Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1981, Friday the 13th Part 2 is a thriller and horror film directed by Steve Miner, running about 86 minutes. “The body count continues...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Friday the 13th Part 2 stars Amy Steel as Ginny Field, Adrienne King as Alice Hardy, John Furey as Paul Holt and Kirsten Baker as Terry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Friday the 13th Part 2 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $21.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential and 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 Part 2 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Friday the 13th Part 2 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981)?
- In US, Friday the 13th Part 2 is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Paramount Plus Premium, and 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 Part 2 worth watching?
- Friday the 13th Part 2 holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Friday the 13th Part 2?
- Friday the 13th Part 2 stars Amy Steel, Adrienne King, John Furey, Kirsten Baker and Stuart Charno.
- When was Friday the 13th Part 2 released?
- Friday the 13th Part 2 was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.