1993 Top-Grossing Movies (Inflation-Adjusted Dollars)

Note: This chart ranks movies by the amount they earned during 1993. It includes movies released in previous years that earned money during 1993. For example, a movie released over Thanksgiving in 1992 will most likely earn money in 1992 and 1993.

To see the top movies released in 1993 (ranked by their total cumulative gross across all years), click the “Released in 1993” button below.

Inflation-adjusted figures are based on ticket sale estimates.

Show ActualsReleased in 1993
RankMovieRelease DateDistributorGenre1993 Gross
Infl. adj.
Tickets Sold
1Jurassic ParkJun 11, 1993UniversalAdventure$978,468,80481,811,772
2The FugitiveAug 6, 1993Warner Bros.Thriller/Suspense$531,295,77244,422,723
3The FirmJun 30, 1993Paramount PicturesThriller/Suspense$457,429,24438,246,592
4Sleepless in SeattleJun 25, 1993Sony PicturesRomantic Comedy$365,966,99830,599,247
5Mrs. DoubtfireNov 24, 199320th Century FoxComedy$354,654,68729,653,401
6Indecent ProposalApr 7, 1993Paramount PicturesDrama$307,996,17025,752,188
7In the Line of FireJul 9, 1993Sony PicturesThriller/Suspense$295,371,19224,696,587
8AladdinNov 11, 1992Walt DisneyAdventure$270,950,11122,654,691
9CliffhangerMay 28, 1993Sony PicturesAction$242,808,83220,301,741
10Free WillyJul 16, 1993Warner Bros.Adventure$224,462,69418,767,783
11The Pelican BriefDec 17, 1993Warner Bros.Thriller/Suspense$206,514,98417,267,139
12Groundhog DayFeb 12, 1993Sony PicturesRomantic Comedy$204,813,13417,124,843
13A Few Good MenDec 11, 1992Sony PicturesDrama$183,049,89715,305,175
14DaveMay 7, 1993Warner Bros.Comedy$182,782,05115,282,780
15Rising SunJul 30, 199320th Century FoxThriller/Suspense$182,275,22715,240,403
16Cool RunningsOct 1, 1993Walt DisneyComedy$181,029,20015,136,220
17The Crying GameNov 25, 1992Thriller/Suspense$165,081,01113,802,760
18Scent of a WomanDec 23, 1992Drama$159,353,03513,323,832
19Rookie of the YearJul 7, 199320th Century FoxComedy$154,784,55512,941,852
20The Three MusketeersNov 12, 1993Walt DisneyAdventure$150,921,82412,618,881
21Dennis the MenaceJun 25, 1993Warner Bros.Comedy$148,115,54312,384,242
22Demolition ManOct 8, 1993Warner Bros.Action$147,057,93812,295,814
23SommersbyFeb 5, 1993Warner Bros.Drama$144,681,31012,097,099
24Last Action HeroJun 18, 1993Sony PicturesAction$144,491,80512,081,254
25The Nightmare Before ChristmasOct 13, 1993Walt DisneyMusical$141,611,26811,840,407
26Sister Act 2 Back in the HabitDec 10, 1993Walt DisneyComedy$141,388,26611,821,761
27MaliceOct 1, 1993Sony PicturesThriller/Suspense$133,000,50411,120,443
28Made In AmericaMay 28, 1993Warner Bros.Comedy$129,834,45210,855,723
29The Good SonSep 24, 199320th Century FoxThriller/Suspense$128,429,82510,738,279
30Beethoven’s 2ndDec 17, 1993UniversalComedy$126,326,64810,562,428
31Addams Family ValuesNov 19, 1993Paramount PicturesBlack Comedy$124,557,80710,414,532
