English box office · 1985

English Box Office 1985: Highest-Grossing English Movies, Page 3

Back to the Future (1985) is the highest-grossing English-language movie released in 1985, with $385.1M worldwide, ahead of Rocky IV (1985) at $300.5M and Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985) at $300.4M. 166 English-language films released in 1985 report a worldwide gross, $3.5B in all, 80% of it from the US & Canada. 4 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 4% on 1984, whose releases took $3.4B. By genre, Drama leads with $1.5B across 76 English releases.

1985 releases with a gross: 166
combined worldwide: $3.5B
films crossed $100M: 4
vs 1984: +4%

#1 of 166

#1 English-language movie of 1985

Back to the Future (1985)

1985 · Adventure, Sci-Fi

$385.1M worldwide · 11% of the chart's total

$214.6M US & Canada · 56% $170.5M elsewhere · 44%

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Every English Release of 1985, Ranked by Worldwide Gross

Ranks 101 to 150 of 166. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in 1985.

101
Creator (1985) Sep 20, 1985 · Comedy, Sci-Fi $5.3M worldwide

Sep 20, 1985 US and Canada: $5.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $5.3M
102
King David (1985) Mar 29, 1985 · Action, Adventure $5.1M worldwide

Mar 29, 1985 US and Canada: $5.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $5.1M
103
Day of the Dead (1985) Jul 19, 1985 · Thriller, Horror $5M worldwide

Jul 19, 1985 US and Canada: $5M Rest of the world: $1K Worldwide: $5M
104
Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer (1985) Nov 15, 1985 · Animation, Adventure $4.9M worldwide

Nov 15, 1985 US and Canada: $4.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $4.9M
105
The Company of Wolves (1985) Apr 19, 1985 · Drama, Fantasy $4.4M worldwide

Apr 19, 1985 US and Canada: $4.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $4.4M
106
The Mean Season (1985) Feb 15, 1985 · Thriller, Crime $4.3M worldwide

Feb 15, 1985 US and Canada: $4.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $4.3M
107
Blood Simple (1985) Jan 18, 1985 · Drama, Thriller $4.3M worldwide

Jan 18, 1985 US and Canada: $3.9M Rest of the world: $411.8K Worldwide: $4.3M
108
My Science Project (1985) Aug 9, 1985 · Action, Adventure $4.1M worldwide

Aug 9, 1985 US and Canada: $4.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $4.1M
109
The Heavenly Kid (1985) Jul 26, 1985 · Fantasy, Comedy $3.9M worldwide

Jul 26, 1985 US and Canada: $3.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.9M
110
Turk 182 (1985) Feb 15, 1985 · Action, Drama $3.6M worldwide

Feb 15, 1985 US and Canada: $3.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.6M
111
The Bride (1985) Aug 16, 1985 · Sci-Fi, Fantasy $3.6M worldwide

Aug 16, 1985 US and Canada: $3.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.6M
112
Starchaser: The Legend of Orin (1985) May 11, 1985 · Sci-Fi, Animation $3.4M worldwide

May 11, 1985 US and Canada: $3.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.4M
113
Fraternity Vacation (1985) Dec 4, 1985 · Romance, Comedy $3.3M worldwide

Dec 4, 1985 US and Canada: $3.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.3M
114
The Legend of Billie Jean (1985) Jul 19, 1985 · Action, Drama $3.1M worldwide

Jul 19, 1985 US and Canada: $3.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $3.1M
115
Rappin’ (1985) May 10, 1985 · Music, Drama $2.9M worldwide

May 10, 1985 US and Canada: $2.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.9M
116
Fast Forward (1985) Feb 15, 1985 · Music, Drama $2.8M worldwide

Feb 15, 1985 US and Canada: $2.8M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.8M
117
Bad Medicine (1985) Nov 22, 1985 · Comedy $2.7M worldwide

Nov 22, 1985 US and Canada: $2.7M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.7M
118
Maxie (1985) Sep 27, 1985 · Fantasy, Romance $2.6M worldwide

Sep 27, 1985 US and Canada: $2.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.6M
119
Dance with a Stranger (1985) Mar 1, 1985 · Drama, Crime $2.2M worldwide

Mar 1, 1985 US and Canada: $2.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.2M
120
Turtle Diary (1985) Sep 10, 1985 · Drama, Romance $2.2M worldwide

Sep 10, 1985 US and Canada: $2.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.2M
121
The Quiet Earth (1985) May 11, 1985 · Drama, Thriller $2.1M worldwide

May 11, 1985 US and Canada: $2.1M Rest of the world: $427 Worldwide: $2.1M
122
Re-Animator (1985) Oct 18, 1985 · Sci-Fi, Horror $2M worldwide

