Friday the 13th
Seen it?2009 | 97 min | Horror, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It made about 5 times its budget, but just 26% on Rotten Tomatoes and a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans.
- The mood
- Scary and gory.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
A group of young adults visit a boarded up campsite named Crystal Lake where they soon encounter the mysterious Jason Voorhees and his deadly intentions.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
26% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
5.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$92 million worldwide on a $19 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 336K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Marcus Nispel
- Jared PadaleckiClay Miller
- Danielle PanabakerJenna
- Amanda RighettiWhitney Miller
- Travis Van WinkleTrent
- Aaron YooChewie
- Derek MearsJason Voorhees
- Jonathan SadowskiWade
- Julianna GuillBree
- Ben FeldmanRichie
- Arlen EscarpetaLawrence