Weird Science (1985)

Weird Science poster
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $16,316,258Details
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Metrics

Opening Weekend:$4,895,421 (30.0% of total gross)
Legs:3.33 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:1,158 opening theaters/1,172 max. theaters, 3.1 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $49,546,271

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,301-4,400) 4,303 $16,316,258
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 6,001-6,100) 6,064 $16,316,258
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 801-900) 895 $16,316,258
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,171 $16,316,258

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: August 2nd, 1985 (Wide) by Universal
Video Release: May 14th, 1996 by Universal Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Running Time: 94 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Real Genius
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Keywords: Wish Granters
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Fantasy
Production/Financing Companies: Hughes/Silver
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,301-4,400) 4,303 $16,316,258
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,180 $49,546,271
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 3,601-3,700) 3,636 $16,316,258
Top 1985 Movies at the Domestic Box Office 51 $16,316,258
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,161 $16,316,258
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 3,701-3,800) 3,792 $16,316,258
All Time Domestic Box Office for Fantasy Movies (Rank 201-300) 297 $16,316,258
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 801-900) 895 $16,316,258
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,484 $16,316,258
All Time Domestic Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 501-600) 525 $16,316,258

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Aug 2, 1985 4 $4,895,421   1,158 $4,227   $4,895,421 1
Aug 9, 1985 6 $2,965,913 -39% 1,172 $2,531   $11,127,926 2
Aug 16, 1985 12 $1,445,290 -51% 767 $1,884   $14,488,931 3
Aug 23, 1985 17 $804,792 -44% 540 $1,490   $16,316,258 4

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Aug 2, 1985 4 $8,162,013   1,158 $7,048   $8,162,013 1
Aug 9, 1985 6 $4,881,628 -40% 1,172 $4,165   $13,043,641 2
Aug 16, 1985 12 $2,467,825 -49% 767 $3,218   $15,511,466 3

Leading Cast

Anthony Michael Hall Gary
Ilan Mitchell-Smith Wyatt
Kelly LeBrock Lisa

Supporting Cast

Bill Paxton Chet
Suzanne Snyder Deb
Judie Aronson Hilly
Robert Downey, Jr. Ian
Robert Rusler Max
Vernon Wells Lord General
John Kapelos Dino
Britt Leach Al
Barbara Lang Lucy
Michael Berryman Mutant Biker
Ivor Barry Henry
Anne Bernadette Coyle Carmen
Suzy J. Kellems Gymnast
Fred D. Scott Bar Patron
Vince Monroe Townsend Bar Patron
Chino Williams Bar Patron
Jill Whitlow Perfume Salesgirl
Theodocia Goodrich Lingerie Saleswoman
Wally Ward One of the Weenies
Johnny Timko One of the Weenies
Mikul Robins One of the Weenies
Darren Harris One of the Weenies
Babette Props One of the Weenies
Michael Cramer One of the Weenies
Todd Hoffman One of the Weenies
Davis D'Mitch Bartender
Mary Steelsmith Girl in Bathroom
Robin Frohman Girl in Bathroom
Alison Carole Lowe Girl in Upside Down Bathroom
Kym Malin Girl Playing Piano
Jennifer Balgobin Biker Girl
Jeff Jensen Metal Face
Prince A. Hughes Party Guest
Rick Lefevour Policeman
Rock Walker Policeman
Joe Gieb Blob Operator
Kevin Thompson Blob Operator
Doug MacHugh Wyatt's Father
Pamela Gordon Wyatt's Mother

Cameos

Steve James Guy at Table

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

Production and Technical Credits

John Hughes Director
John Hughes Screenwriter
Ira Newborn Composer
Matthew F. Leonetti Director of Photography
Joel Silver Producer
Jane Vickerilla Associate Producer
Deborah Love Assistant Director
Bennie Dobbins Second Unit Director
Don Zepfel Unit Production Manager
John W. Corso Production Designer
James Allen Art Director
Jennifer Polito Set Decorator
Jospeh Calloway Director of Photography (Chicago)
James Glennon Additional Photography
Jan Kiesser Additional Photography
Henry Miller Special Effects
David M. Blitstein Special Effects
Doug Hubbard Special Effects
Roger Lifsey Special Effects
Mike Miller Special Effects
Richard Thompson Special Effects
Marilyn Vance Costume Designer
Silvio Scarano Costume Designer
Barbara Siebert-Bolticoff Costume Supervisor
Mark Warner Editor
Chris Lebenzon Editor
Scott Wallace Editor
Jim Alexander* Sound Mixer
Robert L. Hoyt Re-recording Mixer
John J. Stephens Re-recording Mixer
Roger Heman Re-recording Mixer
Gary Ladinsky Re-recording Mixer
Stephen Hunter Flick Supervising Sound Editor
David E. Stone Sound Editor
Randle Akerson Sound Editor
J.H. Arrufat Sound Editor
Susan Dudeck Sound Editor
Donald Flick Sound Editor
Bob Newlan Sound Editor
Chuck Smith Sound Editor
Burton M. Weinstein Sound Editor
Jeff Carson Music Editor
Craig Reardon Special Make-up Effects
Michael Germain Makeup
Dagmar Loesch Hairstylist
Ira Newman Composer
Alf Clausen Additional Music
Kathy Nelson Music Supervisor
Jackie Burch Casting Director
David Gonzales Casting Director
Nancy Nayor Battino* Casting Director
Bennie Dobbins 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:$4,895,421 (30.0% of total gross)
Legs:3.33 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:1,158 opening theaters/1,172 max. theaters, 3.1 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $49,546,271

