The Wizard

A boy and his brother run away from home and hitch cross-country, with help from a girl they meet, to compete in the ultimate video-game championship.

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Title Summary

Grosses

Domestic (100%)
$14,278,900

International (–)
–

Worldwide
$14,278,900

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Summary Details

DistributorUniversal Pictures
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Opening$2,142,525
1,155 theaters

Release DateDec 15, 1989

Running Time1 hr 36 min

GenresAdventure Comedy Drama Family Romance Sport

In Release382 days/54 weeks

Widest Release1,204 theaters

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Domestic All-Time Rankings

Date	Rank	Weekend	%± LW	Theaters	Change	Avg	To Date	Weekend	Estimated
Dec 15-17	5	$2,142,525	-	1,155	-	$1,855	$2,142,525	1	false
Dec 22-25 Christmas long wknd	12	$1,414,700	-	1,204	-	$1,175	$4,389,635	1	false
Dec 29-Jan 1, 1990 New Year's long wknd	10	$2,696,255	-	1,193	-	$2,260	$9,006,270	-	false
Jan 5-7	12	$1,207,975	-	1,055	-	$1,145	$10,729,090	4	false