Throw Momma From the Train (1987)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $53,380,796 | Details |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $7,318,878 (13.7% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 7.29 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,470 opening theaters/1,623 max. theaters, 8.1 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $152,189,701 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | December 11th, 1987 (Wide) by Orion Pictures |
| Video Release: | May 31st, 2005 by MGM Video |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 (edited for re-rate after appeal) |
| Running Time: | 88 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Actors Making Their Directorial Debut, Directing Yourself |
| Plot point: | Dysfunctional Family, Relationships Gone Wrong, Teachers, Writer's Block, Writing and Writers |
| Subgenre: | Black Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Black 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 1987 | 1 | $7,318,878 | 1,470 | $4,979 | $7,318,878 | 1 | |
| Dec 18, 1987 | 3 | $5,680,836 | -22% | 1,514 | $3,752 | $15,206,372 | 2 |
| Dec 25, 1987 | 3 | $6,760,890 | +19% | 1,619 | $4,176 | $25,137,640 | 3 |
| Jan 1, 1988 | 2 | $6,903,178 | +2% | 1,621 | $4,259 | $37,618,536 | 4 |
| Jan 8, 1988 | 4 | $3,721,187 | -46% | 1,623 | $2,293 | $42,747,260 | 5 |
| Jan 15, 1988 | 8 | $2,814,646 | -24% | 1,535 | $1,834 | $46,703,623 | 6 |
| Jan 22, 1988 | 7 | $2,105,624 | -25% | 1,440 | $1,462 | $49,736,471 | 7 |
| Jan 29, 1988 | 6 | $1,588,200 | -25% | 1,356 | $1,171 | $51,858,200 | 8 |
| Feb 5, 1988 | 9 | $1,050,201 | -34% | 1,028 | $1,022 | $53,380,796 | 9 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 1987 | 1 | $9,525,536 | 1,470 | $6,480 | $9,525,536 | 1 | |
| Dec 18, 1987 | 3 | $8,851,214 | -7% | 1,514 | $5,846 | $18,376,750 | 2 |
| Dec 25, 1987 | 3 | $12,338,608 | +39% | 1,619 | $7,621 | $30,715,358 | 3 |
| Jan 1, 1988 | 2 | $8,310,715 | -33% | 1,621 | $5,127 | $39,026,073 | 4 |
| Jan 8, 1988 | 4 | $4,862,904 | -41% | 1,623 | $2,996 | $43,888,977 | 5 |
| Jan 15, 1988 | 8 | $3,741,870 | -23% | 1,535 | $2,438 | $47,630,847 | 6 |
| Jan 22, 1988 | 8 | $2,639,153 | -29% | 1,440 | $1,833 | $50,270,000 | 7 |
| Jan 29, 1988 | 6 | $2,060,595 | -22% | 1,356 | $1,520 | $52,330,595 | 8 |
Leading
| Danny DeVito | Owen | |
| Billy Crystal | Larry Donner |
Supporting
| Kim Greist | Beth Ryan | |
| Anne Ramsey | Mrs. Lift | |
| Kate Mulgrew | Margaret Donner | |
| Rob Reiner | Joel |
Cameo
| Oprah Winfrey | Herself |
Supporting
| Bruce Kirby | Detective DeBenedetto |
Production and Technical Credits
| Danny DeVito | Director | |
| Stu Silver | Screenwriter | |
| David Newman | Composer | |
| Marilyn Vance | Costume Designer |
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: | $7,318,878 (13.7% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 7.29 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,470 opening theaters/1,623 max. theaters, 8.1 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $152,189,701 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | December 11th, 1987 (Wide) by Orion Pictures |
| Video Release: | May 31st, 2005 by MGM Video |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 (edited for re-rate after appeal) |
| Running Time: | 88 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Actors Making Their Directorial Debut, Directing Yourself |
| Plot point: | Dysfunctional Family, Relationships Gone Wrong, Teachers, Writer's Block, Writing and Writers |
| Subgenre: | Black Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Black 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 1987 | 1 | $7,318,878 | 1,470 | $4,979 | $7,318,878 | 1 | |
| Dec 18, 1987 | 3 | $5,680,836 | -22% | 1,514 | $3,752 | $15,206,372 | 2 |
| Dec 25, 1987 | 3 | $6,760,890 | +19% | 1,619 | $4,176 | $25,137,640 | 3 |
| Jan 1, 1988 | 2 | $6,903,178 | +2% | 1,621 | $4,259 | $37,618,536 | 4 |
| Jan 8, 1988 | 4 | $3,721,187 | -46% | 1,623 | $2,293 | $42,747,260 | 5 |
| Jan 15, 1988 | 8 | $2,814,646 | -24% | 1,535 | $1,834 | $46,703,623 | 6 |
| Jan 22, 1988 | 7 | $2,105,624 | -25% | 1,440 | $1,462 | $49,736,471 | 7 |
| Jan 29, 1988 | 6 | $1,588,200 | -25% | 1,356 | $1,171 | $51,858,200 | 8 |
| Feb 5, 1988 | 9 | $1,050,201 | -34% | 1,028 | $1,022 | $53,380,796 | 9 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 1987 | 1 | $9,525,536 | 1,470 | $6,480 | $9,525,536 | 1 | |
| Dec 18, 1987 | 3 | $8,851,214 | -7% | 1,514 | $5,846 | $18,376,750 | 2 |
| Dec 25, 1987 | 3 | $12,338,608 | +39% | 1,619 | $7,621 | $30,715,358 | 3 |
| Jan 1, 1988 | 2 | $8,310,715 | -33% | 1,621 | $5,127 | $39,026,073 | 4 |
| Jan 8, 1988 | 4 | $4,862,904 | -41% | 1,623 | $2,996 | $43,888,977 | 5 |
| Jan 15, 1988 | 8 | $3,741,870 | -23% | 1,535 | $2,438 | $47,630,847 | 6 |
| Jan 22, 1988 | 8 | $2,639,153 | -29% | 1,440 | $1,833 | $50,270,000 | 7 |
| Jan 29, 1988 | 6 | $2,060,595 | -22% | 1,356 | $1,520 | $52,330,595 | 8 |
Leading
| Danny DeVito | Owen | |
| Billy Crystal | Larry Donner |
Supporting
| Kim Greist | Beth Ryan | |
| Anne Ramsey | Mrs. Lift | |
| Kate Mulgrew | Margaret Donner | |
| Rob Reiner | Joel |
Cameo
| Oprah Winfrey | Herself |
Supporting
| Bruce Kirby | Detective DeBenedetto |
Production and Technical Credits
| Danny DeVito | Director | |
| Stu Silver | Screenwriter | |
| David Newman | Composer | |
| Marilyn Vance | Costume Designer |
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.