Pee Wee's Big Adventure (1985)

Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $40,940,662Details
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Metrics

Opening Weekend:$99,184 (0.2% of total gross)
Legs:9.01 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$7,000,000 (worldwide box office is 5.8 times production budget)
Theater counts:21 opening theaters/894 max. theaters, 12.6 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $124,321,212

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,201-2,300) 2,261 $40,940,662
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,525 $40,940,662

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


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: July 26th, 1985 (Wide) by Warner Bros.
International Releases: September 24th, 1987 (Wide) (Australia)
September 29th, 2023 (Limited) (Australia)
Video Release: February 17th, 1986 by Warner Home Video
MPAA Rating: PG
Running Time: 86 minutes
Franchise: Pee Wee
Comparisons: vs. En kongelig affære
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Keywords: Family Adventure, Fake Psychics, Road Trip, Movie Business, Hitchhiker, Haunting
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Adventure
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Warner Bros.
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Labor Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 143 $12,859,479 Aug 30, 1985 38

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,201-2,300) 2,261 $40,940,662
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,321 $124,321,212
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,763 $40,940,662
Top 1985 Movies at the Domestic Box Office 20 $40,940,662
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,062 $40,940,662
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,801-1,900) 1,888 $40,940,662
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,095 $40,940,662
All Time Domestic Box Office for Adventure Movies (Rank 401-500) 447 $40,940,662
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 501-600) 547 $40,940,662
All Time Domestic Box Office for Warner Bros. Movies (Rank 301-400) 378 $40,940,662

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jul 26, 1985 21 $99,184   21 $4,723   $99,184 1
Aug 2, 1985 24 $78,758 -21% 18 $4,375   $499,160 2
Aug 9, 1985 3 $4,545,847 +5,672% 829 $5,484   $5,110,805 3
Aug 16, 1985 3 $4,404,500 -3% 840 $5,243   $12,886,345 4
Aug 23, 1985 3 $4,004,890 -9% 892 $4,490   $19,764,662 5
Aug 30, 1985 3 $4,039,924 +1% 894 $4,519   $25,765,490 6
Sep 6, 1985 3 $2,190,447 -46% 888 $2,467   $28,627,393 7
Sep 13, 1985 3 $1,762,572 -20% 877 $2,010   $30,914,965 8
Sep 20, 1985 4 $1,653,437 -6% 882 $1,875   $33,049,152 9
Sep 27, 1985 5 $1,331,689 -19% 881 $1,512   $34,800,757 10
Oct 4, 1985 6 $1,204,856 -10% 842 $1,431   $36,335,997 11
Oct 11, 1985 12 $1,037,521 -14% 859 $1,208   $37,663,072 12
Oct 18, 1985 11 $791,566 -24% 771 $1,027   $38,651,130 13
Oct 25, 1985 14 $605,495 -24% 677 $894   $39,490,698 14
Nov 1, 1985 16 $575,313 -5% 581 $990   $40,246,236 15
Nov 8, 1985 17 $531,658 -8% 557 $955   $40,940,662 16

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jul 26, 1985 18 $420,402   21 $20,019   $420,402 1
Aug 2, 1985 23 $144,556 -66% 18 $8,031   $564,958 2
Aug 9, 1985 3 $7,916,887 +5,377% 829 $9,550   $8,481,845 3
Aug 16, 1985 2 $7,277,927 -8% 840 $8,664   $15,759,772 4
Aug 23, 1985 3 $5,965,794 -18% 892 $6,688   $21,725,566 5
Aug 30, 1985 3 $4,711,380 -21% 894 $5,270   $26,436,946 6
Sep 6, 1985 4 $2,715,447 -42% 888 $3,058   $29,152,393 7
Sep 13, 1985 3 $2,243,322 -17% 877 $2,558   $31,395,715 8
Sep 20, 1985 4 $2,073,353 -8% 882 $2,351   $33,469,068 9
Sep 27, 1985 5 $1,662,073 -20% 881 $1,887   $35,131,141 10
Oct 4, 1985 6 $1,494,410 -10% 842 $1,775   $36,625,551 11
Oct 11, 1985 12 $1,234,013 -17% 859 $1,437   $37,859,564 12
Oct 18, 1985 12 $1,025,639 -17% 771 $1,330   $38,885,203 13
Oct 25, 1985 14 $785,720 -23% 677 $1,161   $39,670,923 14
Nov 1, 1985 15 $738,081 -6% 581 $1,270   $40,409,004 15