32Wayne’s World 2Dec 10, 1993Paramount PicturesComedy$123,783,50710,349,791
33Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles …Mar 19, 1993New LineAction$122,123,75910,211,016
34Homeward Bound: The Incredibl…Feb 3, 1993Walt DisneyAdventure$120,851,82510,104,667
35Snow White and the Seven Dwar…Dec 21, 1937Walt DisneyMusical$120,278,28510,056,713
36Falling DownFeb 26, 1993Warner Bros.Drama$118,165,9359,880,094
37Hocus PocusJul 16, 1993Walt DisneyComedy$113,601,4799,498,451
38What's Love Got to Do With ItJun 9, 1993Walt DisneyDrama$112,958,3179,444,675
39Hot Shots! Part DeuxMay 21, 199320th Century FoxComedy$111,565,5269,328,221
40The Beverly HillbilliesOct 15, 199320th Century FoxComedy$106,712,1448,922,420
41AliveJan 15, 1993Walt DisneyDrama$104,865,7138,768,036
42SliverMay 21, 1993Paramount PicturesThriller/Suspense$104,811,3948,763,494
43Robin Hood: Men in TightsJul 28, 199320th Century FoxComedy$103,131,2748,623,016
44Dragon: The Bruce Lee StoryMay 7, 1993UniversalDrama$101,436,6288,481,323
45The BodyguardNov 25, 1992Warner Bros.Drama$97,397,7258,143,622
46Carlito’s WayNov 10, 1993UniversalDrama$96,631,1878,079,530
47The Joy Luck ClubSep 8, 1993Walt DisneyDrama$94,726,8527,920,305
48The SandlotApr 7, 199320th Century FoxComedy$93,647,9157,830,093
49TombstoneDec 25, 1993Walt DisneyWestern$93,357,9237,805,846
50The Age of InnocenceSep 17, 1993Sony PicturesDrama$92,487,7587,733,090
51Hard TargetAug 20, 1993Warner Bros.Action$91,393,9237,641,632
52Cop and ½Apr 2, 1993UniversalComedy$90,211,2507,542,746
53The Secret GardenAug 13, 1993Warner Bros.Drama$90,078,4447,531,642
54Point of No ReturnMar 19, 1993Warner Bros.Thriller/Suspense$86,777,4907,255,642
55Grumpy Old MenDec 25, 1993Warner Bros.Comedy$83,829,1287,009,124
56UnforgivenAug 7, 1992Warner Bros.Western$83,507,2546,982,211
57Loaded Weapon 1Feb 5, 1993New LineComedy$80,829,3756,758,308
58Menace II SocietyMay 26, 1993New LineDrama$80,113,3006,698,436
59Poetic JusticeJul 23, 1993Sony PicturesDrama$79,301,3096,630,544
60A Perfect WorldNov 24, 1993Warner Bros.Drama$77,128,2526,448,850
61Son in LawJul 2, 1993Walt DisneyComedy$75,081,9026,277,750
62My LifeNov 12, 1993Sony PicturesDrama$73,027,3356,105,964
63The Man Without a FaceAug 25, 1993Warner Bros.Drama$71,529,8655,980,757
64Home Alone 2: Lost in New YorkNov 20, 199220th Century FoxComedy$70,011,5385,853,807
65The Adventures of Huck FinnApr 2, 1993Walt DisneyAdventure$69,632,6055,822,124
66Striking DistanceSep 17, 1993Sony PicturesAction$68,751,5785,748,459
67Benny & JoonApr 16, 1993MGMDrama$67,030,1205,604,525
68The ProgramSep 24, 1993Walt DisneyDrama$66,566,3565,565,748
69RudyOct 13, 1993Sony PicturesDrama$65,723,2715,495,256
70Guilty as SinJun 4, 1993Walt DisneyThriller/Suspense$65,353,9965,464,380
71Much Ado About NothingMay 7, 1993Goldwyn Entertain…Romantic Comedy$65,142,5325,446,700
72Nowhere to RunJan 15, 1993Sony PicturesAction$64,101,6685,359,671
