Three Amigos (1986)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $39,246,734 | Details |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $5,939,000 (15.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 6.61 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,385 opening theaters/1,466 max. theaters, 7.1 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $118,429,295 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | December 12th, 1986 (Wide) by Orion Pictures |
| Video Release: | April 21st, 2009 by HBO Home Video |
| MPA Rating: | PG |
| Running Time: | 115 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Unnamed Character |
| Plot point: | Culture Clash, Gangs, Kidnap, Mistaken Identity, Performing Arts, Rescue, Spoof, Talking Animals |
| Social setting: | Movie Business |
| Subgenre: | Farcical / Slapstick Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | L.A. Films, Lorne Michaels |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 1986 | 2 | $5,939,000 | 1,385 | $4,288 | $5,939,000 | 1 | |
| Dec 19, 1986 | 3 | $4,303,619 | -28% | 1,461 | $2,946 | $11,909,864 | 2 |
| Dec 26, 1986 | 4 | $5,499,680 | +28% | 1,466 | $3,751 | $20,308,890 | 3 |
| Jan 2, 1987 | 6 | $3,710,861 | -33% | 1,464 | $2,535 | $28,443,041 | 4 |
| Jan 9, 1987 | 7 | $2,309,912 | -38% | 1,465 | $1,577 | $31,558,853 | 5 |
| Jan 16, 1987 | 12 | $1,412,077 | -39% | 1,116 | $1,265 | $33,712,077 | 6 |
| Jan 23, 1987 | 12 | $1,002,523 | -29% | 1,111 | $902 | $35,068,583 | 7 |
| Jan 30, 1987 | 14 | $824,174 | -18% | 976 | $844 | $36,235,099 | 8 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 1986 | 2 | $7,606,245 | 1,385 | $5,492 | $7,606,245 | 1 | |
| Dec 19, 1986 | 3 | $7,202,965 | -5% | 1,461 | $4,930 | $14,809,210 | 2 |
| Dec 26, 1986 | 4 | $9,922,970 | +38% | 1,466 | $6,769 | $24,732,180 | 3 |
| Jan 2, 1987 | 6 | $4,516,761 | -54% | 1,464 | $3,085 | $29,248,941 | 4 |
Leading
| Steve Martin | Lucky Day | |
| Chevy Chase | Dusty Bottoms | |
| Martin Short | Ned Nederlander |
Supporting
| Alfonso Arau | Guapo | |
| Tony Plana | Jefe | |
| Patrice Martinez | Carmen | |
| Jon Lovitz | Morty | |
| Phil Hartman | Sam | |
| Joe Mantegna | Harry Flugleman | |
| Brian Thompson | German’s Other Friend |
Production and Technical Credits
| John Landis | Director | |
| Lorne Michaels | Producer | |
| George Folsey, Jr. | Producer | |
| Steve Martin | Screenwriter | |
| Lorne Michaels | Screenwriter | |
| Randy Newman | Screenwriter | |
| Steve Martin | Executive Producer | |
| Elmer Bernstein | Composer | |
| Randy Newman | Song Writer |
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: | $5,939,000 (15.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 6.61 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,385 opening theaters/1,466 max. theaters, 7.1 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $118,429,295 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | December 12th, 1986 (Wide) by Orion Pictures |
| Video Release: | April 21st, 2009 by HBO Home Video |
| MPA Rating: | PG |
| Running Time: | 115 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Unnamed Character |
| Plot point: | Culture Clash, Gangs, Kidnap, Mistaken Identity, Performing Arts, Rescue, Spoof, Talking Animals |
| Social setting: | Movie Business |
| Subgenre: | Farcical / Slapstick Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | L.A. Films, Lorne Michaels |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 1986 | 2 | $5,939,000 | 1,385 | $4,288 | $5,939,000 | 1 | |
| Dec 19, 1986 | 3 | $4,303,619 | -28% | 1,461 | $2,946 | $11,909,864 | 2 |
| Dec 26, 1986 | 4 | $5,499,680 | +28% | 1,466 | $3,751 | $20,308,890 | 3 |
| Jan 2, 1987 | 6 | $3,710,861 | -33% | 1,464 | $2,535 | $28,443,041 | 4 |
| Jan 9, 1987 | 7 | $2,309,912 | -38% | 1,465 | $1,577 | $31,558,853 | 5 |
| Jan 16, 1987 | 12 | $1,412,077 | -39% | 1,116 | $1,265 | $33,712,077 | 6 |
| Jan 23, 1987 | 12 | $1,002,523 | -29% | 1,111 | $902 | $35,068,583 | 7 |
| Jan 30, 1987 | 14 | $824,174 | -18% | 976 | $844 | $36,235,099 | 8 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 1986 | 2 | $7,606,245 | 1,385 | $5,492 | $7,606,245 | 1 | |
| Dec 19, 1986 | 3 | $7,202,965 | -5% | 1,461 | $4,930 | $14,809,210 | 2 |
| Dec 26, 1986 | 4 | $9,922,970 | +38% | 1,466 | $6,769 | $24,732,180 | 3 |
| Jan 2, 1987 | 6 | $4,516,761 | -54% | 1,464 | $3,085 | $29,248,941 | 4 |
Leading
| Steve Martin | Lucky Day | |
| Chevy Chase | Dusty Bottoms | |
| Martin Short | Ned Nederlander |
Supporting
| Alfonso Arau | Guapo | |
| Tony Plana | Jefe | |
| Patrice Martinez | Carmen | |
| Jon Lovitz | Morty | |
| Phil Hartman | Sam | |
| Joe Mantegna | Harry Flugleman | |
| Brian Thompson | German’s Other Friend |
Production and Technical Credits
| John Landis | Director | |
| Lorne Michaels | Producer | |
| George Folsey, Jr. | Producer | |
| Steve Martin | Screenwriter | |
| Lorne Michaels | Screenwriter | |
| Randy Newman | Screenwriter | |
| Steve Martin | Executive Producer | |
| Elmer Bernstein | Composer | |
| Randy Newman | Song Writer |
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.