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date		 Opening
Weekend		 Opening
Weekend
Screens		 Maximum
Screens		 Theatrical
Engagements		 Total
Box Office		 Report
Date
Australia 9/24/1987 $0000$0
 
International Total$0

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,525 $40,940,662
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 2,801-2,900) 2,871 $40,940,662
Top 1985 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office 21 $40,940,662
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,740 $40,940,662
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 2,901-3,000) 2,989 $40,940,662
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,760 $40,940,662
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Adventure Movies (Rank 601-700) 609 $40,940,662
All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 601-700) 653 $40,940,662
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Warner Bros. Movies (Rank 401-500) 464 $40,940,662

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Leading Cast

Paul Reubens Pee-Wee Herman

Supporting Cast

Elizabeth Daily Dottie
Mark Holton Francis
Diane Salinger Simone
Judd Omen Mickey
Irving Hellman Neighbor
Monte Landis Mario
Damon Martin Chip
David Glasser BMX Kid
Gregory Brown BMX Racer
Mark Everett BMX Kid
Daryl Roach Chuck
Bill Cable Policeman
Peter Looney Policeman
Starletta DuPois Sgt. Hunter
Toru Tanaka Butler
Ed Herlihy Mr. Buxton
Ralph Seymour Francis' Accomplice
Lou Cutell Amazing Larry
Raymond Martino Gang Member
Erica Yohn Madam Ruby
Bill Richmond Highway Patrolman
Alice Nunn Large Marge
Ed Griffith Trucker
Simmy Bow Man in Diner
Jon Harris Andy
Carmen Filpi Hobo Jack
Jan Hooks Tina
John Moody Bus Clerk
John O'Neill Cowboy
Alex Sharp Cowboy
Chester Grimes Biker
Luis Contreras Biker
Lonnie Parkinson Biker
Howard Hirdler Biker
Cassandra Peterson Biker Mama
Jason Hervey Kevin Morton
Bob McClurg Studio Guard
John Paragon Movie Lot Actor
Susan Barnes Movie Lot Actress
Zachary Hoffman Director
Lynne Marie Stewart Mother Superior
George Sasaki Japanese Director
Richard Brose Tarzan
Drew Seward Kid
Brett Fellman Kid
Bob Drew Fireman
John Gilgreen Policeman at Pet Shop
Noreen Hennessy Reporter
Phil Hartman Reporter
Michael Varhol Photographer
David Rothenberg Hobo
Patrick Cranshaw Hobo
Sunshine Parker Hobo
Gilles Savard Pierre
James Brolin "P.W."
Morgan Fairchild "Dottie"
Tony Bill Terry Hawthorne
Dee Snider Member of Twisted Sister
Eddie Ojeda Member of Twisted Sister
Jay Jay French Member of Twisted Sister

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

Production and Technical Credits

Tim Burton Director
Robert Shapiro Producer
Richard Gilbert Abramson Producer
Phil Hartman Screenwriter
Paul Reubens Screenwriter
Michael Varhol Screenwriter
William E. McEuen Executive Producer
Victor J. Kemper Director of Photography
Danny Elfman Composer
Robert P. Cohen* Assistant Director
David Silver Unit Production Manager
David L Snyder Production Designer
Thomas L. Roysden Set Decorator
Aggie Guerard Rodgers Costume Designer
Billy Weber Editor
Petur Hliddal Sound Mixer
Terry Porter Re-recording Mixer
David J. Hudson Re-recording Mixer
Neil Brody Re-recording Mixer
Cecelia Hall Supervising Sound Editor
David B. Cohn Supervising Sound Editor
Denise Horta Sound Editor
Joey Ippolito Sound Editor
David Pettijohn Sound Editor
Bob Badami Music Editor
Wally Nicita Casting Director
Paul Baxley 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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Metrics

