Look Who's Talking (1989)

Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $140,088,813Details
International Box Office $157,011,187Details
Worldwide Box Office $297,100,000
Further financial details...

Synopsis

The story follows a mother searching for a new father for her newborn baby, while the baby in question is talking to the audience, letting the viewer know how he experiences everything, from starting out as sperm, to being born, and commenting on his mother’s misadventures.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$12,107,784 (8.6% of total gross)
Legs:9.90 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:47.2% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:1,208 opening theaters/1,651 max. theaters, 12.0 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $375,587,737

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 401-500) 468 $140,088,813
All Time International Box Office (Rank 601-700) 677 $157,011,187
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 501-600) 566 $297,100,000
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies 50 $140,088,813
All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies 49 $157,011,187
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies 35 $297,100,000

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: October 13th, 1989 (Wide) by Sony Pictures
Video Release: March 17th, 1998 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: PG-13 Adult situations/language
Running Time: 96 minutes
Franchise: Look Who's Talking
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Talking Babies
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: MCEG
Production Countries: Canada, United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Biggest Domestic 24th Weekend 39 $711,360 Mar 23, 1990 164
Biggest Domestic 20th Weekend 86 $699,825 Feb 23, 1990 136
Biggest Domestic 13th Weekend 65 $2,593,775 Jan 5, 1990 87
Biggest Domestic 12th Weekend 47 $3,767,244 Dec 29, 1989 80
New Year's Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 295 $10,669,132 Dec 29, 1989 80
Biggest Domestic 7th Weekend 63 $7,878,228 Nov 24, 1989 45
Thanksgiving (All Movies, 3-Day) 195 $7,878,228 Nov 24, 1989 45
Thanksgiving (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 127 $22,311,771 Nov 24, 1989 45
Thanksgiving (All Movies, 5-Day) 220 $7,878,228 Nov 24, 1989 45
Thanksgiving (All Movies, 5-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 150 $18,086,356 Nov 24, 1989 45
Biggest Domestic 6th Weekend 98 $8,537,321 Nov 17, 1989 38
Biggest Domestic 5th Weekend 89 $11,409,873 Nov 10, 1989 31
Veterans Day (All Movies, 3-Day) 77 $11,409,873 Nov 10, 1989 31
Veterans Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 51 $32,313,672 Nov 10, 1989 31
Halloween (All Movies, 3-Day) 45 $11,556,750 Oct 27, 1989 17
Halloween (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 21 $32,729,648 Oct 27, 1989 17

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 401-500) 468 $140,088,813
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 201-300) 204 $375,587,737
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 201-300) 281 $140,088,813
Top 1989 Movies at the Domestic Box Office 4 $140,088,813
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 101-200) 189 $140,088,813
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 201-300) 286 $140,088,813
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 101-200) 130 $140,088,813
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies 50 $140,088,813
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 201-300) 249 $140,088,813
All Time Domestic Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies 49 $140,088,813

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 13, 1989 1 $12,107,784   1,208 $10,023   $12,107,784 1
Oct 20, 1989 1 $14,147,340 +17% 1,547 $9,145   $30,128,527 2
Oct 27, 1989 1 $11,556,750 -18% 1,622 $7,125   $45,416,641 3
Nov 3, 1989 1 $11,457,810 -1% 1,638 $6,995   $59,585,228 4
Nov 10, 1989 1 $11,409,873 n/c 1,641 $6,953   $74,303,334 5
Nov 17, 1989 2 $8,537,321 -25% 1,651 $5,171   $85,133,132 6
Nov 24, 1989 4 $7,878,228 -8% 1,651 $4,772   $96,607,137 7
Dec 1, 1989 6 $3,718,495 -53% 1,649 $2,255   $101,543,913 8
Dec 8, 1989 8 $2,524,622 -32% 1,645 $1,535   $104,940,721 9
Dec 22, 1989 10 $1,528,800   1,365 $1,120   $109,568,677 11
Dec 29, 1989 9 $3,767,244 +146% 1,482 $2,542   $115,158,196 12
Jan 5, 1990 9 $2,593,775 -31% 1,445 $1,795   $118,802,709 13
Feb 23, 1990 15 $699,825   651 $1,075   $131,442,096 20
Mar 23, 1990 16 $711,360   624 $1,140   $134,837,533 24

