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Where to watch Deadly Friend (1986) tonight

Deadly Friend (1986) runs 1 h 31 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.1 from 282 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime
1 h 31 min — ends 9:31 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Horror, Science Fiction
Released
October 10, 1986
TMDB rating
6.1 / 10 from 282 votes
Director
Wes Craven
Starring
Matthew Labyorteaux, Kristy Swanson, Michael Sharrett, Anne Twomey
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Horror and Science Fiction 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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How long is Deadly Friend?
Deadly Friend is 1 h 31 min long (91 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:31 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Deadly Friend rated?
Deadly Friend is rated R in the US.
Is Deadly Friend a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Horror and Science Fiction 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 Deadly Friend?
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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