Opening Weekend:$99,184 (0.2% of total gross)
Legs:9.01 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$7,000,000 (worldwide box office is 5.8 times production budget)
Theater counts:21 opening theaters/894 max. theaters, 12.6 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $124,321,212

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,201-2,300) 2,261 $40,940,662
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,525 $40,940,662

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


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: July 26th, 1985 (Wide) by Warner Bros.
International Releases: September 24th, 1987 (Wide) (Australia)
September 29th, 2023 (Limited) (Australia)
Video Release: February 17th, 1986 by Warner Home Video
MPAA Rating: PG
Running Time: 86 minutes
Franchise: Pee Wee
Comparisons: vs. En kongelig affære
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Family Adventure, Fake Psychics, Road Trip, Movie Business, Hitchhiker, Haunting
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Adventure
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Warner Bros.
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Labor Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 143 $12,859,479 Aug 30, 1985 38

Leading Cast

Paul Reubens Pee-Wee Herman

Supporting Cast

Elizabeth Daily Dottie
Mark Holton Francis
Diane Salinger Simone
Judd Omen Mickey
Irving Hellman Neighbor
Monte Landis Mario
Damon Martin Chip
David Glasser BMX Kid
Gregory Brown BMX Racer
Mark Everett BMX Kid
Daryl Roach Chuck
Bill Cable Policeman
Peter Looney Policeman
Starletta DuPois Sgt. Hunter
Toru Tanaka Butler
Ed Herlihy Mr. Buxton
Ralph Seymour Francis' Accomplice
Lou Cutell Amazing Larry
Raymond Martino Gang Member
Erica Yohn Madam Ruby
Bill Richmond Highway Patrolman
Alice Nunn Large Marge
Ed Griffith Trucker
Simmy Bow Man in Diner
Jon Harris Andy
Carmen Filpi Hobo Jack
Jan Hooks Tina
John Moody Bus Clerk
John O'Neill Cowboy
Alex Sharp Cowboy
Chester Grimes Biker
Luis Contreras Biker
Lonnie Parkinson Biker
Howard Hirdler Biker
Cassandra Peterson Biker Mama
Jason Hervey Kevin Morton
Bob McClurg Studio Guard
John Paragon Movie Lot Actor
Susan Barnes Movie Lot Actress
Zachary Hoffman Director
Lynne Marie Stewart Mother Superior
George Sasaki Japanese Director
Richard Brose Tarzan
Drew Seward Kid
Brett Fellman Kid
Bob Drew Fireman
John Gilgreen Policeman at Pet Shop
Noreen Hennessy Reporter
Phil Hartman Reporter
Michael Varhol Photographer
David Rothenberg Hobo
Patrick Cranshaw Hobo
Sunshine Parker Hobo
Gilles Savard Pierre
James Brolin "P.W."
Morgan Fairchild "Dottie"
Tony Bill Terry Hawthorne
Dee Snider Member of Twisted Sister
Eddie Ojeda Member of Twisted Sister
Jay Jay French Member of Twisted Sister

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

Production and Technical Credits

Tim Burton Director
Robert Shapiro Producer
Richard Gilbert Abramson Producer
Phil Hartman Screenwriter
Paul Reubens Screenwriter
Michael Varhol Screenwriter
William E. McEuen Executive Producer
Victor J. Kemper Director of Photography
Danny Elfman Composer
Robert P. Cohen* Assistant Director
David Silver Unit Production Manager
David L Snyder Production Designer
Thomas L. Roysden Set Decorator
Aggie Guerard Rodgers Costume Designer
Billy Weber Editor
Petur Hliddal Sound Mixer
Terry Porter Re-recording Mixer
David J. Hudson Re-recording Mixer
Neil Brody Re-recording Mixer
Cecelia Hall Supervising Sound Editor
David B. Cohn Supervising Sound Editor
Denise Horta Sound Editor
Joey Ippolito Sound Editor
David Pettijohn Sound Editor
Bob Badami Music Editor
Wally Nicita Casting Director
Paul Baxley 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 2,201-2,300) 2,261 $40,940,662
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,321 $124,321,212
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,763 $40,940,662
Top 1985 Movies at the Domestic Box Office 20 $40,940,662
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,062 $40,940,662
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,801-1,900) 1,888 $40,940,662
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,095 $40,940,662
All Time Domestic Box Office for Adventure Movies (Rank 401-500) 447 $40,940,662
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 501-600) 547 $40,940,662
All Time Domestic Box Office for Warner Bros. Movies (Rank 301-400) 378 $40,940,662

