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
DateRankWeekend %± LW TheatersChange AvgTo DateWeekend
Jul 13-153$6,011,695-1,287-$4,671$6,011,6951
Jul 20-226$3,659,470-39.1%1,286-1$2,845$12,700,1342
Jul 27-2911$2,046,500-44.1%817-469$2,504$16,536,6583
Aug 3-513$1,589,998-22.3%668-149$2,380$19,107,2414
Aug 10-1215$1,074,450-32.4%570-98$1,885$21,013,6685