Halloween (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1978, Halloween is a thriller and horror film directed by John Carpenter, running about 91 minutes. “The night he came home!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Fifteen years after murdering his sister on Halloween Night 1963, Michael Myers escapes from a mental hospital and returns to the small town of Haddonfield, Illinois to kill again.
Who’s in it. Halloween stars Donald Pleasence as Dr. Sam Loomis, Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode, Nancy Kyes as Annie Brackett and P.J. Soles as Lynda Van Der Klok, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Halloween has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $70.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel 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 Halloween page.
If you liked it. Fans of Halloween tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Halloween (1978)?
- In US, Halloween is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , 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 Halloween worth watching?
- Halloween holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Halloween?
- Halloween stars Donald Pleasence, Jamie Lee Curtis, Nancy Kyes, P.J. Soles and Charles Cyphers.
- When was Halloween released?
- Halloween was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.