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English Box Office, December 1984: Top-Grossing Releases

Beverly Hills Cop (1984) is the highest-grossing English-language movie released in December 1984, with $316.4M worldwide, ahead of 2010: The Year We Make Contact (1984) at $40.4M and City Heat (1984) at $38.3M. 15 English-language films released in December 1984 report a worldwide gross, $578.5M in all, 86% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is 3.7 times the total of November 1984, whose releases took $155.2M. By genre, Comedy leads with $463.1M across 7 English releases.

December 1984 releases with a gross
15
combined worldwide
$578.5M
film crossed $100M
1
vs November 1984
×3.7
Beverly Hills Cop (1984) movie poster #1 of 15
#1 English-language movie of December 1984

Beverly Hills Cop (1984)

1984 · Action, Drama

$316.4M worldwide · 55% of the chart's total

$234.8M US & Canada · 74% $81.6M elsewhere · 26%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest English Hits of December 1984?

Beverly Hills Cop (1984) leads with $316.4M, 55% of the total. The top 5 together took $452.8M, 78% of what all 15 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Beverly Hills Cop (1984) movie poster Number 1
    $316.4M Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
    $234.8M US & Canada · 74% $81.6M elsewhere · 26%
  2. 2010: The Year We Make Contact (1984) movie poster Number 2
    $40.4M 2010: The Year We Make Contact (1984)
    $40.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  3. City Heat (1984) movie poster Number 3
    $38.3M City Heat (1984)
    $38.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  4. Dune (1984) movie poster Number 4
    $31.5M Dune (1984)
    $31.4M US & Canada · 100% $62.9K elsewhere · <1%
  5. Protocol (1984) movie poster Number 5
    $26.2M Protocol (1984)
    $26.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every English Release of December 1984, 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 December 1984.

  1. 1 Beverly Hills Cop (1984) movie poster
    Beverly Hills Cop (1984) Dec 5, 1984 · Action, Drama $316.4M worldwide
    Dec 5, 1984 US and Canada: $234.8M Rest of the world: $81.6M Worldwide: $316.4M
  2. 2 2010: The Year We Make Contact (1984) movie poster
    2010: The Year We Make Contact (1984) Dec 6, 1984 · Sci-Fi, Thriller $40.4M worldwide
    Dec 6, 1984 US and Canada: $40.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $40.4M
  3. 3 City Heat (1984) movie poster
    City Heat (1984) Dec 7, 1984 · Action, Comedy $38.3M worldwide
    Dec 7, 1984 US and Canada: $38.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $38.3M
  4. 4 Dune (1984) movie poster
    Dune (1984) Dec 14, 1984 · Action, Adventure $31.5M worldwide
    Dec 14, 1984 US and Canada: $31.4M Rest of the world: $62.9K Worldwide: $31.5M
  5. 5 Protocol (1984) movie poster
    Protocol (1984) Dec 21, 1984 · Comedy $26.2M worldwide
    Dec 21, 1984 US and Canada: $26.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $26.2M
  6. 6 Micki + Maude (1984) movie poster
    Micki + Maude (1984) Dec 21, 1984 · Comedy, Romance $26.1M worldwide
    Dec 21, 1984 US and Canada: $26.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $26.1M
  7. 7 The Cotton Club (1984) movie poster
    The Cotton Club (1984) Dec 14, 1984 · Drama, Crime $25.9M worldwide
    Dec 14, 1984 US and Canada: $25.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $25.9M
  8. 8 The Flamingo Kid (1984) movie poster
    The Flamingo Kid (1984) Dec 21, 1984 · Drama, Comedy $23.9M worldwide
    Dec 21, 1984 US and Canada: $23.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $23.9M
  9. 9 Johnny Dangerously (1984) movie poster
    Johnny Dangerously (1984) Dec 21, 1984 · Action, Thriller $17.1M worldwide
    Dec 21, 1984 US and Canada: $17.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $17.1M
  10. 10 Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo (1984) movie poster
    Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo (1984) Dec 21, 1984 · Drama, Comedy $15.1M worldwide
    Dec 21, 1984 US and Canada: $15.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $15.1M
  11. 11 The River (1984) movie poster
    The River (1984) Dec 1, 1984 · Drama $11.5M worldwide
    Dec 1, 1984 US and Canada: $11.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $11.5M
  12. 12 Mrs. Soffel (1984) movie poster
    Mrs. Soffel (1984) Dec 26, 1984 · Drama, Romance $4.4M worldwide
    Dec 26, 1984 US and Canada: $4.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $4.4M
  13. 13 Birdy (1984) movie poster
    Birdy (1984) Dec 21, 1984 · Drama, War $1.5M worldwide
    Dec 21, 1984 US and Canada: $1.5M Rest of the world: $51 Worldwide: $1.5M
  14. 14 The Bells of Fraggle Rock (1984) movie poster
    The Bells of Fraggle Rock (1984) Dec 24, 1984 · Family $231.7K worldwide
    Dec 24, 1984 US and Canada: $231.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $231.7K
  15. 15 Streetwise (1984) movie poster
    Streetwise (1984) Dec 7, 1984 · Documentary $9.9K worldwide
    Dec 7, 1984 US and Canada: $9.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $9.9K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in December 1984?

