An American Werewolf in London poster

An American Werewolf in London

Beware the moon.

7.4(2,835)19811h 37m13

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.

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Status
Released
Budget
$10M
Box office
$32M
Language
English
Part of An American Werewolf Collection · 2 films
  • dying and death
  • london, england
  • intensive care
  • nurse
  • loss of loved one
  • zoo
  • transformation
  • affectation
  • halloween
  • full moon
  • black humor
  • london underground

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Director

John Landis

Produced in

United Kingdom, United States of America

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • TheatricalR21 Aug 1981
  • United KingdomGB

    • Theatrical1821 Aug 1981
    • Theatrical15Reclassified as 15 in 2009, according to BBFC9 Jul 2009
    • Physical18Blu-ray28 Sept 2009
    • Physical18Arrow Video Blu-ray28 Oct 2019
    • Physical18Arrow Video 4k Ultra HD Blu-ray18 Jul 2022
  • AustraliaAU

    • TheatricalM1 Sept 1981
  • CanadaCA

    • Theatrical (limited)18A21 Aug 1981
  • ArgentinaAR

    • Theatrical1814 Oct 1982
  • BrazilBR

    • Theatrical1825 Aug 1983
  • FranceFR

    • Theatrical124 Nov 1981
    • PhysicalDVD4 Dec 2001
    • Digital / OTT12VOD1 Sept 2010
    • PhysicalBlu-Ray1 Sept 2010
    • Physical4K UHD24 Aug 2021
  • GermanyDE

    • Theatrical1628 Apr 1982
  • GreeceGR

    • Physical13 Oct 2009
  • IrelandIE

    • Theatrical1819 Feb 1982
  • ItalyIT

    • TheatricalVM1819 Dec 1981
  • NetherlandsNL

    • Theatrical1624 Dec 1981
    • Physical16DVD, Blu ray11 Feb 2010

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An American Werewolf in London was released on 21 August 1981.

Audience reviews

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    Potential Kermode

    2/14/2017

    10/10

    **The best horror film of the eighties** This is a gem, it really is. Alternately amusing and horrific - John Landis plays our emotions like a fiddle here. He is pulling all the strings and we are uncertain as to which string he is going to pull next. From the eerie Yorkshire countryside of the opening scenes through David's _awful_ nightmares in hospital to amusing zombie chit chat and finally the climactic sl…

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    Matthew Brady

    1/27/2020

    9/10

    "Beware the moon, lads." Still frightening and funny 38 years later. The transformation scene was absolutely incredible, but also really painful. You literally hear every bone crack in his body, and all his organs reshaping and shifting. No other werewolf movie has topped that scene and never will. The song Bad Moon Rising is the icing on the cake. Rick Baker make-up work is masterful. He's the real beast he…

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    Peter89Spencer

    10/30/2020

    8/10

    An 80s horror classic! The storyline was well written, the special effects were amazing, and Jenny Agutter was so sexy! Although the ending was a bit rushed - just like the Wolfman, the main character dies, and the film ends, just like that! What's more messed up is they play an upbeat song during the end credits, right after we see David's lifeless body. The ending is my one critique. The rest of the movi…

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    CinemaSerf

    4/21/2024

    7/10

    "David" (David Naughton) and his pal "Jack" (Griffin Dunne) are taking a walking tour of the UK when they decide to stop off at a pub. They are about as welcome as a dose of the clap and after a few minutes banter with the natives decide they are better off walking. The thing is, those inside know how dangerous it's about to be out there - and the boys soon find out. It's "David" who wakes up in hospital, replete wit…

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