A Nightmare on Elm Street
“If Nancy doesn't wake up screaming, she won't wake up at all.”
Teenagers in a small town are dropping like flies, apparently in the grip of mass hysteria causing their suicides. A cop's daughter, Nancy Thompson, traces the cause to child molester Fred Krueger, who was burned alive by angry parents many years before. Krueger has now come back in the dreams of his killers' children, claiming their lives as his revenge. Nancy and her boyfriend, Glen, must devise a plan to lure the monster out of the realm of nightmares and into the real world...
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Crave, Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | HBO Max, Oldflix, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About A Nightmare on Elm Street
A Nightmare on Elm Street is a 1984 English-language horror film directed by Wes Craven. The cast is led by Heather Langenkamp, Johnny Depp, Robert Englund. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 5800 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
A Nightmare on Elm Street was produced by New Line Cinema, Smart Egg Pictures, and Media Home Entertainment and made in United States of America and United Kingdom. It was released on November 9, 1984, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $57 million worldwide.
- Director
- Wes Craven
- Writers
- Wes Craven
- Release date
- November 9, 1984
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Budget
- $2 million
- Box office
- $57 million
- Production
- New Line Cinema, Smart Egg Pictures, Media Home Entertainment
A Nightmare on Elm Street cast & crew
A Nightmare on Elm Street was directed by Wes Craven and written by Wes Craven.
The cast features Heather Langenkamp as Nancy Thompson, Johnny Depp as Glen Lantz, Robert Englund as Fred Krueger, Amanda Wyss as Tina Gray, Jsu Garcia as Rod Lane, and John Saxon as Lt. Donald Thompson.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Charles Bernstein, cinematography is by Jacques Haitkin, and it was produced by Robert Shaye and Joseph Wolf.
Is A Nightmare on Elm Street worth watching?
A Nightmare on Elm Street holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 5,752 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed horror films.
At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy horror, A Nightmare on Elm Street is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch A Nightmare on Elm Street
A Nightmare on Elm Street isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of A Nightmare on Elm Street
Heather Langenkamp
Nancy Thompson
Johnny Depp
Glen Lantz
Robert Englund
Fred Krueger
Amanda Wyss
Tina Gray
Jsu Garcia
Rod Lane
John Saxon
Lt. Donald Thompson
Ronee Blakley
Marge Thompson
Charles Fleischer
Dr. King
Joseph Whipp
Sergeant Parker
Lin Shaye
Teacher
Joe Unger
Sergeant Garcia
Mimi Craven
Nurse
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A Nightmare on Elm Street — FAQs
▸Where can I watch A Nightmare on Elm Street in United States?
A Nightmare on Elm Street is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is A Nightmare on Elm Street in?
A Nightmare on Elm Street is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is A Nightmare on Elm Street?
A Nightmare on Elm Street runs 1 hours 31 minutes (91 minutes).
▸What is A Nightmare on Elm Street rated?
A Nightmare on Elm Street is rated R. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 5,752 ratings.
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