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 13, 1989 1 $15,981,187   1,208 $13,229   $15,981,187 1
Oct 20, 1989 1 $17,878,704 +12% 1,547 $11,557   $33,859,891 2
Oct 27, 1989 1 $14,267,527 -20% 1,622 $8,796   $48,127,418 3
Nov 3, 1989 1 $14,766,043 +3% 1,638 $9,015   $62,893,461 4
Nov 10, 1989 1 $13,702,350 -7% 1,641 $8,350   $76,595,811 5
Nov 17, 1989 2 $12,133,098 -11% 1,651 $7,349   $88,728,909 6
Nov 24, 1989 5 $9,096,509 -25% 1,651 $5,510   $97,825,418 7
Dec 1, 1989 6 $4,590,681 -50% 1,649 $2,784   $102,416,099 8
Dec 22, 1989 8 $3,351,075   1,365 $2,455   $111,390,952 11
Dec 29, 1989 8 $4,817,982 +44% 1,482 $3,251   $116,208,934 12

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 601-700) 677 $157,011,187
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 401-500) 422 $157,011,187
Top 1989 Movies at the International Box Office 4 $157,011,187
All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 201-300) 286 $157,011,187
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 401-500) 434 $157,011,187
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 101-200) 190 $157,011,187
All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies 49 $157,011,187
All Time International Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 301-400) 309 $157,011,187
All Time International Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies 66 $157,011,187

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 501-600) 566 $297,100,000
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 301-400) 333 $297,100,000
Top 1989 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office 4 $297,100,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 201-300) 232 $297,100,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 301-400) 352 $297,100,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 101-200) 147 $297,100,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies 35 $297,100,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 201-300) 280 $297,100,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies 53 $297,100,000

Leading Cast

John Travolta James
Kirstie Alley Mollie

Supporting Cast

Olympia Dukakis Rosie
George Segal Albert
Abe Vigoda Grandpa
Bruce Willis Voice of Mikey
Twink Caplan Rona
Jason Schaller Mikey
Jaryd Waterhouse Mikey
Jacob Haines Mikey
Christopher Aydon Mikey
Joy Boushel Melissa
Don S. Davis Dr. Fleisher
Louis Heckerling Lou
Brenda Crichlow Secretary
Andrea Mann Salesgirl
Douglas Tuck Cab Stealer
Alex Bruhanski Street Worker
B. Casey Grant Admitting Clerk
Oscar B. Ramos Hospital Worker
Aurelio Dinunzio Orderly
Jeff Irvine Admitting Doctor
Shirley Barclay Nurse
William B. Davis Drug Doctor
David Berner Mr. Impatience
Jerry Wasserman Mr. Anal
Daliah Novak Carrie
Zena Darawalla Lupe
Nicholas Rice Harry
Neal Israel Mr. Ross
Blu Mankuma Director
William Britos Home Orderly
Deejay Jackson Burly Orderly
Ida Berner Lady
Bea Cartmell Lady
Eleanor Maines Lady
Mollie Israel Little Girl
Ryan McIntosh Little Boy
Gerry Bean Pilot Friend
Deryl Hayes Pilot Friend
Enid Saunders Ester
Nicole Stevens Silly Baby
Christy Smith Baby Megan
Sabrina Bailey Sand Box Baby
Farah Abassi Chatting Baby
Amber Brownmiller Blowing Kiss Baby
Ariel Perryman Nursery Baby
Nigel John Crowe Nursery Baby
Michael Jospeh Materi Nursery Baby

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Amy Heckerling Director
Amy Heckerling Screenwriter
Jonathan D. Krane Producer
Thomas Del Ruth Director of Photography
David Kitay Composer
Simon R. Lewis Co-Producer
David Enson Associate Producer
Bob Gray Line Producer
Bill Mizel Assistant Director
Curtis Petersen Second Unit Director
Bob Gray Production Manager
Reuben Freed Art Director
Graeme Murray Art Director
Barry W. Brolly Set Decorator
Curtis Petersen Second Unit Photography
Molly Maginnis Costume Designer
Abigail Murray Associate Costume Designer (US)
Susan Molloy Additional Costume Designer
Nicola Ryall Costume Supervisor
Debra Chiate Editor
Ralph Parker Production Sound Mixer
Jeffrey J. Haboush Re-recording Mixer
Andy D'Addario Re-recording Mixer
Mark Rosette Re-recording Mixer
Steven D. Williams Sound Effects Editor
Ken Burton Sound Effects Editor
Stu Chasmar Sound Effects Editor
Robert Glenn Sound Effects Editor
Daniel Mandel Sound Effects Editor
Ted Johnson Sound Effects Editor
Frank McKelvey Music Editor
Todd McIntosh Makeup
Janet Ulmer Hairstylist
Roy Sidick Hairstylist (Kirstie Alley)
Ken Kushnick Music Supervisor
David Passick Music Supervisor
Jeff Greenberg Casting (US)
Sid Kozak Casting (Canada)
Rick Avery Stunt Coordinator

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.


