Halloween (1978)
Halloween is streaming in the US on fuboTV, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel.
The verdict
Halloween landed among the stronger English films of its release window. It holds a 7.6/10 on TMDB from 6,378 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. It's a tight 91-minute watch — easy to fit into a busy night. In the US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel.
Should you spend 91 minutes on it?
91 minutes of English horror with a thriller streak, adults only. With 6,378 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
Don't watch this if…
- kids are in the room. This one is rated R
- you're after a gentle scare. It's rated R
- Why
- A 7.6/10 that holds up over 6,378 ratings, which puts it at the top of the current list.
- Skip if
- you want to sleep afterwards
- Best for
- Watching alone or with someone who won't talk through it
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 |
| Watch with family? | R · Adults only |
| Genre | Horror / Thriller |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
John Carpenter
Cast
Where to watch in the US
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Sep 27, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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