An American Werewolf in London (1981)

American college students David Kessler and Jack Goodman on a walking tour of Britain are attacked by a werewolf that none of the locals will admit exists. Jack dies. David recovers in a hospital, where he has nightmares.

All Releases

Domestic (99.2%)
$30,565,292
International (0.8%)
$246,227
Worldwide
$30,819,283
Summary Details
Domestic DistributorUniversal Pictures
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Domestic Opening$3,786,512
Earliest Release DateAugust 21, 1981 (Domestic)
Running Time1 hr 37 min
GenresComedy Horror

By Release

Release GroupRolloutMarketsDomesticInternationalWorldwide
Original ReleaseAugust 21, 19813 markets$30,565,292$133,031$30,702,524
2020 Re-releaseAPAC, EMEA$113,196$116,759

By Region

Domestic# ReleasesLifetime GrossRank
Domestic1$30,565,2922,928
EMEA# ReleasesLifetime GrossRank
United Kingdom2$246,2274,520