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Friday the 13th Part 2

1981·Movie
1h 26min·R
IMDb6.1Metacritic266.5Rotten Tomatoes29%49%

Where to watch

Paramount+HooplaFawesome

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Friday the 13th Part 2 fingerprint

High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

  • Tension9
  • Scare8
  • Violence8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Coming of Age4
  • Romance2

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Physical Comedy1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Wit & Wordplay0

World

Kept in the background

  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6
  • Acting5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Sound Centrality7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchPure Escapism

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You want something to laugh atGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

The body count continues...

Five years after the horrible bloodbath at Camp Crystal Lake, new counselors roam the area, not sensing the ominous lurking presence that proves that the grisly legend is real.
Slasher HorrorTeen Body CountSuspenseful ChaseBackwoods TerrorIconic VillainPractical Gore EffectsCampy HorrorClassic Franchise EntryRelentless Pursuit

Crew

Directed by:
Steve Miner, Martin Kitrosser, Charles Layton
Written by:
Victor Miller, Ron Kurz
Produced by:
Steve Miner, Frank Mancuso Jr., Dennis Stuart Murphy
Composed by:
Harry Manfredini, David Platt, Richard Murphy

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Questions about Friday the 13th Part 2

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Friday the 13th Part 2 legally?

Paramount+HooplaFawesome

Friday the 13th Part 2 is included with a subscription to Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Friday the 13th Part 2 worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 29%, and Metacritic 26). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Friday the 13th Part 2 rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Friday the 13th Part 2?

1 h 26 min

Friday the 13th Part 2 runs 1 h 26 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Friday the 13th Part 2?

Critics28
Audiences58

Not quite. Audiences rate Friday the 13th Part 2 higher (58) than critics (28). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Friday the 13th Part 2 a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$22 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $1 million to make and earned $22 million worldwide, 17.4 times its budget.

What language is Friday the 13th Part 2 in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Friday the 13th Part 2?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Friday the 13th Part 2 in 74 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Friday the 13th Part 2 use?

Precision F-StrikeGroin AttackChekhov's GunRevengeMr. FanserviceKilled OffscreenIconic OutfitDramatic IronySex Signals DeathMummies at the Dinner TableNovelizationTake Our Word for Itand 64 more

TV Tropes lists 76 storytelling tropes for Friday the 13th Part 2, including Precision F-Strike, Groin Attack, Chekhov's Gun.