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
Road House |
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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 |
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Star Trek V: The Final Frontier |
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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
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The Abyss |
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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
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Henry V |
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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
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Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade |
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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
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Young Einstein |
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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 |
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Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure |
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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
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Domestic BO: $92,823,546
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International BO: $176,599
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Harry and Sally have known each other for years, and are very good friends, but they fear sex would ruin the friendship.
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UHF |
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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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Glory |
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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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Born on the Fourth of July |
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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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Chocolat |
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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 |
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Domestic BO: $2,349,401
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International BO: $449,029
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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.
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Back to the Future Part II |
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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
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