#1 of 7 #1 drama movie of July 1981
1981 · Adventure, Drama
$63.5M worldwide · 40% of the chart's total
$63.5M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Drama box office · July 1981
Drama Box Office, July 1981: Top-Grossing Releases
The Fox and the Hound (1981) is the highest-grossing drama movie released in July 1981, with $63.5M worldwide, ahead of Tarzan the Ape Man (1981) at $36.6M and Endless Love (1981) at $32.5M. 7 drama films released in July 1981 report a worldwide gross, $158.7M in all, 99% of it from the US & Canada. By language, English leads with $158.2M across 6 drama releases.
- July 1981 releases with a gross
- 7
- combined worldwide
- $158.7M
- The Fox and the Hound (1981), the #1
- $63.5M
- earned in the US & Canada
- 99%
#1 of 7 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Drama Hits of July 1981?
The Fox and the Hound (1981) leads with $63.5M, 40% of the total. The top 5 together took $158.2M, almost all of what the 7 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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Number 5
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The chart
Every Drama Release of July 1981, 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 July 1981.
- 1 Jul 10, 1981 US and Canada: $63.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $63.5M
- 2 Jul 24, 1981 US and Canada: $36.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $36.6M
- 3 Jul 17, 1981 US and Canada: $31.2M Rest of the world: $1.3M Worldwide: $32.5M
- 4 Jul 1, 1981 US and Canada: $14.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $14.9M
- 5 Jul 31, 1981 US and Canada: $10.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $10.9M
- 6
Jul 24, 1981 US and Canada: $492K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $492K - 7
Jul 31, 1981 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $29
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in July 1981?
Of the top 7, The Fox and the Hound (1981) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Endless Love (1981) made 4% of its gross abroad. Across all 7 films, $157.4M (99%) came from the US & Canada. 1 film of the top 7 reports no US & Canada figure.
- 1 The Fox and the Hound (1981) $63.5M $63.5M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 2 Tarzan the Ape Man (1981) $36.6M $36.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 Endless Love (1981) $32.5M $31.2M US & Canada · 96% $1.3M elsewhere · 4%
- 4 S.O.B. (1981) $14.9M $14.9M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 Victory (1981) $10.9M $10.9M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 6 Man of Iron (1981) $492K $492K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 7 Winter of Our Dreams (1981) $29 No US & Canada figure reported
By release week
Which Week of July 1981 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 28 (Jul 5–11) took $63.5M, led by The Fox and the Hound (1981). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 27 Wk 27 Jun 28–Jul 4 S.O.B. (1981) $14.9M S.O.B. (1981)
- Week 28 Wk 28 Jul 5–11 The Fox and the Hound (1981) $63.5M The Fox and the Hound (1981)
- Week 29 Wk 29 Jul 12–18 Endless Love (1981) $32.5M Endless Love (1981)
- Week 30 Wk 30 Jul 19–25 Tarzan the Ape Man (1981) $37.1M Tarzan the Ape Man (1981)
- Week 31 Wk 31 Jul 26–Aug 1 Victory (1981) $10.9M Victory (1981)
Earlier years
How Does July 1981 Compare With July in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, July 1981 earned the most: $158.7M from 7 films, led by The Fox and the Hound (1981).
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1972 2 films | 2 | $361.1K | – | The Master and Margarita (1972) $356.5K |
| July 1973 1 film · +537% | 1 | $2.3M | +537% | The Day of the Jackal (1973) $2.3M |
| July 1974 2 films · +857% | 2 | $22M | +857% | Death Wish (1974) $22M |
| July 1975 3 films · −100% | 3 | $20.1K | −100% | Fear of Fear (1975) $8.4K |
| July 1976 1 film · +26820% | 1 | $5.4M | +26820% | Lifeguard (1976) $5.4M |
| July 1977 2 films · +171% | 2 | $14.7M | +171% | Orca (1977) $14.7M |
| July 1978 2 films · −52% | 2 | $7M | −52% | International Velvet (1978) $7M |
| July 1979 3 films · +268% | 3 | $25.8M | +268% | Breaking Away (1979) $16.4M |
| July 1980 4 films · +225% | 4 | $83.9M | +225% | The Blue Lagoon (1980) $58.9M |
| July 1981 7 films · +89% | 7 | $158.7M | +89% | The Fox and the Hound (1981) $63.5M |
Archive
Drama Box Office in 1981, Month by Month
The months of 1981 with their totals: December leads with $314.5M, led by On Golden Pond (1981).
- January $21.3K #1 Thee (1981)
- February $41.1M #1 Fort Apache the Bronx (1981)
- March $35.5M #1 The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981)
- April $50.7M #1 Excalibur (1981)
- May $91.8M #1 The Four Seasons (1981)
- June $14.9M #1 The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia (1981)
- July $158.7M #1 The Fox and the Hound (1981)
- August $60.9M #1 Body Heat (1981)
- September $59.4M #1 Only When I Laugh (1981)
- October $47.1M #1 The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981)
- November $14.9M #1 Ragtime (1981)
- December $314.5M #1 On Golden Pond (1981)
FAQ
Drama Box Office July 1981: 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 7 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing drama movie in July 1981?
The Fox and the Hound (1981) leads with $63.5M worldwide, $63.5M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Tarzan the Ape Man (1981) at $36.6M and Endless Love (1981) at $32.5M.
How much did drama movies released in July 1981 earn?
7 drama films released in July 1981 report a worldwide gross, $158.7M in all, or $22.7M per film on average.
How many drama movies released in July 1981 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, The Fox and the Hound (1981), earned $63.5M.
How is the July 1981 drama 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 July 1981. 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 July 1981 drama 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.