Synopsis
The story of visionary automaker Preston Tucker, who waged a David and Goliath struggle with the “big three” automakers and the US Government to make his dream “car of the future” a reality for the masses.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $3,709,562 (18.9% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 5.30 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 720 opening theaters/720 max. theaters, 3.0 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $43,158,474 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,801-3,900) | 3,879 | $19,657,565 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 5,501-5,600) | 5,523 | $19,657,565 |
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Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 12th, 1988 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures September 16th, 2022 (Limited) by Rialto Pictures |
| Video Release: | October 24th, 2000 by Paramount Home Video |
| MPAA Rating: | PG |
| Running Time: | 110 minutes |
| Comparisons: | vs. Almost Famous Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Biography, Biographical Drama, Inventor, 1940s, 1950s, World War II, Corporate Malfeasance, Epilogue |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Dramatization |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 367 | $6,404,128 | Sep 2, 1988 | 24 |