1987 in home video
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1987 in home video:
| Years in home video: | 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 |
| Centuries: | 19th century · 20th century · 21st century |
| Decades: | 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s |
| Years: | 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 |
Industry milestones[edit]
April[edit]
Date unknown[edit]
- The Pioneer CLD-1010, one of the first laserdisc players that also can play CD Video discs, is introduced.
Movie Home Video releases[edit]
The following movies were released on video on the following dates:
| Title | Studio | Release date | Genre | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard the Duck | Universal | January 1987 | Comedy, Sci-fi | |
| Labyrinth | TriStar | January 27, 1987 | Drama, Family, Fantasy | |
| Flight of the Navigator | Disney | Family, Sci-fi | ||
| The Karate Kid Part II | Columbia | January 29, 1987 | Action, Family | |
| Aliens | 20th Century Fox | February 25, 1987 | Horror, Sci-fi | |
| Armed and Dangerous | Columbia | Comedy | ||
| Big Trouble in Little China | 20th Century Fox | Adventure, Comedy | ||
| Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives | Paramount | Horror | ||
| The Transformers: The Movie | FHE | Family, Sci-fi | ||
| Ruthless People | Touchstone | February 24, 1987 | Action, Drama, Comedy | |
| The Fabulous Fleischer Folio Volume Six | Disney | February 24, 1987 | Animation, Family | |
| Top Gun | Paramount | March 11, 1987 | Action, Adventure, Drama | |
| Stand by Me | Columbia | March 19, 1987 | Drama | |
| Bon Voyage! (1962) | Disney | March 24, 1987 | Comedy, Family | |
| A Room with a View | Merchant Ivory | March 26, 1987 | Drama, Romance | |
| Deadly Friend | Warner Bros. | March 30, 1987 | Horror, Sci-fi | |
| The Fly | 20th Century Fox | Horror | ||
| Blue Velvet | United Artists | April 6, 1987 | Drama | |
| Tough Guys | Touchstone | April 14, 1987 | Comedy | |
| Ferris Bueller's Day Off | Paramount | April 1987 | Comedy | |
| Children of a Lesser God | Paramount | May 1987 | Drama, Romance | |
| Walt Disney Cartoon Classics: Here's Mickey! | Disney | May 19, 1987 | Animation, Family | The centerpieces of the "Classic Disney at a Goofy Price" promotion. |
| Walt Disney Cartoon Classics: Here's Donald! | Disney | Animation, Family | ||
| Walt Disney Cartoon Classics: Here's Goofy! | Disney | Animation, Family | ||
| Walt Disney Cartoon Classics: Silly Symphonies | Disney | Animation, Family | ||
| Walt Disney Cartoon Classics: Here's Pluto! | Disney | Animation, Family | ||
| The Reluctant Dragon | Disney | Animation, Family | ||
| Disney's Sing-Along Songs: Heigh-Ho | Disney | Animation, Family | ||
| Winnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore | Disney | Animation, Family | ||
| Heartbreak Ridge | Warner Bros. | May 1987 | Action, Adventure | |
| Little Shop of Horrors | Warner Bros. | June 1987 | Comedy, Horror | |
| The Color of Money | Touchstone | July 7, 1987 | Drama | |
| The Color Purple | Warner Bros. | July 9, 1987 | Epic, Drama | |
| The Golden Child | Paramount | July 1987 | Comedy, Fantasy | |
| Crocodile Dundee | Paramount | August 5, 1987 | Comedy | |
| A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors | New Line/Media | Horror | ||
| Three Amigos | Orion/HBO | Comedy | ||
| Critical Condition | Paramount | August 12, 1987 | Comedy | |
| Over the Top | Warner Bros. | August 14, 1987 | Action, Drama | |
| Radio Days | Orion | August 19, 1987 | Comedy | |
| An American Tail | Universal | September 3, 1987 | Animation, Family | |
| Hoosiers | Orion | September 9, 1987 | Drama, Sports | |
| Blind Date | TriStar | September 17, 1987 | Romantic Comedy | |
| The Red Shoes (1948) | Paramount | September 23, 1987 | Musical | |
| The Charge of the Light Brigade (1936) | Warner Bros. | September 24, 1987 | Adventure, Drama | |
| Angel Heart | TriStar | Horror, Suspense | ||
| Raising Arizona | 20th Century Fox | Action, Comedy | ||
| Evil Dead II | Anchor Bay | September 1987 | Horror | |
| Light of Day | TriStar | Musical, Drama | ||
| Mannequin | 20th Century Fox/Media | Romantic Comedy, Fantasy | ||
| Some Kind of Wonderful | Paramount | Drama, Romance | ||
| Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home | Paramount | September 30, 1987 | Sci-fi | |
| Lady and the Tramp (1955) | Disney | October 6, 1987 | Animation, Family | |
| The Three Caballeros (1945) | Disney | Animation, Family | The main centerpiece of Disney's "Absolutely Irresistible" promotion. | |
| Disney's Sing Along Songs: The Bare Necessities | Disney | Animation, Family | ||
| Walt Disney Cartoon Classics: Starring Mickey and Minnie | Disney | Animation, Family | ||
| 84 Charing Cross Road | Columbia | October 15, 1987 | Drama | |
| Creepshow 2 | New World | October 28, 1987 | Horror | |
| Lethal Weapon | Warner Bros. | Action, Drama | ||
| River's Edge | HBO | Drama | ||
| Project X | 20th Century Fox | October 29, 1987 | Comedy, Sci-fi, Thriller | |
| Street Smart | Cannon/Thorn EMI | October 1987 | Drama | |
| Who's That Girl | Warner Bros. | November 11, 1987 | Comedy | |
| Extreme Prejudice | TriStar | November 12, 1987 | Action, Drama, Western | |
| Harry and the Hendersons | Universal | Comedy, Family | ||
| Ishtar | Columbia | November 17, 1987 | Comedy | |
| Tin Men | Touchstone | November 1987 | Comedy | |
| Roxanne | Columbia | December 10, 1987 | Romantic Comedy | |
| The Secret of My Succe$s | Universal | Comedy | ||
| The Fourth Protocol | Lorimar | December 1987 | Action, Drama | |
| The Gate | HBO | Horror | ||
| The Dragon That Wasn't (Or Was He?) | Universal | Action, Family, Fantasy | ||
| Masters of the Universe | Cannon/Warner Bros. | Sci-fi | ||
| Summer School | Paramount | Comedy | ||
| The Wraith | Orion | Drama, Horror | ||
| Youngblood | United Artists | Drama, Romance |
TV show releases[edit]
- Sesame Street: Big Bird's Story Time - June 12
- Sesame Street: Getting Ready for School - June 12
- Sesame Street: Learning to Add and Subtract - June 12
- Sesame Street: Sing Along - June 12
- Wee Sing: King Cole's Party - August 11
- Gumby: The Return of Gumby (re-release) - August 13
- Gumby Magic (re-release) - August 13
- Gumby: The Misadventures of Gumby (re-release) - August 13
- Gumby and the Wild West (re-release) - August 13
- Gumby Rides Again (re-release) - August 13
- Gumby's Incredible Journey (re-release) - August 13
- Gumby's Holiday Special (re-release) - August 13
- Gumby: A Gumby Summer (re-release) - August 13
- Gumby for President (re-release) - August 13
- Gumby: A Gumby Celebration (re-release) - August 13
- Gumby's Fun Fling (re-release) - August 13
- Gumby: Doggone Gumby (re-release) - August 13
- Gumby: The Best of Gumby - August 13
- Gumby: The World According to Gumby - December 10
- Gumby's Supporting Cast - date unknown
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