1984 · movie · R · 1h 31m
A Nightmare on Elm Street
If Nancy doesn't wake up screaming, she won't wake up at all.
Is A Nightmare on Elm Street on Netflix?
No. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on HBO Max.
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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...
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How we got to 72.8
Critic and audience ratings set the number. Popularity, Top 10 position and recency can only lift it, never sink it. Full method.
| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 7.4/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 48 | none |
| Recency | 100 | none |
A Nightmare on Elm Street: common questions
Is A Nightmare on Elm Street on Netflix?
No. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on HBO Max.
Where can I watch A Nightmare on Elm Street?
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) is included with a HBO Max subscription in the US.
Is A Nightmare on Elm Street worth watching?
It scores 72.8/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in B-tier: worth it.
How long is A Nightmare on Elm Street?
A Nightmare on Elm Street runs 1h 31m (91 minutes).
What is A Nightmare on Elm Street rated?
A Nightmare on Elm Street is rated R in the US.
Who is in A Nightmare on Elm Street?
A Nightmare on Elm Street stars Heather Langenkamp, Johnny Depp, Robert Englund, Amanda Wyss.
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Availability last verified October 6, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.