Friday the 13th

Where to Watch Friday the 13th (1980) (Legally)

They were warned...They are doomed...And on Friday the 13th, nothing will save them.
May 9, 1980 US 95 min R 18+
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3 347 votes
Horror
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

Planning a movie night? This is a spoiler-free snapshot of “ (1980).

It sits in the Horror space and is paced for about 95 minutes.

Top billed names include Adrienne King, Betsy Palmer, Kevin Bacon, Jeannine Taylor.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

lake, new jersey, drowning, summer camp, sadism, villain, woods, revenge, murder, stalking, serial killer, cabin

Official trailer

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Plot

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.

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Main cast

Adrienne King
Adrienne King
as Alice
Betsy Palmer
Betsy Palmer
as Mrs. Voorhees
Kevin Bacon
Kevin Bacon
as Jack
Jeannine Taylor
Jeannine Taylor
as Marcie
Harry Crosby
Harry Crosby
as Bill
Laurie Bartram
Laurie Bartram
as Brenda
Mark Nelson
Mark Nelson
as Ned
Peter Brouwer
Peter Brouwer
as Steve Christy
Robbi Morgan
Robbi Morgan
as Annie
Rex Everhart
Rex Everhart
as Truck Driver