The Last Starfighter (1984)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $22,200,789 | Details |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $45,866 | |
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $10,931,343 | |
| Total | $10,977,209 | |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $6,011,695 (27.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.69 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,287 opening theaters/1,287 max. theaters, 3.9 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $74,729,434 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | July 13th, 1984 (Wide) by Universal |
| International Releases: | December 13th, 1984 (Wide) (Australia) |
| Video Release: | March 1st, 1992 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG |
| Running Time: | 101 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | Outer Space |
| Plot point: | Doppelganger, Good vs. Evil, Romance, Video Game, War |
| Social setting: | Life in a Small Town |
| Subgenre: | Action Adventure |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Action |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Lorimar Film Entertainment |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 1984 | 3 | $6,011,695 | 1,287 | $4,671 | $6,011,695 | 1 | |
| Jul 20, 1984 | 6 | $3,659,470 | -39% | 1,286 | $2,846 | $12,700,134 | 2 |
| Jul 27, 1984 | 11 | $2,046,500 | -44% | 817 | $2,505 | $16,536,658 | 3 |
| Aug 3, 1984 | 13 | $1,589,998 | -22% | 668 | $2,380 | $19,107,241 | 4 |
| Aug 10, 1984 | 15 | $1,074,450 | -32% | 570 | $1,885 | $21,013,668 | 5 |
| Aug 17, 1984 | 15 | $636,400 | -41% | 370 | $1,720 | $22,200,789 | 6 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 1984 | 2 | $9,040,664 | 1,287 | $7,025 | $9,040,664 | 1 | |
| Jul 20, 1984 | 7 | $5,449,494 | -40% | 1,286 | $4,238 | $14,490,158 | 2 |
| Jul 27, 1984 | 11 | $3,027,085 | -44% | 817 | $3,705 | $17,517,243 | 3 |
| Aug 3, 1984 | 13 | $2,421,975 | -20% | 668 | $3,626 | $19,939,218 | 4 |
| Aug 10, 1984 | 13 | $1,625,171 | -33% | 570 | $2,851 | $21,564,389 | 5 |
Leading
| Lance Guest | Alex Rogan |
Supporting
| Daniel O’Herlihy | Grig |
Leading
| Catherine Mary Stewart | Maggie |
Supporting
| Robert Preston | Centauri | |
| Geoffrey Blake | Gary | |
| Barbara Bosson | Jane Rogan | |
| Kay E. Kuter | Enduran | |
| Norman Snow | Xur | |
| Dan Mason | Lord Kril | |
| Chris Hebert | Louis Rogan |
Production and Technical Credits
| Nick Castle | Director | |
| Gary Adelson | Producer | |
| Edward O. Denault | Producer | |
| Craig Safan | Composer | |
| Jonathan Betuel | 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: | $6,011,695 (27.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.69 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,287 opening theaters/1,287 max. theaters, 3.9 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $74,729,434 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | July 13th, 1984 (Wide) by Universal |
| International Releases: | December 13th, 1984 (Wide) (Australia) |
| Video Release: | March 1st, 1992 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG |
| Running Time: | 101 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | Outer Space |
| Plot point: | Doppelganger, Good vs. Evil, Romance, Video Game, War |
| Social setting: | Life in a Small Town |
| Subgenre: | Action Adventure |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Action |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Lorimar Film Entertainment |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 1984 | 3 | $6,011,695 | 1,287 | $4,671 | $6,011,695 | 1 | |
| Jul 20, 1984 | 6 | $3,659,470 | -39% | 1,286 | $2,846 | $12,700,134 | 2 |
| Jul 27, 1984 | 11 | $2,046,500 | -44% | 817 | $2,505 | $16,536,658 | 3 |
| Aug 3, 1984 | 13 | $1,589,998 | -22% | 668 | $2,380 | $19,107,241 | 4 |
| Aug 10, 1984 | 15 | $1,074,450 | -32% | 570 | $1,885 | $21,013,668 | 5 |
| Aug 17, 1984 | 15 | $636,400 | -41% | 370 | $1,720 | $22,200,789 | 6 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 1984 | 2 | $9,040,664 | 1,287 | $7,025 | $9,040,664 | 1 | |
| Jul 20, 1984 | 7 | $5,449,494 | -40% | 1,286 | $4,238 | $14,490,158 | 2 |
| Jul 27, 1984 | 11 | $3,027,085 | -44% | 817 | $3,705 | $17,517,243 | 3 |
| Aug 3, 1984 | 13 | $2,421,975 | -20% | 668 | $3,626 | $19,939,218 | 4 |
| Aug 10, 1984 | 13 | $1,625,171 | -33% | 570 | $2,851 | $21,564,389 | 5 |
Leading
| Lance Guest | Alex Rogan |
Supporting
| Daniel O’Herlihy | Grig |
Leading
| Catherine Mary Stewart | Maggie |
Supporting
| Robert Preston | Centauri | |
| Geoffrey Blake | Gary | |
| Barbara Bosson | Jane Rogan | |
| Kay E. Kuter | Enduran | |
| Norman Snow | Xur | |
| Dan Mason | Lord Kril | |
| Chris Hebert | Louis Rogan |
Production and Technical Credits
| Nick Castle | Director | |
| Gary Adelson | Producer | |
| Edward O. Denault | Producer | |
| Craig Safan | Composer | |
| Jonathan Betuel | 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.