Halloween (1979)
English · Horror / Thriller · 91 min
★ 7.6 Solid 6,373 ratings
▸ Must watch
Released 11 Aug 1979
Page updated 24 Sept 2026
Halloween is streaming in Japan on Cultpix.
The verdict
Halloween landed among the stronger English films of its release window. It holds a 7.6/10 on TMDB from 6,373 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. It's a tight 91-minute watch — easy to fit into a busy night. In Japan you can stream it on Cultpix.
Should you spend 91 minutes on it?
91 minutes of English horror with a thriller streak. With 6,373 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
- Why
- A 7.6/10 that holds up over 6,373 ratings, which puts it at the top of the current list.
- Skip if
- you want to sleep afterwards
- Best for
- A night you still want to end early
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 31m — short |
| Genre | Horror / Thriller |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
John Carpenter
Cast

Donald Pleasence
Loomis

Jamie Lee Curtis
Laurie

Nancy Kyes
Annie

P. J. Soles
Lynda

Charles Cyphers
Brackett

Kyle Richards
Lindsey
Where to watch in Japan
Cultpix
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 24 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is Halloween worth watching?
Must watch. It rates 7.6/10 on audience ratings. 91 minutes of English horror with a thriller streak. With 6,373 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
Where can I watch Halloween?
You can stream Halloween in Japan on Cultpix.
When is Halloween coming to streaming?
Halloween is already streaming in Japan on Cultpix.
What language is Halloween in?
Halloween is an English film (Horror / Thriller).
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