,847 4,861,615
58 Skin Deep Mar 3, 1989 20th Century Fox Comedy $19,000,000 4,761,904
59 Casualties of War Aug 18, 1989 Sony Pictures Drama $18,468,714 4,628,750
60 Mississippi Burning Dec 9, 1988 Orion Pictures Drama $18,254,959 4,575,177
61 Crimes and Misdemeanors Oct 13, 1989 Orion Pictures Comedy $18,254,702 4,575,113
62 The Fabulous Baker Boys Oct 13, 1989 20th Century Fox Comedy $18,121,297 4,541,678
63 Her Alibi Feb 3, 1989 Warner Bros. Comedy $17,195,050 4,309,536
64 Shocker Oct 27, 1989 Universal Horror $16,554,699 4,149,047
65 Prancer Nov 17, 1989 Orion Pictures Drama $16,115,398 4,038,946
66 No Holds Barred Jun 2, 1989 New Line Action $16,093,651 4,033,496
67 Next of Kin Oct 20, 1989 Warner Bros. Action $15,942,628 3,995,646
68 Chances Are Mar 10, 1989 Sony Pictures Romantic Comedy $15,939,663 3,994,903
69 Blaze Dec 13, 1989 Walt Disney Drama $15,895,005 3,983,710
70 Leviathan Mar 17, 1989 MGM Horror $15,363,560 3,850,516
71 She-Devil Dec 8, 1989 20th Century Fox Black Comedy $15,351,421 3,847,473
72 Kickboxer Sep 8, 1989 Cannon Action $14,533,681 3,642,526
73 Friday the 13th Part VIII: … Jul 28, 1989 Paramount Pictures Horror $14,343,976 3,594,981
74 The Wizard Dec 15, 1989 Universal Adventure $14,278,900 3,578,671
75 Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Dec 14, 1988 Orion Pictures Comedy $14,150,943 3,546,602
76 Great Balls of Fire! Jun 30, 1989 Orion Pictures Drama $13,691,550 3,431,466
77 Peter Pan Jul 14, 1989 RKO Radio Pictures Adventure $13,461,664 3,373,850
78 Pink Cadillac May 26, 1989 Warner Bros. Comedy $12,143,484 3,043,479
79 She's Out of Control Apr 14, 1989 Sony Pictures Comedy $12,065,892 3,024,033
80 Physical Evidence Jan 27, 1989 Sony Pictures Thriller/Suspense $12,000,000 3,007,518
81 Halloween 5: The Revenge of… Oct 13, 1989 Galaxy Internatio… Horror $11,642,254 2,917,858
82 Police Academy 6: City Unde… Mar 10, 1989 Warner Bros. Comedy $11,567,000 2,898,997
83 Young Einstein Aug 4, 1989 Warner Bros. Comedy $11,536,599 2,891,378
84 Gross Anatomy Oct 20, 1989 Walt Disney Drama $11,346,186 2,843,655
85 Family Business Dec 15, 1989 Sony Pictures Comedy $11,053,835 2,770,384
86 Who's Harry Crumb? Feb 3, 1989 Sony/TriStar Comedy $10,982,364 2,752,472
87 New York Stories Mar 1, 1989 Walt Disney Drama $10,763,469 2,697,611
88 The Package Aug 25, 1989 Orion Pictures Action $10,647,219 2,668,475
89 We're No Angels Dec 15, 1989 Paramount Pictures Comedy $10,555,348 2,645,450
90 The Adventures of Milo and … Aug 25, 1989 Sony Pictures Adventure $10,167,965 2,548,362
91 Cyborg Apr 7, 1989 Cannon Action $10,030,875 2,514,003
92 Tequila Sunrise Dec 2, 1988 Warner Bros. Thriller/Suspense $9,480,296 2,376,014
93 Criminal Law Apr 28, 1989 Hemdale Thriller/Suspense $9,443,550 2,366,804
94 Oliver & Company Nov 18, 1988 Walt Disney Adventure $9,208,528 2,307,901
95 Tap Feb 10, 1989 Sony Pictures Drama $9,114,702 2,284,386
96 Renegades Jun 2, 1989 Universal Action $9,015,164 2,259,439
97 Scandal Apr 28, 1989 Miramax Drama $8,800,000 2,205,513
98 True Believer Feb 17, 1989 Sony Pictures Drama $8,742,000 2,190,977
99 My Stepmother Is an Alien Dec 9, 1988 Sony Pictures Comedy $8,675,319 2,174,265
100 The Land Before Time Nov 18, 1988 Universal Adventure $8,050,810 2,017,746
