1994 Top-Grossing Movies (Inflation-Adjusted Dollars)

Note: This chart ranks movies by the amount they earned during 1994. It includes movies released in previous years that earned money during 1994. For example, a movie released over Thanksgiving in 1993 will most likely earn money in 1993 and 1994.

To see the top movies released in 1994 (ranked by their total cumulative gross across all years), click the “Released in 1994” button below.

Inflation-adjusted figures are based on ticket sale estimates.

Show ActualsReleased in 1994
RankMovieRelease DateDistributorGenre1994 Gross
Infl. adj.
Tickets Sold
1Forrest GumpJul 6, 1994Paramount PicturesDrama$875,120,02173,170,570
2The Lion KingJun 15, 1994Walt DisneyAdventure$871,985,33872,908,473
3True LiesJul 15, 199420th Century FoxAction$428,808,24435,853,532
4The Santa ClauseNov 11, 1994Walt DisneyAdventure$404,019,64033,780,906
5The FlintstonesMay 27, 1994UniversalComedy$382,635,60031,992,943
6Clear and Present DangerAug 3, 1994Paramount PicturesAction$357,445,51829,886,749
7SpeedJun 10, 199420th Century FoxAction$355,423,48429,717,682
8The MaskJul 29, 1994New LineComedy$348,727,36429,157,806
9MaverickMay 20, 1994Warner Bros.Western$297,919,12124,909,625
10Interview with the VampireNov 11, 1994Warner Bros.Horror$295,454,34124,703,540
11Mrs. DoubtfireNov 24, 1993Comedy$282,672,15823,634,795
12The ClientJul 20, 1994Warner Bros.Thriller/Suspense$270,024,00122,577,257
13Schindler’s ListDec 15, 1993UniversalDrama$263,468,02122,029,098
14PhiladelphiaDec 22, 1993Drama$224,285,36118,752,956
15Ace Ventura: Pet DetectiveFeb 4, 1994Warner Bros.Comedy$211,696,09217,700,342
16Star Trek: GenerationsNov 18, 1994Paramount PicturesAdventure$209,459,18517,513,309
17StargateOct 28, 1994MGMAdventure$201,865,79616,878,411
18Dumb & DumberDec 16, 1994New LineComedy$194,991,72416,303,655
19WolfJun 17, 1994Sony PicturesHorror$190,573,68015,934,254
20Pulp FictionOct 14, 1994MiramaxDrama$186,611,80415,602,993
21The SpecialistOct 7, 1994Warner Bros.Action$164,617,58113,764,011
22Four Weddings and a FuneralMar 9, 1994GramercyRomantic Comedy$154,485,77212,916,870
23The Little RascalsAug 5, 1994UniversalComedy$151,742,35312,687,487
24DisclosureDec 9, 1994Warner Bros.Thriller/Suspense$151,591,09212,674,840
25Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final I…Mar 18, 1994Paramount PicturesComedy$149,622,69612,510,258
26The CrowMay 11, 1994MiramaxAction$148,439,06312,411,292
27Natural Born KillersAug 26, 1994Warner Bros.Black Comedy$147,397,52012,324,207
28Angels in the OutfieldJul 15, 1994Walt DisneyComedy$147,262,86712,312,948
29When a Man Loves a WomanApr 29, 1994Walt DisneyDrama$146,632,99712,260,284
30The River WildSep 30, 1994UniversalThriller/Suspense$134,059,25911,208,968
31D2: The Mighty DucksMar 25, 1994Walt DisneyComedy$133,682,91811,177,501
32TimecopSep 16, 1994UniversalAction$131,482,55610,993,524
