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Historical Fiction Movies Released in 1988
This list shows all Historical Fiction films released in 1988, 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 1988
| Release Date | Movie | Genre | Release Type | Revenue to Date | Trailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January, 1988 | |||||
| January 1 | The Deceivers | Drama | Theatrical | $346,730 | |
| 1988 TBD | Appointment with Death | Thriller/Suspense | Theatrical | $960,040 | |
| Little Nikita | Drama | Theatrical | $1,733,070 | ||
| January 31 | Mélo | Drama | Theatrical | $6,301 | |
| February, 1988 | |||||
| February 5 | The Unbearable Lightness of Being | Drama | Theatrical | $10,006,000 | |
| February 26 | Hairspray | Musical | Theatrical | $9,171,108 | |
| A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon | Drama | Theatrical | $6,264,058 | ||
| March, 1988 | |||||
| March 11 | Off Limits | Action | Theatrical | $7,242,035 | |
| March 25 | Biloxi Blues | Comedy | Theatrical | $51,684,798 | |
| April, 1988 | |||||
| April 1 | Iguana | Adventure | Theatrical | $39,365 | |
| April 15 | Return to Snowy River | Western | Theatrical | $13,687,027 | |
| Tales from the Gimli Hospital | Comedy | Theatrical | $0 | ||
| April 16 | Grave of the Fireflies (火垂るの墓) | Drama | Theatrical | $2,475 | |
| April 22 | White Mischief | Drama | Theatrical | $3,107,000 | |
| April 29 | Sunset | Comedy | Theatrical | $4,595,000 | |
| Apr, 1988 TBD | Assa | Drama | Theatrical | $43,983 | |
| May, 1988 | |||||
| May 6 | Whoops Apocalypse | Comedy | Theatrical | $0 | |
| August, 1988 | |||||
| August 12 | The Last Temptation of Christ | Drama | Theatrical | $8,373,585 | |
| Young Guns | Western | Theatrical | $44,726,644 | ||
| August 17 | Trappola diabolica | Action | Theatrical | $11,250 | |
| September, 1988 | |||||
| September 8 | Nosferatu a Venezia | Horror | Theatrical | $11,986 | |
| September 23 | Dead Ringers | Thriller/Suspense | Theatrical | $9,134,733 | |
| September 30 | Heartbreak Hotel | Comedy | Theatrical | $5,509,417 | |
| October, 1988 | |||||
| October 21 | Without a Clue | Comedy | Theatrical | $8,272,419 | |
| Oct, 1988 TBD | Platoon Leader | Drama | Theatrical | $1,348,771 | |
| November, 1988 | |||||
| November 13 | The Good, the Bad and Huckleberry Hound | Comedy | Video | $0 | |
| November 16 | Distant Voices, Still Lives | Drama | Theatrical | $101,267 | |
| November 18 | 1969 | Drama | Theatrical | $5,979,011 | |
| Buster | Comedy | Theatrical | $540,000 | ||
| The Land Before Time | Adventure | Theatrical | $82,316,211 | ||
| December, 1988 | |||||
| December 21 | Beaches | Drama | Theatrical | $57,041,866 | |
| Dangerous Liaisons | Drama | Theatrical | $34,700,000 | ||
| Pelle erobreren | Drama | Theatrical | $2,125,601 | ||
| Unknown TBD | Honor Bound | Thriller/Suspense | Unknown | $0 | |