#1 of 3 #1 crime movie of February 1985
The Falcon and the Snowman (1985)
1985 · Biography, Drama
$17.1M worldwide · 59% of the chart's total
$17.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Crime box office · February 1985
Crime Box Office, February 1985: Top-Grossing Releases
The Falcon and the Snowman (1985) is the highest-grossing crime movie released in February 1985, with $17.1M worldwide, ahead of Into the Night (1985) at $7.6M and The Mean Season (1985) at $4.3M. 3 crime films released in February 1985 report a worldwide gross, $29M in all, 100% of it from the US & Canada.
- February 1985 releases with a gross
- 3
- combined worldwide
- $29M
- The Falcon and the Snowman (1985), the #1
- $17.1M
- earned in the US & Canada
- 100%
#1 of 3 Top 3
What Were the Biggest Crime Hits of February 1985?
The Falcon and the Snowman (1985) leads with $17.1M, 59% of the total. The top 3 together took $29M, almost all of what the 3 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
- Number 1
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Number 2 -
Number 3
US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world
The chart
Every Crime 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 The Falcon and the Snowman (1985)Feb 8, 1985 US and Canada: $17.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $17.1M
Feb 8, 1985 · English · Biography, Drama, Thriller $17.1M worldwide - 2 Feb 22, 1985 US and Canada: $7.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7.6M
- 3 Feb 15, 1985 US and Canada: $4.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $4.3M
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in February 1985?
Of the top 3, The Falcon and the Snowman (1985) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while The Mean Season (1985) made 0% of its gross abroad. Across all 3 films, $29M (100%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 The Falcon and the Snowman (1985) $17.1M $17.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 2 Into the Night (1985) $7.6M $7.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 The Mean Season (1985) $4.3M $4.3M 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 $17.1M, led by The Falcon and the Snowman (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 The Falcon and the Snowman (1985) $17.1M The Falcon and the Snowman (1985)
- Week 7 Wk 7 Feb 10–16 The Mean Season (1985) $4.3M The Mean Season (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 1980 earned the most: $42.6M from 2 films, led by American Gigolo (1980). February 1985 took $29M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 1976 2 films | 2 | $28.8M | – | Taxi Driver (1976) $28.7M |
| February 1977 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| February 1978 1 film | 1 | $6.5M | – | Blue Collar (1978) $6.5M |
| February 1979 1 film · +100% | 1 | $13M | +100% | The Great Train Robbery (1979) $13M |
| February 1980 2 films · +227% | 2 | $42.6M | +227% | American Gigolo (1980) $22.7M |
| February 1981 2 films · −16% | 2 | $35.6M | −16% | Fort Apache the Bronx (1981) $29.2M |
| February 1982 3 films · −38% | 3 | $22.2M | −38% | Death Wish II (1982) $16.1M |
| February 1983 3 films · −60% | 3 | $8.9M | −60% | The Sting II (1983) $6.3M |
| February 1984 2 films · +99% | 2 | $17.6M | +99% | Lassiter (1984) $17.5M |
| February 1985 3 films · +65% | 3 | $29M | +65% | The Falcon and the Snowman (1985) $17.1M |
Archive
Crime Box Office in 1985, Month by Month
The months of 1985 with their totals: May leads with $80M, led by Fletch (1985).
- January $9.9M #1 Avenging Angel (1985)
- February $29M #1 The Falcon and the Snowman (1985)
- March $3.1M #1 Dance with a Stranger (1985)
- April $8.5M #1 Stick (1985)
- May $80M #1 Fletch (1985)
- June $27.6M #1 Prizzi's Honor (1985)
- July No grosses
- August $18.7M #1 Year of the Dragon (1985)
- September No grosses
- October $14.4M #1 Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins (1985)
- November $51.1M #1 To Live and Die in L.A. (1985)
- December $14.8M #1 Clue (1985)
FAQ
Crime 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 3 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing crime movie in February 1985?
The Falcon and the Snowman (1985) leads with $17.1M worldwide, $17.1M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Into the Night (1985) at $7.6M and The Mean Season (1985) at $4.3M.
How much did crime movies released in February 1985 earn?
3 crime films released in February 1985 report a worldwide gross, $29M in all, or $9.7M per film on average.
How many crime movies released in February 1985 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, The Falcon and the Snowman (1985), earned $17.1M.
How is the February 1985 crime 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 crime 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.