33City Slickers II: The Legend …Jun 10, 1994Sony PicturesWestern$127,341,60010,647,290
34Beverly Hills Cop IIIMay 25, 1994Paramount PicturesComedy$124,837,95510,437,956
35Grumpy Old MenDec 25, 1993Comedy$120,640,18610,086,972
36On Deadly GroundFeb 18, 1994Warner Bros.Action$113,123,0099,458,445
37It Could Happen To YouJul 29, 1994Sony PicturesRomantic Comedy$110,760,0629,260,874
38The PaperMar 18, 1994UniversalComedy$107,781,6159,011,840
39The ShadowJul 1, 1994UniversalAction$93,322,0047,802,843
40JuniorNov 23, 1994UniversalComedy$90,438,6037,561,756
41I Love TroubleJun 29, 1994Walt DisneyRomantic Comedy$90,304,4317,550,537
42Major League IIMar 30, 1994Warner Bros.Comedy$89,776,7497,506,417
43Blank CheckFeb 11, 1994Walt DisneyComedy$89,623,1107,493,571
44Blown AwayJul 1, 1994MGMThriller/Suspense$88,331,0557,385,539
45The Pelican BriefDec 17, 1993Thriller/Suspense$85,836,7447,176,985
46In the Army NowAug 12, 1994Walt DisneyComedy$84,661,7507,078,741
47A Low Down Dirty ShameNov 23, 1994Walt DisneyAction$80,135,8906,700,325
48Guarding TessMar 11, 1994Sony PicturesDrama$79,215,2956,623,352
49My Father the HeroFeb 4, 1994MiramaxComedy$74,690,0776,244,989
50Wyatt EarpJun 24, 1994Warner Bros.Western$73,436,7456,140,196
51TombstoneDec 25, 1993Western$70,906,5635,928,642
52Renaissance ManJun 3, 1994Walt DisneyComedy$70,859,7735,924,730
53Ri¢hie Ri¢hDec 21, 1994Warner Bros.Comedy$68,531,2875,730,040
54The Jungle BookDec 25, 1994Walt DisneyAdventure$68,497,9285,727,251
55Drop ZoneDec 9, 1994Paramount PicturesAction$67,837,7395,672,051
56Blue ChipsFeb 18, 1994Paramount PicturesDrama$65,542,6795,480,157
57FrankensteinNov 4, 1994Sony PicturesHorror$64,508,6525,393,700
58Quiz ShowSep 14, 1994Walt DisneyDrama$64,100,5795,359,580
59Street FighterDec 23, 1994UniversalAction$63,032,4395,270,270
60The PianoNov 12, 1993Drama$62,568,2425,231,458
61The Air Up ThereJan 7, 1994Walt DisneyComedy$60,921,0715,093,735
62Jason's LyricSep 28, 1994GramercyDrama$60,547,2515,062,479
63IntersectionJan 21, 1994Paramount PicturesDrama$60,512,4235,059,567
64Iron WillJan 14, 1994Walt DisneyAdventure$60,453,9045,054,674
65Little WomenDec 21, 1994Sony PicturesDrama$60,178,2145,031,623
66Corrina, CorrinaAug 12, 1994New LineComedy$59,056,8854,937,866
67Reality BitesFeb 18, 1994UniversalRomantic Comedy$58,861,5214,921,531
68With HonorsApr 29, 1994Warner Bros.Drama$58,754,2454,912,562
69Only YouOct 7, 1994Sony PicturesRomantic Comedy$58,750,7094,912,266
70The Cowboy WayJun 3, 1994UniversalComedy$57,840,3924,836,153
71Color of NightAug 19, 1994Walt DisneyThriller/Suspense$57,824,4014,834,816
728 SecondsFeb 25, 1994New LineDrama$57,403,4714,799,621
73Little GiantsOct 14, 1994Warner Bros.Comedy$56,594,1404,731,951
74House Party 3Jan 12, 1994New LineComedy$56,266,4414,704,551
75Love AffairOct 21, 1994Warner Bros.Drama$53,564,6604,478,650
