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Friday the 13th

1980Movie1 h 35 minR

Horror
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic226.3Rotten Tomatoes50%60%

A terrifying, nerve-racking horror movie about pop culture and mystery, with standout score.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you scare easily

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

They were warned...They are doomed...And on Friday the 13th, nothing will save them.

Camp counselors are stalked and murdered by an unknown assailant while trying to reopen a summer camp that was the site of a child's drowning.

Feels like

  • Slasher Icon
  • Camp Crystal Lake Horror
  • Suspenseful Buildup
  • Synth Score Masterpiece
  • Final Girl Trope Origin
  • Visceral Kills
  • Cultural Phenomenon
  • Teenage Doom
  • Atmospheric Dread
  • Retro Horror Aesthetic

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Sean S. Cunningham
Written by
Victor Miller
Produced by
Sean S. Cunningham
Music by
Harry Manfredini

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

May 9, 1980 · 1 h 35 min · R

Released
May 9, 1980
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$550,000
Box office
$40 million
Available in
104 countries

Tropes

Invincible Boogeymen, Not Quite Dead, Character Development +9

  • Invincible Boogeymen
  • Not Quite Dead
  • Character Development
  • Unwitting Pawn
  • Too Dumb to Live
  • Action Girl
  • Bloody Hilarious
  • Joisey
  • Significant Birth Date
  • Every Car Is a Pinto
  • Say My Name
  • Villain-Based Franchise

12 of 161 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Friday the 13th?"

Questions about Friday the 13th

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Friday the 13th?

NetflixParamount+PeacockPhiloAMC+KanopyAMCPeacock Premium+

In the United States, Friday the 13th streams on Netflix, Paramount+, Peacock, Philo, and AMC+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 82 other countries.

Is Friday the 13th worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 22). Audiences rate it higher (62 out of 100) than critics (36).

Is there a sequel to Friday the 13th?

  1. Friday the 13th (1980)
  2. Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981)
  3. Friday the 13th Part III (1982)
  4. Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984)
  5. Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985)
  6. Jason Lives - Friday the 13th Part VI (1986)
  7. Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood (1988)
  8. Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989)
  9. Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993)
  10. Jason X (2001)
  11. Freddy vs. Jason (2003)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 11 in its series, followed by Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981).

Will Friday the 13th scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 10 of 10.

Is Friday the 13th plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and mystery (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does Friday the 13th use?

Invincible BoogeymenNot Quite DeadCharacter DevelopmentUnwitting PawnToo Dumb to LiveAction GirlBloody HilariousJoiseySignificant Birth DateEvery Car Is a PintoSay My NameVillain-Based Franchiseand 149 more

TV Tropes lists 161 tropes for it, including Invincible Boogeymen, Not Quite Dead, and Character Development.