Burglar (1987)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $16,337,355 | Details |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $4,509,754 (27.6% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.62 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,019 opening theaters/1,019 max. theaters, 3.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $47,257,150 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | March 20th, 1987 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 |
| Running Time: | 103 minutes |
| Plot point: | Blackmail, Corrupt Cops, Death of a Spouse or Fiancée / Fiancé, Framed, Heist, Infidelity, LGBTQ+, Mariticide / Uxoricide |
| Subgenre: | Crime Comedy |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | Canada, United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 1987 | 2 | $4,509,754 | 1,019 | $4,426 | $4,509,754 | 1 | |
| Mar 27, 1987 | 5 | $2,878,103 | -36% | 1,019 | $2,824 | $8,834,203 | 2 |
| Apr 3, 1987 | 6 | $2,001,965 | -30% | 986 | $2,030 | $11,684,500 | 3 |
| Apr 10, 1987 | 10 | $1,009,596 | -50% | 849 | $1,189 | $13,244,664 | 4 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 1987 | 2 | $5,956,100 | 1,019 | $5,845 | $5,956,100 | 1 | |
| Mar 27, 1987 | 5 | $3,726,435 | -37% | 1,019 | $3,657 | $9,682,535 | 2 |
| Apr 3, 1987 | 7 | $2,552,533 | -32% | 986 | $2,589 | $12,235,068 | 3 |
Leading
| Whoopi Goldberg | Bernice 'Bernie' Rhodenbarr |
Supporting
| Bobcat Goldthwait | Carl Hefler | |
| G.W. Bailey | Ray Kirschman | |
| Lesley Ann Warren | Dr. Cynthia Sheldrake | |
| John Goodman | Detective Nyswander | |
| James Handy | Carson Verrill | |
| Anne De Salvo | Det. Todras | |
| Hugh Wilson | Customer at Mayday |
Production and Technical Credits
| Hugh Wilson | Director | |
| Jeph Loeb | Screenwriter | |
| Matthew Weisman | Screenwriter | |
| Hugh Wilson | 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: | $4,509,754 (27.6% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.62 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,019 opening theaters/1,019 max. theaters, 3.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $47,257,150 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | March 20th, 1987 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 |
| Running Time: | 103 minutes |
| Plot point: | Blackmail, Corrupt Cops, Death of a Spouse or Fiancée / Fiancé, Framed, Heist, Infidelity, LGBTQ+, Mariticide / Uxoricide |
| Subgenre: | Crime Comedy |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | Canada, United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 1987 | 2 | $4,509,754 | 1,019 | $4,426 | $4,509,754 | 1 | |
| Mar 27, 1987 | 5 | $2,878,103 | -36% | 1,019 | $2,824 | $8,834,203 | 2 |
| Apr 3, 1987 | 6 | $2,001,965 | -30% | 986 | $2,030 | $11,684,500 | 3 |
| Apr 10, 1987 | 10 | $1,009,596 | -50% | 849 | $1,189 | $13,244,664 | 4 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 1987 | 2 | $5,956,100 | 1,019 | $5,845 | $5,956,100 | 1 | |
| Mar 27, 1987 | 5 | $3,726,435 | -37% | 1,019 | $3,657 | $9,682,535 | 2 |
| Apr 3, 1987 | 7 | $2,552,533 | -32% | 986 | $2,589 | $12,235,068 | 3 |
Leading
| Whoopi Goldberg | Bernice 'Bernie' Rhodenbarr |
Supporting
| Bobcat Goldthwait | Carl Hefler | |
| G.W. Bailey | Ray Kirschman | |
| Lesley Ann Warren | Dr. Cynthia Sheldrake | |
| John Goodman | Detective Nyswander | |
| James Handy | Carson Verrill | |
| Anne De Salvo | Det. Todras | |
| Hugh Wilson | Customer at Mayday |
Production and Technical Credits
| Hugh Wilson | Director | |
| Jeph Loeb | Screenwriter | |
| Matthew Weisman | Screenwriter | |
| Hugh Wilson | 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.