Final Exam (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1981, Final Exam is a horror film directed by Jimmy Huston, running about 90 minutes. “Some may pass the test… God help the rest.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a small college in North Carolina, only a select few students are left to take mid terms. But, when a killer strikes, it could be everyone's final exam.
Who’s in it. Final Exam stars Cecile Bagdadi as Courtney, Joel S. Rice as Radish, Ralph Brown as Wildman and DeAnna Robbins as Lisa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Final Exam has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Final Exam page.
If you liked it. Fans of Final Exam tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Final Exam (1981)?
- In US, Final Exam is available to stream on Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Final Exam worth watching?
- Final Exam holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Final Exam?
- Final Exam stars Cecile Bagdadi, Joel S. Rice, Ralph Brown, DeAnna Robbins and Sherry Willis-Burch.
- When was Final Exam released?
- Final Exam was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.