List of American films of 1984

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A list of American films released in 1984.
Amadeus won the Academy Award for Best Picture. The highest-grossing film of 1984 was Beverly Hills Cop.

A-B

Title Director Cast Genre Note
2010Peter Hyams Roy Scheider, Helen Mirren, John Lithgow, Bob Balaban, Dana Elcar Science fictionsequel to 2001: A Space Odyssey
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai W. D. RichterPeter Weller, Ellen Barkin, John Lithgow, Jeff Goldblum, Christopher Lloyd Science fiction 20th Century Fox
Against All OddsTaylor Hackford Jeff Bridges, Rachel Ward, James Woods, Richard Widmark, Dorian Harewood, Alex Karras, Jane Greer Dramaremake of Out of the Past
All of Me Carl Reiner Steve Martin, Lily Tomlin, Dana Elcar Comedy Columbia
Alley Cat Victor M. Ordonez Karin Mani, Robert Torti Action
AmadeusMiloš Forman Tom Hulce, F. Murray Abraham, Elizabeth Berridge, Jeffrey Jones Biographybio of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; won 8 Academy Awards
The Ambassador J. Lee Thompson Robert Mitchum, Ellen Burstyn, Donald Pleasence, Rock Hudson Thriller Cannon Group
American DreamerRick Rosenthal Tom Conti, JoBeth Williams, Giancarlo Giannini Comedy Warner Bros.
AngelRobert Vincent O'Neill Donna Wilkes, Dick Shawn, Susan Tyrrell Action New World Pictures
Bachelor PartyNeal Israel Tom Hanks, Tawny Kitaen, Adrian Zmed Comedy 20th Century Fox
Bad Manners Bobby Houston Martin Mull, Karen Black Comedy New World
Beat StreetStan Lathan Rae Dawn Chong, Guy Davis Drama, Music
Before Stonewall Greta Schiller Documentary
Best Defense Willard HuyckDudley Moore, Eddie Murphy, Kate Capshaw, George Dzundza Comedy Paramount
Beverly Hills CopMartin Brest Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold, John Ashton, Lisa Eilbacher, Bronson Pinchot, Ronny Cox Comedy1984 top-grossing film; 2 sequels
BirdyAlan Parker Matthew Modine, Nicolas Cage Dramabased on William Wharton novel
Blame It on Rio Stanley DonenMichael Caine, Joseph Bologna, Michelle Johnson, Demi Moore, Valerie Harper ComedyDonen's final film
Blind Date Nico Mastorakis Kirstie Alley, Joseph Bottoms, Keir Dullea Thriller New Line Cinema
Blood SimpleJoel Coen, Ethan Coen John Getz, Frances McDormand, M. Emmet Walsh, Dan Hedaya, Samm-Art Williams Suspensefirst film from Coen brothers
Body Double Brian De PalmaCraig Wasson, Melanie Griffith, Gregg Henry, Deborah Shelton Suspense Columbia
Body RockMarcelo Epstein Lorenzo Lamas, Ray Sharkey Musical
Bolero John DerekBo Derek, George Kennedy, Olivia d'Abo, Andrea Occhipinti Dramawon 6 Razzie awards
The BostoniansJames Ivory Christopher Reeve, Vanessa Redgrave, Jessica Tandy Dramabased on Henry James novel
The BountyRoger Donaldson Mel Gibson, Anthony Hopkins, Daniel Day-Lewis, Laurence Olivier Dramaremake of Mutiny on the Bounty
Breakin'Joel SilbergLucinda Dickey, Christopher McDonald, Ice-T Musical
Breakin' 2: Electric BoogalooSam Firstenberg Lucinda Dickey, Adolfo Quinones, Ice-T Musicalsequel
Broadway Danny Rose Woody Allen Mia Farrow, Woody Allen, Nick Apollo Forte Comedy, Drama Orion
The Brother from Another PlanetJohn Sayles Joe Morton, Steve James Comedy Cinecom
The Buddy System Glenn A. Jordan Richard Dreyfuss, Susan Sarandon, Nancy Allen, Jean Stapleton Comedy 20th Century Fox

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Title Director Cast Genre Note
C.H.U.D. Douglas CheekJohn Heard, Daniel Stern Horror, Science fiction New World
Cannonball Run IIHal Needham Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise, Dean Martin, Shirley MacLaine, Sammy Davis, Jr., Marilu Henner, Jackie Chan, Telly Savalas, Frank Sinatra Comedy Warner Bros.; sequel to 1981 film; final film of Martin, Sinatra
Children of the CornFritz Kiersch Peter Horton, Linda Hamilton Horror first in series
Choose MeAlan Rudolph Keith Carradine, Lesley Ann Warren, Geneviève Bujold, Rae Dawn Chong Drama
City HeatRichard Benjamin Clint Eastwood, Burt Reynolds, Madeline Kahn, Richard Roundtree, Jane Alexander, Rip Torn Crime comedy Warner Bros.