73Como agua para chocolateFeb 17, 1993MiramaxDrama$62,563,3205,231,046
74ConeheadsJul 23, 1993Paramount PicturesComedy$61,110,6485,109,585
75Super Mario Bros.May 28, 1993Walt DisneyAdventure$60,218,6205,035,001
76Another StakeoutJul 23, 1993Walt DisneyComedy$58,088,3454,856,885
77Fire in the SkyMar 12, 1993Paramount PicturesDrama$56,981,4094,764,331
78SniperJan 29, 1993Sony PicturesDrama$54,873,4424,588,080
79Untamed HeartFeb 12, 1993MGMDrama$54,597,7004,565,025
80The PianoNov 12, 1993MiramaxDrama$54,350,1284,544,325
81PosseMay 14, 1993GramercyWestern$52,837,7784,417,874
82Born YesterdayMar 26, 1993Walt DisneyRomantic Comedy$51,308,8454,290,037
83CB4Mar 12, 1993UniversalComedy$50,965,9514,261,367
84A Bronx TaleSep 29, 1993SavoyDrama$49,803,8354,164,200
85SidekicksApr 9, 1993Triumph ReleasingAction$49,632,2464,149,853
86Forever YoungDec 11, 1992Warner Bros.Drama$48,577,2424,061,642
87Geronimo: An American LegendDec 10, 1993Sony PicturesWestern$47,752,6343,992,695
88Heart and SoulsAug 13, 1993UniversalComedy$47,607,9793,980,600
89In the Name of the FatherDec 29, 1993UniversalDrama$46,141,0593,857,948
90Jason Goes to Hell: The Final…Aug 13, 1993New LineHorror$46,034,6413,849,050
91Needful ThingsAug 27, 1993Sony PicturesHorror$43,869,7193,668,036
92Indian SummerApr 23, 1993Walt DisneyComedy$42,518,2363,555,036
93The VanishingFeb 5, 199320th Century FoxThriller/Suspense$42,014,2493,512,897
94Body of EvidenceJan 15, 1993MGMThriller/Suspense$39,676,1133,317,400
95The CrushApr 2, 1993Warner Bros.Thriller/Suspense$39,316,0333,287,293
96Used PeopleDec 16, 1992Comedy$38,248,7303,198,054
97Man's Best FriendNov 19, 1993New LineHorror$37,482,2823,133,970
98A Far Off PlaceMar 12, 1993Walt DisneyAdventure$37,239,9503,113,708
99Weekend at Bernie's IIJul 9, 1993Sony/TriStarBlack Comedy$36,809,9073,077,751
100Undercover BluesSep 10, 1993MGMComedy$35,870,4262,999,199
101Life With MikeyJun 4, 1993Walt DisneyComedy$35,676,4752,982,982
102True RomanceSep 10, 1993Warner Bros.Thriller/Suspense$35,478,4442,966,425
103Judgment NightOct 15, 1993UniversalThriller/Suspense$34,980,0532,924,753
104The Remains of the DayNov 5, 1993Sony PicturesDrama$34,916,3882,919,430
105Strictly BallroomFeb 1, 1993MiramaxComedy$33,909,7782,835,265
106So I Married an Axe MurdererJul 30, 1993Sony/TriStarBlack Comedy$33,469,1732,798,425
107Army of DarknessFeb 19, 1993UniversalHorror$33,230,8202,778,496
108Manhattan Murder MysteryAug 18, 1993Sony/TriStarBlack Comedy$32,733,7432,736,935
109Who's the Man?Apr 23, 1993New LineComedy$32,643,6642,729,403
110GettysburgOct 8, 1993New LineDrama$31,003,5472,592,269
111For Love or MoneyOct 1, 1993UniversalRomantic Comedy$30,938,3532,586,818
112RoboCop 3Nov 5, 1993Orion PicturesAction$30,900,1622,583,625
113Mad Dog and GloryMar 5, 1993UniversalComedy$30,877,8602,581,760
114Look Who's Talking NowNov 5, 1993Sony/TriStarComedy$29,386,1362,457,034
