List of American films of 1987

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A list of American films released in 1987.

The Last Emperor won the Academy Award for Best Picture.


Top grossing films

  1. Three Men and a Baby, starring Ted Danson, Steve Guttenberg, and Tom Selleck
  2. Fatal Attraction, starring Michael Douglas, Glenn Close, and Anne Archer
  3. Beverly Hills Cop II, starring Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold, John Ashton, Jurgen Prochnow, Brigitte Nielsen, Paul Reiser and Ronny Cox
  4. Good Morning, Vietnam, starring Robin Williams and Forest Whitaker
  5. Moonstruck, starring Cher, Nicolas Cage, Olympia Dukakis, Vincent Gardenia and Danny Aiello
  6. The Untouchables, starring Kevin Costner, Sean Connery, Andy Garcia, Charles Martin Smith and Robert De Niro.
  7. The Secret of My Succe$s, starring Michael J. Fox, Helen Slater, Richard Jordan and Margaret Whitton
  8. Stakeout, starring Richard Dreyfuss, Emilio Estevez, Madeleine Stowe and Aidan Quinn
  9. Lethal Weapon, starring Mel Gibson, Danny Glover and Gary Busey
  10. The Witches of Eastwick, starring Jack Nicholson, Cher, Susan Sarandon and Michelle Pfeiffer

A

Title Director Cast Genre Note
84 Charing Cross RoadDavid Jones Anne Bancroft, Anthony Hopkins, Judi Dench Drama From James Roose-Evans play
Adventures in BabysittingChris Columbus Elisabeth Shue, Maia Brewton, Keith Coogan, Anthony Rapp, Vincent D'Onofrio, Penelope Ann Miller Comedy aka A Night on the Town
The Alamo: 13 Days to GloryBurt Kennedy Brian Keith, James Arness, Alec Baldwin, Raúl Juliá Western, Biographymade for TV
Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold Gary Nelson Richard Chamberlain, Sharon Stone, James Earl Jones AdventureKing Solomon's Mines sequel
The AllnighterTamar Simon Hoffs Susanna Hoffs, Joan Cusack Comedy Universal
Amazing Grace and ChuckMike Newell Jamie Lee Curtis, Gregory Peck, William L. Petersen, Joshua Zuehlke, Alex English DramaTriStar
The Amazing Mr. BickfordFrank Zappa Clay animation
Amazon Women on the Moon5 directors Arsenio Hall, Carrie Fisher, Sybil Danning, Griffin Dunne, Kelly Preston, David Alan Grier, Steve Forrest, Steve Allen, Steve Guttenberg, Rosanna Arquette, Michelle Pfeiffer Comedy, Parody Universal Pictures
American Ninja 2: The ConfrontationSam Firstenberg Michael Dudikoff, Steve James Actionsequel to American Ninja
Angel HeartAlan ParkerMickey Rourke, Lisa Bonet, Robert De Niro, Charlotte Rampling Mystery From William Hjortsberg novel
AnguishBigas Luna Zelda Rubinstein, Michael Lerner Horror
AnnaYurek Bogayevicz Sally Kirkland, Paulina Porizkova, Robert Fields DramaGolden Globe for Kirkland
Anne of AvonleaKevin SullivanMegan Follows, Colleen Dewhurst, Wendy Hiller Drama sequel to Anne of Green Gables
Assassination Peter R. Hunt Charles Bronson, Jill Ireland, Stephen Elliott, Michael Ansara Action Cannon Films
Athens, Georgia: Inside OutTony GaytonR.E.M., The B-52's Documentary

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Title Director Cast Genre Note
Baby BoomCharles Shyer Diane Keaton, Sam Shepard, Harold Ramis, Sam Wanamaker, James Spader Comedy United Artists; later became TV series
Back to the BeachLyndall Hobbs Annette Funicello, Frankie Avalon, Bob Denver, Connie Stevens, Don Adams, Paul Reubens Comedy Paramount Pictures; spoof of '60s beach movies