76Sugar HillFeb 25, 199420th Century FoxThriller/Suspense$53,563,3504,478,540
77Getting Even With DadJun 17, 1994MGMComedy$53,337,9014,459,690
78Jurassic ParkJun 11, 1993UniversalAdventure$52,947,7264,427,067
79LéonNov 18, 1994Sony PicturesThriller/Suspense$52,921,9274,424,910
80Milk MoneyAug 31, 1994Paramount PicturesRomantic Comedy$52,754,3084,410,895
81Wes Craven's New NightmareOct 14, 1994New LineHorror$50,481,3514,220,848
82Miracle on 34th StreetNov 18, 199420th Century FoxDrama$49,947,4224,176,205
83ShadowlandsDec 29, 1993Drama$49,424,5864,132,490
84Lightning JackMar 11, 1994SavoyWestern$49,309,4184,122,861
85AndreAug 17, 1994Paramount PicturesAdventure$49,172,8924,111,445
86BlinkJan 26, 1994New LineThriller/Suspense$48,861,7364,085,429
87Baby’s Day OutJul 1, 199420th Century FoxComedy$48,606,7744,064,111
88My Girl 2Feb 11, 1994Sony PicturesComedy$48,540,8914,058,602
89The WarNov 4, 1994UniversalDrama$48,311,2774,039,404
90Terminal VelocitySep 23, 1994Walt DisneyAction$48,305,7954,038,946
91The Shawshank RedemptionSep 23, 1994Sony PicturesDrama$48,253,4734,034,571
92Monkey TroubleMar 18, 1994New LineAdventure$47,911,8774,006,009
93Above the RimMar 23, 1994New LineDrama$46,979,5513,928,056
94The GetawayFeb 11, 1994UniversalAction$45,568,5233,810,077
95No EscapeApr 29, 1994SavoyAction$44,964,4113,759,566
96SpeechlessDec 16, 1994MGMRomantic Comedy$44,566,7033,726,312
97Bad GirlsApr 22, 199420th Century FoxWestern$44,521,2503,722,512
98ThreesomeApr 8, 1994Sony PicturesComedy$43,365,8493,625,907
99GreedyMar 4, 1994UniversalComedy$38,510,8603,219,971
100I.Q.Dec 25, 1994Paramount PicturesRomantic Comedy$38,294,8683,201,912
101CrooklynMay 13, 1994UniversalComedy$38,178,6943,192,198
102NellDec 14, 199420th Century FoxDrama$37,165,7443,107,503
103Little Big LeagueJun 29, 1994Sony PicturesComedy$35,542,1712,971,753
1043 Ninjas Kick BackMay 6, 1994Walt DisneyAction$34,428,8532,878,666
105The PagemasterNov 23, 199420th Century FoxAdventure$33,770,1212,823,588
106ThumbelinaMar 30, 1994Warner Bros.Musical$33,339,9692,787,622
107Cops and RobbersonsApr 15, 1994Sony PicturesComedy$33,310,9982,785,200
108The RefMar 9, 1994Walt DisneyBlack Comedy$33,200,3882,775,952
109The Remains of the DayNov 5, 1993Sony PicturesDrama$31,859,6992,663,854
110The Adventures of Priscilla, …Aug 10, 1994GramercyComedy$31,236,8172,611,774
111Camp NowhereAug 26, 1994Walt DisneyAdventure$30,611,2712,559,470
112I'll Do AnythingFeb 4, 1994Sony PicturesComedy$29,926,7082,502,233
113You So CrazyApr 27, 1994Goldwyn Entertain…Concert/Performance$29,855,1532,496,250
114LassieJul 22, 1994Paramount PicturesAdventure$29,146,5022,436,998
115AngieMar 4, 1994Walt DisneyComedy$27,122,0822,267,732
116The Swan PrincessNov 18, 1994New LineRomantic Comedy$26,761,8662,237,614
117In the Name of the FatherDec 29, 1993Drama$26,748,6482,236,509
