A Nightmare on Elm Street
1985, English. Directed by Wes Craven.
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...
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch A Nightmare on Elm Street
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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A Nightmare on Elm Street: watch order
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 1 July 1985
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Wes Craven
- Budget
- $1.8M
- Box office
- $57M
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After A Nightmare on Elm Street
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A Nightmare on Elm Street: quick answers
What comes after A Nightmare on Elm Street?
Next in the series: A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985), A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987), and A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988).
Is A Nightmare on Elm Street worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 6,069 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Nightmare on Elm Street?
A Nightmare on Elm Street runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
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 11 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 3: Dream Warriors, A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master, Haunt.
Who directed A Nightmare on Elm Street?
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1985) was directed by Wes Craven and stars Heather Langenkamp, Robert Englund, Johnny Depp.