| Theatrical Performance (US$) | ||
| Japan Box Office | $0 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $5,882,579 | Details |
| Further financial details... | ||
| Japan Releases: | August 5th, 2022 (Limited), released as Local Hero (ローカル・ヒーロー 夢に生きた男) |
| Video Release: | September 21st, 1999 by Warner Home Video |
| Running Time: | 111 minutes |
| Keywords: | Comedy Drama, Set in Scotland, Cult Movie, Culture Clash, Corporate Life, Surprise Twist |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United Kingdom |
| Languages: | English |
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens |
Maximum Screens |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 8/5/2022 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| New Zealand | 6/1/2023 | $386 | 1 | 1 | 3 | $1,370 | 10/29/2024 |
| North America | 2/18/1983 | $23,567 | 1 | 207 | 1,301 | $5,767,363 | |
| United Kingdom | 3/17/1983 | $0 | 0 | 27 | 71 | $113,846 | 9/24/2025 |
| Worldwide Total | $5,882,579 | 9/24/2025 | |||||
| Burt Lancaster | Happer | |
| Peter Riegert |
| Denis Lawson | Urquhart | |
| Fulton Mackay |
For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.
| Bill Forsyth | Director | |
| Bill Forsyth | Screenwriter | |
| David Puttnam | Producer | |
| Iain Smith | Producer | |
| Mark Knopfler | Composer |
