Friday the 13th (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2009, Friday the 13th is a horror film directed by Marcus Nispel, running about 97 minutes. “Welcome to Crystal Lake” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of young adults visit a boarded up campsite named Crystal Lake where they soon encounter the mysterious Jason Voorhees and his deadly intentions.
Who’s in it. Friday the 13th stars Jared Padalecki as Clay, Danielle Panabaker as Jenna, Amanda Righetti as Whitney and Travis Van Winkle as Trent, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Friday the 13th has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $91.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Friday the 13th page.
If you liked it. Fans of Friday the 13th tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Friday the 13th (2009)?
- In US, Friday the 13th is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Friday the 13th worth watching?
- Friday the 13th holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Friday the 13th?
- Friday the 13th stars Jared Padalecki, Danielle Panabaker, Amanda Righetti, Travis Van Winkle and Aaron Yoo.
- When was Friday the 13th released?
- Friday the 13th was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.