Weird Science (1985)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $16,316,258 | Details |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $46,214 | |
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $1,986,618 | |
| Total | $2,032,832 | |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $4,895,421 (30.0% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.33 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,158 opening theaters/1,172 max. theaters, 3.1 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $51,982,219 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 2nd, 1985 (Wide) by Universal |
| Video Release: | May 14th, 1996 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 |
| Running Time: | 94 minutes |
| Plot point: | Wish Granters |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Fantasy |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Hughes/Silver |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 1985 | 4 | $4,895,421 | 1,158 | $4,227 | $4,895,421 | 1 | |
| Aug 9, 1985 | 6 | $2,965,913 | -39% | 1,172 | $2,531 | $11,127,926 | 2 |
| Aug 16, 1985 | 12 | $1,445,290 | -51% | 767 | $1,884 | $14,488,931 | 3 |
| Aug 23, 1985 | 17 | $804,792 | -44% | 540 | $1,490 | $16,316,258 | 4 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 1985 | 4 | $8,162,013 | 1,158 | $7,048 | $8,162,013 | 1 | |
| Aug 9, 1985 | 6 | $4,881,628 | -40% | 1,172 | $4,165 | $13,043,641 | 2 |
| Aug 16, 1985 | 12 | $2,467,825 | -49% | 767 | $3,218 | $15,511,466 | 3 |
Leading
| Anthony Michael Hall | Gary | |
| Ilan Mitchell-Smith | Wyatt | |
| Kelly LeBrock | Lisa |
Supporting
| Bill Paxton | Chet | |
| Suzanne Snyder | Deb | |
| Judie Aronson | Hilly | |
| Robert Downey, Jr. | Ian | |
| Robert Rusler | Max | |
| Vernon Wells | Lord General |
Cameo
| Steve James | Guy at Table |
Supporting
| John Kapelos | Dino | |
| Britt Leach | Al | |
| Barbara Lang | Lucy | |
| Michael Berryman | Mutant Biker | |
| Ivor Barry | Henry | |
| Anne Bernadette Coyle | Carmen | |
| Suzy J. Kellems | Gymnast | |
| Fred D. Scott | Bar Patron | |
| Vince Monroe Townsend | Bar Patron | |
| Chino Williams | Bar Patron | |
| Jill Whitlow | Perfume Salesgirl | |
| Theodocia Goodrich | Lingerie Saleswoman | |
| Wally Ward | One of the Weenies | |
| Johnny Timko | One of the Weenies | |
| Mikul Robins | One of the Weenies | |
| Darren Harris | One of the Weenies | |
| Babette Props | One of the Weenies | |
| Michael Cramer | One of the Weenies | |
| Todd Hoffman | One of the Weenies | |
| Davis D'Mitch | Bartender | |
| Mary Steelsmith | Girl in Bathroom | |
| Robin Frohman | Girl in Bathroom | |
| Alison Carole Lowe | Girl in Upside Down Bathroom | |
| Kym Malin | Girl Playing Piano | |
| Jennifer Balgobin | Biker Girl | |
| Jeff Jensen | Metal Face | |
| Prince A. Hughes | Party Guest | |
| Rick Lefevour | Policeman | |
| Rock Walker | Policeman | |
| Joe Gieb | Blob Operator | |
| Kevin Thompson | Blob Operator | |
| Doug MacHugh | Wyatt's Father | |
| Pamela Gordon | Wyatt's Mother |
Production and Technical Credits
| John Hughes | Director | |
| John Hughes | Screenwriter | |
| Ira Newborn | Composer | |
| Matthew F. Leonetti | Director of Photography | |
| Joel Silver | Producer | |
| Jane Vickerilla | Associate Producer | |
| Deborah Love | Assistant Director | |
| Bennie Dobbins | Second Unit Director | |
| Don Zepfel | Unit Production Manager | |
| John W. Corso | Production Designer | |
| James Allen | Art Director | |
| Jennifer Polito | Set Decorator | |
| Jospeh Calloway | Director of Photography (Chicago) | |
| James Glennon | Additional Photography | |
| Jan Kiesser | Additional Photography | |
| Henry Miller | Special Effects | |
| David M. Blitstein | Special Effects | |
| Doug Hubbard | Special Effects | |
| Roger Lifsey | Special Effects | |
| Mike Miller | Special Effects | |
| Richard Thompson | Special Effects | |
| Marilyn Vance | Costume Designer | |
| Silvio Scarano | Costume Designer | |
| Barbara Siebert-Bolticoff | Costume Supervisor | |
| Mark Warner | Editor | |
| Chris Lebenzon | Editor | |
| Scott Wallace | Editor | |
| Jim Alexander* | Sound Mixer | |
| Robert L. Hoyt | Re-recording Mixer | |
| John J. Stephens | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Roger Heman | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Gary Ladinsky | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Stephen Hunter Flick | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| David E. Stone | Sound Editor | |
| Randle Akerson | Sound Editor | |
| J.H. Arrufat | Sound Editor | |
| Susan Dudeck | Sound Editor | |
| Donald Flick | Sound Editor | |
| Bob Newlan | Sound Editor | |
| Chuck Smith | Sound Editor | |
| Burton M. Weinstein | Sound Editor | |
| Jeff Carson | Music Editor | |
| Craig Reardon | Special Make-up Effects | |
| Michael Germain | Makeup | |
| Dagmar Loesch | Hairstylist | |
| Ira Newman | Composer | |
| Alf Clausen | Additional Music | |
| Kathy Nelson | Music Supervisor | |
| Jackie Burch | Casting Director | |
| David Gonzales | Casting Director | |
