Most Popular Movies 1994
This chart shows the 1994 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 1994 releases.
See also: Domestic Release Schedule for 1994 - Top 1994 Worldwide
| ← 1993 | Most Popular Overall | 1995 → |
1
| Pulp Fiction |
| Director: Quentin Tarantino |
| Lead Roles: Uma Thurman as Mia |
| Initial Theatrical Release: September 10, 1994 (Wide) (South Korea) |
| Keywords: Non-Chronological, Segments, Film Noir, Accidental Death, Throwing a Fight / Match, Crime Drama, Crime, Set in Los Angeles, 1995 Oscars Best Picture Nominee |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $107,928,762 |
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International BO: $104,962,998 |
2
| The Lion King |
| Director: Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff |
| Lead Roles: Rowan Atkinson as Zazu, Matthew Broderick as Simba, Robert Guillaume as Rafiki, Jeremy Irons as Scar, Nathan Lane as Timon, Ernie Sabella as Pumbaa, Jonathan Taylor Thomas as Young Simba |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 15, 1994 (Wide) by Walt Disney |
| Keywords: Coming of Age, Family Movie, Breaking the Fourth Wall, Animal Lead, Talking Animals, 3D Re-release, 3-D, 3-D - Post-production Conversion, Filmed in Walt Disney Animation Studios, Glendale, CA, Filmed in Glendale, CA, Filmed in Los Angeles County, CA, Filmed in California, United States, Filmed in United States, Filmed in Walt Disney Feature Animation Florida, Bay Lake, FL, Filmed in Bay Lake, FL, Filmed in Orange County, FL, Filmed in Florida, United States, Family Adventure |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Hand Animation, Kids Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $421,785,283 |
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International BO: $564,408,500 |
Synopsis
The story of a lion cub’s journey to adulthood and acceptance of his royal destiny. Simba begins life as an honored prince, the son of the powerful King Mufasa. The cub’s happy childhood turns tragic when his evil uncle, Scar, murders Mufasa and drives Simba away from the kingdom. In exile, the young lion befriends the bumbling pair of Pumbaa the warthog and Timon the meerkat, who together live a carefree jungle life. As he approaches adulthood, however, he is visited by the spirit of his father, who instructs him to defeat the nefarious Scar and reclaim his rightful throne.
3
| The Paper |
| Director: Ron Howard |
| Lead Roles: Michael Keaton as Henry Hackett, Glenn Close as Alicia Clark, Marisa Tomei as Martha Hackett, Randy Quaid as McDougal, Robert Duvall as Bernie White |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 18, 1994 (Wide) by Universal |
| Keywords: News, Comedy Drama, Newspaper Industry, Investigative Journalist, One Day, Falsely Accused, Pregnant Women, Organized Crime |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $36,768,310 |
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International BO: $9,600,000 |
Synopsis
This drama follows 24 hours at a New York City newspaper, involving editor Henry Hackett, his wife Martha, top editor Bernie and publisher Alicia.
4
| The Hudsucker Proxy |
| Director: Joel Coen |
| Lead Roles: Tim Robbins as Norville Barnes |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 11, 1994 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Non-Chronological, Satirical Comedy, Satire, Cult Movie, Corporate Life, 1950s, Investigative Journalist, Romance, Suicide, Corporate Malfeasance |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $2,816,518 |
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International BO: $12,121,631 |
5
| Four Weddings and a Funeral |
| Director: Mike Newell |
| Lead Roles: Hugh Grant as Charles, Andie MacDowell as Carrie |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 9, 1994 (Wide) by Gramercy |
| Keywords: Romance, Wedding Day, Intertitle, Epilogue, LGBTQ+, Relationships Gone Wrong, Deaf, Wedding Day Disasters, Romantic Comedy, 1995 Oscars Best Picture Nominee |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Romantic Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $52,700,832 |
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International BO: $190,194,977 |
6
| Hail Caesar |
| Director: Anthony Michael Hall |
| Keywords: Directing Yourself, Direct-to-Video |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
7
| Interview with the Vampire |
| Director: Neil Jordan |
| Lead Roles: Tom Cruise as Lestat |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 11, 1994 (Wide) by Warner Bros., released as Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles |
| Keywords: Vampire, 1700s, Gothic Horror, Set in Louisiana, Set in New Orleans, LA, Set in San Francisco, Supernatural, Development Hell |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Horror, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $105,264,608 |
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International BO: $118,300,000 |
8
| Speed |
| Director: Jan De Bont |
| Lead Roles: Keanu Reeves as Jack Traven, Sandra Bullock as Annie |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 10, 1994 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox |
| Keywords: Rescue |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $121,248,145 |
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International BO: $161,951,855 |
9
| Red Rock West |
| Lead Roles: Nicolas Cage as Michael Williams |
| Initial Theatrical Release: 1994 (Limited) by Walt Disney |
| Keywords: Film Noir |
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Domestic BO: $2,502,551 |
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International BO: $7,000,000 |
10
| Nobody's Fool |
| Director: Robert Benton |
| Lead Roles: Bruce Willis as Carl Roebuck, Paul Newman as Donald 'Sully' Sullivan |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 23, 1994 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures, released as Nobody's Fool |
| Keywords: Comedy Drama, Posthumous Release, Autumn Years, Romance, Confidence Men, Money Troubles, Lawyers, White Collar Crime, Land Developer, Infidelity, Relationships Gone Wrong |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $39,453,238 |
11
| The Next Karate Kid |
| Director: Christopher Cain |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 12, 1994 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Martial Arts, Sports Action, Juvenile Delinquent, Orphan, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent, Sequels Without Their Original Stars |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $8,751,228 |
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International BO: $7,100,000 |
12
| Drop Zone |
