Tokyo Pop (1988)
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $37,835 | Details |
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Synopsis
Bleach-blonde wannabe rocker Wendy is disillusioned with her life in New York City. After receiving a postcard from Japan saying “wish you were here,” she spontaneously hops on a plane to Tokyo with dreams of making it big as a singer. Quickly finding herself broke and a fish out of water, she moves into a youth hostel for gaijin (foreigners) and takes up work as a hostess at a karaoke bar. Just when she’s at her breaking point, she meets Hiro, a rock ‘n’ roller whose band is looking for their big break. They form a romantic and musical connection and Hiro convinces Wendy to become their lead singer. Through a combination of hustle and luck, they stumble into their 15 minutes of fame, but Wendy soon comes to realize that being a gaijin rocker may be nothing more than a passing fad.
Metrics
| Legs: | 3.92 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $39,110 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 15th, 1988 (Limited) August 4th, 2023 (Limited) by Kino Lorber (35th Anniversary 4K Restoration) |
| Video Release: | October 3rd, 2023 by Kino Lorber |
| Running Time: | 99 minutes |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States, Japan |
| Languages: | English, Japanese |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2023 | - | $4,476 | 1 | $4,476 | $4,476 | 1,843 | |
| Aug 11, 2023 | - | $9,649 | +116% | 10 | $965 | $16,959 | 1,844 |
| Aug 18, 2023 | - | $2,002 | -79% | 3 | $667 | $23,841 | 1,845 |
| Aug 25, 2023 | - | $4,308 | +115% | 6 | $718 | $28,660 | 1,846 |
| Sep 1, 2023 | - | $1,138 | -74% | 2 | $569 | $30,332 | 1,847 |
| Sep 8, 2023 | - | $875 | -23% | 3 | $292 | $31,207 | 1,848 |
| Sep 15, 2023 | - | $3,170 | +262% | 3 | $1,057 | $34,707 | 1,849 |
| Sep 22, 2023 | - | $1,705 | -46% | 3 | $568 | $36,412 | 1,850 |
| Sep 29, 2023 | - | $566 | -67% | 3 | $189 | $36,978 | 1,851 |
| Oct 6, 2023 | - | $857 | +51% | 1 | $857 | $37,835 | 1,852 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2023 | 41 | $7,310 | 1 | $7,310 | $7,310 | 1,843 | |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 39 | $14,529 | +99% | 13 | $1,118 | $21,839 | 1,844 |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 48 | $2,513 | -83% | 3 | $838 | $24,352 | 1,845 |
| Aug 25, 2023 | 51 | $4,842 | +93% | 6 | $807 | $29,194 | 1,846 |
| Sep 1, 2023 | 55 | $1,138 | -76% | 2 | $569 | $30,332 | 1,847 |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 54 | $1,205 | +6% | 3 | $402 | $31,537 | 1,848 |
| Sep 15, 2023 | 47 | $3,170 | +163% | 3 | $1,057 | $34,707 | 1,849 |
| Sep 22, 2023 | 58 | $1,705 | -46% | 3 | $568 | $36,412 | 1,850 |
| Sep 29, 2023 | 61 | $566 | -67% | 3 | $189 | $36,978 | 1,851 |
| Oct 6, 2023 | 57 | $857 | +51% | 1 | $857 | $37,835 | 1,852 |
Synopsis
Bleach-blonde wannabe rocker Wendy is disillusioned with her life in New York City. After receiving a postcard from Japan saying “wish you were here,” she spontaneously hops on a plane to Tokyo with dreams of making it big as a singer. Quickly finding herself broke and a fish out of water, she moves into a youth hostel for gaijin (foreigners) and takes up work as a hostess at a karaoke bar. Just when she’s at her breaking point, she meets Hiro, a rock ‘n’ roller whose band is looking for their big break. They form a romantic and musical connection and Hiro convinces Wendy to become their lead singer. Through a combination of hustle and luck, they stumble into their 15 minutes of fame, but Wendy soon comes to realize that being a gaijin rocker may be nothing more than a passing fad.
Metrics
| Legs: | 3.92 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $39,110 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 15th, 1988 (Limited) August 4th, 2023 (Limited) by Kino Lorber (35th Anniversary 4K Restoration) |
| Video Release: | October 3rd, 2023 by Kino Lorber |
| Running Time: | 99 minutes |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States, Japan |
| Languages: | English, Japanese |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2023 | - | $4,476 | 1 | $4,476 | $4,476 | 1,843 | |
| Aug 11, 2023 | - | $9,649 | +116% | 10 | $965 | $16,959 | 1,844 |
| Aug 18, 2023 | - | $2,002 | -79% | 3 | $667 | $23,841 | 1,845 |
| Aug 25, 2023 | - | $4,308 | +115% | 6 | $718 | $28,660 | 1,846 |
| Sep 1, 2023 | - | $1,138 | -74% | 2 | $569 | $30,332 | 1,847 |
| Sep 8, 2023 | - | $875 | -23% | 3 | $292 | $31,207 | 1,848 |
| Sep 15, 2023 | - | $3,170 | +262% | 3 | $1,057 | $34,707 | 1,849 |
| Sep 22, 2023 | - | $1,705 | -46% | 3 | $568 | $36,412 | 1,850 |
| Sep 29, 2023 | - | $566 | -67% | 3 | $189 | $36,978 | 1,851 |
| Oct 6, 2023 | - | $857 | +51% | 1 | $857 | $37,835 | 1,852 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2023 | 41 | $7,310 | 1 | $7,310 | $7,310 | 1,843 | |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 39 | $14,529 | +99% | 13 | $1,118 | $21,839 | 1,844 |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 48 | $2,513 | -83% | 3 | $838 | $24,352 | 1,845 |
| Aug 25, 2023 | 51 | $4,842 | +93% | 6 | $807 | $29,194 | 1,846 |
| Sep 1, 2023 | 55 | $1,138 | -76% | 2 | $569 | $30,332 | 1,847 |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 54 | $1,205 | +6% | 3 | $402 | $31,537 | 1,848 |
| Sep 15, 2023 | 47 | $3,170 | +163% | 3 | $1,057 | $34,707 | 1,849 |
| Sep 22, 2023 | 58 | $1,705 | -46% | 3 | $568 | $36,412 | 1,850 |
| Sep 29, 2023 | 61 | $566 | -67% | 3 | $189 | $36,978 | 1,851 |
| Oct 6, 2023 | 57 | $857 | +51% | 1 | $857 | $37,835 | 1,852 |