| Country | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| USA | 16 May 1980 | |
| Argentina | 12 June 1980 | |
| Brazil | 7 July 1980 | |
| UK | 23 July 1980 | |
| Finland | 27 July 1980 | (Karkkila) |
| Australia | 1 August 1980 | |
| Netherlands | 14 August 1980 | |
| Italy | 25 August 1980 | |
| Norway | 29 August 1980 | |
| Sweden | 29 September 1980 | |
| France | 1 October 1980 | |
| Hong Kong | 23 October 1980 | |
| Austria | November 1980 | |
| West Germany | 13 November 1980 | |
| Japan | 6 December 1980 | |
| East Germany | 20 April 1984 | |
| Czech Republic | 5 December 2002 | (British Film Days) |
| Taiwan | 19 July 2005 | (Hohaiyan Music Film Festival) |
| Fama | Argentina / Brazil / Portugal / Spain |
| Fame - Der Weg zum Ruhm | Austria / West Germany |
| Fame | France |
| Fame: The Original Movie | Australia (DVD title) |
| Hot Lunch | USA (working title) |
| Saranno famosi | Italy |
| Slawa | Poland |
| Ston pyreto tis doxas | Greece |
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