A Nightmare on Elm Street
Director: Wes Craven
"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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Cast
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
In brief
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) is a horror film. With an average rating of 7.4/10 from 5,921 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 31min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch A Nightmare on Elm Street online?
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How long is A Nightmare on Elm Street?
A Nightmare on Elm Street runs 91 minutes (1h 31min).
What rating does A Nightmare on Elm Street have?
A Nightmare on Elm Street has an average rating of 7.4/10 based on 5,921 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is A Nightmare on Elm Street from?
A Nightmare on Elm Street was released in 1984.
