1991 Top-Grossing Movies (Inflation-Adjusted Dollars)

Note: This chart ranks movies by the amount they earned during 1991. It includes movies released in previous years that earned money during 1991. For example, a movie released over Thanksgiving in 1990 will most likely earn money in 1990 and 1991.

To see the top movies released in 1991 (ranked by their total cumulative gross across all years), click the “Released in 1991” button below.

Inflation-adjusted figures are based on ticket sale estimates.

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RankMovieRelease DateDistributorGenre1991 Gross
Infl. adj.		Tickets Sold
1Terminator 2: Judgment DayJul 2, 1991Sony PicturesAction$573,451,44947,947,446
2Robin Hood: Prince of ThievesJun 14, 1991Warner Bros.Adventure$469,764,10739,277,935
3Home AloneNov 16, 199020th Century FoxComedy$356,245,41529,786,406
4The Silence of the LambsFeb 14, 1991Orion PicturesHorror$353,708,03429,574,250
5City SlickersJun 7, 1991Sony PicturesComedy$329,580,07227,556,862
6Dances with WolvesNov 9, 1990Orion PicturesWestern$323,094,76927,014,613
7Sleeping with the EnemyFeb 8, 199120th Century FoxThriller/Suspense$280,125,28223,421,846
8The Addams FamilyNov 22, 1991Paramount PicturesComedy$252,222,93721,088,874
9The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell o…Jun 28, 1991Paramount PicturesComedy$243,598,39420,367,759
10Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles …Mar 22, 1991New LineAction$216,824,20618,129,114
11Hot Shots!Jul 31, 199120th Century FoxComedy$193,893,34116,211,818
12AntarcticaOct 18, 1991Documentary$184,655,58215,439,429
13BackdraftMay 24, 1991UniversalThriller/Suspense$183,363,76015,331,418
14Beauty and the BeastNov 13, 1991Walt DisneyMusical$180,936,89115,128,503
15HookDec 11, 1991Sony PicturesAdventure$162,817,51713,613,505
16Kindergarten CopDec 21, 1990UniversalComedy$160,117,97413,387,790
17Cape FearNov 15, 1991UniversalThriller/Suspense$154,720,93812,936,533
18Doc HollywoodAug 2, 1991Warner Bros.Romantic Comedy$152,646,14512,763,056
19What About Bob?May 17, 1991Walt DisneyComedy$151,189,15812,641,234
20Boyz n the HoodJul 12, 1991Sony PicturesDrama$144,820,55212,108,742
21AwakeningsDec 19, 1990Sony PicturesDrama$144,818,91312,108,605
22Star Trek VI: The Undiscovere…Dec 6, 1991Paramount PicturesThriller/Suspense$143,309,09511,982,366
23New Jack CityMar 8, 1991Warner Bros.Action$129,640,34910,839,494
24My GirlNov 27, 1991Sony PicturesComedy$117,783,7969,848,143
25The DoctorJul 24, 1991Walt DisneyDrama$106,524,9088,906,765
26The Fisher KingSep 20, 1991Sony PicturesDrama$105,835,7648,849,144
27Out for JusticeApr 12, 1991Warner Bros.Action$105,623,2128,831,372
28Dead AgainAug 23, 1991Paramount PicturesThriller/Suspense$104,115,6898,705,325
29The RocketeerJun 21, 1991Walt DisneyAction$103,522,7918,655,752
30White FangJan 18, 1991Walt DisneyAdventure$98,660,3168,249,190
31Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nigh…Sep 13, 1991New LineHorror$96,633,3658,079,713
32The DoorsMar 1, 1991Sony PicturesDrama$94,898,1807,934,630
33The Godfather: Part IIIDec 25, 1990Paramount PicturesDrama$93,985,4907,858,319
34Thelma & LouiseMay 24, 1991MGMDrama$92,347,1237,721,331
35King RalphFeb 15, 1991UniversalComedy$89,386,0007,473,746
