Most Popular Movies 1989
This chart shows the 1989 movie releases that have attracted the most interest on The Numbers web site over the past 24 hours. A share of 100 corresponds to 1 percent of the total views for all 1989 releases.
See also: Domestic Release Schedule for 1989 - Top 1989 Worldwide
| ← 1988 | Most Popular Overall | 1990 → |
1
| Road House |
| Director: Rowdy Harrington |
| Lead Roles: Patrick Swayze as Dalton, Head Bouncer Double Deuce Club, Kelly Lynch as Dr. Elizabeth Clay |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 19, 1989 (Wide) by United Artists |
| Keywords: Action Thriller, Night Club, Set in Missouri, Life in a Small Town, Revenge, Romance, Relationships Gone Wrong, The Past Catching up with You, Organized Crime, Crime Boss, Gangs |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
|
Domestic BO: $30,050,028 |
2
| Star Trek V: The Final Frontier |
| Director: William Shatner |
| Lead Roles: William Shatner as Captain James Tiberius Kirk |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 9, 1989 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Keywords: Visual Effects, Action Adventure, Sibling Rivalry, Hostage, Rescue, Directing Yourself, Screenplay Written By the Star, Actors Making Their Directorial Debut |
| Classification: Based on TV, Action, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $52,210,049 |
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International BO: $17,989,951 |
3
| Driving Miss Daisy |
| Director: Bruce Beresford |
| Lead Roles: Morgan Freeman as Hoke Colburn , Jessica Tandy as Daisy Werthan |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 13, 1989 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Oscars Best Picture Winner, African Americans, Historical Drama, 1990 Oscars Best Picture Nominee |
| Classification: Based on Play, Drama, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
|
Domestic BO: $106,593,296 |
4
| Do the Right Thing |
| Director: Spike Lee |
| Lead Roles: Danny Aiello as Sal, Spike Lee as Mookie |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 30, 1989 (Limited) by Universal |
| Keywords: Black Urban, African Americans, Hood Film, Social Justice, Comedy Drama |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $26,004,026 |
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International BO: $47,476 |
5
| The Abyss |
| Director: James Cameron |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 9, 1989 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox |
| Keywords: Underwater, First Contact, Cold War, Relationships Gone Wrong, Exes in Love, Chase Adventure, Friendly Alien on Earth, Alien Encounters |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $54,763,229 |
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International BO: $30,205 |
6
| Roger & Me |
| Director: Michael Moore |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 20, 1989 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Political Documentary, Directing Yourself, Screenplay Written By the Star, Voiceover/Narration, Set in Michigan |
| Classification: Based on Real Life Events, Documentary, Live Action, Factual |
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Domestic BO: $6,706,368 |
7
| Kickboxer |
| Director: Mark DiSalle |
| Lead Roles: Jean-Claude Van Damme as Kurt Sloane |
| Initial Theatrical Release: September 8, 1989 (Wide) by Cannon |
| Keywords: Martial Arts, Sports Action, Revenge, Paralysis, Set in Thailand, Sex Crimes |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
|
Domestic BO: $14,533,681 |
8
| Henry V |
| Director: Kenneth Branagh |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 8, 1989 (Wide) by Goldwyn Entertainment |
| Keywords: Historical Drama, Royalty, Breaking the Fourth Wall, 1400s, War, Secret Identity, Treason |
| Classification: Based on Play, Drama, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $10,161,099 |
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International BO: $15,602 |
9
| Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade |
| Director: Steven Spielberg |
| Lead Roles: Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones, Denholm Elliott as Marcus Brody, Alison Doody as Dr. Elsa Schneider, John Rhys-Davies as Sallah, Sean Connery as Professor Henry Jones, Michael Byrne as Vogel |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 24, 1989 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Keywords: Treasure Hunters, Archaeology, Dysfunctional Family, Prologue, Same Role, Multiple Actors, Sequels With Returning Stars, Rescue, Nazis, Religious, Intertitle, Missing Person, Character's Journey Shown on Map, Chase Adventure |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $197,171,806 |
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International BO: $277,000,000 |
10
| The Toxic Avenger Part II |
| Director: Michael Herz, Lloyd Kaufman |
| Lead Roles: Ron Fazio as The Toxic Avenger |
| Initial Theatrical Release: February 24, 1989 (Wide) by Troma Entertainment |
| Keywords: Monster |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Black Comedy, Live Action, Science Fiction |
|
Domestic BO: $28,950 |
11
| Young Einstein |
| Director: Yahoo Serious |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 4, 1989 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Farcical / Slapstick Comedy, Inventor, Australia, Directing Yourself, Screenplay Written By the Star, 1900s, Romance, Rock 'n' Roll |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
|
Domestic BO: $11,536,599 |
12
| Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure |
| Director: Stephen Herek |
| Lead Roles: Keanu Reeves as Ted "Theodore" Logan, Alex Winter as Bill S. Preston, Esquire |
| Initial Theatrical Release: February 17, 1989 (Wide) by Orion Pictures, released as Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure |
| Keywords: Time Travel, Breaking the Fourth Wall, Prologue, Musicians, Intertitle, Step-Family, Ensemble, Heroic Adventure |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $40,485,039 |
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International BO: $25,072 |
13
| Major League |
| Director: David S. Ward |
| Lead Roles: Tom Berenger as Jake Taylor, Charlie Sheen as Rick 'Wild Thing' Vaughn, Corbin Bernsen as Roger Dorn |
| Initial Theatrical Release: April 7, 1989 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Keywords: Baseball, Underdog, Boss From Hell, Sports Comedy |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
|
Domestic BO: $49,793,054 |
14
| Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers |
| Director: Dominique Othenin-Girard |
| Lead Roles: Danielle Harris as Jamie Lloyd, Don Shanks as Michael Myers/Man in Black |
| Initial Theatrical Release: October 13, 1989 (Wide) by Galaxy International Releasing |
| Keywords: Slasher Horror, Supernatural |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Horror, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $11,642,254 |
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| When Harry Met Sally… |
| Director: Rob Reiner |
| Lead Roles: Billy Crystal as Harry Burns, Meg Ryan as Sally Albright |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 14, 1989 (Wide) by Columbia |
| Keywords: Romance, Set in New York |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Romantic Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $92,823,546 |
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International BO: $176,599 |
Synopsis
Harry and Sally have known each other for years, and are very good friends, but they fear sex would ruin the friendship.
