Most Popular Movies 1992
This chart shows the 1992 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 1992 releases.
See also: Domestic Release Schedule for 1992 - Top 1992 Worldwide
| ← 1991 | Most Popular Overall | 1993 → |
1
| Malcolm X |
| Director: Spike Lee |
| Lead Roles: Denzel Washington as Malcolm X |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 18, 1992 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Biography, Black Urban, African Americans, Biographical Drama |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Drama, Live Action, Dramatization |
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Domestic BO: $48,169,910 |
2
| Alien 3 |
| Director: David Fincher |
| Lead Roles: Sigourney Weaver as Ellen Ripley |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 22, 1992 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox, released as Alien³ |
| Keywords: Film Noir, Delayed Sequel, Development Hell, Parasite, Action Horror, Prison |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $54,927,174 |
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International BO: $103,572,826 |
3
| A Few Good Men |
| Director: Rob Reiner |
| Lead Roles: Tom Cruise as Lt. Daniel Kaffee, Jack Nicholson as Colonel Nathan R. Jessep, Demi Moore as Lt. Cmdr. JoAnne Galloway |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 11, 1992 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Lawyers, Courtroom / Legal Drama, Military Life, 1993 Oscars Best Picture Nominee |
| Classification: Based on Play, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $141,340,178 |
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International BO: $95,159,822 |
4
| Batman Returns |
| Director: Tim Burton |
| Lead Roles: Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne/Batman, Michelle Pfeiffer as Selina Kyle/Catwoman, Danny DeVito as Penguin |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 18, 1992 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: D.C. Comics, Visual Effects, Film Noir |
| Classification: Based on Comic/Graphic Novel, Action, Live Action, Super Hero |
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Domestic BO: $162,833,635 |
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International BO: $103,990,656 |
5
| Of Mice and Men |
| Director: Gary Sinise |
| Initial Theatrical Release: October 2, 1992 (Wide) by MGM |
| Keywords: Historical Drama, 1920s, Great Depression, Fugitive / On the Run, Learning Disabilities, Accidental Death |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Drama, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $5,101,632 |
6
| Basic Instinct |
| Director: Paul Verhoeven |
| Lead Roles: Sharon Stone as Catherine Tramell, Michael Douglas as Detective Nick 'Nicky' Curran |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 20, 1992 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Film Noir, Erotic Thriller |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $117,727,224 |
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International BO: $234,972,773 |
7
| Wayne's World |
| Director: Penelope Spheeris |
| Lead Roles: Mike Myers as Wayne Campbell, Dana Carvey as Garth Algar |
| Initial Theatrical Release: February 14, 1992 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Keywords: Rock 'n' Roll, Saturday Night Live |
| Classification: Based on TV, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $121,697,323 |
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International BO: $61,400,000 |
8
| Delicatessen |
| Director: Jean-Pierre Jeunet |
| Initial Theatrical Release: April 3, 1992 (Wide) by Miramax |
| Keywords: Post Apocalypse, Cult Movie, Cannibalism |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $1,796,324 |
9
| The Crying Game |
| Director: Neil Jordan |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 25, 1992 (Wide) by Miramax |
| Keywords: Surprise Twist, Terrorism, Crime Thriller, Kidnap, LGBTQ+, Set in Northern Ireland, Romance, Interracial Romance, Irish Republican Army, 1993 Oscars Best Picture Nominee |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $62,546,695 |
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| Aladdin |
| Director: John Musker, Ron Clements |
| Lead Roles: Scott Weinger as Aladdin, Brad Kane as Aladdin (Singing), Linda Larkin as Jasmine, Lea Salonga as Jasmine (singing), Jonathan Freeman as Jafar |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 11, 1992 (Wide) by Walt Disney |
| Keywords: Prince/Princess, Family Movie, Wish Granters, Genie or Djinn, Prologue, Breaking the Fourth Wall, Non-Chronological, Talking Animals, Arranged Marriage, Family Adventure |
| Classification: Based on Folk Tale/Legend/Fairytale, Adventure, Hand Animation, Fantasy |
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Domestic BO: $217,350,219 |
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International BO: $286,700,000 |
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| Bram Stoker's Dracula |
| Director: Francis Ford Coppola |
| Lead Roles: Gary Oldman as Prince Vlad Dracula |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 13, 1992 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Monster, Vampire, Gothic Horror |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Horror, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $82,522,790 |
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International BO: $133,339,876 |
12
| Juice |
| Director: Ernest Dickerson |
| Lead Roles: Omar Epps as Q, Jermaine Hopkins as Steel, Khalil Kain as Raheem, Tupac Shakur as Bishop |
| Initial Theatrical Release: January 17, 1992 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Keywords: Black Urban, African Americans, Hood Film, Crime Drama, Friends turned Enemies, Death of a Best Friend, Accidental Death |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $20,146,800 |
13
| Far and Away |
| Director: Ron Howard |
| Lead Roles: Tom Cruise as Joseph Donnelly, Nicole Kidman as Shannon |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 22, 1992 (Wide) by Universal |
| Keywords: Romantic Drama |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $58,883,840 |
14
| Pet Sematary II |
| Director: Mary Lambert |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 28, 1992 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Keywords: Supernatural, Supernatural Horror |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Horror, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $17,092,453 |
15
| Strictly Ballroom |
| Director: Baz Luhrmann |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 21, 1992 (Wide) (Australia) |
| Keywords: Performing Arts, Dancing, Intertitle, Breaking the Fourth Wall, Posthumous Release, Underdog, Tournament, Romance, Non-Chronological, Ugly Duckling, Novel or Other Work Adapted by Author, Comedy Drama |
| Classification: Based on Play, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $11,738,000 |
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International BO: $829,770 |
Synopsis
A top ballroom dancer pairs with a plain, left-footed local girl when his maverick style earns him the disdain of his more conventionally-minded colleagues. Together, the team gives it their all and makes dreams of the National Championship title come true.
