1992 Top-Grossing Movies

Note: This chart ranks movies by the amount they earned during 1992. It includes movies released in previous years that earned money during 1992. For example, a movie released over Thanksgiving in 1991 will most likely earn money in 1991 and 1992. 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.

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Rank Movie Release Date Distributor Genre 1992 Gross Tickets Sold
1 Batman Returns Jun 18, 1992 Warner Bros. Action $162,833,635 39,237,020
2 Lethal Weapon 3 May 15, 1992 Warner Bros. Action $139,799,547 33,686,638
3 Home Alone 2: Lost in New York Nov 20, 1992 20th Century Fox Comedy $136,206,365 32,820,811
4 Sister Act May 29, 1992 Walt Disney Comedy $132,303,799 31,880,433
5 Wayne’s World Feb 14, 1992 Paramount Pictures Comedy $119,352,584 28,759,659
6 Basic Instinct Mar 20, 1992 Sony Pictures Thriller/Suspense $115,881,197 27,923,180
7 A League of Their Own Jul 1, 1992 Sony Pictures Comedy $101,980,459 24,573,605
8 Aladdin Nov 11, 1992 Walt Disney Adventure $99,144,774 23,890,307
9 The Bodyguard Nov 25, 1992 Warner Bros. Drama $79,567,308 19,172,845
10 Bram Stoker’s Dracula Nov 13, 1992 Sony Pictures Horror $78,142,084 18,829,418
11 The Hand That Rocks the Cradle Jan 10, 1992 Walt Disney Thriller/Suspense $78,092,474 18,817,464
12 Fried Green Tomatoes Dec 27, 1991 Universal Drama $76,543,898 18,444,313
13 Under Siege Oct 9, 1992 Warner Bros. Action $75,412,823 18,171,765
14 Beauty and the Beast Nov 13, 1991 Walt Disney Musical $75,109,778 18,098,742
15 Unforgiven Aug 7, 1992 Warner Bros. Western $70,256,353 16,929,242
16 Patriot Games Jun 5, 1992 Paramount Pictures Action $70,021,647 16,872,686
17 The Last of the Mohicans Sep 25, 1992 20th Century Fox Drama $69,169,313 16,667,304
18 White Men Can’t Jump Mar 27, 1992 20th Century Fox Comedy $68,568,684 16,522,574
19 Boomerang Jul 1, 1992 Paramount Pictures Romantic Comedy $65,337,168 15,743,896
20 A Few Good Men Dec 11, 1992 Sony Pictures Drama $63,128,837 15,211,768
21 Death Becomes Her Jul 31, 1992 Universal Black Comedy $52,671,265 12,691,871
22 Hook Dec 11, 1991 Sony Pictures Adventure $52,608,699 12,676,795
23 Unlawful Entry Jun 26, 1992 20th Century Fox Thriller/Suspense $52,404,352 12,627,555
24 Alien 3 May 22, 1992 20th Century Fox Action $51,830,228 12,489,212
25 Honey I Blew Up the Kid Jul 17, 1992 Walt Disney Adventure $51,634,398 12,442,024
26 Father of the Bride Dec 20, 1991 Walt Disney Comedy $51,352,109 12,374,002
27 The Prince of Tides Dec 25, 1991 Sony Pictures Drama $50,906,121 12,266,535
28 Beethoven Apr 3, 1992 Universal Comedy $50,586,808 12,189,592
29 Far and Away May 22, 1992 Universal Drama $49,316,005 11,883,375
30 Sneakers Sep 9, 1992 Universal Comedy $47,564,103 11,461,230
31 My Cousin Vinny Mar 13, 1992 20th Century Fox Comedy $45,960,317 11,074,775
32 The Mighty Ducks Oct 2, 1992 Walt Disney Comedy $44,400,983 10,699,032
33 HouseSitter Jun 12, 1992 Universal Comedy $42,843,505 10,323,736
34 Malcolm X Nov 18, 1992 Warner Bros. Drama $42,715,256 10,292,833
35 Single White Female Aug 14, 1992 Sony Pictures Thriller/Suspense $41,866,979 10,088,429
