A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors
“If you think you'll get out alive, you must be dreaming.”
Synopsis
A psychiatrist, familiar with the knife-wielding dream demon Freddy Krueger, helps teens at a mental hospital battle the killer who is invading their dreams.
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Top Cast
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Heather Langenkamp
Nancy Thompson
Craig Wasson
Neil Gordon
Patricia Arquette
Kristen Parker
Robert Englund
Freddy Krueger
Ken Sagoes
Kincaid
Rodney Eastman
Joey
Jennifer Rubin
Taryn
Bradley Gregg
Phillip
Ira Heiden
Will
Laurence Fishburne
Max
Penelope Sudrow
Jennifer
John Saxon
Thompson
Priscilla Pointer
Dr. Elizabeth Simms
Clayton Landey
Lorenzo
Brooke Bundy
Elaine Parker
Kristen Clayton
Little Girl
Sally Piper
Nurse #1
Rozlyn Sorrell
Nurse #2
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 27, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 8, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$44.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
10.07x
+$40.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chuck Russell
- Screenplay & Story
- Chuck Russell, Wes Craven, Frank Darabont, Bruce Wagner
- Original Score
- Angelo Badalamenti
- Original Title
- A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $4.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $44.8M
- Production Studios
- New Line Cinema, Smart Egg Pictures, Heron Communications
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chuck Russell
Chuck Russell, Wes Craven, Frank Darabont, Bruce Wagner
Angelo Badalamenti
Roy H. Wagner
Terry Stokes, Chuck Weiss
Robert Shaye, Wes Craven, Stephen Diener
Department Leadership Roster
Chuck Russell
Director
Chuck Russell
Screenplay
Wes Craven
Screenplay
Frank Darabont
Screenplay
Bruce Wagner
Screenplay
Robert Shaye
Producer
Angelo Badalamenti
Original Music Composer
Terry Stokes
Editor
Chuck Weiss
Editor
Roy H. Wagner
Director of Photography
Rick Barker
Stunt Coordinator
Camile Morris
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors about?
A psychiatrist, familiar with the knife-wielding dream demon Freddy Krueger, helps teens at a mental hospital battle the killer who is invading their dreams.
Who directed A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors?
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors was directed by Chuck Russell.
Who stars in A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors?
The principal cast of A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors includes Heather Langenkamp, Craig Wasson, Patricia Arquette, Robert Englund, Ken Sagoes.
When was A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors released and how long is it?
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What was the box office and production budget of A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors?
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors had a reported production budget of $4.5M and grossed $44.8M at the worldwide box office (10.07 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors was composed by Angelo Badalamenti.
Is A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors based on a book or true story?
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Wes Craven".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors?
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).