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An American Werewolf in London

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1981 | 97 min | Comedy, Horror

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.4 out of 10) and it made about 6 times its budget. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh and horror fans. If you loved Shaun of the Dead or What We Do in the Shadows, start here.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 37 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

American tourists David and Jack are savagely attacked by an unidentified animal while hiking on the Yorkshire Moors. After retiring to the home of a beautiful nurse to recuperate, David soon begins experiencing disturbing changes to his body and mind.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.4 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Won 1 Oscar: Best Makeup and Hairstyling.

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $62 million worldwide on a $10 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 379K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by John Landis

  • David NaughtonDavid Kessler
  • Griffin DunneJack Goodman
  • Jenny AgutterNurse Alex Price
  • John WoodvineDr. J.S. Hirsch
  • Don McKillopInspector Villiers
  • Brian GloverChess Player
  • David SchofieldDart Player
  • Lila KayeBarmaid
  • Rik MayallSecond Chess Player
  • Sean BakerSecond Dart Player