#1 of 5 #1 biography movie of 1980
1980 · Biography, Drama
$67.2M worldwide · 50% of the chart's total
$67.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Biography box office · 1980
Biography Box Office 1980: Highest-Grossing Biography Movies
Coal Miner's Daughter (1980) is the highest-grossing biography movie released in 1980, with $67.2M worldwide, ahead of The Elephant Man (1980) at $26M and Raging Bull (1980) at $23.4M. 5 biography films released in 1980 report a worldwide gross, $135.5M in all, 100% of it from the US & Canada. By language, English leads with $119.2M across 4 biography releases.
- 1980 releases with a gross
- 5
- combined worldwide
- $135.5M
- Coal Miner's Daughter (1980), the #1
- $67.2M
- earned in the US & Canada
- 100%
#1 of 5 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Biography Hits of 1980?
Coal Miner's Daughter (1980) leads with $67.2M, 50% of the total. The top 5 together took $135.5M, almost all of what the 5 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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The chart
Every Biography Release of 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 1980.
- 1 Mar 7, 1980 US and Canada: $67.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $67.2M
- 2 Oct 10, 1980 US and Canada: $26M Rest of the world: $23.5K Worldwide: $26M
- 3 Nov 14, 1980 US and Canada: $23.4M Rest of the world: $21.9K Worldwide: $23.4M
- 4 Aug 1, 1980 US and Canada: $16.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $16.3M
- 5 Nov 14, 1980 US and Canada: $2.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.6M
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in 1980?
Of the top 5, Coal Miner's Daughter (1980) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Raging Bull (1980) made <1% of its gross abroad. Across all 5 films, $135.5M (100%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Coal Miner's Daughter (1980) $67.2M $67.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 2 The Elephant Man (1980) $26M $26M US & Canada · 100% $23.5K elsewhere · <1%
- 3 Raging Bull (1980) $23.4M $23.4M US & Canada · 100% $21.9K elsewhere · <1%
- 4 The Hunter (1980) $16.3M $16.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 The Idolmaker (1980) $2.6M $2.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release month
Which Month of 1980 Earned the Most?
March releases took the most, $67.2M from 1 film, led by Coal Miner's Daughter (1980). August was the quietest month ($16.3M). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.
- January Jan No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- February Feb No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- March Mar Coal Miner's Daughter (1980) $67.2M Coal Miner's Daughter (1980)
- April Apr No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- May May No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- June Jun No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- July Jul No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- August Aug The Hunter (1980) $16.3M The Hunter (1980)
- September Sep No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- October Oct The Elephant Man (1980) $26M The Elephant Man (1980)
- November Nov Raging Bull (1980) $26M Raging Bull (1980)
- December Dec No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Last 10 years
How Does 1980 Compare With Previous Years?
Of these 10 years, 1980 earned the most: $135.5M from 5 films, led by Coal Miner's Daughter (1980).
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 1 film | 1 | $2.3K | – | The Devils (1971) $2.3K |
| 1972 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| 1973 3 films | 3 | $83.1M | – | Papillon (1973) $53.3M |
| 1974 1 film · −100% | 1 | $130.3K | −100% | A Bigger Splash (1974) $130.3K |
| 1975 1 film · +38269% | 1 | $50M | +38269% | Dog Day Afternoon (1975) $50M |
| 1976 1 film · +41% | 1 | $70.6M | +41% | All the President's Men (1976) $70.6M |
| 1977 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| 1978 2 films | 2 | $49.4M | – | Midnight Express (1978) $35M |
| 1979 1 film · −13% | 1 | $43M | −13% | Escape from Alcatraz (1979) $43M |
| 1980 5 films · +215% | 5 | $135.5M | +215% | Coal Miner's Daughter (1980) $67.2M |
Archive
Biography Box Office Year by Year
Every year from 1929 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2018 leads with $2.3B, led by Bohemian Rhapsody (2018).
2020s 7 years · $4.7B
2010s 10 years · $13.3B
- 2019 $1.3B #1 Ford v Ferrari (2019)
- 2018 $2.3B #1 Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)
- 2017 $1.6B #1 The Greatest Showman (2017)
- 2016 $1.6B #1 Dangal (2016)
- 2015 $1.6B #1 Everest (2015)
- 2014 $1.7B #1 American Sniper (2014)
- 2013 $2.1B #1 The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)
- 2012 $511.3M #1 Lincoln (2012)
- 2011 $319.8M #1 The Iron Lady (2011)
- 2010 $341.2M #1 The Social Network (2010)
2000s 10 years · $5.9B
- 2009 $1B #1 The Blind Side (2009)
- 2008 $330.9M #1 The Other Boleyn Girl (2008)
- 2007 $638.4M #1 Charlie Wilson's War (2007)
- 2006 $775.2M #1 The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)
- 2005 $671M #1 Walk the Line (2005)
- 2004 $683.8M #1 The Aviator (2004)
- 2003 $165.3M #1 Monster (2003)
- 2002 $674.3M #1 Catch Me If You Can (2002)
- 2001 $541.6M #1 A Beautiful Mind (2001)
- 2000 $385.6M #1 Erin Brockovich (2000)
1990s 10 years · $2.7B
- 1999 $347.4M #1 The Hurricane (1999)
- 1998 $301.1M #1 Patch Adams (1998)
- 1997 $214.7M #1 Seven Years in Tibet (1997)
- 1996 $219.4M #1 Evita (1996)
- 1995 $385.1M #1 Braveheart (1995)
- 1994 $52.6M #1 Wyatt Earp (1994)
- 1993 $652.9M #1 Schindler's List (1993)
- 1992 $106.3M #1 Malcolm X (1992)
- 1991 $291.7M #1 JFK (1991)
- 1990 $102.9M #1 Goodfellas (1990)
1980s 10 years · $1.2B
- 1989 $212.2M #1 Born on the Fourth of July (1989)
- 1988 $172.8M #1 Good Morning, Vietnam (1988)
- 1987 $105.8M #1 La Bamba (1987)
- 1986 $3.5M #1 Sid and Nancy (1986)
- 1985 $254.3M #1 Out of Africa (1985)
- 1984 $2.9M #1 Phar Lap (1984)
- 1983 $129.6M #1 Gandhi (1983)
- 1982 $73.3M #1 Chariots of Fire (1982)
- 1981 $61.5M #1 Reds (1981)
- 1980 $135.5M #1 Coal Miner's Daughter (1980)
1970s 8 years · $358M
1960s 7 years · $271.4M
1950s 2 years · $21.4M
1940s 1 year · $3K
1930s 1 year · $4.9K
1920s 1 year · $22.7K
FAQ
Biography Box Office 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 5 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing biography movie in 1980?
Coal Miner's Daughter (1980) leads with $67.2M worldwide, $67.2M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Elephant Man (1980) at $26M and Raging Bull (1980) at $23.4M.
How much did biography movies released in 1980 earn?
5 biography films released in 1980 report a worldwide gross, $135.5M in all, or $27.1M per film on average.
How many biography movies released in 1980 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, Coal Miner's Daughter (1980), earned $67.2M.
How is the 1980 biography 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 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 1980 biography 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.