Where to watch A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) in the UK
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
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...
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in A Nightmare on Elm Street.
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John SaxonLt. Donald Thompson -
Ronee BlakleyMarge Thompson -
Heather LangenkampNancy Thompson -
Amanda WyssTina Gray -
Jsu GarciaRod Lane -
Johnny DeppGlen Lantz -
Charles FleischerDr. King -
Joseph WhippSergeant Parker
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A Nightmare on Elm Street — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch A Nightmare on Elm Street in the UK?
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to rent on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube and buy on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube in the United Kingdom.
How much does it cost to rent A Nightmare on Elm Street?
Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube so you can check the current price.
Can I buy a digital copy of A Nightmare on Elm Street?
Yes. A Nightmare on Elm Street can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
Is A Nightmare on Elm Street on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
A Nightmare on Elm Street is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.
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