

An American Werewolf in London
“From the director of Animal House... a different kind of animal.”
American tourists David and Jack are savagely attacked by an unidentified animal while hiking on the Yorkshire Moors. After retiring to the home of a beautiful nurse to recuperate, David soon begins experiencing disturbing changes to his body and mind.
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About An American Werewolf in London
An American Werewolf in London is a 1981 English-language comedy, horror and fantasy film directed by John Landis. The cast is led by David Naughton, Jenny Agutter, Griffin Dunne. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 2700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, YouTube TV, Philo.
An American Werewolf in London was produced by Lyncanthrope Films and Polygram Pictures and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on August 21, 1981, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $10 million, it went on to gross $32 million worldwide.
- Director
- John Landis
- Writers
- John Landis
- Release date
- August 21, 1981
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Budget
- $10 million
- Box office
- $32 million
- Production
- Lyncanthrope Films, Polygram Pictures
An American Werewolf in London cast & crew
An American Werewolf in London was directed by John Landis and written by John Landis.
The cast features David Naughton as David Kessler, Jenny Agutter as Nurse Alex Price, Griffin Dunne as Jack Goodman, John Woodvine as Dr. J.S. Hirsch, Don McKillop as Inspector Villiers, and Brian Glover as Chess Player.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Elmer Bernstein, cinematography is by Robert Paynter, and it was produced by George Folsey Jr. and Jon Peters.
Is An American Werewolf in London worth watching?
An American Werewolf in London holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 2,710 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, horror, and fantasy, An American Werewolf in London is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of An American Werewolf in London

David Naughton
David Kessler

Jenny Agutter
Nurse Alex Price

Griffin Dunne
Jack Goodman

John Woodvine
Dr. J.S. Hirsch

Don McKillop
Inspector Villiers

Brian Glover
Chess Player

David Schofield
Dart Player

Lila Kaye
Barmaid

Rik Mayall
Second Chess Player

Sean Baker
Second Dart Player

Frank Oz
Mr. Collins
Paul Kember
Sergeant McManus
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An American Werewolf in London — FAQs
▸Where can I watch An American Werewolf in London in United States?
An American Werewolf in London is streaming on fuboTV, YouTube TV, Philo, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is An American Werewolf in London on fuboTV?
Yes — An American Werewolf in London is currently available on fuboTV in United States.
▸What language is An American Werewolf in London in?
An American Werewolf in London is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is An American Werewolf in London?
An American Werewolf in London runs 1 hours 37 minutes (97 minutes).
▸What is An American Werewolf in London rated?
An American Werewolf in London is rated R. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 2,710 ratings.












