#1 of 54 #1 comedy movie of 1980
1980 · Action, Music
$115.2M worldwide · 10% of the chart's total
$57.2M US & Canada · 50% $58M elsewhere · 50%
Comedy box office · 1980
Comedy Box Office 1980: Highest-Grossing Comedy Movies
The Blues Brothers (1980) is the highest-grossing comedy movie released in 1980, with $115.2M worldwide, ahead of 9 to 5 (1980) at $103.3M and Stir Crazy (1980) at $101.3M. 54 comedy films released in 1980 report a worldwide gross, $1.1B in all, 95% of it from the US & Canada. 3 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 38% on 1979, whose releases took $823.9M. By language, English leads with $1B across 47 comedy releases.
- 1980 releases with a gross
- 54
- combined worldwide
- $1.1B
- films crossed $100M
- 3
- vs 1979
- +38%
#1 of 54 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Comedy Hits of 1980?
The Blues Brothers (1980) leads with $115.2M, 10% of the total. The top 5 together took $474M, 42% of what all 54 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 Comedy Release of 1980, Ranked by Worldwide Gross
Ranks 1 to 50 of 54. 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 Jun 16, 1980 US and Canada: $57.2M Rest of the world: $58M Worldwide: $115.2M
- 2 Dec 19, 1980 US and Canada: $103.3M Rest of the world: $13K Worldwide: $103.3M
- 3 Dec 12, 1980 US and Canada: $101.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $101.3M
- 4 Jul 2, 1980 US and Canada: $83.5M Rest of the world: $2.3K Worldwide: $83.5M
- 5 Dec 17, 1980 US and Canada: $70.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $70.7M
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Oct 10, 1980 US and Canada: $69.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $69.8M - 7
Aug 15, 1980 US and Canada: $66.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $66.1M - 8
Dec 12, 1980 US and Canada: $49.8M Rest of the world: $292 Worldwide: $49.8M - 9
Dec 19, 1980 US and Canada: $44M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $44M - 10
Cheech & Chong’s Next Movie (1980)Jul 18, 1980 US and Canada: $41.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $41.7M
Jul 18, 1980 · English · Action, Comedy, Adventure $41.7M worldwide - 11
Jul 25, 1980 US and Canada: $39.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $39.9M - 12
Mar 21, 1980 US and Canada: $34.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $34.3M - 13
Jun 11, 1980 US and Canada: $24.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $24.3M - 14
Sep 26, 1980 US and Canada: $22.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $22.5M - 15
Jun 25, 1980 US and Canada: $18M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $18M - 16
Jun 20, 1980 US and Canada: $16.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $16.7M - 17
Aug 1, 1980 US and Canada: $16.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $16.3M - 18
Feb 8, 1980 US and Canada: $15.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $15.9M - 19
Dec 25, 1980 US and Canada: $15.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $15.2M - 20
May 9, 1980 US and Canada: $14.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $14.7M - 21
Oct 3, 1980 US and Canada: $14.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $14.5M - 22
Jun 13, 1980 US and Canada: $14.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $14.2M - 23
Apr 3, 1980 US and Canada: $12.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $12.8M - 24
Jul 11, 1980 US and Canada: $11.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $11.7M - 25
Sep 26, 1980 US and Canada: $10.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $10.4M - 26
Mar 28, 1980 US and Canada: $9.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $9.9M - 27
Feb 1, 1980 US and Canada: $7.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7.7M - 28
Jul 11, 1980 US and Canada: $7.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7.5M - 29
Jun 27, 1980 US and Canada: $7.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7.1M - 30
Dec 10, 1980 US and Canada: $7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7M - 31
Apr 25, 1980 US and Canada: $6.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $6.7M - 32
May 23, 1980 US and Canada: $6.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $6.6M - 33
Oct 24, 1980 US and Canada: $6.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $6.3M - 34
Mar 21, 1980 US and Canada: $6.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $6.3M - 35
