What was the highest-grossing movie of the 1980s?

Last updated: August 14, 2024

The '80s saw the initial blockbuster era of the '70s go into overdrive. Like most things in the '80s, it seemed like movies were on steroids — and people were happy to cough up their dough to see things on the big screen.

There are A LOT of big movies from this decade that made some serious theatrical runs. But only can stand above them all in terms of pure moola. Which movie was it?