#1 of 55 #1 comedy movie of 1982
1982 · Drama, Comedy
$177.2M worldwide · 17% of the chart's total
$177.2M US & Canada · 100% $285 elsewhere · <1%
Comedy box office · 1982
Comedy Box Office 1982: Highest-Grossing Comedy Movies
Tootsie (1982) is the highest-grossing comedy movie released in 1982, with $177.2M worldwide, ahead of Porky's (1982) at $111.3M and 48 Hrs. (1982) at $78.9M. 55 comedy films released in 1982 report a worldwide gross, $1.1B in all, 100% of it from the US & Canada. 2 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 42% on 1981, whose releases took $752.2M. By language, English leads with $923.3M across 51 comedy releases.
- 1982 releases with a gross
- 55
- combined worldwide
- $1.1B
- films crossed $100M
- 2
- vs 1981
- +42%
#1 of 55 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Comedy Hits of 1982?
Tootsie (1982) leads with $177.2M, 17% of the total. The top 5 together took $484.2M, 45% of what all 55 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 1982, Ranked by Worldwide Gross
Ranks 1 to 50 of 55. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in 1982.
- 1 Dec 17, 1982 US and Canada: $177.2M Rest of the world: $285 Worldwide: $177.2M
- 2 Mar 19, 1982 US and Canada: $111.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $111.3M
- 3 Dec 8, 1982 US and Canada: $78.9M Rest of the world: $161 Worldwide: $78.9M
- 4 The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982)Jul 23, 1982 US and Canada: $69.7M Rest of the world: $535 Worldwide: $69.7M
Jul 23, 1982 · English · Comedy, Musical $69.7M worldwide - 5 Dec 10, 1982 US and Canada: $47.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $47.1M
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Dec 17, 1982 US and Canada: $36.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $36.8M - 7
Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip (1982)Mar 12, 1982 US and Canada: $36.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $36.3M Mar 12, 1982 · English · Comedy, Documentary $36.3M worldwide - 8
Jul 16, 1982 US and Canada: $30.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $30.7M - 9
Jul 23, 1982 US and Canada: $29.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $29.7M - 10
Mar 19, 1982 US and Canada: $28.2M Rest of the world: $14K Worldwide: $28.2M - 11
Dec 10, 1982 US and Canada: $27.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $27.2M - 12
Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)Aug 13, 1982 US and Canada: $27.1M Rest of the world: $271 Worldwide: $27.1M Aug 13, 1982 · English · Drama, Comedy, Romance $27.1M worldwide - 13
Apr 2, 1982 US and Canada: $23.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $23.7M - 14
Aug 4, 1982 US and Canada: $21.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $21.1M - 15
Jul 30, 1982 US and Canada: $21.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $21.1M - 16
Nov 12, 1982 US and Canada: $21M Rest of the world: $2.6K Worldwide: $21M - 17
Jul 16, 1982 US and Canada: $20.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $20.2M - 18
Oct 8, 1982 US and Canada: $20.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $20.1M - 19
Mar 19, 1982 US and Canada: $19.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $19.3M - 20
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982)May 21, 1982 US and Canada: $18.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $18.2M May 21, 1982 · English · Mystery, Thriller, Comedy $18.2M worldwide - 21
Sep 3, 1982 US and Canada: $16.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $16.9M - 22
Nov 10, 1982 US and Canada: $16.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $16.9M - 23
Dec 22, 1982 US and Canada: $15.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $15.8M - 24
Jun 11, 1982 US and Canada: $15.2M Rest of the world: $837 Worldwide: $15.2M - 25
Mar 5, 1982 US and Canada: $14.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $14.1M - 26
Jun 18, 1982 US and Canada: $13.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $13.1M - 27
Apr 9, 1982 US and Canada: $10.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $10.4M - 28
Oct 29, 1982 US and Canada: $10.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $10.1M - 29
Jun 4, 1982 US and Canada: $9.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $9.8M - 30
Jul 16, 1982 US and Canada: $9.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $9.1M - 31
Dec 17, 1982 US and Canada: $9.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $9.1M - 32
Aug 6, 1982 US and Canada: $8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $8M - 33
Mar 26, 1982 US and Canada: $7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7M - 34
Jul 30, 1982 US and Canada: $5.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $5.8M - 35
Feb 12, 1982 US and Canada: $5.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $5.3M - 36
Aug 13, 1982 US and Canada: $5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $5M - 37
Jul 16, 1982 US and Canada: $5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $5M - 38
Dec 15, 1982 US and Canada: $4.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $4.5M - 39
Jekyll and Hyde… Together Again (1982)Nov 10, 1982 US and Canada: $3.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.8M Nov 10, 1982 · English · Comedy, Sci-Fi, Horror $3.8M worldwide - 40
May 14, 1982 US and Canada: $3.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.6M - 41
Aug 27, 1982 US and Canada: $2.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.9M - 42
Oct 22, 1982 US and Canada: $2.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.9M - 43
Oct 29, 1982 US and Canada: $2.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.6M - 44
Apr 2, 1982 US and Canada: $2.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.4M - 45
Sep 24, 1982 US and Canada: $2.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.3M - 46
Oct 18, 1982 US and Canada: $946.5K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $946.5K - 47
Nov 1, 1982 US and Canada: $777.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $777.1K - 48
May 27, 1982 US and Canada: $375.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $375.7K - 49
Jun 25, 1982 US and Canada: $328K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $328K - 50
May 28, 1982 US and Canada: $143.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $143.4K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in 1982?
