*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
DateRankWeekly %± LW TheatersChange AvgTo DateWeek
Dec 18-244$5,882,930-1,328-$4,429$5,882,9301
Dec 25-315$8,779,790+49.2%1,357+29$6,470$14,662,7202
Jan 1-76$5,625,209-35.9%1,367+10$4,115$20,287,9293
Jan 8-148$3,526,520-37.3%1,346-21$2,620$23,814,4494
Jan 15-2112$2,538,575-28%1,222-124$2,077$26,353,0245
Jan 22-2814$1,482,810-41.6%1,073-149$1,381$27,835,8346
Jan 29-Feb 413$1,225,950-17.3%1,070-3$1,145$29,061,7847