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Friday the 13th Part III

1982·Movie
1h 35min·R
IMDb5.6Metacritic306.4Rotten Tomatoes16%42%

Where to watch

Paramount+

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Friday the 13th Part III fingerprint

High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Scare8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia4
  • Coming of Age4
  • Catharsis3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

Kept in the background

  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6
  • Acting5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchSolo WatchTeensPure Escapism

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About

A new dimension in terror…

An idyllic summer turns into a nightmare of unspeakable terror for yet another group of naïve friends. Ignoring Camp Crystal Lake's bloody legacy, one by one they fall victim to the maniacal Jason, who stalks them at every turn...
Slasher HorrorIconic VillainGory & VisceralTeen HorrorSuspenseful80s ClassicJump ScaresSurvival ThrillerCampy Fun

Crew

Directed by:
Steve Miner, Richard Davis, Terence McCorry
Written by:
Victor Miller, Victor Miller, Martin Kitrosser
Produced by:
Peter Schindler, Frank Mancuso Jr., Frank Mancuso Jr.
Composed by:
Harry Manfredini, Harry Manfredini, Bill Nelson

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Friday the 13th Part III

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

Paramount+

Friday the 13th Part III is included with a subscription to Paramount+ in the United States. 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 III worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39/100 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 16%, and Metacritic 30). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Friday the 13th Part III rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual contentDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Friday the 13th Part III?

1 h 35 min

Friday the 13th Part III runs 1 h 35 min.

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

Critics23
Audiences54

Not quite. Audiences rate Friday the 13th Part III higher (54) than critics (23). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

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

Budget$2 million
Box office$37 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $37 million worldwide, 16.0 times its budget.

What language is Friday the 13th Part III in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

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

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Friday the 13th Part III in 85 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Friday the 13th Part III use?

Gas SiphoningUnexplained RecoveryThe ChaseThe Cavalry Arrives LateOnce Is Not EnoughEat the EvidenceAsshole VictimLocked Out of the Loop"You!" ExclamationRain of BloodEarly-Installment WeirdnessPeek-a-Boo Corpseand 76 more

TV Tropes lists 88 storytelling tropes for Friday the 13th Part III, including Gas Siphoning, Unexplained Recovery, The Chase.