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Friday the 13th (1980)

English · Horror · 95 min · R
★ 6.4 Solid 3,534 ratings
Released May 9, 1980
Page updated Oct 23, 2026
FilmyChill score
Skip

Audiences and critics agree: skip it.

Audience★ 6.4 from 3,534 ratings on TMDB
Lukewarm
CriticsFrom published reviews
Negative

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Friday the 13th is streaming in Canada on Paramount+, Crave.

What the audience says

Friday the 13th is a middling English film — fine for a one-time watch but unlikely to stay with you. It holds a 6.4/10 on TMDB from 3,534 ratings, right around average territory. It's a tight 95-minute watch — easy to fit into a busy night. In Canada you can stream it on Paramount+, Crave.

Should you spend 95 minutes on it?

95 minutes of English horror, adults only. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.

Don't watch this if…

Why
At 6.4/10 from 3,534 ratings, audiences are split; the genre fit matters more than the score here.
Skip if
you want to sleep afterwards
Best for
Watching alone or with someone who won't talk through it

Story

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.

Good to know

Runtime1h 35m — short
Watch with family?R · Adults only
GenreHorror
LanguageEnglish
Best screenStream at home

Director

Sean S. Cunningham

Cast

Adrienne King
Adrienne King
Alice
Jeannine Taylor
Jeannine Taylor
Marcie
Robbi Morgan
Robbi Morgan
Annie
Kevin Bacon
Kevin Bacon
Jack
Betsy Palmer
Betsy Palmer
Mrs. Voorhees
Harry Crosby
Harry Crosby
Bill

Where to watch in Canada

Paramount+Crave

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Availability as of Oct 23, 2026 — platforms may change over time.

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Frequently asked

Is Friday the 13th worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Skip — Audiences and critics agree: skip it. It rates 6.4/10 on audience ratings. 95 minutes of English horror, adults only. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.
Where can I watch Friday the 13th?
You can stream Friday the 13th in Canada on Paramount+, Crave.
When is Friday the 13th coming to streaming?
Friday the 13th is already streaming in Canada on Paramount+, Crave.
Is Friday the 13th family friendly?
Friday the 13th is rated R — aimed at adult audiences.
What language is Friday the 13th in?
Friday the 13th is an English film (Horror).
How long is Friday the 13th?
Friday the 13th runs 1h 35m (95 minutes).
Who is in the cast of Friday the 13th?
Friday the 13th stars Adrienne King, Jeannine Taylor, Robbi Morgan and Kevin Bacon, directed by Sean S. Cunningham.
When did Friday the 13th come out?
Friday the 13th was released on May 9, 1980.
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