16
| UHF |
| Director: Jay Levey |
| Lead Roles: Weird Al Yankovic as George Newman |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 21, 1989 (Wide) |
| Keywords: TV Industry, Prologue, Dream Sequence, Fired, Relationships Gone Wrong, Gambling, Screenplay Written By the Star, Surprise Twist, Money Troubles, Friendly Alien on Earth, TV News, Kidnap, Rescue, Improvised, Farcical / Slapstick Comedy, Directing Yourself, Director Cameo |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $6,157,157 |
17
| Glory |
| Director: Edward Zwick |
| Lead Roles: Matthew Broderick as Colonel Robert Gould Shaw, Denzel Washington as Trip |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 13, 1989 (Limited) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Historical Battles, War, African Americans, Historical Drama, The Civil War, 1860s, Bigotry, Slavery |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Drama, Live Action, Dramatization |
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Domestic BO: $26,828,365 |
18
| Eddie and the Cruisers II |
| Director: Jean-Claude Lord |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 18, 1989 (Wide) |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Musical, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $540,000 |
19
| Out of the Dark |
| Director: Michael Schroeder |
| Lead Roles: Karen Witter as Jo Ann, Karen Black as Ruth Wilson |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 5, 1989 (Limited) by Cinetel |
| Keywords: Film Noir |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Horror, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $419,428 |
20
| Society |
| Director: Brian Yuzna |
| Initial Theatrical Release: September 20, 1989 (Wide) (United Kingdom) |
| Keywords: Interspecies Romance, Adopted Family, Body Horror |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Black Comedy, Live Action, Science Fiction |
21
| Born on the Fourth of July |
| Director: Oliver Stone |
| Lead Roles: Tom Cruise as Ron Kovic |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 20, 1989 (Wide) by Universal |
| Keywords: Returning Soldiers, Biography, Vietnam War, War, Anti-war, Biographical Drama, 1990 Oscars Best Picture Nominee |
| Classification: Based on Factual Book/Article, Drama, Live Action, Dramatization |
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Domestic BO: $70,001,698 |
22
| Communion |
| Director: Philippe Mora |
| Lead Roles: Christopher Walken as Whitley Strieber |
| Initial Theatrical Release: 1989 (Wide) |
| Keywords: Alien Abduction, Faulty Memory, Cabin in the Woods, Holiday, 1980s, Hypnotism, Psychiatrist |
| Classification: Based on Factual Book/Article, Horror, Live Action, Dramatization |
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Domestic BO: $1,919,000 |
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| Chocolat |
| Director: Claire Denis |
| Lead Roles: Giulia Boschi as Amiee |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 10, 1989 (Limited) by Orion Classics |
| Keywords: Non-Chronological, Set in Africa, Interracial Romance, Bigotry, Cross-Class Romance, Infidelity, Relationships Gone Wrong |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
|
Domestic BO: $2,349,401 |
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International BO: $449,029 |
Synopsis
France reminisces about her childhood in Cameroon as her father comes and goes on call, which leads to the strengthening of her friendship with their devoted house servant, Protée, and to the escalating sexual tension between him and her mother, Aimée (Giulia Boschi). As Protée increasingly becomes an object of desire and of scorn, France’s memories become increasingly ambivalent.
24
| Back to the Future Part II |
| Director: Robert Zemeckis |
| Lead Roles: Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly (sr)/Marty McFly jr/Marlene McFly, Christopher Lloyd as Doc Emmett L. Brown |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 22, 1989 (Wide) by Universal |
| Keywords: Time Travel, Same Actor, Multiple Roles, Yesterday's Tomorrow, 2010s, 1950s, 1980s, Chase Adventure, Bullies, Gambling |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $118,450,002 |
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International BO: $213,521,866 |
25
| Mystery Train |
| Director: Jim Jarmusch |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 17, 1989 (Wide) by Orion Classics |
| Keywords: Segments |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $367,879 |
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International BO: $3,730 |