Deadly Friend
“There's no one alive who'll play with the girl next door.”
When tragedy strikes his remarkable robot and the beautiful girl next door, lonely teenage genius Paul tries to save them by pushing technology beyond its known limits into a terrifying new realm.
Where to watch Deadly Friend in United States
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Where is Deadly Friend streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About Deadly Friend
Deadly Friend is a 1986 English-language horror and science fiction film directed by Wes Craven. The cast is led by Matthew Labyorteaux, Kristy Swanson, Michael Sharrett. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla, Tubi TV.
Deadly Friend was produced by Pan Arts, Layton, and Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on October 10, 1986, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $9 million worldwide.
- Director
- Wes Craven
- Writers
- Bruce Joel Rubin
- Release date
- October 10, 1986
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $9 million
- Production
- Pan Arts, Layton, Warner Bros. Pictures
Deadly Friend cast & crew
Deadly Friend was directed by Wes Craven and written by Bruce Joel Rubin.
The cast features Matthew Labyorteaux as Paul, Kristy Swanson as Samantha, Michael Sharrett as Tom, Anne Twomey as Jeannie, Anne Ramsey as Elvira, and Richard Marcus as Harry.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Charles Bernstein, cinematography is by Philip H. Lathrop, and it was produced by Robert M. Sherman and Patrick Kelley.
Is Deadly Friend worth watching?
Deadly Friend holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 266 ratings, a solidly received horror films.
At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy horror and science fiction, Deadly Friend is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Deadly Friend
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Cast of Deadly Friend
Matthew Labyorteaux
Paul
Kristy Swanson
Samantha
Michael Sharrett
Tom
Anne Twomey
Jeannie
Anne Ramsey
Elvira
Richard Marcus
Harry
Russ Marin
Dr. Johanson
Lee Paul
Sgt. Volchek
Andrew Roperto
Carl
Charles Fleischer
BB (voice)
Robin Nuyen
Thief
Frank Cavestani
Angry resident
Deadly Friend — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Deadly Friend in United States?
Deadly Friend is streaming on Hoopla, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is Deadly Friend on Hoopla?
Yes — Deadly Friend is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is Deadly Friend in?
Deadly Friend is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Deadly Friend?
Deadly Friend runs 1 hours 31 minutes (91 minutes).
▸What is Deadly Friend rated?
Deadly Friend is rated R. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 266 ratings.
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