Bagdad CaféPercy Adlon Marianne Sägebrecht, C. C. H. Pounder Drama co-produced with Germany
BarflyBarbet Schroeder Mickey Rourke, Faye Dunaway Drama written by Charles Bukowski
Bates MotelRichard RothsteinKurt Paul, Bud Cort, Lori Petty, Moses Gunn Horror spin-off of Psycho
Batteries Not IncludedMatthew Robbins Jessica Tandy, Hume Cronyn Science fictionaka Miracle on 8th Street
The Bedroom Window Curtis Hanson Elizabeth McGovern, Steve Guttenberg, Isabelle Huppert Suspense based on Anne Holden novel
The BelieversJohn Schlesinger Martin Sheen, Helen Shaver, Robert Loggia, Jimmy Smits, Elizabeth Wilson, Harris Yulin Horror based on Nicholas Conde novel
Benji the HuntedJoe Camp Family drama Walt Disney Pictures
BerserkerJefferson Richard Horror
Best SellerJohn Flynn James Woods, Brian Dennehy, Victoria Tennant Crime drama Orion
A Better Tomorrow 2 Chow-Yun Fat Action China
Beverly Hills Cop IITony Scott Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold, Brigitte Nielsen, Jürgen Prochnow, Ronny Cox, John Ashton Action, Comedy sequel to Beverly Hills Cop
Beyond TherapyRobert Altman Julie Hagerty, Jeff Goldblum, Glenda Jackson, Tom Conti, Christopher Guest Comedy New World Pictures
The Big BangPichaLuis Rego, Georges Aminel, Perrette Pradier Animated, Adult
The Big Easy Jim McBride Dennis Quaid, Ellen Barkin, Ned Beatty Crime dramaColumbia
The Big Town Harold Becker, Ben Bolt Matt Dillon, Diane Lane, Tommy Lee Jones, Bruce Dern, Lee Grant, Tom Skerritt, Suzy Amis Drama Columbia
Black WidowBob Rafelson Debra Winger, Theresa Russell, Sami Frey, Nicol Williamson, Dennis Hopper Crime drama 20th Century Fox
Blind Date Blake Edwards Bruce Willis, Kim Basinger, John Larroquette Comedy Willis's first film
Blood DinerJackie Kong Rick Burks Horror
Body SlamHal NeedhamDirk Benedict, Roddy Piper, Tanya Roberts Comedy
Born in East L.A.Cheech MarinCheech Marin, Daniel Stern, Paul Rodriguez ComedyCheech's first solo film
The Brave Little ToasterJerry Rees voices of Jon Lovitz, Tim Stack Animated
Bride of Boogedy
Broadcast NewsJames L. Brooks William Hurt, Albert Brooks, Holly Hunter, Joan Cusack, Robert Prosky, Lois Chiles, Jack Nicholson Drama, Comedy7 Oscar nominations
BurglarHugh Wilson Whoopi Goldberg, Bobcat Goldthwait Comedy Warner Bros.
Buster Keaton: A Hard Act to Follow Documentary
Buy & Cell Robert Boris Robert Carradine, Randall "Tex" Cobb, Ben Vereen, Imogene Coca, Roddy Piper Comedy
Can't Buy Me LoveSteve Rash Patrick Dempsey, Amanda Peterson, Seth Green Comedy Touchstone Pictures
Cannibal Hookers Comedy
Captive HeartsPaul Almond Pat Morita, Chris Makepeace Drama aka Fate of a Hunter
Celebration FamilyRobert Day Stephanie Zimbalist, James Read, Ed Begley, Jr. Drama made for TV
The Charles Bukowski Tapes
Cherry 2000Steve De Jarnatt Melanie Griffith, David Andrews, Tim Thomerson Sci-fi Orion
China GirlAbel Ferrara James Russo, David Caruso Drama
The Chipmunk AdventureJanice Karman Animated
Christmas Comes to Willow CreekRichard Lang John Schneider, Tom Wopat, Kim Delaney Drama
Cold Steel Dorothy Ann Puzo Brad Davis, Sharon Stone, Adam Ant Thriller Cinetel Films
CreepozoidsDavid DeCoteau Linnea Quigley Sci-fi
Creepshow 2 Michael Gornick George Kennedy, Dorothy Lamour, Lois Chiles Horror comedysequel to Creepshow
Critical ConditionMichael Apted Richard Pryor Comedy