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Synopsis

The story follows a mother searching for a new father for her newborn baby, while the baby in question is talking to the audience, letting the viewer know how he experiences everything, from starting out as sperm, to being born, and commenting on his mother’s misadventures.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$12,107,784 (8.6% of total gross)
Legs:9.90 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:47.2% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:1,208 opening theaters/1,651 max. theaters, 12.0 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $375,587,737

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 401-500) 468 $140,088,813
All Time International Box Office (Rank 601-700) 677 $157,011,187
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 501-600) 566 $297,100,000
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies 50 $140,088,813
All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies 49 $157,011,187
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies 35 $297,100,000

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


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Amazon VOD:Amazon VOD, Amazon EST
iTunes:iTunes

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: October 13th, 1989 (Wide) by Sony Pictures
Video Release: March 17th, 1998 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: PG-13 Adult situations/language
Running Time: 96 minutes
Franchise: Look Who's Talking
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Talking Babies
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: MCEG
Production Countries: Canada, United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Biggest Domestic 24th Weekend 39 $711,360 Mar 23, 1990 164
Biggest Domestic 20th Weekend 86 $699,825 Feb 23, 1990 136
Biggest Domestic 13th Weekend 65 $2,593,775 Jan 5, 1990 87
Biggest Domestic 12th Weekend 47 $3,767,244 Dec 29, 1989 80
New Year's Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 295 $10,669,132 Dec 29, 1989 80
Biggest Domestic 7th Weekend 63 $7,878,228 Nov 24, 1989 45
Thanksgiving (All Movies, 3-Day) 195 $7,878,228 Nov 24, 1989 45
Thanksgiving (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 127 $22,311,771 Nov 24, 1989 45
Thanksgiving (All Movies, 5-Day) 220 $7,878,228 Nov 24, 1989 45
Thanksgiving (All Movies, 5-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 150 $18,086,356 Nov 24, 1989 45
Biggest Domestic 6th Weekend 98 $8,537,321 Nov 17, 1989 38
Biggest Domestic 5th Weekend 89 $11,409,873 Nov 10, 1989 31
Veterans Day (All Movies, 3-Day) 77 $11,409,873 Nov 10, 1989 31
Veterans Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 51 $32,313,672 Nov 10, 1989 31
Halloween (All Movies, 3-Day) 45 $11,556,750 Oct 27, 1989 17
Halloween (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 21 $32,729,648 Oct 27, 1989 17

Leading Cast

John Travolta James
Kirstie Alley Mollie

Supporting Cast

Olympia Dukakis Rosie
George Segal Albert
Abe Vigoda Grandpa
Bruce Willis Voice of Mikey
Twink Caplan Rona
Jason Schaller Mikey
Jaryd Waterhouse Mikey
Jacob Haines Mikey
Christopher Aydon Mikey
Joy Boushel Melissa
Don S. Davis Dr. Fleisher
Louis Heckerling Lou
Brenda Crichlow Secretary
Andrea Mann Salesgirl
Douglas Tuck Cab Stealer
Alex Bruhanski Street Worker
B. Casey Grant Admitting Clerk
Oscar B. Ramos Hospital Worker
Aurelio Dinunzio Orderly
Jeff Irvine Admitting Doctor
Shirley Barclay Nurse
William B. Davis Drug Doctor
David Berner Mr. Impatience
Jerry Wasserman Mr. Anal
Daliah Novak Carrie
Zena Darawalla Lupe
Nicholas Rice Harry
Neal Israel Mr. Ross
Blu Mankuma Director
William Britos Home Orderly
Deejay Jackson Burly Orderly
Ida Berner Lady
Bea Cartmell Lady
Eleanor Maines Lady
Mollie Israel Little Girl
Ryan McIntosh Little Boy
Gerry Bean Pilot Friend
Deryl Hayes Pilot Friend
Enid Saunders Ester
Nicole Stevens Silly Baby
Christy Smith Baby Megan
Sabrina Bailey Sand Box Baby
Farah Abassi Chatting Baby
Amber Brownmiller Blowing Kiss Baby
Ariel Perryman Nursery Baby
Nigel John Crowe Nursery Baby
Michael Jospeh Materi Nursery Baby

