#1 of 13 #1 music movie of 1982
1982 · Comedy, Romance
$28.2M worldwide · 30% of the chart's total
$28.2M US & Canada · 100% $14K elsewhere · <1%
Music box office · 1982
Music Box Office 1982: Highest-Grossing Music Movies
Victor Victoria (1982) is the highest-grossing music movie released in 1982, with $28.2M worldwide, ahead of Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) at $27.1M and Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982) at $22.3M. 13 music films released in 1982 report a worldwide gross, $93.7M in all, 100% of it from the US & Canada. That is 4.6 times the total of 1981, whose releases took $20.3M. By language, English leads with $89.9M across 11 music releases.
- 1982 releases with a gross
- 13
- combined worldwide
- $93.7M
- Victor Victoria (1982), the #1
- $28.2M
- vs 1981
- ×4.6
#1 of 13 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Music Hits of 1982?
Victor Victoria (1982) leads with $28.2M, 30% of the total. The top 5 together took $85.9M, 92% of what all 13 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 Music 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 Mar 19, 1982 US and Canada: $28.2M Rest of the world: $14K Worldwide: $28.2M
- 2 Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)Aug 13, 1982 US and Canada: $27.1M Rest of the world: $271 Worldwide: $27.1M
Aug 13, 1982 · English · Drama, Comedy, Romance $27.1M worldwide - 3 Aug 6, 1982 US and Canada: $22.2M Rest of the world: $29.9K Worldwide: $22.3M
- 4 Dec 15, 1982 US and Canada: $4.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $4.5M
- 5 Oct 15, 1982 US and Canada: $3.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.8M
- 6
Oct 7, 1982 US and Canada: $3.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.8M - 7
Sep 24, 1982 US and Canada: $2.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.3M - 8
Sep 12, 1982 US and Canada: $1.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.1M - 9
Mar 7, 1982 US and Canada: $524.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $524.2K - 10
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 - 11
Jan 23, 1982 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $30.5K - 12
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains (1982)Oct 1, 1982 US and Canada: $25.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $25.7K Oct 1, 1982 · English · Drama, Music, Comedy $25.7K worldwide - 13
Apr 8, 1982 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $691
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in 1982?
Of the top 10, Honkytonk Man (1982) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982) made <1% of its gross abroad. Across all 13 films, $93.7M (100%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Victor Victoria (1982) $28.2M $28.2M US & Canada · 100% $14K elsewhere · <1%
- 2 Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) $27.1M $27.1M US & Canada · 100% $271 elsewhere · <1%
- 3 Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982) $22.3M $22.2M US & Canada · 100% $29.9K elsewhere · <1%
- 4 Honkytonk Man (1982) $4.5M $4.5M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 5 Let's Spend the Night Together (1982) $3.8M $3.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 6 La traviata (1982) $3.8M $3.8M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 7 Yes, Giorgio (1982) $2.3M $2.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 8 Say Amen, Somebody (1982) $1.1M $1.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 9 The Weavers: Wasn’t That a Time (1982) $524.2K $524.2K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 10 Bugs Bunny’s 3rd Movie: 1001 Rabbit Tales (1982) $78.4K $78.4K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Gross bands
How Many 1982 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
None of the 13 films reached $100M. 10 films, 77% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $93.7M total.
83% 17%
- $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $500M to $1B 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $100M to $500M 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $10M to $100M 3 films, 23% of the list $77.6M · 83% of the gross
- Under $10M 10 films, 77% of the list $16.1M · 17% of the gross
By release month
Which Month of 1982 Earned the Most?
August releases took the most, $49.4M from 2 films, led by Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982). April was the quietest month ($691). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.
- January Jan Gauche the Cellist (1982) $30.5K Gauche the Cellist (1982)
- February Feb No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- March Mar Victor Victoria (1982) $28.8M Victor Victoria (1982)
- April Apr Starstruck (1982) $691 Starstruck (1982)
- May May No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- June Jun No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- July Jul No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- August Aug Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) $49.4M Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
- September Sep Yes, Giorgio (1982) $3.4M Yes, Giorgio (1982)
- October Oct Let's Spend the Night Together (1982) $7.6M Let's Spend the Night Together (1982)
- November Nov Bugs Bunny’s 3rd Movie: 1001 Rabbit Tales (1982) $78.4K Bugs Bunny’s 3rd Movie: 1001 Rabbit Tales (1982)
- December Dec Honkytonk Man (1982) $4.5M Honkytonk Man (1982)
Last 10 years
How Does 1982 Compare With Previous Years?
Of these 10 years, 1980 earned the most: $262.6M from 13 films, led by The Blues Brothers (1980). 1982 took $93.7M.
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 5 films | 5 | $204.1K | – | Jesus Christ Superstar (1973) $102K |
| 1974 2 films · −50% | 2 | $102.6K | −50% | A Poem Is a Naked Person (1974) $96.8K |
| 1975 3 films · +9684% | 3 | $10M | +9684% | Nashville (1975) $10M |
| 1976 3 films · +697% | 3 | $80M | +697% | A Star Is Born (1976) $80M |
| 1977 7 films · +217% | 7 | $254M | +217% | Saturday Night Fever (1977) $237.1M |
| 1978 7 films · −73% | 7 | $69M | −73% | Up in Smoke (1978) $44.4M |
| 1979 7 films · +17% | 7 | $80.8M | +17% | All That Jazz (1979) $37.8M |
| 1980 13 films · +225% | 13 | $262.6M | +225% | The Blues Brothers (1980) $115.2M |
| 1981 5 films · −92% | 5 | $20.3M | −92% | The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia (1981) $14.9M |
| 1982 13 films · +362% | 13 | $93.7M | +362% | Victor Victoria (1982) $28.2M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Music Movies Speak in 1982?