36SoapdishMay 31, 1991Paramount PicturesComedy$88,069,5747,363,677
37The Last Boy ScoutDec 13, 1991Warner Bros.Action$87,496,9717,315,800
38Green CardDec 25, 1990Walt DisneyRomantic Comedy$84,669,3267,079,375
39Curly SueOct 25, 1991Warner Bros.Comedy$84,402,2747,057,046
40Regarding HenryJul 10, 1991Paramount PicturesDrama$82,722,0566,916,560
41L.A. StoryFeb 8, 1991Sony PicturesRomantic Comedy$80,859,6826,760,843
42Bill & Ted's Bogus JourneyJul 19, 1991Orion PicturesAdventure$76,710,0886,413,887
43DeceivedSep 27, 1991Walt DisneyThriller/Suspense$74,715,4246,247,109
44Point BreakJul 12, 199120th Century FoxAction$73,294,6816,128,318
45Double ImpactAug 9, 1991Sony PicturesAction$72,916,5096,096,698
46Father of the BrideDec 20, 1991Walt DisneyComedy$70,893,0535,927,513
47Dying YoungJun 21, 199120th Century FoxDrama$69,738,4285,830,972
48The Hard WayMar 8, 1991UniversalComedy$68,828,3375,754,878
49Class ActionMar 15, 199120th Century FoxDrama$67,316,8695,628,501
50Jungle FeverJun 7, 1991UniversalDrama$67,293,8065,626,572
51Necessary RoughnessSep 27, 1991Paramount PicturesComedy$66,938,0835,596,830
52The People Under the StairsNov 1, 1991UniversalHorror$64,204,2575,368,249
53Other People's MoneyOct 18, 1991Warner Bros.Comedy$64,185,6045,366,689
54MiseryNov 30, 1990Sony PicturesThriller/Suspense$59,617,8444,984,770
55OscarApr 26, 1991Walt DisneyComedy$59,179,5494,948,123
56Little Man TateOct 9, 1991Orion PicturesDrama$58,727,0974,910,292
57RicochetOct 4, 1991Warner Bros.Thriller/Suspense$58,511,1984,892,241
58HamletDec 19, 1990Warner Bros.Drama$57,572,6084,813,763
59F/X2May 10, 1991Orion PicturesAction$56,397,0904,715,476
60Frankie and JohnnyOct 11, 1991Paramount PicturesDrama$56,302,8564,707,597
61101 DalmatiansJan 25, 1961Walt DisneyAdventure$55,221,7804,617,206
62Only the LonelyMay 24, 199120th Century FoxComedy$51,598,5824,314,263
63Mortal ThoughtsApr 19, 1991Sony PicturesThriller/Suspense$50,633,4904,233,569
64JFKDec 20, 1991Warner Bros.Drama$50,080,3674,187,322
65Pure LuckAug 9, 1991UniversalComedy$49,498,8184,138,697
663 Men and a Little LadyNov 21, 1990Walt DisneyComedy$49,215,0484,114,971
67LionheartJan 11, 1991UniversalAction$48,825,2484,082,379
68The NeverEnding Story II: The…Feb 8, 1991Warner Bros.Adventure$48,626,8124,065,787
69ParadiseSep 18, 1991Walt DisneyDrama$47,322,3543,956,719
70House Party 2Oct 23, 1991New LineComedy$46,853,5333,917,519
71Hudson HawkMay 24, 1991Sony PicturesAction$46,464,0803,884,957
72Defending Your LifeMar 22, 1991Warner Bros.Comedy$45,899,2903,837,733
73Edward ScissorhandsDec 7, 199020th Century FoxDrama$44,468,5703,718,108
74The Prince of TidesDec 25, 1991Sony PicturesDrama$43,797,0913,661,964
75Haakon HaakonsenMar 1, 1991Walt DisneyAdventure$42,681,6663,568,701
76BugsyDec 13, 1991Sony/TriStarDrama$41,992,3583,511,067
77Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter…Jun 7, 1991Warner Bros.Comedy$41,693,3443,486,066
78A Kiss Before DyingApr 26, 1991UniversalThriller/Suspense$41,131,9463,439,126
79Flight of the IntruderJan 18, 1991Paramount PicturesAction$41,111,2643,437,397
80The CommitmentsAug 14, 199120th Century FoxDrama$39,577,7513,309,176
81The Long Walk HomeDec 21, 1990MiramaxDrama$39,198,2043,277,442
82Toy SoldiersApr 26, 1991Sony PicturesAction$39,155,8953,273,904