101 The Adventures of Baron Mun… Mar 10, 1989 Sony Pictures Comedy $8,040,008 2,015,039
102 Cheetah Aug 18, 1989 Walt Disney Adventure $7,882,250 1,975,501
103 Deepstar Six Jan 13, 1989 Sony Pictures Horror $7,724,847 1,936,051
104 Disorganized Crime Apr 14, 1989 Walt Disney Comedy $7,210,149 1,807,054
105 Troop Beverly Hills Mar 22, 1989 Sony Pictures Comedy $7,190,505 1,802,131
106 I'm Gonna Git You Sucka Dec 14, 1988 MGM/UA Classics Comedy $7,116,644 1,783,620
107 Dead Calm Apr 7, 1989 Warner Bros. Thriller/Suspense $7,032,915 1,762,635
108 Relentless Aug 29, 1989 New Line Thriller/Suspense $6,985,999 1,750,876
109 Shag Jul 1, 1989 $6,957,975 1,743,853
110 Dead Bang Mar 24, 1989 Warner Bros. Action $6,935,216 1,738,149
111 Johnny Handsome Sep 29, 1989 Sony Pictures Thriller/Suspense $6,622,465 1,659,765
112 Die Hard Jul 15, 1988 20th Century Fox Action $6,500,593 1,629,221
113 Music Box Dec 25, 1989 Sony/TriStar Thriller/Suspense $6,263,883 1,569,895
114 UHF Jul 21, 1989 Comedy $6,157,157 1,543,147
115 Cocoon: The Return Nov 23, 1988 20th Century Fox Adventure $6,003,324 1,504,592
116 Immediate Family Oct 27, 1989 Sony Pictures Drama $5,841,286 1,463,981
117 Millennium Aug 25, 1989 20th Century Fox Thriller/Suspense $5,725,353 1,434,925
118 Dream a Little Dream Mar 3, 1989 Vestron Romantic Comedy $5,171,429 1,296,097
119 Second Sight Nov 3, 1989 Warner Bros. Black Comedy $5,000,000 1,253,132
120 Let it Ride Aug 18, 1989 Paramount Pictures Comedy $4,971,088 1,245,886
121 See You in the Morning Apr 21, 1989 Warner Bros. Drama $4,795,009 1,201,756
122 Born on the Fourth of July Dec 20, 1989 Universal Drama $4,780,853 1,198,208
123 Drugstore Cowboy Oct 6, 1989 Avenue Pictures P… Drama $4,729,352 1,185,301
124 January Man Jan 13, 1989 MGM Comedy $4,611,062 1,155,654
125 Driving Miss Daisy Dec 13, 1989 Warner Bros. Drama $4,585,620 1,149,278
126 Crossing Delancey Aug 24, 1988 Warner Bros. Romantic Comedy $4,542,704 1,138,522
127 Scrooged Nov 23, 1988 Paramount Pictures Comedy $4,533,766 1,136,282
128 Henry V Nov 8, 1989 Goldwyn Entertain… Drama $4,528,595 1,134,986
129 Child’s Play Nov 9, 1988 United Artists Horror $4,506,449 1,129,435
130 The Rescuers Jun 22, 1977 Walt Disney Adventure $4,417,672 1,107,185
131 Staying Together Nov 10, 1989 Hemdale Comedy $4,348,025 1,089,730
132 Lawrence of Arabia Dec 16, 1962 Sony Pictures Adventure $4,334,531 1,086,348
133 My Left Foot: The Story of … Nov 10, 1989 Miramax Drama $4,328,957 1,084,951
134 Red Scorpion Apr 19, 1989 Action $4,192,000 1,050,626
135 Hellbound: Hellraiser II Dec 23, 1988 New World Horror $4,189,589 1,050,022
136 Listen to Me May 5, 1989 Sony Pictures Drama $4,177,448 1,046,979
137 The Mighty Quinn Feb 16, 1989 MGM Thriller/Suspense $3,992,420 1,000,606
138 The Phantom of the Opera Nov 3, 1989 Sony Pictures Horror $3,953,745 990,913
139 Earth Girls are Easy May 12, 1989 Vestron Romantic Comedy $3,916,303 981,529
140 Loverboy Apr 28, 1989 Sony Pictures Romantic Comedy $3,887,852 974,398
141 Pumpkinhead Oct 14, 1988 United Artists Horror $3,807,069 954,152
142 Worth Winning Oct 27, 1989 20th Century Fox Romantic Comedy $3,690,328 924,894
143 Old Gringo Oct 6, 1989 Adventure $3,574,256 895,803
