A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2010, A Nightmare on Elm Street is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Samuel Bayer, running about 95 minutes. “Never sleep again.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The film that brings back horror icon Freddy Krueger as a darker and more sinister character than ever before. While Freddy is on the prowl, a group of teenagers being stalked soon learn they all have a common factor making them targets for this twisted killer.
Who’s in it. A Nightmare on Elm Street stars Jackie Earle Haley as Freddy Krueger, Rooney Mara as Nancy Holbrook, Kyle Gallner as Quentin Smith and Katie Cassidy as Kris Fowles, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, A Nightmare on Elm Street has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $115.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Nightmare on Elm Street page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Nightmare on Elm Street tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010)?
- In US, A Nightmare on Elm Street is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Nightmare on Elm Street worth watching?
- A Nightmare on Elm Street holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Nightmare on Elm Street?
- A Nightmare on Elm Street stars Jackie Earle Haley, Rooney Mara, Kyle Gallner, Katie Cassidy and Kellan Lutz.
- When was A Nightmare on Elm Street released?
- A Nightmare on Elm Street was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.