Cross My Heart Armyan Bernstein Martin Short, Annette O'Toole, Paul Reiser Romantic comedy Universal
Cry FreedomRichard Attenborough Denzel Washington, Kevin KlineDrama, Biography based on Donald Woods book
The Cure for InsomniaJohn Henry Timmons IV Lee Groban Experimental 87 hours
Cyclone Fred Olen Ray Heather Thomas, Jeffrey Combs, Martin Landau Action
DancersHerbert Ross Mikhail Baryshnikov Drama
Daniel and the Towers Michael McKean, Allan Arbus Drama 61 minutes
Dark Tower Freddie Francis Michael Moriarty, Jenny Agutter, Theodore Bikel Horror
Date with an AngelTom McLoughlin Michael E. Knight, Emmanuelle Béart, David Dukes, Phoebe Cates Romantic comedy DeLaurentiis Entertainment
The DeadJohn Huston Anjelica Huston Drama John Huston's final film
Dead of WinterArthur Penn Mary Steenburgen, Roddy McDowall, Jan Rubeš Suspense My Name Is Julia Ross remake
Deadline Nathaniel Gutman Christopher Walken War
Dear America: Letters Home from VietnamBill Couturié Tom Berenger, Sean Penn Documentary
Death Before DishonorTerry Leonard Fred Dryer, Brian Keith, Joanna Pacuła Action New World Pictures
Death RunMichael J. Murphy Sci-fi UK film
Death Wish 4: The CrackdownJ. Lee Thompson Charles Bronson, Kay Lenz Thriller third sequel to Death Wish
Dinosaurs! – A Fun-Filled Trip Back in Time! Fred Savage Educational 30 minutes
Dirty DancingEmile Ardolino Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey, Jerry Orbach, Cynthia Rhodes, Jack Weston Romance Oscar for Best Original Song
DisorderliesMichael Schultz The Fat Boys, Ralph Bellamy Comedy
DollsStuart Gordon Horror
Dorf on Golf Tim Conway Comedy
Dorf's Golf Bible Tim Conway Comedy
Down Twisted Albert Pyun Carey Lowell, Charles Rocket Thriller
DragnetTom Mankiewicz Dan Aykroyd, Tom Hanks, Dabney Coleman, Harry Morgan, Alexandra Paul, Christopher Plummer Comedy Universal; satire of TV series Dragnet
Eddie Murphy Raw Eddie Murphy Comedy Concert film
Empire of the SunSteven SpielbergChristian Bale, John Malkovich, Miranda RichardsonWar drama Bale's first film
End of the Line Jay Russell Kevin Bacon, Wilford Brimley, Holly Hunter Drama
Enemy Territory Peter Manoogian Gary Frank, Ray Parker, Jr., Jan-Michael Vincent Action
Ernest Goes to Camp John Cherry III Jim VarneyComedy
Escape from SobiborJack Gold Alan Arkin, Joanna Pacuła, Rutger Hauer Drama television film
Evil Dead IISam RaimiBruce Campbell Horrorsequel to Evil Dead
Extreme Prejudice Walter Hill Nick Nolte, Powers Boothe, Rip Torn, María Conchita Alonso Action Carolco Pictures
Fatal AttractionAdrian LyneMichael Douglas, Glenn Close, Anne Archer Thriller Paramount; 5 Oscar nominations
Fatal BeautyTom Holland Whoopi Goldberg, Sam Elliott Comedy MGM
Fight for LifeElliot Silverstein Jerry Lewis, Patty Duke, Morgan Freeman Drama made for TV
Five CornersTony Bill Tim Robbins, Jodie Foster, John Turturro Drama written by John Patrick Shanley
Flowers in the AtticJeffrey Bloom Louise Fletcher, Victoria Tennant, Kristy Swanson Suspensebased on V. C. Andrews novel
From the Hip Bob Clark Judd Nelson, Elizabeth Perkins, John Hurt Comedy
Full Metal JacketStanley KubrickMatthew Modine, R. Lee Ermey, Vincent D'Onofrio, Adam Baldwin, Dorian Harewood, Arliss Howard War Warner Bros.; based on Gustav Hasford novel
G.I. Joe: The MovieDon Jurwich voices of Don Johnson, Burgess Meredith Animated based on Hasbro toy