English-language music films took $89.9M across 11 films, 96% of the total, ahead of Italian-language music films ($3.8M) and Japanese-language music films ($30.5K).
Archive
Music Box Office Year by Year
Every year from 1925 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2018 leads with $2B, led by Bohemian Rhapsody (2018).
2020s 7 years · $2.9B
2010s 10 years · $7B
- 2019 $543.5M #1 Rocketman (2019)
- 2018 $2B #1 Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)
- 2017 $531.2M #1 Baby Driver (2017)
- 2016 $803.5M #1 Sing (2016)
- 2015 $1B #1 Pitch Perfect 2 (2015)
- 2014 $508.5M #1 Step Up: All In (2014)
- 2013 $495.1M #1 Saving Mr. Banks (2013)
- 2012 $467.2M #1 Step Up Revolution (2012)
- 2011 $339.1M #1 Happy Feet Two (2011)
- 2010 $319.4M #1 Step Up 3-D (2010)
2000s 10 years · $6B
- 2009 $1.2B #1 Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009)
- 2008 $374M #1 Step Up 2: The Streets (2008)
- 2007 $831.5M #1 Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)
- 2006 $723.7M #1 Happy Feet (2006)
- 2005 $716.9M #1 Walk the Line (2005)
- 2004 $536.3M #1 Home on the Range (2004)
- 2003 $411.4M #1 School of Rock (2003)
- 2002 $487.1M #1 8 Mile (2002)
- 2001 $251.1M #1 Save the Last Dance (2001)
- 2000 $539.5M #1 Coyote Ugly (2000)
1990s 10 years · $2.2B
- 1999 $80.7M #1 Buena Vista Social Club (1999)
- 1998 $197.7M #1 The Wedding Singer (1998)
- 1997 $309.7M #1 The Full Monty (1997)
- 1996 $183.2M #1 Mr. Holland's Opus (1996)
- 1995 $1.5M #1 Georgia (1995)
- 1994 $31.3M #1 The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994)
- 1993 $180.1M #1 Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993)
- 1992 $858.7M #1 The Bodyguard (1992)
- 1991 $131.6M #1 The Doors (1991)
- 1990 $247.1M #1 Dick Tracy (1990)
1980s 10 years · $1.3B
- 1989 $42.4M #1 The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989)
- 1988 $114.1M #1 Beaches (1988)
- 1987 $83.6M #1 La Bamba (1987)
- 1986 $34.6M #1 Disorder (1986)
- 1985 $73.7M #1 The Last Dragon (1985)
- 1984 $360.2M #1 Footloose (1984)
- 1983 $188.2M #1 Flashdance (1983)
- 1982 $93.7M #1 Victor Victoria (1982)
- 1981 $20.3M #1 The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia (1981)
- 1980 $262.6M #1 The Blues Brothers (1980)
1970s 10 years · $686.3M
- 1979 $80.8M #1 All That Jazz (1979)
- 1978 $69M #1 Up in Smoke (1978)
- 1977 $254M #1 Saturday Night Fever (1977)
- 1976 $80M #1 A Star Is Born (1976)
- 1975 $10M #1 Nashville (1975)
- 1974 $102.6K #1 A Poem Is a Naked Person (1974)
- 1973 $204.1K #1 Jesus Christ Superstar (1973)
- 1972 $671.2K #1 Elvis on Tour (1972)
- 1971 $1.6K #1 The Music Lovers (1971)
- 1970 $191.4M #1 The Aristocats (1970)
1960s 8 years · $3.8M
- 1968 $1.4M #1 Elvis: The ’68 Comeback Special (1968)
- 1967 $4.4K #1 Magical Mystery Tour (1967)
- 1966 $5K #1 A Well Paid Walk (1966)
- 1965 $1.4K #1 Orgy of the Dead (1965)
- 1964 $2.4M #1 A Hard Day’s Night (1964)
- 1963 $1.4K #1 Summer Holiday (1963)
- 1962 $9.9K #1 Cléo from 5 to 7 (1962)
- 1961 $1.6K #1 Too Late Blues (1961)
1950s 10 years · $4.1M
- 1959 $75.4K #1 Jazz on a Summer’s Day (1959)
- 1958 $502.3K #1 South Pacific (1958)
- 1957 $20.2K #1 Silk Stockings (1957)
- 1956 $1.5K #1 Carousel (1956)
- 1955 $43.8K #1 Oklahoma! (1955)
- 1954 $7.6K #1 There’s No Business Like Show Business (1954)
- 1953 $3.3M #1 Dangerous When Wet (1953)
- 1952 $9.3K #1 Limelight (1952)
- 1951 $141K #1 The Tales of Hoffmann (1951)
- 1950 $14.8K #1 Rabbit of Seville (1950)
1940s 4 years · $514.2K
1930s 3 years · $951.7K
1920s 1 year · $4.4K
FAQ
Music 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 13 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing music movie in 1982?
Victor Victoria (1982) leads with $28.2M worldwide, $28.2M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) at $27.1M and Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982) at $22.3M.
How much did music movies released in 1982 earn?
13 music films released in 1982 report a worldwide gross, $93.7M in all, or $7.2M per film on average. 1981 releases took $20.3M.
How many music movies released in 1982 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, Victor Victoria (1982), earned $28.2M.
How is the 1982 music 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 music 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.