#1 of 7 #1 drama movie of May 1982
1982 · Drama
$125.1M worldwide · 92% of the chart's total
$125M US & Canada · 100% $3.8K elsewhere · <1%
Drama box office · May 1982
Drama Box Office, May 1982: Top-Grossing Releases
Rocky III (1982) is the highest-grossing drama movie released in May 1982, with $125.1M worldwide, ahead of The Return of Martin Guerre (1982) at $3.7M and Wrong Is Right (1982) at $3.6M. 7 drama films released in May 1982 report a worldwide gross, $135.9M in all, 100% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 42% on April 1982, whose releases took $95.5M. By language, English leads with $132.1M across 4 drama releases.
- May 1982 releases with a gross
- 7
- combined worldwide
- $135.9M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs April 1982
- +42%
#1 of 7 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Drama Hits of May 1982?
Rocky III (1982) leads with $125.1M, 92% of the total. The top 5 together took $135.9M, 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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The chart
Every Drama Release of May 1982, 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 May 1982.
- 1 May 28, 1982 US and Canada: $125M Rest of the world: $3.8K Worldwide: $125.1M
- 2 May 14, 1982 US and Canada: $3.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.7M
- 3 May 14, 1982 US and Canada: $3.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.6M
- 4 May 21, 1982 US and Canada: $3.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.4M
- 5 May 28, 1982 US and Canada: $143.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $143.4K
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May 23, 1982 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6K - 7
May 19, 1982 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $807
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in May 1982?
Of the top 7, The Return of Martin Guerre (1982) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Rocky III (1982) made <1% of its gross abroad. Across all 7 films, $135.9M (100%) came from the US & Canada. 2 films of the top 7 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Rocky III (1982) $125.1M $125M US & Canada · 100% $3.8K elsewhere · <1%
- 2 The Return of Martin Guerre (1982) $3.7M $3.7M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 Wrong Is Right (1982) $3.6M $3.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Fighting Back (1982) $3.4M $3.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 The Escape Artist (1982) $143.4K $143.4K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 6 Identification of a Woman (1982) $1.6K No US & Canada figure reported
- 7 A Good Marriage (1982) $807 No US & Canada figure reported
By release week
Which Week of May 1982 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 22 (May 23–29) took $125.2M, led by Rocky III (1982). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 18 Wk 18 Apr 25–May 1 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 19 Wk 19 May 2–8 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 20 Wk 20 May 9–15 The Return of Martin Guerre (1982) $7.3M The Return of Martin Guerre (1982)
- Week 21 Wk 21 May 16–22 Fighting Back (1982) $3.4M Fighting Back (1982)
- Week 22 Wk 22 May 23–29 Rocky III (1982) $125.2M Rocky III (1982)
- Week 23 Wk 23 May 30–Jun 5 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does May 1982 Compare With May in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, May 1982 earned the most: $135.9M from 7 films, led by Rocky III (1982).
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1973 4 films | 4 | $9.6K | – | Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (1973) $8.5K |
| May 1974 3 films · +225650% | 3 | $21.7M | +225650% | Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974) $21.7M |
| May 1975 5 films · −42% | 5 | $12.5M | −42% | French Connection II (1975) $12.5M |
| May 1976 4 films · −97% | 4 | $405.2K | −97% | Mr. Klein (1976) $219.1K |
| May 1977 4 films · +102% | 4 | $819.4K | +102% | Citizens Band (1977) $815.5K |
| May 1978 8 films · +9178% | 8 | $76M | +9178% | The End (1978) $44.9M |
| May 1979 6 films · −95% | 6 | $3.5M | −95% | Zulu Dawn (1979) $1.9M |
| May 1980 4 films · +561% | 4 | $23.1M | +561% | Fame (1980) $21.2M |
| May 1981 5 films · +297% | 5 | $91.8M | +297% | The Four Seasons (1981) $50.4M |
| May 1982 7 films · +48% | 7 | $135.9M | +48% | Rocky III (1982) $125.1M |
Archive
Drama Box Office in 1982, Month by Month
The months of 1982 with their totals: December leads with $394.9M, led by Tootsie (1982).
- January $31.8M #1 Vice Squad (1982)
- February $94.8M #1 Quest for Fire (1982)
- March $41.5M #1 Diner (1982)
- April $95.5M #1 Chariots of Fire (1982)
- May $135.9M #1 Rocky III (1982)
- June $28.3M #1 Grease 2 (1982)
- July $207.6M #1 An Officer and a Gentleman (1982)
- August $58.1M #1 Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
- September $8.3M #1 The Draughtsman’s Contract (1982)
- October $165.3M #1 First Blood (1982)
- November $13.4M #1 The Last Unicorn (1982)
- December $394.9M #1 Tootsie (1982)
FAQ
Drama Box Office May 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 7 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing drama movie in May 1982?
Rocky III (1982) leads with $125.1M worldwide, $125M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Return of Martin Guerre (1982) at $3.7M and Wrong Is Right (1982) at $3.6M.
How much did drama movies released in May 1982 earn?
7 drama films released in May 1982 report a worldwide gross, $135.9M in all, or $19.4M per film on average. April 1982 releases took $95.5M.
How many drama movies released in May 1982 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Rocky III (1982) with $125.1M.
How is the May 1982 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 May 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 May 1982 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.