#1 of 4 #1 romance movie of July 1981
1981 · Comedy, Romance
$95.5M worldwide · 66% of the chart's total
$95.5M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Romance box office · July 1981
Romance Box Office, July 1981: Top-Grossing Releases
Arthur (1981) is the highest-grossing romance movie released in July 1981, with $95.5M worldwide, ahead of Endless Love (1981) at $32.5M and Eye of the Needle (1981) at $17.6M. 4 romance films released in July 1981 report a worldwide gross, $145.5M in all, 99% of it from the US & Canada.
- July 1981 releases with a gross
- 4
- combined worldwide
- $145.5M
- Arthur (1981), the #1
- $95.5M
- earned in the US & Canada
- 99%
#1 of 4 Top 4
What Were the Biggest Romance Hits of July 1981?
Arthur (1981) leads with $95.5M, 66% of the total. The top 4 together took $145.5M, almost all of what the 4 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 -
Number 4
US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world
The chart
Every Romance 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 17, 1981 US and Canada: $95.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $95.5M
- 2 Jul 17, 1981 US and Canada: $31.2M Rest of the world: $1.3M Worldwide: $32.5M
- 3 Jul 24, 1981 US and Canada: $17.6M Rest of the world: $52 Worldwide: $17.6M
- 4 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 4, Arthur (1981) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Endless Love (1981) made 4% of its gross abroad. Across all 4 films, $144.2M (99%) came from the US & Canada. 1 film of the top 4 reports no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Arthur (1981) $95.5M $95.5M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 2 Endless Love (1981) $32.5M $31.2M US & Canada · 96% $1.3M elsewhere · 4%
- 3 Eye of the Needle (1981) $17.6M $17.6M US & Canada · 100% $52 elsewhere · <1%
- 4 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 29 (Jul 12–18) took $128M, led by Arthur (1981). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 27 Wk 27 Jun 28–Jul 4 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 28 Wk 28 Jul 5–11 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 29 Wk 29 Jul 12–18 Arthur (1981) $128M Arthur (1981)
- Week 30 Wk 30 Jul 19–25 Eye of the Needle (1981) $17.6M Eye of the Needle (1981)
- Week 31 Wk 31 Jul 26–Aug 1 Winter of Our Dreams (1981) $29 Winter of Our Dreams (1981)
Earlier years
How Does July 1981 Compare With July in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, July 1981 earned the most: $145.5M from 4 films, led by Arthur (1981).
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1972 1 film | 1 | $356.5K | – | The Master and Margarita (1972) $356.5K |
| July 1973 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| July 1974 1 film | 1 | $73 | – | The Tamarind Seed (1974) $73 |
| July 1975 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| July 1976 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| July 1977 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| July 1978 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| July 1979 2 films | 2 | $36.6M | – | Dracula (1979) $20.2M |
| July 1980 2 films · +110% | 2 | $76.7M | +110% | The Blue Lagoon (1980) $58.9M |
| July 1981 4 films · +90% | 4 | $145.5M | +90% | Arthur (1981) $95.5M |
Archive
Romance Box Office in 1981, Month by Month
The months of 1981 with their totals: June leads with $216.4M, led by Superman II (1981).
- January $8.4K #1 Lili Marleen (1981)
- February $6.4M #1 Eyewitness (1981)
- March $31.5M #1 The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981)
- April $81.8M #1 Excalibur (1981)
- May $50.4M #1 The Four Seasons (1981)
- June $216.4M #1 Superman II (1981)
- July $145.5M #1 Arthur (1981)
- August $927.1K #1 On Trial (1981)
- September $15.6M #1 Continental Divide (1981)
- October $45.7M #1 The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981)
- November No grosses
- December $94.1M #1 Absence of Malice (1981)
FAQ
Romance 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 4 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing romance movie in July 1981?
Arthur (1981) leads with $95.5M worldwide, $95.5M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Endless Love (1981) at $32.5M and Eye of the Needle (1981) at $17.6M.
How much did romance movies released in July 1981 earn?
4 romance films released in July 1981 report a worldwide gross, $145.5M in all, or $36.4M per film on average.
How many romance movies released in July 1981 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, Arthur (1981), earned $95.5M.
How is the July 1981 romance 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 romance 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.