Born in East L.A.

When an L.A. born American citizen is mistaken for a Mexican illegal alien and deported to Mexico, he has to do everything he can to get across the border.

Grosses

Domestic (100%)
$17,355,263
Summary Details
DistributorUniversal Pictures
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Opening$4,359,040
1,112 theaters
Release DateAug 21, 1987
Running Time1 hr 25 min
GenresComedy
In Release133 days/19 weeks
Widest Release1,112 theaters
DateRankWeekly %± LW TheatersChange AvgTo DateWeek
Aug 21-273$6,449,600-1,112-$5,800$6,449,6001
Aug 28-Sep 310$3,422,240-46.9%1,065-47$3,213$9,871,8402
Sep 4-1010$2,592,210-24.3%762-303$3,401$12,464,0503
Sep 11-1711$1,401,680-45.9%631-131$2,221$13,865,7304