144 Fat Man and Little Boy Oct 20, 1989 Paramount Pictures Drama $3,560,942 892,466
145 In Country Sep 15, 1989 Warner Bros. Drama $3,531,971 885,205
146 A Dry White Season Sep 20, 1989 MGM Thriller/Suspense $3,282,890 822,779
147 Rude Awakening Aug 16, 1989 $3,169,719 794,415
148 Kinjite Feb 3, 1989 Cannon Action $3,088,086 773,956
149 Speed Zone! Apr 21, 1989 Orion Pictures Comedy $3,077,061 771,193
150 Talk Radio Dec 1, 1988 Universal Thriller/Suspense $3,004,838 753,092
151 976-Evil Mar 22, 1989 New Line Horror $2,955,917 740,831
152 Mystic Pizza Oct 21, 1988 Samuel Goldwyn Films Comedy $2,929,308 734,162
153 Night of the Demons Oct 14, 1988 Paragon Pictures Horror $2,847,907 713,761
154 Women on the Verge of a Ner… Nov 11, 1988 Sony Pictures Cla… Black Comedy $2,662,684 667,339
155 Gleaming the Cube Jan 13, 1989 20th Century Fox Action $2,454,590 615,185
156 Who Framed Roger Rabbit? Jun 22, 1988 Walt Disney Comedy $2,443,725 612,462
157 Big Jun 3, 1988 20th Century Fox Comedy $2,413,604 604,913
158 Farewell to the King Mar 3, 1989 Orion Pictures $2,361,132 591,762
159 Fright Night II May 19, 1989 New Century Vista… Horror $2,350,289 589,044
160 Sing Mar 31, 1989 $2,260,616 566,570
161 Torch Song Trilogy Dec 14, 1988 New Line Comedy $2,199,549 551,265
162 Scenes from the Class Strug… Jan 1, 1989 Comedy $2,156,471 540,468
163 Jacknife Mar 10, 1989 $2,049,769 513,726
164 Rooftops Jan 1, 1989 $2,043,889 512,252
165 Winter People Apr 14, 1989 Sony Pictures $2,023,282 507,088
166 Erik the Viking Sep 22, 1989 Comedy $1,932,642 484,371
167 Communion Jan 1, 1989 Horror $1,919,000 480,952
168 Miss Firecracker Apr 28, 1989 Corsair Comedy $1,852,655 464,324
169 Breaking In Oct 13, 1989 Goldwyn Entertain… Comedy $1,811,086 453,906
170 Cookie Aug 23, 1989 Warner Bros. Comedy $1,755,480 439,969
171 The Horror Show Jan 1, 1989 $1,738,897 435,813
172 Best of the Best Nov 10, 1989 20th Century Fox Action $1,700,000 426,065
173 The Stepfather 2 Nov 3, 1989 Millimeter Films Thriller/Suspense $1,519,796 380,901
174 Camille Claudel Dec 21, 1989 Orion Classics Drama $1,458,956 365,653
175 The Navigator: A Medieval O… Mar 3, 1989 $1,333,379 334,180
176 Babar The Movie Jul 28, 1989 New Line Adventure $1,305,187 327,115
177 Gone with the Wind Oct 14, 1967 MGM Drama $1,243,966 311,771
178 High Hopes Feb 24, 1989 Skouras Comedy $1,192,322 298,827
179 Valmont Nov 1, 1989 Orion Pictures Drama $1,132,000 283,709
180 Heart of Dixie Aug 25, 1989 Orion Pictures Drama $1,093,011 273,937
181 Miracle Mile May 19, 1989 Sony Pictures Thriller/Suspense $1,092,822 273,890
182 Welcome Home Sep 29, 1989 Sony Pictures Drama $1,029,822 258,100
183 Lost Angels May 5, 1989 Orion Pictures Drama $1,013,619 254,039
184 Wired Jan 1, 1989 $1,000,000 250,626
185 Heathers Mar 31, 1989 New World Comedy $927,114 232,359
186 Queen of Hearts Sep 20, 1989 Cinecom Comedy $917,820 230,030
187 American Ninja 3: Blood Hunt Feb 24, 1989 Cannon Action $902,000 226,065
188 Parents Jan 27, 1989 Vestron Black Comedy $870,532 218,178
189 Vampire's Kiss Jun 2, 1989 Hemdale Horror $725,131 181,737
190 How I Got Into College May 19, 1989 20th Century Fox Comedy $651,850 163,370
191 Cage Sep 1, 1989 New Century Vista… Action $618,178 154,931