Gardens of StoneFrancis Ford Coppola James Caan, Anjelica Huston, D. B. SweeneyWar drama American Zoetrope
The GateTibor Tacacs Stephen Dorff Horror
The Glass Menagerie Paul Newman Joanne Woodward, John Malkovich, Karen Allen Drama Tennessee Williams play
Good Morning, VietnamBarry Levinson Robin Williams, Robert Wuhl, Forest Whitaker, Bruno Kirby, J.T. Walsh War comedy Touchstone; Golden Globe for Williams
Grateful Dead: So Far The Grateful Dead Documentary

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Title Director Cast Genre Note
Hamburger HillJohn Irvin Dylan McDermott, Don Cheadle, Steven Weber War drama set in Vietnam
The Hanoi HiltonLionel Chetwynd Michael Moriarty, Paul Le Mat War drama set in Vietnam
Happy New YearJohn G. AvildsenPeter Falk, Charles Durning, Wendy Hughes, Tom CourtenayCrime comedy based on La Bonne Annee
Hard Ticket to Hawaii Andy Sidaris Dona Speir Action
Harry and the HendersonsWilliam Dear John Lithgow, Melinda Dillon, Don Ameche Comedy Oscar for Makeup
Hearts of FireRichard Marquand Bob Dylan, Rupert Everett Drama Lorimar Productions
Hell Comes to Frogtown Roddy Piper
Hello AgainFrank Perry Shelley Long, Corbin Bernsen, Judith Ivey, Sela Ward Comedy script by Susan Isaacs
Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night IIBruce PittmanMichael Ironside, Lisa Schrage Horror sequel to Prom Night
HellraiserClive Barker Andrew Robinson, Claire Higgins, Ashley Laurence Horror
The HiddenJack Sholder Kyle MacLachlan, Michael Nouri, Claudia Christian Sci-fi New Line Cinema
Hiding OutBob Giraldi Jon Cryer, Annabeth GishComedy
A Hobo's ChristmasWill MacKenzie Barnard Hughes, Gerald McRaney Drama TV
Hollywood ShuffleRobert TownsendRobert Townsend Comedy
Hope and GloryJohn Boorman Sarah Miles, Sammi Davis Drama 5 Oscar nominations
Hot PursuitSteven Lisberger John Cusack, Jerry Stiller, Ben Stiller Comedy
House II: The Second Story Ethan Wiley Arye Gross, Amy Yasbeck Horrorsequel to House
House of GamesDavid MametJoe Mantegna, Lindsay Crouse, Ricky Jay Drama Mamet's 1st film
Housekeeping Bill Forsyth Christine Lahti Drama
Howling III Phillippe Mora Barry Otto Horror2nd Howling sequel
HunkLawrence Bassoff Deborah Shelton, James Coco Comedy Crown International
I Was a Teenage Zombie J.E. Michalakas Horror comedy
I've Heard the Mermaids Singing Patricia Rozema Sheila McCarthy, Ann-Marie MacDonald Drama Miramax Films
In the Mood Phil Alden Robinson Patrick Dempsey, Talia Balsam, Beverly D'Angelo Comedy Lorimar
InnerspaceJoe Dante Dennis Quaid, Martin Short, Meg Ryan Comedy Oscar for Best Visual Effects
IronweedHéctor Babenco Jack Nicholson, Meryl Streep, Tom Waits, Fred Gwynne; Michael O'Keefe, Carroll Baker Drama From William Kennedy novel; 2 Oscar nominations
Ishtar Elaine May Warren Beatty, Dustin Hoffman, Isabelle Adjani, Charles Grodin, Tess Harper, Jack Weston Comedy Columbia; Razzie award for May
Jaws: The Revenge Joseph Sargent Lorraine Gary, Michael Caine, Mario Van Peebles Horrorthird sequel to Jaws; 7 Razzie nominations
The Jetsons Meet the Flintstones Animated based on the TV shows
Jocks Steve Carver Scott Strader, Perry Lang Comedy
King Lear Jean-Luc Godard Peter Sellars, Burgess Meredith, Molly Ringwald, Woody Allen Drama Cannon Films; modernization of Shakespeare's play
Kung Fu: The Next GenerationTony Wharmby Brandon Lee Martial arts TV