83Billy BathgateNov 1, 1991Walt DisneyDrama$39,017,1933,262,307
84Problem Child 2Jul 3, 1991UniversalBlack Comedy$38,652,0643,231,778
85Madonna: Truth or DareMay 10, 1991MiramaxDocumentary$38,474,7263,216,950
86SwitchMay 10, 1991Warner Bros.Comedy$37,741,6693,155,658
87All I Want For ChristmasNov 8, 1991Paramount PicturesComedy$37,136,6553,105,071
88GoodfellasSep 19, 1990Warner Bros.Drama$36,458,9383,048,406
89The Perfect WeaponMar 15, 1991Paramount PicturesAction$36,458,6033,048,378
90Ernest Scared StupidOct 11, 1991Walt DisneyComedy$36,354,5363,039,677
91An American Tail: Fievel Goes…Nov 22, 1991UniversalAdventure$35,872,4862,999,372
92For the BoysNov 22, 199120th Century FoxDrama$34,166,7942,856,755
93The Marrying ManApr 5, 1991Walt DisneyRomantic Comedy$34,101,3012,851,279
94MobstersJul 26, 1991UniversalDrama$34,025,4472,844,937
95Year of the GunNov 1, 1991Action$33,578,9072,807,600
96Child's Play 3Aug 30, 1991UniversalHorror$33,574,7742,807,255
97Highlander II: The QuickeningNov 1, 1991InterStar Releasi…Action$33,190,4832,775,124
98V.I. WarshawskiJul 26, 1991Comedy$31,613,9132,643,303
99Career OpportunitiesMar 29, 1991UniversalRomantic Comedy$30,645,7242,562,352
100The SuperOct 4, 199120th Century FoxComedy$30,190,9692,524,329
101ShatteredOct 11, 1991MGMThriller/Suspense$30,175,0802,523,000
102One Good CopMay 3, 1991Walt DisneyAction$29,460,2952,463,235
103Drop Dead FredApr 19, 1991New LineBlack Comedy$27,675,3212,313,990
104A Rage in HarlemMay 3, 1991Comedy$27,412,0022,291,973
105Guilty by SuspicionMar 15, 1991Warner Bros.Drama$26,644,5162,227,802
106Once AroundJan 1, 1991UniversalComedy$25,516,3962,133,478
107WarlockJan 10, 1991TrimarkHorror$25,069,2762,096,093
108Look Who’s Talking TooDec 14, 1990Sony PicturesComedy$24,829,8782,076,077
109MermaidsDec 14, 1990Orion PicturesComedy$23,552,9081,969,307
110If Looks Could KillMar 15, 1991Warner Bros.Action$22,104,7651,848,224
111The Butcher's WifeOct 25, 1991Paramount PicturesRomantic Comedy$22,050,6321,843,698
112Stone ColdMay 17, 1991Sony PicturesAction$21,408,2841,789,990
113RushDec 22, 1991$20,571,6261,720,035
114The Five HeartbeatsMar 29, 199120th Century FoxDrama$19,910,1101,664,725
115Scenes from a MallFeb 22, 1991Walt DisneyComedy$19,905,9651,664,378
116Suburban CommandoJun 21, 1991New LineComedy$19,693,4331,646,608
117Mr. & Mrs. BridgeNov 23, 1990MiramaxDrama$18,438,9281,541,716
118Nothing But TroubleFeb 15, 1991Warner Bros.Comedy$18,367,4981,535,744
119Late for DinnerSep 20, 1991Sony PicturesDrama$17,593,4581,471,025
120Reversal of FortuneOct 17, 1990Warner Bros.Drama$16,868,9441,410,447
121He Said, She SaidFeb 22, 1991Paramount PicturesRomantic Comedy$16,315,4711,364,170
122Barton FinkAug 21, 199120th Century FoxBlack Comedy$16,268,0521,360,204
123Europa EuropaJun 28, 1991Orion ClassicsDrama$15,839,8641,324,403
124Rambling RoseSep 20, 1991Seven Arts Pictur…Drama$15,234,8101,273,814
125Grand CanyonDec 25, 199120th Century FoxDrama$15,194,7341,270,462
126DeliriousAug 7, 1991MGMComedy$13,510,6891,129,656
127Strictly BusinessNov 8, 1991Warner Bros.Romantic Comedy$13,420,6091,122,124
128Eve of DestructionJan 18, 1991Orion PicturesAction$13,365,8941,117,549
129True IdentityAug 23, 1991Comedy$13,332,8031,114,782
130PopcornFeb 1, 1991Studio Three Film…Horror$13,229,1781,106,119