115Boiling PointApr 16, 1993Warner Bros.Action$29,057,3632,429,545
116The Dark HalfApr 23, 1993Orion PicturesHorror$27,672,8632,313,784
117Howards EndMar 13, 1992Sony Pictures Cla…Drama$27,593,9272,307,184
118Flesh and BoneNov 5, 1993Paramount PicturesDrama$27,412,6612,292,028
119Amos & AndrewMar 5, 1993Sony PicturesBlack Comedy$27,333,5982,285,417
120We're Back! A Dinosaur's StoryNov 24, 1993UniversalAdventure$26,911,6642,250,139
121Lost in YonkersMay 14, 1993Sony PicturesComedy$26,823,8792,242,799
122What's Eating Gilbert GrapeDec 25, 1993Paramount PicturesDrama$26,491,7292,215,027
123ShadowlandsDec 29, 1993SavoyDrama$25,947,4682,169,520
124MatineeJan 29, 1993UniversalComedy$25,785,5722,155,984
125LeprechaunJan 8, 1993TrimarkHorror$24,720,0492,066,893
126Mr. JonesOct 8, 1993Sony PicturesDrama$23,985,7282,005,495
127The Meteor ManAug 6, 1993MGMComedy$23,156,1551,936,133
128Aspen ExtremeJan 22, 1993Walt DisneyRomantic Comedy$22,658,6761,894,538
129Fatal InstinctOct 29, 1993MGMThriller/Suspense$22,646,9451,893,557
130ChaplinDec 25, 1992Drama$21,681,1521,812,805
131HoffaDec 25, 199220th Century FoxDrama$21,223,7771,774,563
132Searching for Bobby FischerAug 11, 1993Paramount PicturesDrama$20,991,8021,755,167
133FearlessOct 15, 1993Warner Bros.Drama$20,139,2131,683,880
134Children of the Corn II: The …Jan 29, 1993Paramount PicturesHorror$20,087,4271,679,550
135The Wedding BanquetAug 1, 1993Goldwyn Entertain…Romantic Comedy$20,028,6671,674,637
136FortressSep 3, 1993MiramaxAction$19,443,8921,625,743
137A River Runs Through ItOct 9, 1992Sony PicturesDrama$19,337,0981,616,814
138The Real McCoySep 10, 1993UniversalThriller/Suspense$18,732,2661,566,242
139The TempFeb 12, 1993Paramount PicturesThriller/Suspense$18,546,3081,550,694
140Six Degrees of SeparationDec 8, 1993MGMDrama$18,154,0381,517,896
141Schindler’s ListDec 15, 1993UniversalDrama$17,873,6861,494,455
142Short CutsOct 1, 1993Fine LineComedy$17,653,9391,476,081
143Best of the Best 2Mar 5, 199320th Century FoxAction$17,462,3281,460,060
144Swing KidsMar 5, 1993Walt DisneyDrama$16,270,4711,360,407
145The Cemetery ClubFeb 3, 1993Walt DisneyComedy$16,130,4611,348,700
146Leap of FaithDec 18, 1992Paramount PicturesComedy$15,955,4321,334,066
147Three of HeartsApr 30, 1993New LineRomantic Comedy$15,875,9091,327,417
148The Distinguished GentlemanDec 4, 1992Walt DisneyComedy$15,418,6901,289,188
149Once Upon a ForestJun 18, 199320th Century FoxAdventure$15,238,7441,274,142
150Hear No EvilMar 26, 199320th Century FoxThriller/Suspense$15,226,0711,273,082
151Farewell My Concubine (霸王別…Oct 13, 1993MiramaxDrama$15,071,0101,260,118
152Surf NinjasAug 20, 1993New LineComedy$14,202,1681,187,472
153Jack the BearApr 2, 199320th Century FoxComedy$13,857,2811,158,635
154Into the WestSep 17, 1993MiramaxAdventure$13,840,0921,157,198
155Bound by HonorApr 16, 1993Walt Disney$12,990,1291,086,131