La BambaLuis Valdez Lou Diamond Phillips, Esai Morales, Rosanna DeSoto, Elizabeth Peña, Danielle von Zerneck Biography Story of Ritchie Valens
Lady BewareKaren Arthur Diane Lane Thriller Scotti Brothers Pictures
The Legend of the White Horse Christopher Lloyd, Dee Wallace, Christopher Stone Drama
Leonard Part 6Paul Weiland Bill Cosby, Joe Don Baker, Gloria Foster Comedy Won 3 Razzie awards
Less Than ZeroMarek Kanievska Andrew McCarthy, Jami Gertz, Robert Downey, Jr., James Spader Drama from Bret Easton Ellis novel
Lethal Weapon Richard Donner Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Gary Busey Action followed by 3 sequels
Light of DayPaul Schrader Michael J. Fox, Gena Rowlands, Joan Jett Drama TriStar Pictures
Like Father Like SonRod Daniel Kirk Cameron, Dudley Moore, Sean Astin Comedy Freaky Friday remake
LionheartFranklin J. Schaffner Eric Stoltz, Gabriel Byrne Fantasy
Living on Tokyo TimeSteven Okazaki
Long Gone Martin Davidson William Petersen, Virginia Madsen, Dermot Mulroney Sports comedy based on a novel by Paul Hemphill
The Lost BoysJoel Schumacher Jason Patric, Corey Haim, Dianne Wiest, Barnard Hughes, Kiefer Sutherland, Jami Gertz Horror Warner Bros.
Love Among ThievesRoger Young Audrey Hepburn, Robert Wagner Drama TV
Love at Stake John Moffitt Patrick Cassidy, Kelly Preston, Barbara Carrera Comedy
Made in HeavenAlan Rudolph Kelly McGillis, Timothy Hutton FantasyLorimar
Maid to OrderAmy Holden Jones Ally Sheedy, Valerie Perrine, Beverly D'Angelo Comedy Artisan Entertainment
Making Mr. RightSusan Seidelman John Malkovich, Ann Magnuson Comedy Orion Pictures
MaloneHarley Cokeliss Burt Reynolds, Cliff Robertson, Lauren Hutton Action Orion Pictures
Man on FireElie Chouraqui Scott Glenn, Joe Pesci Action remade in 2004
MannequinMichael Gottlieb Andrew McCarthy, Kim Cattrall Comedy One Touch of Venus remake
Masters of the UniverseGary Goddard Dolph Lundgren, Frank Langella, Courteney Cox Sci-fi Cannon Films
Matewan John Sayles Chris Cooper, Will Oldham, David Strathairn Drama
Meatballs III: Summer Job Patrick Dempsey, Sally Kellerman Comedy 2nd sequel to Meatballs
Miami Connection Richard Park Y.K. Kim, Vincent Hirsch Action
Million Dollar MysteryRichard Fleischer Tom Bosley Comedy 4 Razzie nominations
MissileFrederick Wiseman Documentary
The Monster SquadFred Dekker Stephen Macht, Tom Noonan, Andre Gower Horror comedy TriStar Pictures
MoonstruckNorman Jewison Cher, Nicolas Cage, Olympia Dukakis, Danny Aiello, Vincent Gardenia, John Mahoney Romantic comedy Academy Award for Cher
Morgan Stewart's Coming HomePaul Aaron, Terry Winter Jon Cryer, Paul Gleason, Lynn Redgrave Comedy aka Home Front
Mr. Nice Guy Jan Smithers, Mike McDonald Comedy
MunchiesBettina Hirsch Harvey Korman, Wendy Schaal Sci-fi from Roger Corman
My Best Friend's BirthdayQuentin Tarantino Quentin Tarantino Short subject
My Little GirlConnie Kaiserman James Earl Jones, Geraldine Page, Mary Stuart Masterson Drama final film for Page

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Title Director Cast Genre Note
Nadine Robert Benton Kim Basinger, Jeff Bridges, Rip Torn Comedy 78 minutes
Near Dark Kathryn Bigelow Adrian Pasdar, Jenny Wright, Bill Paxton Horror Bigelow's second film
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors Chuck Russell Heather Langenkamp, Patricia Arquette, Robert Englund Slasher second sequel of series