Of the top 10, Porky's (1982) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Victor Victoria (1982) made <1% of its gross abroad. Across all 55 films, $1.1B (100%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Tootsie (1982) $177.2M $177.2M US & Canada · 100% $285 elsewhere · <1%
- 2 Porky's (1982) $111.3M $111.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 48 Hrs. (1982) $78.9M $78.9M US & Canada · 100% $161 elsewhere · <1%
- 4 The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982) $69.7M $69.7M US & Canada · 100% $535 elsewhere · <1%
- 5 The Toy (1982) $47.1M $47.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 6 Best Friends (1982) $36.8M $36.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 7 Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip (1982) $36.3M $36.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 8 Young Doctors in Love (1982) $30.7M $30.7M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 9 The World According to Garp (1982) $29.7M $29.7M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 10 Victor Victoria (1982) $28.2M $28.2M US & Canada · 100% $14K elsewhere · <1%
Gross bands
How Many 1982 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
2 of 55 films crossed $100M and took $288.5M between them, 27% of the total. 27 films, 49% of the list, earned under $10M.
27% 64% 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 2 films, 4% of the list $288.5M · 27% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 26 films, 47% of the list $688.9M · 64% of the gross
- Under $10M 27 films, 49% of the list $91.6M · 9% of the gross
By release month
Which Month of 1982 Earned the Most?
December releases took the most, $396.5M from 8 films, led by Tootsie (1982). February was the quietest month ($5.3M). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.
- January Jan No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- February Feb Cannery Row (1982) $5.3M Cannery Row (1982)
- March Mar Porky's (1982) $216.2M Porky's (1982)
- April Apr Some Kind of Hero (1982) $36.5M Some Kind of Hero (1982)
- May May Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982) $22.3M Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982)
- June Jun Grease 2 (1982) $38.4M Grease 2 (1982)
- July Jul The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982) $191.3M The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982)
- August Aug Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) $64.1M Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
- September Sep Zapped! (1982) $19.2M Zapped! (1982)
- October Oct My Favorite Year (1982) $36.6M My Favorite Year (1982)
- November Nov Creepshow (1982) $42.6M Creepshow (1982)
- December Dec Tootsie (1982) $396.5M Tootsie (1982)
Last 10 years
How Does 1982 Compare With Previous Years?
Of these 10 years, 1980 earned the most: $1.1B from 54 films, led by The Blues Brothers (1980). 1982 took $1.1B.
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 13 films | 13 | $313.5M | – | 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 |
| 1981 42 films · −34% | 42 | $752.2M | −34% | Arthur (1981) $95.5M |
| 1982 55 films · +42% | 55 | $1.1B | +42% | Tootsie (1982) $177.2M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Comedy Movies Speak in 1982?
English-language comedy films took $923.3M across 51 films, 86% of the total, ahead of Spanish-language comedy films ($1.5K).
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 1982: 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 55 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing comedy movie in 1982?
Tootsie (1982) leads with $177.2M worldwide, $177.2M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Porky's (1982) at $111.3M and 48 Hrs. (1982) at $78.9M.
How much did comedy movies released in 1982 earn?
55 comedy films released in 1982 report a worldwide gross, $1.1B in all, or $19.4M per film on average. 1981 releases took $752.2M.
How many comedy movies released in 1982 made $1 billion?
None. 2 films crossed $100 million, led by Tootsie (1982) with $177.2M.
How is the 1982 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 1982. 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 1982 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.