An American Werewolf in London
“Beware the moon.”
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.
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Finn Wolfhard talks An American Werewolf in LondonOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2026-07-14
Top Cast
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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
Joe Belcher
Truck Driver
Paddy Ryan
First Werewolf
Anne-Marie Davies
Nurse Susan Gallagher
Colin Fernandes
Benjamin
Albert Moses
Hospital Porter
Michele Brisigotti
Rachel Kessler
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 21, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 4, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$32M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.2x
+$22M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Landis
- Screenplay & Story
- John Landis
- Original Score
- Elmer Bernstein
- Original Title
- An American Werewolf in London
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $32M
- Production Studios
- Lyncanthrope Films, Polygram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Landis
John Landis
Elmer Bernstein
Robert Paynter
Malcolm Campbell
George Folsey Jr., Jon Peters, Peter Guber
Department Leadership Roster
John Landis
Director
George Folsey Jr.
Producer
Elmer Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Robert Paynter
Director of Photography
Malcolm Campbell
Editor
Deborah Nadoolman Landis
Costume Design
John Landis
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 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 An American Werewolf in London
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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.
Who stars in An American Werewolf in London?
The principal cast of An American Werewolf in London includes David Naughton, Griffin Dunne, Jenny Agutter, John Woodvine, Don McKillop.
When was An American Werewolf in London released and how long is it?
An American Werewolf in London was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of An American Werewolf in London?
An American Werewolf in London had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $32M at the worldwide box office (3.2 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for An American Werewolf in London?
The original motion picture soundtrack for An American Werewolf in London was composed by Elmer Bernstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for An American Werewolf in London?
An American Werewolf in London holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 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.).