No Man's LandPeter Werner Charlie Sheen, D. B. Sweeney, Randy Quaid Crime drama Orion
No Way OutRoger Donaldson Kevin Costner, Gene Hackman, Sean Young, Will Patton, George Dzundza, Howard Duff, Iman Thriller based on The Big Clock
North ShoreWilliam Phelps Matt Adler Surfing
Nowhere to Hide Mario Azzopardi Amy Madigan, Michael Ironside Drama
Number One with a Bullet Jack Smight Robert Carradine, Billy Dee Williams, Valerie Bertinelli Action
NutsMartin Ritt Barbra Streisand, Richard Dreyfuss, Karl Malden, Leslie Nielsen, Maureen Stapleton, Robert Webber, Eli Wallach, James Whitmore Drama based on play by Tom Topor; Malden's final film
O.C. and StiggsRobert Altman Daniel H. Jenkins, Neill Barry, Paul Dooley, Jane Curtin, Jon Cryer, Cynthia Nixon, Martin Mull Comedy filmed in 1983, not released until '87
On the Black HillAndrew Grieve Drama
Orphans Alan J. Pakula Albert Finney, Matthew Modine Crime Lorimar
Outrageous FortuneArthur Hiller Bette Midler, Shelley Long, Peter Coyote Comedy Touchstone Pictures
Over the TopMenahem Golan Sylvester Stallone, Robert Loggia, David Mendenhall Action Cannon Films; 2 Razzie awards
OverboardGarry Marshall Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, Edward Herrmann Comedy MGM
The Pick-up ArtistJames Toback Robert Downey, Jr., Molly Ringwald, Dennis Hopper Drama 20th Century Fox
Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night voices of Scott Grimes, Tom Bosley, Don Knotts, Ed Asner, James Earl Jones, Rickie Lee Jones Family
Planes, Trains and AutomobilesJohn Hughes Steve Martin, John Candy Comedy written by Hughes
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol Jim Drake Steve Guttenberg, Bubba Smith, Michael Winslow, George Gaynes, David Graf, David Spade, Leslie Easterbrook, Bobcat Goldthwait, Corinne Bohrer Comedy third sequel to Police Academy
Poor Little Rich Girl: The Barbara Hutton StoryCharles Jarott Farrah Fawcett Biography TV film
A Prayer for the Dying Mike Hodges Mickey Rourke, Bob Hoskins, Alan Bates, Sammi DavisCrime dramaFrom Jack Higgins novel
Predator John McTiernan Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers, Jesse Ventura Sci-fi followed by 4 sequels
Prince of DarknessJohn Carpenter Donald Pleasence, Jameson Parker Sci-fi
The Princess BrideRob Reiner Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, André the Giant, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, Wallace Shawn, Billy Crystal, Peter Falk, Fred Savage Fantasy 20th Century Fox; from William Goldman novel
The PrincipalChristopher Cain James Belushi, Louis Gossett, Jr., Rae Dawn Chong Drama TriStar
Project XJonathan Kaplan Matthew Broderick, Helen Hunt Drama 20th Century Fox
Promised LandMichael Hoffman Kiefer Sutherland, Meg Ryan Drama Vestron
Radio DaysWoody Allen Mia Farrow, Dianne Wiest, Julie Kavner, Michael Tucker, Josh Mostel, Seth Green Comedy 2 Oscar nominations
Raising ArizonaJoel Coen Nicolas Cage, Holly Hunter, John Goodman Comedy 20th Century Fox
Rampage William Friedkin Michael Biehn, Deborah Van Valkenburgh, Nicholas Campbell, Alex McArthur Crime drama Miramax
Real MenDennis Feldman James Belushi, John Ritter Comedy United Artists
Red's DreamJohn Lasseter Animated
Redneck ZombiesPericles Lewnes Horror
Rent-a-Cop Jerry London Burt Reynolds, Liza Minnelli, James Remar Action Kings Row
Return to Horror HighBill Froelich Vince Edwards Horror