118Beethoven’s 2ndDec 17, 1993Comedy$26,114,0882,183,452
119The InkwellApr 22, 1994Walt DisneyComedy$25,985,7352,172,720
120Bullets Over BroadwayOct 21, 1994MiramaxComedy$25,756,1362,153,523
121White Fang 2: Myth of the Whi…Apr 15, 1994Walt DisneyAdventure$25,656,5422,145,195
122The Next Karate KidAug 12, 1994Sony PicturesAction$25,653,1102,144,908
123The Puppet MastersOct 21, 1994Walt DisneyHorror$25,150,0802,102,849
124Sister Act 2 Back in the HabitDec 10, 1993Comedy$24,555,9232,053,170
125FreshAug 19, 1994MiramaxDrama$23,728,3351,983,974
126Serial MomApr 13, 1994SavoyBlack Comedy$23,103,1291,931,699
127The ChaseMar 4, 199420th Century FoxAction$22,971,6661,920,707
128SirensMar 4, 1994MiramaxDrama$22,778,9081,904,590
129Surviving the GameApr 15, 1994New LineAction$22,542,2931,884,807
130BlankmanAug 19, 1994Sony PicturesComedy$21,678,9251,812,619
131Clean SlateMay 6, 1994MGMComedy$21,551,7911,801,989
132CliffordApr 1, 1994Orion PicturesComedy$21,538,7551,800,899
133Eat Drink Man WomanAug 3, 1994Goldwyn Entertain…Comedy$21,382,6131,787,843
134BarcelonaJul 29, 1994Fine LineDrama$21,177,1761,770,666
135Demolition ManOct 8, 1993Warner Bros.Action$20,962,5291,752,719
136Trial by JurySep 9, 1994Warner Bros.Thriller/Suspense$20,436,8761,708,768
137Prêt-à-PorterDec 25, 1994MiramaxComedy$20,024,9151,674,324
138Exit to EdenOct 14, 1994SavoyComedy$19,973,1121,669,992
139NorthJul 22, 1994Sony PicturesAdventure$19,297,8791,613,535
140The Road to WellvilleOct 28, 1994Sony PicturesComedy$19,016,5671,590,013
141Widow's PeakMay 1, 1994Fine LineDrama$18,302,6751,530,324
142The House of the SpiritsApr 1, 1994MiramaxDrama$18,225,5541,523,875
143Cool RunningsOct 1, 1993Walt DisneyComedy$18,151,9651,517,722
144Trapped in ParadiseDec 2, 199420th Century FoxComedy$17,639,5611,474,879
145Mixed NutsDec 21, 1994Sony PicturesBlack Comedy$17,604,0301,471,908
146Ed WoodSep 30, 1994Walt DisneyComedy$17,085,4051,428,545
147The Beverly HillbilliesOct 15, 199320th Century FoxComedy$15,488,8681,295,055
148Wayne’s World 2Dec 10, 1993Comedy$14,999,4321,254,133
149AirheadsAug 5, 199420th Century FoxComedy$14,720,9661,230,850
150Heaven & EarthDec 25, 1993Drama$14,256,9741,192,054
151Little BuddhaMay 25, 1994MiramaxDrama$14,051,7891,174,898
152A Perfect WorldNov 24, 1993Warner Bros.Drama$13,081,3761,093,760
153Black BeautyJul 29, 1994Warner Bros.Drama$12,982,5511,085,497
154Wagons EastSep 9, 1994Sony PicturesWestern$12,777,6771,068,367
155PCUApr 29, 199420th Century FoxComedy$12,703,3051,062,149
156BrainscanApr 22, 1994Sony PicturesHorror$11,725,490980,392
157Jimmy HollywoodMar 30, 1994Paramount PicturesComedy$10,760,673899,721
158Cabin BoyJan 7, 1994Walt DisneyComedy$10,170,377850,365
159GunmenFeb 4, 1994Miramax$10,043,900839,790
160A Simple Twist of FateSep 2, 1994Walt DisneyDrama$9,981,133834,542
161Squanto: A Warrior's TaleOct 28, 1994Walt DisneyAdventure$9,730,234813,564
