1981 in film


The following is an overview of events in 1981 in film, including the highest-grossing films, award ceremonies and festivals, a list of films released and notable deaths.

Highest-grossing films (U.S.)

The top ten films released in 1981 by box office gross in North America are as follows:
RankTitleDistributorBox-office gross
1Raiders of the Lost ArkParamount$212,222,025
2On Golden PondUniversal$119,285,432
3Superman IIWarner Bros.$108,185,706
4ArthurWarner Bros.$95,461,682
5StripesColumbia$85,297,000
6The Cannonball Run20th Century Fox$72,179,579
7Chariots of FireWarner Bros. / 20th Century Fox$58,972,904
8For Your Eyes OnlyUnited Artists$54,812,802
9The Four SeasonsUniversal$50,427,646
10Time BanditsEmbassy$42,365,581

Events

Palme d'Or :
Golden Lion :
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1981 films

By country/region