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English box office · April 1982

English Box Office, April 1982: Top-Grossing Releases

Chariots of Fire (1982) is the highest-grossing English-language movie released in April 1982, with $59.3M worldwide, ahead of The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982) at $39.1M and Some Kind of Hero (1982) at $23.7M. 10 English-language films released in April 1982 report a worldwide gross, $157.1M in all, 100% of it from the US & Canada. That is up 39% on March 1982, whose releases took $113.1M. By genre, Drama leads with $95.5M across 6 English releases.

April 1982 releases with a gross
10
combined worldwide
$157.1M
Chariots of Fire (1982), the #1
$59.3M
vs March 1982
+39%
Chariots of Fire (1982) movie poster #1 of 10
#1 English-language movie of April 1982

Chariots of Fire (1982)

1982 · Biography, Drama

$59.3M worldwide · 38% of the chart's total

$59M US & Canada · 99% $344.5K elsewhere · <1%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest English Hits of April 1982?

Chariots of Fire (1982) leads with $59.3M, 38% of the total. The top 5 together took $143M, 91% of what all 10 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Chariots of Fire (1982) movie poster Number 1
    $59.3M Chariots of Fire (1982)
    $59M US & Canada · 99% $344.5K elsewhere · <1%
  2. The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982) movie poster Number 2
    $39.1M The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982)
    $39.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  3. Some Kind of Hero (1982) movie poster Number 3
    $23.7M Some Kind of Hero (1982)
    $23.7M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  4. Silent Rage (1982) movie poster Number 4
    $10.5M Silent Rage (1982)
    $10.5M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  5. Savannah Smiles (1982) movie poster Number 5
    $10.4M Savannah Smiles (1982)
    $10.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every English Release of April 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 April 1982.

  1. 1 Chariots of Fire (1982) movie poster
    Chariots of Fire (1982) Apr 9, 1982 · Biography, Drama $59.3M worldwide
    Apr 9, 1982 US and Canada: $59M Rest of the world: $344.5K Worldwide: $59.3M
  2. 2 The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982) movie poster
    The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982) Apr 30, 1982 · Action, Adventure $39.1M worldwide
    Apr 30, 1982 US and Canada: $39.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $39.1M
  3. 3 Some Kind of Hero (1982) movie poster
    Some Kind of Hero (1982) Apr 2, 1982 · Drama, Comedy $23.7M worldwide
    Apr 2, 1982 US and Canada: $23.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $23.7M
  4. 4 Silent Rage (1982) movie poster
    Silent Rage (1982) Apr 2, 1982 · Action, Sci-Fi $10.5M worldwide
    Apr 2, 1982 US and Canada: $10.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $10.5M
  5. 5 Savannah Smiles (1982) movie poster
    Savannah Smiles (1982) Apr 9, 1982 · Comedy, Family $10.4M worldwide
    Apr 9, 1982 US and Canada: $10.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $10.4M
  6. 6 Cat People (1982) movie poster
    Cat People (1982) Apr 2, 1982 · Drama, Thriller $7M worldwide
    Apr 2, 1982 US and Canada: $7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7M
  7. 7 Penitentiary II (1982) movie poster
    Penitentiary II (1982) Apr 2, 1982 · Thriller, Drama $3.2M worldwide
    Apr 2, 1982 US and Canada: $3.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.2M
  8. 8 A Little Sex (1982) movie poster
    A Little Sex (1982) Apr 2, 1982 · Drama, Comedy $2.4M worldwide
    Apr 2, 1982 US and Canada: $2.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.4M
  9. 9 I, the Jury (1982) movie poster
    I, the Jury (1982) Apr 22, 1982 · Crime, Mystery $1.5M worldwide
    Apr 22, 1982 US and Canada: $1.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.5M
  10. 10 Starstruck (1982) movie poster
    Starstruck (1982) Apr 8, 1982 · Comedy, Drama $691 worldwide
    Apr 8, 1982 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $691
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in April 1982?

Of the top 10, The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Chariots of Fire (1982) made <1% of its gross abroad. Across all 10 films, $156.7M (100%) came from the US & Canada. 1 film of the top 10 reports no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 Chariots of Fire (1982) $59.3M
    $59M US & Canada · 99% $344.5K elsewhere · <1%
  2. 2 The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982) $39.1M
    $39.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  3. 3 Some Kind of Hero (1982) $23.7M
    $23.7M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  4. 4 Silent Rage (1982) $10.5M
    $10.5M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  5. 5 Savannah Smiles (1982) $10.4M
    $10.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  6. 6 Cat People (1982) $7M
    $7M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  7. 7 Penitentiary II (1982) $3.2M
    $3.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  8. 8 A Little Sex (1982) $2.4M
    $2.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  9. 9 I, the Jury (1982) $1.5M
    $1.5M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  10. 10 Starstruck (1982) $691
    No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands

How Many April 1982 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

None of the 10 films reached $100M. 5 films, 50% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $157.1M total.

