#1 of 5 #1 comedy movie of February 1985
1985 · Comedy
$10.2M worldwide · 28% of the chart's total
$10.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Comedy box office · February 1985
Comedy Box Office, February 1985: Top-Grossing Releases
Lost in America (1985) is the highest-grossing comedy movie released in February 1985, with $10.2M worldwide, ahead of Mischief (1985) at $8.7M and Into the Night (1985) at $7.6M. 5 comedy films released in February 1985 report a worldwide gross, $36.1M in all, 100% of it from the US & Canada. By language, English leads with $27.4M across 4 comedy releases.
- February 1985 releases with a gross
- 5
- combined worldwide
- $36.1M
- Lost in America (1985), the #1
- $10.2M
- earned in the US & Canada
- 100%
#1 of 5 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Comedy Hits of February 1985?
Lost in America (1985) leads with $10.2M, 28% of the total. The top 5 together took $36.1M, 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 Comedy Release of February 1985, 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 February 1985.
- 1 Feb 15, 1985 US and Canada: $10.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $10.2M
- 2 Feb 8, 1985 US and Canada: $8.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $8.7M
- 3 Feb 22, 1985 US and Canada: $7.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7.6M
- 4 Feb 8, 1985 US and Canada: $6.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $6.1M
- 5 Feb 15, 1985 US and Canada: $3.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.6M
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in February 1985?
Of the top 5, Lost in America (1985) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Turk 182 (1985) made 0% of its gross abroad. Across all 5 films, $36.1M (100%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Lost in America (1985) $10.2M $10.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 2 Mischief (1985) $8.7M $8.7M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 Into the Night (1985) $7.6M $7.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Heaven Help Us (1985) $6.1M $6.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 Turk 182 (1985) $3.6M $3.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of February 1985 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 6 (Feb 3–9) took $14.8M, led by Mischief (1985). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 5 Wk 5 Jan 27–Feb 2 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 6 Wk 6 Feb 3–9 Mischief (1985) $14.8M Mischief (1985)
- Week 7 Wk 7 Feb 10–16 Lost in America (1985) $13.8M Lost in America (1985)
- Week 8 Wk 8 Feb 17–23 Into the Night (1985) $7.6M Into the Night (1985)
- Week 9 Wk 9 Feb 24–Mar 2 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does February 1985 Compare With February in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, February 1984 earned the most: $68.2M from 6 films, led by Weekend Pass (1984). February 1985 took $36.1M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 1976 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| February 1977 1 film | 1 | $28M | – | Slap Shot (1977) $28M |
| February 1978 1 film · −40% | 1 | $16.9M | −40% | The One and Only (1978) $16.9M |
| February 1979 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| February 1980 4 films | 4 | $26.5M | – | Hero at Large (1980) $15.9M |
| February 1981 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| February 1982 1 film | 1 | $5.3M | – | Cannery Row (1982) $5.3M |
| February 1983 7 films · +386% | 7 | $25.8M | +386% | Lovesick (1983) $10.2M |
| February 1984 6 films · +165% | 6 | $68.2M | +165% | Weekend Pass (1984) $21.1M |
| February 1985 5 films · −47% | 5 | $36.1M | −47% | Lost in America (1985) $10.2M |
Archive
Comedy Box Office in 1985, Month by Month
The months of 1985 with their totals: July leads with $446.9M, led by Back to the Future (1985).
- January $9.5M #1 Tuff Turf (1985)
- February $36.1M #1 Lost in America (1985)
- March $144.9M #1 Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985)
- April $87.4M #1 Desperately Seeking Susan (1985)
- May $134.4M #1 Fletch (1985)
- June $99.8M #1 The Goonies (1985)
- July $446.9M #1 Back to the Future (1985)
- August $215.4M #1 Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985)
- September $21.1M #1 After Hours (1985)
- October $37.8M #1 Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins (1985)
- November $49.4M #1 King Solomon's Mines (1985)
- December $220M #1 The Jewel of the Nile (1985)
FAQ
Comedy Box Office February 1985: 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 comedy movie in February 1985?
Lost in America (1985) leads with $10.2M worldwide, $10.2M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Mischief (1985) at $8.7M and Into the Night (1985) at $7.6M.
How much did comedy movies released in February 1985 earn?
5 comedy films released in February 1985 report a worldwide gross, $36.1M in all, or $7.2M per film on average.
How many comedy movies released in February 1985 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, Lost in America (1985), earned $10.2M.
How is the February 1985 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 February 1985. 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 February 1985 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.