1982 in film Highest-grossing films (U.S.) Highest-grossing films (U.S.)

| Rank_ | Title | Studio | Director | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial | Universal | Steven Spielberg | $435,110,554 |
| 2. | Tootsie | Columbia | Sydney Pollack | $177,200,000 |
| 3. | An Officer and a Gentleman | Paramount / Lorimar | Taylor Hackford | $129,795,554 |
| 4. | Rocky III | United Artists | Sylvester Stallone | $125,049,125 |
| 5. | Porky`s | 20th Century Fox | Bob Clark | $109,492,484 |
| 6. | Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan | Paramount | Nicholas Meyer | $79,912,963 |
| 7. | 48 Hrs. | Paramount | Walter Hill | $78,868,508 |
| 8. | Poltergeist | MGM | Tobe Hooper | $76,606,280 |
| 9. | The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas | Universal / RKO | Colin Higgins | $69,701,637 |
| 10. | Annie | Columbia / Rastar | John Huston | $57,059,003 |
| 11. | The Verdict | 20th Century Fox | Sidney Lumet | $53,977,250 |