Movie

An American Werewolf in London

“Beware the moon.”

★ 7.4(2,736)19811h 37m

An American Werewolf in London is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies in Switzerland. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

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Director: John Landis
Release date: 1981-08-21
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: English
Box office: $31,973,249
Budget: $10,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Lyncanthrope Films
Part of: An American Werewolf Collection

An American Werewolf in London — trailer

About An American Werewolf in London

An American Werewolf in London is a 1981 movie in the Comedy, Horror and Fantasy genres, directed by John Landis, starring David Naughton, Griffin Dunne and Jenny Agutter. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 2,736 viewers. Below you can see where to watch An American Werewolf in London in Switzerland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

David Naughton

David Kessler

Griffin Dunne

Jack Goodman

Jenny Agutter

Nurse Alex Price

John Woodvine

Dr. J.S. Hirsch

Don McKillop

Inspector Villiers

Brian Glover

Chess Player

David Schofield

Dart Player

Lila Kaye

Barmaid

Rik Mayall

Second Chess Player

Sean Baker

Second Dart Player

Frank Oz

Mr. Collins

Paul Kember

Sergeant McManus

Themes & keywords

dying and deathlondon, englandintensive carenurseloss of loved onezootransformationaffectationfull moonblack humorlondon undergroundyorkshirerural areawerewolfcreature

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch An American Werewolf in London in Switzerland?+

In Switzerland, An American Werewolf in London is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is An American Werewolf in London on Netflix?+

An American Werewolf in London is not on Netflix in Switzerland right now.

How long is An American Werewolf in London?+

An American Werewolf in London has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in An American Werewolf in London?+

An American Werewolf in London stars David Naughton, Griffin Dunne, Jenny Agutter, John Woodvine and Don McKillop.

When did An American Werewolf in London come out?+

An American Werewolf in London is a 1981 movie directed by John Landis.

What genre is An American Werewolf in London?+

An American Werewolf in London is Comedy, Horror and Fantasy film.

Who directed An American Werewolf in London?+

An American Werewolf in London was directed by John Landis.