# 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 15 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1984  
**Runtime:** 91 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.3/10  
**Genres:** Horror  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 15 May 2026 (2026-05-15T00:01:22.790Z)  

## Synopsis

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...

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=A%20Nightmare%20on%20Elm%20Street)
- [Rakuten TV](https://rakuten.tv/uk/search?q=A%20Nightmare%20on%20Elm%20Street)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=A%20Nightmare%20on%20Elm%20Street&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=A%20Nightmare%20on%20Elm%20Street&c=movies)
- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=A%20Nightmare%20on%20Elm%20Street)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=A%20Nightmare%20on%20Elm%20Street+film)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=A%20Nightmare%20on%20Elm%20Street)
- [Rakuten TV](https://rakuten.tv/uk/search?q=A%20Nightmare%20on%20Elm%20Street)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=A%20Nightmare%20on%20Elm%20Street&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=A%20Nightmare%20on%20Elm%20Street&c=movies)
- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=A%20Nightmare%20on%20Elm%20Street)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=A%20Nightmare%20on%20Elm%20Street+film)

## 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.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/377/a-nightmare-on-elm-street-1984
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/wGTpGGRMZmyFCcrY2YoxVTIBlli.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/377/a-nightmare-on-elm-street-1984.json

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