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Friday the 13th (1980)

English · Horror · 95 min
★ 6.4 Solid 3,528 ratings
Released 9 May 1980
Page updated 22 Oct 2026
FilmyChill score
Skip

Audiences and critics agree: skip it.

Audience★ 6.4 from 3,528 ratings on TMDB
Lukewarm
CriticsFrom published reviews
Negative

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Friday the 13th is streaming in New Zealand on Neon TV.

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 3,528 ratings, right around average territory. It's a tight 95-minute watch — easy to fit into a busy night. In New Zealand you can stream it on Neon TV.

Should you spend 95 minutes on it?

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

Why
At 6.4/10 from 3,528 ratings, audiences are split; the genre fit matters more than the score here.
Skip if
you want to sleep afterwards
Best for
A night when you want an early finish

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
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 New Zealand

Neon TV

Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.

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Availability as of 22 Oct 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. 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 New Zealand on Neon TV.
When is Friday the 13th coming to streaming?
Friday the 13th is already streaming in New Zealand on Neon TV.
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 9 May 1980.
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