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Where to watch The Evil Dead (1983) tonight

The Evil Dead (1983) runs 1 h 25 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 7.3 from 4,807 TMDB members. In 1979, a group of college students find a Sumerian Book of the Dead in an old wilderness cabin they've rented for a weekend getaway.

Runtime
1 h 25 min — ends 9:25 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
NR (US)
Genres
Horror
Released
January 16, 1983
TMDB rating
7.3 / 10 from 4,807 votes
Director
Sam Raimi
Starring
Bruce Campbell, Ellen Sandweiss, Richard DeManincor, Betsy Baker
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Horror hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

Where to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-04: Xumo Play (free with ads).

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Questions people ask

How long is The Evil Dead?
The Evil Dead is 1 h 25 min long (85 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:25 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Evil Dead rated?
The Evil Dead is rated NR in the US.
Is The Evil Dead a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Horror hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream The Evil Dead?
In the US, as of 2026-11-04: Xumo Play (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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