Movie

A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child

“Freddy delivers.”

★ 5.4(1,452)19891h 29m

A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store and Amazon Video in Ireland. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 25 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Stephen Hopkins
Release date: 1989-08-11
Runtime: 1h 29m
Language: English
Box office: $22,168,359
Budget: $8,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: New Line Cinema
Part of: A Nightmare on Elm Street Collection

A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child — trailer

About A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child

A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child is a 1989 movie in the Horror and Thriller genres, directed by Stephen Hopkins, starring Lisa Wilcox, Robert Englund and Erika Anderson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.4/10 from 1,452 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The pregnant Alice finds Freddy Krueger striking through the sleeping mind of her unborn child, hoping to be reborn into the real world.

Cast

Lisa Wilcox

Alice Johnson

Robert Englund

Freddy Krueger

Erika Anderson

Greta Gibson

Valorie Armstrong

Mrs. Jordan

Michael Ashton

Gurney Orderly

Kelly Jo Minter

Yvonne

Danny Hassel

Dan Jordan

Nicholas Mele

Dennis Johnson

Joe Seely

Mark Gray

Burr DeBenning

Mr. Jordan

Clarence Felder

Mr. Gray

Beatrice Boepple

Amanda Krueger

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child in Ireland?+

In Ireland, A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child on Netflix?+

A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child?+

A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

Who stars in A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child?+

A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child stars Lisa Wilcox, Robert Englund, Erika Anderson, Valorie Armstrong and Michael Ashton.

When did A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child come out?+

A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child is a 1989 movie directed by Stephen Hopkins.

What genre is A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child?+

A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child is Horror and Thriller film.

Who directed A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child?+

A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child was directed by Stephen Hopkins.