Jul 11, 1980 US and Canada: $6.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $6.2M - 36
Sep 13, 1980 US and Canada: $5.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $5.3M - 37
Oct 3, 1980 US and Canada: $4.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $4.5M - 38
Sep 19, 1980 US and Canada: $4.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $4.3M - 39
Jun 13, 1980 US and Canada: $4.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $4.2M - 40
Feb 8, 1980 US and Canada: $2.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.9M - 41
Oct 24, 1980 US and Canada: $2.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.8M - 42
Mar 7, 1980 US and Canada: $2.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.5M - 43
Mar 28, 1980 US and Canada: $2.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.3M - 44
Jan 18, 1980 US and Canada: $2.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.1M - 45
Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!!) (1980)May 30, 1980 US and Canada: $2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2M May 30, 1980 · English · Adventure, Mystery, Comedy $2M worldwide - 46
Aug 10, 1980 US and Canada: $1.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.2M - 47
Aug 15, 1980 US and Canada: $804.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $804.7K - 48
Oct 31, 1980 US and Canada: $621.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $621.9K - 49
Nov 29, 1980 US and Canada: $7.7K Rest of the world: $31.5K Worldwide: $39.3K - 50
May 21, 1980 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $38.5K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in 1980?
Of the top 10, Stir Crazy (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 54 films, $1.1B (95%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 The Blues Brothers (1980) $115.2M $57.2M US & Canada · 50% $58M elsewhere · 50%
- 2 9 to 5 (1980) $103.3M $103.3M US & Canada · 100% $13K elsewhere · <1%
- 3 Stir Crazy (1980) $101.3M $101.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Airplane! (1980) $83.5M $83.5M US & Canada · 100% $2.3K elsewhere · <1%
- 5 Any Which Way You Can (1980) $70.7M $70.7M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 6 Private Benjamin (1980) $69.8M $69.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 7 Smokey and the Bandit II (1980) $66.1M $66.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 8 Popeye (1980) $49.8M $49.8M US & Canada · 100% $292 elsewhere · <1%
- 9 Seems Like Old Times (1980) $44M $44M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 10 Cheech & Chong’s Next Movie (1980) $41.7M $41.7M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Gross bands
How Many 1980 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
3 of 54 films crossed $100M and took $319.8M between them, 28% of the total. 29 films, 54% of the list, earned under $10M.
28% 62% 9%
- $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $500M to $1B 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $100M to $500M 3 films, 6% of the list $319.8M · 28% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 22 films, 41% of the list $706.9M · 62% of the gross
- Under $10M 29 films, 54% of the list $106.8M · 9% of the gross
By release month
Which Month of 1980 Earned the Most?
December releases took the most, $391.3M from 7 films, led by 9 to 5 (1980). November was the quietest month ($39.3K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.
- January Jan Just Tell Me What You Want (1980) $2.1M Just Tell Me What You Want (1980)
- February Feb Hero at Large (1980) $26.5M Hero at Large (1980)
- March Mar Little Darlings (1980) $55.3M Little Darlings (1980)
- April Apr The Last Married Couple in America (1980) $19.5M The Last Married Couple in America (1980)
- May May The Nude Bomb (1980) $23.3M The Nude Bomb (1980)
- June Jun The Blues Brothers (1980) $199.6M The Blues Brothers (1980)
- July Jul Airplane! (1980) $190.5M Airplane! (1980)
- August Aug Smokey and the Bandit II (1980) $84.4M Smokey and the Bandit II (1980)
- September Sep My Bodyguard (1980) $42.5M My Bodyguard (1980)
- October Oct Private Benjamin (1980) $98.6M Private Benjamin (1980)
- November Nov Gregory’s Girl (1980) $39.3K Gregory’s Girl (1980)
- December Dec 9 to 5 (1980) $391.3M 9 to 5 (1980)
Last 10 years
How Does 1980 Compare With Previous Years?
Of these 10 years, 1980 earned the most: $1.1B from 54 films, led by The Blues Brothers (1980).
