Graduation Day (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1981, Graduation Day is a horror film directed by Herb Freed, running about 96 minutes. “The class of ‘81 is running out of time!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A masked killer begins murdering students on the school track team after a track runner dies upon completion of a 30 second 200-meter race.
Who’s in it. Graduation Day stars Christopher George as Coach George Michaels, Patch Mackenzie as Anne Ramstead, E. Danny Murphy as Kevin Badger and E.J. Peaker as Blondie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Graduation Day has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Graduation Day page.
If you liked it. Fans of Graduation Day tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Graduation Day (1981)?
- In US, Graduation Day is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Graduation Day worth watching?
- Graduation Day holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Graduation Day?
- Graduation Day stars Christopher George, Patch Mackenzie, E. Danny Murphy, E.J. Peaker and Michael Pataki.
- When was Graduation Day released?
- Graduation Day was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.