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,301-4,400) 4,303 $16,316,258
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 6,001-6,100) 6,064 $16,316,258
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 801-900) 895 $16,316,258
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,171 $16,316,258

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


Watch Now On

Amazon VOD:Amazon
iTunes:iTunes

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: August 2nd, 1985 (Wide) by Universal
Video Release: May 14th, 1996 by Universal Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Running Time: 94 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Real Genius
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Wish Granters
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Fantasy
Production/Financing Companies: Hughes/Silver
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Leading Cast

Anthony Michael Hall Gary
Ilan Mitchell-Smith Wyatt
Kelly LeBrock Lisa

Supporting Cast

Bill Paxton Chet
Suzanne Snyder Deb
Judie Aronson Hilly
Robert Downey, Jr. Ian
Robert Rusler Max
Vernon Wells Lord General
John Kapelos Dino
Britt Leach Al
Barbara Lang Lucy
Michael Berryman Mutant Biker
Ivor Barry Henry
Anne Bernadette Coyle Carmen
Suzy J. Kellems Gymnast
Fred D. Scott Bar Patron
Vince Monroe Townsend Bar Patron
Chino Williams Bar Patron
Jill Whitlow Perfume Salesgirl
Theodocia Goodrich Lingerie Saleswoman
Wally Ward One of the Weenies
Johnny Timko One of the Weenies
Mikul Robins One of the Weenies
Darren Harris One of the Weenies
Babette Props One of the Weenies
Michael Cramer One of the Weenies
Todd Hoffman One of the Weenies
Davis D'Mitch Bartender
Mary Steelsmith Girl in Bathroom
Robin Frohman Girl in Bathroom
Alison Carole Lowe Girl in Upside Down Bathroom
Kym Malin Girl Playing Piano
Jennifer Balgobin Biker Girl
Jeff Jensen Metal Face
Prince A. Hughes Party Guest
Rick Lefevour Policeman
Rock Walker Policeman
Joe Gieb Blob Operator
Kevin Thompson Blob Operator
Doug MacHugh Wyatt's Father
Pamela Gordon Wyatt's Mother

Cameos

Steve James Guy at Table

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

Production and Technical Credits

John Hughes Director
John Hughes Screenwriter
Ira Newborn Composer
Matthew F. Leonetti Director of Photography
Joel Silver Producer
Jane Vickerilla Associate Producer
Deborah Love Assistant Director
Bennie Dobbins Second Unit Director
Don Zepfel Unit Production Manager
John W. Corso Production Designer
James Allen Art Director
Jennifer Polito Set Decorator
Jospeh Calloway Director of Photography (Chicago)
James Glennon Additional Photography
Jan Kiesser Additional Photography
Henry Miller Special Effects
David M. Blitstein Special Effects
Doug Hubbard Special Effects
Roger Lifsey Special Effects
Mike Miller Special Effects
Richard Thompson Special Effects
Marilyn Vance Costume Designer
Silvio Scarano Costume Designer
Barbara Siebert-Bolticoff Costume Supervisor
Mark Warner Editor
Chris Lebenzon Editor
Scott Wallace Editor
Jim Alexander* Sound Mixer
Robert L. Hoyt Re-recording Mixer
John J. Stephens Re-recording Mixer
Roger Heman Re-recording Mixer
Gary Ladinsky Re-recording Mixer
Stephen Hunter Flick Supervising Sound Editor
David E. Stone Sound Editor
Randle Akerson Sound Editor
J.H. Arrufat Sound Editor
Susan Dudeck Sound Editor
Donald Flick Sound Editor
Bob Newlan Sound Editor
Chuck Smith Sound Editor
Burton M. Weinstein Sound Editor
Jeff Carson Music Editor
Craig Reardon Special Make-up Effects
Michael Germain Makeup
Dagmar Loesch Hairstylist
Ira Newman Composer
Alf Clausen Additional Music
Kathy Nelson Music Supervisor
Jackie Burch Casting Director
David Gonzales Casting Director
Nancy Nayor Battino* Casting Director
Bennie Dobbins Stunt Coordinator

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

Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,301-4,400) 4,303 $16,316,258
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,180 $49,546,271
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 3,601-3,700) 3,636 $16,316,258
Top 1985 Movies at the Domestic Box Office 51 $16,316,258
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,161 $16,316,258
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 3,701-3,800) 3,792 $16,316,258
All Time Domestic Box Office for Fantasy Movies (Rank 201-300) 297 $16,316,258
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 801-900) 895 $16,316,258
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,484 $16,316,258
All Time Domestic Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 501-600) 525 $16,316,258

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Aug 2, 1985 4 $4,895,421   1,158 $4,227   $4,895,421 1
Aug 9, 1985 6 $2,965,913 -39% 1,172 $2,531   $11,127,926 2
Aug 16, 1985 12 $1,445,290 -51% 767 $1,884   $14,488,931 3
Aug 23, 1985 17 $804,792 -44% 540 $1,490   $16,316,258 4

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Aug 2, 1985 4 $8,162,013   1,158 $7,048   $8,162,013 1
Aug 9, 1985 6 $4,881,628 -40% 1,172 $4,165   $13,043,641 2
Aug 16, 1985 12 $2,467,825 -49% 767 $3,218   $15,511,466 3

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 6,001-6,100) 6,064 $16,316,258
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 5,201-5,300) 5,214 $16,316,258
Top 1985 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office 52 $16,316,258
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,127 $16,316,258
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 5,201-5,300) 5,267 $16,316,258
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Fantasy Movies (Rank 401-500) 447 $16,316,258
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,171 $16,316,258
All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,704 $16,316,258
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 501-600) 558 $16,316,258