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Eraserhead (1978)

English body horror film directed by David Lynch

Film facts

Runtime
1h 29m 89 min
Released
3 February 1978
Language
English

Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.

Eraserhead has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes (89 min). The English film released on 3 February 1978. It is directed by David Lynch and stars Jack Nance, Jeanne Bates and Jack Fisk.

Cast and crew

Director
David Lynch
Written by
David Lynch
Produced by
Jack Nance, Charlotte Stewart, Jeanne Bates
Production
American Film Institute
Distribution
Nocturno, Netflix

Box office, awards and more

Budget
$100,000
Box office
$7.1 million
Filmed in
California

Release and where to watch

In theatres
3 February 1978
On OTT
Netflix date not announced

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of Eraserhead?

Eraserhead has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes, or 89 min.

When did Eraserhead release?

Eraserhead released on 3 February 1978.

Who directed Eraserhead?

Eraserhead is directed by David Lynch.

Who is in the cast of Eraserhead?

The cast of Eraserhead includes Jack Nance, Jeanne Bates, Jack Fisk, Jennifer Lynch, Charlotte Stewart and Allen Joseph.

Where can I watch Eraserhead online?

Eraserhead streams on Netflix.

How much did Eraserhead earn at the box office?

Eraserhead grossed $7.1 million on a budget of $100,000.

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Updated 11 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Box office and some crew details from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Found a mistake? Tell us.