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Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies Released in 1986
This list shows all Based on Fiction Book/Short Story films released in 1986, 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 Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies for 1986
| Release Date | Movie | Genre | Release Type | Revenue to Date | Trailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January, 1986 | |||||
| 1986 TBD | Half Moon Street | Drama | Theatrical | $1,131,399 | |
| January 17 | The Adventures of Mark Twain | Adventure | Theatrical | $646,803 | |
| The Clan of the Cave Bear | Adventure | Theatrical | $1,953,732 | ||
| February, 1986 | |||||
| February 14 | Kaos | Drama | Theatrical | $11,412 | |
| Turtle Diary | Drama | Theatrical | $2,156,772 | ||
| February 21 | Bliss | Comedy | Theatrical | $6,998 | |
| The Frog Prince | Comedy | Theatrical | $14,845 | ||
| Nine 1/2 Weeks | Thriller/Suspense | Theatrical | $6,734,844 | ||
| March, 1986 | |||||
| March 7 | Desert Hearts | Drama | Theatrical | $2,580,523 | |
| A Room with a View | Drama | Theatrical | $21,042,007 | ||
| April, 1986 | |||||
| April 18 | Absolute Beginners | Musical | Theatrical | $930,211 | |
| April 25 | 8 Million Ways to Die | Action | Theatrical | $1,426,917 | |
| Apr, 1986 TBD | The Ladies Club | Drama | Theatrical | $0 | |
| May, 1986 | |||||
| May 2 | Blue City | Action | Theatrical | $6,947,000 | |
| May 23 | Cobra | Action | Theatrical | $49,042,224 | |
| June, 1986 | |||||
| June 18 | Legal Eagles | Comedy | Theatrical | $49,851,591 | |
| July, 1986 | |||||
| July 2 | The Great Mouse Detective | Adventure | Theatrical | $23,605,534 | |
| July 25 | Heartburn | Comedy | Theatrical | $25,314,289 | |
| Maximum Overdrive | Horror | Theatrical | $9,196,224 | ||
| August, 1986 | |||||
| August 8 | Stand by Me | Drama | Theatrical | $52,288,650 | |
| August 15 | Manhunter | Thriller/Suspense | Theatrical | $8,622,413 | |
| September, 1986 | |||||
| September 19 | The Men's Club | Drama | Theatrical | $2,556,361 | |
| September 26 | Where the River Runs Black | Adventure | Theatrical | $0 | |
| October, 1986 | |||||
| October 10 | Deadly Friend | Horror | Theatrical | $8,988,731 | |
| Lamb | Drama | Theatrical | $0 | ||
| October 17 | The Color of Money | Drama | Theatrical | $52,293,000 | |
| October 24 | From Beyond | Horror | Theatrical | $1,070,053 | |
| November, 1986 | |||||
| November 7 | 37º2 le matin | Drama | Theatrical | $1,919,202 | |
| 52 Pick-Up | Thriller/Suspense | Theatrical | $5,319,227 | ||
| Tai-Pan | Adventure | Theatrical | $4,000,000 | ||
| December, 1986 | |||||
| December 1 | The Mosquito Coast | Drama | Theatrical | $14,302,000 | |
| December 29 | Kuryer | Comedy | Theatrical | $19,884 | |
| Unknown TBD | The Bedroom Window | Thriller/Suspense | Unknown | $0 | |