An American Werewolf in London(1981)
“From the director of Animal House... a different kind of animal.”
Overview
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.
Director
John Landis
Studio
Lyncanthrope Films
Budget
$10M
Revenue
$32M
Cast
David Naughton
as David Kessler
Jenny Agutter
as Nurse Alex Price
Griffin Dunne
as Jack Goodman
John Woodvine
as Dr. J.S. Hirsch
Don McKillop
as Inspector Villiers
Brian Glover
as Chess Player
David Schofield
as Dart Player
Lila Kaye
as Barmaid
Rik Mayall
as Second Chess Player
Sean Baker
as Second Dart Player
Frank Oz
as Mr. Collins
Paul Kember
as Sergeant McManus
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1981
Runtime
1h 37m
Language
English
Rating
7.4 / 10
Budget
$10M
Box Office
$32M
Production Companies
Lyncanthrope Films • Polygram Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch An American Werewolf in London?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for An American Werewolf in London (1981).
What is An American Werewolf in London about?▼
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.
Who directed An American Werewolf in London?▼
An American Werewolf in London was directed by John Landis and released in 1981. It is a comedy, horror, fantasy film.
How long is An American Werewolf in London?▼
An American Werewolf in London has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
Who stars in An American Werewolf in London?▼
The cast of An American Werewolf in London includes David Naughton as David Kessler, Jenny Agutter as Nurse Alex Price, Griffin Dunne as Jack Goodman, John Woodvine as Dr. J.S. Hirsch, Don McKillop as Inspector Villiers and more.
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