Domestic Box Office For August 1981
| Rank | Release | Gross | Theaters | Total Gross | Release Date | Distributor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | An American Werewolf in London | $30,565,292 | 870 | $30,565,292 | Aug 21 | Universal Pictures |
| 2 | Under the Rainbow | $16,528,997 | 488 | $18,826,490 | Jul 31 | Warner Bros. |
| 3 | Prince of the City | $8,124,257 | 3 | $8,124,257 | Aug 19 | Warner Bros. |
| 4 | Student Bodies | $5,165,432 | 628 | $5,165,432 | Aug 7 | Paramount Pictures |
| 5 | Honky Tonk Freeway | $2,004,742 | 629 | $2,004,742 | Aug 21 | Universal Pictures |
| 6 | Body Heat | $503,804 | 34 | $24,058,838 | Aug 28 | Warner Bros. |