Oct 18, 1985 US and Canada: $2M Rest of the world: $1.6K Worldwide: $2M
123
Warning Sign (1985) Aug 23, 1985 · Drama, Sci-Fi $1.9M worldwide

Aug 23, 1985 US and Canada: $1.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.9M
124
The Slugger's Wife (1985) Mar 29, 1985 · Sport, Comedy $1.9M worldwide

Mar 29, 1985 US and Canada: $1.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.9M
125
American Flyers (1985) Aug 16, 1985 · Drama, Sport $1.4M worldwide

Aug 16, 1985 US and Canada: $1.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.4M
126
Certain Fury (1985) Mar 1, 1985 · Action, Drama $1.4M worldwide

Mar 1, 1985 US and Canada: $1.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.4M
127
The Aviator (1985) Mar 1, 1985 · Drama, Adventure $1.3M worldwide

Mar 1, 1985 US and Canada: $1.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.3M
128
Wetherby (1985) Feb 20, 1985 · Mystery, Drama $1.3M worldwide

Feb 20, 1985 US and Canada: $1.3M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.3M
129
Dreamchild (1985) Oct 4, 1985 · Drama, Fantasy $1.2M worldwide

Oct 4, 1985 US and Canada: $1.2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.2M
130
DEFCON-4 (1985) Mar 15, 1985 · Sci-Fi, Action $1.1M worldwide

Mar 15, 1985 US and Canada: $1.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.1M
131
The Dream Is Alive (1985) Jun 1, 1985 · Documentary $1M worldwide

Jun 1, 1985 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1M
132
The Protector (1985) Jun 15, 1985 · Action, Thriller $981.8K worldwide

Jun 15, 1985 US and Canada: $981.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $981.8K
133
The Hit (1985) Mar 8, 1985 · Drama, Thriller $876.8K worldwide

Mar 8, 1985 US and Canada: $876.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $876.8K
134
The Adventures of Mark Twain (1985) Mar 1, 1985 · Family, Adventure $849.9K worldwide

Mar 1, 1985 US and Canada: $849.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $849.9K
135
Defence of the Realm (1985) Nov 25, 1985 · Action, Thriller $750K worldwide

Nov 25, 1985 US and Canada: $750K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $750K
136
Pumping Iron II: The Women (1985) May 3, 1985 · Documentary $628.1K worldwide

May 3, 1985 US and Canada: $628.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $628.1K
137
Fever Pitch (1985) Nov 22, 1985 · Drama $618.8K worldwide

Nov 22, 1985 US and Canada: $618.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $618.8K
138
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985) Sep 20, 1985 · Biography, Drama $570K worldwide

Sep 20, 1985 US and Canada: $437.5K Rest of the world: $132.4K Worldwide: $570K
139
Code Name: Emerald (1985) Sep 7, 1985 · Action, Drama $561.5K worldwide

Sep 7, 1985 US and Canada: $561.5K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $561.5K
140
Joshua Then and Now (1985) Sep 17, 1985 · Drama $542.4K worldwide

Sep 17, 1985 US and Canada: $542.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $542.4K
141
Joshua Then and Now (1985) Sep 17, 1985 · Drama $542.4K worldwide

Sep 17, 1985 US and Canada: $542.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $542.4K
142
Morons from Outer Space (1985) Sep 20, 1985 · Sci-Fi, Comedy $441.1K worldwide

Sep 20, 1985 US and Canada: $441.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $441.1K
143
The Good Father (1985) Nov 1, 1985 · Drama $421.2K worldwide

Nov 1, 1985 US and Canada: $421.2K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $421.2K
144
The Holcroft Covenant (1985) Sep 20, 1985 · Drama, Thriller $393.8K worldwide

Sep 20, 1985 US and Canada: $393.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $393.8K
145
Sylvester (1985) Mar 15, 1985 · Drama, Family $385.7K worldwide

Mar 15, 1985 US and Canada: $385.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $385.7K
146
Movers & Shakers (1985) May 3, 1985 · Comedy $372.4K worldwide

May 3, 1985 US and Canada: $372.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $372.4K
147
Revolution (1985) Dec 25, 1985 · Adventure, Drama $358.6K worldwide

Dec 25, 1985 US and Canada: $358.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $358.6K
148
Private Resort (1985) May 3, 1985 · Comedy $331.8K worldwide

May 3, 1985 US and Canada: $331.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $331.8K
149
Eleni (1985) Nov 1, 1985 · Drama, History $305.1K worldwide

Nov 1, 1985 US and Canada: $305.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $305.1K
150
The New Kids (1985) Jan 18, 1985 · Drama, Thriller $199.1K worldwide

Jan 18, 1985 US and Canada: $199.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $199.1K