Friday the 13th (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1980, Friday the 13th is a horror film directed by Sean S. Cunningham, running about 95 minutes. “They were warned...They are doomed...And on Friday the 13th, nothing will save them.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Camp counselors are stalked and murdered by an unknown assailant while trying to reopen a summer camp that was the site of a child's drowning.
Who’s in it. Friday the 13th stars Adrienne King as Alice, Harry Crosby as Bill, Laurie Bartram as Brenda and Jeannine Taylor as Marcie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Friday the 13th has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $59.8M 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 JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. 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 (1980)?
- In US, Friday the 13th is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Paramount Plus Premium, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. 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 6.4 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 Adrienne King, Harry Crosby, Laurie Bartram, Jeannine Taylor and Mark Nelson.
- When was Friday the 13th released?
- Friday the 13th was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.