April Fool's Day
“Guess who's going to be the life of the party?”
On April Fool's Day weekend, a group of college friends gather together at a secluded island mansion to celebrate their final year of school, where they soon become prey for an unseen murderer.
Where to watch April Fool's Day in United States
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Where is April Fool's Day streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Super Channel Plus, Super Channel Amazon Channel, fuboTV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Pluto TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| South Korea | wavve | wavve |
About April Fool's Day
April Fool's Day is a 1986 English-language horror and mystery film directed by Fred Walton. The cast is led by Amy Steel, Ken Olandt, Deborah Foreman. It has a runtime of 1h 29m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
April Fool's Day was produced by YCTM, Hometown Films, and Paramount Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on March 27, 1986, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Fred Walton
- Writers
- Danilo Bach
- Release date
- March 27, 1986
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $5 million
- Production
- YCTM, Hometown Films, Paramount Pictures
April Fool's Day cast & crew
April Fool's Day was directed by Fred Walton and written by Danilo Bach.
The cast features Amy Steel as Kit Graham, Ken Olandt as Rob Ferris, Deborah Foreman as Muffy / Buffy St. John, Deborah Goodrich as Nikki Beshears, Clayton Rohner as Chaz Vyshinski, and Thomas F. Wilson as Arch Cummings.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Charles Bernstein, cinematography is by Charles Minsky, and it was produced by Frank Mancuso Jr..
Is April Fool's Day worth watching?
April Fool's Day holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 387 ratings, a solidly received horror films.
At 1h 29m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy horror and mystery, April Fool's Day is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch April Fool's Day
April Fool's Day isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of April Fool's Day
Amy Steel
Kit Graham
Ken Olandt
Rob Ferris
Deborah Foreman
Muffy / Buffy St. John
Deborah Goodrich
Nikki Beshears
Clayton Rohner
Chaz Vyshinski
Thomas F. Wilson
Arch Cummings
Jay Baker
Harvey 'Hal' Edison
Leah Pinsent
Nan Youngblood
Griffin O'Neal
Skip St. John
Tom Heaton
Constable Potter / Uncle Frank
Lloyd Berry
Ferryman
Pat Barlow
Clara
April Fool's Day — FAQs
▸Where can I watch April Fool's Day in United States?
April Fool's Day is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is April Fool's Day in?
April Fool's Day is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is April Fool's Day?
April Fool's Day runs 1 hours 29 minutes (89 minutes).
▸What is April Fool's Day rated?
April Fool's Day is rated R. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 387 ratings.
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