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 8 films | 8 | $10.7M | – | Gentlemen of Fortune (1971) $10.6M |
| 1972 11 films · +80% | 11 | $19.3M | +80% | Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex * But Were Afraid to Ask (1972) $18.1M |
| 1973 13 films · +1521% | 13 | $313.5M | +1521% | The Sting (1973) $156M |
| 1974 11 films · −1% | 11 | $309.1M | −1% | Blazing Saddles (1974) $119.6M |
| 1975 13 films · −2% | 13 | $301.6M | −2% | The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) $115.8M |
| 1976 12 films · −40% | 12 | $181.6M | −40% | Silver Streak (1976) $51.1M |
| 1977 24 films · +180% | 24 | $509.1M | +180% | Smokey and the Bandit (1977) $126.8M |
| 1978 24 films · +12% | 24 | $568.8M | +12% | Every Which Way But Loose (1978) $85.2M |
| 1979 37 films · +45% | 37 | $823.9M | +45% | 1941 (1979) $92.5M |
| 1980 54 films · +38% | 54 | $1.1B | +38% | The Blues Brothers (1980) $115.2M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Comedy Movies Speak in 1980?
English-language comedy films took $1B across 47 films, 92% of the total, ahead of French-language comedy films ($7.6M) and Italian-language comedy films ($12.9K).
Archive
Comedy Box Office Year by Year
Every year from 1921 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2019 leads with $16.1B, led by The Lion King (2019).
2020s 7 years · $40.8B
2010s 10 years · $118B
- 2019 $16.1B #1 The Lion King (2019)
- 2018 $11.8B #1 Incredibles 2 (2018)
- 2017 $12.9B #1 Despicable Me 3 (2017)
- 2016 $12.4B #1 Finding Dory (2016)
- 2015 $14.3B #1 Minions (2015)
- 2014 $9.3B #1 Big Hero 6 (2014)
- 2013 $10.7B #1 Despicable Me 2 (2013)
- 2012 $10.2B #1 Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012)
- 2011 $9.8B #1 Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)
- 2010 $10.4B #1 Toy Story 3 (2010)
2000s 10 years · $79.4B
- 2009 $9.2B #1 Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009)
- 2008 $9.3B #1 Mamma Mia! (2008)
- 2007 $10.3B #1 Shrek the Third (2007)
- 2006 $8.4B #1 Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006)
- 2005 $8B #1 Madagascar (2005)
- 2004 $7.5B #1 Shrek 2 (2004)
- 2003 $8.1B #1 Finding Nemo (2003)
- 2002 $6.4B #1 Men in Black II (2002)
- 2001 $6.6B #1 Monsters, Inc. (2001)
- 2000 $5.7B #1 What Women Want (2000)
1990s 10 years · $33.7B
- 1999 $5.4B #1 Toy Story 2 (1999)
- 1998 $4.2B #1 There's Something About Mary (1998)
- 1997 $3.6B #1 Men in Black (1997)
- 1996 $3.2B #1 101 Dalmatians (1996)
- 1995 $3B #1 Toy Story (1995)
- 1994 $3.6B #1 True Lies (1994)
- 1993 $2.7B #1 Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
- 1992 $2.1B #1 Sister Act (1992)
- 1991 $2.4B #1 Hook (1991)
- 1990 $3.5B #1 Ghost (1990)
1980s 10 years · $17.5B
- 1989 $3.1B #1 Back to the Future Part II (1989)
- 1988 $3B #1 Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)
- 1987 $2.1B #1 Beverly Hills Cop II (1987)
- 1986 $2B #1 Crocodile Dundee (1986)
- 1985 $1.5B #1 Back to the Future (1985)
- 1984 $1.9B #1 Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
- 1983 $979.6M #1 Terms of Endearment (1983)
- 1982 $1.1B #1 Tootsie (1982)
- 1981 $752.2M #1 Arthur (1981)
