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An American Werewolf in London (1981): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
An American Werewolf in London is a 1981 horror film directed by John Landis, starring Jenny Agutter and David Naughton. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $30.8 million worldwide. It won 1 Oscar, including Makeup, and 3 awards in all. Critics gave it 89% on Rotten Tomatoes and 55 on Metacritic.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- John Landis
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
The story
What Is An American Werewolf in London About?
The premise of An American Werewolf in London without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After a terrifying encounter with a mysterious wolf in the English countryside, two American tourists are forever changed. One man dies from his injuries, while the other begins a horrifying transformation into a werewolf. He must confront the terrifying reality of his condition and the looming threat of the next full moon, all while being hunted by professionals determined to stop the savage beast he's becoming.
An American Werewolf in London Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- werewolf
- nurse
- full moon
- college student
- london underground
- monster as victim
- london england
- guilt
- ghost
- american
- hospital
- sex scene
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- pentagram
- american abroad
- monster
- doctor
- transformation
- death of friend
- yorkshire england
- american tourist
- disbelief
- friendship between men
- love
- nightmare
- rampage
- curse
- female nurse
- contemplating suicide
- dream
- violence
- female bartender
- tragedy
- public nudity
- gore
- city name in title
- premarital sex
- male frontal nudity
- five word title
- hiking
- sex in bed
- town with a dark secret
- american in london
- female frontal nudity
- lust
- attraction
- nude corpse
- jew
- investigation
- telephone booth
- repressed memory
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Cast & crew
An American Werewolf in London Cast
Jenny Agutter leads the cast, with David Naughton. Directed by John Landis.
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Director John Landis
Ratings
An American Werewolf in London Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave An American Werewolf in London 89% on Rotten Tomatoes and 55 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 89% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 85%
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Metacritic 55 Metascore
User score 7.5
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TMDB 74% User score
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Plot
An American Werewolf in London Plot Summary
What happens in An American Werewolf in London from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As night descended upon the eerie Yorkshire moors, two American graduate students, David Kessler and Jack Goodman, left New York City behind, their footsteps barely making a sound against the mist-covered terrain. They found themselves drawn to the warmth of the Slaughtered Lamb pub, a rustic establishment that presented a strange five-pointed star etched on its wall. When Jack questioned the significance of this symbol, the patrons reacted with hostility, prompting the duo to make a hasty exit, their ears ringing with ominous warnings: “Stick to the road, keep clear of the moors, and beware the full moon.”
Full summary
The whole story of An American Werewolf in London, scene by scene
Box office
An American Werewolf in London Box Office
An American Werewolf in London grossed $30.8 million worldwide. $30.6 million came from the US and Canada and $247,520 (1%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$30.8M
- US & Canada
- $30.6M
- International
- $247.5K
US & Canada 99%
Rest of the world 1%
Awards
An American Werewolf in London Awards & Nominations
An American Werewolf in London won 1 Oscar, including Makeup, and 3 awards in all. Its biggest night was the Saturn Awards 1982, with 2 wins from 3 nominations.
3 wins4 nominations2 ceremonies
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Saturn Awards 1982 2 wins · 3 nominations- Won Best Actress
- Won Best Make-up
- Nominated Best Writing
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Oscars 1982 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Makeup – Rick Baker
Videos
An American Werewolf in London Trailers & Videos
11 videos: 4 trailers, 1 teaser, 1 clip, 4 featurettes and 1 behind-the-scenes video.
- Trailer An American Werewolf in London (1981) Trailer
- Trailer An American Werewolf in London (1981) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
- Trailer An American Werewolf in London ≣ 1981 ≣ Trailer
- Teaser An American Werewolf in London (1981) - Trailer 1
Quiz
How Well Do You Know An American Werewolf in London?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Who are the two American graduate students traveling in the moors?
Cars
Cars in An American Werewolf in London
45 cars on screen, including the 1977 MG B GT and the AEC RT.
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1977 MG B GT Important role -
AEC RT Minor role -
1968 Austin FX4 Minor role -
1977 Ford Cortina MkIV Minor role
Details
An American Werewolf in London Also Known As
34 alternative titles, including “Um Lobisomem Americano em Londres” and “狼男アメリカン”.
- Also known as
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- Um Lobisomem Americano em Londres
- 狼男アメリカン
- Un Hombre Lobo Americano En Londres
- Hombre lobo americano
- Американски върколак в Лондон
- El hombre lobo en Londres
- En amerikansk varulv i London
- Varulven i London
- Ihmissusi Lontoossa
- Amerikkalainen ihmissusi Lontoossa
- Le loup-garou de Londres
- Enas lykanthropos sto Londino
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- Enas Amerikanos lykanthropos sto Londino
- Ένας Αμερικανός λυκάνθρωπος στο Λονδίνο
- Egy amerikai farkasember Londonban
- Un lupo mannaro americano a Londra
- Un vârcolac american la Londra
- Američki vukodlak u Londonu
- Американский оборотень в Лондоне
- 美國狼人在倫敦
- Kurt adam Londra'da
- Американський перевертень у Лондоні
- American Werewolf - Fürchte den Mond
- An American Werewolf in London: The Monster Movie
- Ένας Λυκάνθρωπος στο Λονδίνο
- Americký vlkodlak v Londýně
- זאב אמריקאי בלונדון
- Amerykański wilkołak w Londynie
- 美国狼人在伦敦
- 런던의 늑대 인간
- Americký vlkolak v Londýne
- Un vârcolac american în Londra
- Người Sói Mỹ ở London, ამერიკელი მაქცია ლონდონში
- คนหอนคืนโหด
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FAQ
An American Werewolf in London FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of An American Werewolf in London, each answered in a sentence.
How long is An American Werewolf in London?
An American Werewolf in London runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was An American Werewolf in London released?
An American Werewolf in London was released on August 21, 1981.
Who directed An American Werewolf in London?
An American Werewolf in London was directed by John Landis.
More films by John Landis Who is in the cast of An American Werewolf in London?
An American Werewolf in London stars Jenny Agutter and David Naughton.
How much did An American Werewolf in London make at the box office?
An American Werewolf in London grossed $30.8 million worldwide ($30.6 million domestic, $247,520 international).
How is An American Werewolf in London rated?
An American Werewolf in London has 89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic and 74% on TMDB.
What awards did An American Werewolf in London win?
An American Werewolf in London won 3 awards from 4 nominations, including Best Actress at the Saturn Awards 1982.
Does An American Werewolf in London have a post-credit scene?
No. An American Werewolf in London has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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