Most Popular Movies 1988
This chart shows the 1988 movie releases that have attracted the most interest on The Numbers web site over the past 24 hours. A share of 100 corresponds to 1 percent of the total views for all 1988 releases.
See also: Domestic Release Schedule for 1988 - Top 1988 Worldwide
| ← 1987 | Most Popular Overall | 1989 → |
1
| Die Hard |
| Director: John McTiernan |
| Lead Roles: Bruce Willis as Detective John McClane |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 15, 1988 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox |
| Keywords: Hostage, Terrorism |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $85,892,546 |
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International BO: $57,759,104 |
2
| Who Framed Roger Rabbit? |
| Director: Robert Zemeckis |
| Lead Roles: Bob Hoskins as Eddie Valiant |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 22, 1988 (Wide) by Walt Disney |
| Keywords: Visual Effects, Film Noir, Private Investigator, Fugitive / On the Run, Surprise Twist, Conspiracy Theory, Corrupt Cops, Corporate Malfeasance, Inspired by a True Story, Gratuitous Cameos, Death of a Sibling, Addiction, Intertitle, Movie Business, Death of a Partner, 1940s, Set in Hollywood, Crime Comedy |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Comedy, Animation/Live Action, Fantasy |
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Domestic BO: $154,112,492 |
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International BO: $197,387,508 |
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| Tonari no Totoro |
| Director: Hayao Miyazaki |
| Initial Theatrical Release: April 16, 1988 (Wide) (Japan) |
| Keywords: Life in a Small Town, Medical and Hospitals, Missing Child, Supernatural, Fairies, Spiritualism, 1950s, Set in Japan |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Hand Animation, Fantasy |
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International BO: $27,810,582 |
4
| Stand and Deliver |
| Director: Ramon Mendendez |
| Initial Theatrical Release: April 1, 1988 (Wide) |
| Keywords: Summer School, Hood Film, Biographical Drama, Biography, Inspirational Teacher, High School, 1980s, Set in Los Angeles, Hispanic |
| Classification: Based on Real Life Events, Drama, Live Action, Dramatization |
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Domestic BO: $13,994,920 |
5
| Call Me |
| Director: Sollace Mitchell |
| Initial Theatrical Release: 1988 (Wide) by Vestron |
| Keywords: Erotic Thriller |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $251,819 |
6
| Arthur 2: On the Rocks |
| Director: Bud Yorkin |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 8, 1988 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Farcical / Slapstick Comedy, Addiction, Revenge, Riches to Rags, Fired, Rehab / Former Addict |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $14,681,192 |
7
| Dirty Rotten Scoundrels |
| Director: Frank Oz |
| Lead Roles: Steve Martin as Freddy Benson, Michael Caine as Lawrence Jamieson |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 14, 1988 (Wide) by Orion Pictures |
| Keywords: Confidence Men, Crime Comedy, False Identity, Fake Dating, Surprise Twist |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $42,039,000 |
8
| Return of the Living Dead Part II |
| Director: Ken Wiederhorn |
| Lead Roles: Suzanne Snyder as Brenda |
| Initial Theatrical Release: January 15, 1988 (Wide) by Lorimar Motion Pictures |
| Keywords: Zombies, Horror Comedy |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Horror, Live Action, Fantasy |
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Domestic BO: $9,205,924 |
9
| Big Top Pee-Wee |
| Director: Randal Kleiser |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 22, 1988 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Keywords: Family Adventure, Circus, Screenplay Written By the Star, Romance, Relationships Gone Wrong, Love Triangle |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $15,122,324 |
10
| Crocodile Dundee 2 |
| Director: Cornell John |
| Lead Roles: Paul Hogan as Michael J. 'Crocodile' Dundee, Linda Kozlowski as Sue Charlton |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 25, 1988 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Keywords: Narcotics, Organized Crime, Investigative Journalist, Intertitle, Kidnap, Rescue, Culture Clash, Action Comedy, Screenplay Written By the Star |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $109,306,210 |
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International BO: $130,300,000 |
11
| Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood |
| Director: John Carl Buechler |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 13, 1988 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Keywords: Slasher Horror |
| Classification: Horror, Live Action, Fantasy |
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Domestic BO: $19,170,001 |
12
| Oliver & Company |
| Director: George Scribner |
| Lead Roles: Bette Midler as Georgette (voice) |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 18, 1988 (Wide) by Walt Disney |
| Keywords: Family Adventure, Animal Lead, Talking Animals, Kidnap, Homeless, Set in New York City, Set in New York, Money Troubles, Loan Shark |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Adventure, Hand Animation, Kids Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $49,576,671 |
13
| Pumpkinhead |
| Director: Stan Winston |
