*batteries not included (1987)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $32,945,797 | Details |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $3,326,530 (10.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 6.81 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,328 opening theaters/1,367 max. theaters, 4.7 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $94,162,649 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | December 18th, 1987 (Wide) by Universal |
| Video Release: | March 1st, 1992 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG |
| Running Time: | 106 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | New York City |
| Plot point: | Autumn Years, Death of a Son or Daughter, Faulty Memory, Friendly Alien on Earth, Land Developer, Pregnant Women, Robot, Romance |
| Subgenre: | Family Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Amblin Entertainment, Universal Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 1987 | 4 | $3,326,530 | 1,328 | $2,505 | $3,326,530 | 1 | |
| Dec 25, 1987 | 6 | $4,084,570 | +23% | 1,357 | $3,010 | $9,967,500 | 2 |
| Jan 1, 1988 | 5 | $4,839,180 | +18% | 1,367 | $3,540 | $19,501,900 | 3 |
| Jan 8, 1988 | 5 | $2,833,330 | -41% | 1,346 | $2,105 | $23,121,259 | 4 |
| Jan 22, 1988 | 13 | $1,218,060 | 1,073 | $1,135 | $27,571,084 | 6 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 1987 | 4 | $5,882,930 | 1,328 | $4,430 | $5,882,930 | 1 | |
| Dec 25, 1987 | 5 | $8,779,790 | +49% | 1,357 | $6,470 | $14,662,720 | 2 |
| Jan 1, 1988 | 6 | $5,625,209 | -36% | 1,367 | $4,115 | $20,287,929 | 3 |
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $3,326,530 (10.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 6.81 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,328 opening theaters/1,367 max. theaters, 4.7 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $94,162,649 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | December 18th, 1987 (Wide) by Universal |
| Video Release: | March 1st, 1992 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG |
| Running Time: | 106 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | New York City |
| Plot point: | Autumn Years, Death of a Son or Daughter, Faulty Memory, Friendly Alien on Earth, Land Developer, Pregnant Women, Robot, Romance |
| Subgenre: | Family Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Amblin Entertainment, Universal Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 1987 | 4 | $3,326,530 | 1,328 | $2,505 | $3,326,530 | 1 | |
| Dec 25, 1987 | 6 | $4,084,570 | +23% | 1,357 | $3,010 | $9,967,500 | 2 |
| Jan 1, 1988 | 5 | $4,839,180 | +18% | 1,367 | $3,540 | $19,501,900 | 3 |
| Jan 8, 1988 | 5 | $2,833,330 | -41% | 1,346 | $2,105 | $23,121,259 | 4 |
| Jan 22, 1988 | 13 | $1,218,060 | 1,073 | $1,135 | $27,571,084 | 6 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 1987 | 4 | $5,882,930 | 1,328 | $4,430 | $5,882,930 | 1 | |
| Dec 25, 1987 | 5 | $8,779,790 | +49% | 1,357 | $6,470 | $14,662,720 | 2 |
| Jan 1, 1988 | 6 | $5,625,209 | -36% | 1,367 | $4,115 | $20,287,929 | 3 |