16
| Waterland |
| Director: Stephen Gyllenhaal |
| Initial Theatrical Release: October 30, 1992 (Wide) |
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Domestic BO: $1,090,872 |
17
| Sister Act |
| Director: Emile Ardolino |
| Lead Roles: Whoopi Goldberg as Deloris Van Cartier/Sister Mary Clarence |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 29, 1992 (Wide) by Walt Disney |
| Keywords: Musicians, Religious, Crime Comedy, Fugitive / On the Run, 1960s, Christians, Catholic, High School, Singers, Witness Protection, Witnessing a Crime, Mafia, Set in Nevada, Set in San Francisco, False Identity, Kidnap, Corrupt Cops, Rescue |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $139,605,150 |
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International BO: $91,994,850 |
18
| My Cousin Vinny |
| Lead Roles: Ralph Macchio as William Robert Gambini |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 13, 1992 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox |
| Keywords: Courtroom / Legal Drama, Falsely Accused, Lawyers, Country Mouse, City Mouse |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $52,929,168 |
19
| Glengarry Glen Ross |
| Director: James Foley |
| Lead Roles: Al Pacino as Ricky Roma, Jack Lemmon as Shelley Levene, Alec Baldwin as Blake, Ed Harris as Dave Moss, Alan Arkin as George Aaronow, Jonathan Pryce as James Lingk |
| Initial Theatrical Release: September 30, 1992 (Wide) by New Line |
| Keywords: Novel or Other Work Adapted by Author, Life Drama, Boss From Hell, Money Troubles, Fired, Medical and Hospitals, Heist, Blackmail |
| Classification: Based on Play, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $10,725,228 |
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International BO: $422 |
20
| Wild Orchid II: Two Shades of Blue |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 8, 1992 (Wide) by Triumph Releasing |
| Keywords: Erotic Drama |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $573,904 |
21
| Once Upon a Crime… |
| Director: Eugene Levy |
| Lead Roles: John Candy as Augie Morosco, James Belushi as Neil Schwary, Cybill Shepherd as Marilyn Schwary, Sean Young as Phoebe, Richard Lewis as Julian Peters, Ornella Muti as Elena Morosco, Giancarlo Giannini as Inspector Bonnard, George Hamilton as Alfonso de la Pena |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 6, 1992 (Wide) by MGM |
| Keywords: Farcical / Slapstick Comedy, Ensemble, Murder Mystery, Tourists In Trouble, Gambling, Police Detective, Remake, Director Cameo, Directing Yourself, Actors Making Their Directorial Debut |
| Classification: Based on Movie, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $8,669,847 |
22
| Proof |
| Director: Jocelyn Moorhouse |
| Lead Roles: Russell Crowe as Andy |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 20, 1992 (Limited) |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $524,000 |
23
| The Distinguished Gentleman |
| Lead Roles: Eddie Murphy as Thomas Jefferson Johnson |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 4, 1992 (Wide) by Walt Disney |
| Keywords: Confidence Men, Crime Comedy, Mistaken Identity, Political, Political Campaign, Government Corruption |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $46,434,570 |
24
| Split Second |
| Director: Tony Maylam |
| Lead Roles: Rutger Hauer as Harley Stone, Neil Duncan as Dick Durkin |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 1, 1992 (Wide) by InterStar Releasing |
| Keywords: 2000s, Yesterday's Tomorrow, Action Horror, Extreme Weather, Police Detective, Death of a Partner, Revenge, Serial Killer, Romance, Relationships Gone Wrong, Rescue, Cult Movie |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $5,430,822 |
25
| Crossing the Bridge |
| Director: Mike Binder |
| Initial Theatrical Release: September 11, 1992 (Wide) |
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Domestic BO: $479,676 |