131RunFeb 1, 1991Action$12,526,2621,047,346
132Wild Hearts Can’t Be BrokenMay 24, 1991Walt DisneyDrama$12,518,5151,046,699
133The Russia HouseDec 17, 1990MGMThriller/Suspense$11,064,392925,116
134Life StinksJul 26, 1991MGMComedy$10,887,293910,308
135Not Without My DaughterJan 11, 1991MGMDrama$10,806,769903,576
136My Own Private IdahoSep 29, 1991Fine LineBlack Comedy$10,779,588901,303
137NikitaMar 8, 1991Goldwyn Entertain…Thriller/Suspense$10,771,142900,597
138The Object of BeautyApr 12, 1991Avenue Pictures P…Comedy$10,754,316899,190
139My Heroes Have Always Been Co…Mar 1, 1991Western$10,237,348855,965
140The HitmanOct 25, 1991CannonAction$9,579,375800,951
141China Cry: A True StoryNov 2, 1990PenlandDrama$9,246,418773,112
142Paris is BurningMar 13, 1991Academy Entertain…Documentary$9,224,711771,297
143Body PartsAug 2, 1991Paramount PicturesHorror$8,614,206720,251
144Mannequin: On the MoveMay 17, 199120th Century FoxRomantic Comedy$8,209,358686,401
145HomicideOct 9, 1991Triumph ReleasingThriller/Suspense$7,717,936645,312
146Straight out of BrooklynJan 1, 1991Drama$7,705,231644,250
147Another YouJul 26, 1991Sony PicturesComedy$7,663,994640,802
148ShoutOct 4, 1991UniversalDrama$7,497,840626,910
149Naked LunchDec 1, 199120th Century FoxDrama$7,218,613603,562
150Fried Green TomatoesDec 27, 1991UniversalDrama$6,620,516553,554
151Showdown in Little TokyoJan 1, 1991Action$6,464,528540,512
152Black RobeOct 4, 1991Samuel Goldwyn Fi…Drama$6,374,723533,004
153Harley Davidson and the Marlb…Aug 23, 1991MGMWestern$6,251,441522,696
154BingoAug 9, 1991Sony PicturesAdventure$6,083,293508,637
155Livin' Large!Sep 20, 1991Goldwyn Entertain…Comedy$6,048,911505,762
156Return to the Blue LagoonJan 1, 1991Adventure$5,681,710475,059
157Mystery DateAug 16, 1991Orion PicturesBlack Comedy$5,546,966463,793
158CadenceJan 18, 1991New LineDrama$5,498,404459,732
159DutchJul 19, 199120th Century FoxComedy$5,304,447443,516
160ImpromptuApr 12, 1991HemdaleComedy$5,109,755427,237
161DefenselessAug 23, 1991New LineThriller/Suspense$4,518,207377,776
162Ju Dou (菊豆)Mar 8, 1991MiramaxDrama$4,493,148375,681
163One False MoveJan 1, 1991Thriller/Suspense$4,383,439366,508
164Tacones lejanosDec 20, 1991Miramax$4,349,182363,643
165Life is SweetDec 1, 1991October FilmsDrama$4,306,736360,095
166Predator 2Nov 21, 199020th Century FoxAction$4,238,255354,369
167The FieldMar 1, 1991Drama$4,017,017335,871
168SpartacusOct 7, 1960Drama$3,825,135319,827
169At Play in the Fields of the …Dec 6, 1991UniversalDrama$3,814,993318,979
17029th StreetNov 1, 199120th Century FoxComedy$3,656,666305,741
171Company BusinessSep 6, 1991MGMThriller/Suspense$3,609,258301,777
172The Comfort of StrangersMar 15, 1991SkourasDrama$3,534,024295,486
173SlackerAug 1, 1991Orion ClassicsComedy$3,487,172291,569
174KafkaNov 15, 1991MiramaxThriller/Suspense$3,124,941261,282
175The Man in the MoonOct 4, 1991MGMDrama$3,031,377253,460
176Cool As IceOct 18, 1991UniversalComedy$2,907,104243,069
177Meeting VenusJan 1, 1991$2,841,844237,612
178Talkin' Dirty After DarkDec 31, 1991New LineComedy$2,780,558232,488
179City of HopeOct 11, 1991Samuel Goldwyn Fi…Drama$2,640,169220,750
180Kickboxer 2: The Road BackJun 14, 1991TrimarkAction$2,583,712216,029
181The GriftersDec 7, 1990MiramaxThriller/Suspense$2,468,521206,398
