#1 of 4 #1 action movie of June 1980
1980 · Action, Music
$115.2M worldwide · 79% of the chart's total
$57.2M US & Canada · 50% $58M elsewhere · 50%
Action box office · June 1980
Action Box Office, June 1980: Top-Grossing Releases
The Blues Brothers (1980) is the highest-grossing action movie released in June 1980, with $115.2M worldwide, ahead of Bronco Billy (1980) at $24.3M and The Stunt Man (1980) at $7.1M. 4 action films released in June 1980 report a worldwide gross, $146.6M in all, 60% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion.
- June 1980 releases with a gross
- 4
- combined worldwide
- $146.6M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- earned in the US & Canada
- 60%
#1 of 4 Top 4
What Were the Biggest Action Hits of June 1980?
The Blues Brothers (1980) leads with $115.2M, 79% of the total. The top 4 together took $146.6M, almost all of what the 4 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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Number 4
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The chart
Every Action Release of June 1980, Ranked by Worldwide Gross
Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in June 1980.
- 1 Jun 16, 1980 US and Canada: $57.2M Rest of the world: $58M Worldwide: $115.2M
- 2 Jun 11, 1980 US and Canada: $24.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $24.3M
- 3 Jun 27, 1980 US and Canada: $7.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7.1M
- 4 Jun 6, 1980 US and Canada: $52.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $52.4K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in June 1980?
Of the top 4, Bronco Billy (1980) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while The Blues Brothers (1980) made 50% of its gross abroad. Across all 4 films, $88.6M (60%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 The Blues Brothers (1980) $115.2M $57.2M US & Canada · 50% $58M elsewhere · 50%
- 2 Bronco Billy (1980) $24.3M $24.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 The Stunt Man (1980) $7.1M $7.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Night of the Juggler (1980) $52.4K $52.4K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of June 1980 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 25 (Jun 15–21) took $115.2M, led by The Blues Brothers (1980). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 23 Wk 23 Jun 1–7 Night of the Juggler (1980) $52.4K Night of the Juggler (1980)
- Week 24 Wk 24 Jun 8–14 Bronco Billy (1980) $24.3M Bronco Billy (1980)
- Week 25 Wk 25 Jun 15–21 The Blues Brothers (1980) $115.2M The Blues Brothers (1980)
- Week 26 Wk 26 Jun 22–28 The Stunt Man (1980) $7.1M The Stunt Man (1980)
- Week 27 Wk 27 Jun 29–Jul 5 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does June 1980 Compare With June in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, June 1979 earned the most: $210.3M from 1 film, led by Moonraker (1979). June 1980 took $146.6M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 1971 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| June 1972 2 films | 2 | $9M | – | Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972) $9M |
| June 1973 2 films · +389% | 2 | $44.2M | +389% | Live and Let Die (1973) $35.4M |
| June 1974 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| June 1975 2 films | 2 | $847 | – | The Man from Hong Kong (1975) $684 |
| June 1976 3 films · +421863% | 3 | $3.6M | +421863% | The Big Bus (1976) $3.5M |
| June 1977 3 films · +711% | 3 | $29M | +711% | Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo (1977) $29M |
| June 1978 3 films · −21% | 3 | $22.8M | −21% | Convoy (1978) $22.8M |
| June 1979 1 film · +823% | 1 | $210.3M | +823% | Moonraker (1979) $210.3M |
| June 1980 4 films · −30% | 4 | $146.6M | −30% | The Blues Brothers (1980) $115.2M |
Archive
Action Box Office in 1980, Month by Month
The months of 1980 with their totals: May leads with $564.7M, led by Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980).
- January No grosses
- February $27.7M #1 Hero at Large (1980)
- March $3.8M #1 When Time Ran Out... (1980)
- April No grosses
- May $564.7M #1 Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
- June $146.6M #1 The Blues Brothers (1980)
- July $49.1M #1 Cheech & Chong’s Next Movie (1980)
- August $118M #1 Smokey and the Bandit II (1980)
- September No grosses
- October No grosses
- November No grosses
- December $97.9M #1 Any Which Way You Can (1980)
FAQ
Action Box Office June 1980: Questions & Answers
The chart's numbers in short: the #1 film, the total, the billion-dollar hits and the US & Canada share, answered from the same 4 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing action movie in June 1980?
The Blues Brothers (1980) leads with $115.2M worldwide, $57.2M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Bronco Billy (1980) at $24.3M and The Stunt Man (1980) at $7.1M.
How much did action movies released in June 1980 earn?
4 action films released in June 1980 report a worldwide gross, $146.6M in all, or $36.7M per film on average.
How many action movies released in June 1980 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by The Blues Brothers (1980) with $115.2M.
How is the June 1980 action box office chart ranked and where do the numbers come from?
Films are ranked by lifetime worldwide gross in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation, and grouped by their release date in June 1980. The figures are the reported box office grosses in our database. A gross that looks misattributed, such as one figure shared by two unrelated films or a blockbuster total on an obscure title, is left out rather than shown as a fact.
How often is the June 1980 action box office chart updated?
Grosses change while films are in theaters and whenever a new figure is reported; this chart reads the latest numbers in our database, so an older film can still move after a re-release.