162Romeo Is BleedingFeb 4, 1994GramercyDrama$9,601,960802,839
163Mi Vida LocaJul 15, 1994Sony Pictures Cla…Drama$9,583,888801,328
164Silent FallOct 28, 1994Warner Bros.Thriller/Suspense$9,321,765779,411
165Addams Family ValuesNov 19, 1993Black Comedy$9,314,996778,845
166The FavorApr 29, 1994Orion PicturesRomantic Comedy$9,083,122759,458
167Carlito’s WayNov 10, 1993UniversalDrama$8,989,801751,655
168China MoonMar 4, 1994Orion PicturesThriller/Suspense$8,906,973744,730
169Princess CarabooSep 16, 1994Sony PicturesRomantic Comedy$8,749,493731,562
170The Hudsucker ProxyMar 11, 1994Warner Bros.Comedy$8,256,264690,323
171The ScoutSep 30, 199420th Century FoxComedy$7,818,448653,716
172ClerksOct 19, 1994MiramaxComedy$7,598,250635,305
173The Last SeductionOct 26, 1994October FilmsThriller/Suspense$7,560,156632,120
174Red Rock WestJan 28, 1994Walt DisneyThriller/Suspense$7,335,909613,370
175BackbeatApr 15, 1994GramercyDrama$7,013,599586,421
176Double DragonNov 4, 1994GramercyAction$6,863,249573,850
177A Good Man in AfricaSep 9, 1994GramercyComedy$6,766,751565,781
178Leprechaun 2Apr 8, 1994TrimarkHorror$6,499,548543,440
179My LifeNov 12, 1993Sony PicturesDrama$6,465,937540,630
180The Endless Summer 2Jun 3, 1994New LineDocumentary$6,318,236528,280
181KikaJan 1, 1994October FilmsBlack Comedy$6,135,363512,990
182Hoop DreamsOct 14, 1994Fine LineDocumentary$5,891,314492,584
183Bitter MoonApr 1, 1994Fine LineDrama$5,458,216456,372
184NakedFeb 1, 1994Fine LineBlack Comedy$5,185,598433,578
185Geronimo: An American LegendDec 10, 1993Western$5,179,407433,060
186Death Wish V: The Face of Dea…Jan 14, 1994TrimarkAction$5,016,821419,466
187Trois couleurs: RougeNov 23, 1994MiramaxDrama$4,934,749412,604
188Even Cowgirls Get the BluesMay 18, 1994Fine LineComedy$4,836,167404,361
189Vertical RealityOct 19, 1994Warren Miller Ent…Documentary$4,748,082396,996
190ChasersApr 22, 1994Warner Bros.Comedy$4,680,523391,348
191ExoticaSep 23, 1994Drama$4,519,027377,845
192Ghost in the MachineDec 29, 1993Horror$4,348,879363,618
193Heavenly CreaturesNov 16, 1994MiramaxDrama$4,327,805361,856
194Trois couleurs: BlancJan 26, 1994MiramaxDrama$4,291,529358,823
195Being HumanMay 6, 1994Warner Bros.Comedy$4,283,322358,137
196The Three MusketeersNov 12, 1993Adventure$4,161,479347,949
197Spanking the MonkeyJul 15, 1994Fine LineDrama$3,985,893333,268
198Mrs. Parker and the Vicious C…Nov 23, 1994Fine LineDrama$3,934,263328,951
199Vanya on 42nd StreetOct 19, 1994Sony PicturesDrama$3,890,503325,292
200Radioland MurdersOct 21, 1994UniversalComedy$3,808,029318,397
201Car 54, Where Are You?Jan 28, 1994Orion PicturesComedy$3,629,274303,450
202I Like It Like ThatOct 14, 1994Sony PicturesDrama$3,337,365279,043
203Naked in New YorkJan 1, 1994Fine LineRomantic Comedy$3,045,576254,646
204La Reine MargotJun 17, 1994MiramaxDrama$2,451,102204,941