182The MiracleJul 1, 1991MiramaxDrama$2,373,588198,460
183WhoreOct 4, 1991TrimarkDrama$2,203,575184,245
184Beastmaster 2: Through the Po…Aug 30, 1991New LineAction$2,197,373183,726
185Until the End of the WorldDec 25, 1991Warner Bros.Action$2,138,755178,825
186Rosencrantz and Guildenstern …Feb 8, 1991$2,099,687175,559
187Thousand Pieces of GoldApr 26, 1991Greycat FilmsWestern$2,039,086170,492
188Dice RulesMay 17, 1991Seven Arts Pictur…Concert/Performance$1,810,554151,384
189Queen's LogicJan 1, 1991$1,740,822145,553
190PoisonAug 1, 1991$1,731,569144,780
191The Pope Must DieDec 31, 1991Comedy$1,654,827138,363
192Hangin' with the HomeboysMay 24, 1991New LineComedy$1,468,310122,768
193Hachi-gatsu no kyôshikyokuDec 16, 1991Orion ClassicsDrama$1,467,106122,667
194Meet the ApplegatesFeb 1, 1991$1,380,008115,385
195Citizen KaneMay 1, 1941RKO Radio PicturesDrama$1,348,065112,714
196Daddy NostalgieApr 12, 1991Avenue Pictures P…Drama$1,330,779111,269
197The Taking of Beverly HillsOct 11, 1991Sony PicturesAction$1,313,680109,839
198McBainJan 1, 1991Drama$1,295,430108,313
199EatingNov 16, 1990Rainbow ReleasingComedy$1,267,073105,943
200La Domenica SpecialmenteDec 31, 1991Drama$1,257,578105,148
201True ColorsMar 15, 1991Paramount PicturesDrama$1,189,77099,479
202DogfightOct 4, 1991Warner Bros.Romantic Comedy$1,121,08993,736
203Rich GirlMay 3, 1991Studio Three Film…Drama$1,045,59487,424
204American Ninja 4: The Annihil…Mar 8, 1991CannonAction$1,017,02685,035
205Due occhi diaboliciOct 25, 1991TaurusHorror$993,21483,044
206Talent for the GameApr 26, 1991Drama$955,65279,904
207Dark ObsessionJun 17, 1991Drama$948,30979,290
208AmbitionMay 31, 1991MiramaxThriller/Suspense$802,55067,103
209PastimeJan 1, 1991$759,26163,483
210Closet LandMar 1, 1991Drama$735,81661,523
211Sweet TalkerMay 10, 1991Seven Arts Pictur…Comedy$733,23961,308
212Truly Madly DeeplyMay 3, 1991Goldwyn Entertain…Drama$717,72860,011
213MindwalkOct 11, 1991Triton PicturesDrama$693,35957,973
214Child's Play 2Nov 9, 1990UniversalHorror$578,33348,356
215And You Thought Your Parents …Nov 15, 1991TrimarkComedy$575,52948,121
216The Indian RunnerSep 20, 1991MGMDrama$542,95845,397
217Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmak…Nov 27, 1991Documentary$512,86842,882
218Bright AngelJun 14, 1991Drama$449,54537,587
219Close My EyesJan 1, 1991Drama$386,05232,278
220LiebestraumNov 1, 1991MGMThriller/Suspense$379,66631,744
221Johnny SuedeJan 1, 1991MiramaxDrama$156,24713,064
222Crooked HeartsJan 1, 1991Drama$88,0677,363
223Zamri, umri, voskresni!Dec 7, 1990International Fil…Drama$67,1295,613
224Skrivánci na nitiFeb 13, 1991International Fil…Comedy$57,8914,840
225Don Juan, mi querido fantasmaJul 12, 1991International Fil…Romantic Comedy$53,5984,481
226Lo zio indegnoFeb 22, 1991Quartet FilmsComedy$26,0882,181
227Blood and ConcreteSep 13, 1991IRS ReleasingComedy$22,7271,900
228Paper MaskNov 15, 1991Castle Hill Produ…Thriller/Suspense$22,7011,898
229Resident AlienOct 18, 1991Films Around the …Documentary$22,3491,869
230The Servants of TwilightMay 31, 1991TrimarkHorror$14,7181,231
231Lyrisch nitraatOct 11, 1991ZeitgeistDocumentary$13,3801,119
232ScissorsMar 22, 1991Thriller/Suspense$6,727562
233Lebedyne ozero. ZonaJul 12, 1991ZeitgeistDrama$2,477207