Of the top 10, 2010: The Year We Make Contact (1984) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Beverly Hills Cop (1984) made 26% of its gross abroad. Across all 15 films, $496.8M (86%) came from the US & Canada.

  1. 1 Beverly Hills Cop (1984) $316.4M
    $234.8M US & Canada · 74% $81.6M elsewhere · 26%
  2. 2 2010: The Year We Make Contact (1984) $40.4M
    $40.4M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  3. 3 City Heat (1984) $38.3M
    $38.3M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  4. 4 Dune (1984) $31.5M
    $31.4M US & Canada · 100% $62.9K elsewhere · <1%
  5. 5 Protocol (1984) $26.2M
    $26.2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  6. 6 Micki + Maude (1984) $26.1M
    $26.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  7. 7 The Cotton Club (1984) $25.9M
    $25.9M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  8. 8 The Flamingo Kid (1984) $23.9M
    $23.9M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  9. 9 Johnny Dangerously (1984) $17.1M
    $17.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  10. 10 Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo (1984) $15.1M
    $15.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Gross bands

How Many December 1984 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

1 of 15 films crossed $100M and took $316.4M between them, 55% of the total. 4 films, 27% of the list, earned under $10M.

  • $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 1 film, 7% of the list $316.4M · 55% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 10 films, 67% of the list $256M · 44% of the gross
  • Under $10M 4 films, 27% of the list $6.1M · 1% of the gross
By release week

Which Week of December 1984 Had the Biggest Releases?

Films released in week 49 (Dec 2–8) took $395.1M, led by Beverly Hills Cop (1984). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.

  1. Week 48 Wk 48 Nov 25–Dec 1 The River (1984) $11.5M The River (1984)
  2. Week 49 Wk 49 Dec 2–8 Beverly Hills Cop (1984) $395.1M Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
  3. Week 50 Wk 50 Dec 9–15 Dune (1984) $57.4M Dune (1984)
  4. Week 51 Wk 51 Dec 16–22 Protocol (1984) $109.8M Protocol (1984)
  5. Week 52 Wk 52 Dec 23–29 Mrs. Soffel (1984) $4.6M Mrs. Soffel (1984)
  6. Week 53 Wk 53 Dec 30–31 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years

How Does December 1984 Compare With December in Earlier Years?

Of these 10 years, December 1984 earned the most: $578.5M from 15 films, led by Beverly Hills Cop (1984).

Month Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
December 1975 5 films 5 $75.2M – Dog Day Afternoon (1975) $50M
December 1976 6 films · +251% 6 $263.8M +251% A Star Is Born (1976) $80M
December 1977 5 films · +12% 5 $295M +12% Saturday Night Fever (1977) $237.1M
December 1978 8 films · −33% 8 $197.7M −33% Every Which Way But Loose (1978) $85.2M
December 1979 12 films · +184% 12 $561.8M +184% Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) $106.3M
December 1980 10 films · −17% 10 $467.4M −17% 9 to 5 (1980) $103.3M
December 1981 13 films · −19% 13 $379.6M −19% On Golden Pond (1981) $119.3M
December 1982 13 films · +27% 13 $483.3M +27% Tootsie (1982) $177.2M
December 1983 15 films · −40% 15 $289.8M −40% Sudden Impact (1983) $67.6M
December 1984 15 films · +100% 15 $578.5M +100% Beverly Hills Cop (1984) $316.4M
By genre

Which English Genres Earned the Most in December 1984?

Comedy took $463.1M across 7 films, 80% of the total, ahead of Action ($403.3M) and Drama ($398.6M). A film counts once for each of its genres.

December 1984 English Box Office by Genre

  1. Comedy $463.1M
    7 films · #1 Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
  2. Action $403.3M
    4 films · #1 Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
  3. Drama $398.6M
    7 films · #1 Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
  4. Crime $397.8M
    4 films · #1 Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
  5. Thriller $373.9M
    3 films · #1 Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
  6. Sci-Fi $71.9M
    2 films · #1 2010: The Year We Make Contact (1984)
  7. Romance $54.3M
    3 films · #1 Micki + Maude (1984)
  8. Adventure $31.5M
    1 film · #1 Dune (1984)
  9. Music $25.9M
    1 film · #1 The Cotton Club (1984)
  10. Musical $15.1M
    1 film · #1 Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo (1984)
Archive

English Box Office in 1984, Month by Month

The months of 1984 with their totals: June leads with $781.4M, led by Ghostbusters (1984).

FAQ

English Box Office December 1984: 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 15 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing English-language movie in December 1984?

Beverly Hills Cop (1984) leads with $316.4M worldwide, $234.8M of it in the US & Canada. Next come 2010: The Year We Make Contact (1984) at $40.4M and City Heat (1984) at $38.3M.

How much did English-language movies released in December 1984 earn?

15 English-language films released in December 1984 report a worldwide gross, $578.5M in all, or $38.6M per film on average. November 1984 releases took $155.2M.

How many English-language movies released in December 1984 made $1 billion?

None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by Beverly Hills Cop (1984) with $316.4M.

How much of the December 1984 English box office came from the US and Canada?

$496.8M of the $578.5M total, or 86%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 0 films of the 15 report no domestic figure.

How is the December 1984 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 December 1984. 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 December 1984 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.