  • $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 5 films, 50% of the list $143M · 91% of the gross
  • Under $10M 5 films, 50% of the list $14.1M · 9% of the gross
By release week

Which Week of April 1982 Had the Biggest Releases?

Films released in week 15 (Apr 4–10) took $69.7M, led by Chariots of Fire (1982). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.

  1. Week 14 Wk 14 Mar 28–Apr 3 Some Kind of Hero (1982) $46.7M Some Kind of Hero (1982)
  2. Week 15 Wk 15 Apr 4–10 Chariots of Fire (1982) $69.7M Chariots of Fire (1982)
  3. Week 16 Wk 16 Apr 11–17 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  4. Week 17 Wk 17 Apr 18–24 I, the Jury (1982) $1.5M I, the Jury (1982)
  5. Week 18 Wk 18 Apr 25–May 1 The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982) $39.1M The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982)
Earlier years

How Does April 1982 Compare With April in Earlier Years?

Of these 10 years, April 1982 earned the most: $157.1M from 10 films, led by Chariots of Fire (1982).

Month Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
April 1973 3 films 3 $21.5K – Ganja & Hess (1973) $21.2K
April 1974 5 films · +57539% 5 $12.4M +57539% The Sugarland Express (1974) $7.5M
April 1975 1 film · −76% 1 $2.9M −76% Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) $2.9M
April 1976 4 films · +3691% 4 $111.1M +3691% All the President's Men (1976) $70.6M
April 1977 2 films · −66% 2 $38.3M −66% Annie Hall (1977) $38.3M
April 1978 5 films · +26% 5 $48.2M +26% F.I.S.T. (1978) $20.4M
April 1979 3 films · +54% 3 $74.4M +54% Love at First Bite (1979) $43.9M
April 1980 4 films · −73% 4 $20.4M −73% The Last Married Couple in America (1980) $12.8M
April 1981 13 films · +572% 13 $137.4M +572% Excalibur (1981) $35M
April 1982 10 films · +14% 10 $157.1M +14% Chariots of Fire (1982) $59.3M
By genre

Which English Genres Earned the Most in April 1982?

Drama took $95.5M across 6 films, 61% of the total, ahead of Biography ($59.3M) and Sport ($59.3M). A film counts once for each of its genres.

April 1982 English Box Office by Genre

  1. Drama $95.5M
    6 films · #1 Chariots of Fire (1982)
  2. Biography $59.3M
    1 film · #1 Chariots of Fire (1982)
  3. Sport $59.3M
    1 film · #1 Chariots of Fire (1982)
  4. Horror $56.6M
    3 films · #1 The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982)
  5. Action $52.8M
    3 films · #1 The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982)
  6. Fantasy $46.1M
    2 films · #1 The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982)
  7. Adventure $39.1M
    1 film · #1 The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982)
  8. Crime $38.9M
    4 films · #1 Some Kind of Hero (1982)
  9. Comedy $36.5M
    4 films · #1 Some Kind of Hero (1982)
  10. War $23.7M
    1 film · #1 Some Kind of Hero (1982)
Archive

English Box Office in 1982, Month by Month

The months of 1982 with their totals: December leads with $483.3M, led by Tootsie (1982).

FAQ

English Box Office April 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 10 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing English-language movie in April 1982?

Chariots of Fire (1982) leads with $59.3M worldwide, $59M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982) at $39.1M and Some Kind of Hero (1982) at $23.7M.

How much did English-language movies released in April 1982 earn?

10 English-language films released in April 1982 report a worldwide gross, $157.1M in all, or $15.7M per film on average. March 1982 releases took $113.1M.

How many English-language movies released in April 1982 made $1 billion?

None. The biggest, Chariots of Fire (1982), earned $59.3M.

How much of the April 1982 English box office came from the US and Canada?

$156.7M of the $157.1M total, or 100%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 1 film of the 10 report no domestic figure.

How is the April 1982 English 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 April 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, and so are films whose stored language is most likely wrong.

How often is the April 1982 English 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.