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
Audiences and critics agree: skip it.
Audience★ 6.4 from 3,534 ratings on TMDB
LukewarmCriticsFrom published reviews
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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…
- you're watching with family — it's certified R
- you want horror you can watch half-distracted — this one is certified R and means it
- 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
| Runtime | 1h 35m — short |
| Watch with family? | R · Adults only |
| Genre | Horror |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Sean S. Cunningham
Cast

Adrienne King
Alice

Jeannine Taylor
Marcie

Robbi Morgan
Annie

Kevin Bacon
Jack

Betsy Palmer
Mrs. Voorhees

Harry Crosby
Bill
Where to watch in Canada
Paramount+Crave
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Trailer
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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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