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Freddy vs. Jason (2003): cast, story & where to watch

2003 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 2003, Freddy vs. Jason is a horror film directed by Ronny Yu, running about 97 minutes. “Evil will battle evil.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Disfigured serial killer Freddy Krueger, who attacks his victims in their dreams, has lost much of his power since citizens of his town have become less afraid of him. Enlisting the help of fellow violent murderer Jason Voorhees, Freddy orchestrates a new killing spree. However, when the hockey-mask-wearing psychopath won't stop chopping up Freddy's intended victims, the two ghouls start to battle each other.

Who’s in it. Freddy vs. Jason stars Robert Englund as Freddy Krueger, Ken Kirzinger as Jason Voorhees, Monica Keena as Lori Campbell and Lochlyn Munro as Deputy Scott Stubbs, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Freddy vs. Jason has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $116.6M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Freddy vs. Jason page.

If you liked it. Fans of Freddy vs. Jason tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Freddy vs. Jason (2003)?
In US, Freddy vs. Jason is available to 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 Freddy vs. Jason worth watching?
Freddy vs. Jason holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Freddy vs. Jason?
Freddy vs. Jason stars Robert Englund, Ken Kirzinger, Monica Keena, Lochlyn Munro and Jason Ritter.
When was Freddy vs. Jason released?
Freddy vs. Jason was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.