| Director: John Badham |
| Lead Roles: Wesley Snipes as Pete Nessip |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 9, 1994 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Keywords: Action Thriller, Terrorism, Prison Break, Death of a Partner, DEA Agent, FBI, Fired, Unbelieving Police, Hackers, Undercover, Drug Cartels |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $28,607,015 |
13
| The Madness of King George |
| Director: Nicholas Hytner |
| Lead Roles: Nigel Hawthorne as George III |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 28, 1994 (Wide) by Goldwyn Entertainment |
| Keywords: Biography, 1700s, Biographical Drama, Medical and Hospitals, Novel or Other Work Adapted by Author |
| Classification: Based on Play, Drama, Live Action, Dramatization |
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Domestic BO: $15,122,669 |
14
| A Man of No Importance |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 22, 1994 (Limited) by Sony Pictures Classics |
| Keywords: LGBTQ+ |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $555,716 |
15
| City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold |
| Director: Paul Weiland |
| Lead Roles: Billy Crystal as Mitch Robbins, Daniel Stern as Phil Berquist, Jon Lovitz as Glen Robbins, Jack Palance as Duke Washburn |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 10, 1994 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Cowboys in Modern Times, Cowboys, Twins, Death of a Twin, Sequel With Returning Stars Playing New Characters, Treasure Hunters, Comedy Westerns |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Western, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $43,440,947 |
16
| Color of Night |
| Director: Richard Rush |
| Lead Roles: Bruce Willis as Dr. Bill Capa |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 19, 1994 (Wide) by Walt Disney |
| Keywords: Erotic Thriller, Serial Killer, Depression, Suicide, Therapists / Therapy, Dysfunctional Family, Child Abuse, Abusive Therapists, Surprise Twist |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $19,750,470 |
17
| Immortal Beloved |
| Director: Bernard Rose |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 16, 1994 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Musicians, Biography, 1700s, Biographical Drama, Romance, Relationships Gone Wrong, Non-Chronological, Deathbed, Deaf, Death of a Son or Daughter |
| Classification: Based on Real Life Events, Drama, Live Action, Dramatization |
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Domestic BO: $9,743,135 |
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International BO: $5,625 |
18
| The Jungle Book |
| Director: Stephen Sommers |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 25, 1994 (Wide) by Walt Disney |
| Keywords: Family Adventure, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent, Raised By Wild Animals, Animal Lead |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Adventure, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $44,342,956 |
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International BO: $9,165,400 |
19
| Ed Wood |
| Director: Tim Burton |
| Lead Roles: Johnny Depp as Edward D. Wood , Martin Landau as Bela Lugosi, Sarah Jessica Parker as Dolores Fuller, Patricia Arquette as Kathy O'Hara, Jeffrey Jones as Criswell, Bill Murray as Bunny Breckenridge |
| Initial Theatrical Release: September 30, 1994 (Wide) by Walt Disney |
| Keywords: Biography, Movie Business, Cross-Dressing, Wrestling, Breaking the Fourth Wall, Retro Black and White, LGBTQ+, Psychics, Performing Arts, Addiction, Relationships Gone Wrong, Transexual, Religious, Narcotics, Comedy Drama, Non-Drama Biographies |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Comedy, Live Action, Dramatization |
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Domestic BO: $5,828,466 |
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International BO: $268 |
20
| Forrest Gump |
| Director: Robert Zemeckis |
| Lead Roles: Tom Hanks as Forrest Gump |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 6, 1994 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Keywords: Visual Effects, Vietnam War, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, Oscars Best Picture Winner, IMAX: DMR, Comedy Drama, 1995 Oscars Best Picture Nominee |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Drama, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $330,151,138 |
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International BO: $349,683,999 |
21
| Disclosure |
| Director: Barry Levinson |
| Lead Roles: Demi Moore as Meredith Johnson, Michael Douglas as Tom Sanders |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 9, 1994 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Erotic Thriller, Corporate Life, Sexual Harassment, Computer Industry |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $83,015,089 |
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International BO: $129,184,911 |
22
| Major League II |
| Director: David S. Ward |
| Lead Roles: Charlie Sheen as Rick 'Wild Thing' Vaughn, Tom Berenger as Jake Taylor, Corbin Bernsen as Roger Dorn |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 30, 1994 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Baseball, Sports Comedy, Delayed Sequel |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $30,626,182 |
23
| Maverick |
| Director: Richard Donner |
| Lead Roles: Mel Gibson as Bret Maverick, Jodie Foster as Annabelle Bransford, James Garner as Marshal Zane Cooper/Bret Maverick, Sr. |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 20, 1994 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Gambling, Confidence Men, Gratuitous Cameos, Native Americans, Surprise Twist, Comedy Westerns, Father’s Footsteps |
| Classification: Based on TV, Western, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $101,631,272 |
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International BO: $81,383,965 |
24
| Baby’s Day Out |
| Director: Patrick Read Johnson |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 1, 1994 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox |
| Keywords: Kidnap, Family Comedy |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $16,581,575 |
25
| Squanto: A Warrior's Tale |
| Director: Xavier Koller |
| Initial Theatrical Release: October 28, 1994 (Wide) by Walt Disney |
| Keywords: Biography, Action Adventure, Non-Drama Biographies, 1600s, Native Americans, Monks and Nuns, Inspired by a True Story |
| Classification: Based on Real Life Events, Adventure, Live Action, Dramatization |
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Domestic BO: $3,319,344 |