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Halloween

First worldwide release
October 25, 1978
Score
7.6 / 10
Length
1h 31m
Language
EN
HorrorThriller
🎬 Directed by John Carpenter 🌟 Donald Pleasence, Jamie Lee Curtis, Nancy Kyes, P. J. Soles, Charles Cyphers

Fifteen years after murdering his sister on Halloween Night 1963, Michael Myers escapes from a mental hospital and returns to the small town of Haddonfield, Illinois to kill again.

Trailer
Release Rollout

Halloween opened first in United States on October 25, 1978. The rollout continued across 24 countries, finishing in Hungary on November 6, 1989. A digital release followed on January 1, 2006.

Release Dates by Country
United StatesOct 25, 1978
United KingdomJan 25, 1979
FranceMar 14, 1979
ItalyApr 14, 1979
DenmarkApr 16, 1979
NetherlandsMay 23, 1979
AustraliaJun 1, 1979
GermanyJul 6, 1979
NorwayJul 10, 1979
SwedenAug 6, 1979
JapanAug 11, 1979
SpainSep 17, 1979
Hong KongSep 21, 1979
PortugalNov 16, 1979
LKNov 25, 1979
South KoreaDec 6, 1979
IndiaDec 10, 1979
SUDec 11, 1979
SCDec 25, 1979
ThailandDec 25, 1979
SingaporeJan 13, 1980
MexicoFeb 1, 1980
IrelandMar 7, 1980
BrazilMay 17, 1980
ColombiaOct 11, 1980
ArgentinaNov 16, 1980
UYApr 23, 1981
BDJun 12, 1981
HungaryNov 6, 1989
Frequently Asked Questions

When does Halloween come out?

Halloween was released on October 25, 1978.

When does Halloween come out in United States?

Halloween was released in United States on October 25, 1978.

When does Halloween come out in United Kingdom?

Halloween was released in United Kingdom on January 25, 1979.

When does Halloween come out in India?

Halloween was released in India on December 10, 1979.

When does Halloween come out in Germany?

Halloween was released in Germany on July 6, 1979.

When will Halloween be available on streaming or digital?

Halloween became available on digital platforms on January 1, 2006.

Who directed Halloween?

Halloween was directed by John Carpenter.

How long is Halloween?

Halloween has a runtime of 1h 31m.