36 JFK Dec 20, 1991 Warner Bros. Drama $40,319,184 9,715,466
37 Passenger 57 Nov 6, 1992 Warner Bros. Action $37,587,507 9,057,231
38 Medicine Man Feb 7, 1992 Walt Disney Adventure $37,229,400 8,970,940
39 Mo' Money Jul 24, 1992 Sony Pictures Comedy $35,923,636 8,656,298
40 Encino Man May 22, 1992 Walt Disney Comedy $34,609,411 8,339,617
41 Universal Soldier Jul 10, 1992 Sony Pictures Action $34,035,344 8,201,288
42 The Distinguished Gentleman Dec 4, 1992 Walt Disney Comedy $33,886,480 8,165,417
43 Honeymoon in Vegas Aug 28, 1992 Sony Pictures Romantic Comedy $30,638,342 7,382,733
44 A River Runs Through It Oct 9, 1992 Sony Pictures Drama $30,360,305 7,315,736
45 Bugsy Dec 13, 1991 Sony/TriStar Drama $27,758,314 6,688,750
46 Sleepwalkers Apr 10, 1992 Sony Pictures Horror $26,553,594 6,398,456
47 Forever Young Dec 11, 1992 Warner Bros. Drama $25,793,991 6,215,420
48 3 Ninjas Aug 7, 1992 Walt Disney Action $24,678,909 5,946,725
49 The Lawnmower Man Mar 6, 1992 New Line Action $24,581,504 5,923,254
50 Final Analysis Feb 7, 1992 Warner Bros. Thriller/Suspense $22,742,734 5,480,177
51 Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot Feb 1, 1992 Universal Comedy $22,504,445 5,422,758
52 Candyman Oct 16, 1992 Sony Pictures Horror $21,681,630 5,224,489
53 Grand Canyon Dec 25, 1991 20th Century Fox Drama $21,652,704 5,217,519
54 The Muppet Christmas Carol Dec 11, 1992 Walt Disney Comedy $21,611,589 5,207,612
55 Consenting Adults Oct 16, 1992 Walt Disney Thriller/Suspense $19,149,854 4,614,423
56 The Last Boy Scout Dec 13, 1991 Warner Bros. Action $18,905,339 4,555,503
57 Mr. Baseball Oct 2, 1992 Universal Comedy $18,764,035 4,521,454
58 Hero Oct 2, 1992 Sony Pictures Comedy $18,207,017 4,387,233
59 Ferngully… The Last Rainforest Apr 10, 1992 20th Century Fox Adventure $17,806,786 4,290,792
60 Captain Ron Sep 18, 1992 Walt Disney Comedy $16,723,178 4,029,681
61 Howards End Mar 13, 1992 Sony Pictures Cla… Drama $16,231,429 3,911,188
62 Raising Cain Aug 7, 1992 Universal Horror $16,158,560 3,893,629
63 Shining Through Jan 31, 1992 20th Century Fox Thriller/Suspense $15,824,320 3,813,089
64 Toys Dec 18, 1992 20th Century Fox Comedy $15,163,043 3,653,745
65 Prelude to a Kiss Jul 10, 1992 20th Century Fox Romantic Comedy $14,967,696 3,606,674
66 Juice Jan 17, 1992 Paramount Pictures Drama $14,762,545 3,557,240
67 The Babe Apr 17, 1992 Universal Drama $14,651,030 3,530,369
68 Star Trek VI: The Undiscovere… Dec 6, 1991 Paramount Pictures Thriller/Suspense $14,244,523 3,432,415
69 Buffy the Vampire Slayer Jul 31, 1992 20th Century Fox Horror $14,132,507 3,405,423
70 The Player Apr 10, 1992 Fine Line Black Comedy $13,899,054 3,349,170
71 The Cutting Edge Mar 27, 1992 MGM Romantic Comedy $13,098,183 3,156,189
72 The Addams Family Nov 22, 1991 Paramount Pictures Comedy $12,986,797 3,129,349
73 Thunderheart Apr 1, 1992 Sony/TriStar Thriller/Suspense $12,720,575 3,065,199
74 Pet Sematary II Aug 28, 1992 Paramount Pictures Horror $12,718,505 3,064,700
75 Leap of Faith Dec 18, 1992 Paramount Pictures Comedy $12,466,770 3,004,041
76 Singles Sep 18, 1992 Warner Bros. Romantic Comedy $12,100,395 2,915,758
