The ‘Burbs (1989)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $35,382,246 | Details |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $11,101,197 (31.4% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.19 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,952 opening theaters/1,956 max. theaters, 3.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $100,294,026 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | February 17th, 1989 (Wide) by Universal, released as The `burbs |
| Video Release: | May 4th, 1999 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG |
| Running Time: | 102 minutes |
| Plot point: | Missing Person, Neighbors from Hell, Serial Killer, Surprise Twist, Unbelieving Police |
| Subgenre: | Black Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Black Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Imagine Entertainment |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 1989 | 1 | $11,101,197 | 1,952 | $5,687 | $11,101,197 | 1 | |
| Feb 24, 1989 | 1 | $6,024,480 | -46% | 1,956 | $3,080 | $18,910,842 | 2 |
| Mar 3, 1989 | 3 | $4,312,410 | -28% | 1,831 | $2,355 | $24,543,552 | 3 |
| Mar 10, 1989 | 7 | $2,607,750 | -40% | 1,710 | $1,525 | $28,101,632 | 4 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 1989 | 1 | $12,886,362 | 1,952 | $6,602 | $12,886,362 | 1 | |
| Feb 24, 1989 | 1 | $7,344,780 | -43% | 1,956 | $3,755 | $20,231,142 | 2 |
| Mar 3, 1989 | 3 | $5,262,740 | -28% | 1,831 | $2,874 | $25,493,882 | 3 |
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $11,101,197 (31.4% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.19 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,952 opening theaters/1,956 max. theaters, 3.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $100,294,026 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | February 17th, 1989 (Wide) by Universal, released as The `burbs |
| Video Release: | May 4th, 1999 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG |
| Running Time: | 102 minutes |
| Plot point: | Missing Person, Neighbors from Hell, Serial Killer, Surprise Twist, Unbelieving Police |
| Subgenre: | Black Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Black Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Imagine Entertainment |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 1989 | 1 | $11,101,197 | 1,952 | $5,687 | $11,101,197 | 1 | |
| Feb 24, 1989 | 1 | $6,024,480 | -46% | 1,956 | $3,080 | $18,910,842 | 2 |
| Mar 3, 1989 | 3 | $4,312,410 | -28% | 1,831 | $2,355 | $24,543,552 | 3 |
| Mar 10, 1989 | 7 | $2,607,750 | -40% | 1,710 | $1,525 | $28,101,632 | 4 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 1989 | 1 | $12,886,362 | 1,952 | $6,602 | $12,886,362 | 1 | |
| Feb 24, 1989 | 1 | $7,344,780 | -43% | 1,956 | $3,755 | $20,231,142 | 2 |
| Mar 3, 1989 | 3 | $5,262,740 | -28% | 1,831 | $2,874 | $25,493,882 | 3 |