A Nightmare on Elm Street
2010, English. Directed by Samuel Bayer.
Welcome to your new nightmare.
Teenagers Nancy, Quentin, Kris, Jesse and Dean are all neighbourhood friends who begin having the same dream of a horribly disfigured man who wears a tattered sweater and a glove made of knives. The man terrorises them in their dreams, and the only escape is to wake up. But when, one by one, they start dying violently, the friends realise that what happens in the dream world is real, and the only way to stay alive is to stay awake.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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A Nightmare on Elm Street isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Samuel BayerDirector
- Rooney MaraNancy Holbrook
- Kyle GallnerQuentin Smith
- Jackie Earle HaleyFreddy Krueger
- Katie CassidyKris Fowles
- Thomas DekkerJesse Braun
- Kellan LutzDean Russell
- Clancy BrownAlan Smith
- Connie BrittonDr. Gwen Holbrook
- Lia D. MortensenNora Fowles
- Julianna DammLittle Kris
- Christian StolteJesse's Father
- Katie Schooping KnightCreepy Girl #1
Details
- Released
- 30 April 2010
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Wesley Strick, Eric Heisserer
- Budget
- $35M
- Box office
- $116M
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What A Nightmare on Elm Street is based on
A Nightmare on Elm Street is based on A Nightmare on Elm Street, a 1984 film.
Film · 1984
A Nightmare on Elm Street
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A Nightmare on Elm Street: quick answers
Is A Nightmare on Elm Street worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.5/10 from 3,028 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Nightmare on Elm Street?
A Nightmare on Elm Street runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does A Nightmare on Elm Street have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Nightmare on Elm Street. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Nightmare on Elm Street parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Nightmare on Elm Street is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Nightmare on Elm Street on?
A Nightmare on Elm Street 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?
If you liked A Nightmare on Elm Street, try A Nightmare on Elm Street, The Black Phone, Silent Hill.
Who directed A Nightmare on Elm Street?
A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) was directed by Samuel Bayer and stars Rooney Mara, Kyle Gallner, Jackie Earle Haley.
What is A Nightmare on Elm Street based on?
A Nightmare on Elm Street is based on A Nightmare on Elm Street, a 1984 film.