- 1980 $1.1B #1 The Blues Brothers (1980)
1970s 10 years · $3.2B
- 1979 $823.9M #1 1941 (1979)
- 1978 $568.8M #1 Every Which Way But Loose (1978)
- 1977 $509.1M #1 Smokey and the Bandit (1977)
- 1976 $181.6M #1 Silver Streak (1976)
- 1975 $301.6M #1 The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
- 1974 $309.1M #1 Blazing Saddles (1974)
- 1973 $313.5M #1 The Sting (1973)
- 1972 $19.3M #1 Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex * But Were Afraid to Ask (1972)
- 1971 $10.7M #1 Gentlemen of Fortune (1971)
- 1970 $209.7M #1 The Aristocats (1970)
1960s 10 years · $554.7M
- 1969 $66.3M #1 The Love Bug (1969)
- 1968 $98.4M #1 Funny Girl (1968)
- 1967 $162.1M #1 The Graduate (1967)
- 1966 $177.9K #1 Made in U.S.A (1966)
- 1965 $364.7K #1 Do Not Disturb (1965)
- 1964 $143.3M #1 Mary Poppins (1964)
- 1963 $61.9M #1 It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963)
- 1962 $1.8M #1 Copacabana Palace (1962)
- 1961 $1.4M #1 Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)
- 1960 $19.1M #1 The Apartment (1960)
1950s 10 years · $162M
- 1959 $231.6K #1 Some Like It Hot (1959)
- 1958 $2.1M #1 Paris Holiday (1958)
- 1957 $46.4K #1 Ali Baba Bunny (1957)
- 1956 $51.1M #1 Around the World in 80 Days (1956)
- 1955 $94M #1 Lady and the Tramp (1955)
- 1954 $3.1M #1 White Christmas (1954)
- 1953 $9M #1 Father of Four (1953)
- 1952 $2.2M #1 Singin' in the Rain (1952)
- 1951 $56.4K #1 The Lavender Hill Mob (1951)
- 1950 $16K #1 Rabbit of Seville (1950)
1940s 10 years · $188M
- 1949 $217.9K #1 Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949)
- 1948 $29.7K #1 Bugs Bunny Rides Again (1948)
- 1947 $1.1M #1 The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947)
- 1946 $37.7M #1 Song of the South (1946)
- 1945 $21.9M #1 The Bells of St. Mary’s (1945)
- 1944 $31.7K #1 What’s Cookin’ Doc? (1944)
- 1943 $1.3M #1 The Marry-Go-Round (1943)
- 1942 $723 #1 The Palm Beach Story (1942)
- 1941 $2.3M #1 Charley’s Aunt (1941)
- 1940 $123.3M #1 Pinocchio (1940)
1930s 10 years · $31.5M
- 1939 $26.1M #1 The Wizard of Oz (1939)
- 1938 $18K #1 Bringing Up Baby (1938)
- 1937 $19.3K #1 Stage Door (1937)
- 1936 $4.7M #1 After the Thin Man (1936)
- 1935 $532K #1 Sylvia Scarlett (1935)
- 1934 $43.5K #1 It Happened One Night (1934)
- 1933 $108.6K #1 Duck Soup (1933)
- 1932 $12.2K #1 Fanny (1932)
- 1931 $8.3K #1 Marius (1931)
- 1930 $1K #1 Madam Satan (1930)
FAQ
Comedy 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 54 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing comedy movie in 1980?
The Blues Brothers (1980) leads with $115.2M worldwide, $57.2M of it in the US & Canada. Next come 9 to 5 (1980) at $103.3M and Stir Crazy (1980) at $101.3M.
How much did comedy movies released in 1980 earn?
54 comedy films released in 1980 report a worldwide gross, $1.1B in all, or $21M per film on average. 1979 releases took $823.9M.
How many comedy movies released in 1980 made $1 billion?
None. 3 films crossed $100 million, led by The Blues Brothers (1980) with $115.2M.
How is the 1980 comedy 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 comedy 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.