Is A Nightmare on Elm Street scary?

MyCinema has not rated A Nightmare on Elm Street for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch A Nightmare on Elm Street in the US?

A Nightmare on Elm Street streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, and 2 more and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 3 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is A Nightmare on Elm Street?

A Nightmare on Elm Street runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Is A Nightmare on Elm Street suitable for kids?

A Nightmare on Elm Street is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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A Nightmare on Elm Street

Name: A Nightmare on Elm Street
Genre: Horror
Released: 1984-11-09
Duration: 91 min

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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A Nightmare on Elm Street at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 31m

At 1h 31m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Horror

TMDB files it under horror.

US availability

5 subscriptions · 6 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 5 subscription services: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, and 2 more. Listed to rent from 6 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.4 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 5,998 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch A Nightmare on Elm Street tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 31m.
It is included with HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, and 2 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 5,998 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about A Nightmare on Elm Street

Is A Nightmare on Elm Street scary?: MyCinema has not rated A Nightmare on Elm Street for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch A Nightmare on Elm Street in the US?: A Nightmare on Elm Street streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, and 2 more and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 3 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is A Nightmare on Elm Street?: A Nightmare on Elm Street runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
Is A Nightmare on Elm Street suitable for kids?: A Nightmare on Elm Street is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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