205Blue SkySep 16, 1994Orion PicturesDrama$2,375,766198,642
206The Nightmare Before ChristmasOct 13, 1993Musical$2,375,470198,617
207Holy MatrimonyApr 8, 1994Walt DisneyComedy$2,090,755174,812
208HuozheNov 19, 1994Goldwyn Entertain…Drama$1,964,920164,290
209Immortal BelovedDec 16, 1994Sony PicturesDrama$1,912,167159,880
210Batman: Mask of the PhantasmDec 25, 1993Action$1,875,577156,820
211CronosMar 30, 1994October FilmsHorror$1,750,727146,381
212Where the Rivers Flow NorthJan 14, 1994Caledonia PicturesDrama$1,744,167145,833
213Legends of the FallDec 23, 1994Sony PicturesWestern$1,413,162118,157
214The Browning VersionOct 1, 1994Paramount PicturesDrama$1,361,397113,829
215The Princess and the GoblinJun 3, 1994HemdaleAdventure$1,323,691110,676
216American Cyborg: Steel WarriorJan 7, 1994CannonAction$1,312,622109,750
217Nobody's FoolDec 23, 1994Paramount PicturesDrama$1,307,202109,297
218Body SnatchersJan 14, 1994Warner Bros.Horror$1,257,172105,114
219Killing ZoeAug 31, 1994October Films$1,228,107102,684
220Golden GateJan 1, 1994$1,158,20096,839
221A Million to JuanMay 13, 1994Goldwyn Entertain…Comedy$1,118,19393,494
222NostradamusSep 16, 1994Orion ClassicsDrama$1,067,50089,255
223CobbDec 2, 1994Warner Bros.Drama$1,026,55585,832
224Tom & VivDec 2, 1994MiramaxDrama$1,025,46785,741
225Drop SquadOct 28, 1994GramercyDrama$1,020,68085,341
226Death and the MaidenDec 23, 1994Fine LineDrama$976,83981,675
227What Happened Was...Sep 9, 1994Samuel Goldwyn Fi…Romantic Comedy$950,41579,466
228Trading MomJan 1, 1994Comedy$935,46878,216
229Rapa NuiSep 11, 1994$894,27474,772
230Boys LifeSep 23, 1994Strand ReleasingDrama$742,67562,096
231CamillaNov 25, 1994Adventure$735,75461,517
232The New AgeJan 1, 1994Warner Bros.Drama$718,82260,102
233Le Colonel ChabertSep 23, 1994October FilmsDrama$698,13058,372
234Federal HillMay 25, 1994TrimarkDrama$512,92942,887
235Sleep With MeSep 23, 1994United ArtistsRomantic Comedy$473,15339,561
236A Man of No ImportanceDec 22, 1994Sony Pictures Cla…Drama$376,41231,472
237Police Academy 7: Mission to …Aug 26, 1994Warner Bros.Comedy$370,07730,942
238There Goes My BabySep 2, 1994Orion PicturesComedy$366,91730,678
239For the MomentJan 1, 1994$356,30229,791
240The Madness of King GeorgeDec 28, 1994Goldwyn Entertain…Drama$302,67925,307
241Arizona DreamSep 9, 1994Warner Bros.Drama$282,19423,594
242Safe PassageDec 23, 1994New LineDrama$261,77221,887
243A Troll in Central ParkJul 13, 1994Warner Bros.Adventure$209,20617,492
244An Unforgettable SummerJan 1, 1994$191,57116,017
245It's PatAug 26, 1994Walt DisneyComedy$178,29214,907
246Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!Aug 6, 1965Eve ProductionsComedy$105,8878,853
247Dead BeatAug 1, 1994Northern Arts Ent…$14,6571,225
248From Time to TimeJan 11, 1994$14,6571,225
249The November MenJan 21, 1994$4,693392
250Moon DanceOct 7, 1994Ziggurat Film Rel…Drama$3,474290