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A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master

1988·Movie·R·93 min·★ 5.9(1,727)

“Terror beyond your wildest dreams.”

Freddy Krueger returns once again to terrorize the dreams of the remaining Dream Warriors, as well as those of a young woman who may be able to defeat him for good.

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Where to watch A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master in United States

Can I watch A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master in United States? Yes — you can stream A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master in United States on Philo and AMC, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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Where is A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesPhilo, AMCAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
India—Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
United Kingdom—Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaCraveApple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube
Australia—Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube
GermanyHBO Max, HBO Max Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, MagentaTV
France—Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Sooner
SpainPlanet Horror Amazon Channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC Plus Apple TV channelApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
BrazilUniversal+ Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video
JapanU-NEXT, HBO Max on U-NextAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD

About A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master

A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master is a 1988 English-language horror and thriller film directed by Renny Harlin. The cast is led by Lisa Wilcox, Robert Englund, Rodney Eastman. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 1700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Philo, AMC.

A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master was produced by New Line Cinema, Heron Communications, and Smart Egg Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on August 19, 1988, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $7 million, it went on to gross $49 million worldwide.

Director
Renny Harlin
Writers
Brian Helgeland, Ken Wheat, Jim Wheat
Release date
August 19, 1988
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$7 million
Box office
$49 million
Production
New Line Cinema, Heron Communications, Smart Egg Pictures
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A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master cast & crew

A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master was directed by Renny Harlin and written by Brian Helgeland, Ken Wheat, and Jim Wheat.

The cast features Lisa Wilcox as Alice, Robert Englund as Freddy Krueger, Rodney Eastman as Joey, Danny Hassel as Dan, Andras Jones as Rick, and Tuesday Knight as Kristen.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Craig Safan, cinematography is by Steven Fierberg, and it was produced by Robert Shaye and Sara Risher.

Is A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master worth watching?

A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 1,727 ratings, a more divisive horror films.

At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy horror and thriller, A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master

In United States, you can stream A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master on Philo and AMC, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.

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Cast of A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master

Lisa Wilcox

Lisa Wilcox

Alice

Robert Englund

Robert Englund

Freddy Krueger

Rodney Eastman

Rodney Eastman

Joey

Danny Hassel

Danny Hassel

Dan

Andras Jones

Andras Jones

Rick

Tuesday Knight

Tuesday Knight

Kristen

Ken Sagoes

Ken Sagoes

Kincaid

Brooke Bundy

Brooke Bundy

Elaine

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Nicholas Mele

Johnson

Toy Newkirk

Toy Newkirk

Sheila

Brooke Theiss

Brooke Theiss

Debbie

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John Beckman

Coach

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A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master — FAQs

▸Where can I watch A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master in United States?

A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master is streaming on Philo, AMC in United States.

▸Is A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master on Philo?

Yes — A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master is currently available on Philo in United States.

▸What language is A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master in?

A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master?

A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master runs 1 hours 33 minutes (93 minutes).

▸What is A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master rated?

A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master is rated R. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 1,727 ratings.

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