Firestarter

A couple who participated in a potent medical experiment gain telepathic ability and then have a child who is pyrokinetic.

Grosses

Domestic (100%)
$17,080,167
Summary Details
DistributorUniversal Pictures
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Opening$4,726,660
1,356 theaters
Release DateMay 11, 1984
Running Time1 hr 54 min
GenresAction Horror Sci-Fi Thriller
In Release235 days/33 weeks
Widest Release1,374 theaters
DateRankWeekly %± LW TheatersChange AvgTo DateWeek
May 18-245$4,166,439-33.4%1,374+18$3,032$10,426,4392
May 11-173$6,260,000-1,356-$4,616$6,260,0001
May 25-317$2,689,561-35.4%1,071-303$2,511$13,116,0003
Jun 1-711$1,157,000-57%672-399$1,721$14,273,0004