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A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984): movie guide
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) is a Horror running about 91 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.4/10 from 6,069 votes. Notable cast includes Heather Langenkamp, Robert Englund, Johnny Depp, Amanda Wyss. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1984-11-09
- Runtime: 91 min
- TMDB: 7.4/10
- Genres: Horror
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1984-11-09
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What is A Nightmare on Elm Street about?
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...
Cast highlights
A Nightmare on Elm Street features Heather Langenkamp, Robert Englund, Johnny Depp, Amanda Wyss, Jsu Garcia, John Saxon. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1984-11-09. Runtime: 91 minutes. TMDB score: 7.4/10 (6,069 votes). Genres: Horror. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is A Nightmare on Elm Street?
- A Nightmare on Elm Street is listed as Horror on TMDB.
- How long is A Nightmare on Elm Street?
- A Nightmare on Elm Street runs about 91 minutes.
- Who stars in A Nightmare on Elm Street?
- Cast highlights include Heather Langenkamp, Robert Englund, Johnny Depp, Amanda Wyss, Jsu Garcia, John Saxon.
- Does Cinema Box stream A Nightmare on Elm Street?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
