Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $1,357,413 (5.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 8.75 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 195 opening theaters/892 max. theaters, 7.9 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $73,257,959 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,201-3,300) | 3,226 | $26,700,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,601-4,700) | 4,696 | $26,700,000 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | October 7th, 1987 (Wide) by MGM |
| Video Release: | May 10th, 1993 by MGM Video |
| MPAA Rating: | PG |
| Running Time: | 110 minutes |
| Comparisons: | vs. Awakenings Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Romantic Comedy, Unexpected Families, Death of Other Extended Family, Inheritance, Single Parent, Quitting in Protest, Voiceover/Narration |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Romantic Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 239 | $6,915,754 | Nov 13, 1987 | 40 |
| Halloween (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 191 | $8,233,620 | Oct 30, 1987 | 26 |
| Columbus Day (Opening, 3-Day) | 117 | $1,357,413 | Oct 9, 1987 | 5 |
| Columbus Day (Opening, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 108 | $3,815,332 | Oct 9, 1987 | 5 |