#1 of 7 #1 family movie of 1982
1982 · Family, Musical
$57.1M worldwide · 42% of the chart's total
$57.1M US & Canada · 100% $4.9K elsewhere · <1%
Family box office · 1982
Family Box Office 1982: Highest-Grossing Family Movies
Annie (1982) is the highest-grossing family movie released in 1982, with $57.1M worldwide, ahead of The Dark Crystal (1982) at $44.6M and Author! Author! (1982) at $13.1M. 7 family films released in 1982 report a worldwide gross, $136.9M in all, 98% of it from the US & Canada. That is down 19% on 1981, whose releases took $169.1M. By language, English leads with $136.9M across 7 family releases.
- 1982 releases with a gross
- 7
- combined worldwide
- $136.9M
- Annie (1982), the #1
- $57.1M
- vs 1981
- −19%
#1 of 7 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Family Hits of 1982?
Annie (1982) leads with $57.1M, 42% of the total. The top 5 together took $131.7M, 96% of what all 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 Family Release of 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 1982.
- 1 Jun 18, 1982 US and Canada: $57.1M Rest of the world: $4.9K Worldwide: $57.1M
- 2 Dec 17, 1982 US and Canada: $41.6M Rest of the world: $3M Worldwide: $44.6M
- 3 Jun 18, 1982 US and Canada: $13.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $13.1M
- 4 Apr 9, 1982 US and Canada: $10.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $10.4M
- 5 Nov 19, 1982 US and Canada: $6.5M Rest of the world: $1.8K Worldwide: $6.5M
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Nov 19, 1982 US and Canada: $5.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $5.1M - 7
Bugs Bunny’s 3rd Movie: 1001 Rabbit Tales (1982)Nov 19, 1982 US and Canada: $78.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $78.4K
Nov 19, 1982 · English · Animation, Comedy, Family $78.4K worldwide
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in 1982?
Of the top 7, Author! Author! (1982) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while The Dark Crystal (1982) made 7% of its gross abroad. Across all 7 films, $133.9M (98%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Annie (1982) $57.1M $57.1M US & Canada · 100% $4.9K elsewhere · <1%
- 2 The Dark Crystal (1982) $44.6M $41.6M US & Canada · 93% $3M elsewhere · 7%
- 3 Author! Author! (1982) $13.1M $13.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 Savannah Smiles (1982) $10.4M $10.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 The Last Unicorn (1982) $6.5M $6.5M US & Canada · 100% $1.8K elsewhere · <1%
- 6 Heidi’s Song (1982) $5.1M $5.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 7 Bugs Bunny’s 3rd Movie: 1001 Rabbit Tales (1982) $78.4K $78.4K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release month
Which Month of 1982 Earned the Most?
June releases took the most, $70.2M from 2 films, led by Annie (1982). April was the quietest month ($10.4M). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.
- January Jan No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- February Feb No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- March Mar No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- April Apr Savannah Smiles (1982) $10.4M Savannah Smiles (1982)
- May May No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- June Jun Annie (1982) $70.2M Annie (1982)
- July Jul No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- August Aug No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- September Sep No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- October Oct No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- November Nov The Last Unicorn (1982) $11.7M The Last Unicorn (1982)
- December Dec The Dark Crystal (1982) $44.6M The Dark Crystal (1982)
Last 10 years
How Does 1982 Compare With Previous Years?
Of these 10 years, 1977 earned the most: $206.1M from 9 films, led by The Rescuers (1977). 1982 took $136.9M.
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 2 films | 2 | $22.6M | – | The World’s Greatest Athlete (1973) $22.6M |
| 1974 5 films · +366% | 5 | $105.3M | +366% | Benji (1974) $39.6M |
| 1975 2 films · −65% | 2 | $36.9M | −65% | The Apple Dumpling Gang (1975) $36.9M |
| 1976 5 films · +68% | 5 | $61.9M | +68% | The Bad News Bears (1976) $32.2M |
| 1977 9 films · +233% | 9 | $206.1M | +233% | The Rescuers (1977) $71.2M |
| 1978 4 films · −75% | 4 | $51.5M | −75% | The Wiz (1978) $21M |
| 1979 3 films · +143% | 3 | $125.2M | +143% | The Muppet Movie (1979) $66.5M |
| 1980 5 films · −26% | 5 | $92.5M | −26% | Popeye (1980) $49.8M |
| 1981 8 films · +83% | 8 | $169.1M | +83% | The Fox and the Hound (1981) $63.5M |
| 1982 7 films · −19% | 7 | $136.9M | −19% | Annie (1982) $57.1M |
Archive
Family Box Office Year by Year
Every year from 1938 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2019 leads with $9.1B, led by The Lion King (2019).
