My Science Project (1985)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $4,100,000 | Details |
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Synopsis
Michael Harlan has procrastinated on his science project until the last minute, and his teacher issues him an ultimatum: turn in a science project or flunk. So, Mike scavenges a military base’s junk pile for a suitable gizmo to pass off as his project. He finds one… and unwittingly unleashes the awesome power and energy of the unknown. Twisted dimensions… time warps… a fantastic realm where the past, present and future collide in a whirling vortex that takes the class on a startling adventure through time and space.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $1,504,118 (36.7% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.73 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,003 opening theaters/1,003 max. theaters, 1.9 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $13,062,247 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 9th, 1985 (Wide) by Walt Disney |
| Video Release: | February 23rd, 1999 by Anchor Bay Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG |
| Running Time: | 94 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Prologue |
| Plot point: | Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs in the Modern World, Scientific Experiment Gone Awry, Time Travel |
| Subgenre: | Action Comedy |
| Time period setting: | 1950s |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Touchstone Pictures, Silver Screen Partners III |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 1985 | 13 | $1,504,118 | 1,003 | $1,500 | $1,504,118 | 1 | |
| Aug 16, 1985 | 18 | $609,106 | -60% | 647 | $941 | $3,068,074 | 2 |
| Aug 23, 1985 | 30 | $144,114 | -76% | 119 | $1,211 | $3,641,003 | 3 |
| Aug 30, 1985 | 33 | $99,935 | -31% | 81 | $1,234 | $3,837,041 | 4 |
| Sep 6, 1985 | 30 | $55,205 | -45% | 76 | $726 | $3,922,727 | 5 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 1985 | 12 | $2,458,968 | 1,003 | $2,452 | $2,458,968 | 1 | |
| Aug 16, 1985 | 19 | $1,037,921 | -58% | 647 | $1,604 | $3,496,889 | 2 |
| Aug 23, 1985 | 27 | $240,217 | -77% | 119 | $2,019 | $3,737,106 | 3 |
| Aug 30, 1985 | 30 | $130,416 | -46% | 81 | $1,610 | $3,867,522 | 4 |
Leading
| John Stockwell | Michael Harlan | |
| Fisher Stevens | Vince Latello | |
| Dennis Hopper | Bob Roberts |
Supporting
| Frank Welker | Aliens | |
| Richard Masur | Police Detective Jack Nulty |
Production and Technical Credits
| Jonathan Betuel | Director | |
| Jonathan Betuel | Screenwriter | |
| Jonathan Taplin | Producer |
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.
Synopsis
Michael Harlan has procrastinated on his science project until the last minute, and his teacher issues him an ultimatum: turn in a science project or flunk. So, Mike scavenges a military base’s junk pile for a suitable gizmo to pass off as his project. He finds one… and unwittingly unleashes the awesome power and energy of the unknown. Twisted dimensions… time warps… a fantastic realm where the past, present and future collide in a whirling vortex that takes the class on a startling adventure through time and space.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $1,504,118 (36.7% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.73 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,003 opening theaters/1,003 max. theaters, 1.9 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $13,062,247 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 9th, 1985 (Wide) by Walt Disney |
| Video Release: | February 23rd, 1999 by Anchor Bay Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG |
| Running Time: | 94 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Prologue |
| Plot point: | Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs in the Modern World, Scientific Experiment Gone Awry, Time Travel |
| Subgenre: | Action Comedy |
| Time period setting: | 1950s |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Touchstone Pictures, Silver Screen Partners III |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 1985 | 13 | $1,504,118 | 1,003 | $1,500 | $1,504,118 | 1 | |
| Aug 16, 1985 | 18 | $609,106 | -60% | 647 | $941 | $3,068,074 | 2 |
| Aug 23, 1985 | 30 | $144,114 | -76% | 119 | $1,211 | $3,641,003 | 3 |
| Aug 30, 1985 | 33 | $99,935 | -31% | 81 | $1,234 | $3,837,041 | 4 |
| Sep 6, 1985 | 30 | $55,205 | -45% | 76 | $726 | $3,922,727 | 5 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 1985 | 12 | $2,458,968 | 1,003 | $2,452 | $2,458,968 | 1 | |
| Aug 16, 1985 | 19 | $1,037,921 | -58% | 647 | $1,604 | $3,496,889 | 2 |
| Aug 23, 1985 | 27 | $240,217 | -77% | 119 | $2,019 | $3,737,106 | 3 |
| Aug 30, 1985 | 30 | $130,416 | -46% | 81 | $1,610 | $3,867,522 | 4 |
Leading
| John Stockwell | Michael Harlan | |
| Fisher Stevens | Vince Latello | |
| Dennis Hopper | Bob Roberts |
Supporting
| Frank Welker | Aliens | |
| Richard Masur | Police Detective Jack Nulty |
Production and Technical Credits
| Jonathan Betuel | Director | |
| Jonathan Betuel | Screenwriter | |
| Jonathan Taplin | Producer |
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.