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Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter

1984·Movie
1h 31min·R
IMDb6.0Metacritic336.7Rotten Tomatoes29%52%

Where to watch

Paramount+

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Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter fingerprint

Relentless energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and brutally violent

  • Tension9
  • Violence9
  • Scare8

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Coming of Age4
  • Family Dynamics3

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

Three times before you have felt the terror, known the madness, lived the horror. But this is the one you've been screaming for.

After his revival in a hospital morgue, Jason fixes his vengeful attention on the Jarvis family and a group of hitherto carefree teenagers.
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Crew

Directed by:
Joseph Zito, Paul Moen, Susan Malerstein
Written by:
Victor Miller, Martin Kitrosser, Ron Kurz
Produced by:
Fern Champion, Ron Zimmerman, Frank Mancuso Jr.
Composed by:
Charles Grenzbach, Charles Grenzbach, David Platt

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Where can I stream Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter legally?

Paramount+

Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter 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: The Final Chapter worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46/100 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 29%, and Metacritic 33). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter 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: The Final Chapter?

1 h 31 min

Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter?

Critics31
Audiences60

Not quite. Audiences rate Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter higher (60) than critics (31). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$33 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $33 million worldwide, 12.7 times its budget.

What language is Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter in 86 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter use?

Car CushionDangerous WindowsDecoy ProtagonistWhat Happened to the Mouse?Twin Threesome FantasyThe World's Expert (on Getting Killed)Stopped Numbering SequelsOnce Is Not EnoughMachete MayhemImpaled PalmBig "NO!"Shower of Loveand 54 more

TV Tropes lists 66 storytelling tropes for Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter, including Car Cushion, Dangerous Windows, Decoy Protagonist.