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Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies Released in 1986
This list shows all Based on Fiction Book/Short Story films released in 1986, including films that went direct-to-video, or only got an international theatrical release. For each film, we use the first date on which it was made available to the public, which might include international theatrical or domestic video releases that were a few days, or sometimes more, earlier than the domestic (US/Canada) theatrical release.
The revenue listed is the worldwide box office combined with the domestic home market revenue to date.
Domestic Analysis for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies for 1986
| Release Date | Movie | Genre | Release Type | Revenue to Date | Trailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1986 | |||||
| 1986 TBD | Half Moon Street | Drama | Theatrical | $1,131,399 | |
| January 17 | The Adventures of Mark Twain | Adventure | Theatrical | $646,803 | |
| The Clan of the Cave Bear | Adventure | Theatrical | $1,953,732 | ||
| February 1986 | |||||
| February 14 | Kaos | Drama | Theatrical | $11,412 | |
| Turtle Diary | Drama | Theatrical | $2,156,772 | ||
| February 21 | Bliss | Comedy | Theatrical | $6,998 | |
| The Frog Prince | Comedy | Theatrical | $14,845 | ||
| Nine 1/2 Weeks | Thriller/Suspense | Theatrical | $6,734,844 | ||
| March 1986 | |||||
| March 7 | Desert Hearts | Drama | Theatrical | $2,599,429 | |
| A Room with a View | Drama | Theatrical | $21,077,709 | ||
| April 1986 | |||||
| April 18 | Absolute Beginners | Musical | Theatrical | $930,211 | |
| April 25 | 8 Million Ways to Die | Action | Theatrical | $1,439,518 | |
| Apr, 1986 TBD | The Ladies Club | Drama | Theatrical | $0 | |
| May 1986 | |||||
| May 2 | Blue City | Action | Theatrical | $6,947,000 | |
| May 23 | Cobra | Action | Theatrical | $49,042,224 | |
| June 1986 | |||||
| June 18 | Legal Eagles | Comedy | Theatrical | $49,851,591 | |
| July 1986 | |||||
| July 2 | The Great Mouse Detective | Adventure | Theatrical | $30,700,858 | |
| July 25 | Heartburn | Comedy | Theatrical | $25,314,289 | |
| Maximum Overdrive | Horror | Theatrical | $9,263,212 | ||
| August 1986 | |||||
| August 8 | Stand by Me | Drama | Theatrical | $52,289,686 | |
| August 15 | The Fly | Horror | Theatrical | $37,587,024 | |
| Manhunter | Thriller/Suspense | Theatrical | $8,622,413 | ||
| September 1986 | |||||
| September 19 | The Men's Club | Drama | Theatrical | $2,556,361 | |
| September 26 | Where the River Runs Black | Adventure | Theatrical | $0 | |
| October 1986 | |||||
| October 10 | Deadly Friend | Horror | Theatrical | $8,988,731 | |
| Lamb | Drama | Theatrical | $0 | ||
| October 17 | The Color of Money | Drama | Theatrical | $52,293,000 | |
| October 24 | From Beyond | Horror | Theatrical | $1,070,053 | |
| November 1986 | |||||
| November 7 | 37º2 le matin | Drama | Theatrical | $1,968,482 | |
| 52 Pick-Up | Thriller/Suspense | Theatrical | $5,377,616 | ||
| Tai-Pan | Adventure | Theatrical | $4,000,000 | ||
| December 1986 | |||||
| December 1 | The Mosquito Coast | Drama | Theatrical | $14,302,000 | |
| December 29 | Kuryer | Comedy | Theatrical | $19,884 | |
| Unknown TBD | The Bedroom Window | Thriller/Suspense | Unknown | $0 | |