156Batman: Mask of the PhantasmDec 25, 1993Warner Bros.Action$12,633,6511,056,325
157Lorenzo’s OilDec 30, 1992Drama$12,327,4291,030,721
158Mr. NannyJan 1, 1993$12,269,5791,025,884
159This Boy's LifeApr 9, 1993Warner Bros.Drama$11,858,779991,536
160Warlock: The ArmageddonSep 24, 1993TrimarkHorror$11,274,406942,676
161DamageDec 23, 1992Drama$10,452,208873,930
162Tom and Jerry: The MovieJul 30, 1993MiramaxAdventure$10,285,799860,016
163Malcolm XNov 18, 1992Warner Bros.Drama$10,001,732836,265
164Happily Ever AfterMay 28, 1993$9,531,548796,952
165Only the StrongAug 27, 1993$9,457,032790,721
166Father HoodAug 27, 1993Walt Disney$9,441,475789,421
167Ghost in the MachineDec 29, 199320th Century FoxHorror$9,382,270784,470
168Splitting HeirsApr 30, 1993UniversalBlack Comedy$9,377,515784,073
169My Boyfriend's BackAug 6, 1993Walt Disney$9,298,992777,507
170Mr. WonderfulOct 1, 1993Warner Bros.Romantic Comedy$9,027,778754,830
171AirborneSep 17, 1993Warner Bros.Comedy$8,261,676690,775
172Map of the Human HeartApr 23, 1993MiramaxDrama$8,108,767677,990
173HexedJan 22, 1993Sony PicturesBlack Comedy$8,050,776673,141
174Passion FishDec 11, 1992Drama$7,937,214663,646
175TrespassDec 25, 1992UniversalAction$7,897,240660,304
176The Muppet Christmas CarolDec 11, 1992Walt DisneyComedy$7,626,412637,659
177Under SiegeOct 9, 1992Warner Bros.Action$7,578,486633,652
178Calendar GirlSep 3, 1993Sony PicturesDrama$7,225,438604,133
179Son of the Pink PantherJan 1, 1993Comedy$7,099,658593,616
180KaliforniaSep 3, 1993GramercyThriller/Suspense$6,919,556578,558
181The NutcrackerNov 24, 1993Warner Bros.Musical$6,124,427512,075
182El MariachiFeb 26, 1993Sony PicturesAction$5,895,991492,975
183NemesisJan 29, 1993Thriller/Suspense$5,781,025483,363
184Married To ItMar 26, 1993Orion Pictures$5,746,170480,449
185Rich in LoveMar 5, 1993MGM$5,715,730477,903
186ToysDec 18, 199220th Century FoxComedy$5,696,103476,262
187The Night We Never MetApr 30, 1993Miramax$5,445,018455,269
188CarnosaurMay 21, 1993Horror$5,067,050423,666
189A Home of Our OwnJan 1, 1993Drama$4,920,592411,420
190Boxing HelenaSep 3, 1993Orion ClassicsDrama$4,910,372410,566
191La FloridaJan 1, 1993$4,622,222386,473
192The Mighty DucksOct 2, 1992Walt DisneyComedy$4,384,643366,608
193M. ButterflyOct 1, 1993Warner Bros.Drama$4,329,852362,027
194A Dangerous WomanDec 3, 1993Drama$4,325,308361,647
195Josh and S.A.M.Nov 24, 1993Sony Pictures$4,288,278358,551
196Shadow of the WolfMar 5, 1993Triumph ReleasingAdventure$4,184,960349,913
197Ernest Rides AgainNov 12, 1993$4,141,211346,255
198Trois couleurs: BleuDec 5, 1993MiramaxDrama$3,827,703320,042
199Excessive ForceMay 14, 1993$3,328,338278,289
200Money for NothingSep 10, 1993Walt DisneyComedy$3,018,380252,372
201The Thing Called LoveJul 16, 1993Drama$2,974,750248,724
202Ruby in ParadiseOct 1, 1993Drama$2,893,040241,892
203Rescue MeJan 1, 1993$2,888,889241,545
