Blue Thunder
The cop test pilot for an experimental police helicopter learns the sinister implications of the new vehicle.
DistributorColumbia Pictures
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Opening$8,258,149
1,539 theaters
1,539 theaters
Release DateMay 13, 1983
Running Time1 hr 49 min
GenresAction
Crime
Drama
Thriller
In Release233 days/33 weeks
Widest Release1,555 theaters
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| Date | Rank | Weekend | %± LW | Theaters | Change | Avg | To Date | Weekend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13-15 | 1 | $8,258,149 | - | 1,539 | - | $5,365 | $8,258,149 | 1 |
| May 20-22 | 2 | $6,153,893 | -25.5% | 1,539 | - | $3,998 | $17,478,900 | 2 |
| May 27-30 Memorial Day wknd | 2 | $6,239,999 | - | 1,555 | - | $4,012 | $25,942,709 | - |
| Jun 3-5 | 5 | $3,208,259 | - | 1,416 | - | $2,265 | $30,420,065 | 4 |
| Jun 10-12 | 7 | $1,908,080 | -40.5% | 1,205 | -211 | $1,583 | $33,431,260 | 5 |
| Jun 17-19 | 8 | $1,581,035 | -17.1% | 1,057 | -148 | $1,495 | $35,973,470 | 6 |
| Jun 24-26 | 12 | $1,063,756 | -32.7% | 770 | -287 | $1,381 | $37,806,273 | 7 |
| Jul 1-4 July 4th long wknd | 12 | $1,240,688 | - | 805 | - | $1,541 | $39,684,916 | - |
| Jul 8-10 | 12 | $865,372 | - | 734 | - | $1,178 | $40,957,276 | 9 |
| Jul 15-17 | 14 | $816,085 | -5.7% | 550 | -184 | $1,483 | $42,313,354 | 10 |