2020s 7 years · $22.3B
2010s 10 years · $62.9B
- 2019 $9.1B #1 The Lion King (2019)
- 2018 $5.6B #1 Incredibles 2 (2018)
- 2017 $7.8B #1 Beauty and the Beast (2017)
- 2016 $8.9B #1 Finding Dory (2016)
- 2015 $6.3B #1 Minions (2015)
- 2014 $4.4B #1 Big Hero 6 (2014)
- 2013 $5.3B #1 Despicable Me 2 (2013)
- 2012 $4.8B #1 Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012)
- 2011 $4B #1 Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)
- 2010 $6.7B #1 Toy Story 3 (2010)
2000s 10 years · $44.3B
- 2009 $6.9B #1 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)
- 2008 $4.9B #1 Kung Fu Panda (2008)
- 2007 $5.7B #1 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)
- 2006 $5.1B #1 Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006)
- 2005 $5.2B #1 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
- 2004 $4.6B #1 Shrek 2 (2004)
- 2003 $4.2B #1 Finding Nemo (2003)
- 2002 $2.5B #1 Ice Age (2002)
- 2001 $3.1B #1 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
- 2000 $2.1B #1 Dinosaur (2000)
1990s 10 years · $14.6B
- 1999 $1.8B #1 Toy Story 2 (1999)
- 1998 $2B #1 A Bug's Life (1998)
- 1997 $1.1B #1 Bean (1997)
- 1996 $1.1B #1 The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)
- 1995 $2.1B #1 Toy Story (1995)
- 1994 $2.1B #1 The Lion King (1994)
- 1993 $1.7B #1 Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
- 1992 $607.3M #1 Sister Act (1992)
- 1991 $1.2B #1 Beauty and the Beast (1991)
- 1990 $940.8M #1 Home Alone (1990)
1980s 10 years · $3.1B
- 1989 $765.9M #1 Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989)
- 1988 $710.7M #1 Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)
- 1987 $412.1M #1 3 Men and a Baby (1987)
- 1986 $349.6M #1 The Karate Kid Part II (1986)
- 1985 $247M #1 The Goonies (1985)
- 1984 $123.3M #1 The Karate Kid (1984)
- 1983 $60.1M #1 A Christmas Story (1983)
- 1982 $136.9M #1 Annie (1982)
- 1981 $169.1M #1 The Fox and the Hound (1981)
- 1980 $92.5M #1 Popeye (1980)
1970s 9 years · $811.6M
- 1979 $125.2M #1 The Muppet Movie (1979)
- 1978 $51.5M #1 The Wiz (1978)
- 1977 $206.1M #1 The Rescuers (1977)
- 1976 $61.9M #1 The Bad News Bears (1976)
- 1975 $36.9M #1 The Apple Dumpling Gang (1975)
- 1974 $105.3M #1 Benji (1974)
- 1973 $22.6M #1 The World’s Greatest Athlete (1973)
- 1971 $11.1M #1 Fiddler on the Roof (1971)
- 1970 $191M #1 The Aristocats (1970)
1960s 9 years · $657.6M
- 1969 $51.3M #1 The Love Bug (1969)
- 1968 $8.8M #1 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968)
- 1967 $205.8M #1 The Jungle Book (1967)
- 1966 $16K #1 The Ghost of Monk’s Island (1966)
- 1965 $159.6M #1 The Sound of Music (1965)
- 1964 $179.7M #1 Mary Poppins (1964)
- 1963 $12M #1 The Sword in the Stone (1963)
- 1962 $14.8K #1 Bill of Hare (1962)
- 1960 $40.4M #1 Swiss Family Robinson (1960)
1950s 9 years · $412.6M
- 1959 $51.6M #1 Sleeping Beauty (1959)
- 1957 $91 #1 Old Yeller (1957)
- 1956 $42.1M #1 Around the World in 80 Days (1956)
- 1955 $93.9M #1 Lady and the Tramp (1955)
- 1954 $746 #1 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954)
- 1953 $92.6M #1 Peter Pan (1953)
- 1952 $36M #1 The Greatest Show on Earth (1952)
- 1951 $16K #1 Lovelorn Leghorn (1951)
- 1950 $96.4M #1 Cinderella (1950)
1940s 8 years · $438.2M
1930s 2 years · $210.7M
FAQ
Family 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 7 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing family movie in 1982?
Annie (1982) leads with $57.1M worldwide, $57.1M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Dark Crystal (1982) at $44.6M and Author! Author! (1982) at $13.1M.
How much did family movies released in 1982 earn?
7 family films released in 1982 report a worldwide gross, $136.9M in all, or $19.6M per film on average. 1981 releases took $169.1M.
How many family movies released in 1982 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, Annie (1982), earned $57.1M.
How is the 1982 family 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 family 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.