Weekend box office
Aug 21–23, 1981
| # | Film | Studio | Weekend | Theaters | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | An American Werewolf in London | Uni. | $3,786,512 | 870 | $3,786,512 |
| 2 | Honky Tonk Freeway | Uni. | $939,423 | 629 | $939,423 |
| 3 | Prince of the City | WB | $64,713 | 3 | $64,713 |
Figures as published by Box Office Mojo, read from the Internet Archive's copies of the site. About the sources.