A Nightmare on Elm Street

If Nancy doesn't wake up screaming, she won't wake up at all.

19841h 31m7.4(5,954 votes)

Horror

Synopsis

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 hi…

A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) is a horror film directed by Wes Craven. It stars Heather Langenkamp, Johnny Depp, and Robert Englund. The film runs for 1 hour 31 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.4 out of 10 from 5,954 votes.

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Director

Wes Craven

Cast

Heather Langenkamp

Nancy Thompson

Johnny Depp

Glen Lantz

Robert Englund

Fred Krueger

Amanda Wyss

Tina Gray

Jsu Garcia

Rod Lane

John Saxon

Lt. Thompson

Ronee Blakley

Marge Thompson

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Where can I watch A Nightmare on Elm Street?

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Who stars in A Nightmare on Elm Street?

A Nightmare on Elm Street stars Heather Langenkamp, Johnny Depp, Robert Englund, and Amanda Wyss, and was directed by Wes Craven.

How long is A Nightmare on Elm Street?

A Nightmare on Elm Street has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes.

When did A Nightmare on Elm Street come out?

A Nightmare on Elm Street was released in 1984.

What genre is A Nightmare on Elm Street?

A Nightmare on Elm Street is a horror film.

Is A Nightmare on Elm Street worth watching?

A Nightmare on Elm Street holds an average audience score of 7.4 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.