Adventures in Babysitting (1987)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $33,790,923 | Details |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $1,879,941 | |
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $151,491 | |
| Total | $2,031,432 | |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $2,901,297 (8.6% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 8.04 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,126 opening theaters/1,148 max. theaters, 5.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $97,743,044 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | July 3rd, 1987 (Wide) by Walt Disney |
| Video Release: | August 7th, 2012 by Buena Vista Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Scene in End Credits |
| Plot point: | Babysitters, Dysfunctional Family, Gangs, Homeless, Infidelity, Mistaken Identity, Paralysis / Loss of a Limb, Relationships Gone Wrong, Romance, Runaway, Step-Family |
| Social setting: | Organized Crime |
| Subgenre: | Farcical / Slapstick Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 1987 | 9 | $2,901,297 | 1,126 | $2,577 | $4,224,124 | 1 | |
| Jul 10, 1987 | 5 | $4,204,005 | +45% | 1,148 | $3,662 | $11,406,925 | 2 |
| Jul 17, 1987 | 7 | $3,333,575 | -21% | 1,126 | $2,961 | $17,446,094 | 3 |
| Jul 24, 1987 | 10 | $2,579,377 | -23% | 1,016 | $2,539 | $22,148,614 | 4 |
| Jul 31, 1987 | 10 | $1,863,332 | -28% | 909 | $2,050 | $25,674,159 | 5 |
| Sep 4, 1987 | 24 | $627,762 | 532 | $1,180 | $32,205,086 | 10 | |
| Sep 25, 1987 | 26 | $239,736 | 426 | $563 | $33,449,681 | 13 | |
| Oct 2, 1987 | 26 | $201,207 | -16% | 348 | $578 | $33,790,923 | 14 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 1987 | 8 | $5,880,093 | 1,126 | $5,222 | $7,202,920 | 1 | |
| Jul 10, 1987 | 4 | $6,909,599 | +18% | 1,148 | $6,019 | $14,112,519 | 2 |
| Jul 17, 1987 | 7 | $5,456,718 | -21% | 1,126 | $4,846 | $19,569,237 | 3 |
| Jul 24, 1987 | 8 | $4,241,590 | -22% | 1,016 | $4,175 | $23,810,827 | 4 |
| Sep 25, 1987 | 20 | $379,771 | 426 | $891 | $33,589,716 | 13 |
Leading
| Elisabeth Shue | Chris Parker | |
| Keith Coogan | Brad Anderson |
Supporting
| Penelope Ann Miller | Brenda | |
| Vincent D'Onofrio | Dawson | |
| Lolita Davidovich | Sue Ann, Blonde | |
| Bradley Whitford | Mike Todwell |
Cameo
| Andrew Shue | Extra |
Production and Technical Credits
| Chris Columbus | Director | |
| Michael Kamen | Composer | |
| Steven Saxton | Associate Producer | |
| Janet Hirshenson | Casting Director | |
| Jane Jenkins | Casting Director |
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: | $2,901,297 (8.6% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 8.04 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,126 opening theaters/1,148 max. theaters, 5.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $97,743,044 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | July 3rd, 1987 (Wide) by Walt Disney |
| Video Release: | August 7th, 2012 by Buena Vista Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Scene in End Credits |
| Plot point: | Babysitters, Dysfunctional Family, Gangs, Homeless, Infidelity, Mistaken Identity, Paralysis / Loss of a Limb, Relationships Gone Wrong, Romance, Runaway, Step-Family |
| Social setting: | Organized Crime |
| Subgenre: | Farcical / Slapstick Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 1987 | 9 | $2,901,297 | 1,126 | $2,577 | $4,224,124 | 1 | |
| Jul 10, 1987 | 5 | $4,204,005 | +45% | 1,148 | $3,662 | $11,406,925 | 2 |
| Jul 17, 1987 | 7 | $3,333,575 | -21% | 1,126 | $2,961 | $17,446,094 | 3 |
| Jul 24, 1987 | 10 | $2,579,377 | -23% | 1,016 | $2,539 | $22,148,614 | 4 |
| Jul 31, 1987 | 10 | $1,863,332 | -28% | 909 | $2,050 | $25,674,159 | 5 |
| Sep 4, 1987 | 24 | $627,762 | 532 | $1,180 | $32,205,086 | 10 | |
| Sep 25, 1987 | 26 | $239,736 | 426 | $563 | $33,449,681 | 13 | |
| Oct 2, 1987 | 26 | $201,207 | -16% | 348 | $578 | $33,790,923 | 14 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 1987 | 8 | $5,880,093 | 1,126 | $5,222 | $7,202,920 | 1 | |
| Jul 10, 1987 | 4 | $6,909,599 | +18% | 1,148 | $6,019 | $14,112,519 | 2 |
| Jul 17, 1987 | 7 | $5,456,718 | -21% | 1,126 | $4,846 | $19,569,237 | 3 |
| Jul 24, 1987 | 8 | $4,241,590 | -22% | 1,016 | $4,175 | $23,810,827 | 4 |
| Sep 25, 1987 | 20 | $379,771 | 426 | $891 | $33,589,716 | 13 |
Leading
| Elisabeth Shue | Chris Parker | |
| Keith Coogan | Brad Anderson |
Supporting
| Penelope Ann Miller | Brenda | |
| Vincent D'Onofrio | Dawson | |
| Lolita Davidovich | Sue Ann, Blonde | |
| Bradley Whitford | Mike Todwell |
Cameo
| Andrew Shue | Extra |
Production and Technical Credits
| Chris Columbus | Director | |
| Michael Kamen | Composer | |
| Steven Saxton | Associate Producer | |
| Janet Hirshenson | Casting Director | |
| Jane Jenkins | Casting Director |
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.