The Last Starfighter

High schooler Alex Rogan conquers the Starfighter video game, only to find out it was just a test, and is transported to another planet. He has been recruited to join a team of the best starfighters to defend their world from the attack.

Grosses

Domestic (100%)
$28,733,290
Summary Details
DistributorUniversal Pictures
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Opening$6,011,695
1,287 theaters
Release DateJul 13, 1984
Running Time1 hr 40 min
GenresAction Adventure Sci-Fi
In Release172 days/24 weeks
Widest Release1,287 theaters
DateRankWeekly %± LW TheatersChange AvgTo DateWeek
Jul 13-193$9,040,664-1,287-$7,024$9,040,6641
Jul 20-267$5,449,494-39.7%1,286-1$4,237$14,490,1582
Jul 27-Aug 211$3,027,085-44.5%817-469$3,705$17,517,2433
Aug 3-913$2,421,975-20%668-149$3,625$19,939,2184
Aug 10-1613$1,625,171-32.9%570-98$2,851$21,564,3895