| Lead Roles: Lance Henriksen as Ed Harley, John DiAquino as Joel, Cynthia Bain as Tracey |
| Initial Theatrical Release: October 14, 1988 (Wide) by United Artists |
| Keywords: Supernatural Horror, Supernatural, Cult Movie, Prologue, 1950s, Accidental Death, Covering Up an Accidental Death, Death of a Son or Daughter, Revenge, Witches |
| Classification: Based on Poem, Horror, Live Action, Fantasy |
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Domestic BO: $4,385,516 |
14
| Rambo III |
| Lead Roles: Sylvester Stallone as John J. Rambo |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 25, 1988 (Wide) by Sony/TriStar |
| Keywords: War, Set in Afghanistan, Action Adventure, C.I.A., Mercenaries, Set in Thailand, Rescue, Special Ops |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $53,715,611 |
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International BO: $135,000,000 |
15
| Picasso Trigger |
| Director: Andy Sidaris |
| Lead Roles: Steve Bond, Dona Speir |
| Initial Theatrical Release: February, 1988 (Limited) by Malibu Bay Films |
| Classification: Action, Live Action |
16
| Child’s Play |
| Director: Tom Holland |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 9, 1988 (Wide) by United Artists |
| Keywords: Living Toys, Supernatural, Supernatural Horror, Voodoo, Killer Inanimate Objects, Fugitive / On the Run, Serial Killer |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Horror, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $33,244,684 |
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International BO: $10,952,000 |
17
| Eight Men Out |
| Director: John Sayles |
| Lead Roles: John Cusack as Buck Weaver |
| Initial Theatrical Release: September 1, 1988 (Wide) by Orion Pictures |
| Keywords: Baseball, Throwing a Fight / Match, Cheating, 1910s, Boss From Hell, Illiteracy / Learning to Read, 1920s, Epilogue, Intertitle |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Drama, Live Action, Dramatization |
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Domestic BO: $5,680,515 |
18
| Willow |
| Director: Ron Howard |
| Lead Roles: Val Kilmer as Madmartigan, Joanne Whalley as Sorsha, Warwick Davis as Willow Ufgood |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 20, 1988 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Intertitle, Prologue, Royalty, Good vs. Evil, Fairies, Dragon, Sword & Sorcerer, Exile, Prophecy, Talking Animals, Romance, Dysfunctional Family, Romeo and Juliet Romance, Cross-Dressing, Visual Effects, Heroic Adventure |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Live Action, Fantasy |
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Domestic BO: $57,269,863 |
Synopsis
When young Willow Ufgood finds an abandoned baby girl, he learns she is destined to end the reign of the wicked Queen Bavmorda. In order to protect the child, Willow must team up with a rogue swordsman and overcome the forces of darkness in the ultimate battle of good versus evil!
19
| Iguana |
| Director: Monte Hellman |
| Initial Theatrical Release: April 1, 1988 (Limited) by Self Distributed |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Adventure, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
20
| Killer Klowns from Outer Space |
| Director: Stephen Chiodo |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 27, 1988 (Limited) by Trans World Entertainment |
| Keywords: Unbelieving Police, Killer Clowns, Alien Invasion, Intentional B Movie |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Black Comedy, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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International BO: $343 |
21
| Beetlejuice |
| Director: Tim Burton |
| Lead Roles: Alec Baldwin as Adam Maitland, Geena Davis as Babara Maitland, Michael Keaton as Betelgeuse (Beetlejuice) |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 30, 1988 (Wide) by Warner Bros., released as Beetle Juice |
| Keywords: Haunting, Exorcism, Horror Comedy, Depression, Friendly Ghost |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $74,493,906 |
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International BO: $618,753 |
22
| Imagine: John Lennon |
| Initial Theatrical Release: October 7, 1988 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Classification: Based on Real Life Events, Documentary, Live Action, Factual |
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Domestic BO: $3,753,977 |
23
| Trappola diabolica |
| Director: Bruno Mattei |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 17, 1988 (Limited), released as Strike Commando 2 (Italy) |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
24
| Bloodsport |
| Director: Newt Arnold |
| Lead Roles: Jean-Claude Van Damme as Frank Dux |
| Initial Theatrical Release: February 26, 1988 (Wide) by Cannon |
| Keywords: Martial Arts, Based on an UNTRUE Story, Mixed Martial Arts, Training Montage, Underground / Illegal Fighting, Sports Action, Tournament, Fugitive / On the Run |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $11,806,119 |
25
| Coming to America |
| Director: John Landis |
| Lead Roles: Eddie Murphy as Clarence/Prince Akeem/Randy Watson/Saul |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 29, 1988 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Keywords: Prince/Princess, Same Actor, Multiple Roles, Culture Clash, African Americans |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $128,152,301 |
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International BO: $160,647,699 |