A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors
1987, English. Directed by Chuck Russell.
If you think you'll get out alive, you must be dreaming.
A psychiatrist, familiar with the knife-wielding dream demon Freddy Krueger, helps teens at a mental hospital battle the killer who is invading their dreams.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 2,171 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 27 February 1987
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Chuck Russell, Wes Craven, Frank Darabont
- Budget
- $4.5M
- Box office
- $45M
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A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors: quick answers
What should I watch before A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors?
Watch A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) and A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985) first.
What comes after A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors?
Next in the series: A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988), A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child (1989), and Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991).
Is A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 2,171 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors?
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors on?
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors?
If you liked A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, try Dagon, A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master, Haunt.
Who directed A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors?
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987) was directed by Chuck Russell and stars Patricia Arquette, Robert Englund, Heather Langenkamp.