77 Rapid Fire Aug 21, 1992 20th Century Fox Action $11,842,082 2,853,514
78 Deep Cover Apr 15, 1992 New Line Action $11,760,258 2,833,797
79 City of Joy Apr 15, 1992 Sony Pictures Drama $11,750,202 2,831,374
80 Kuffs Jan 10, 1992 Universal Action $11,253,965 2,711,799
81 Mr. Saturday Night Sep 23, 1992 Sony Pictures Comedy $10,830,575 2,609,777
82 Pure Country Oct 23, 1992 Warner Bros. Drama $10,705,365 2,579,606
83 Freejack Jan 17, 1992 Warner Bros. Action $10,646,674 2,565,464
84 Hoffa Dec 25, 1992 20th Century Fox Drama $10,645,526 2,565,187
85 Cool World Jul 10, 1992 Paramount Pictures Comedy $10,364,569 2,497,487
86 Straight Talk Apr 3, 1992 Walt Disney Comedy $9,472,548 2,282,542
87 Ladybugs Mar 27, 1992 Paramount Pictures Comedy $9,387,035 2,261,936
88 Glengarry Glen Ross Sep 30, 1992 New Line Drama $9,109,360 2,195,027
89 American Me Mar 13, 1992 Universal Drama $9,108,435 2,194,804
90 Class Act Jun 5, 1992 Warner Bros. Comedy $9,048,384 2,180,333
91 School Ties Sep 18, 1992 Paramount Pictures Drama $8,962,119 2,159,547
92 Jennifer Eight Nov 6, 1992 Paramount Pictures Thriller/Suspense $8,847,256 2,131,869
93 Memoirs of an Invisible Man Feb 28, 1992 Warner Bros. Comedy $8,746,325 2,107,548
94 Scent of a Woman Dec 23, 1992 Universal Drama $8,734,941 2,104,805
95 Pinocchio Feb 9, 1940 Walt Disney Adventure $8,612,065 2,075,196
96 Whispers in the Dark Aug 7, 1992 Paramount Pictures Thriller/Suspense $8,552,963 2,060,955
97 Dr. Giggles Oct 23, 1992 Universal Horror $7,534,285 1,815,490
98 My Girl Nov 27, 1991 Sony Pictures Comedy $7,314,157 1,762,447
99 Stay Tuned Aug 14, 1992 Warner Bros. Comedy $7,079,900 1,706,000
100 Trespass Dec 25, 1992 Universal Action $6,908,725 1,664,753
101 Bébé's Kids Jul 31, 1992 Paramount Pictures Comedy $6,840,407 1,648,291
102 The Mambo Kings Feb 28, 1992 Warner Bros. Drama $6,698,607 1,614,122
103 A Stranger Among Us Jul 17, 1992 Walt Disney Drama $6,433,413 1,550,220
104 Husbands and Wives Sep 18, 1992 Sony Pictures Comedy $6,350,940 1,530,347
105 Once Upon a Crime… Mar 6, 1992 MGM Comedy $6,030,808 1,453,207
106 Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth Sep 11, 1992 Dimension Pictures Horror $5,952,057 1,434,231
107 Gladiator Mar 6, 1992 Sony Pictures Drama $5,897,136 1,420,997
108 White Sands Apr 24, 1992 Warner Bros. Thriller/Suspense $5,661,241 1,364,154
109 The Crying Game Nov 25, 1992 Miramax Thriller/Suspense $5,403,268 1,301,992
110 Enchanted April Jul 31, 1992 Miramax Drama $5,298,437 1,276,732
111 Casablanca Jan 23, 1943 Drama $5,055,965 1,218,304
112 The Playboys Apr 22, 1992 $4,906,900 1,182,385
113 1492: Conquest of Paradise Oct 9, 1992 Walt Disney Adventure $4,883,146 1,176,662
114 Article 99 Mar 13, 1992 Orion Pictures Drama $4,876,099 1,174,964
115 Used People Dec 16, 1992 20th Century Fox Comedy $4,717,320 1,136,703
116 Indochine Dec 23, 1992 Sony Pictures Cla… Drama $4,659,429 1,122,753
117 Night and the City Oct 16, 1992 20th Century Fox Drama $4,611,585 1,111,225
118 Folks! May 1, 1992 20th Century Fox Comedy $4,335,503 1,044,700
119 Bob Roberts Sep 4, 1992 Paramount Pictures Comedy $4,300,703 1,036,313
120 Of Mice and Men Oct 2, 1992 MGM Drama $4,233,259 1,020,062