A Return to Salem's LotLarry Cohen Michael Moriarty, Samuel Fuller, Evelyn Keyes Horror
Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in ParadiseJoe Roth Robert Carradine, Anthony Edwards Comedy sequel to Revenge of the Nerds
Right to DiePaul Wendkos Raquel Welch Drama television film
RoboCop Paul Verhoeven Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, Dan O'Herlihy, Ronny Cox, Kurtwood Smith, Miguel Ferrer Science fiction Orion Films ; 2 Oscar nominations
The Rosary MurdersFred Walton Donald Sutherland, Charles Durning, Belinda Bauer Mystery Elmore Leonard script
RoxanneFred Schepisi Steve Martin, Daryl Hannah, Rick Rossovich, Shelley Duvall, Fred Willard Comedy based on Cyrano de Bergerac
RuPaul Is: Starbooty!Jon Witherspoon Comedy
The Running ManPaul Michael Glaser Arnold Schwarzenegger, Richard Dawson, María Conchita Alonso Sci-fi from Stephen King novel
RusskiesRick Rosenthal Joaquin Phoenix, Peter Billingsley Comedy

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Title Director Cast Genre Note
Salvation!Beth B. Viggo Mortensen, Exene Cervenka Comedy
Scooby-Doo Meets the Boo Brothers Animated
The Secret of My Succe$sHerbert Ross Michael J. Fox, Helen Slater, Margaret Whitton Comedy Universal
SeptemberWoody Allen Mia Farrow, Sam Waterston, Dianne Wiest, Elaine Stritch Drama grossed under $500,000
Shake! Otis at Monterey Otis Redding Concert Short film
Shy PeopleAndrei Konchalovsky Barbara Hershey, Jill Clayburgh Drama Cannes award for Hershey
The SicilianMichael Cimino Christopher Lambert, Terence Stamp Drama from novel by Mario Puzo
Siesta Mary Lambert Ellen Barkin, Gabriel Byrne, Jodie Foster Drama 2 Razzie nominations
Sign o' the Times Prince Prince Concert
Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2Lee Harry Eric Freeman Slasher sequel
Sister, SisterBill Condon Jennifer Jason Leigh, Judith Ivey Thriller Condon's 1st film
Slam Dance Wayne Wang Virginia Madsen, Tom Hulce Thriller
Slumber Party Massacre II Deborah Brock Crystal Bernard Slasher sequel to The Slumber Party Massacre
Snow White Michael Berz Diana Rigg Family direct to video
Some Kind of WonderfulHoward Deutch Eric Stoltz, Mary Stuart Masterson, Lea Thompson Rom com John Hughes script
Someone to LoveHenry Jaglom Orson Welles, Andrea Marcovicci, Sally Kellerman Drama
Someone to Watch Over Me Ridley Scott Tom Berenger, Mimi Rogers, Lorraine Bracco Suspense Columbia
Sorority House Massacre Carol Frank Angela O'Neill, Wendy Martel Slasher
SpaceballsMel Brooks John Candy, Bill Pullman, Rick Moranis, Joan Rivers, Daphne Zuniga, Mel Brooks Comedy parody of Star Wars
Square DanceDaniel Petrie Winona Ryder, Rob Lowe, Jason Robards Drama based on Alan Hines novel
The SqueezeRoger Young Michael Keaton Comedy
StakeoutJohn Badham Richard Dreyfuss, Emilio Estevez, Madeleine Stowe Crime followed by Another Stakeout
Steel DawnLance Hool Patrick Swayze, Lisa Niemi Action Vestron Video
The Stepfather Joseph Ruben Terry O'Quinn, Jill Schoelen Thriller
Still Crazy Like a Fox Jack Warden, John Rubinstein Drama based on TV series
Straight to Hell Alex Cox Courtney Love, Dennis Hopper Action
Street SmartJerry Schatzberg Christopher Reeve, Morgan Freeman, Kathy Baker Drama Oscar nomination for Freeman
Street Trash Jim Muro Horror
Succumbs R.E.M. Music
Summer HeatMichie Gleason Lori Singer, Anthony Edwards Drama
