*batteries not included

Aliens help a feisty old New York couple in their battle against the ruthless land developer who's out to evict them.

Grosses

Domestic (100%)
$32,945,797
Summary Details
DistributorUniversal Pictures
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Opening$3,326,530
1,328 theaters
Release DateDec 18, 1987
Running Time1 hr 47 min
GenresComedy Family Fantasy Sci-Fi
In Release380 days/54 weeks
Widest Release1,367 theaters
DateRankWeekend %± LW TheatersChange AvgTo DateWeekend
Dec 18-204$3,326,530-1,328-$2,504$3,326,5301
Dec 25-276$4,084,570+22.8%1,357+29$3,010$9,967,5002
Jan 1-35$4,839,180+18.5%1,367+10$3,540$19,501,9003
Jan 8-105$2,833,330-41.5%1,346-21$2,105$23,121,2594
Jan 15-1712$1,854,690-34.5%1,222-124$1,517$25,669,1395
Jan 22-2413$1,218,060-34.3%1,073-149$1,135$27,571,0846
Jan 29-3114$1,011,360-17%1,070-3$945$28,847,1947