Metrics
Opening Weekend: | $7,009,482 (14.2% of total gross) |
Legs: | 7.06 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
Domestic Share: | 99.5% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
Theater counts: | 1,118 opening theaters/1,684 max. theaters, 8.9 weeks average run per theater |
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $135,100,415 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
Record | Rank | Amount |
---|---|---|
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,801-1,900) | 1,891 | $49,509,935 |
All Time International Box Office (Rank 14,901-15,000) | 14,964 | $242,306 |
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,001-3,100) | 3,090 | $49,752,241 |
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 301-400) | 356 | $49,509,935 |
All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 2,801-2,900) | 2,832 | $242,306 |
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 501-600) | 537 | $49,752,241 |
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 501-600) | 555 | $49,509,935 |
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,901-3,000) | 2,903 | $242,306 |
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 901-1,000) | 915 | $49,752,241 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
Watch Now On
Amazon VOD: | Amazon |
iTunes: | iTunes |
Google Play: | Google Play |
Vudu: | Vudu |
Movie Details
Domestic Releases: | November 25th, 1987 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures November 6th, 2022 (Special Engagement) by Fathom Events |
International Releases: | April 28th, 1988 (Wide) (Germany) |
Video Release: | July 22nd, 1997 by Paramount Home Video, released as Planes, Trains and Automobiles |
MPAA Rating: | R (after appeal upheld) |
Running Time: | 92 minutes |
Comparisons: | vs. Home Alone Create your own comparison chart… |
Keywords: | Road Trip, Buddy Comedy, Thanksgiving, Travel Industry, Widow/Widower, Non-Chronological, Surprise Twist |
Source: | Original Screenplay |
Genre: | Comedy |
Production Method: | Live Action |
Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
Production Countries: | United States |
Languages: | English |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
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New Year's Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 283 | $11,065,909 | Jan 1, 1988 | 40 |
Christmas (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 279 | $11,645,961 | Dec 25, 1987 | 33 |
Thanksgiving (All Movies, 3-Day) | 215 | $7,009,482 | Nov 27, 1987 | 5 |
Thanksgiving (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 148 | $20,257,578 | Nov 27, 1987 | 5 |
Thanksgiving (All Movies, 5-Day) | 242 | $7,009,482 | Nov 27, 1987 | 5 |
Thanksgiving (All Movies, 5-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 169 | $16,421,187 | Nov 27, 1987 | 5 |
Thanksgiving (Opening, 3-Day) | 77 | $7,009,482 | Nov 27, 1987 | 5 |
Thanksgiving (Opening, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 56 | $20,257,578 | Nov 27, 1987 | 5 |
Thanksgiving (Opening, 5-Day) | 84 | $7,009,482 | Nov 27, 1987 | 5 |
Thanksgiving (Opening, 5-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 71 | $20,257,578 | Nov 27, 1987 | 5 |