Cloak & DaggerRichard Franklin Dabney Coleman, Henry Thomas Adventure, Family Universal
The Company of Wolves Neil Jordan Angela Lansbury, Stephen Rea Fantasy, Horror ITC
Conan the DestroyerRichard Fleischer Arnold Schwarzenegger, Grace Jones, Wilt Chamberlain, Olivia d'Abo, Mako Action, Fantasy sequel to Conan the Barbarian
The Cotton ClubFrancis Ford Coppola Richard Gere, Gregory Hines, Diane Lane, Lonette McKee, Bob Hoskins, James Remar, Nicolas Cage, Maurice Hines, Fred Gwynne, Gwen Verdon Drama, Musical based on famed Harlem club
Country Richard Pearce Jessica Lange, Sam Shepard, Wilford Brimley Drama Touchstone
Crackers Louis Malle Donald Sutherland, Jack Warden, Sean Penn Crime comedy Universal
Crimes of PassionKen Russell Kathleen Turner, Anthony Perkins Drama New World
DreamscapeJoseph Ruben Dennis Quaid, Christopher Plummer, Kate Capshaw, Max von Sydow, David Patrick Kelly Science fiction 20th Century Fox
DuneDavid Lynch Kyle MacLachlan, Sting, Sean Young, Kenneth McMillan, Francesca Annis, José Ferrer, Patrick Stewart, Alicia Witt, Virginia Madsen Science fiction based on the novel by Frank Herbert
Electric DreamsSteve BarronLenny Von Dohlen, Virginia Madsen Comedy
The Evil That Men DoJ. Lee Thompson Charles Bronson, José Ferrer Action Tri-Star
Falling in LoveUlu Grosbard Robert De Niro, Meryl Streep, Harvey Keitel Romance Paramount
Fear City Abel Ferrara Tom Berenger, Billy Dee Williams, Melanie Griffith Action
Finders KeepersRichard Lester Michael O'Keefe, Louis Gossett, Jr., Beverly D'AngeloComedy CBS Films
FirestarterMark L. Lester Drew Barrymore, David Keith, George C. Scott, Martin Sheen, Heather Locklear, Louise Fletcher Thriller based on a story by Stephen King
FirstbornMichael Apted Teri Garr, Peter Weller, Corey Haim Drama Paramount
The Flamingo KidGarry Marshall Matt Dillon, Richard Crenna, Héctor Elizondo Comedy 20th Century Fox
A Flash of Green Victor Nunez Ed Harris, Blair Brown Drama
Flashpoint William Tannen Kris Kristofferson, Treat Williams Action HBO Films
FootlooseHerbert Ross Kevin Bacon, John Lithgow, Lori Singer, Dianne Wiest, Chris Penn Drama, Musical remade in 2011
Friday the 13th: The Final ChapterJoseph Zito Corey Feldman, Crispin Glover, Kimberly Beck Horror sequel
Gallavants Art Vitello Robert Lydiard, Vic Perrin, Peter Cullen Animation
Garbo TalksSidney Lumet Anne Bancroft, Ron Silver, Carrie Fisher Drama United Artists
Ghostbusters Ivan Reitman Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis, Rick Moranis, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts Science fiction, Comedy Columbia; first of series
Gimme an 'F'Paul JustmanStephen Shellen, Jennifer Cooke, Beth MillerComedy
Girls Nite OutRobert Deubel Julia Montgomery, Rutanya AldaHorror
Grandview, U.S.A.Randal Kleiser Jamie Lee Curtis, Patrick Swayze, C. Thomas Howell, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Troy Donahue, Carole Cook Drama Paramount
Gremlins Joe Dante Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Hoyt Axton Comedy, Horror sequel in 1990

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Title Director Cast Genre Note
Hard to Hold Larry Peerce Rick Springfield, Patti Hansen, Albert Salmi Musical Universal
Harry & Son Paul NewmanPaul Newman, Robby Benson, Ellen Barkin, Judith Ivey, Ossie Davis, Joanne Woodward Drama Orion
HeartbreakersBobby RothPeter Coyote, Nick Mancuso, Kathryn Harrold, Max Gail, Carol Wayne Drama Orion
Hot Dog... The MoviePeter Markle David Naughton, Shannon Tweed Comedy
The Hotel New Hampshire Tony Richardson Jodie Foster, Beau Bridges, Rob Lowe, Nastassja Kinski, Anita Morris, Matthew Modine Comedy, drama based on a novel by John Irving
The Ice PiratesStewart Raffill Robert Urich, Mary Crosby, Anjelica Huston Sci-fi MGM
IcemanFred Schepisi Timothy Hutton, John Lone, Lindsay Crouse Sci-fi
Indiana Jones and the Temple of DoomSteven Spielberg Harrison Ford, Jonathan Ke Quan, Kate Capshaw Action sequel to Raiders of the Lost Ark
Irreconcilable DifferencesCharles Shyer Ryan O'Neal, Drew Barrymore, Shelley Long Comedy Warner Bros.
