Rank Movie Release Date Distributor Genre Gross Tickets Sold
1
ET: The Extra-Terrestrial Jun 11, 1982 Universal Drama $321,999,812 109,523,745
2
Rocky 3 May 28, 1982 MGM Action $125,049,125 42,533,715
3
On Golden Pond Dec 4, 1981 Universal Drama $117,891,412 40,099,119
4
An Officer and a Gentleman Jul 28, 1982 Paramount Pictures Drama $111,907,443 38,063,756
5
Porky's Mar 19, 1982 20th Century Fox Comedy $109,492,484 37,242,341
6
Star Wars Ep. IV: A New Hope Jul 21, 1978 20th Century Fox Adventure $86,753,167 29,507,879
7
Star Trek II: The Wrath of … Jun 4, 1982 Paramount Pictures Adventure $78,912,963 26,841,143
8
Poltergeist Jun 4, 1982 MGM Horror $74,706,019 25,410,210
9
The Best Little Whorehouse … Jul 23, 1982 Universal Musical $69,701,637 23,708,039
10
Chariots of Fire Sep 25, 1981 Warner Bros. Drama $58,787,946 19,995,900
Total Gross of All Movies $2,735,720,164
Total Tickets Sold 930,516,990
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