1984 in film
Appearance
See also: 1983 in film, other events of 1984, 1985 in film, list of 'years in film'.
Top Grossing Films of the Year
- Ghost Busters, starring Dan Aykroyd and Bill Murray
- Beverly Hills Cop, starring Eddie Murphy
- Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, starring Harrison Ford
- Gremlins
- The Karate Kid
- Police Academy
- Footloose
- Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
- Romancing the Stone, starring Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner
- Purple Rain, starring Prince
Events
Births
- May 16 - Andy Kaufman, comedian
- October 21 - François Truffaut, French film director