121 Split Second May 1, 1992 InterStar Releasi… Action $4,150,787 1,000,190
122 Mediterraneo Mar 25, 1992 Miramax $4,044,228 974,512
123 Passed Away Apr 24, 1992 Walt Disney $4,030,793 971,275
124 Wind Sep 11, 1992 Sony/TriStar Drama $4,003,127 964,609
125 Damage Dec 23, 1992 New Line Drama $3,914,839 943,334
126 Man Trouble Jul 17, 1992 20th Century Fox $3,882,058 935,435
127 Peter’s Friends Dec 25, 1992 MGM Comedy $3,654,599 880,626
128 Diggstown Aug 14, 1992 MGM Comedy $3,145,065 757,847
129 Christopher Columbus: The Dis… Aug 21, 1992 Warner Bros. Adventure $3,101,563 747,365
130 K2 May 1, 1992 Paramount Pictures Drama $3,042,892 733,226
131 This is My Life Jan 1, 1992 $2,922,094 704,119
132 Blame it on the Bellboy Mar 6, 1992 Walt Disney Comedy $2,891,055 696,639
133 Lorenzo’s Oil Dec 30, 1992 Universal Drama $2,876,928 693,235
134 The Power of One Jan 1, 1992 Drama $2,827,107 681,230
135 Year of the Comet Jan 1, 1992 Action $2,791,515 672,654
136 Shadows and Fog Mar 20, 1992 Orion Pictures Comedy $2,735,731 659,212
137 Crisscross May 8, 1992 MGM $2,717,764 654,882
138 Newsies Apr 8, 1992 Walt Disney $2,706,352 652,133
139 Passion Fish Dec 11, 1992 Miramax Drama $2,667,122 642,680
140 Rock-a-Doodle Apr 1, 1992 Goldwyn Entertain… Musical $2,603,286 627,298
141 Raise the Red Lantern (大紅燈… Mar 13, 1992 Orion Classics Drama $2,603,061 627,243
142 Mississippi Masala Feb 5, 1992 Goldwyn Entertain… Drama $2,587,062 623,388
143 Aces: Iron Eagle III Jun 12, 1992 New Line Action $2,517,600 606,650
144 Reservoir Dogs Oct 23, 1992 Miramax Thriller/Suspense $2,511,091 605,082
145 Love Crimes Jan 24, 1992 Thriller/Suspense $2,320,217 559,088
146 Noises Off... Mar 20, 1992 Walt Disney Comedy $2,280,148 549,433
147 Sarafina! Sep 18, 1992 Walt Disney Musical $2,259,142 544,372
148 Mom and Dad Save the World Jul 24, 1992 $2,034,470 490,233
149 Gate II Feb 28, 1992 Triumph Releasing Horror $2,032,973 489,873
150 Night on Earth Mar 1, 1992 Fine Line Comedy $2,015,000 485,542
151 Flirting Nov 14, 1992 Samuel Goldwyn Fi… Drama $2,003,457 482,760
152 Love Field Jan 1, 1992 $1,949,148 469,674
153 Radio Flyer Feb 21, 1992 Sony Pictures Drama $1,932,595 465,686
154 Innocent Blood Sep 25, 1992 Walt Disney Horror $1,857,658 447,628
155 Poison Ivy May 8, 1992 New Line Thriller/Suspense $1,829,804 440,916
156 Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me Aug 28, 1992 New Line Horror $1,813,559 437,002
157 Chaplin Dec 25, 1992 Sony Pictures Drama $1,784,335 429,960
158 The Waterdance May 13, 1992 Comedy $1,723,319 415,257
159 Bad Lieutenant Nov 20, 1992 Drama $1,672,402 402,988
160 Out on a Limb Sep 4, 1992 $1,659,542 399,889
161 Daughters of the Dust Jan 3, 1992 Kino International Drama $1,640,678 395,344
162 A Midnight Clear Apr 24, 1992 InterStar Releasi… Drama $1,526,697 367,878
163 Zebrahead Oct 23, 1992 $1,486,300 358,144
164 South Central Sep 18, 1992 Warner Bros. Drama $1,373,196 330,890
165 Little Nemo: Adventures in Sl… Jan 1, 1992 $1,368,210 329,689
166 Leaving Normal May 1, 1992 Universal $1,361,232 328,007
167 The Lover Oct 30, 1992 MGM Drama $1,270,795 306,216
168 The Gun in Betty Lou’s Handbag Aug 21, 1992 Walt Disney Comedy $1,206,799 290,795
