How long is April Fool's Day?

April Fool's Day is 1 h 29 min long (89 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:29 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is April Fool's Day rated?

April Fool's Day is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream April Fool's Day?

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Where to watch April Fool's Day (1986) tonight

April Fool's Day (1986) runs 1 h 29 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.0 from 405 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 29 min — ends 9:29 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Horror, Mystery
Released: March 27, 1986
TMDB rating: 6.0 / 10 from 405 votes
Director: Fred Walton
Starring: Amy Steel, Ken Olandt, Deborah Foreman, Deborah Goodrich
Language: English

Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Horror and Mystery hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Hoopla (free).

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How long is April Fool's Day?: April Fool's Day is 1 h 29 min long (89 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:29 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is April Fool's Day rated?: April Fool's Day is rated R in the US.
Is April Fool's Day a good movie to watch with a group?: Yes — a crowd movie. Horror and Mystery hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream April Fool's Day?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Hoopla (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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