192 Rosalie Goes Shopping Jan 1, 1989 $574,080 143,879
193 The Time Guardian Aug 4, 1989 Action $548,000 137,343
194 Little Monsters Aug 25, 1989 MGM Comedy $542,939 136,074
195 Eddie and the Cruisers II Aug 18, 1989 Musical $540,000 135,338
196 Crack House Nov 10, 1989 Cannon Action $486,722 121,985
197 Fast Food Jan 1, 1989 $472,340 118,380
198 Slaves of New York Mar 17, 1989 Sony Pictures Drama $463,972 116,283
199 Pelle the Conqueror Dec 21, 1988 Miramax Drama $452,998 113,533
200 Enemies: A Love Story Dec 13, 1989 20th Century Fox Comedy $449,186 112,577
201 Out of the Dark May 5, 1989 Cinetel Horror $419,428 105,119
202 Glory Dec 13, 1989 Sony Pictures Drama $399,227 100,056
203 Mystery Train Nov 17, 1989 Orion Classics Comedy $367,879 92,200
204 Roger & Me Dec 20, 1989 Warner Bros. Documentary $364,760 91,418
205 Night Game Sep 15, 1989 Thriller/Suspense $337,812 84,664
206 Crusoe Mar 31, 1989 $315,421 79,052
207 Out Cold (1989) Mar 3, 1989 $294,266 73,750
208 Cold Feet May 19, 1989 Avenue Pictures P… Comedy $289,975 72,675
209 Kill Me Again Oct 27, 1989 MGM Thriller/Suspense $283,694 71,101
210 Eat a Bowl of Tea Jul 21, 1989 Sony Pictures Romantic Comedy $231,423 58,000
211 Fist Fighter May 12, 1989 Taurus Action $221,163 55,429
212 A Chorus of Disapproval Aug 18, 1989 Comedy $216,000 54,135
213 The Return of Swamp Thing May 12, 1989 Millimeter Films Horror $192,816 48,324
214 For Queen and Country May 19, 1989 Atlantic Action $191,051 47,882
215 The Experts Jan 13, 1989 Paramount Pictures Comedy $169,203 42,406
216 84C MoPic Apr 7, 1989 New Century Vista… Drama $154,264 38,662
217 Triumph of the Spirit Dec 8, 1989 Drama $127,358 31,919
218 The Big Picture Sep 15, 1989 Sony Pictures Comedy $117,463 29,439
219 Heart of Midnight Mar 3, 1989 Horror $113,000 28,320
220 The Thin Blue Line Aug 25, 1988 Miramax Documentary $110,567 27,711
221 No Retreat, No Surrender 2 Jan 27, 1989 Action $108,154 27,106
222 Edge of Sanity Jan 1, 1989 Millimeter Films Horror $102,219 25,618
223 Race for Glory Aug 11, 1989 New Century Vista… Action $100,326 25,144
224 Signs of Life Jan 1, 1989 $96,000 24,060
225 Full Moon in Blue Water Nov 18, 1988 Trans World Enter… Comedy $54,681 13,704
226 Warm Nights on a Slow Movin… Mar 31, 1989 Miramax Drama $54,454 13,647
227 Bloodhounds of Broadway Nov 3, 1989 Sony Pictures Comedy $44,000 11,027
228 Checking Out Apr 21, 1989 Warner Bros. Comedy $31,000 7,769
229 To Kill a Priest Oct 13, 1989 Columbia Drama $30,000 7,518
230 Bye Bye Baby May 19, 1989 Prism Entertainment Comedy $29,565 7,409
231 The Toxic Avenger Part II Feb 24, 1989 Troma Entertainment Black Comedy $28,950 7,255
232 On the Black Hill Jul 21, 1989 Roxie Releasing Drama $18,590 4,659
233 Valentino Returns Jul 21, 1989 Skouras Drama $15,954 3,998
234 Far From Home Jun 30, 1989 Vestron Drama $12,000 3,007
235 Haunted Summer Jul 5, 1989 Cannon Drama $10,000 2,506
236 Me and Him Aug 4, 1989 Columbia Comedy $8,265 2,071
237 Heaven Becomes Hell Mar 30, 1989 Taurus Horror $7,405 1,855
238 Fear, Anxiety and Depression Dec 8, 1989 Samuel Goldwyn Films Comedy $4,212 1,055
Total Gross of All Movies$4,138,954,254
Total Tickets Sold1,037,331,775

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