Born in East L.A. (1987)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $17,355,263 | Details |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $4,359,040 (25.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.98 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,112 opening theaters/1,112 max. theaters, 3.2 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $50,201,539 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 21st, 1987 (Wide) by Universal |
| Video Release: | January 7th, 2003 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 85 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Directing Yourself, Screenplay Written By the Star |
| Geographical setting: | California, Los Angeles, Mexico |
| Plot point: | Culture Clash, Dysfunctional Family, Immigration, Romance, Wrongfully Convicted |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 1987 | 2 | $4,359,040 | 1,112 | $3,920 | $4,359,040 | 1 | |
| Aug 28, 1987 | 10 | $2,470,800 | -43% | 1,065 | $2,320 | $8,920,400 | 2 |
| Sep 4, 1987 | 10 | $2,210,790 | -11% | 762 | $2,901 | $12,082,630 | 3 |
| Sep 11, 1987 | 10 | $1,154,730 | -48% | 631 | $1,830 | $13,618,780 | 4 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 1987 | 3 | $6,449,600 | 1,112 | $5,800 | $6,449,600 | 1 | |
| Aug 28, 1987 | 10 | $3,422,240 | -47% | 1,065 | $3,213 | $9,871,840 | 2 |
| Sep 4, 1987 | 9 | $2,592,210 | -24% | 762 | $3,402 | $12,464,050 | 3 |
| Cheech Marin | Rudy | |
| Daniel Stern | Jimmy | |
| Jan-Michael Vincent | McCalister | |
| Noble Willingham | Border Patrol sergeant | |
| Jason Scott Lee | What's Happening Boys | |
| Paul Rodriguez | Javier |
Production and Technical Credits
| Cheech Marin | Director | |
| Cheech Marin | Screenwriter |
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: | $4,359,040 (25.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.98 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,112 opening theaters/1,112 max. theaters, 3.2 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $50,201,539 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 21st, 1987 (Wide) by Universal |
| Video Release: | January 7th, 2003 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 85 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Directing Yourself, Screenplay Written By the Star |
| Geographical setting: | California, Los Angeles, Mexico |
| Plot point: | Culture Clash, Dysfunctional Family, Immigration, Romance, Wrongfully Convicted |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 1987 | 2 | $4,359,040 | 1,112 | $3,920 | $4,359,040 | 1 | |
| Aug 28, 1987 | 10 | $2,470,800 | -43% | 1,065 | $2,320 | $8,920,400 | 2 |
| Sep 4, 1987 | 10 | $2,210,790 | -11% | 762 | $2,901 | $12,082,630 | 3 |
| Sep 11, 1987 | 10 | $1,154,730 | -48% | 631 | $1,830 | $13,618,780 | 4 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 1987 | 3 | $6,449,600 | 1,112 | $5,800 | $6,449,600 | 1 | |
| Aug 28, 1987 | 10 | $3,422,240 | -47% | 1,065 | $3,213 | $9,871,840 | 2 |
| Sep 4, 1987 | 9 | $2,592,210 | -24% | 762 | $3,402 | $12,464,050 | 3 |
| Cheech Marin | Rudy | |
| Daniel Stern | Jimmy | |
| Jan-Michael Vincent | McCalister | |
| Noble Willingham | Border Patrol sergeant | |
| Jason Scott Lee | What's Happening Boys | |
| Paul Rodriguez | Javier |
Production and Technical Credits
| Cheech Marin | Director | |
| Cheech Marin | Screenwriter |
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.