Summer SchoolCarl Reiner Mark Harmon, Kirstie Alley Comedy Paramount
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace Sidney J. Furie Christopher Reeve, Gene Hackman, Margot Kidder, Mariel Hemingway, Jon Cryer, Jackie Cooper SuperheroReeve's final Superman film
Superstar: The Karen Carpenter StoryTodd Haynes Biography 43 minutes
Surf Nazis Must Die
SurrenderJerry Belson Michael Caine, Sally Field, Steve Guttenberg Comedy
SuspectPeter Yates Cher, Dennis Quaid, Liam Neeson Drama
Sweet CountryMichael Cacoyannis Jane Alexander, John Cullum, Franco Nero Drama
Sweet Revenge Mark Sobel Nancy Allen, Gina Gershon Drama
Swimming to CambodiaJonathan Demme Spalding Gray Monologue
Teen Wolf TooChristopher Leitch Jason Bateman, Kim Darby, John Astin Comedy sequel to Teen Wolf
Terminus Pierre-William Glenn Karen Allen, Jurgen Prochnow Sci-fi
Terror SquadPeter Maris Chuck Connors Drama
They Still Call Me BruceJames Orr Johnny Yune, Robert Guillaume Comedy
Three Men and a Baby Leonard Nimoy Steve Guttenberg, Tom Selleck, Ted Danson, Nancy Travis Comedy Top-grossing 1987 U.S. film
Three O'Clock HighPhil Joanou Casey Siemaszko, Richard Tyson, Jeffrey Tambor Comedy
Three for the Road Bill L. Norton Charlie Sheen, Sally Kellerman Comedy
Throw Momma from the TrainDanny DeVito Billy Crystal, Danny DeVito, Anne Ramsey Comedy
Thunder Prince
A Tiger's Tale Peter Douglas Ann-Margret, C. Thomas Howell, Charles Durning Drama
Tigershark Martial arts
Tin MenBarry Levinson Richard Dreyfuss, Danny DeVito, Barbara Hershey Comedy
Tough Guys Don't Dance Norman Mailer Ryan O'Neal, Isabella Rossellini, Lawrence Tierney Mystery 7 Razzie nominations
The Trouble with Spies Burt Kennedy Donald Sutherland, Ned Beatty, Ruth Gordon Comedy
Uncle Meat Frank Zappa Frank Zappa, Linda Ronstadt, Haskell Wexler Documentary Direct to video
The UntouchablesBrian De Palma Sean Connery, Kevin Costner, Andy García, Robert De Niro, Patricia Clarkson, Charles Martin Smith Crime dramaBased on 1950s TV series; Academy Award for Connery
The Video DeadRobert Scott Horror
Video from HellFrank Zappa Documentary
Waiting for the MoonJill Godmilow Linda Hunt, Linda Bassett Biography
WalkerAlex Cox Ed Harris, Marlee Matlin Biography
Wall StreetOliver Stone Charlie Sheen, Michael Douglas, Daryl Hannah Drama Academy Award for Douglas
Wanted: Dead or AliveGary Sherman Rutger Hauer, Gene Simmons, Mel Harris Action based on 1950s TV series
Weeds John D. Hancock Nick Nolte, Ernie Hudson, William Forsythe Drama
The Whales of AugustLindsay Anderson Bette Davis, Lillian Gish, Vincent Price, Ann Sothern Drama final film for Gish
What You Mean We?Laurie Anderson Laurie Anderson Short
White of the EyeDonald Cammell David Keith, Cathy Moriarty Thriller
White Water SummerJeff Bleckner Kevin Bacon, Sean Astin Comedy
Who's That GirlJames Foley Madonna, Griffin Dunne, Haviland Morris, Bibi Besch Comedy 5 Razzie nominations
Wild Thing Max Reid Robert Knepper, Kathleen Quinlan Drama
The Witches of EastwickGeorge Miller Susan Sarandon, Cher, Michelle Pfeiffer, Jack Nicholson Comedy from John Updike novel
The Worst of Faces of Death Horror Faces of Death sequel
Yogi's Great Escape Animated
You Ruined My LifeDavid Ashwell Soleil Moon Frye Drama
Zombie HighRon Link Virginia Madsen Horror comedy

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