204Heaven & EarthDec 25, 1993Warner Bros.Drama$2,821,627235,921
205The Last of the MohicansSep 25, 199220th Century FoxDrama$2,738,895229,004
206Knight MovesJan 22, 1993InterStar Releasi…Thriller/Suspense$2,667,652223,047
207Mother’s BoysJan 1, 1993Thriller/Suspense$2,524,889211,111
208PhiladelphiaDec 22, 1993Sony/TriStarDrama$2,346,815196,221
209In weiter Ferne, so nah!Dec 21, 1993Sony Pictures Cla…Drama$2,341,314195,762
210Bodies, Rest & MotionJan 1, 1993Fine LineDrama$2,207,351184,561
211Passenger 57Nov 6, 1992Warner Bros.Action$2,141,039179,016
212Ruby CairoJan 1, 1993Thriller/Suspense$1,756,444146,859
213IndochineDec 23, 1992Drama$1,687,423141,088
214Pure CountryOct 23, 1992Warner Bros.Drama$1,544,882129,170
215Enchanted AprilJul 31, 1992MiramaxDrama$1,527,720127,735
216The Ballad of Little JoAug 20, 1993Fine LineWestern$1,486,192124,263
217Street KnightMar 12, 1993CannonAction$1,466,562122,622
218King of the HillSep 1, 1993Gramercy$1,344,538112,419
219CandymanOct 16, 1992Sony PicturesHorror$1,203,006100,585
220FlirtingNov 14, 1992Drama$1,190,04699,502
221Peter’s FriendsDec 25, 1992Comedy$1,167,01097,576
222Bram Stoker’s DraculaNov 13, 1992Sony PicturesHorror$1,147,69895,961
223Bad LieutenantNov 20, 1992Drama$946,45879,135
224House of CardsJan 1, 1993$932,73877,988
225The LoverOct 30, 1992MGMDrama$929,91377,751
226Reservoir DogsOct 23, 1992Thriller/Suspense$927,15477,521
227Ethan FromeMar 1, 1993$855,34571,517
228The PlayerApr 10, 1992Fine LineBlack Comedy$773,20564,649
229Amongst FriendsJan 1, 1993Fine LineDrama$761,51463,671
230Dead AliveFeb 12, 1993TrimarkHorror$700,91158,604
231Bopha!Jan 1, 1993Paramount PicturesDrama$613,84051,324
232Glengarry Glen RossSep 30, 1992New LineDrama$524,76743,876
233Romper StomperJun 9, 1993$506,53842,352
234Benefit of the DoubtJul 16, 1993MiramaxThriller/Suspense$438,70736,681
235Gas, Food LodgingJul 10, 1992IRS ReleasingDrama$362,43730,304
236Bank RobberDec 3, 1993Comedy$334,65527,981
237Captain RonSep 18, 1992Walt DisneyComedy$326,41027,291
238Consenting AdultsOct 16, 1992Walt DisneyThriller/Suspense$273,74822,888
239Traces of RedNov 11, 1992Samuel Goldwyn Fi…Thriller/Suspense$260,97421,820
240Desperate RemediesDec 31, 1993Comedy$201,34116,834
241Twenty BucksJan 1, 1993Black Comedy$184,88915,458
242Me and the KidOct 22, 1993Orion PicturesComedy$174,70014,607
243The Saint of Fort WashingtonJan 1, 1993$164,99913,795
244WaterlandOct 30, 1992$126,15810,548
245Dazed and ConfusedSep 24, 1993UniversalComedy$95,7678,007
246In the SoupJan 1, 1992$74,8056,254
247Return of the Living Dead 3Jan 1, 1993Horror$60,6675,072
248Daddy and the Muscle Academy:…Nov 29, 1992ZeitgeistDocumentary$13,3761,118
249Khuda GawahAug 20, 1993Action$7,416620
250The Philadelphia Experiment IIJan 1, 1993Action$5,778483
251WishmanJul 30, 1993Curb/Esquire FilmsComedy$2,594216
252Ed and his Dead MotherJan 1, 1993$1,944162