Most Popular Movies 1974
This chart shows the 1974 movie releases that have attracted the most interest on The Numbers web site over the past 24 hours. A share of 100 corresponds to 1 percent of the total views for all 1974 releases.
See also: Domestic Release Schedule for 1974 - Top 1974 Worldwide
| Most Popular Overall | 1975 → |
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| The Godfather: Part II |
| Director: Francis Ford Coppola |
| Lead Roles: Al Pacino as Michael |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 11, 1974 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Keywords: Mafia, Crime Drama, 1975 Oscars Best Picture Nominee, Oscars Best Picture Winner |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Drama, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $57,300,000 |
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International BO: $86,952 |
| It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown |
| Director: Phil Roman |
| Initial Theatrical Release: April 9, 1974 (Wide) |
| Keywords: TV Special |
| Classification: Hand Animation |
| The Klansman |
| Director: Terence Young |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 13, 1974 (Limited) by Paramount Pictures |
| Classification: Drama, Live Action |
| Blazing Saddles |
| Director: Mel Brooks |
| Lead Roles: Cleavon Little as Bart, Gene Wilder as Jim, The Waco Kid |
| Initial Theatrical Release: February 7, 1974 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Spoof, Same Actor, Multiple Roles, Government Corruption, Trains, Gangs, Bigotry, African Americans, Comedy Westerns |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $119,500,000 |
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International BO: $603 |
| Juggernaut |
| Director: Richard Lester |
| Initial Theatrical Release: September 25, 1974 (Limited) by United Artists |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
| Young Frankenstein |
| Director: Mel Brooks |
| Lead Roles: Gene Wilder as Dr. Frankenstein |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 15, 1974 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox |
| Keywords: Monster, Retro Black and White, Spoof, Mad Scientist, Father’s Footsteps |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Comedy, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $86,300,000 |
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International BO: $489 |
Synopsis
The grandson of Victor Frankenstein, a neurosurgeon, has spent his life living down the legend of his grandfather, even changing the pronunciation of his name. When he discovers his grandfather's diary, he begins to feel differently, and returns to the family castle to satisfy his curiosity by replicating his ancestor’s experiments. In the process, he creates one very unique monster.
| Dead of Night |
| Director: Bob Clark |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 29, 1974 (Limited) by Entertainment International Pictures |
| Classification: Horror, Live Action |
| Butley |
| Director: Harold Pinter |
| Lead Roles: Alan Bates as Ben Butley |
| Initial Theatrical Release: January 21, 1974 (Limited) |
| Keywords: Romance |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
| The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams |
| Director: Richard Friedenberg |
| Lead Roles: Dan Haggerty as James Capen 'Grizzly' Adams |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 13, 1974 (Wide) |
| Keywords: Family Western, Animal Lead, Inspired by a True Story, Falsely Accused, Voiceover/Narration |
| Classification: Based on Real Life Events, Western, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $45,411,063 |
| Promised Lands |
| Initial Theatrical Release: 1974 (Wide) by The Film Desk |
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Domestic BO: $4,546 |
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| The Texas Chainsaw Massacre |
| Director: Tobe Hooper |
| Initial Theatrical Release: October 18, 1974 (Wide) by New Line |
| Keywords: Cannibalism, Hicksploitation, Remade, Slasher Horror |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Horror, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $26,572,439 |
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International BO: $47,637 |
| Deep End |
| Director: Jerzy Skolimowski |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 27, 1974 (Wide) (Portugal) |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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International BO: $446 |
| Freebie and the Bean |
| Initial Theatrical Release: 1974 (Wide) |
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Domestic BO: $30,000,000 |
| L’uomo senza memoria |
| Director: Duccio Tessari |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 23, 1974 (Limited) (Italy) |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
| Herbie Rides Again |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 29, 1974 (Wide) |
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Domestic BO: $31,765,098 |
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| Breezy |
| Director: Clint Eastwood |
| Initial Theatrical Release: February 22, 1974 (Limited) by Universal |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
| The Longest Yard |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 30, 1974 (Wide) |
| Keywords: Football, Prison |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $43,008,075 |
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| Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter |
| Director: Brian Clemens |
| Lead Roles: Horst Janson as Kronos |
| Initial Theatrical Release: April 7, 1974 (Limited) by Bruton Films (United Kingdom) |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Live Action, Fantasy |
Synopsis
In a small village in the remote English countryside, several young maidens have been found dead — their beautiful faces horribly aged almost beyond recognition. Suspecting a supernatural evil at work, the local doctor calls on Army friend and famed vampire hunter Captain Kronos, an expert swordsman formerly of the King’s Imperial Guard. Aided by his expert assistant, Professor Grost, the two quickly confirm the gruesome murders are the work of a unique type of vampire, one who drains its victims not of their blood, but of their youth!