The Jesse Owens Story Richard Irving Dorian Harewood, Dan Ammerman Biography
Johnny DangerouslyAmy Heckerling Michael Keaton, Marilu Henner, Griffin Dunne, Joe Piscopo, Maureen Stapleton, Peter Boyle Comedy 20th Century Fox
Just the Way You AreÉdouard Molinaro Kristy McNichol, Michael Ontkean Comedy MGM
The Karate KidJohn G. Avildsen Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, William Zabka, Martin Kove Drama 3 sequels plus 2010 remake
Killpoint Frank Harris Richard Roundtree, Leo Fong, Cameron Mitchell Action
LaceWilliam Hale Phoebe Cates, Angela Lansbury, Brooke Adams, Bess Armstrong, Anthony Quayle, Herbert Lom Drama TV mini-series; based on Shirley Conran novel
Lassiter Roger Young Tom Selleck, Jane Seymour, Lauren Hutton Adventure
The Last StarfighterNick Castle Lance Guest, Robert Preston, Dan O'Herlihy, Catherine Mary Stewart Science fiction Lorimar
The Little Drummer GirlGeorge Roy Hill Diane Keaton, Klaus Kinski, Sami Frey Thrillerbased on a novel by John le Carré
The Lonely GuyArthur Hiller Steve Martin, Judith Ivey, Charles Grodin Comedy based on Bruce Jay Friedman book
Love Letters Amy Holden Jones Jamie Lee Curtis, James Keach, Bonnie Bartlett Thriller New World Pictures
Love StreamsJohn Cassavetes Gena Rowlands, John Cassavetes Drama Cannon
Making the GradeDorian Walker Judd Nelson, Gordon Jump Comedy
Maria's Lovers Andrei Konchalovsky Nastassja Kinski, John Savage, Robert Mitchum Drama Cannon
Mass Appeal Glenn Jordan Jack Lemmon, Željko Ivanek, Charles Durning Drama based on play
Meatballs Part IIKen Weiderhorn Richard Mulligan, Kim Richards Comedy sequel to Meatballs
Micki and MaudeBlake Edwards Dudley Moore, Ann Reinking, Amy Irving Comedy Columbia
Mike's Murder James Bridges Debra Winger, Mark Keyloun Drama Warner Bros.
