Prom Night (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1980, Prom Night is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Paul Lynch, running about 92 minutes. “If you're not back by midnight... you won't be coming home!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. At a high school senior prom, a masked killer stalks four teenagers who were responsible for the accidental death of a classmate six years prior.
Who’s in it. Prom Night stars Leslie Nielsen as Mr. Hammond, Jamie Lee Curtis as Kimberly Hammond, Casey Stevens as Nick McBride and Anne-Marie Martin as Wendy Richards, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Prom Night has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $14.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Prom Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of Prom Night tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Prom Night (1980)?
- In US, Prom Night is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Peacock Premium, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Prom Night worth watching?
- Prom Night holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Prom Night?
- Prom Night stars Leslie Nielsen, Jamie Lee Curtis, Casey Stevens, Anne-Marie Martin and Antoinette Bower.
- When was Prom Night released?
- Prom Night was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.