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Happy Death Day

2017Movie1 h 37 minPG-13

ComedyHorror
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd3.0/5Metacritic586.8Rotten Tomatoes71%67%

A tense, fast-paced comedy movie about mystery and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

Get up. Live your day. Get killed. Again.

Caught in a bizarre and terrifying time warp, college student Tree finds herself repeatedly reliving the day of her murder, ultimately realizing that she must identify the killer and the reason for her death before her chances of survival run out.

Feels like

  • Slasher Time Loop
  • Horror Comedy Hybrid
  • Mystery Whodunit
  • Campus Setting
  • Fast-Paced Thriller
  • Redemption Arc
  • Meta-Horror Homage
  • Teen Angst
  • Satisfying Conclusion

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Christopher Landon
Written by
Christopher Landon, Scott Lobdell
Produced by
Jason Blum
Music by
Bear McCreary

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Facts

October 12, 2017 · 1 h 37 min · PG-13

Released
October 12, 2017
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy, Horror, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$125 million
Available in
104 countries

Tropes

For Doom the Bell Tolls, Precision F-Strike, Say My Name +9

  • For Doom the Bell Tolls
  • Precision F-Strike
  • Say My Name
  • Foreshadowing
  • A Million Is a Statistic
  • Not With the Safety On, You Won't
  • Undressing the Unconscious
  • The Un-Reveal
  • Gory Discretion Shot
  • Groin Attack
  • Implacable Man
  • The Reveal

12 of 188 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Happy Death Day?"

Questions about Happy Death Day

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Happy Death Day?

HBO MaxCinemax

In the United States, Happy Death Day streams on HBO Max and Cinemax. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 60 other countries.

Is Happy Death Day worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.6, Letterboxd 3.0 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 58).

Is Happy Death Day okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Happy Death Day make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly dark humor (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Will Happy Death Day scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Was Happy Death Day a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$125 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $5 million to make and earned $125 million worldwide, 26.1 times its budget.