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Historical Fiction Movies Released in 1981
This list shows all Historical Fiction films released in 1981, including films that went direct-to-video, or only got an international theatrical release. For each film, we use the first date on which it was made available to the public, which might include international theatrical or domestic video releases that were a few days, or sometimes more, earlier than the domestic (US/Canada) theatrical release.
The revenue listed is the worldwide box office combined with the domestic home market revenue to date.
Domestic Analysis for Historical Fiction Movies for 1981
| Release Date | Movie | Genre | Release Type | Revenue to Date | Trailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January, 1981 | |||||
| 1981 TBD | The Private Eyes | Comedy | Theatrical | $18,000,000 | |
| February, 1981 | |||||
| February 11 | Le dernier métro | Drama | Theatrical | $3,000,000 | |
| February 13 | American Pop | Musical | Theatrical | $6,000,000 | |
| March, 1981 | |||||
| March 15 | Confidence | Drama | Theatrical | $0 | |
| April, 1981 | |||||
| April 3 | Atlantic City | Drama | Theatrical | $10,000,000 | |
| April 17 | Caveman | Comedy | Theatrical | $15,965,000 | |
| May, 1981 | |||||
| May 8 | Shoot the Sun Down | Western | Theatrical | $4,009 | |
| May 22 | The Legend of the Lone Ranger | Western | Theatrical | $13,522,974 | |
| May 27 | Les Uns et les Autres | Drama | Theatrical | $122,054 | |
| June, 1981 | |||||
| June 12 | History of the World: Part I | Comedy | Theatrical | $31,672,000 | |
| Raiders of the Lost Ark | Adventure | Theatrical | $368,624,439 | ||
| July, 1981 | |||||
| July 24 | Eye of the Needle | Thriller/Suspense | Theatrical | $17,583,000 | |
| Tarzan, The Ape Man | Adventure | Theatrical | $36,565,000 | ||
| Zorro, The Gay Blade | Comedy | Theatrical | $10,000,000 | ||
| July 31 | Under the Rainbow | Comedy | Theatrical | $18,826,490 | |
| Victory | Action | Theatrical | $27,453,000 | ||
| August, 1981 | |||||
| August 1 | Lady Chatterley's Lover | Drama | Theatrical | $5,406 | |
| August 5 | Les Gardiennes du Pénitencier | Drama | Theatrical | $0 | |
| September, 1981 | |||||
| September 18 | The French Lieutenant's Woman | Drama | Theatrical | $22,680,306 | |
| Raggedy Man | Drama | Theatrical | $11,000,000 | ||
| Sep, 1981 TBD | St. Helens | Adventure | Theatrical | $0 | |
| October, 1981 | |||||
| October 2 | Zoot Suit | Drama | Theatrical | $380,302 | |
| October 25 | Quartet | Drama | Theatrical | $0 | |
| November, 1981 | |||||
| November 20 | Ragtime | Drama | Theatrical | $17,468,158 | |
| December, 1981 | |||||
| December 9 | Lebenszeichen | Drama | Theatrical | $0 | |
| December 11 | Four Friends | Drama | Theatrical | $0 | |
| Pennies from Heaven | Musical | Theatrical | $6,200,000 | ||
| December 22 | The Prodigal Son (敗家仔) | Action | Theatrical | $0 | |