3 Mandarin films of 1981 ranked by box office. #1: The Prodigal Son (HK$9.2 million).
| # | Film | Lead | Director | Budget | Box office | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Prodigal Son | Sammo Hung | HK$9.2 million | ||||
| Return of the Sentimental Swordsman | Chor Yuen | HK$4.3 million | ||||
| Father and Son | Allen Fong | HK$1.5 million |
Figures are shown in the currency they were reported in (Wikipedia, Wikidata or TMDB); no conversion.