The Top 11 Most Profitable Films in Box Office History

10. Ghost

Did you see this one coming? It seems people were aching for a little romance in 1990, and Ghost was a phenomenon industry insiders didn’t even predict. The film garnered impressive box office results, as well as an Oscar for Whoopi Goldberg. Breaking it down, the film was a supernatural thriller that was widely considered one of the most romantic movies ever made. Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore had couples walking out of the movie theater declaring their love for one another. And how about that scene with the potter’s wheel? Regarding the only thing the studio heads care about, let’s talk money. This Ghostwas easily seen by millions upon millions, leading to a 1,446 percent profit. It operated on an inflation-adjusted budget of $35 million, and scored a gross of $506 million. It also thrust Demi Moore to the top of the A-list.