


Film · Released
A Nightmare on Elm Street
“If Nancy doesn't wake up screaming, she won't wake up at all.”
A Nightmare on Elm Street at a glance
A Nightmare on Elm Street is a 1984 horror film, running 1h 31m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1984-11-09
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Genres
- Horror
- Director
- Wes Craven
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.4 / 10 · 6,062 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmTeenagers 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...
Cast
14 names
Heather LangenkampNancy Thompson
Robert EnglundFred Krueger
Johnny DeppGlen Lantz
Amanda WyssTina Gray
Jsu GarciaRod Lane
John SaxonLt. Thompson
Ronee BlakleyMarge Thompson
Charles FleischerDr. King
Joseph WhippSgt. Parker
Lin ShayeTeacher
Joe UngerSgt. Garcia
Mimi CravenNurse
Jack SheaMinisterQuestions about A Nightmare on Elm Street
Quick answersWhere can I watch A Nightmare on Elm Street in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, A Nightmare on Elm Street is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is A Nightmare on Elm Street suitable for children?
A Nightmare on Elm Street is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is A Nightmare on Elm Street about?
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'…
How long is A Nightmare on Elm Street?
A Nightmare on Elm Street runs for 1h 31m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the A Nightmare on Elm Street trailer?
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