The Wizard

A boy and his brother run away from home and hitch cross-country, with help from a girl they meet, to compete in the ultimate video-game championship.

Grosses

Domestic (100%)
$14,278,900
Summary Details
DistributorUniversal Pictures
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Opening$2,142,525
1,155 theaters
Release DateDec 15, 1989
Running Time1 hr 36 min
GenresAdventure Comedy Drama Family Romance Sport
In Release382 days/54 weeks
Widest Release1,204 theaters
DateRankWeekly %± LW TheatersChange AvgTo DateWeek
Dec 15-218$2,974,935-1,155-$2,575$2,974,9351
Dec 22-289$3,335,080+12.1%1,204+49$2,770$6,310,0152
Dec 29-Jan 4, 199010$3,211,100-3.7%1,193-11$2,691$9,521,1153
Jan 5-1113$1,337,415-58.4%1,055-138$1,267$10,858,5304