Friday the 13th Part III (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1982, Friday the 13th Part III is a thriller and horror film directed by Steve Miner, running about 95 minutes. “A new dimension in terror... there's nowhere to hide. We dare you to try.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An idyllic summer turns into a nightmare of unspeakable terror for yet another group of naive counselors. Ignoring Camp Crystal Lake's bloody legacy, one by one they fall victim to the maniacal Jason, who stalks them at every turn...
Who’s in it. Friday the 13th Part III stars Dana Kimmell as Chris Higgins, Paul Kratka as Rick, Richard Brooker as Jason and Tracie Savage as Debbie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Friday the 13th Part III has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $36.7M 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 III page.
If you liked it. Fans of Friday the 13th Part III tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Friday the 13th Part III (1982)?
- In US, Friday the 13th Part III 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 III worth watching?
- Friday the 13th Part III holds an audience score of 5.9 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 III?
- Friday the 13th Part III stars Dana Kimmell, Paul Kratka, Richard Brooker, Tracie Savage and Larry Zerner.
- When was Friday the 13th Part III released?
- Friday the 13th Part III was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.