Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid

Film noir parody with a detective uncovering a sinister plot. Characters from classic noir films appear as scenes from various movies interjected into the story.

Grosses

Domestic (100%)
$18,196,170
Summary Details
DistributorUniversal Pictures
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Opening$4,289,601
882 theaters
Release DateMay 21, 1982
Running Time1 hr 28 min
GenresComedy Crime Mystery Thriller
In Release225 days/32 weeks
Widest Release906 theaters
DateRankWeekend %± LW TheatersChange AvgTo DateWeekend
May 21-232$4,289,601-882-$4,863$4,289,6011
May 28-31
Memorial Day wknd
4$4,605,672-906-$5,083$11,355,9431
Jun 4-69$1,311,848-570-$2,301$14,080,6443
Jun 11-1311$765,547-41.6%470-100$1,628$16,328,7634