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Amy Heckerling Director
Amy Heckerling Screenwriter
Jonathan D. Krane Producer
Thomas Del Ruth Director of Photography
David Kitay Composer
Simon R. Lewis Co-Producer
David Enson Associate Producer
Bob Gray Line Producer
Bill Mizel Assistant Director
Curtis Petersen Second Unit Director
Bob Gray Production Manager
Reuben Freed Art Director
Graeme Murray Art Director
Barry W. Brolly Set Decorator
Curtis Petersen Second Unit Photography
Molly Maginnis Costume Designer
Abigail Murray Associate Costume Designer (US)
Susan Molloy Additional Costume Designer
Nicola Ryall Costume Supervisor
Debra Chiate Editor
Ralph Parker Production Sound Mixer
Jeffrey J. Haboush Re-recording Mixer
Andy D'Addario Re-recording Mixer
Mark Rosette Re-recording Mixer
Steven D. Williams Sound Effects Editor
Ken Burton Sound Effects Editor
Stu Chasmar Sound Effects Editor
Robert Glenn Sound Effects Editor
Daniel Mandel Sound Effects Editor
Ted Johnson Sound Effects Editor
Frank McKelvey Music Editor
Todd McIntosh Makeup
Janet Ulmer Hairstylist
Roy Sidick Hairstylist (Kirstie Alley)
Ken Kushnick Music Supervisor
David Passick Music Supervisor
Jeff Greenberg Casting (US)
Sid Kozak Casting (Canada)
Rick Avery Stunt Coordinator

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 401-500) 468 $140,088,813
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 201-300) 204 $375,587,737
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 201-300) 281 $140,088,813
Top 1989 Movies at the Domestic Box Office 4 $140,088,813
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 101-200) 189 $140,088,813
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 201-300) 286 $140,088,813
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 101-200) 130 $140,088,813
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies 50 $140,088,813
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 201-300) 249 $140,088,813
All Time Domestic Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies 49 $140,088,813

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 13, 1989 1 $12,107,784   1,208 $10,023   $12,107,784 1
Oct 20, 1989 1 $14,147,340 +17% 1,547 $9,145   $30,128,527 2
Oct 27, 1989 1 $11,556,750 -18% 1,622 $7,125   $45,416,641 3
Nov 3, 1989 1 $11,457,810 -1% 1,638 $6,995   $59,585,228 4
Nov 10, 1989 1 $11,409,873 n/c 1,641 $6,953   $74,303,334 5
Nov 17, 1989 2 $8,537,321 -25% 1,651 $5,171   $85,133,132 6
Nov 24, 1989 4 $7,878,228 -8% 1,651 $4,772   $96,607,137 7
Dec 1, 1989 6 $3,718,495 -53% 1,649 $2,255   $101,543,913 8
Dec 8, 1989 8 $2,524,622 -32% 1,645 $1,535   $104,940,721 9
Dec 22, 1989 10 $1,528,800   1,365 $1,120   $109,568,677 11
Dec 29, 1989 9 $3,767,244 +146% 1,482 $2,542   $115,158,196 12
Jan 5, 1990 9 $2,593,775 -31% 1,445 $1,795   $118,802,709 13
Feb 23, 1990 15 $699,825   651 $1,075   $131,442,096 20
Mar 23, 1990 16 $711,360   624 $1,140   $134,837,533 24

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 13, 1989 1 $15,981,187   1,208 $13,229   $15,981,187 1
Oct 20, 1989 1 $17,878,704 +12% 1,547 $11,557   $33,859,891 2
Oct 27, 1989 1 $14,267,527 -20% 1,622 $8,796   $48,127,418 3
Nov 3, 1989 1 $14,766,043 +3% 1,638 $9,015   $62,893,461 4
Nov 10, 1989 1 $13,702,350 -7% 1,641 $8,350   $76,595,811 5
Nov 17, 1989 2 $12,133,098 -11% 1,651 $7,349   $88,728,909 6
Nov 24, 1989 5 $9,096,509 -25% 1,651 $5,510   $97,825,418 7
Dec 1, 1989 6 $4,590,681 -50% 1,649 $2,784   $102,416,099 8
Dec 22, 1989 8 $3,351,075   1,365 $2,455   $111,390,952 11
Dec 29, 1989 8 $4,817,982 +44% 1,482 $3,251   $116,208,934 12

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 601-700) 677 $157,011,187
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 401-500) 422 $157,011,187
Top 1989 Movies at the International Box Office 4 $157,011,187
All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 201-300) 286 $157,011,187
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 401-500) 434 $157,011,187
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 101-200) 190 $157,011,187
All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies 49 $157,011,187
All Time International Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 301-400) 309 $157,011,187
All Time International Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies 66 $157,011,187

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 501-600) 566 $297,100,000
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 301-400) 333 $297,100,000
Top 1989 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office 4 $297,100,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 201-300) 232 $297,100,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 301-400) 352 $297,100,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 101-200) 147 $297,100,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies 35 $297,100,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 201-300) 280 $297,100,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies 53 $297,100,000