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jul 26, 1985 21 $99,184   21 $4,723   $99,184 1
Aug 2, 1985 24 $78,758 -21% 18 $4,375   $499,160 2
Aug 9, 1985 3 $4,545,847 +5,672% 829 $5,484   $5,110,805 3
Aug 16, 1985 3 $4,404,500 -3% 840 $5,243   $12,886,345 4
Aug 23, 1985 3 $4,004,890 -9% 892 $4,490   $19,764,662 5
Aug 30, 1985 3 $4,039,924 +1% 894 $4,519   $25,765,490 6
Sep 6, 1985 3 $2,190,447 -46% 888 $2,467   $28,627,393 7
Sep 13, 1985 3 $1,762,572 -20% 877 $2,010   $30,914,965 8
Sep 20, 1985 4 $1,653,437 -6% 882 $1,875   $33,049,152 9
Sep 27, 1985 5 $1,331,689 -19% 881 $1,512   $34,800,757 10
Oct 4, 1985 6 $1,204,856 -10% 842 $1,431   $36,335,997 11
Oct 11, 1985 12 $1,037,521 -14% 859 $1,208   $37,663,072 12
Oct 18, 1985 11 $791,566 -24% 771 $1,027   $38,651,130 13
Oct 25, 1985 14 $605,495 -24% 677 $894   $39,490,698 14
Nov 1, 1985 16 $575,313 -5% 581 $990   $40,246,236 15
Nov 8, 1985 17 $531,658 -8% 557 $955   $40,940,662 16

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jul 26, 1985 18 $420,402   21 $20,019   $420,402 1
Aug 2, 1985 23 $144,556 -66% 18 $8,031   $564,958 2
Aug 9, 1985 3 $7,916,887 +5,377% 829 $9,550   $8,481,845 3
Aug 16, 1985 2 $7,277,927 -8% 840 $8,664   $15,759,772 4
Aug 23, 1985 3 $5,965,794 -18% 892 $6,688   $21,725,566 5
Aug 30, 1985 3 $4,711,380 -21% 894 $5,270   $26,436,946 6
Sep 6, 1985 4 $2,715,447 -42% 888 $3,058   $29,152,393 7
Sep 13, 1985 3 $2,243,322 -17% 877 $2,558   $31,395,715 8
Sep 20, 1985 4 $2,073,353 -8% 882 $2,351   $33,469,068 9
Sep 27, 1985 5 $1,662,073 -20% 881 $1,887   $35,131,141 10
Oct 4, 1985 6 $1,494,410 -10% 842 $1,775   $36,625,551 11
Oct 11, 1985 12 $1,234,013 -17% 859 $1,437   $37,859,564 12
Oct 18, 1985 12 $1,025,639 -17% 771 $1,330   $38,885,203 13
Oct 25, 1985 14 $785,720 -23% 677 $1,161   $39,670,923 14
Nov 1, 1985 15 $738,081 -6% 581 $1,270   $40,409,004 15

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date		 Opening
Weekend		 Opening
Weekend
Screens		 Maximum
Screens		 Theatrical
Engagements		 Total
Box Office		 Report
Date
Australia 9/24/1987 $0000$0
 
International Total$0

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,525 $40,940,662
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 2,801-2,900) 2,871 $40,940,662
Top 1985 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office 21 $40,940,662
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,740 $40,940,662
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 2,901-3,000) 2,989 $40,940,662
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,760 $40,940,662
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Adventure Movies (Rank 601-700) 609 $40,940,662
All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 601-700) 653 $40,940,662
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Warner Bros. Movies (Rank 401-500) 464 $40,940,662

DEG Watched At Home Top 20 Charts

DateRank
Aug 5, 202314