Missing in ActionJoseph Zito Chuck Norris, James Hong, M. Emmet Walsh Action Cannon
Moscow on the HudsonPaul Mazursky Robin Williams, María Conchita Alonso Comedy Columbia
Mrs. SoffelGillian Armstrong Diane Keaton, Mel Gibson, Edward Herrmann, Matthew Modine Drama MGM
The Muppets Take Manhattan Frank Oz Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz Family TriStar

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Title Director Cast Genre Note
The Naked Face Bryan Forbes Roger Moore, Rod Steiger, Elliott Gould, Anne Archer, David Hedison, Art Carney Mystery based on a novel by Sidney Sheldon
National Lampoon's Joy of Sex Martha Coolidge Cameron Dye, Colleen Camp, Ernie Hudson Comedy based on sex manual
The NaturalBarry Levinson Robert Redford, Robert Duvall, Glenn Close, Kim Basinger, Wilford Brimley, Richard Farnsworth, Robert Prosky, Barbara Hershey, Darren McGavin Drama based on a novel by Bernard Malamud
The NeverEnding StoryWolfgang Petersen Barret Oliver, Noah Hathaway, Gerald McRaneyFantasy 2 sequels
Night PatrolJackie Kong Linda Blair, Murray Langston, Pat Paulsen Comedy
Night of the CometThom Eberhardt Catherine Mary Stewart, Geoffrey Lewis Sci-fi
A Nightmare on Elm StreetWes Craven Robert Englund, Heather Langenkamp, John Saxon, Ronee Blakley, Amanda Wyss, Johnny DeppHorror first of series
Ninja III: The DominationSam Firstenberg Sho Kosugi, Lucinda Dickey Action
No Small AffairJerry Schatzberg Jon Cryer, Demi Moore, George Wendt Comedy Columbia
Not for Publication Paul Bartel Nancy Allen, David Naughton Comedy
Nothing Lasts Forever Tom Schiller Zach Galligan, Lauren Tom, Bill Murray Comedy not released in theaters or on DVD
Old Enough Marisa Silver Sarah Boyd, Rainbow Harvest, Danny Aiello Teen
Once Upon a Time in AmericaSergio Leone Robert De Niro, James Woods, Tuesday Weld, Elizabeth McGovern, Joe Pesci, Jennifer Connelly, Treat Williams, William Forsythe, Danny Aiello Drama winner of 2 BAFTA awards; Leone's last film
Over the Brooklyn BridgeMenahem Golan Elliott Gould, Shelley Winters, Margaux Hemingway, Burt Young, Carol Kane, Sid Caesar Comedy MGM/UA
Oxford BluesRobert Boris Rob Lowe, Ally Sheedy, Julian Sands Comedy remake of A Yank at Oxford
Paris, Texas Wim Wenders Harry Dean Stanton, Nastassja Kinski, Dean Stockwell Drama won Palme d'Or at Cannes Festival
A Passage to IndiaDavid Lean Judy Davis, Peggy Ashcroft, Alec Guinness Drama based on a novel by E. M. Forster; Lean's last film; 2 Oscars
The Perils of Gwendoline in the Land of the Yik-YakJust Jaeckin Tawny Kitaen, Brent Huff Action
The Philadelphia ExperimentStewart Raffill Michael Paré, Nancy Allen Sci-fi New World
Places in the HeartRobert Benton Sally Field, John Malkovich, Danny Glover, Lindsay Crouse, Ed Harris, Amy Madigan Drama Oscars for Field and screenplay
Police AcademyHugh Wilson Steve Guttenberg, Kim Cattrall, G. W. Bailey, Bubba Smith, George Gaynes, Leslie Easterbrook, David Graf, Michael Winslow, Donovan Scott Comedy first of series
The Pope of Greenwich VillageStuart Rosenberg Mickey Rourke, Eric Roberts, Daryl Hannah, Kenneth McMillan, Geraldine Page, M. Emmet Walsh, Burt Young Crime drama based on a novel by Vincent Patrick
ProtocolHerbert Ross Goldie Hawn, Andre Gregory, Chris SarandonComedy Warner Bros.
Purple Hearts Sidney J. Furie Ken Wahl, Cheryl Ladd War drama Warner Bros.
Purple RainAlbert Magnoli Prince, Morris Day, Apollonia Kotero Drama Academy Award for Musical Score
Racing with the MoonRichard Benjamin Sean Penn, Nicolas Cage, Elizabeth McGovern Drama Paramount
The Razor's EdgeJohn Byrum Bill Murray, Theresa Russell, Catherine Hicks, Denholm Elliott, Brian Doyle-Murray, James Keach Drama based on a novel by Somerset Maugham
Reckless James Foley Aidan Quinn, Daryl Hannah, Cliff De Young Romance
Red DawnJohn Milius Patrick Swayze, Lea Thompson, Charlie Sheen, C. Thomas Howell, Jennifer Grey, Harry Dean Stanton, Powers Boothe, Ben Johnson Action remade in 2012
Repo ManAlex Cox Emilio Estevez, Harry Dean Stanton, Tracey Walter Comedy Universal
Revenge of the NerdsJeff Kanew Anthony Edwards, Robert Carradine, Timothy Busfield, Curtis Armstrong Comedy 3 sequels
RhinestoneBob Clark Sylvester Stallone, Dolly Parton, Ron Leibman, Tim Thomerson, Richard Farnsworth Musical comedy 8 Razzie nominations
