Is Friday the 13th Part 2 scary?

MyCinema has not rated Friday the 13th Part 2 for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Friday the 13th Part 2 in the US?

Friday the 13th Part 2 streams on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Peacock Premium, and 8 more, is free on YouTube Free, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 3 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Friday the 13th Part 2?

Friday the 13th Part 2 runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

Is Friday the 13th Part 2 suitable for kids?

Friday the 13th Part 2 is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19811h 26mHorror

Friday the 13th Part 2

Name: Friday the 13th Part 2
Genre: Horror
Released: 1981-05-01
Duration: 86 min

The body count continues...

Five years after the horrible bloodbath at Camp Crystal Lake, new counselors roam the area, not sensing the ominous lurking presence that proves that the grisly legend is real.

TMDB audience score

Based on 1,995 votes

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Availability in the US

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United States listings · Refreshed 12 Oct 2026. More horror to watch in the US

MyCinema quick facts

Friday the 13th Part 2 at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Short watch · 1h 26m

At 1h 26m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Horror

TMDB files it under horror.

US availability

11 subscriptions · 1 free · 6 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 11 subscription services: Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Peacock Premium, and 8 more. Free or ad-supported on YouTube Free. Listed to rent from 6 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.2 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 1,995 votes, a positive audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch Friday the 13th Part 2 tonight

It is a short one: 1h 26m, so it fits a late start.
It is included with Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Peacock Premium, and 8 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 1,995 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

How scary is Friday the 13th Part 2?

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Questions about Friday the 13th Part 2

Is Friday the 13th Part 2 scary?: MyCinema has not rated Friday the 13th Part 2 for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Friday the 13th Part 2 in the US?: Friday the 13th Part 2 streams on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Peacock Premium, and 8 more, is free on YouTube Free, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 3 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Friday the 13th Part 2?: Friday the 13th Part 2 runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
Is Friday the 13th Part 2 suitable for kids?: Friday the 13th Part 2 is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.