Miramax Films, Part Three (1987): The Year Miramax Began to Break Through - The 80s Movie Podcast

This week on The 80s Movie Podcast, host Edward Havens continues his Miramax Films series by focusing on 1987, a year that marked an important turning point in the company’s growth. Although Miramax remained a relatively small independent distributor, its slate increasingly reflected larger ambitions, broader visibility, and stronger positioning within the independent film landscape. In this episode, Edward explores the films Miramax released throughout 1987 while examining how the company strengthened relationships with emerging filmmakers and expanded its presence in specialty distribution. Along the way, he looks at the creative voices behind these projects and the challenges of building momentum in an industry still dominated by major studios. At the same time, the episode traces how Miramax gradually moved from survival mode toward sustained growth. By 1987, the company had begun positioning itself for a much larger role in independent film. This chapter of the series explores the releases and decisions that helped move Miramax closer to mainstream recognition.