| Nancy Nayor Battino* | Casting Director | |
| Bennie Dobbins | Stunt Coordinator |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $4,895,421 (30.0% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.33 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,158 opening theaters/1,172 max. theaters, 3.1 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $51,982,219 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 2nd, 1985 (Wide) by Universal |
| Video Release: | May 14th, 1996 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 |
| Running Time: | 94 minutes |
| Plot point: | Wish Granters |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Fantasy |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Hughes/Silver |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 1985 | 4 | $4,895,421 | 1,158 | $4,227 | $4,895,421 | 1 | |
| Aug 9, 1985 | 6 | $2,965,913 | -39% | 1,172 | $2,531 | $11,127,926 | 2 |
| Aug 16, 1985 | 12 | $1,445,290 | -51% | 767 | $1,884 | $14,488,931 | 3 |
| Aug 23, 1985 | 17 | $804,792 | -44% | 540 | $1,490 | $16,316,258 | 4 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 1985 | 4 | $8,162,013 | 1,158 | $7,048 | $8,162,013 | 1 | |
| Aug 9, 1985 | 6 | $4,881,628 | -40% | 1,172 | $4,165 | $13,043,641 | 2 |
| Aug 16, 1985 | 12 | $2,467,825 | -49% | 767 | $3,218 | $15,511,466 | 3 |
Leading
| Anthony Michael Hall | Gary | |
| Ilan Mitchell-Smith | Wyatt | |
| Kelly LeBrock | Lisa |
Supporting
| Bill Paxton | Chet | |
| Suzanne Snyder | Deb | |
| Judie Aronson | Hilly | |
| Robert Downey, Jr. | Ian | |
| Robert Rusler | Max | |
| Vernon Wells | Lord General |
Cameo
| Steve James | Guy at Table |
Supporting
| John Kapelos | Dino | |
| Britt Leach | Al | |
| Barbara Lang | Lucy | |
| Michael Berryman | Mutant Biker | |
| Ivor Barry | Henry | |
| Anne Bernadette Coyle | Carmen | |
| Suzy J. Kellems | Gymnast | |
| Fred D. Scott | Bar Patron | |
| Vince Monroe Townsend | Bar Patron | |
| Chino Williams | Bar Patron | |
| Jill Whitlow | Perfume Salesgirl | |
| Theodocia Goodrich | Lingerie Saleswoman | |
| Wally Ward | One of the Weenies | |
| Johnny Timko | One of the Weenies | |
| Mikul Robins | One of the Weenies | |
| Darren Harris | One of the Weenies | |
| Babette Props | One of the Weenies | |
| Michael Cramer | One of the Weenies | |
| Todd Hoffman | One of the Weenies | |
| Davis D'Mitch | Bartender | |
| Mary Steelsmith | Girl in Bathroom | |
| Robin Frohman | Girl in Bathroom | |
| Alison Carole Lowe | Girl in Upside Down Bathroom | |
| Kym Malin | Girl Playing Piano | |
| Jennifer Balgobin | Biker Girl | |
| Jeff Jensen | Metal Face | |
| Prince A. Hughes | Party Guest | |
| Rick Lefevour | Policeman | |
| Rock Walker | Policeman | |
| Joe Gieb | Blob Operator | |
| Kevin Thompson | Blob Operator | |
| Doug MacHugh | Wyatt's Father | |
| Pamela Gordon | Wyatt's Mother |
Production and Technical Credits
| John Hughes | Director | |
| John Hughes | Screenwriter | |
| Ira Newborn | Composer | |
| Matthew F. Leonetti | Director of Photography | |
| Joel Silver | Producer | |
| Jane Vickerilla | Associate Producer | |
| Deborah Love | Assistant Director | |
| Bennie Dobbins | Second Unit Director | |
| Don Zepfel | Unit Production Manager | |
| John W. Corso | Production Designer | |
| James Allen | Art Director | |
| Jennifer Polito | Set Decorator | |
| Jospeh Calloway | Director of Photography (Chicago) | |
| James Glennon | Additional Photography | |
| Jan Kiesser | Additional Photography | |
| Henry Miller | Special Effects | |
| David M. Blitstein | Special Effects | |
| Doug Hubbard | Special Effects | |
| Roger Lifsey | Special Effects | |
| Mike Miller | Special Effects | |
| Richard Thompson | Special Effects | |
| Marilyn Vance | Costume Designer | |
| Silvio Scarano | Costume Designer | |
| Barbara Siebert-Bolticoff | Costume Supervisor | |
| Mark Warner | Editor | |
| Chris Lebenzon | Editor | |
| Scott Wallace | Editor | |
| Jim Alexander* | Sound Mixer | |
| Robert L. Hoyt | Re-recording Mixer | |
| John J. Stephens | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Roger Heman | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Gary Ladinsky | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Stephen Hunter Flick | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| David E. Stone | Sound Editor | |
| Randle Akerson | Sound Editor | |
| J.H. Arrufat | Sound Editor | |
| Susan Dudeck | Sound Editor | |
| Donald Flick | Sound Editor | |
| Bob Newlan | Sound Editor | |
| Chuck Smith | Sound Editor | |
| Burton M. Weinstein | Sound Editor | |
| Jeff Carson | Music Editor | |
| Craig Reardon | Special Make-up Effects | |
| Michael Germain | Makeup | |
| Dagmar Loesch | Hairstylist | |
| Ira Newman | Composer | |
| Alf Clausen | Additional Music | |
| Kathy Nelson | Music Supervisor | |
| Jackie Burch | Casting Director | |
| David Gonzales | Casting Director | |
| Nancy Nayor Battino* | Casting Director | |
| Bennie Dobbins | Stunt Coordinator |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.