169 Blade Runner Jun 25, 1982 Warner Bros. Thriller/Suspense $1,179,847 284,300
170 The Public Eye Oct 14, 1992 Universal Thriller/Suspense $1,157,470 278,908
171 Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmak… Nov 27, 1991 Documentary $1,137,916 274,197
172 Freddie as F.R.O.7 Aug 28, 1992 Miramax Adventure $1,119,368 269,727
173 Gas, Food Lodging Jul 10, 1992 IRS Releasing Drama $1,109,953 267,458
174 Mistress Jan 1, 1992 Rainbow Releasing Comedy $1,102,469 265,655
175 Light Sleeper Sep 21, 1992 Drama $1,050,861 253,219
176 Waterland Oct 30, 1992 $1,047,202 252,337
177 Traces of Red Nov 11, 1992 Samuel Goldwyn Fi… Thriller/Suspense $1,029,282 248,020
178 35 Up Jan 17, 1992 Samuel Goldwyn Fi… Documentary $923,372 222,499
179 Ruby Jan 1, 1992 $919,286 221,514
180 Brain Donors Apr 17, 1992 Paramount Pictures Comedy $860,365 207,316
181 Rampage Oct 30, 1992 Thriller/Suspense $796,368 191,895
182 Turtle Beach Jan 1, 1992 $778,535 187,598
183 The Opposite Sex and How to L… Mar 26, 1992 Miramax Romantic Comedy $690,966 166,498
184 Wild Orchid II: Two Shades of… May 8, 1992 Triumph Releasing Drama $573,904 138,290
185 Proof Mar 20, 1992 Comedy $524,000 126,265
186 Crossing the Bridge Sep 11, 1992 $479,676 115,584
187 Mindwalk Oct 11, 1991 Triton Pictures Drama $464,373 111,897
188 Storyville Aug 26, 1992 Drama $422,503 101,807
189 Love Potion No. 9 Nov 13, 1992 20th Century Fox Romantic Comedy $416,641 100,395
190 The Adjuster Jul 1, 1992 Orion Classics Thriller/Suspense $396,573 95,559
191 Where the Day Takes You Sep 11, 1992 New Line Drama $390,152 94,012
192 Frozen Assets Oct 23, 1992 Comedy $376,008 90,604
193 Orlando Jan 1, 1992 Sony Pictures Cla… Drama $369,408 89,013
194 Hard Promises Jan 31, 1992 Sony Pictures Romantic Comedy $306,319 73,811
195 In the Soup Jan 1, 1992 $230,106 55,447
196 Under Suspicion Jan 1, 1992 Drama $221,295 53,324
197 The Favour, the Watch and the… May 8, 1992 Comedy $164,000 39,518
198 Roadside Prophets Jan 1, 1992 $147,724 35,596
199 No Place to Hide Jan 1, 1992 $135,000 32,530
200 Inside Monkey Zetterland Jan 1, 1992 $121,000 29,156
201 Shakes the Clown Mar 1, 1992 Black Comedy $115,103 27,736
202 Guncrazy Jan 1, 1992 Drama $114,000 27,469
203 Spotswood Nov 6, 1992 Miramax Comedy $101,000 24,337
204 Daddy and the Muscle Academy:… Nov 29, 1992 Zeitgeist Documentary $96,594 23,276
205 Brenda Starr Jan 1, 1992 Triumph Releasing $67,878 16,356
206 Pepi, Luci, Bom y otras chica… Oct 27, 1980 Cinevista Comedy $48,363 11,654
207 Highway to Hell Jan 1, 1992 $26,000 6,265
208 The Moneytree Apr 24, 1992 Drama $22,070 5,318
209 Suburban Commando Jun 21, 1991 New Line Comedy $18,376 4,428
210 Jumpin’ at the Boneyard Sep 18, 1992 20th Century Fox Drama $15,706 3,784
211 Mio caro dottor Gräsler Oct 2, 1992 Greycat Films Drama $14,087 3,394
212 There Goes the Neighborhood Jan 1, 1992 Paramount Pictures Comedy $11,000 2,650
213 The Magical World of Chuck Jo… Oct 24, 1992 Warner Bros. Documentary $6,682 1,610
214 Rain Without Thunder Jan 1, 1992 $5,000 1,204
215 The Vagrant Jan 1, 1992 $5,000 1,204
216 High Strung Dec 4, 1992 Greycat Films Comedy $718 173