A Nightmare on Elm Street
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...
Where to stream A Nightmare on Elm Street
Streaming now in the United States on HBO Max, AMC+ Amazon Channel, and AMC.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand.
Trailers and promos
Official Trailer 4K Ultra HD
Trailer
Re-Release Trailer
One, Two Freddy's Coming For You
Freddy Attacks Nancy After Glenn Falls Asleep
Terror in the Tub
Nancy fights Freddy Krueger
Freddy VS Nancy
Limelight
Discover, track, and enjoy the best movies and shows
Save what you want to watch, see where it streams, and get notified the moment it lands on a service you pay for. Ratings from IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic for every title, and recommendations that learn what you like. No ads.
On Mac
iPhone
iPad
Mac
More like A Nightmare on Elm Street
Frequently asked questions about A Nightmare on Elm Street
Where can I watch A Nightmare on Elm Street in the United States?
A Nightmare on Elm Street is available to stream on HBO Max, AMC+ Amazon Channel, and AMC in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is A Nightmare on Elm Street on HBO Max?
Yes. A Nightmare on Elm Street is streaming on HBO Max in the United States, alongside AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC.
Can I watch A Nightmare on Elm Street for free?
Not free in the United States right now. A Nightmare on Elm Street needs a subscription to HBO Max, AMC+ Amazon Channel, and AMC, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand.
What are the ratings for A Nightmare on Elm Street?
A Nightmare on Elm Street scores 7.4 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in A Nightmare on Elm Street?
A Nightmare on Elm Street stars Heather Langenkamp, Johnny Depp, Robert Englund, Amanda Wyss, and Jsu Garcia. Wes Craven is the director.
How long is A Nightmare on Elm Street?
A Nightmare on Elm Street runs 1h 31m (91 minutes).
When did A Nightmare on Elm Street come out?
A Nightmare on Elm Street was released on November 9, 1984.
Which studio made A Nightmare on Elm Street?
A Nightmare on Elm Street was produced by New Line Cinema, Smart Egg Pictures, and Media Home Entertainment in the United States.
What was the budget for A Nightmare on Elm Street?
A Nightmare on Elm Street was made on a budget of $1,800,000.
How much did A Nightmare on Elm Street make at the box office?
A Nightmare on Elm Street grossed $57,004,513 worldwide, against a budget of $1,800,000.
Ratings and metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked October 2026.