The RiverMark Rydell Mel Gibson, Sissy Spacek, Scott GlennDrama 4 Oscar nominations
Roadhouse 66 John Mark Robinson Willem Dafoe, Judge Reinhold Action
Romancing the StoneRobert Zemeckis Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner, Danny DeVito Comedy followed by The Jewel of the Nile
The Rosebud Beach Hotel Harry Hurwitz Colleen Camp, Peter Scolari, Christopher Lee Comedy
RunawayMichael Crichton Tom Selleck, Gene Simmons, Cynthia Rhodes Sci-fi TriStar
Savage StreetsDanny Steinmann Linda Blair, John Vernon Action
Secret HonorRobert Altman Philip Baker Hall Drama 1-character story (Richard Nixon)
SheenaJohn Guillermin Tanya Roberts, Ted Wass, Donovan Scott Adventure based on comic-book character
Silent Madness Simon Nuchtern Belinda Montgomery, Viveca Lindfors Horror
Silent Night, Deadly NightCharles E. Sellier, Jr. Lilyan Chauvin, Robert Brian Wilson, Linnea QuigleyHorror
Sixteen CandlesJohn Hughes Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall Comedy Universal
Slapstick of Another Kind Steven Paul Jerry Lewis, Madeline Kahn Comedy based on story by Kurt Vonnegut
A Soldier's StoryNorman Jewison Howard Rollins, Adolph Caesar, Denzel Washington Drama based on a play by Charles Fuller
Songwriter Alan Rudolph Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Melinda Dillon Drama TriStar
SplashRon Howard Daryl Hannah, Tom Hanks, John Candy, Eugene Levy Comedy Touchstone
Star Trek III: The Search for SpockLeonard Nimoy William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, George Takei Science fiction 2nd sequel to Star Trek
StarmanJohn Carpenter Jeff Bridges, Karen Allen, Charles Martin Smith Science fiction inspired TV series
Stop Making Sense Jonathan DemmeTalking Heads Documentary
Stranger Than ParadiseJim Jarmusch John Lurie, Eszter Balint, Richard Edson Comedy
Streets of FireWalter Hill Michael Paré, Diane Lane, Rick Moranis, Amy Madigan, Willem Dafoe Action Universal
SuburbiaPenelope Spheeris Jennifer Clay, Flea, Christina Beck Comedy
SupergirlJeannot Szwarc Helen Slater, Peter O'Toole, Faye Dunaway Superhero based on character from DC Comics
Surf IIRandall M. Badat Eddie Deezen, Cleavon Little, Eric Stoltz Comedy
Swing ShiftJonathan Demme Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, Christine Lahti, Ed HarrisDrama Warner Bros.

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Title Director Cast Genre Note
TankMarvin J. Chomsky James Garner, C. Thomas Howell, Shirley Jones Drama Lorimar
TeachersArthur Hiller Nick Nolte, JoBeth Williams, Judd Hirsch, Ralph Macchio, Lee Grant Drama United Artists
The TerminatorJames Cameron Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Michael Biehn, Lance Henriksen, Paul WinfieldScience fiction first of series
Terror in the Aisles Andrew J. Kuehn Donald Pleasence, Nancy Allen Documentary on horror films
Thief of HeartsDouglas Day Stewart Steven Bauer, Barbara Williams Drama
This Is Spinal TapRob Reiner Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer Comedy Embassy Pictures
Tightrope Richard Tuggle Clint Eastwood, Geneviève Bujold, Dan Hedaya Thriller Warner Bros.
Top Secret!Jim Abrahams, David Zucker Val Kilmer, Lucy Gutteridge, Omar Sharif Comedy Paramount
Under the VolcanoJohn Huston Albert Finney, Jacqueline Bisset Drama based on Malcolm Lowry novel
Unfaithfully YoursHoward ZieffDudley Moore, Nastassja Kinski, Armand Assante, Albert BrooksComedyremake of 1948 film
Until September Richard Marquand Karen Allen, Thierry Lhermitte Romance
Up the CreekRobert Butler Tim Matheson, Jennifer Runyon Comedy Orion
The Warrior and the SorceressJohn C. Broderick David Carradine, Maria Socas Action, Fantasy
Where the Boys Are '84Hy Averback Lisa Hartman, Lorna Luft, Wendy Schaal, Lynn-Holly Johnson, Russell Todd, Alana Stewart Comedyremake of 1960 film
Where the Toys Come From Theodore Thomas Animation
The Wild LifeArt Linson Chris Penn, Eric Stoltz, Lea Thompson, Rick Moranis, Ilan Mitchell-Smith Comedy Universal
The Woman in RedGene Wilder Gene Wilder, Gilda Radner, Joseph Bologna, Charles Grodin, Kelly Le Brock Comedy Academy Award for Best Song

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