Is An American Werewolf in London scary?

MyCinema has not rated An American Werewolf in London for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a comedy, horror, and fantasy film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch An American Werewolf in London in the US?

An American Werewolf in London streams on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, and 6 more, is free on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and 6 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is An American Werewolf in London?

An American Werewolf in London runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Is An American Werewolf in London suitable for kids?

An American Werewolf in London is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19811h 37mComedy / Horror / Fantasy

An American Werewolf in London

Name: An American Werewolf in London
Genre: Comedy, Horror, Fantasy
Released: 1981-08-21
Duration: 97 min

Beware the moon.

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.

TMDB audience score

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Availability in the US

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An American Werewolf in London at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 37m

At 1h 37m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Comedy · Horror · Fantasy

TMDB files it under comedy, horror, and fantasy.

US availability

9 subscriptions · 9 free · 5 to rent · 4 to buy

Included with 9 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, and 6 more. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and 6 more. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 4 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.4 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 2,827 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch An American Werewolf in London tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 37m.
It is included with Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, and 6 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 2,827 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about An American Werewolf in London

Is An American Werewolf in London scary?: MyCinema has not rated An American Werewolf in London for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a comedy, horror, and fantasy film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch An American Werewolf in London in the US?: An American Werewolf in London streams on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, and 6 more, is free on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and 6 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is An American Werewolf in London?: An American Werewolf in London runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
Is An American Werewolf in London suitable for kids?: An American Werewolf in London is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.